cobysev
@cobysev.bsky.social
Retired veteran and IT professional
Democratic socialist
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http://cobysev.net
https://cobyreviews.blogspot.com
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Democratic socialist
He/him
http://cobysev.net
https://cobyreviews.blogspot.com
https://cobyscreenshots.blogspot.com
Happy Veteran's Day to my fellow veterans!
Here's a photo of a very young me shaking hands with General Peter Pace, then-Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
I was a Senior Airman (E-4) in this photo, and a couple days into growing a mustache, so ignore that brown smear on my upper lip. 😅
Here's a photo of a very young me shaking hands with General Peter Pace, then-Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
I was a Senior Airman (E-4) in this photo, and a couple days into growing a mustache, so ignore that brown smear on my upper lip. 😅
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Happy Veteran's Day to my fellow veterans!
Here's a photo of a very young me shaking hands with General Peter Pace, then-Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
I was a Senior Airman (E-4) in this photo, and a couple days into growing a mustache, so ignore that brown smear on my upper lip. 😅
Here's a photo of a very young me shaking hands with General Peter Pace, then-Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
I was a Senior Airman (E-4) in this photo, and a couple days into growing a mustache, so ignore that brown smear on my upper lip. 😅
It's been 5-1/2 months since I shaved my head and it's finally long enough that I'm ready for a trim. This is with no product in my hair; it's kinda holding on it's own. The beard is about 4 months of growth (had to shave once) and also needs to be cleaned up. I have a hair appointment next week!
October 18, 2025 at 5:45 AM
It's been 5-1/2 months since I shaved my head and it's finally long enough that I'm ready for a trim. This is with no product in my hair; it's kinda holding on it's own. The beard is about 4 months of growth (had to shave once) and also needs to be cleaned up. I have a hair appointment next week!
I called it: The Charlie Kirk assassin is a 22-yr old Christian, registered Republican, living in Utah. He's the son of a Sheriff who grew up in a gun-loving family.
Exclusive | Tyler Robinson, 22-year-old from Utah, ID’d as Charlie Kirk shooting suspect after father ‘turned him in’ — Trump: ‘We have him’
President Trump announced early Friday that a suspect for Charlie Kirk’s assassination was turned in by his father — with law enforcement sources telling The Post it is a 22-year-old Utah local.…
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September 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I called it: The Charlie Kirk assassin is a 22-yr old Christian, registered Republican, living in Utah. He's the son of a Sheriff who grew up in a gun-loving family.
My wife and I went to pick up an eBay item from a local seller. They asked to meet in front of their local police station, which had these signs in the parking lot.
I think this is awesome! Making a safe area for people to exchange online goods. We need more of this.
I think this is awesome! Making a safe area for people to exchange online goods. We need more of this.
September 1, 2025 at 11:16 PM
My wife and I went to pick up an eBay item from a local seller. They asked to meet in front of their local police station, which had these signs in the parking lot.
I think this is awesome! Making a safe area for people to exchange online goods. We need more of this.
I think this is awesome! Making a safe area for people to exchange online goods. We need more of this.
My first ever smartphone was an iPhone 3GS in 2009 and I balked at the $400 price tag. Fortunately, I got it for $1 by signing up for a 2-yr contract.
Now, Google's offering me $450 off a $1,549 phone if I pre-order. And my current phone's battery is suddenly getting worse after an update. Hmm... 🤔
Now, Google's offering me $450 off a $1,549 phone if I pre-order. And my current phone's battery is suddenly getting worse after an update. Hmm... 🤔
August 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
My first ever smartphone was an iPhone 3GS in 2009 and I balked at the $400 price tag. Fortunately, I got it for $1 by signing up for a 2-yr contract.
Now, Google's offering me $450 off a $1,549 phone if I pre-order. And my current phone's battery is suddenly getting worse after an update. Hmm... 🤔
Now, Google's offering me $450 off a $1,549 phone if I pre-order. And my current phone's battery is suddenly getting worse after an update. Hmm... 🤔
Hair update #4: It's a week shy of 2 months since my last post.
My hair is finally growing longer. But not long enough to tame yet. I'm using hair gel and it's still spiky. Another month or two and I might need a stylist to finally trim it.
I also kept the beard. It's getting long and unruly too.
My hair is finally growing longer. But not long enough to tame yet. I'm using hair gel and it's still spiky. Another month or two and I might need a stylist to finally trim it.
I also kept the beard. It's getting long and unruly too.
August 25, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Hair update #4: It's a week shy of 2 months since my last post.
My hair is finally growing longer. But not long enough to tame yet. I'm using hair gel and it's still spiky. Another month or two and I might need a stylist to finally trim it.
I also kept the beard. It's getting long and unruly too.
My hair is finally growing longer. But not long enough to tame yet. I'm using hair gel and it's still spiky. Another month or two and I might need a stylist to finally trim it.
I also kept the beard. It's getting long and unruly too.
Something I've learned about retirement... When you're working, you look forward to the weekends. But when you're retired, you can't wait for the weekdays.
Everything's always busy and packed on weekends. But weekdays, everyone's at work and you can have a quiet, relaxing day to yourself. ❤️
Everything's always busy and packed on weekends. But weekdays, everyone's at work and you can have a quiet, relaxing day to yourself. ❤️
August 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Something I've learned about retirement... When you're working, you look forward to the weekends. But when you're retired, you can't wait for the weekdays.
Everything's always busy and packed on weekends. But weekdays, everyone's at work and you can have a quiet, relaxing day to yourself. ❤️
Everything's always busy and packed on weekends. But weekdays, everyone's at work and you can have a quiet, relaxing day to yourself. ❤️
New review! This one's on "Vampire Hunters."
This is practically the same as my "Vampire Survivors" review, except that it's a FPS game instead of a top-down game. You need to survive infinite waves of monsters for 30 minutes to beat each level, and you can use up to 12 weapons at the same time!
This is practically the same as my "Vampire Survivors" review, except that it's a FPS game instead of a top-down game. You need to survive infinite waves of monsters for 30 minutes to beat each level, and you can use up to 12 weapons at the same time!
#65 - Vampire Hunters
Surprise early review! I usually spend all night writing these (because I'm a night owl) and then post it first thing in the morning before ...
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August 21, 2025 at 12:57 AM
New review! This one's on "Vampire Hunters."
This is practically the same as my "Vampire Survivors" review, except that it's a FPS game instead of a top-down game. You need to survive infinite waves of monsters for 30 minutes to beat each level, and you can use up to 12 weapons at the same time!
This is practically the same as my "Vampire Survivors" review, except that it's a FPS game instead of a top-down game. You need to survive infinite waves of monsters for 30 minutes to beat each level, and you can use up to 12 weapons at the same time!
USAA asked me to fill out a survey about some upcoming ads for a chance to win $5. I tore apart their new ad campaign, calling them emotionally manipulative and not giving any concrete information about their services or products.
I'll be genuinely surprised if they give me $5 for my responses. 😅
I'll be genuinely surprised if they give me $5 for my responses. 😅
August 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
USAA asked me to fill out a survey about some upcoming ads for a chance to win $5. I tore apart their new ad campaign, calling them emotionally manipulative and not giving any concrete information about their services or products.
I'll be genuinely surprised if they give me $5 for my responses. 😅
I'll be genuinely surprised if they give me $5 for my responses. 😅
Returning to the first game I posted to my video game review blog, today I'm reviewing "Enshrouded."
This is an open-world crafting game where you play as a Flameborn, exploring the ruins of civilization after it fell to The Shroud. Complete quests or build your dream fantasy home; your choice!
This is an open-world crafting game where you play as a Flameborn, exploring the ruins of civilization after it fell to The Shroud. Complete quests or build your dream fantasy home; your choice!
#64 - Enshrouded (Revisted)
Welcome back! Today we're going to be doing an in-depth look at the first game I ever posted here : Enshrouded . Now that I do long-form blo...
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August 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Returning to the first game I posted to my video game review blog, today I'm reviewing "Enshrouded."
This is an open-world crafting game where you play as a Flameborn, exploring the ruins of civilization after it fell to The Shroud. Complete quests or build your dream fantasy home; your choice!
This is an open-world crafting game where you play as a Flameborn, exploring the ruins of civilization after it fell to The Shroud. Complete quests or build your dream fantasy home; your choice!
New game discussion posted! Check out "The Alters."
You play as Jan Dolski, the sole survivor of a space expedition. In order to survive the harsh alien planet and escape, Jan needs to clone himself, with branching simulated memories, to create specialized skillsets to manage an entire mobile base.
You play as Jan Dolski, the sole survivor of a space expedition. In order to survive the harsh alien planet and escape, Jan needs to clone himself, with branching simulated memories, to create specialized skillsets to manage an entire mobile base.
#63 - The Alters
I overheard someone talking about this weird sci-fi cloning space game with survival/crafting/base building elements a few days ago. It soun...
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July 18, 2025 at 9:43 AM
New game discussion posted! Check out "The Alters."
You play as Jan Dolski, the sole survivor of a space expedition. In order to survive the harsh alien planet and escape, Jan needs to clone himself, with branching simulated memories, to create specialized skillsets to manage an entire mobile base.
You play as Jan Dolski, the sole survivor of a space expedition. In order to survive the harsh alien planet and escape, Jan needs to clone himself, with branching simulated memories, to create specialized skillsets to manage an entire mobile base.
It's been a while since I posted a new video game discussion!
Check out my post about "PEAK," a co-op climbing game about getting to the top of a mountain to signal for help after your plane crashed.
See how close @victormcknightmusic.com and I got to beating the game!
Check out my post about "PEAK," a co-op climbing game about getting to the top of a mountain to signal for help after your plane crashed.
See how close @victormcknightmusic.com and I got to beating the game!
#62 - PEAK
Hey, it's been a minute! I took a break from gaming for a bit; partly voluntary, partly because some jerk destroyed the Internet cable in my...
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July 15, 2025 at 7:48 AM
It's been a while since I posted a new video game discussion!
Check out my post about "PEAK," a co-op climbing game about getting to the top of a mountain to signal for help after your plane crashed.
See how close @victormcknightmusic.com and I got to beating the game!
Check out my post about "PEAK," a co-op climbing game about getting to the top of a mountain to signal for help after your plane crashed.
See how close @victormcknightmusic.com and I got to beating the game!
I've been waiting since January to get my Internet line buried in my yard. Yesterday morning, some county mowing service hacked up the ditch in front of my house (look at those tire marks!) and shredded my fiber line. No more Internet for a few days. 😡
July 8, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I've been waiting since January to get my Internet line buried in my yard. Yesterday morning, some county mowing service hacked up the ditch in front of my house (look at those tire marks!) and shredded my fiber line. No more Internet for a few days. 😡
Hair update #3: It's been about 5 weeks since my last photo.
My hair is getting thicker, except for the top center where I'm balding. 😢 I'll trim everything eventually, but it's gonna be messy for a while. Good thing I'm retired; I don't need to go out in public anytime soon. 😋
My hair is getting thicker, except for the top center where I'm balding. 😢 I'll trim everything eventually, but it's gonna be messy for a while. Good thing I'm retired; I don't need to go out in public anytime soon. 😋
July 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Hair update #3: It's been about 5 weeks since my last photo.
My hair is getting thicker, except for the top center where I'm balding. 😢 I'll trim everything eventually, but it's gonna be messy for a while. Good thing I'm retired; I don't need to go out in public anytime soon. 😋
My hair is getting thicker, except for the top center where I'm balding. 😢 I'll trim everything eventually, but it's gonna be messy for a while. Good thing I'm retired; I don't need to go out in public anytime soon. 😋
As a retired veteran who served 20 yrs, I know this better than anyone: you are NOT required to obey unlawful orders. Our military are supposed to protect our citizens, not turn on them at the whim of a dictator-wannabe.
Remember: "I was just obeying orders" wasn't good enough to save the Nazis.
Remember: "I was just obeying orders" wasn't good enough to save the Nazis.
June 9, 2025 at 5:09 AM
As a retired veteran who served 20 yrs, I know this better than anyone: you are NOT required to obey unlawful orders. Our military are supposed to protect our citizens, not turn on them at the whim of a dictator-wannabe.
Remember: "I was just obeying orders" wasn't good enough to save the Nazis.
Remember: "I was just obeying orders" wasn't good enough to save the Nazis.
I don't know why, but this feels insulting somehow. I paid a friend for something I bought, and people can just "like" my payments on Venmo?!
I get that they're trying to lean more toward being a social media site, but seriously.
I get that they're trying to lean more toward being a social media site, but seriously.
![A phone notification from Venmo saying "New Like. [Name redacted] liked your payment."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m6ettenfubo2x4px6muvge4x/bafkreibpzjgimeqrelolzchadmvghgby42rfayfcy7v4p3dj6njyem6hve@jpeg)
June 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I don't know why, but this feels insulting somehow. I paid a friend for something I bought, and people can just "like" my payments on Venmo?!
I get that they're trying to lean more toward being a social media site, but seriously.
I get that they're trying to lean more toward being a social media site, but seriously.
New game review! Check out my post on "The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog."
Amy Rose arranges a murder mystery party for her birthday and Sonic ends up murdered! But is this just a game... or is there an actual murderer afoot...?
It's free to play on Steam, so go check it out!
Amy Rose arranges a murder mystery party for her birthday and Sonic ends up murdered! But is this just a game... or is there an actual murderer afoot...?
It's free to play on Steam, so go check it out!
#61 - The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
Sheesh, Amy, don't look so happy that Sonic's dead... Hey all! It was my birthday last week, so to celebrate, I wanted to play a game theme...
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May 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
New game review! Check out my post on "The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog."
Amy Rose arranges a murder mystery party for her birthday and Sonic ends up murdered! But is this just a game... or is there an actual murderer afoot...?
It's free to play on Steam, so go check it out!
Amy Rose arranges a murder mystery party for her birthday and Sonic ends up murdered! But is this just a game... or is there an actual murderer afoot...?
It's free to play on Steam, so go check it out!
Hair update! It's slowly returning since I shaved my head. The sides are back to normal, but it'll be another month or two before the top has grown back to where I kept it.
I'm planning to grow it all out though, so hopefully I'll figure out a new hairstyle along the way.
Also: the beard is back!
I'm planning to grow it all out though, so hopefully I'll figure out a new hairstyle along the way.
Also: the beard is back!
May 20, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Hair update! It's slowly returning since I shaved my head. The sides are back to normal, but it'll be another month or two before the top has grown back to where I kept it.
I'm planning to grow it all out though, so hopefully I'll figure out a new hairstyle along the way.
Also: the beard is back!
I'm planning to grow it all out though, so hopefully I'll figure out a new hairstyle along the way.
Also: the beard is back!
I was just watching "AD Police Files," a prequel to the classic '80s anime series Bubblegum Crisis.
It opens in a dark, dystopian cyberpunk world set in the far distant future of... 2027. 💀
It opens in a dark, dystopian cyberpunk world set in the far distant future of... 2027. 💀
May 15, 2025 at 5:50 AM
I was just watching "AD Police Files," a prequel to the classic '80s anime series Bubblegum Crisis.
It opens in a dark, dystopian cyberpunk world set in the far distant future of... 2027. 💀
It opens in a dark, dystopian cyberpunk world set in the far distant future of... 2027. 💀
New video game post! Check out my review of "inKonbini," a relaxed narrative-driven simulation of managing a Japanese convenience store in 1993.
#60 - inKonbini: One Store. Many Stories (demo)
Today I'm going to be looking at the demo for an upcoming narrative-driven simulation game that looks like a lot of fun! It's called inKonbi...
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May 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
New video game post! Check out my review of "inKonbini," a relaxed narrative-driven simulation of managing a Japanese convenience store in 1993.
I did a thing today.
I've been struggling to grow a "civilian haircut" ever since leaving the military, so I decided to just shave it all off and start over! I'll figure out a hairstyle as it grows back in.
I've been struggling to grow a "civilian haircut" ever since leaving the military, so I decided to just shave it all off and start over! I'll figure out a hairstyle as it grows back in.
May 5, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I did a thing today.
I've been struggling to grow a "civilian haircut" ever since leaving the military, so I decided to just shave it all off and start over! I'll figure out a hairstyle as it grows back in.
I've been struggling to grow a "civilian haircut" ever since leaving the military, so I decided to just shave it all off and start over! I'll figure out a hairstyle as it grows back in.
New video game review! Check out "Far Cry 5."
A militant religious doomsday cult takes over Hope County, Montana with a deadly message - convert... or die! You play a local deputy trapped in the dangerous region, cut off from the outside world, who must single-handedly build a resistance and fight!
A militant religious doomsday cult takes over Hope County, Montana with a deadly message - convert... or die! You play a local deputy trapped in the dangerous region, cut off from the outside world, who must single-handedly build a resistance and fight!
#59 - Far Cry 5
Welcome back! For my next screenshot-laden game discussion, I'm going to be talking about my favorite of the Far Cry series, Far Cry 5 . The...
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April 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
New video game review! Check out "Far Cry 5."
A militant religious doomsday cult takes over Hope County, Montana with a deadly message - convert... or die! You play a local deputy trapped in the dangerous region, cut off from the outside world, who must single-handedly build a resistance and fight!
A militant religious doomsday cult takes over Hope County, Montana with a deadly message - convert... or die! You play a local deputy trapped in the dangerous region, cut off from the outside world, who must single-handedly build a resistance and fight!
Anyone notice that fast food soda is always watered down nowadays?
I lost track of how many times I've mentioned to fast food workers that their soda machine is running out of the flavor syrup. Yet it's always bland. I think this is just a new form of enshittification. Less flavor in our drinks.
I lost track of how many times I've mentioned to fast food workers that their soda machine is running out of the flavor syrup. Yet it's always bland. I think this is just a new form of enshittification. Less flavor in our drinks.
April 17, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Anyone notice that fast food soda is always watered down nowadays?
I lost track of how many times I've mentioned to fast food workers that their soda machine is running out of the flavor syrup. Yet it's always bland. I think this is just a new form of enshittification. Less flavor in our drinks.
I lost track of how many times I've mentioned to fast food workers that their soda machine is running out of the flavor syrup. Yet it's always bland. I think this is just a new form of enshittification. Less flavor in our drinks.
My latest video game review is on Black Mesa, a fan remake of the original Half-Life game!
Gordon Freeman is performing scientific research when he accidentally opens a portal to another world! The scientist suddenly finds himself fighting off an alien invasion with only a crowbar as a weapon!
Gordon Freeman is performing scientific research when he accidentally opens a portal to another world! The scientist suddenly finds himself fighting off an alien invasion with only a crowbar as a weapon!
#58 - Black Mesa (Half-Life)
Long time no see! I really need to stop promising to write about specific games. I get too in my head about it, then I feel obligated to wr...
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March 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
My latest video game review is on Black Mesa, a fan remake of the original Half-Life game!
Gordon Freeman is performing scientific research when he accidentally opens a portal to another world! The scientist suddenly finds himself fighting off an alien invasion with only a crowbar as a weapon!
Gordon Freeman is performing scientific research when he accidentally opens a portal to another world! The scientist suddenly finds himself fighting off an alien invasion with only a crowbar as a weapon!
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We must only learn from history, we must not repeat its mistakes.
March 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We must only learn from history, we must not repeat its mistakes.