Attract Mode
@attractmode.bsky.social
pinpointing, highlighting, preserving, curating, & advocating video game culture
personal account is @fortninety.bsky.social
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personal account is @fortninety.bsky.social
for more info: linktr.ee/attractmo.de
Other than promoting game culture-adjacent content on FORT90 TV, I had quietly quit this account, but after learning of the bullshit censorship that's been happening (and turning it off; a search for "content filter" will provide instructions on how to), am giving Bluesky another shot
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Other than promoting game culture-adjacent content on FORT90 TV, I had quietly quit this account, but after learning of the bullshit censorship that's been happening (and turning it off; a search for "content filter" will provide instructions on how to), am giving Bluesky another shot
I asked the most hardcore Halo player I know his thoughts re: the upcoming PS5 release, they were FAR more upset over the Trump admin's ICE ad, specifically why Microsoft hasn't said anything to denounce it, had to remind him that MS is a major contributor to that fucking dumb ballroom of his
October 31, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I asked the most hardcore Halo player I know his thoughts re: the upcoming PS5 release, they were FAR more upset over the Trump admin's ICE ad, specifically why Microsoft hasn't said anything to denounce it, had to remind him that MS is a major contributor to that fucking dumb ballroom of his
I'd be remiss if I didn't RT this rt clip that absolutely oozes Sega CD vibes
TONIGHT! It's "RECONSTRUCTED/REMIXED/RECYCLED FRIGHTS"
Am also gonna replay some past bangers, including another mixtape of GOAT horror flicks by a now defunct radical editing collective, aka racer trash (see racertrash.com); stream starts at 8:00PM EST…
www.wonderville.nyc/events/the-f...
Am also gonna replay some past bangers, including another mixtape of GOAT horror flicks by a now defunct radical editing collective, aka racer trash (see racertrash.com); stream starts at 8:00PM EST…
www.wonderville.nyc/events/the-f...
October 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I'd be remiss if I didn't RT this rt clip that absolutely oozes Sega CD vibes
Regular viewers of FORT90 TV are very familiar with individual below, whereas most everyone else I would assume might have more than a few questions; tune in tonight (see www.wonderville.nyc/events/fort9...) to have them answered… maybe (and yes, some game-adjacent content is also in store)
October 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Regular viewers of FORT90 TV are very familiar with individual below, whereas most everyone else I would assume might have more than a few questions; tune in tonight (see www.wonderville.nyc/events/fort9...) to have them answered… maybe (and yes, some game-adjacent content is also in store)
I'd be remiss if I didn't offer yet another preview of tonight's FORT90 TV (which officially launches the FORT90 BROADCAST SYSTEM, see www.wonderville.nyc/events/fort-...; tune in to find out what the hell I'm talking about) given how it also ties into local game culture happenings
September 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I'd be remiss if I didn't offer yet another preview of tonight's FORT90 TV (which officially launches the FORT90 BROADCAST SYSTEM, see www.wonderville.nyc/events/fort-...; tune in to find out what the hell I'm talking about) given how it also ties into local game culture happenings
In case you missed it, here is an actual video that the Department of Homeland Security posted on Twitter that they are now distancing themselves from it, in a cowardly move that should surprise one one, cuz Nintendo has made it be known that they are not pleased (see www.tmz.com/2025/09/24/p...)
September 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
In case you missed it, here is an actual video that the Department of Homeland Security posted on Twitter that they are now distancing themselves from it, in a cowardly move that should surprise one one, cuz Nintendo has made it be known that they are not pleased (see www.tmz.com/2025/09/24/p...)
Thanks to @unitof.com, I just found out about asses[dot]masses:
"A game controller sits at the front of the stage. Brave spectators take turns each night stepping forward from the herd to seize the means of production (the controller) and become the player. There are no instructions…"
"A game controller sits at the front of the stage. Brave spectators take turns each night stepping forward from the herd to seize the means of production (the controller) and become the player. There are no instructions…"
September 25, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Thanks to @unitof.com, I just found out about asses[dot]masses:
"A game controller sits at the front of the stage. Brave spectators take turns each night stepping forward from the herd to seize the means of production (the controller) and become the player. There are no instructions…"
"A game controller sits at the front of the stage. Brave spectators take turns each night stepping forward from the herd to seize the means of production (the controller) and become the player. There are no instructions…"
Here's a Katamari music video for anyone who missed it during this past Monday's FORT90 TV, as well as for anyone who needs a break from the current discourse (via youtu.be/vlZiUlleC-k)
September 19, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Here's a Katamari music video for anyone who missed it during this past Monday's FORT90 TV, as well as for anyone who needs a break from the current discourse (via youtu.be/vlZiUlleC-k)
I once tried to organize a 9/11 viewing "party" at @wonderville.nyc of my fave adjacent media (was gonna go all out, like getting a massive cake that resembled the Twin Towers) but it never came together for "reasons"… anyhow, I would have been wearing this shirt (via twitter.com/puppycelebri...)
September 12, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I once tried to organize a 9/11 viewing "party" at @wonderville.nyc of my fave adjacent media (was gonna go all out, like getting a massive cake that resembled the Twin Towers) but it never came together for "reasons"… anyhow, I would have been wearing this shirt (via twitter.com/puppycelebri...)
Never forget...
September 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Never forget...
Am also thinking about how the Dreamcast turns 26 years old today, holy shit.
Thinking about how video game art style peaked with this cel-shadey key frame facial expression stuff ❤️
September 10, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Am also thinking about how the Dreamcast turns 26 years old today, holy shit.
Nintendo Symphony only happens to be low-key one of the absolute greatest video game commercials of all time, and turns out it can be found on a DVD, no biggie...
Got Siggraph 2002 presentation dvd for @colinwilliamson.bsky.social ¥400
I'm curious about what "Nintendo Symphony" is. I'll have to check it out before I hand it over.
I'm curious about what "Nintendo Symphony" is. I'll have to check it out before I hand it over.
September 10, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Nintendo Symphony only happens to be low-key one of the absolute greatest video game commercials of all time, and turns out it can be found on a DVD, no biggie...
I didn't have the bandwidth to promote it last Monday, so hopefully those who regularly tune into FORT90 TV caught @sixthtone.bsky.social's profile on the owner of the last arcade in a northeastern part of China (if not, the full video accompanies their article; see www.sixthtone.com/news/1017537)
September 8, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I didn't have the bandwidth to promote it last Monday, so hopefully those who regularly tune into FORT90 TV caught @sixthtone.bsky.social's profile on the owner of the last arcade in a northeastern part of China (if not, the full video accompanies their article; see www.sixthtone.com/news/1017537)
Highlights from yesterday's TOKYO NIGHTS + THE LAST GAME CENTERS opening & reception, part one (part two is happening today, BTW/FYI)…
September 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Highlights from yesterday's TOKYO NIGHTS + THE LAST GAME CENTERS opening & reception, part one (part two is happening today, BTW/FYI)…
I know PAX West just happened, but I didn't go, and instead have pics from AnimeNYC from the previous weekend to share; first are some cosplayers…
September 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I know PAX West just happened, but I didn't go, and instead have pics from AnimeNYC from the previous weekend to share; first are some cosplayers…
Am mostly posting this here as a reminder to show the entirety of this news story about the clusterfuck that is McDonald's Japan's Pokemon Happy Meal card set during FORT90 TV in two weeks; this coming Monday is FORT90 FILM CLUB (see wonderville.nyc/events/fort9...), after that is OPEN VCR NIGHT
August 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Am mostly posting this here as a reminder to show the entirety of this news story about the clusterfuck that is McDonald's Japan's Pokemon Happy Meal card set during FORT90 TV in two weeks; this coming Monday is FORT90 FILM CLUB (see wonderville.nyc/events/fort9...), after that is OPEN VCR NIGHT
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TFW you tell colleagues about something that happened a whiles ago that no one else covered, so good thing you wrote a news story about it, but for an outlet that no longer exists & the parent company's latest owner decided to kill the archives to save literal pennies (& Wayback Machine can't help)
August 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
TFW you tell colleagues about something that happened a whiles ago that no one else covered, so good thing you wrote a news story about it, but for an outlet that no longer exists & the parent company's latest owner decided to kill the archives to save literal pennies (& Wayback Machine can't help)
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TONIGHT! Broadcasting from @wonderville.nyc it's FORT90 TV!
And among the seemingly unknown media we'll explore. unless you're the type who also follows @attractmode.bsky.social, is this vid that has 11 million views on YouTube; stream starts at 8:00PM EST…
www.wonderville.nyc/events/fort9...
And among the seemingly unknown media we'll explore. unless you're the type who also follows @attractmode.bsky.social, is this vid that has 11 million views on YouTube; stream starts at 8:00PM EST…
www.wonderville.nyc/events/fort9...
August 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
TONIGHT! Broadcasting from @wonderville.nyc it's FORT90 TV!
And among the seemingly unknown media we'll explore. unless you're the type who also follows @attractmode.bsky.social, is this vid that has 11 million views on YouTube; stream starts at 8:00PM EST…
www.wonderville.nyc/events/fort9...
And among the seemingly unknown media we'll explore. unless you're the type who also follows @attractmode.bsky.social, is this vid that has 11 million views on YouTube; stream starts at 8:00PM EST…
www.wonderville.nyc/events/fort9...
I honestly cannot recall the last time I purchased a game on day one via Steam (sorry, but I almost always wait for a sale)
The first version of Earthion is out. This is one of those games that, if you have any interest in 2D shooters or the Mega Drive, you just buy it. It is an absolute masterpiece. This is among the best 16-bit shooters I've ever played at this point. Seeing 'of the era' devs returning to OG hardware=🔥
August 1, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I honestly cannot recall the last time I purchased a game on day one via Steam (sorry, but I almost always wait for a sale)
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Fun-fact: this past Monday was also the day before my SIX YEAR ANNIVERSARY of me first showing video game-adjacent "things" on the behalf of @wonderville.nyc; tho back then it was in person, was called something else, and was exclusively movies (see www.wonderville.nyc/events/cinev...)
Another video game-adjacent "thing" from Monday's BEST OF FORT90 TV was the JennyFax 2020 S/S Collection (via attract-mode-collective.tumblr.com/post/1888133...); took 3 replays over 4+ years to cultivate an audience that finally got the appeal, but dammit, it finally happened
August 1, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Fun-fact: this past Monday was also the day before my SIX YEAR ANNIVERSARY of me first showing video game-adjacent "things" on the behalf of @wonderville.nyc; tho back then it was in person, was called something else, and was exclusively movies (see www.wonderville.nyc/events/cinev...)
Another video game-adjacent "thing" from Monday's BEST OF FORT90 TV was the JennyFax 2020 S/S Collection (via attract-mode-collective.tumblr.com/post/1888133...); took 3 replays over 4+ years to cultivate an audience that finally got the appeal, but dammit, it finally happened
August 1, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Another video game-adjacent "thing" from Monday's BEST OF FORT90 TV was the JennyFax 2020 S/S Collection (via attract-mode-collective.tumblr.com/post/1888133...); took 3 replays over 4+ years to cultivate an audience that finally got the appeal, but dammit, it finally happened
As previously noted, tonight's @wonderville.nyc broadcast (again www.wonderville.nyc/events/fort9...) is a showcase of classic cuts, and anyone who has kept track knows that I'm been slowly but surely replaying No Continue Kid; we're finally up to the 90s, when Virtua Fighter 2 reigned supreme
July 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
As previously noted, tonight's @wonderville.nyc broadcast (again www.wonderville.nyc/events/fort9...) is a showcase of classic cuts, and anyone who has kept track knows that I'm been slowly but surely replaying No Continue Kid; we're finally up to the 90s, when Virtua Fighter 2 reigned supreme
Tonight is another "BEST OF" broadcast (see wonderville.nyc/events/fort9...), which as one might have guessed is a focus on classic cuts, tho before I start promoting that, I should maybe share this trailer to the upcoming film adaption of Exit 8 from last week's vanilla edition of FORT90 TV…
July 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Tonight is another "BEST OF" broadcast (see wonderville.nyc/events/fort9...), which as one might have guessed is a focus on classic cuts, tho before I start promoting that, I should maybe share this trailer to the upcoming film adaption of Exit 8 from last week's vanilla edition of FORT90 TV…
Not sure what it says about me getting all my breaking news from UmJammer comics these days
July 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Not sure what it says about me getting all my breaking news from UmJammer comics these days
When a PaRappa X UmJammer comic is how you first hear about a celebrity death
July 23, 2025 at 2:10 AM
When a PaRappa X UmJammer comic is how you first hear about a celebrity death