Mikey
@madwebskills.com
Just a rad Aussie dude who likes video games and beer. Loves retro awesomeness (C64, Amiga, 8/16-bit consoles), making cool web stuff, amateur game dev and beer. Definitely not a raccoon in a man suit. Beer.
Every time I read an article talking about the new Meta Ray-Ban glasses, my dumb brain reads it as "Beta Ray Bill".
September 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Every time I read an article talking about the new Meta Ray-Ban glasses, my dumb brain reads it as "Beta Ray Bill".
Holy crap! I'm just sitting here working away in silence then suddenly I hear music chimes from somewhere behind me. Something triggered this music box I'd packed away years ago. Imagine hearing this out of nowhere...
September 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Holy crap! I'm just sitting here working away in silence then suddenly I hear music chimes from somewhere behind me. Something triggered this music box I'd packed away years ago. Imagine hearing this out of nowhere...
As much as I really want this to succeed, I think Christian Simpson needs to start using his real, legal, grown-up name when in his official capacity as CEO if he wants people to take this seriously, and not just a vanity project of a YouTuber.
We Did It. Commodore Is Home.
With the final payment locking in the deal CEO Peri Fractic signed the final contracts in The Netherlands, officially acquiring all 47 original Commodore trademarks. After decades adrift, the brand is finally where it belongs - with fans.
#WeAreCommodore
commodore.net
With the final payment locking in the deal CEO Peri Fractic signed the final contracts in The Netherlands, officially acquiring all 47 original Commodore trademarks. After decades adrift, the brand is finally where it belongs - with fans.
#WeAreCommodore
commodore.net
August 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
As much as I really want this to succeed, I think Christian Simpson needs to start using his real, legal, grown-up name when in his official capacity as CEO if he wants people to take this seriously, and not just a vanity project of a YouTuber.
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn’t from Star Wars, Star Trek, Dr. Who, or Transformers.
August 1, 2025 at 2:29 AM
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn’t from Star Wars, Star Trek, Dr. Who, or Transformers.
Aaaand that's end credits rolling on Death Stranding 2. 79 hours 44 mins. What a ride! #ClockedIt
July 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Aaaand that's end credits rolling on Death Stranding 2. 79 hours 44 mins. What a ride! #ClockedIt
Always warms my heart to visit the Commodore 64 displayed at ACMI. As a kid, I used to think that "Melbourne House" was just a publisher's name, and that games came from magical, far away lands, and not that the games I loved were *actually* made just down the road in Melbourne.
June 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Always warms my heart to visit the Commodore 64 displayed at ACMI. As a kid, I used to think that "Melbourne House" was just a publisher's name, and that games came from magical, far away lands, and not that the games I loved were *actually* made just down the road in Melbourne.
L'il Mikey in the big city! In Melbourne for @webdirections.org.
As long as I can find a place with smash burgers and thick-ass ales, I'm happy.
As long as I can find a place with smash burgers and thick-ass ales, I'm happy.
June 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
L'il Mikey in the big city! In Melbourne for @webdirections.org.
As long as I can find a place with smash burgers and thick-ass ales, I'm happy.
As long as I can find a place with smash burgers and thick-ass ales, I'm happy.
So Apple's new revolutionary, unique, Liquid Glass UI is just Windows Vista, right? I'm not going crazy, right?
June 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
So Apple's new revolutionary, unique, Liquid Glass UI is just Windows Vista, right? I'm not going crazy, right?
Kicking off the weekend with this VHS Vibes Hazy IPA from @banksbrewing -- At 500ml and 6.5%, it should do the job nicely.
May 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Kicking off the weekend with this VHS Vibes Hazy IPA from @banksbrewing -- At 500ml and 6.5%, it should do the job nicely.
10 years ago I bought a Fuji Xerox colour laser printer/scanner for $199. I can still get 4-packs of 3rd-party toners for $85. Today, that printer has (most likely) died. (I'm going to try and repair, but I'm not holding my breath...)
To replace today, $600 for printer and $300 for 3rd-party toners.
To replace today, $600 for printer and $300 for 3rd-party toners.
April 28, 2025 at 6:42 AM
10 years ago I bought a Fuji Xerox colour laser printer/scanner for $199. I can still get 4-packs of 3rd-party toners for $85. Today, that printer has (most likely) died. (I'm going to try and repair, but I'm not holding my breath...)
To replace today, $600 for printer and $300 for 3rd-party toners.
To replace today, $600 for printer and $300 for 3rd-party toners.
Vale, Val.
Watching in honour.
Watching in honour.
April 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Vale, Val.
Watching in honour.
Watching in honour.
Flipping channels and came across the ending of Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull, and it made me angry all over again. Damn ugly-ass-green-screen-Playstation-2-graphics-lookin' son of a bitch.
March 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Flipping channels and came across the ending of Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull, and it made me angry all over again. Damn ugly-ass-green-screen-Playstation-2-graphics-lookin' son of a bitch.
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Re-elect Mike Haggar. New York needs a mayor who will beat criminals to death with his bare hands and eat food he found lying in the street
February 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Re-elect Mike Haggar. New York needs a mayor who will beat criminals to death with his bare hands and eat food he found lying in the street
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This is the money Marge. Reskeet for good fortune. 💰
December 3, 2024 at 1:41 AM
This is the money Marge. Reskeet for good fortune. 💰
Having lunch in a pub in Echuca to kill some time, lamenting that a pint of beer costs the same as my parma and chips lunch. 😭🍺
December 4, 2024 at 2:09 AM
Having lunch in a pub in Echuca to kill some time, lamenting that a pint of beer costs the same as my parma and chips lunch. 😭🍺
Unbreakable is on telly. Top flick.
I drew a picture of Bruce Willis with a ballpoint pen once in high school.
It didn't look like him... but I knew it was him.
I drew a picture of Bruce Willis with a ballpoint pen once in high school.
It didn't look like him... but I knew it was him.
November 29, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Unbreakable is on telly. Top flick.
I drew a picture of Bruce Willis with a ballpoint pen once in high school.
It didn't look like him... but I knew it was him.
I drew a picture of Bruce Willis with a ballpoint pen once in high school.
It didn't look like him... but I knew it was him.
After swearing at my Ender 3 knock-off all day, I bit the bullet and bought myself a birthday/Xmas pressie, taking advantage of Black Friday: a new Bambu Lab P1S Combo (with AMS). I'd love to throw my old 3D printer into a volcano, but I probably should try to sell it to recoup some of the costs...
November 29, 2024 at 11:22 AM
After swearing at my Ender 3 knock-off all day, I bit the bullet and bought myself a birthday/Xmas pressie, taking advantage of Black Friday: a new Bambu Lab P1S Combo (with AMS). I'd love to throw my old 3D printer into a volcano, but I probably should try to sell it to recoup some of the costs...
Massive congrats to @monteboyd.bsky.social on another new classic! I'm going to have to get stuck into this one!
infeZtation is available now for PAL C64s! infeZtation is an arcade style run'n'gun scrolling platform game featuring smooth scrolling hi-res graphics, 36 levels, epic boss battles, and mega power ups. Grab it on itch!
monteboyd.itch.io/infeztation
#c64 #commodore64 #retrogame #pixerlart #indiegame
monteboyd.itch.io/infeztation
#c64 #commodore64 #retrogame #pixerlart #indiegame
November 29, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Massive congrats to @monteboyd.bsky.social on another new classic! I'm going to have to get stuck into this one!
You had me at the 5.6.7.8's.
(Actually, you had me at 'beer', let's be honest...)
(Actually, you had me at 'beer', let's be honest...)
This lineup of both beer and music is so good.
(I have nothing else to add).
(I have nothing else to add).
The High Country Hop 2025
Given the festival is now into its tenth year, you've probably heard somewhere along the grapevine that The High Country Hop is one…
craftypint.com
November 21, 2024 at 3:27 AM
You had me at the 5.6.7.8's.
(Actually, you had me at 'beer', let's be honest...)
(Actually, you had me at 'beer', let's be honest...)
Haven't put together a Lego in a long time. Sure, it's a knock-off Temu Lego, but still fun.
November 19, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Haven't put together a Lego in a long time. Sure, it's a knock-off Temu Lego, but still fun.
Okay... So this is my first real taste of my first home brew beer in 24 years, and my first using a dry-hopped fresh wort kit. I've made it WAY TOO HOPPY which is okay by me - very bitter, but drinkable, just - but I don't think anyone else I know would enjoy it in the slightest.
November 1, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Okay... So this is my first real taste of my first home brew beer in 24 years, and my first using a dry-hopped fresh wort kit. I've made it WAY TOO HOPPY which is okay by me - very bitter, but drinkable, just - but I don't think anyone else I know would enjoy it in the slightest.
Watching 'The Substance'. I figured it would be heavy on the metaphors, but wasn't expecting it to go so full on with the body horror.
October 26, 2024 at 5:30 AM
Watching 'The Substance'. I figured it would be heavy on the metaphors, but wasn't expecting it to go so full on with the body horror.
AI may be controversial, but tell me you don't want to see my new AI-generated blockbuster film starring The Rock.
September 25, 2024 at 6:22 AM
AI may be controversial, but tell me you don't want to see my new AI-generated blockbuster film starring The Rock.