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Nexus Mods, one of the primary hosts for modding, was just acquired by what is probably a Web3 VC company. Download the mods you like now, I guess.

submitted 5 hours ago • 5 comments

In 1988, IBM tried to seize the whole PC market back and make it proprietary again. Everyone KNEW you couldn't win against IBM. Compaq, and founding CEO Rod Canion, decided to try. Read my latest #history longform on the fight for the soul of the PC. And how Compaq won. every.to/the-crazy-on...

submitted 14 hours ago • 8 comments

Looks like a mix of influences to me with strong DDP & Garegga vibes. But I'm merely just a fan that likes playing them and not a pro player or definer/youtuber of the genre.

submitted 11 hours ago • 3 comments

We're at the stage where ChatGPT is actively encouraging its users to take copyrighted (translated) work, add their name to it, and submit it to specific magazines. It truly is an automated theft machine. www.timeextension.com/features/cha... (via @timeextension.com)

submitted 13 hours ago • 1 comment

I am not a fan of gatekeeping in retro stuff. We're long past the event horizon where people can hold even just the "major" stuff in their head. And only the most dedicated of obsessives can even assemble a "big picture". Not knowing a particular game is common, even if you like the old games.

submitted 17 hours ago • 4 comments

XKCD had a great strip on this that everyone in the retro space should take to heart.

submitted 17 hours ago • 8 comments

It is really really sinking in for me the degree to which LLMs are the ultimate expression of right wing anti-intellectualism. Its proponents are literally mocking the idea that anyone would ever want to learn anything, know anything, develop any actual skill, or have a thought of their own.

submitted 1 day ago • 114 comments

✨ Transiruby is 40% OFF again on Nintendo Switch! A stylish pixel-art Metroidvania, designed for low difficulty and packed with fun! #pixelart #indiegame #metroidvania 🎮 Nintendo Switch: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

Us ancients must understand that there's curious people online who weren't even born when OFF was released, much less Earthbound. I fear this lack of accessibility for younglings in our current landscape of dying games media, ragebait YouTube & older, jaded gamers... Don't be the new boomers.

submitted 1 day ago • 14 comments

I howled.

submitted 2 days ago • 6 comments

here's a summary of all the announcements/news from day 1 of Shooters Fes, this weekend's multi-dev Japanese STG showcase mastodon.social/@gosokkyu/11... a few things were revealed ahead of time by intl media, but they were able to keep a few reveals to themselves

submitted 2 days ago • 3 comments

Seen this going around but I’m Reposting it with the full alt text bc everyone deserves to read this glorious reply from Boy George

submitted 3 days ago • 11 comments

I grabbed this on a whim one day for my Switch last year and fell in love with it. If you’re looking for something cheap and cool to play, can’t recommend it enough.

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment