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
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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 ❤️
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UPDATE:
I just got off the phone with the bank, and to get my car back, I need to pay the entire remaining balance, which is a little over $5K. I feel awful asking for any more after how overwhelmingly powerful the response has been so far(!), but unfortunately we aren't quite out of the woods yet.
I just got off the phone with the bank, and to get my car back, I need to pay the entire remaining balance, which is a little over $5K. I feel awful asking for any more after how overwhelmingly powerful the response has been so far(!), but unfortunately we aren't quite out of the woods yet.
I am so deeply sorry to be in the position to have to pull this lever again, but I just watched my car get towed away and I don't really know what else to do anymore.
More details in the update & description, but if you're able to help out or share, we would be grateful beyond words.
More details in the update & description, but if you're able to help out or share, we would be grateful beyond words.
Donate to Help Andrew & Savannah's Family Stay Afloat, organized by Andrew Elmore
Hey there! I'm Andrew, this is my wife Savannah. We have two kids, and we're… Andrew Elmore needs your support for Help Andrew & Savannah's Family Stay Afloat
gofund.me
December 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
UPDATE:
I just got off the phone with the bank, and to get my car back, I need to pay the entire remaining balance, which is a little over $5K. I feel awful asking for any more after how overwhelmingly powerful the response has been so far(!), but unfortunately we aren't quite out of the woods yet.
I just got off the phone with the bank, and to get my car back, I need to pay the entire remaining balance, which is a little over $5K. I feel awful asking for any more after how overwhelmingly powerful the response has been so far(!), but unfortunately we aren't quite out of the woods yet.
Towing companies charge ridiculous impound fees, and they often accrue daily. Let's help Andrew get this wrapped up ASAP to avoid that!
UPDATE:
I just got off the phone with the bank, and to get my car back, I need to pay the entire remaining balance, which is a little over $5K. I feel awful asking for any more after how overwhelmingly powerful the response has been so far(!), but unfortunately we aren't quite out of the woods yet.
I just got off the phone with the bank, and to get my car back, I need to pay the entire remaining balance, which is a little over $5K. I feel awful asking for any more after how overwhelmingly powerful the response has been so far(!), but unfortunately we aren't quite out of the woods yet.
I am so deeply sorry to be in the position to have to pull this lever again, but I just watched my car get towed away and I don't really know what else to do anymore.
More details in the update & description, but if you're able to help out or share, we would be grateful beyond words.
More details in the update & description, but if you're able to help out or share, we would be grateful beyond words.
December 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Towing companies charge ridiculous impound fees, and they often accrue daily. Let's help Andrew get this wrapped up ASAP to avoid that!
Just took advantage of this to complete my SarahJaneAvory c64 shmup collection 😀
Unless she secretly has more.
Unless she secretly has more.
It's time for a winter sale again! 25% off all my C64 games.
itch.io/s/175946/sja...
itch.io/s/175946/sja...
SJA's Winter Sale 2025 by SarahJaneAvory
A bundle by SarahJaneAvory, $26.94 for 6 games
itch.io
December 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Just took advantage of this to complete my SarahJaneAvory c64 shmup collection 😀
Unless she secretly has more.
Unless she secretly has more.
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As a logic-puzzle dev of over a decade I naturally have some opinions. Since nobody asked, here are some of them.
#hanjie #お絵かきロジック #イラストロジック #puzzle #logicpuzzle #nonogram #indiegamedev #solodev
#hanjie #お絵かきロジック #イラストロジック #puzzle #logicpuzzle #nonogram #indiegamedev #solodev
Nonogram NONOs, my personal top 5 list of what design decisions make nonograms not fun!
YouTube video by ScoreStudiosJapan
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December 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
As a logic-puzzle dev of over a decade I naturally have some opinions. Since nobody asked, here are some of them.
#hanjie #お絵かきロジック #イラストロジック #puzzle #logicpuzzle #nonogram #indiegamedev #solodev
#hanjie #お絵かきロジック #イラストロジック #puzzle #logicpuzzle #nonogram #indiegamedev #solodev
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This is relevant again.
We’re all here now.
Independent, thriving, making daily video essays, podcasts and livestreams that we love!
Come join us.
Independent, thriving, making daily video essays, podcasts and livestreams that we love!
Come join us.
have you guys seen what the escapist magazine youtube channel looks like lately
December 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This is relevant again.
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I know some folks were holding out for the raw .p8 files and they're up now!
Should run nice on your weird little handhelds or whatever <3 finji.itch.io/corgispace
Should run nice on your weird little handhelds or whatever <3 finji.itch.io/corgispace
CorgiSpace by Finji
A collection of PICO-8 games that have short legs on purpose.
finji.itch.io
December 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I know some folks were holding out for the raw .p8 files and they're up now!
Should run nice on your weird little handhelds or whatever <3 finji.itch.io/corgispace
Should run nice on your weird little handhelds or whatever <3 finji.itch.io/corgispace
My thoughts on Steam's revelation that only 14% of gaming time in 2025 was spent on games released in 2025:
1 - There's typically an end-of-year rush by the industry to get games out before Christmas, and then a lull in new games during the first 2-3 months of the year. Christmas is just one...
1 - There's typically an end-of-year rush by the industry to get games out before Christmas, and then a lull in new games during the first 2-3 months of the year. Christmas is just one...
December 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
My thoughts on Steam's revelation that only 14% of gaming time in 2025 was spent on games released in 2025:
1 - There's typically an end-of-year rush by the industry to get games out before Christmas, and then a lull in new games during the first 2-3 months of the year. Christmas is just one...
1 - There's typically an end-of-year rush by the industry to get games out before Christmas, and then a lull in new games during the first 2-3 months of the year. Christmas is just one...
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BioMenace Remastered is out now! Get it on Steam or GOG!
December 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
BioMenace Remastered is out now! Get it on Steam or GOG!
I didn't watch the game awards, I just saw people posting about it here.
But now every time I hear or read the word "hamfisted" all I can think of is Geoff Panty Raider Keighley.
But now every time I hear or read the word "hamfisted" all I can think of is Geoff Panty Raider Keighley.
December 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
I didn't watch the game awards, I just saw people posting about it here.
But now every time I hear or read the word "hamfisted" all I can think of is Geoff Panty Raider Keighley.
But now every time I hear or read the word "hamfisted" all I can think of is Geoff Panty Raider Keighley.
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If your YouTube video has AI slop in the thumbnail I'm clicking the "don't recommend channel" button
December 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
If your YouTube video has AI slop in the thumbnail I'm clicking the "don't recommend channel" button