Pete Skerritt
@peteskerritt.com
Video game player since 1976. Likes to talk about video games from arcades to modern day. Specializes in sports video games from the past. Probably quote-posts a bit too much.
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Pete Skerritt
@peteskerritt.com
· Nov 20
Pete's Perspective
Personal gaming stories and retro game collecting from the original PlayStation to the Wii.
peteskerritt.com
So I finally rolled out the new peteskerritt.com website today-- moving from Wix back to WordPress. It's been a slower day in the office, so I've had some extra time to write a couple of things and get them posted.
While I can't/won't guarantee update schedules, this is where my writing will go.
While I can't/won't guarantee update schedules, this is where my writing will go.
It's more like a 75-25 advantage for the dullards over the educated. Social media completed the brainrot process, and now they believe that stupid is king. (Or THE King, given the state of things.)
“Think about how stupid the average American is, and then realize that half of the people are dumber than that.”
RIP George Carlin.
RIP George Carlin.
December 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It's more like a 75-25 advantage for the dullards over the educated. Social media completed the brainrot process, and now they believe that stupid is king. (Or THE King, given the state of things.)
"Clair Obscur-like" is going to be the next "Soulslike", in that I automatically disqualify games given these designations given how much I dislike the source material's gameplay concepts.
I really hate how games media handles anything out of China: www.thegamer.com/clair-obscur...
We're getting a gorgeous remake of one of their best RPGs ever, but the clown does zero research about it and just goes "I'm getting a lot of Boss Baby vibes from this..."
We're getting a gorgeous remake of one of their best RPGs ever, but the clown does zero research about it and just goes "I'm getting a lot of Boss Baby vibes from this..."
We've Got Our First Clair Obscur-like, And It's A Chinese Game Called Sword And Fairy 4: Remake
Some shots almost looks like a Clair Obscur DLC.
www.thegamer.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"Clair Obscur-like" is going to be the next "Soulslike", in that I automatically disqualify games given these designations given how much I dislike the source material's gameplay concepts.
Seahawks vs. 49ers not being the last game of the NFL regular season-- especially considering everything at stake-- is borderline criminal. Ravens/Steelers should have been Saturday night.
You can argue that "loser goes home" for Ravens/Steelers is more compelling, but both are mid (at best) teams.
You can argue that "loser goes home" for Ravens/Steelers is more compelling, but both are mid (at best) teams.
December 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Seahawks vs. 49ers not being the last game of the NFL regular season-- especially considering everything at stake-- is borderline criminal. Ravens/Steelers should have been Saturday night.
You can argue that "loser goes home" for Ravens/Steelers is more compelling, but both are mid (at best) teams.
You can argue that "loser goes home" for Ravens/Steelers is more compelling, but both are mid (at best) teams.
Describe your BlueSky account in a single image
December 29, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Describe your BlueSky account in a single image
When you’re having a tough time and might be suffering from low self-esteem, visit Facebook comments. You’ll quickly realize that, even on your worst day, your IQ is still at least 1,000 points higher than the brain-rotted morons who post comments there.
December 29, 2025 at 2:31 AM
When you’re having a tough time and might be suffering from low self-esteem, visit Facebook comments. You’ll quickly realize that, even on your worst day, your IQ is still at least 1,000 points higher than the brain-rotted morons who post comments there.
Get Fred Warner a job in a booth (when he retires). Very insightful guy, explaining things in understandable terms, approachable personality.
December 29, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Get Fred Warner a job in a booth (when he retires). Very insightful guy, explaining things in understandable terms, approachable personality.
C’mon, ESPN. Proofreaders are out there.
December 29, 2025 at 12:21 AM
C’mon, ESPN. Proofreaders are out there.
The Tank Bowl is coming.
December 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Tank Bowl is coming.
I sit in mourning, weeping for the vacation that was. Tomorrow morning, I slip and slide into work in an ice storm after 9 days off. Now comes 3 months of lamenting winter and shoring things up at my school for upcoming state-standardized testing.
December 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I sit in mourning, weeping for the vacation that was. Tomorrow morning, I slip and slide into work in an ice storm after 9 days off. Now comes 3 months of lamenting winter and shoring things up at my school for upcoming state-standardized testing.
It’s Tune Time.
scooby doo from the scooby doo cartoon is making a funny face
ALT: scooby doo from the scooby doo cartoon is making a funny face
media.tenor.com
December 28, 2025 at 3:39 AM
It’s Tune Time.
Don’t worry. There’s still enough “gamers” out there to defend AI for you & keep your business afloat, even if you won’t get what you want in getting some of us to not reject it.
I’m going to keep demonizing AI, because it’s fucking terrible for society at large. CEOs don’t give a shit, of course.
I’m going to keep demonizing AI, because it’s fucking terrible for society at large. CEOs don’t give a shit, of course.
Professor Layton Boss Wants People To Stop Demonizing Generative AI
Level-5 CEO Wants People To Stop Demonizing Generative AI
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino has shared further thoughts on AI after a past interview of his went viral online
kotaku.com
December 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Don’t worry. There’s still enough “gamers” out there to defend AI for you & keep your business afloat, even if you won’t get what you want in getting some of us to not reject it.
I’m going to keep demonizing AI, because it’s fucking terrible for society at large. CEOs don’t give a shit, of course.
I’m going to keep demonizing AI, because it’s fucking terrible for society at large. CEOs don’t give a shit, of course.
My hockey friends know, but other sports fans… consider this:
The Grand Rapids Griffins have now played 28 AHL games. They have won 26 of them.
That’s right. Two losses. One in regulation.
They’ve outscored their opponents 114 goals to just 48.
This is mind-boggling. And amazing.
The Grand Rapids Griffins have now played 28 AHL games. They have won 26 of them.
That’s right. Two losses. One in regulation.
They’ve outscored their opponents 114 goals to just 48.
This is mind-boggling. And amazing.
December 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
My hockey friends know, but other sports fans… consider this:
The Grand Rapids Griffins have now played 28 AHL games. They have won 26 of them.
That’s right. Two losses. One in regulation.
They’ve outscored their opponents 114 goals to just 48.
This is mind-boggling. And amazing.
The Grand Rapids Griffins have now played 28 AHL games. They have won 26 of them.
That’s right. Two losses. One in regulation.
They’ve outscored their opponents 114 goals to just 48.
This is mind-boggling. And amazing.
Matt LaFleur conniptions are just comedy now. Dude is gonna burst a blood vessel.
December 28, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Matt LaFleur conniptions are just comedy now. Dude is gonna burst a blood vessel.
That snapped football to the dome would’ve been NFL’s Greatest Follies-worthy.
December 28, 2025 at 2:07 AM
That snapped football to the dome would’ve been NFL’s Greatest Follies-worthy.
Considering that I was almost late for my wedding because I was too into playing it? Yeah.
(The marriage was a mistake for both of us, so maybe the game was trying to tell me something.)
Score challenges felt like an arcade game at home, but THPS was so much more than just score.
(The marriage was a mistake for both of us, so maybe the game was trying to tell me something.)
Score challenges felt like an arcade game at home, but THPS was so much more than just score.
Now that the "Hawk's" out of the bag... 😉
Is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater one of your favorite Retro Games?
What's so special about it to you?
Is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater one of your favorite Retro Games?
What's so special about it to you?
December 28, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Considering that I was almost late for my wedding because I was too into playing it? Yeah.
(The marriage was a mistake for both of us, so maybe the game was trying to tell me something.)
Score challenges felt like an arcade game at home, but THPS was so much more than just score.
(The marriage was a mistake for both of us, so maybe the game was trying to tell me something.)
Score challenges felt like an arcade game at home, but THPS was so much more than just score.
I’m still having as much fun with Ultimate NES Remix today as I did more than a decade ago.
I wish I could properly articulate why this succeeds where Nintendo World Championships for Switch failed, because it’s such a wide gap between the two.
I wish I could properly articulate why this succeeds where Nintendo World Championships for Switch failed, because it’s such a wide gap between the two.
December 28, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I’m still having as much fun with Ultimate NES Remix today as I did more than a decade ago.
I wish I could properly articulate why this succeeds where Nintendo World Championships for Switch failed, because it’s such a wide gap between the two.
I wish I could properly articulate why this succeeds where Nintendo World Championships for Switch failed, because it’s such a wide gap between the two.
Chicken a la Kirk
Deep Dish Nine
You’ve just opened up a Star Trek Themed Restaurant.
What are you calling it?
What are you calling it?
December 27, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Chicken a la Kirk
What I wouldn’t give to see this game get a re-release. Easily my favorite ColecoVision game.
Can you stop WOPR? Defend NORAD in WarGames on ColecoVision. Alarms blare missiles fly save the world. #WarGames #ColecoVision #RetroGaming
December 27, 2025 at 10:59 PM
What I wouldn’t give to see this game get a re-release. Easily my favorite ColecoVision game.
Hey, CJ Stroud:
a woman says what the hell are you doing in a kitchen
ALT: a woman says what the hell are you doing in a kitchen
media.tenor.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Hey, CJ Stroud:
I’ve ALWAYS hated Nintendo’s decisions when it came to the JoyCons, especially the lack of a D-Pad. It’s a big reason why buying Pro Controllers was an absolute necessity for both Switch and Switch 2.
But Nintendo has always been big on gimmicky controllers, so par for the course, I guess.
But Nintendo has always been big on gimmicky controllers, so par for the course, I guess.
"This Just Didn't Fit Into My Gaming Lifestyle" - Hideki Kamiya Isn't Happy About Switch 2's Lack Of A D-Pad.
"This Just Didn't Fit Into My Gaming Lifestyle" - Hideki Kamiya Isn't Happy About Switch 2's Lack Of A D-Pad
"In this age of diversity, the manufacturer itself has stubbornly refused"
www.nintendolife.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I’ve ALWAYS hated Nintendo’s decisions when it came to the JoyCons, especially the lack of a D-Pad. It’s a big reason why buying Pro Controllers was an absolute necessity for both Switch and Switch 2.
But Nintendo has always been big on gimmicky controllers, so par for the course, I guess.
But Nintendo has always been big on gimmicky controllers, so par for the course, I guess.