Mike S.
@228someguy.bsky.social
Soundfont musician making music on YouTube. I enjoy talking about video games, tech, music, anime, and several other things. Beware the odd vent/"out there" post. Not accepting any offers at this time.
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I feel the time has come for me to explain some of the difficultulties and challenges I have when it comes to dating.
I'll start off here.
Going out places to meet people, for me, has frequently been difficult.
I don't trust bars much and I don't like to travel my city on my own.
I'll start off here.
Going out places to meet people, for me, has frequently been difficult.
I don't trust bars much and I don't like to travel my city on my own.
There's a thing I gotta address:
While I appreciate all forms of kind comments, what I don't get is,
how are people quote posting my posts when I specifically try to turn quotes off on every post?
What the heck?
While I appreciate all forms of kind comments, what I don't get is,
how are people quote posting my posts when I specifically try to turn quotes off on every post?
What the heck?
November 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
There's a thing I gotta address:
While I appreciate all forms of kind comments, what I don't get is,
how are people quote posting my posts when I specifically try to turn quotes off on every post?
What the heck?
While I appreciate all forms of kind comments, what I don't get is,
how are people quote posting my posts when I specifically try to turn quotes off on every post?
What the heck?
The only thing I will say about MVG's take on the PS4 being a great deal in today's market,
the part about FF7 Remake.
While a good game, and I'm sure perfectly fine on the PS4, by its very nature it requires you to get newer stuff if you want the full story.
the part about FF7 Remake.
While a good game, and I'm sure perfectly fine on the PS4, by its very nature it requires you to get newer stuff if you want the full story.
November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The only thing I will say about MVG's take on the PS4 being a great deal in today's market,
the part about FF7 Remake.
While a good game, and I'm sure perfectly fine on the PS4, by its very nature it requires you to get newer stuff if you want the full story.
the part about FF7 Remake.
While a good game, and I'm sure perfectly fine on the PS4, by its very nature it requires you to get newer stuff if you want the full story.
"Could you see yourself re-buying a PS5 at this point, Mike?"
Nah, too expensive.
And with all the other stuff I have?
Series S, PS4, Steam Deck, Switch 1 & 2, even gaming PCs?
Most games these days come to one if not all of those.
Nah, too expensive.
And with all the other stuff I have?
Series S, PS4, Steam Deck, Switch 1 & 2, even gaming PCs?
Most games these days come to one if not all of those.
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"Could you see yourself re-buying a PS5 at this point, Mike?"
Nah, too expensive.
And with all the other stuff I have?
Series S, PS4, Steam Deck, Switch 1 & 2, even gaming PCs?
Most games these days come to one if not all of those.
Nah, too expensive.
And with all the other stuff I have?
Series S, PS4, Steam Deck, Switch 1 & 2, even gaming PCs?
Most games these days come to one if not all of those.
Here's my current thinking on the status of gaming in 2025:
Play what you can afford.
Play what you want to play.
You don't have to give in to fear of missing out nor people telling you you should pick a better game or platform of choice.
If you like what you like, that's fine.
Play what you can afford.
Play what you want to play.
You don't have to give in to fear of missing out nor people telling you you should pick a better game or platform of choice.
If you like what you like, that's fine.
November 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Here's my current thinking on the status of gaming in 2025:
Play what you can afford.
Play what you want to play.
You don't have to give in to fear of missing out nor people telling you you should pick a better game or platform of choice.
If you like what you like, that's fine.
Play what you can afford.
Play what you want to play.
You don't have to give in to fear of missing out nor people telling you you should pick a better game or platform of choice.
If you like what you like, that's fine.
Incidentally I am not wearing blue today, but that's aside the point.
November 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Incidentally I am not wearing blue today, but that's aside the point.
I know this should seem obvious, because of how my OC in my profile picture at the time of this post has one,
but to me there's something about blue sweaters, man.
Dunno what it is. I guess it's because sweaters feel comfy to me, and blue is my favourite colour.
but to me there's something about blue sweaters, man.
Dunno what it is. I guess it's because sweaters feel comfy to me, and blue is my favourite colour.
November 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I know this should seem obvious, because of how my OC in my profile picture at the time of this post has one,
but to me there's something about blue sweaters, man.
Dunno what it is. I guess it's because sweaters feel comfy to me, and blue is my favourite colour.
but to me there's something about blue sweaters, man.
Dunno what it is. I guess it's because sweaters feel comfy to me, and blue is my favourite colour.
Otherwise, I'm quite content with life at the moment.
The darkness of the late-day and evening is not getting to me as much as it used to, and I'm fairly satisfied with what I've been getting up to each day.
The darkness of the late-day and evening is not getting to me as much as it used to, and I'm fairly satisfied with what I've been getting up to each day.
November 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Otherwise, I'm quite content with life at the moment.
The darkness of the late-day and evening is not getting to me as much as it used to, and I'm fairly satisfied with what I've been getting up to each day.
The darkness of the late-day and evening is not getting to me as much as it used to, and I'm fairly satisfied with what I've been getting up to each day.
I feel the time has come for me to explain some of the difficultulties and challenges I have when it comes to dating.
I'll start off here.
Going out places to meet people, for me, has frequently been difficult.
I don't trust bars much and I don't like to travel my city on my own.
I'll start off here.
Going out places to meet people, for me, has frequently been difficult.
I don't trust bars much and I don't like to travel my city on my own.
November 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I feel the time has come for me to explain some of the difficultulties and challenges I have when it comes to dating.
I'll start off here.
Going out places to meet people, for me, has frequently been difficult.
I don't trust bars much and I don't like to travel my city on my own.
I'll start off here.
Going out places to meet people, for me, has frequently been difficult.
I don't trust bars much and I don't like to travel my city on my own.
"Mike, what do you think entails a 'healthy' level of nostalgia?"
You've probably heard this response before, but I'd agree that it's such that it doesn't impede your ability to live or deal with the present.
You've probably heard this response before, but I'd agree that it's such that it doesn't impede your ability to live or deal with the present.
November 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
"Mike, what do you think entails a 'healthy' level of nostalgia?"
You've probably heard this response before, but I'd agree that it's such that it doesn't impede your ability to live or deal with the present.
You've probably heard this response before, but I'd agree that it's such that it doesn't impede your ability to live or deal with the present.
Just a casual reminder,
are you all aware that next year the Wii turns 20 years old?
In most regions I can recall, it came out in 2006.
Which, if I have my thoughts straight, means sometime starting or after next year, we will -
are you all aware that next year the Wii turns 20 years old?
In most regions I can recall, it came out in 2006.
Which, if I have my thoughts straight, means sometime starting or after next year, we will -
November 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Just a casual reminder,
are you all aware that next year the Wii turns 20 years old?
In most regions I can recall, it came out in 2006.
Which, if I have my thoughts straight, means sometime starting or after next year, we will -
are you all aware that next year the Wii turns 20 years old?
In most regions I can recall, it came out in 2006.
Which, if I have my thoughts straight, means sometime starting or after next year, we will -
"I've heard some of your top favourite game genres are RPGs, fighting games, and falling-block puzzle games. But which of those do you think is your UTMOST favourite?"
Honestly at this rate I think it's fighting games.
I still love the other two, but I've had a really -
Honestly at this rate I think it's fighting games.
I still love the other two, but I've had a really -
November 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
"I've heard some of your top favourite game genres are RPGs, fighting games, and falling-block puzzle games. But which of those do you think is your UTMOST favourite?"
Honestly at this rate I think it's fighting games.
I still love the other two, but I've had a really -
Honestly at this rate I think it's fighting games.
I still love the other two, but I've had a really -
I think what ties into what makes me like the M-rated games I do,
It's not the blood nor gore, it's not the gratiuitous sexual themes,
it's the tendency for them to go a bit over the top with things.
I like that in a lot of games, not just M-rated ones.
It's not the blood nor gore, it's not the gratiuitous sexual themes,
it's the tendency for them to go a bit over the top with things.
I like that in a lot of games, not just M-rated ones.
November 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I think what ties into what makes me like the M-rated games I do,
It's not the blood nor gore, it's not the gratiuitous sexual themes,
it's the tendency for them to go a bit over the top with things.
I like that in a lot of games, not just M-rated ones.
It's not the blood nor gore, it's not the gratiuitous sexual themes,
it's the tendency for them to go a bit over the top with things.
I like that in a lot of games, not just M-rated ones.
I'mma hold off on any takes on Metroid Prime 4 until I either play it or see the game in action.
It's like with the Steam Machine announcement. I need to see more.
It's like with the Steam Machine announcement. I need to see more.
November 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I'mma hold off on any takes on Metroid Prime 4 until I either play it or see the game in action.
It's like with the Steam Machine announcement. I need to see more.
It's like with the Steam Machine announcement. I need to see more.
Every time I see a video game about a dog, bittersweet or otherwise, it makes me think: "Wait, I have a dog! I should probably spend time with him."
He's technically the family dog, but I love spending time with him whenever I visit my folks.
He's technically the family dog, but I love spending time with him whenever I visit my folks.
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Every time I see a video game about a dog, bittersweet or otherwise, it makes me think: "Wait, I have a dog! I should probably spend time with him."
He's technically the family dog, but I love spending time with him whenever I visit my folks.
He's technically the family dog, but I love spending time with him whenever I visit my folks.
I legit shudder to think of gaming prices in 2026 and beyond, man.
This is absolutely beyond words.
This is absolutely beyond words.
November 13, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I legit shudder to think of gaming prices in 2026 and beyond, man.
This is absolutely beyond words.
This is absolutely beyond words.
@kazanmasilverwind.bsky.social Kaz, how common is it for Koei Tecmo to seriously overcharge for their games?
I'm looking at how much their asking for the DX versions of the Atelier Ryza games and nearly losing my mind over the price.
Especially given there's no option for an upgrade path.
I'm looking at how much their asking for the DX versions of the Atelier Ryza games and nearly losing my mind over the price.
Especially given there's no option for an upgrade path.
November 13, 2025 at 12:42 AM
@kazanmasilverwind.bsky.social Kaz, how common is it for Koei Tecmo to seriously overcharge for their games?
I'm looking at how much their asking for the DX versions of the Atelier Ryza games and nearly losing my mind over the price.
Especially given there's no option for an upgrade path.
I'm looking at how much their asking for the DX versions of the Atelier Ryza games and nearly losing my mind over the price.
Especially given there's no option for an upgrade path.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCVT...
Stopped by a Starbucks on my way home from work, and heard this song in the background. I thought it was really beautiful, so I thought I'd share it with you all.
Stopped by a Starbucks on my way home from work, and heard this song in the background. I thought it was really beautiful, so I thought I'd share it with you all.
Townes Van Zandt - I'll Be Here In The Morning (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Fat Possum Records
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCVT...
Stopped by a Starbucks on my way home from work, and heard this song in the background. I thought it was really beautiful, so I thought I'd share it with you all.
Stopped by a Starbucks on my way home from work, and heard this song in the background. I thought it was really beautiful, so I thought I'd share it with you all.
Hoooooo, fuck, my gut.
I don't know what it is I've been doing to myself, but I've got a lot of internal aches right now.
I don't know what it is I've been doing to myself, but I've got a lot of internal aches right now.
November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Hoooooo, fuck, my gut.
I don't know what it is I've been doing to myself, but I've got a lot of internal aches right now.
I don't know what it is I've been doing to myself, but I've got a lot of internal aches right now.
The time I wake up varries to a great degree.
Sometimes I like to sleep in very late, other times I'm woken up by family or just some kind of sound in my living space.
Sometimes I like to sleep in very late, other times I'm woken up by family or just some kind of sound in my living space.
November 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The time I wake up varries to a great degree.
Sometimes I like to sleep in very late, other times I'm woken up by family or just some kind of sound in my living space.
Sometimes I like to sleep in very late, other times I'm woken up by family or just some kind of sound in my living space.
Ah, that's why it's so slow so far today.
It's not even 12 P.M.!
It's not even 12 P.M.!
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Ah, that's why it's so slow so far today.
It's not even 12 P.M.!
It's not even 12 P.M.!