Jonny Octane
@jonnyoctane.bsky.social
Playstation 1-5, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, C64, Master System, Super Nintendo etc.
Siouxsie and the Banshees, Sisters of Mercy, Anti-Nowhere League, System of a Down. Punk/Post-Punk/Metal.
Siouxsie and the Banshees, Sisters of Mercy, Anti-Nowhere League, System of a Down. Punk/Post-Punk/Metal.
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Meanwhile on Lemon64 the Perifrantic stans slagging off the Italians chances in their trademark challenge are totally legit
November 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Meanwhile on Lemon64 the Perifrantic stans slagging off the Italians chances in their trademark challenge are totally legit
I used to sometimes bear witness to the atrocity that was Highway, but only because the TV was already on ITV before it came on.
If only Chinnyvision were in existence back then. Thankfully, it is now. I don't think Highway is, but my knowledge of current ITV is nonexistent.
If only Chinnyvision were in existence back then. Thankfully, it is now. I don't think Highway is, but my knowledge of current ITV is nonexistent.
Sunday night, it's Highway on ITV and Songs Of Praise on BBC. So why not watch this instead? youtu.be/6K5xbKBtpvw
ChinnyVision - Ep 569 - An Hour Of Amstrad CPC Game Reviews
YouTube video by ChinnyVision - The Retro Game Review Channel
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I used to sometimes bear witness to the atrocity that was Highway, but only because the TV was already on ITV before it came on.
If only Chinnyvision were in existence back then. Thankfully, it is now. I don't think Highway is, but my knowledge of current ITV is nonexistent.
If only Chinnyvision were in existence back then. Thankfully, it is now. I don't think Highway is, but my knowledge of current ITV is nonexistent.
I've adored Pac-Mania ever since playing the arcade machine at Birmingham International. The Master System version entertained me for more hours than I care to count.
Sinclair User (Dec 1988) - Pac-Mania and Artura reviews
READ: https://archive.org/stream/sinclair-user-magazine-081/SinclairUser_081_Dec_1988#page/n72/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
READ: https://archive.org/stream/sinclair-user-magazine-081/SinclairUser_081_Dec_1988#page/n72/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
November 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I've adored Pac-Mania ever since playing the arcade machine at Birmingham International. The Master System version entertained me for more hours than I care to count.
I never thought I'd find a clean version of the Bullseye winning end theme without Jim talking over it, but fate has finally smiled upon me. I'm not sure I'll ever lose the urge to play this when something even mildly pleases me. Also has losing theme as an added bonus. m.youtube.com/watch?v=03Xw...
Bullseye - All Series 5 Templates (1985)
YouTube video by Ollie Redshaw is ready for Bonfire Night 2025
m.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
I never thought I'd find a clean version of the Bullseye winning end theme without Jim talking over it, but fate has finally smiled upon me. I'm not sure I'll ever lose the urge to play this when something even mildly pleases me. Also has losing theme as an added bonus. m.youtube.com/watch?v=03Xw...
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I didn’t even know “John Lewis Xmas Ad” was a thing for anyone at all until Twitter And I still would have no idea were it not for Twitter. Or here, as its now nearest equivalent.
if you’d told me actual real people made an event in their lives out of an advert before then, I’d have been like nah.
if you’d told me actual real people made an event in their lives out of an advert before then, I’d have been like nah.
November 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM
I didn’t even know “John Lewis Xmas Ad” was a thing for anyone at all until Twitter And I still would have no idea were it not for Twitter. Or here, as its now nearest equivalent.
if you’d told me actual real people made an event in their lives out of an advert before then, I’d have been like nah.
if you’d told me actual real people made an event in their lives out of an advert before then, I’d have been like nah.
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I really don't push it enough but if you want to avoid YouTube and/or adverts then my videos are available on MakerTube the same day as I release on YouTube makertube.net/c/reenthused...
re:enthused
Videos about RetroGaming and RetroComputing. Covering rare and obscure machines. We also create open-source/hardware solutions to keep machines running as part of our #keepITalive initiative.
makertube.net
November 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I really don't push it enough but if you want to avoid YouTube and/or adverts then my videos are available on MakerTube the same day as I release on YouTube makertube.net/c/reenthused...
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Worse than CEX pick ups videos is selling stuff in "amazing condition"
That SNES looks like it has been dragged through Donald Trump's hair.. what's left of it.
That SNES looks like it has been dragged through Donald Trump's hair.. what's left of it.
November 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Worse than CEX pick ups videos is selling stuff in "amazing condition"
That SNES looks like it has been dragged through Donald Trump's hair.. what's left of it.
That SNES looks like it has been dragged through Donald Trump's hair.. what's left of it.
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In fact, do this for every video you watch from small creators like myself.
Youtube is flooded with low effort, A.I. generated slop, and it is crowding out material made with love & passion. So every little thing you can do to help by engaging with a video is always appreciated by every channel.
Youtube is flooded with low effort, A.I. generated slop, and it is crowding out material made with love & passion. So every little thing you can do to help by engaging with a video is always appreciated by every channel.
November 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
In fact, do this for every video you watch from small creators like myself.
Youtube is flooded with low effort, A.I. generated slop, and it is crowding out material made with love & passion. So every little thing you can do to help by engaging with a video is always appreciated by every channel.
Youtube is flooded with low effort, A.I. generated slop, and it is crowding out material made with love & passion. So every little thing you can do to help by engaging with a video is always appreciated by every channel.
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And please don't forget folks, when you go watch mu latest video, do leave a "like" and/or a comment.
1: They make me feel good, and we could all do with a bit of that these days.
2: Every piece of engagement helps with the video in the mysterious "algorithm" on YouTube.
1: They make me feel good, and we could all do with a bit of that these days.
2: Every piece of engagement helps with the video in the mysterious "algorithm" on YouTube.
November 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM
And please don't forget folks, when you go watch mu latest video, do leave a "like" and/or a comment.
1: They make me feel good, and we could all do with a bit of that these days.
2: Every piece of engagement helps with the video in the mysterious "algorithm" on YouTube.
1: They make me feel good, and we could all do with a bit of that these days.
2: Every piece of engagement helps with the video in the mysterious "algorithm" on YouTube.
The most egregious example for me is Mondelez and their obsession with bastard oreos.
Can we stop mixing one thing with another thing to make a thing that nobody wants WE USED TO BE A PROPER COUNTRY
November 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The most egregious example for me is Mondelez and their obsession with bastard oreos.
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There are so many great games out there. It’s really not that hard to avoid the ones that use genAI
November 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
There are so many great games out there. It’s really not that hard to avoid the ones that use genAI
This is exactly how I remember it looking when I used to avoid it.
I'm guessing that failing to get that lucrative generic independent chicken shop contract didn't help. Pepsi's UK distributor seems to have tied that up nicely.
I'm guessing that failing to get that lucrative generic independent chicken shop contract didn't help. Pepsi's UK distributor seems to have tied that up nicely.
AI says Panda Cola was discontinued due to health concerns due to high sugar content.
I suggest it was discontinued because it was shit and Coca Cola and Pepsi became more affordable.
I suggest it was discontinued because it was shit and Coca Cola and Pepsi became more affordable.
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
This is exactly how I remember it looking when I used to avoid it.
I'm guessing that failing to get that lucrative generic independent chicken shop contract didn't help. Pepsi's UK distributor seems to have tied that up nicely.
I'm guessing that failing to get that lucrative generic independent chicken shop contract didn't help. Pepsi's UK distributor seems to have tied that up nicely.
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Today we're releasing a cancelled #SNES development of Titus the Fox. At very early stages, with an animating fox sprite and a test map that you can move around. There's also a split screen mode. Likely a new Titus game, rather than a conversion.
www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/07/titu...
www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/07/titu...
July 23, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Today we're releasing a cancelled #SNES development of Titus the Fox. At very early stages, with an animating fox sprite and a test map that you can move around. There's also a split screen mode. Likely a new Titus game, rather than a conversion.
www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/07/titu...
www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/07/titu...
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The development studio for 'X2: Wolverine’s Revenge' - Bruntwood Hall, Cheadle, Manchester (2002). This is where we developed the game - on the top floor, formerly the servant's quarters. I'm at the back popping up my head to see what's going on. That arched window is where we are located - top left
November 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The development studio for 'X2: Wolverine’s Revenge' - Bruntwood Hall, Cheadle, Manchester (2002). This is where we developed the game - on the top floor, formerly the servant's quarters. I'm at the back popping up my head to see what's going on. That arched window is where we are located - top left
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Bluesky moderation's Public Enemy No. 1
November 7, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Bluesky moderation's Public Enemy No. 1
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"hey guys it's generic80sgamer here... Do you remember sonic the hedge..h....og"
a close up of a white cat with its tongue out .
ALT: a close up of a white cat with its tongue out .
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November 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"hey guys it's generic80sgamer here... Do you remember sonic the hedge..h....og"
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More sales data. Sega vs Nintendo for 1990.
November 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM
More sales data. Sega vs Nintendo for 1990.
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Y'all, I know two hours is a big time commitment, but this panel I arranged and hosted last month is one of the most important things I've ever done for video game history. The launch of the NES is a crazier story than most people realize, and my guests were extremely generous with their memories.
Hear about the NES US launch 40 years ago from the people that made it happen: Gail Tilden, Bruce Lowry and Lance Barr with @frankcifaldi.bsky.social from the @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social moderating! Panel recording at youtu.be/f2WDfsiLiRA
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #VGHF
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #VGHF
We Launched the NES 40 Years Ago Today - Gail Tilden, Lance Barr, Bruce Lowry - PRGE 2025 Portland
YouTube video by Portland Retro Gaming Expo
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Y'all, I know two hours is a big time commitment, but this panel I arranged and hosted last month is one of the most important things I've ever done for video game history. The launch of the NES is a crazier story than most people realize, and my guests were extremely generous with their memories.
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Guy Fawkes signature before and after spending a seven figure sum on some Commodore IPs
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Guy Fawkes signature before and after spending a seven figure sum on some Commodore IPs
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Hmmm, the latest grifter seems to have vanished again, unless I'm missing something....
November 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Hmmm, the latest grifter seems to have vanished again, unless I'm missing something....
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Over on Lemon 64, the legal experts* are offering up expert advice.
Meanwhile it's been suggested to me that it would be the entire EU *and* the UK as long as the Italians have renewed their UK mark in time as the EU stuff rolled over.
* C64 spods with only 2 braincells.
Meanwhile it's been suggested to me that it would be the entire EU *and* the UK as long as the Italians have renewed their UK mark in time as the EU stuff rolled over.
* C64 spods with only 2 braincells.
November 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Over on Lemon 64, the legal experts* are offering up expert advice.
Meanwhile it's been suggested to me that it would be the entire EU *and* the UK as long as the Italians have renewed their UK mark in time as the EU stuff rolled over.
* C64 spods with only 2 braincells.
Meanwhile it's been suggested to me that it would be the entire EU *and* the UK as long as the Italians have renewed their UK mark in time as the EU stuff rolled over.
* C64 spods with only 2 braincells.
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And now we cross live to Zombie Commodore. youtu.be/JTIce-l46WU?...
This Is Why You NEVER Throw Batteries in the Trash! Garbage Truck Fire
YouTube video by Go Garbage
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 12:19 PM
And now we cross live to Zombie Commodore. youtu.be/JTIce-l46WU?...
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This whole Commodore debacle is like two Brotherhood of Man tribute acts fighting over the ABBA name.
November 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This whole Commodore debacle is like two Brotherhood of Man tribute acts fighting over the ABBA name.
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Kinect is 15 years old! What an absolute bunch of codswallop it was. And extra bonus - it gave rise to one of the craziest peripherals of all time, which was basically an accident waiting to happen. 🤣
November 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Kinect is 15 years old! What an absolute bunch of codswallop it was. And extra bonus - it gave rise to one of the craziest peripherals of all time, which was basically an accident waiting to happen. 🤣
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Be careful of Vinted scams. Got hit with one today, so I've detailed it here
November 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Be careful of Vinted scams. Got hit with one today, so I've detailed it here