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I write about video games and technology!

Find me on Lemmy:: https://lemmy.world/u/PerfectDark
I'm a gaming journalist:: https://gardinerbryant.com/author/perfectdark/

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2026-03-08 07:42:54 UTC

A beautiful custom #Sony #PlayStation made by MOGSTATION dedicated to a game maybe not so many will remember: Abe's Odyssey
#gaming and #art together yet again!
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2026-01-22 12:07:50 UTC

I got to chat to the devs behind spuceOS and sprigUI: two #Linux #gaming projects for retro handhelds.
Its a long one this time around, but if you're interested in #gaming or #development at all, then you might find this one interesting:
https://gardinerbryant.com/talking-handheld-linux-with-the-spruce-sprig-team/

2026-01-15 03:01:43 UTC

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Sorry, this wasn't me! It was by a user known as 'Goh_billy'!

2026-01-15 01:00:32 UTC

Goh_billy took 300 original #PlayStation save icons, and made a collage of them in the shape of the original #Sony console logo.
Which is the kind of creativity I love in #gaming these days!
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2025-10-30 00:37:18 UTC

Really nice to see a recent AAA title in #gaming (by #Microsoft, no less) be DRM-free and listed on #GOG
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and its Order of Giants DLC are now on my fav platform
Also, 20% off to celebrate this news:
https://www.gog.com/en/game/indiana_jones_and_the_great_circle
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2025-09-28 23:58:52 UTC

𝘈𝘭𝘴𝘰 loving [@gary_bbgames](https://mstdn.games/@gary_bbgames ) custom #Xbox Series X case. Gives me really strong original Xbox (Halo edition) vibes, so he nailed it. Really reminds me of that old-old era of transparent plastics
𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘣 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘹 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘹 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳
Gary, youre a genius!!!!!!
#gaming
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2025-09-23 02:43:02 UTC

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How interesting, Jonah!
I thought you'd have opted for GraphineOS over Apple's ecosystem. Any particular reason why? (Just curious!)

2025-09-17 00:12:14 UTC

Tavern Keeper has announced that it will no longer be launching with #Denuvo DRM
I think that when the dev announced back in 2024 that they 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 be...they did so without realizing the enormous ongoing cost it would be to secure Denuvo for it
Anyway, good news for those in #PCGaming who don't like shitty DRM in the background dragging things down!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/436780/Tavern_Keeper/
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2025-09-14 00:18:39 UTC

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Have I watched all of it entirely because of Lee Pace?
Yes, Yes I have.

2025-09-10 00:23:50 UTC

I reported this user, because to me making a joke about 3 men raping a child isn't fucking funny, or appropriate. Nor does it have 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 to do with Epic Games (the rest of that post)
Then they went in meltdown mode and called me a Russian and a Republican man (I'm a woman, and French)
WTF, what man thinks that joking about this shit is okay? How can they justify that 'talking about this ensures they can't hide'?
It's disgusting and it's fucking abhorrent
https://mastodon.stevesworld.co/@steter/115176207873920547
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2025-09-09 22:50:39 UTC

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Its never really about the children :(

2025-09-09 21:56:41 UTC

Mexico is now going to attach an additional 8% tax on #gaming for locals.
By making them more expensive, the government hopes to reduce accessibility to minors and curb excessive exposure to violent themes.
So...this is going to suck if you're in #Mexico and enjoy video games!
https://www-eleconomista-com-mx.translate.goog/economia/hacienda-propone-aumento-impuestos-videojuegos-apuestas-tabaco-refrescos-20250909-776351.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en#:~:text=De%20acuerdo%20con%20el%20documento,de%2030%25%20a%2050%25

2025-09-04 21:22:32 UTC

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@npub1nve…x6rd
I was trying to convince him to play through Rise ASAP! What a game, and the obvious best of the new Survivor games :)

2025-09-04 07:02:49 UTC

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Steam fans get furious that Epic were responsible for it being made. Remedy approached everyone to get funding, but no one wanted to touch it because the costs would be so high. When Epic funded it, they got the game on their platform...obviously it wouldn't even exist without Epic
Its just the same nonsense I see again and again, fury that it won't ever go to Steam. Fury at Epic for anti-consumer practices. People love to spout the same nonsense without knowing facts

2025-09-04 02:35:05 UTC

The amount of people I see who are 𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘺 at Epic Games for literally making Alan Wake 2 exist, by funding it when no other publisher would...it just makes me so frustrated
Idiots - the lot of them
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2025-09-03 23:25:39 UTC

Some updates to #GOG #gaming which I've spotted recently in my library. Don't forget to update your games on GOG! If you're using the offline installers it can be 𝘴𝘰 easy to forget:
🤖 #RoboCop Rogue City - Unfinished Business
🧟 #DyingLight The Following - Enhanced Ed.
🗻 JDM: Japanese Drift Master
🚀 #NoMansSky
🔨 #Warhammer 40K: Space Marine
🔨 #Warhammer 40: Rogue Trader
🦾 #Terminator: Dark - Defiance
🛢️ S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
💎 #CoreKeeper
🌆 Dystopika
#PCGaming
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2025-08-29 21:41:52 UTC

The #gaming key seller CDKeys is now rebranding itself to be known as
Loaded instead.
It's not going down well.
𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘸𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘓𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘥 – 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘭 – 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘰.
Yikes. Well, no one is happy.
https://blog.loaded.com/company/rebrand/

2025-08-29 05:36:13 UTC

What I'm enjoying:
🕹️ Control: Ultimate Ed. (GOG version)
🎥 F1: The Movie
📻 Disintegration by The Cure
📚 Red Rabbit, by Alex Grecian
🥊 Boxing - to get back to my fitness

2025-08-28 21:29:36 UTC

Nice to see Elijah Wood loving his #SteamDeck in the AMA on Reddit
So nice to see he's got love for #gaming :)
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2025-08-28 04:41:46 UTC

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Hey! I've been meaning to reach out to you, but I keep forgetting (it's my terrible sleep habits)
@thatwhiterabbit:matrix.org
Are you on Matrix?!

2025-08-28 03:38:40 UTC

Looks like #Microsoft Word is taking another step (after oh-so-many) to new depths of depravity. Your Word documents will be saved to the cloud automatically on Windows going forward
Even if you're not up to the full move of jumping to #Linux, at least get #LibreOffice and use Writer instead. Its a word processing program that works 𝘧𝘰𝘳 you, not against. #opensource is the way forward, not this nonsense
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/08/27/your-word-documents-will-be-saved-to-the-cloud-automatically-on-windows-going-forward/

2025-08-27 02:01:25 UTC

Why is everything internet and tech related just getting worse and worse?
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/08/google-will-block-sideloading-of-unverified-android-apps-starting-next-year/

2025-08-20 01:18:23 UTC

littlejem has shared her completed King of Red Lions ship - and while it doesn't technically 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘭 (it motors!), its beautiful
#Zelda projects and builds are always happening, but this one is something special. Naturally there's a billion jokes about the #Nintendo ninjas creeping up on her
These things are my fave in #gaming - made with love! The #art and #design on this is phenomenal
Here's a link to the full build video by her on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxzvDRU8i5o
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2025-08-19 06:55:34 UTC

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I totally get it! I've just started Metro Last Light after finishing 2033, and I'm wondering whether it'll hold my interest.
Its a superior game in every way, but...just like you said, it can be a bit of over consumption of one thing!

2025-08-19 06:30:49 UTC

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Whatever you do, make sure you try the next one! Rise is up there as one of my fav games of recent years, its so satisfying. And considered by 99% of Tomb Raider fans (of the Survivor trilogy) as the best they did.
I'd be super curious to hear what you think of it, when you do!

2025-08-17 23:58:41 UTC

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Still using NSL? Sigh.
Heroic and Junk Store: neither of them use Epic's Launcher in the background to play the game.
I love the 'Survivor' trilogy though, all three games are amazing, Rise is everyone's fav for a reason, too. The second is by far the best of the games, but...don't expect too many puzzles, they really are action first (and for me, that's a good thing!)

2025-08-15 07:16:10 UTC

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Do we count emulation in the backlog? Because my ready-to-play-with-HD-texture-packs ROMs are a bit like a scary shape under the bed for small children. It is lurking and endless in a Lovecraftian way.
As is my GOG collection too, tbh.
...and my free Epic ones.
Annnnd my Steam games too I suppose.

2025-08-15 07:10:15 UTC

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I rewatched the original after that mess and it just hit home what you can do with great source material and a director at the top of his game.
That new movie was such a bitter disappointment to me :(

2025-08-15 07:03:28 UTC

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Ironically I haven't ever bought any charity/bundles from anywhere (Humble/Fanatical), so I'm wondering whether this might be the one place that hooks me with them!
Choosing GOG over Steam tends to make me have fewer options with this kinda thing

2025-08-14 21:33:12 UTC

For everyone who loves Humble Bundle (and Choice), and Fanatical game bundles for charities, Green Man Gaming is launching their own in October
🌲Guaranteed key delivery - Every bundle purchase includes instant key fulfillment
🌲Visible stock levels - Customers will see real-time stock availability
🌲Regional pricing
🌲Charity first
Nice for those who enjoy supporting causes while they enjoy #gaming - and it looks like they've got some nice differences there on GMG
https://www.greenmangaming.com/company/news/charity-bundle-announcement/

2025-08-10 02:15:26 UTC

Every week or so I pop by #Reddit, purely because I have a lot of friends who are developers and run their own subs there. I like to see how crazy their community is, and then do a general search.
The amount of bots! All the rage-bait and the GPT-generated posts on Reddit is just crazy to me. Who enjoys that?
When alternatives like #Mastodon and #Lemmy exist - #opensource and filled with genuine people, it amazes me people still opt for that cesspool.
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2025-08-01 01:25:46 UTC

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I had no idea you used NSL. You can do so much better! I hope you moved on from that one.

2025-07-29 08:14:51 UTC

As a weirdly dedicated car game fanatic, I'm excited to see what's on offer.
Anyone else looking for games in the new #Steam Racing Fest sale?
I find the rally games are more my style, but still curious to see what I can find.
#gaming
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2025-07-21 23:43:16 UTC

LittleJem is making a life-sized #Nintendo ship you may recognize, if you love any of the #Zelda games, that is
As far as I'm concerned, this is a beautiful mix of #art and #design and...yeah, I want one. She's going to be sharing her work on YouTube soon, too.
#gaming
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2025-07-19 07:58:54 UTC

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Hey, you thought of me! That's amazing!
I've got a handful of things planned to write for fediverse.games, and I've been chatting to Bob for awhile now!
Thanks for thinking of me, I'm super duper touched that if people think of games and writing, my name pops into their heads :P

2025-07-10 01:44:24 UTC

Just for fun, I've written up a little post on alternatives to the AAA #gaming titles for racing games. A few #rally games here, as I love them most!
Just smaller #indiedev games, with fewer reviews on #Steam and #GOG and which might have passed you by
A niche post, I know, but you might like it regardless
As always, posted on #Lemmy because I favor #FOSS and #opensource so I write my longer posts there
https://lemmy.world/post/32735222
#PCGaming

2025-06-16 01:37:06 UTC

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2025-06-08 07:18:30 UTC

Will work for Steam Keys

2025-06-05 00:05:36 UTC

One of my most beloved games ever, #DeathStranding has the sequel coming 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 soon (June 26th!)
Well, one thing I 𝘤𝘢𝘯 tell you is that the download size is 92.80GB
Get ready for those nicely optimized textures, and varied environments. I am SO excited for #DeathStranding2
Keep on keeping on!
#gaming
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2025-05-27 01:50:18 UTC

My latest interview has just been posted!
With The RomM Project
I've been doing some (extremely informal) Q&A's with various #SteamDeck and #opensource + #Linux and just general #gaming developers and creators - the idea is to see the people behind the programs we all use, and give them a chance to share their story!
And I always post these straight to #Lemmy, because their open-source platform is my choice above the corpo-owned and run alternatives
https://lemmy.world/post/30310701
I hope you enjoy!

2025-05-26 03:32:28 UTC

My general feelings toward life, the universe and everything lately:
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2025-05-13 04:33:37 UTC

Don't forget, its the #Steam Creature Collector Fest right now.
You can claim the typical free points shop nonsense with the link here:
https://store.steampowered.com/points/shop/app/3099300
#PCGaming

2025-05-07 23:10:51 UTC

I guess it's time for me and my monthly re #introduction to #Mastodon and the #fediverse to find new people. If you've an interest in:
💜 #gaming, 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 when it comes to:
💜 #SteamDeck and #Linux gaming
💜 #GOG and #EpicGames and #RetroGaming
💜 #infosec (since I work as a pentester)
💜 #opensource and #FOSS
💜 #travel (it's been like 6 weeks since i ran away from work, btw)
💜 #anime
(honestly though, my page here has now become like 99% gaming posts and news)
Then here I am, #Mastodon :)
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2025-05-07 01:17:53 UTC

Pirate games are so few and far between. It's such a lovely theme and setting, and I've always loved pretending to be a pirate girl.
Thankfully there's a new one finally released on #GOG called Captain Blood (no, not the novel!)
🏴‍☠️ Spanish main (17th century)
🏴‍☠️ Hand-to-hand combat, pistols and canons
🏴‍☠️ Deck battles and blood-thirsty crews
🏴‍☠️ An art style similar to that of a graphic novel
It's winning me over, and #PCGaming sees too few oceanish games!
https://www.gog.com/game/captain_blood
#gaming
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2025-05-04 00:15:13 UTC

The first of the interviews I have organized with #SteamDeck and #Linux developers of programs and plugins you know and love has been posted!
https://lemmy.world/post/29089602
This has been posted to #Lemmy for now (𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘏𝘘 𝘣𝘺 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘰𝘢𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰), because as you know, I favor #OpenSource social alternatives!
It's my view that the people 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 the projects you love rarely get the stage, so this helps
So many more to come, but I really hope you enjoy this!

2025-04-26 23:25:48 UTC

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Totally understandable. It's not for everyone and is quite a niche little world. The clients are FOSS, but the server is not. Matrix is probably the best alternative, but it's nice to just have a space with all like-minds and devs and creators and gamers and friends!
I loathe discord, so to me this is a nice alternative <3

2025-04-26 23:08:26 UTC

A little reminder if you're looking for an alternative to #Discord
There's a nice server set up by my friend - [@gardiner_bryant](https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant ) on #Revolt
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐫𝐯𝐥𝐭.𝐠𝐠/𝐝𝐪𝐉𝐓𝟑𝐫𝐉𝐇
Revolt itself is 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 #FOSS
This server is set up for gamers and developers/creators (mostly Steam Deck / Linux currently), so if you're into:
#gaming
#Linux
#SteamDeck
...general nonsense
Come and join! I wrote a post about the server on #Lemmy, too. If you want to read more:
https://lemmy.world/post/28753196
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2025-04-25 22:54:55 UTC

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There's a fork which addresses the PKG issue at least!
https://mastodon.social/@flwwhtrbt/114389818120091264

2025-04-25 22:42:14 UTC

And more #GOG news is this #gaming site made by Undeclared_Aubergine:
https://gamesieve.com/
Gamesieve is a full-text search for GOG's entire catalog with advanced filters & price tracking in 12 currencies. It groups editions/expansions, corrects messy data, and highlights hidden gems.
💜 Better search – phrase/exclusion support, smart synonyms
💜 Better browsing – NSFW toggle, sales frequency, expansion filters
💜 Better deals – sorts by new discounts, not just same old sales
#PCGaming
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2025-04-23 23:15:05 UTC

If you like #emulation and like emulating the #PlayStation 4 then you'll be happy to know that the same dev who made AzaharPlus has released ShadPS4Plus -
It is exactly the same as the regular Shad, except it retains PKG support.
A #Linux build is also in the works, and won't be too-too far off!
https://github.com/AzaharPlus/shadPS4Plus/releases
#gaming

2025-04-23 04:41:20 UTC

I've just shared a little gaming news post on #Lemmy
As you're no doubt sick of me repeating, I choose to write them there because they are ostensibly #opensource and #FOSS - and I'd much rather contribute to a site like Lemmy (or here on #Mastodon for that matter!) than I would somewhere like I used to: #Reddit
Anyway, if you're interested in reading some of my gaming news, you can reach it here. It's the 11th of these I've now written for Lemmy!
https://lemmy.world/post/28590388
#gaming

2025-04-05 10:46:30 UTC

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Why is continuing RDR2 not a guarantee?
I adore it, like everyone sane, but having played through twice with a lot of hours...when I retry it I find I haven't the drive. But what a beautiful game for the scenery and pace :)
I'm continuing my recent Death Stranding play-through. Speaking of breathtaking vistas - that game has them for days!!!

2025-04-05 04:42:30 UTC

Time for my monthly re #introduction post where I shout out at #Mastodon to find like-minded folk here in the #fediverse - if you like:
💜 The #SteamDeck (my obsession)
💜 #Linux (similarly obsessed)
💜 #FOSS (can you guess the theme?)
💜 #Gaming and #RetroGaming
💜 #infosec because that's my career, tho I've been wondering lately if I run off and Black Books things IRL
💜 #travel
💜 #reading
Then I hope this finds you! TBH tho, 99% of my posts now are just gaming related.
I love you, Mastodon!
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2025-04-01 04:48:51 UTC

#TheLastOfUs Pt. 2 being labeled #SteamDeck verified is as exciting to me as a piece of plain old toast. Why would I be so excited about the second game (reportedly) playing well, while the first is objectively quite garbage? "Playable', but still...garbage?
Its like #GodOfWar - the first game plays poorly on the Deck, while Ragnarok the sequel plays really well.
Or #Uncharted not releasing the first 3 games on PC, but the subsequent games.
I am not excited by the 𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘶𝘮
#PCGaming
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2025-03-30 03:11:25 UTC

Just booked #Italy for 10 days. Despite taking time off from work (and I know at 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 5 of you following me here are former clients) for the last week, I'm feeling more lost than ever.
I'm gonna
🇮🇹 go shopping
🇮🇹 eat nice food
🇮🇹 be a loaf and play chess in the squares
🇮🇹 figure out what the heck comes next
Don't judge me, people. Join me instead!

2025-03-30 01:14:38 UTC

More pretty #PixelArt this time for #TheWitcher
This little GIF is by digital #artist 'KillerRabbitMedia'
This just acted as a reminder to me that I need to go back to playing The Witcher 3 because it is one of those games I will 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 tire of playing!
The Witcher 3 is also -80% off on #GOG right now, just in case you've never played and want to pick it up for your #SteamDeck
#PCGaming
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2025-03-16 23:59:02 UTC

If you'll excuse my blatant fan-girling, I'm just going to fawn over the Princess #Leia of #StarWars herself, Carrie Fisher in these pics.
Who happens to be fangirling 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 over Peter Weller at a Giorgio Armani #fashion show in 1980 - both of whom acted in some rather fantastic #scifi films in their time (Leviathan is my pick of Mister Weller's)
I definitely suffer from that thing called 'Anemoia' (a feeling of nostalgia for a time you never lived)
IDK, she's just so damn gorgeous.
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2025-03-08 00:05:54 UTC

If you wanna read my little #gaming ramblings on the similarly #fediverse centric - #Lemmy then you can here:
https://lemmy.world/post/26483935
Think of it more as a blog post of things I've found that are super interesting.
Maybe you'll enjoy it, IDK <3

2025-03-07 22:43:55 UTC

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I replay every so often! Not quite steampunk, not quite dieselpunk - I guess...'whalepunk'..?

2025-03-07 22:16:30 UTC

If you like #PixelArt and #Dishonored then you might enjoy this little GIF by digital artist 'KillerRabbitMedia'
The downside of this is being reminded what happened to Arcane, and the Dishonored series...but I suppose we're lucky to even 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 the Dishonored games.
If you haven't already played Dishonored, you can actually get it on #GOG right now with -75% off, and it is a BEAUTIFUL game. Perfect for the #SteamDeck
#digitalart
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2025-03-07 05:20:59 UTC

This is my semi-regular #introduction to find people!
(she/her)
💜 I work in #infosec as a #pentester
💜 A big, big believer in #opensource + #FOSS
💜 My library for #GOG games is endless, because I believe whole-heartedly in DRM-free gaming
💜 95% of what I post is about #gaming or the #SteamDeck (it's my happy place!)
💜 I'm trying to expand my #anime tastes, with Dan Da Dan being my most recent obsession (suggestions welcomed!)
💜 My #Kindle is utterly Calibre'd
We should be friends!!!
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2025-03-03 05:42:10 UTC

I'm typically not big on the whole phone gaming scene, but the #FOSS game on #fdroid (and as always I'll mention I use #droidify as my front-end) called Breakout 71 has me kinda obsessed.
Its a #roguelike twist on the old Breakout formula. And it 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴. Its only 110 KB in size. Its bright. The sound is beautiful. The design is amazing.
It suspends when you exit the window and its a true time-sink for #gaming
I adore #opensource and this one won my heart 💜
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2025-02-13 21:55:24 UTC

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I got quite into Hardspace! It has that therapeutic 'chores ticked off' feeling to it. But now after playing so much? I couldn't even stand to boot the game. Weird isn't it, how you can adore something so much and then abhor it.
So, can definitely recommend it.
Thanks for the recommendation on Void Crew! I had no idea!

2025-02-13 20:38:30 UTC

Don't forget!
My fav day of the week: time to claim your free #EpicGames title, and if you have a Amazon sub - free games from #PrimeGaming too - with #GOG which is my fav!
🏎️ F1 Manager 2024 (Epic)
🚧 Hardspace: Shipbreaker (Epic)
🌌 Dark Sky (GOG)
⚔️ Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior (Epic)
🥦 The Smurfs 2 - The Prisoner of the Green Stone (GOG)
🪁 Stunt Kite Party (Amazon)
Don't forget if you're playing on #SteamDeck to use Junk Store or Heroic Games Launcher to play these!
And claim!
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2025-02-12 23:12:29 UTC

If you own a #SteamDeck then do yourself a favor and install #DeckyLoader
https://decky.xyz/
If for no other reason than to then install the plugin called CSS Loader and make your home UI 𝘴𝘰 much prettier than it is by default.
Like most, I love making mine have 'Switch-like' properties: rounded corners and cleaner interface.
#Linux after-all is infinitely customizable by nature, so this should be no surprise.
And we can thank @npub1ycv…uazk for making the damn thing!
#gaming
#PCGaming
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2025-02-11 01:27:08 UTC

Just a reminder that this photo exists:
#Avengers Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans playing #Tetris via link cable, each with an original #Gameboy while filming #AvengersEndgame 2019.
Probably my fav of all.
I'm not so much a #MarvelComic or #MarvelStudios girl, but I always have love for Scarlett.
And you really can't beat #RetroGaming can you? I love that gray brick-like DMG so damn much.
#gaming
#Nintendo
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2025-02-06 07:11:42 UTC

Hey Mastodon!!
Everyone with a passion for #gaming - specifically, where do you get your #videogames news?
Do you have sites you browse?
Gaming sites? Or an older 'blog' style page?
Or do you follow specific accounts here on #Mastodon or maybe #Bluesky or #Reddit instead?
I'd love to hear where you keep up to date on what's new in #videogames

2025-02-04 05:22:07 UTC

Okay #mastodon and #gaming
Tell me what game you've been playing lately!
What are you having the most fun with? What do you recommend others here try?
#games
#pcgaming
#SteamDeck
#GOG
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2025-02-02 21:31:49 UTC

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OH I've been holding off on Final Fantasy because I've seen it was a struggle on the Deck. Have I been waiting senselessly?!
How is it running?

2025-01-29 02:31:03 UTC

An updated #introduction for #Mastodon to find mutuals :)
💜 #Gaming and the #SteamDeck are far more than just my passion
💜 I work in #infosec as red team + #programming
💜 #FOSS, #Linux and #opensource and #privacy are not only my loves, but things I contribute to and fight for
💜 I am read #books daily, on my #kindle
💜 My one vice left is copious amounts of #coffee
💜 I love #anime and #manga and #comics
💜 💜 💜
Follow along if we share interests, I'm always looking to follow new people!

2024-11-07 09:42:18 UTC

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Appreciate this a whole bunch

2024-11-07 03:06:38 UTC

Goodbye #twitter you can go die in a fucking hole you bog of parasites.
@npub1d62…rhjw to put you on the spot, a little while back I saw you had a 'Starter Pack' for Bluesky, is it easy to share it here in a reply? The idea of gaming discussions on a platform which isn't filled with disgusting right-wing Americans sounds like utopia to me rn.
Not an American and still disgusted with the world after seeing that cesspool rejoicing.
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2024-10-23 21:04:03 UTC

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Oh I know, that was cheeky of me. It was a bundle, BUT, I do hope you support them.
Aside from some, odd, inventory decisions and who they sold them too (corporate/companies over regular users) some time back
I do so love the RPi foundation

2024-10-23 20:59:48 UTC

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The surprising thing to me was how often it gets updates. Far more and more regularly than any other game I've seen.
While its not typically a game I'd play, their excitement for their final 1.0 release was pretty infectious, and you're right: #GOG support is too important to ignore.
So, I'll pick it up to try :)

2024-10-23 06:06:02 UTC

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You make things clear, and accessible for people, which I like to see. When I was younger, being a girl learning coding felt very 'gatekept', I felt judgement quite a lot, so a lot of my early 'education' with programming in particular was through people's blogs, sites, YT channels.
Its nice seeing posts on your profile like
"8 reasons why self-hosting is important"
"Support the Raspberry Pi Foundation"
"Different types of web hosting explained"
They accessible, and I like that

2024-10-23 05:22:48 UTC

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Thanks for all you do for the #fediverse!
Your posts here are fascinating, and so helpful for everyone!

2024-10-23 05:22:04 UTC

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Humble is such a valuable resource. Especially for the charities they support. I remember being worried when IGN purchased them, but...it all worked out okay :)

2024-10-23 03:50:30 UTC

An updated #introduction for #Mastodon is in order?
* She/Her.
* I work in #infosec as part of red team
* I live and work in #Paris, but lived around the world with my family growing up. Now I own an apartment and sleep far less than I should.
* I am obsessed with #Linux, the #SteamDeck, #FOSS and #technology
* I read #books each day, on my Kindle
* When I remember to workout, it is to look like #TombRaider
* I drink too much #coffee
* I love #music
* Follow if we share interests!

2024-10-23 02:41:36 UTC

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Yessssssssss
#Shantae is the BEST!!!!
My fav is is Shantae and the Seven Sirens. I love it so damned much.

2024-10-22 22:37:08 UTC

Caves of Qud is nearing it's full 1.0 release date too!
After FIFTEEN PLUS YEARS OF BEING DEVELOPED (that's insane), it is so close, coming up and out on #GOG on December 5th this year!
Perhaps not my cup of tea? So to speak? But after seeing them releasing updates every few days forever, I'll support their efforts and buy on full release.
A #roguelike #RPG, it should tick boxes for all the genre's fans.
Another to add to my unending to-play list :)
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2024-10-21 23:40:16 UTC

Emulating my #NintendoSwitch on my #SteamDeck just makes me so happy.
The ability to back my games up and then #emulate them, playing them at higher resolutions, with mods, better graphics and frame-rates? #gaming has had its set-backs with emulation in the last year, but some people forget...#Ryujinx and #Yuzu haven't stopped working, it's all SO very easy to set up.
I use #RetroDECK to emulate: all from my SD card: roms, emulators, bios, mods...all separate from the SSD.
Also, #Shantae
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2024-10-20 21:40:54 UTC

Epic Games Store's site did an interview with #Sonic X Shadow Generations creative director, Takashi Lizuka. If you're a #SEGA or #SonicTheHedgehog fan then this one might be up your alley.
Or just...#gaming or #games in general I suppose!
Takashi-san is the creator of the 'Shadow' character.
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/sonic-x-shadow-generations-pc-interview-feature-launch
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2024-10-10 22:37:36 UTC

Time for my weekly #gaming reminder: claim your free #EpicGames and #PrimeGaming titles!!!
Epic has Empyrion and Outliver,
#Amazon has #Doom Eternal (activated and played via #Windows), #Bioshock Remastered (GOG), Dreadout 2 (Amazon), #Ghostbusters: Spirit Unleashed (Epic), Priest Simulator (Epic), The Gap (Amazon)
I'll be playing at least some of these on my #SteamDeck, playing via #Linux with #JunkStore
"Wow, that's a lot of hashtags, Flw!
Yes, it is!
Happy games, #Mastodon :mastodon:
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2024-10-06 06:11:14 UTC

Some nice news about the #NintendoSwitch emulator called #Ryujinx on my fav emulation suite on the #SteamDeck:
#RetroDECK developer Xargon confirms they will update Ryujinx to the latest version for users - and will not be removing it from RetroDECK.
Nice to see, as #Yuzu was removed from it when that was taken down.
#emulating and #gaming in 2024 is an interesting case...with a LOT of sad announcements recently, partocularly to so with #Nintendo
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2024-10-02 02:16:55 UTC

Well, considering leaving #Reddit
After moderating and building up my sub-reddit there ( reddit.com/r/SteamDeckPirates ) from 6K members to nearly 28K: for just under a year I find Reddit's new stance where they say they won't allow moderators to make their OWN subs private just...makes me angry
The idea that I do so much, and am not in control (they have done this to prevent further protests) leaves me soured.
#mastodon might just be my whole world now, the #fediverse might be it!
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2024-09-25 22:49:45 UTC

Is there anyone in #gaming or #retrogaming who can advise on older #playstation handhelds?
I adore the design language of the old #PSP - but there are a few models, which is 'the' one to get? Is it the 1000?
I'm just going to get a wrecked old one from Japan and reshell/new screen it. Then the adapter for the memory stick nonsense.
Or am I better just going for the #vita instead?
Pretty photo here just because <3
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2024-09-19 22:13:04 UTC

#gaming its that time again to claim your free #GOG and #EpicGames codes from Epic and Prime Gaming!
Epic is giving away one of my all-time favs, #Toem, and also The Last Stand: Aftermath!
From Amazon you can get GOG codes for #KerbalSpaceProgram, #LEGOTheHobbit, #ThronebreakerTheWitcherTales, #TheFalconeer
I'll be playing all of these on my #SteamDeck, because I can!
What will you all play first, #Mastodon?
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2024-09-18 03:54:55 UTC

Before my day starts, I think a little #emulation on my #SteamDeck is in order. My fav emulator is #RetroDECK - it keeps all emulators, bios and roms on one SD card - freeing up all the space on the Deck's SSD for the important things!
I think Okami might be a good one for me to start my day with :)
#retrogaming and just plain #gaming feels so special on a handheld
If you need help setting up RetroDECK - check out my guide (step-by-step and with pictures!)
https://rentry.org/SteamDeckPirates-RetroDeck_guide
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2024-09-16 21:46:37 UTC

Reminder for all #gamers that there are some free items to claim alongside #Steam's Planes Trains & Automobiles sale
Animated sticker, avatar frame and animated avatar for your Steam Profile :)
Don't forget to claim them!
Now I get some fun broom-brooms to display on my #SteamDeck
Link here:
https://store.steampowered.com/points/shop/event/sale_planes_trains_automobiles
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2024-09-16 03:28:06 UTC

A reminder that you can change your #Linux desktop on your #SteamDeck to whatever theme you want! Not just the background wallpaper, but the themes themselves are all interchangeable.
I love how #KDE lets you make what is yours even more 'you'. I chose a cozy lofi feeling for mine and I adore it :)
Now when #gaming and I need my desktop mode, I can feel super snug looking at it <3
#videogames
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2024-09-14 01:22:12 UTC

Tomorrow I'll take my morning off and enjoy refurbishing this old #Nintendo #Gameboyadvance!!!
Time to change the shell over to a far prettier one, clean the PCB, take out the broken screen and solder in a IPS display. Simple little job but I do so love taking damaged old retro Nintendo consoles and giving them new life.
#gaming doesn't have to be fancy graphics or RGB lighting. Some of the old games are just as fun.
#retrogaming
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2024-09-11 00:54:43 UTC

My #interview with #heroiclauncher developers has been shared by Liam - #gamingonlinux
I'm so happy it won't fade into obscurity on reddit and will instead find new eyes. The community for #Linux, #SteamDeck and #FOSS on #mastodon is such a lovely one!
Heroic Games Launcher is a free, open-source games launcher for Epic Games, GOG and Amazon which runs on Linux (Steam Deck), #MacOS and #Windows
Thank-you for sharing the Q&A, Liam. Its very kind of you to <3
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/an-interview-with-the-developers-of-the-heroic-games-launcher/
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2024-09-10 01:28:23 UTC

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I love that they went to the effort of binding this so nicely. Clever, not only does it legitimize it in Valve's eyes, but also makes a nice image for any media who are sharing the story
Someone over there knows what they're doing, and I love it so much!!!

2024-09-05 22:16:59 UTC

A reminder for anyone #gaming that you can claim a lot of games from #gog and #epicgames right now:
Epic has: Football Manager 2024 and Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts.
Prime Gaming has (a mix of GOG keys, Epic codes to redeem and even Amazon's own): #Borderlands the pre-sequel, Shadow of the #TombRaider, Greedfall (gold ed.), Lego #IndianaJones, Eternights, Minabo, Whispered Secrets.
So much there to instal and play. What will you be playing first?
<3

2024-09-04 00:32:18 UTC

Well, time for my #introduction to say hello! I'm back on #mastodon and far happier for it.
I'm a strong advocate for #foss and #linux and I work in info-sec as red team. Some dev work also.
I love #gaming and my #SteamDeck, I do my best to write guides and posts about the Steam Deck, and (maybe?) some of you may even recognize my name from Reddit where you'll find me.
She/her and just...happy to be here. Hope you are all having fun playing whatever it is you're playing, too! <3