hlx
@hlx.bsky.social
Nerd, generalist, gaming since the 80s. Books, jazz, tech, movies and retro nostalgia. Avid PC gamer. In previous life: C, C#, JS, UX dev.
He/Him. Proponent of Wheaton's Law.
He/Him. Proponent of Wheaton's Law.
Griz! Long time no social media interaction. You back(ish)?
December 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Griz! Long time no social media interaction. You back(ish)?
now THAT'S a charitable score on Highlander 2 :)
December 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
now THAT'S a charitable score on Highlander 2 :)
I played wolverine and enjoyed him quite a bit. But then checked out Cap’s shield throw which ruled. Will defo look at Storm though.
December 3, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I played wolverine and enjoyed him quite a bit. But then checked out Cap’s shield throw which ruled. Will defo look at Storm though.
I’ve played just a bit of it. Which characters in the roster feel least clunky to you? Got any recommendations for a absolutely-not-a-pro-gamer?
December 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I’ve played just a bit of it. Which characters in the roster feel least clunky to you? Got any recommendations for a absolutely-not-a-pro-gamer?
search-action is a term coined in late 20th century Japan for games like super metroid or castlevania.
November 30, 2025 at 1:41 AM
search-action is a term coined in late 20th century Japan for games like super metroid or castlevania.
outstanding! rock on then and do enjoy the festivities :)
November 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
outstanding! rock on then and do enjoy the festivities :)
is it as good as you hoped it would turn out to be?
November 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
is it as good as you hoped it would turn out to be?
I don't like that one, no. Please take it away.
November 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I don't like that one, no. Please take it away.
wow. this feels like a neat little space of possibilities.
November 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM
wow. this feels like a neat little space of possibilities.
man, these people. I feel dumber just by reading this.
November 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
man, these people. I feel dumber just by reading this.
snow enjoyers unite! I too feel the vibes of snowy weather far outweigh the inconveniences :)
November 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
snow enjoyers unite! I too feel the vibes of snowy weather far outweigh the inconveniences :)
it took about 4h for me to start actively loathe this quote.
November 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
it took about 4h for me to start actively loathe this quote.
this part on desire made me actually physically cringe. as in I made a face while reading this. quite a feat.
also this is strangely inspiring - recently I'm feeling quite good about anything half-decent I write.
also this is strangely inspiring - recently I'm feeling quite good about anything half-decent I write.
November 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
this part on desire made me actually physically cringe. as in I made a face while reading this. quite a feat.
also this is strangely inspiring - recently I'm feeling quite good about anything half-decent I write.
also this is strangely inspiring - recently I'm feeling quite good about anything half-decent I write.
brilliant! so that's weekend's essay plans sorted then. good to see a new one from you Mr. Gervais
November 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
brilliant! so that's weekend's essay plans sorted then. good to see a new one from you Mr. Gervais
this is how I learned about it :)
November 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
this is how I learned about it :)
Penne or tagliatelle/parpadelle no contest
November 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Penne or tagliatelle/parpadelle no contest
is YT rebroadcast on Wednesday or on the 9th?
October 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
is YT rebroadcast on Wednesday or on the 9th?
of course - to quote id Software PR: "you control the buttons you press"
July 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
of course - to quote id Software PR: "you control the buttons you press"
so happy to learn there are more Highlander TV show sickos out there. it was appointment viewing for me when it was coming out and impacted me greatly.
June 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
so happy to learn there are more Highlander TV show sickos out there. it was appointment viewing for me when it was coming out and impacted me greatly.