Phokal
@phokal.bsky.social
Likes Games (Video/Board/Card) and Nachos.
ICQ -> Now. Weary, Old, He/Him.
Fan of stuff like Waypoint/RemapRadio, Giant Bomb, and chatting about video games.
ICQ -> Now. Weary, Old, He/Him.
Fan of stuff like Waypoint/RemapRadio, Giant Bomb, and chatting about video games.
Pinned
Luke struggling with the dark side
Touchdown Tom dressing like this with one glove makes him look like a hitman
December 29, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Luke struggling with the dark side
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December 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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I spent the bulk of Christmas Day teaching 14 year old who wants off the algo how to use their brand new CD player. I have never in my life felt more like the holder of sacred arcane knowledge.
Buttons are back. Knobs are back. Dumb devices are back. Own-it-forever software is back. Print is back. Personal websites and chronological feeds are back. Touching grass is back. People keep saying 2015, but it’s not far enough. The entire 2010s were a mistake. We must retvrn to… 2009.
Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its senses.
December 28, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I spent the bulk of Christmas Day teaching 14 year old who wants off the algo how to use their brand new CD player. I have never in my life felt more like the holder of sacred arcane knowledge.
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They gave Balatro an 18+ only rating because it had poker cards in it.
Disney Solitaire has literal actual real money gambling with dark pattern lootbox microtransactions and is for ages 3 and above.
Disney Solitaire has literal actual real money gambling with dark pattern lootbox microtransactions and is for ages 3 and above.
Just had to check
December 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
They gave Balatro an 18+ only rating because it had poker cards in it.
Disney Solitaire has literal actual real money gambling with dark pattern lootbox microtransactions and is for ages 3 and above.
Disney Solitaire has literal actual real money gambling with dark pattern lootbox microtransactions and is for ages 3 and above.
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These are my nominations for the single fucks given to Lord of the Rings.
![A still from Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. Gandalf watching Sauron's fort crumble, tears in his eyes. Closed Captioning has been added, saying "[Sauron] ...UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:jye22xkea3jqsabskhfec347/bafkreia3dbrtwy25hfvxryiz5djur2umkwy45pbparhkh257cl6rlr7grq@jpeg)
December 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
These are my nominations for the single fucks given to Lord of the Rings.
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another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
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Me logging into this website so that I can “get a sense of what’s going on in the world”
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Me logging into this website so that I can “get a sense of what’s going on in the world”
Four games that defined my 2025 🎮
December 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Four games that defined my 2025 🎮
You've just opened up a STAR WARS () themed restaurant.
What are you calling it?
The Sarlacc Pit (Buffet)
Moist Eisley Bakery
Han Solo Cup
They Fly Now (wings)
The Bad Batch Bakery
Or just:
*Genndy Tartakovsky’s*
What are you calling it?
The Sarlacc Pit (Buffet)
Moist Eisley Bakery
Han Solo Cup
They Fly Now (wings)
The Bad Batch Bakery
Or just:
*Genndy Tartakovsky’s*
You've just opened up a STAR WARS () themed restaurant.
What are you calling it?
Mon Calamari Seafood House
What are you calling it?
Mon Calamari Seafood House
You’ve just opened up a STAR WARS (😃) themed restaurant.
What are you calling it?
Emperor Pal-Poutine
What are you calling it?
Emperor Pal-Poutine
December 27, 2025 at 1:54 AM
You've just opened up a STAR WARS () themed restaurant.
What are you calling it?
The Sarlacc Pit (Buffet)
Moist Eisley Bakery
Han Solo Cup
They Fly Now (wings)
The Bad Batch Bakery
Or just:
*Genndy Tartakovsky’s*
What are you calling it?
The Sarlacc Pit (Buffet)
Moist Eisley Bakery
Han Solo Cup
They Fly Now (wings)
The Bad Batch Bakery
Or just:
*Genndy Tartakovsky’s*
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I’ve had the marvel ultimate alliance 360 iron man avatar since before the mcu, and I’ll have it after, too.
Yes, he was my ‘main’ in X-men legends 2, too.
Yes, he was my ‘main’ in X-men legends 2, too.
December 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I’ve had the marvel ultimate alliance 360 iron man avatar since before the mcu, and I’ll have it after, too.
Yes, he was my ‘main’ in X-men legends 2, too.
Yes, he was my ‘main’ in X-men legends 2, too.
Now *that’s* a sales pitch
On top of being a man of the people, Trainwiz is also working on a spiritual successor to classic space shooty action-RPG Freelancer, but with a much weirder setting. Consider picking it up - it's cool and on sale.
store.steampowered.com/app/1111930/...
In early access but close-ish to v1.0 now.
store.steampowered.com/app/1111930/...
In early access but close-ish to v1.0 now.
www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mo...
I made a mod that replaces cliffracers with Thomas the Tank Engine. I am incapable of learning lessons whenever it involves corporations, because I fundamentally do not view toy company CEOs or media CEOs as people.
#morrowind #thomasthetankengine
I made a mod that replaces cliffracers with Thomas the Tank Engine. I am incapable of learning lessons whenever it involves corporations, because I fundamentally do not view toy company CEOs or media CEOs as people.
#morrowind #thomasthetankengine
December 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Now *that’s* a sales pitch
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this is the second most upsetting video I've seen today
December 23, 2025 at 5:19 AM
this is the second most upsetting video I've seen today
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Numerous Teams Express Interest In Aaron Rodgers Playing Elsewhere https://theonion.com/numerous-teams-express-interest-in-aaron-rodgers-playing-elsewhere/
December 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Numerous Teams Express Interest In Aaron Rodgers Playing Elsewhere https://theonion.com/numerous-teams-express-interest-in-aaron-rodgers-playing-elsewhere/
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If you pay attention to any large industry long enough and follow it to its logical conclusion you eventually end up sounding like a communist even if you started off testing CPU case fans. youtu.be/cUrJVdF2me0?...
December 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
If you pay attention to any large industry long enough and follow it to its logical conclusion you eventually end up sounding like a communist even if you started off testing CPU case fans. youtu.be/cUrJVdF2me0?...
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In the absolute best case for genAI, it’s going to be so expensive to use. Right now is the *dirt* cheapest it will ever be!
I can’t be comfortable becoming reliant on something so massively subsidized. Beyond all the other arguments.
I can’t be comfortable becoming reliant on something so massively subsidized. Beyond all the other arguments.
December 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
In the absolute best case for genAI, it’s going to be so expensive to use. Right now is the *dirt* cheapest it will ever be!
I can’t be comfortable becoming reliant on something so massively subsidized. Beyond all the other arguments.
I can’t be comfortable becoming reliant on something so massively subsidized. Beyond all the other arguments.
December 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Also:
A) I don’t reply with “what is this cool game screenshot from? I don’t recognize it.”
B) I skip replying and never know, because I don’t want to bother people.
A) I don’t reply with “what is this cool game screenshot from? I don’t recognize it.”
B) I skip replying and never know, because I don’t want to bother people.
Alt text is incredibly useful for sighted folks too.
* It helps me understand the reference if I don't recognize the image you're posting
* It makes the image searchable
* It gives you many more characters in which to express your rapier wit
Use alt text!
* It helps me understand the reference if I don't recognize the image you're posting
* It makes the image searchable
* It gives you many more characters in which to express your rapier wit
Use alt text!
Dammit people, add alt text to your images! So many times I see awesome art or cool comics, but can't repost it, because it's not accessible.
December 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Also:
A) I don’t reply with “what is this cool game screenshot from? I don’t recognize it.”
B) I skip replying and never know, because I don’t want to bother people.
A) I don’t reply with “what is this cool game screenshot from? I don’t recognize it.”
B) I skip replying and never know, because I don’t want to bother people.
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The Salina Daily Union
Salina Kansas
December 20,1917
Salina Kansas
December 20,1917
December 21, 2025 at 3:50 AM
The Salina Daily Union
Salina Kansas
December 20,1917
Salina Kansas
December 20,1917
This is the most likely outcome, sadly. There’s always a chance for a “Rocky” style modern reboot/sequel. But it’s a long shot.
Mass Effect is not coming back in any meaningful sense and we just need to accept it
This is My Favorite Stage of Grief on the Citadel - VGBees
Last week’s announcement that Dragon Age: The Veilguard and EA Sports FC 25 both underperformed on the sales side was confusing for many to swallow....
vgbees.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:35 PM
This is the most likely outcome, sadly. There’s always a chance for a “Rocky” style modern reboot/sequel. But it’s a long shot.
“Oh? That thing needs a specific type of battery? One moment.”
this is the greatest feeling, when the cord box proves its utility to a family member
December 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
“Oh? That thing needs a specific type of battery? One moment.”
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Patch 1.2.1 for Alliance Peacefighter is live now! The feature we're most excited about is the new third-person mode. We know a lot of space sim fans prefer the exterior view and we're happy to finally be able to offer it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG0D...
store.steampowered.com/app/3538210/...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG0D...
store.steampowered.com/app/3538210/...
Alliance Peacefighter - Third Person Update
YouTube video by Urban Logic Games
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Patch 1.2.1 for Alliance Peacefighter is live now! The feature we're most excited about is the new third-person mode. We know a lot of space sim fans prefer the exterior view and we're happy to finally be able to offer it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG0D...
store.steampowered.com/app/3538210/...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG0D...
store.steampowered.com/app/3538210/...
I am also in this thread
December 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I am also in this thread