Damiano Gerli
@damiano.bsky.social
Gaming historian / digital archeologist @ https://genesistemple.com
Ex-music critic / Twitch streamer/podcaster - https://www.twitch.tv/thegenesistemple
Support https://www.patreon.com/thegenesistemple / https://ko-fi.com/thegenesistemple
Ex-music critic / Twitch streamer/podcaster - https://www.twitch.tv/thegenesistemple
Support https://www.patreon.com/thegenesistemple / https://ko-fi.com/thegenesistemple
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Damiano Gerli
@damiano.bsky.social
· Jul 11
I thought it was time to make a Twitch trailer, a selection of the kind of crap that I take on stream, random singing / laughter / bad jokes / banging the keyboard / dying inside.
Plus the song everyone loves.
All this and very much less on www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
Plus the song everyone loves.
All this and very much less on www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
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In 1990, fourteen-year-old Travis Fowler wrote to Origin Software to plead his case as a devoted follower of Lord British, to see if he could get a discount on Ultima VI (70$ was too much).
He actually got a free copy of the game. He continued writing to the company in the future, too.
He actually got a free copy of the game. He continued writing to the company in the future, too.
November 15, 2025 at 9:36 AM
In 1990, fourteen-year-old Travis Fowler wrote to Origin Software to plead his case as a devoted follower of Lord British, to see if he could get a discount on Ultima VI (70$ was too much).
He actually got a free copy of the game. He continued writing to the company in the future, too.
He actually got a free copy of the game. He continued writing to the company in the future, too.
Time to update this classic game for a new audience
November 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Time to update this classic game for a new audience
In 1990, fourteen-year-old Travis Fowler wrote to Origin Software to plead his case as a devoted follower of Lord British, to see if he could get a discount on Ultima VI (70$ was too much).
He actually got a free copy of the game. He continued writing to the company in the future, too.
He actually got a free copy of the game. He continued writing to the company in the future, too.
November 15, 2025 at 9:36 AM
In 1990, fourteen-year-old Travis Fowler wrote to Origin Software to plead his case as a devoted follower of Lord British, to see if he could get a discount on Ultima VI (70$ was too much).
He actually got a free copy of the game. He continued writing to the company in the future, too.
He actually got a free copy of the game. He continued writing to the company in the future, too.
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ICYMI, I was able to finish a video that I was close to deleting because for two months, I was depressed and had writer's block. I guess sometimes publishing a video is its own reward.
Come visit The Museum of Anything Goes, a capsule of the internet... before the internet??
Come visit The Museum of Anything Goes, a capsule of the internet... before the internet??
The Museum of Anything Goes: Blurring the Line Between Art and Game and CD-ROM dreams
YouTube video by The Genesis Temple
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
ICYMI, I was able to finish a video that I was close to deleting because for two months, I was depressed and had writer's block. I guess sometimes publishing a video is its own reward.
Come visit The Museum of Anything Goes, a capsule of the internet... before the internet??
Come visit The Museum of Anything Goes, a capsule of the internet... before the internet??
More MYST tonight and of course more random AGS adventurin'. Also SPADONI. Oh lord.
9.30 here www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
9.30 here www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
November 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
More MYST tonight and of course more random AGS adventurin'. Also SPADONI. Oh lord.
9.30 here www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
9.30 here www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
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Witchswitch is a unique 1984 Commodore 64 game, with the classic (for the time) multilevel mechanics.
As for me, any game that starts out with a baboon being pulled by a rope hanging from the neck of a leprechaun jumping on mushrooms over a black swamp has my undivided attention immediately.
As for me, any game that starts out with a baboon being pulled by a rope hanging from the neck of a leprechaun jumping on mushrooms over a black swamp has my undivided attention immediately.
November 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Witchswitch is a unique 1984 Commodore 64 game, with the classic (for the time) multilevel mechanics.
As for me, any game that starts out with a baboon being pulled by a rope hanging from the neck of a leprechaun jumping on mushrooms over a black swamp has my undivided attention immediately.
As for me, any game that starts out with a baboon being pulled by a rope hanging from the neck of a leprechaun jumping on mushrooms over a black swamp has my undivided attention immediately.
Witchswitch is a unique 1984 Commodore 64 game, with the classic (for the time) multilevel mechanics.
As for me, any game that starts out with a baboon being pulled by a rope hanging from the neck of a leprechaun jumping on mushrooms over a black swamp has my undivided attention immediately.
As for me, any game that starts out with a baboon being pulled by a rope hanging from the neck of a leprechaun jumping on mushrooms over a black swamp has my undivided attention immediately.
November 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Witchswitch is a unique 1984 Commodore 64 game, with the classic (for the time) multilevel mechanics.
As for me, any game that starts out with a baboon being pulled by a rope hanging from the neck of a leprechaun jumping on mushrooms over a black swamp has my undivided attention immediately.
As for me, any game that starts out with a baboon being pulled by a rope hanging from the neck of a leprechaun jumping on mushrooms over a black swamp has my undivided attention immediately.
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A rarely spotted in the wild The Lucky Dime Caper box set.
This was, apparently, the only special edition released on the Sega Master System back in the day. Contains game, t-shirt, audio cassette and a Land of Illusion poster.
Only available in the UK, although imported in other countries.
This was, apparently, the only special edition released on the Sega Master System back in the day. Contains game, t-shirt, audio cassette and a Land of Illusion poster.
Only available in the UK, although imported in other countries.
November 14, 2025 at 8:05 AM
A rarely spotted in the wild The Lucky Dime Caper box set.
This was, apparently, the only special edition released on the Sega Master System back in the day. Contains game, t-shirt, audio cassette and a Land of Illusion poster.
Only available in the UK, although imported in other countries.
This was, apparently, the only special edition released on the Sega Master System back in the day. Contains game, t-shirt, audio cassette and a Land of Illusion poster.
Only available in the UK, although imported in other countries.
A rarely spotted in the wild The Lucky Dime Caper box set.
This was, apparently, the only special edition released on the Sega Master System back in the day. Contains game, t-shirt, audio cassette and a Land of Illusion poster.
Only available in the UK, although imported in other countries.
This was, apparently, the only special edition released on the Sega Master System back in the day. Contains game, t-shirt, audio cassette and a Land of Illusion poster.
Only available in the UK, although imported in other countries.
November 14, 2025 at 8:05 AM
A rarely spotted in the wild The Lucky Dime Caper box set.
This was, apparently, the only special edition released on the Sega Master System back in the day. Contains game, t-shirt, audio cassette and a Land of Illusion poster.
Only available in the UK, although imported in other countries.
This was, apparently, the only special edition released on the Sega Master System back in the day. Contains game, t-shirt, audio cassette and a Land of Illusion poster.
Only available in the UK, although imported in other countries.
ICYMI, I was able to finish a video that I was close to deleting because for two months, I was depressed and had writer's block. I guess sometimes publishing a video is its own reward.
Come visit The Museum of Anything Goes, a capsule of the internet... before the internet??
Come visit The Museum of Anything Goes, a capsule of the internet... before the internet??
The Museum of Anything Goes: Blurring the Line Between Art and Game and CD-ROM dreams
YouTube video by The Genesis Temple
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
ICYMI, I was able to finish a video that I was close to deleting because for two months, I was depressed and had writer's block. I guess sometimes publishing a video is its own reward.
Come visit The Museum of Anything Goes, a capsule of the internet... before the internet??
Come visit The Museum of Anything Goes, a capsule of the internet... before the internet??
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Is it me or do I've MYST something?
Indeed, tonight I'll be starting my Myst remake (the uh... recent one) playthrough, and perhaps some AGS bonus too.
Join in at 9.30. Or don't and regret it your entire life. Your choice, mate. YOUR CHOICE.
www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
Indeed, tonight I'll be starting my Myst remake (the uh... recent one) playthrough, and perhaps some AGS bonus too.
Join in at 9.30. Or don't and regret it your entire life. Your choice, mate. YOUR CHOICE.
www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Is it me or do I've MYST something?
Indeed, tonight I'll be starting my Myst remake (the uh... recent one) playthrough, and perhaps some AGS bonus too.
Join in at 9.30. Or don't and regret it your entire life. Your choice, mate. YOUR CHOICE.
www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
Indeed, tonight I'll be starting my Myst remake (the uh... recent one) playthrough, and perhaps some AGS bonus too.
Join in at 9.30. Or don't and regret it your entire life. Your choice, mate. YOUR CHOICE.
www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
Is it me or do I've MYST something?
Indeed, tonight I'll be starting my Myst remake (the uh... recent one) playthrough, and perhaps some AGS bonus too.
Join in at 9.30. Or don't and regret it your entire life. Your choice, mate. YOUR CHOICE.
www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
Indeed, tonight I'll be starting my Myst remake (the uh... recent one) playthrough, and perhaps some AGS bonus too.
Join in at 9.30. Or don't and regret it your entire life. Your choice, mate. YOUR CHOICE.
www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Is it me or do I've MYST something?
Indeed, tonight I'll be starting my Myst remake (the uh... recent one) playthrough, and perhaps some AGS bonus too.
Join in at 9.30. Or don't and regret it your entire life. Your choice, mate. YOUR CHOICE.
www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
Indeed, tonight I'll be starting my Myst remake (the uh... recent one) playthrough, and perhaps some AGS bonus too.
Join in at 9.30. Or don't and regret it your entire life. Your choice, mate. YOUR CHOICE.
www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
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So, Kojima had no prior knowledge of ANYTHING regarding Zerocalcare and just took the picture cause he was there. Could have been the leader of the Illinois nazi, same thing. Somhow, this "explanation" isn't making things any better.
November 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
So, Kojima had no prior knowledge of ANYTHING regarding Zerocalcare and just took the picture cause he was there. Could have been the leader of the Illinois nazi, same thing. Somhow, this "explanation" isn't making things any better.
So, Kojima had no prior knowledge of ANYTHING regarding Zerocalcare and just took the picture cause he was there. Could have been the leader of the Illinois nazi, same thing. Somhow, this "explanation" isn't making things any better.
November 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
So, Kojima had no prior knowledge of ANYTHING regarding Zerocalcare and just took the picture cause he was there. Could have been the leader of the Illinois nazi, same thing. Somhow, this "explanation" isn't making things any better.
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Let's spice up this grey Wednesday with one of the most unique game soundtracks.🧵
Skullmonkeys by Terry Scott Taylor picks up where he left off with The Neverhood. Instead of a simple acoustic affair, this spirals out in all kinds of directions, following the platformer's different areas/moods.
Skullmonkeys by Terry Scott Taylor picks up where he left off with The Neverhood. Instead of a simple acoustic affair, this spirals out in all kinds of directions, following the platformer's different areas/moods.
November 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Let's spice up this grey Wednesday with one of the most unique game soundtracks.🧵
Skullmonkeys by Terry Scott Taylor picks up where he left off with The Neverhood. Instead of a simple acoustic affair, this spirals out in all kinds of directions, following the platformer's different areas/moods.
Skullmonkeys by Terry Scott Taylor picks up where he left off with The Neverhood. Instead of a simple acoustic affair, this spirals out in all kinds of directions, following the platformer's different areas/moods.
Let's spice up this grey Wednesday with one of the most unique game soundtracks.🧵
Skullmonkeys by Terry Scott Taylor picks up where he left off with The Neverhood. Instead of a simple acoustic affair, this spirals out in all kinds of directions, following the platformer's different areas/moods.
Skullmonkeys by Terry Scott Taylor picks up where he left off with The Neverhood. Instead of a simple acoustic affair, this spirals out in all kinds of directions, following the platformer's different areas/moods.
November 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Let's spice up this grey Wednesday with one of the most unique game soundtracks.🧵
Skullmonkeys by Terry Scott Taylor picks up where he left off with The Neverhood. Instead of a simple acoustic affair, this spirals out in all kinds of directions, following the platformer's different areas/moods.
Skullmonkeys by Terry Scott Taylor picks up where he left off with The Neverhood. Instead of a simple acoustic affair, this spirals out in all kinds of directions, following the platformer's different areas/moods.
Seriously, how hard could early 90s game over screens go?
November 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Seriously, how hard could early 90s game over screens go?
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A nice game over screen
November 11, 2025 at 8:26 AM
A nice game over screen
A nice game over screen
November 11, 2025 at 8:26 AM
A nice game over screen
Yesterday was the last day that my ol' gaming website VoxelSmash was online. There was a point in 2023 when we were operating with a (small) staff and even had a tiny but substantial freelance budget. Then, in November, Google hit us and destroyed all hopes of doing (decent) journalism.
November 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Yesterday was the last day that my ol' gaming website VoxelSmash was online. There was a point in 2023 when we were operating with a (small) staff and even had a tiny but substantial freelance budget. Then, in November, Google hit us and destroyed all hopes of doing (decent) journalism.
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Time to go to that foreign and far away land of Europe today for some European games of all sorts, colors and origins.
Will we find some decent titles today? Probably not. Will I get mad? Probably yes.
See you 6.30 PM on www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
Will we find some decent titles today? Probably not. Will I get mad? Probably yes.
See you 6.30 PM on www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
November 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Time to go to that foreign and far away land of Europe today for some European games of all sorts, colors and origins.
Will we find some decent titles today? Probably not. Will I get mad? Probably yes.
See you 6.30 PM on www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
Will we find some decent titles today? Probably not. Will I get mad? Probably yes.
See you 6.30 PM on www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
Time to go to that foreign and far away land of Europe today for some European games of all sorts, colors and origins.
Will we find some decent titles today? Probably not. Will I get mad? Probably yes.
See you 6.30 PM on www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
Will we find some decent titles today? Probably not. Will I get mad? Probably yes.
See you 6.30 PM on www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
November 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Time to go to that foreign and far away land of Europe today for some European games of all sorts, colors and origins.
Will we find some decent titles today? Probably not. Will I get mad? Probably yes.
See you 6.30 PM on www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
Will we find some decent titles today? Probably not. Will I get mad? Probably yes.
See you 6.30 PM on www.twitch.tv/thegenesiste...
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Welp, I finally made it. My new video on The Museum of Anything Goes is out. I talk about this pretty obscure piece of 90s multimedia that was among the first to blur that thin line between art, games, VR museum and uh... Twin Peaks?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQwz...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQwz...
The Museum of Anything Goes: Blurring the Line Between Art and Game and CD-ROM dreams
YouTube video by The Genesis Temple
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Welp, I finally made it. My new video on The Museum of Anything Goes is out. I talk about this pretty obscure piece of 90s multimedia that was among the first to blur that thin line between art, games, VR museum and uh... Twin Peaks?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQwz...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQwz...
Rewatching the original Mortal Kombat and hearing THREE Stabbing Westward songs feels like coming home. The days when an entire soundtrack could change the life of a band or even of a whole record label.
Ironically, none of the Stabbing Westward songs ended up in the album
Ironically, none of the Stabbing Westward songs ended up in the album
November 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Rewatching the original Mortal Kombat and hearing THREE Stabbing Westward songs feels like coming home. The days when an entire soundtrack could change the life of a band or even of a whole record label.
Ironically, none of the Stabbing Westward songs ended up in the album
Ironically, none of the Stabbing Westward songs ended up in the album
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“0% woke shit”
a black man with a physical disability leads an environmental terrorist cell trying to save the planet from mega-billionaires and you play as a cross dressing twink femdomed by two different women ending and the final boss against the gayest angel of all time
a black man with a physical disability leads an environmental terrorist cell trying to save the planet from mega-billionaires and you play as a cross dressing twink femdomed by two different women ending and the final boss against the gayest angel of all time
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
“0% woke shit”
a black man with a physical disability leads an environmental terrorist cell trying to save the planet from mega-billionaires and you play as a cross dressing twink femdomed by two different women ending and the final boss against the gayest angel of all time
a black man with a physical disability leads an environmental terrorist cell trying to save the planet from mega-billionaires and you play as a cross dressing twink femdomed by two different women ending and the final boss against the gayest angel of all time