benstylus 🐧 The Once and Future Urban Champion
@benstylus.bsky.social
I'm benstylus.
I block/mute 18+ accounts, ai, bots, overly aggressive/abrasive people, techbros, etc.
DM's are OK but don't send unsolicited commissions/sales/fundraisers/etc. Not interested.
Just here to be happy.
he/him or they/them is fine.
I block/mute 18+ accounts, ai, bots, overly aggressive/abrasive people, techbros, etc.
DM's are OK but don't send unsolicited commissions/sales/fundraisers/etc. Not interested.
Just here to be happy.
he/him or they/them is fine.
Pinned
The obligatory "about me" post due to the influx of new users:
Likes:
Retrogaming 🕹
- Sega
- Nintendo
- PlayStation
- Atari
- C64
- Spectrum
- DOS
- Arcade
Mahjong 🀄
- Riichi 🇯🇵
- American 🇺🇸
- Chinese 🇨🇳
- Singaporean 🇸🇬
Sports
- F1 🏎
- Sumo 🤼♂️
- Hockey 🇨🇦
Located in western Kentucky, USA
Likes:
Retrogaming 🕹
- Sega
- Nintendo
- PlayStation
- Atari
- C64
- Spectrum
- DOS
- Arcade
Mahjong 🀄
- Riichi 🇯🇵
- American 🇺🇸
- Chinese 🇨🇳
- Singaporean 🇸🇬
Sports
- F1 🏎
- Sumo 🤼♂️
- Hockey 🇨🇦
Located in western Kentucky, USA
Wacky Wheels remote ridicule had 6 different taunts you could send a friend. Which was 5 more than we needed when one of them was a devil butt.
January 22, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Wacky Wheels remote ridicule had 6 different taunts you could send a friend. Which was 5 more than we needed when one of them was a devil butt.
January 22, 2026 at 1:06 PM
For thirty-some years I've been pronouncing it "use" (noun) net instead of "use" (verb) net, and i just found out I'm wrong.
January 21, 2026 at 1:05 PM
For thirty-some years I've been pronouncing it "use" (noun) net instead of "use" (verb) net, and i just found out I'm wrong.
The important discussions were being hashed out in May 2006 in rec.games.video.sega
Owned/Pwned were already stale back then!
Owned/Pwned were already stale back then!
January 18, 2026 at 2:08 PM
The important discussions were being hashed out in May 2006 in rec.games.video.sega
Owned/Pwned were already stale back then!
Owned/Pwned were already stale back then!
I just posted to rec.games.video.sega for the first time in probably 15+ years.
Felt good.
Felt good.
January 17, 2026 at 3:13 PM
I just posted to rec.games.video.sega for the first time in probably 15+ years.
Felt good.
Felt good.
I hate that AI accusations flow so readily from the fingertips, but that happens only because the slop is getting more and more prevalent.
I really wish "No GenAI" was a filter that developers could add for steam or other storefronts to make for better browsing.
I really wish "No GenAI" was a filter that developers could add for steam or other storefronts to make for better browsing.
😱😱😱
Today is a HUGE day for Schrodinger’s Cat Burglar as we reveal
BRAND NEW ART!
Created by Tom Williams, this new key art will see us through launch and beyond 🚀
But why the switch?
🧵1/4
Today is a HUGE day for Schrodinger’s Cat Burglar as we reveal
BRAND NEW ART!
Created by Tom Williams, this new key art will see us through launch and beyond 🚀
But why the switch?
🧵1/4
January 16, 2026 at 10:20 AM
I hate that AI accusations flow so readily from the fingertips, but that happens only because the slop is getting more and more prevalent.
I really wish "No GenAI" was a filter that developers could add for steam or other storefronts to make for better browsing.
I really wish "No GenAI" was a filter that developers could add for steam or other storefronts to make for better browsing.
Baldur's Screen Door
Cessna Set Radio
Clayfighter 63 ¼
Awesome Possum Kicks Mr. Machino's Butt
Business Suit Lawrence
Malt-O-Meal Quest
Mickey Muted Enthusiasm
NBA Jelly
Preparing 2 Rumble
RC Am-Am
Uncomfortable Rewind / The Irritating Game Show
Urban Also-Ran
Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hokey
Wii Sport
Cessna Set Radio
Clayfighter 63 ¼
Awesome Possum Kicks Mr. Machino's Butt
Business Suit Lawrence
Malt-O-Meal Quest
Mickey Muted Enthusiasm
NBA Jelly
Preparing 2 Rumble
RC Am-Am
Uncomfortable Rewind / The Irritating Game Show
Urban Also-Ran
Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hokey
Wii Sport
Slightly diminish a game
Victorian Solitaire
Victorian Solitaire
Slightly diminish a game.
Chatty Hill
Chatty Hill
January 11, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Baldur's Screen Door
Cessna Set Radio
Clayfighter 63 ¼
Awesome Possum Kicks Mr. Machino's Butt
Business Suit Lawrence
Malt-O-Meal Quest
Mickey Muted Enthusiasm
NBA Jelly
Preparing 2 Rumble
RC Am-Am
Uncomfortable Rewind / The Irritating Game Show
Urban Also-Ran
Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hokey
Wii Sport
Cessna Set Radio
Clayfighter 63 ¼
Awesome Possum Kicks Mr. Machino's Butt
Business Suit Lawrence
Malt-O-Meal Quest
Mickey Muted Enthusiasm
NBA Jelly
Preparing 2 Rumble
RC Am-Am
Uncomfortable Rewind / The Irritating Game Show
Urban Also-Ran
Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hokey
Wii Sport
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Union formed on Dec 18, 2025.
Studio closure confirmed on Jan 7, 2026.
Studio closure confirmed on Jan 7, 2026.
Ubisoft closes Halifax studio weeks after devs vote to unionize
Workers at the Canadian studio voted to unionize in December in search of security in an era of 'studio closures, layoffs, and increasing instability.'
www.gamedeveloper.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Union formed on Dec 18, 2025.
Studio closure confirmed on Jan 7, 2026.
Studio closure confirmed on Jan 7, 2026.
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We've just heard that RetroUSB, makers of the AVS, is reportedly shut down. The website now only acts as an archive for firmware and past product information.
If true, it's a sad day for the NES community. Here's hoping @analogue.bsky.social brings back their NT Mini Noir.
#nesdev #neshomebrew
If true, it's a sad day for the NES community. Here's hoping @analogue.bsky.social brings back their NT Mini Noir.
#nesdev #neshomebrew
January 7, 2026 at 3:05 PM
We've just heard that RetroUSB, makers of the AVS, is reportedly shut down. The website now only acts as an archive for firmware and past product information.
If true, it's a sad day for the NES community. Here's hoping @analogue.bsky.social brings back their NT Mini Noir.
#nesdev #neshomebrew
If true, it's a sad day for the NES community. Here's hoping @analogue.bsky.social brings back their NT Mini Noir.
#nesdev #neshomebrew
Hey benstylus, everyone is asleep, do another unnahunna, this time for Sega CD!
All right, if I insist. This one's got an extra rule though: since the Sega CD is an add-on, I won't be duplicating any games already on my Genesis unnahunna! Let's dig in! (Genesis list conveniently linked) 🧵
All right, if I insist. This one's got an extra rule though: since the Sega CD is an add-on, I won't be duplicating any games already on my Genesis unnahunna! Let's dig in! (Genesis list conveniently linked) 🧵
Back in March 2024, I put together a hypothetical "Starter Pack" of Sega Genesis Games that one could acquire for under $100 total (based on pricecharting values).
Going to take a revisit of that list now and see what needs to be updated. 🧵
Going to take a revisit of that list now and see what needs to be updated. 🧵
January 7, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Hey benstylus, everyone is asleep, do another unnahunna, this time for Sega CD!
All right, if I insist. This one's got an extra rule though: since the Sega CD is an add-on, I won't be duplicating any games already on my Genesis unnahunna! Let's dig in! (Genesis list conveniently linked) 🧵
All right, if I insist. This one's got an extra rule though: since the Sega CD is an add-on, I won't be duplicating any games already on my Genesis unnahunna! Let's dig in! (Genesis list conveniently linked) 🧵
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Cancel the LA Olympics, scrap the World Cup, the United States cannot be a trusted part of the international community so long as the White House operates this violently and with impunity.
January 3, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Cancel the LA Olympics, scrap the World Cup, the United States cannot be a trusted part of the international community so long as the White House operates this violently and with impunity.
There are some great people that work for LRG. Seth Fulkerson is an absolute gem of a person. I've never met Jeremy Parish but he seems like a cool guy too. Regardless of whether or not the CEO is/was a jerk, I wish consistent and stable employment for everyone else there.
January 2, 2026 at 10:41 AM
There are some great people that work for LRG. Seth Fulkerson is an absolute gem of a person. I've never met Jeremy Parish but he seems like a cool guy too. Regardless of whether or not the CEO is/was a jerk, I wish consistent and stable employment for everyone else there.
OK I think I I've got it all figured out now. Here's my starter pack of N64 games you can theoretically get for under $100 (cart only, not including tax/shipping, based on pricecharting.com values as of today). Title screens all pulled from mobygames.com
Let's go!
Let's go!
Put together a n64 "unnahunna" list only to refresh the prices this morning and now i'm 4 cents over.
Time to find out what to swap out and what to swap in
Time to find out what to swap out and what to swap in
December 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
OK I think I I've got it all figured out now. Here's my starter pack of N64 games you can theoretically get for under $100 (cart only, not including tax/shipping, based on pricecharting.com values as of today). Title screens all pulled from mobygames.com
Let's go!
Let's go!
Put together a n64 "unnahunna" list only to refresh the prices this morning and now i'm 4 cents over.
Time to find out what to swap out and what to swap in
Time to find out what to swap out and what to swap in
December 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Put together a n64 "unnahunna" list only to refresh the prices this morning and now i'm 4 cents over.
Time to find out what to swap out and what to swap in
Time to find out what to swap out and what to swap in
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I released 3 Game Boy games this year. It was a good year.
Tell your Ma! ... or someone else maybe ... your Ma knows.
I told her.
#pixelart #indiedev #gameboy #gbstudio #retrogaming #gbdk2020
itch.io/c/439443/egv...
Tell your Ma! ... or someone else maybe ... your Ma knows.
I told her.
#pixelart #indiedev #gameboy #gbstudio #retrogaming #gbdk2020
itch.io/c/439443/egv...
December 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I released 3 Game Boy games this year. It was a good year.
Tell your Ma! ... or someone else maybe ... your Ma knows.
I told her.
#pixelart #indiedev #gameboy #gbstudio #retrogaming #gbdk2020
itch.io/c/439443/egv...
Tell your Ma! ... or someone else maybe ... your Ma knows.
I told her.
#pixelart #indiedev #gameboy #gbstudio #retrogaming #gbdk2020
itch.io/c/439443/egv...
I am enjoying making these starter set lists for various video game systems. I've started referring to them as "unnahunna" for short - the entirely of the list a set of games that is "unna" (under) a "hunna" (hundred) dollars. After the NES list i'm wondering how close a Famicom list would be? 🧵
December 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I am enjoying making these starter set lists for various video game systems. I've started referring to them as "unnahunna" for short - the entirely of the list a set of games that is "unna" (under) a "hunna" (hundred) dollars. After the NES list i'm wondering how close a Famicom list would be? 🧵
The Feb 2024 list for those interested:
Anticipation
Double Dribble
Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode
Solar Jetman: Hunt for the Golden Warpship
Skate or Die
Blades of Steel
Excitebike
Rock 'n' Ball
Wizards & Warriors
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
Jackal
The Guardian Legend
Wheel of Fortune
Anticipation
Double Dribble
Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode
Solar Jetman: Hunt for the Golden Warpship
Skate or Die
Blades of Steel
Excitebike
Rock 'n' Ball
Wizards & Warriors
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
Jackal
The Guardian Legend
Wheel of Fortune
So that's the list for this go around. In summary:
Anticipation
Super Mario Bros / Duck Hunt / World Class Track Meet
Blades of Steel
Excitebike
Life Force
Ninja Gaiden
The Guardian Legend
Bubble Bobble
Anticipation
Super Mario Bros / Duck Hunt / World Class Track Meet
Blades of Steel
Excitebike
Life Force
Ninja Gaiden
The Guardian Legend
Bubble Bobble
December 30, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The Feb 2024 list for those interested:
Anticipation
Double Dribble
Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode
Solar Jetman: Hunt for the Golden Warpship
Skate or Die
Blades of Steel
Excitebike
Rock 'n' Ball
Wizards & Warriors
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
Jackal
The Guardian Legend
Wheel of Fortune
Anticipation
Double Dribble
Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode
Solar Jetman: Hunt for the Golden Warpship
Skate or Die
Blades of Steel
Excitebike
Rock 'n' Ball
Wizards & Warriors
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
Jackal
The Guardian Legend
Wheel of Fortune
In early 2024, I put together a list of games that a new NES owner could theoretically buy for under $100 total based on cart only pricecharting values. In reviewing that same list today, the prices have jumped from $99.31 to $128.18. So we're going to have another go at it today. 🧵
December 30, 2025 at 7:27 AM
In early 2024, I put together a list of games that a new NES owner could theoretically buy for under $100 total based on cart only pricecharting values. In reviewing that same list today, the prices have jumped from $99.31 to $128.18. So we're going to have another go at it today. 🧵
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I made a Lexaloffle feed for following #pico8, #picotron, #voxatron, and other Lexaloffle posts if you're into those sorts of things: bsky.app/profile/did:...
December 29, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I made a Lexaloffle feed for following #pico8, #picotron, #voxatron, and other Lexaloffle posts if you're into those sorts of things: bsky.app/profile/did:...
My CDX is back from its recap ❤️
December 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
My CDX is back from its recap ❤️
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I think almost every game that has appeared on the mobile charts in the last decade should literally be illegal, lol
And with properly applied gambling laws (instead of allowing companies to weasel out with technicalities), a whole lot of them would be
And with properly applied gambling laws (instead of allowing companies to weasel out with technicalities), a whole lot of them would be
December 28, 2025 at 6:08 AM
I think almost every game that has appeared on the mobile charts in the last decade should literally be illegal, lol
And with properly applied gambling laws (instead of allowing companies to weasel out with technicalities), a whole lot of them would be
And with properly applied gambling laws (instead of allowing companies to weasel out with technicalities), a whole lot of them would be
Back in March 2024, I put together a hypothetical "Starter Pack" of Sega Genesis Games that one could acquire for under $100 total (based on pricecharting values).
Going to take a revisit of that list now and see what needs to be updated. 🧵
Going to take a revisit of that list now and see what needs to be updated. 🧵
December 27, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Back in March 2024, I put together a hypothetical "Starter Pack" of Sega Genesis Games that one could acquire for under $100 total (based on pricecharting values).
Going to take a revisit of that list now and see what needs to be updated. 🧵
Going to take a revisit of that list now and see what needs to be updated. 🧵
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Kirby holiday art from Hal Labs!
December 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Kirby holiday art from Hal Labs!
Best buddies
December 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Best buddies
Ah my beloved ❤️
December 24, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Ah my beloved ❤️