SCART_freak
@scartfreak.bsky.social
videogames, AV gear, CRTs, computers and so on...
he/him
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Why am I just learning this?
I love Snatcher and Metal Gear MK II is always bolted together in the end to whatever game system you were playing the game on.
I love Snatcher and Metal Gear MK II is always bolted together in the end to whatever game system you were playing the game on.
January 14, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Why am I just learning this?
I love Snatcher and Metal Gear MK II is always bolted together in the end to whatever game system you were playing the game on.
I love Snatcher and Metal Gear MK II is always bolted together in the end to whatever game system you were playing the game on.
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#SonicMania Plus for the #Sega #Dreamcast finally has audio! Here's a 2 minute direct hardware capture of me playing the latest build of @sonicfreak94.bsky.social's port on my actual DC to hype up the Blue Blur's epic comeback to a Sega console... where he has always belonged!
#retrogaming #gamedev
#retrogaming #gamedev
January 13, 2026 at 8:08 AM
#SonicMania Plus for the #Sega #Dreamcast finally has audio! Here's a 2 minute direct hardware capture of me playing the latest build of @sonicfreak94.bsky.social's port on my actual DC to hype up the Blue Blur's epic comeback to a Sega console... where he has always belonged!
#retrogaming #gamedev
#retrogaming #gamedev
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David Rosen, who helped create Sega and changed the coin-op industry forever, has passed away.
www.replaymag.com/segas-dave-r...
An absolute titan in video game history. May he rest in peace.
www.replaymag.com/segas-dave-r...
An absolute titan in video game history. May he rest in peace.
January 4, 2026 at 9:13 PM
David Rosen, who helped create Sega and changed the coin-op industry forever, has passed away.
www.replaymag.com/segas-dave-r...
An absolute titan in video game history. May he rest in peace.
www.replaymag.com/segas-dave-r...
An absolute titan in video game history. May he rest in peace.
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Journey to Silius ([new thread] 7/13): OK, I don't see how this unused mech-brain boss of Stage 3 fit into the Terminator concept, but it's really interesting. Tile arrangements are just my guess as to how it fit together.
December 29, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Journey to Silius ([new thread] 7/13): OK, I don't see how this unused mech-brain boss of Stage 3 fit into the Terminator concept, but it's really interesting. Tile arrangements are just my guess as to how it fit together.
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If you are in favor of the landscape of gaming discourse getting better/more healthy/more diverse/etc..that begins with you.
So this time of year I like to share the podcasts I listen to that I think epitomize that type of change!
I'll be adding to this list throughout December with all my favs!
So this time of year I like to share the podcasts I listen to that I think epitomize that type of change!
I'll be adding to this list throughout December with all my favs!
December 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM
If you are in favor of the landscape of gaming discourse getting better/more healthy/more diverse/etc..that begins with you.
So this time of year I like to share the podcasts I listen to that I think epitomize that type of change!
I'll be adding to this list throughout December with all my favs!
So this time of year I like to share the podcasts I listen to that I think epitomize that type of change!
I'll be adding to this list throughout December with all my favs!
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mario 64 psx just dropped
November 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM
mario 64 psx just dropped
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I'd like to share this old video of hers, where she talks about her time working on the 3DO port of Doom.
it's a wild story that stuck with me, and a reminder that sometimes "bad games" have amazing people working on them
it's a wild story that stuck with me, and a reminder that sometimes "bad games" have amazing people working on them
November 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I'd like to share this old video of hers, where she talks about her time working on the 3DO port of Doom.
it's a wild story that stuck with me, and a reminder that sometimes "bad games" have amazing people working on them
it's a wild story that stuck with me, and a reminder that sometimes "bad games" have amazing people working on them
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So, today I'm announcing a new book project... and doing a call for papers: crpgbook.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/t...
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
The Video Game History Expansion Pack – Pitch your story
Today I’m putting my money where my mouth is and launching a new project — a book focused on game history outside of the usual North American perspectives.
crpgbook.wordpress.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
So, today I'm announcing a new book project... and doing a call for papers: crpgbook.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/t...
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
why are people moving away from Windows 10 and moving to Windows 11?
Windows 10 is still getting security updates; Windows 11 can't even install its own updates
Windows 10 is still getting security updates; Windows 11 can't even install its own updates
October 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
why are people moving away from Windows 10 and moving to Windows 11?
Windows 10 is still getting security updates; Windows 11 can't even install its own updates
Windows 10 is still getting security updates; Windows 11 can't even install its own updates
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Former Team Ninja boss Tomonobu Itagaki has passed away, as confirmed by his Facebook and personal friends. "Words of departure - my life's light is about to run out." www.facebook.com/tomonobu.ita...
October 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Former Team Ninja boss Tomonobu Itagaki has passed away, as confirmed by his Facebook and personal friends. "Words of departure - my life's light is about to run out." www.facebook.com/tomonobu.ita...
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I’ve started a GoFundMe to help with my cancer battle gofund.me/6850175a3
Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman
I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer
gofund.me
October 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I’ve started a GoFundMe to help with my cancer battle gofund.me/6850175a3
If you see this, post a dragon🐉
September 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
If you see this, post a dragon🐉
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Actually, let me fix this:
Your favorite Japanese game developers got inspired by arcade games. Arcade games were the singular most important inspiration for so many creatives in the field because of the ubiquity and not needing to own a PC or console.
Your favorite Japanese game developers got inspired by arcade games. Arcade games were the singular most important inspiration for so many creatives in the field because of the ubiquity and not needing to own a PC or console.
Your favorite Japanese game developers didn't just play Nintendo games, they played obscure MSX, Genesis, PS1 and Saturn RPGs.
September 9, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Actually, let me fix this:
Your favorite Japanese game developers got inspired by arcade games. Arcade games were the singular most important inspiration for so many creatives in the field because of the ubiquity and not needing to own a PC or console.
Your favorite Japanese game developers got inspired by arcade games. Arcade games were the singular most important inspiration for so many creatives in the field because of the ubiquity and not needing to own a PC or console.
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The Play for Peace: Games for Palestine charity bundle is now live! Nearly 400 games from creators all around the world, with proceeds going directly to Gaza relief efforts.
Bundle link: itch.io/b/2979/play-...
We made a launch trailer to celebrate this moment👇 Please RT.
Bundle link: itch.io/b/2979/play-...
We made a launch trailer to celebrate this moment👇 Please RT.
September 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Play for Peace: Games for Palestine charity bundle is now live! Nearly 400 games from creators all around the world, with proceeds going directly to Gaza relief efforts.
Bundle link: itch.io/b/2979/play-...
We made a launch trailer to celebrate this moment👇 Please RT.
Bundle link: itch.io/b/2979/play-...
We made a launch trailer to celebrate this moment👇 Please RT.
playing a bit of Sonic Unleashed on a train trip
August 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
playing a bit of Sonic Unleashed on a train trip
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I really hate the term "sideloading". I preferred the original term, which was "installing software on a computer that you own"
August 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I really hate the term "sideloading". I preferred the original term, which was "installing software on a computer that you own"
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Repost if you want the iconic 'Super Scaler' aesthetic to make a comeback.
August 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Repost if you want the iconic 'Super Scaler' aesthetic to make a comeback.
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Multisystem2 has started shipping to customers, ahead of our planned Aug 10th estimate.
Thank you and Enjoy 👍
Thank you and Enjoy 👍
August 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Multisystem2 has started shipping to customers, ahead of our planned Aug 10th estimate.
Thank you and Enjoy 👍
Thank you and Enjoy 👍
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First screenshots of the first ever Pioneer LaserActive emulator, courtesy of Nemesis running as part of Ares. Major preservation milestone right here.
July 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
First screenshots of the first ever Pioneer LaserActive emulator, courtesy of Nemesis running as part of Ares. Major preservation milestone right here.
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Got 5-10 minutes to spare? We've got a survey for you. Don't worry if you've never used an Evercade or Super Pocket device, we want to hear from retro gaming enthusiasts in general.
Link: forms.gle/y8WMo1ZZkJ1W...
All responses are anonymous, info on first page is for demographics only.
Link: forms.gle/y8WMo1ZZkJ1W...
All responses are anonymous, info on first page is for demographics only.
Help shape the future of Evercade!
Evercade is a range of high-quality handheld, console and tabletop arcade hardware designed to play a curated collection of classic retro games on cartridges. We love video games at Evercade, and beli...
forms.gle
June 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Got 5-10 minutes to spare? We've got a survey for you. Don't worry if you've never used an Evercade or Super Pocket device, we want to hear from retro gaming enthusiasts in general.
Link: forms.gle/y8WMo1ZZkJ1W...
All responses are anonymous, info on first page is for demographics only.
Link: forms.gle/y8WMo1ZZkJ1W...
All responses are anonymous, info on first page is for demographics only.
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We gotta normalize single-player narrative games just being really short and replayable with a lot of variable things that can happen again, instead of being long and bloated with busywork.
May 26, 2025 at 5:12 AM
We gotta normalize single-player narrative games just being really short and replayable with a lot of variable things that can happen again, instead of being long and bloated with busywork.
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After years of hard work, our retro-inspired shooter Earthion finally has its own home online.
Dive into the world, watch the new trailer, and hear a track made entirely with the Megadrive’s YM2612 sound chip.
Now viewable in English and Portuguese:
earthiongame.com
Dive into the world, watch the new trailer, and hear a track made entirely with the Megadrive’s YM2612 sound chip.
Now viewable in English and Portuguese:
earthiongame.com
Earthion - Earthion
Return to the genesis of 16-bit gaming with Ancient's brand new shoot 'em up, Earthion!
earthiongame.com
May 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
After years of hard work, our retro-inspired shooter Earthion finally has its own home online.
Dive into the world, watch the new trailer, and hear a track made entirely with the Megadrive’s YM2612 sound chip.
Now viewable in English and Portuguese:
earthiongame.com
Dive into the world, watch the new trailer, and hear a track made entirely with the Megadrive’s YM2612 sound chip.
Now viewable in English and Portuguese:
earthiongame.com