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MrFortyFive
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Video games, preservation, liberalism

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Mixed feelings about this one
December 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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I say this with zero irony: if you are even tangentially a part of a retro video game community, it is your civic duty to push back against this company and shun anyone who doesn't. This is fascism tapping gently at the door and as soon as you let it in, it's going to invite its friends.
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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This is it: Our Badge of Approval on the physical release of Animal Well!

We are so proud to be part of this journey. Seeing our work represented like this is a dream come true. Can't wait for you all to get your copies. Shipping now!
December 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Banana Hell: Mountain of Madness is free to own on Steam (offer ends Dec 21) buff.ly/nUMsj3l
December 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Happy Friday! We're thrilled to announce the full run of Marukatsu PC Engine is now available to download/view. We believe we have now scanned every Japanese PC Engine focused magazine completely. Enjoy and please spread the word by liking/RT'ing. www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/2025/12/m...
December 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Giveaway time! Win this copy of the infamous Days Gone 1.61 reprint. How?
- Follow us
- Like & repost

Drawing 1 winner across all platforms on Tuesday, December 12. Shipping worldwide from Austria. Full terms in the legal notice on our website.
December 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Ok! Eyes front and centre 👁️

This month we’ve partnered with @cr-games.bsky.social to bring FOUR games to your inbox

Mouthwashing! Arctic Eggs! THRESHOLD! Buckshot Roulette!

Keys drop Dec 30th 📩
www.pantaloon.io

As always, 5 keys for Bluesky. Follow & share and we’ll draw 5 winners on Dec 30
December 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Follow @wario64.bsky.social and repost for a chance to win 1 of 10 Steam codes for Simogo Legacy Collection from @simogo.com. Giveaway closes on December 6th at 6 PM PT

Game is available now for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam simogo.com/work/simogol...
December 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Are we not even making our own disinformation? What happened to American manufacturing?
Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.

My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
November 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Shout-out to @pantaloon.io for the It Takes a War key and @freeze.ltd for making it. Really enjoyed the experience!
November 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Zork I, II, and III are now open source. Microsoft has released the classic Infocom text adventures under the MIT license! opensource.microsoft.com/blog/2025/11...
Preserving code that shaped generations: Zork I, II, and III go Open Source
Microsoft’s Open Source Programs Office (OSPO), Team Xbox, and Activision are making Zork I, Zork II, and Zork III available under the MIT License.
opensource.microsoft.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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THREAD: Judge Ellis is the first federal judge to review extensive body cam video of DHS's actions in Chicago. She finds that DHS *repeatedly* misled the public and made claims that were disproven by agents' own videos.

I'll go through some of the most egregious ones here.
November 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Insanity
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Follow @wario64.bsky.social and repost for a chance to win 1 of 4 codes for Tomb Raider Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 (NA eShop Code) courtesy of @aspyr.com. Giveaway closes on Nov 21st, 6 PM PT.

Game is out now on Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 (no upgrade paths)
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Rebecca Heineman's last message was for people to look up her departed partner, Jennell Jaquays.

Jaquays was so influent to tabletop RPGs that "Jaquaysing" became a verb for designing complex, non-linear dungeons.

@nickoten.bsky.social wrote a great article on her:
pathikablog.com/2025/04/26/h...
How Jennell Jaquays Evolved Dungeon Design, Part 1: Pre-Jaquays Dungeons
(This is a slightly cleaned up version of my two Bluesky threads on Jennell Jaquays, preserved in a hopefully easier to read format. Thank Amanda P for reminding me that having these things stored …
pathikablog.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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In the decade-plus I've been making my weekly videos, Rebecca was the only developer to have jumped into my comments to clear up a point I was unclear about—then she graciously agreed to be on the podcast. I found her to be as generous and kind as she was talented. It's truly tragic that she's gone.
November 18, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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SOMEONE: Fuck you!

BOVINO: That’s not very nice.

THE MOST MOM VOICE YOU’VE EVER HEARD: Well, are you doing nice things?
Bovino is taking part in CBP detentions in Charlotte. dickfc_w_l on TikTok.
November 16, 2025 at 2:10 AM
New addition and a family portrait @qntm.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Hark! A new game for Pantaloon newsletter subscribers. Brace for DANK VIBES.

This month we've partnered with @enigmastud.io to bring you MOTHERED - a psychological horror role-playing game

As always we've got 5 keys for Bluesky. Follow & share, we'll pick 5 winners on Nov 27th

www.pantaloon.io
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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We've added 100 new CDs to our collection of press CDs from GamePro magazine, with thousands of pieces of game art, screenshots, and more

So, what's the GamePro press CD collection? We put together an explainer
The art of GamePro | VGHF Library Highlights
YouTube video by The Video Game History Foundation
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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It Takes a War is OUT NOW 📶

@freeze.ltd has crafted a tactical team shooter (!?) with depth, gravity & more memorable moments than you can shake an AK47 at

ICYMI, we have 5 keys to celebrate! Follow & share; we’ll pick 5 random winners on Monday

store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...

#indiegames
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Psikyo titles delist on Steam this week. No discount available
Psikyo titles will delist on Steam on Oct 31 due to expiration of license agreement

-STRIKERS 1945
-STRIKERS 1945 II
-STRIKERS 1945 III
-GUNBIRD
-GUNBIRD 2
-GUNBARICH
-Samurai Aces + Ep 2 + Ep 3
-SOL DIVIDE
-Dragon Blaze
-ZERO GUNNER 2

psikyo-portal.com/notice_25101...
October 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of Greg Newby, who led Project Gutenberg ( @gutenberg.org ) with passion and purpose. Greg’s belief in free and open access to knowledge continues to inspire us and so many others working to preserve our shared culture online. gutenberg.org/about/newby....
October 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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THE RITUAL IS COMPLETE 👁️

The Cardinals update is OUT NOW. A free expansion to Occlude, bringing 24 new puzzles with it, new Artefacts & Objects & host of other improvements

store.steampowered.com/app/3547010/...

I've got 5 keys here! Follow, share this & I'll pick 5 winners on Friday

#indiegames
October 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM