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Just a Grandad who loves video gaming. Husband, Dad, Grandad, and Twitch Streamer. https://www.twitch.tv/stoatdog
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Right now, you can grab a PS5 for just £20 more than an Xbox Series S—and get way more storage.

Microsoft's budget console suddenly feels less appealing amid VRAM shortages and AI-driven market chaos. #GamingDeals #ConsoleWars
November 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Get a nice discount on the Steam Deck LCD during Valve's Black Friday sale
#SteamDeck #SteamOS #Linux #Gaming
Get a nice discount on the Steam Deck LCD during Valve's Black Friday sale
It's Black Friday Monday, because nowadays it's a whole week thing and thanks to Valve you can grab a great deal on the Steam Deck too!
www.gamingonlinux.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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A new Proton Experimental update was released that makes NASCAR 25 playable on #SteamDeck, fixes Marvel Rivals, and more:

steamdeckhq.com/proton-exper...
A New Proton Experimental Update Was Released, Fixing NASCAR 25, Marvel Rivals, and More - Steam Deck HQ
A new Proton Experimental update was released that makes NASCAR 25 playable on Steam Deck, fixes Marvel Rivals, and more.
steamdeckhq.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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ARC Raiders nearly launched as an open-world co-op PvE game inspired by Shadow of the Colossus, Left 4 Dead, and PUBG.

Now a hit PvPvE extraction shooter, it boasts 400K+ concurrent Steam players and a unique blend of epic raids and squad play.
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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The Nightdive Studios enhanced Quake II re-release is now Steam Deck Verified
#QuakeII #FPS #Quake2 #Quake #RetroGaming #SteamDeck #SteamOS
The Nightdive Studios enhanced Quake II re-release is now Steam Deck Verified
With the latest minor update, the newer Quake II re-release that saw Nightdive Studios jump in to improve it is now Steam Deck Verified.
www.gamingonlinux.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Baldur's Gate 3 consoles just got a massive update: 10 new subclasses, a Commoner class, restored cut content, and even more romance options.

Larian keeps expanding the epic RPG experience for console players nonstop!

#BaldursGate3 #RPG
November 21, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Blimey it was cold this morning on the way to work. It was so cold even the chess computers were cheating.
November 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Euro Truck Simulator 2’s massive 1.57 update revamps Scandinavia with rebuilt cities, HDR support, dynamic cargo loading, and powerful Scania SUPER trucks.

New rest stops, improved navigation, and fresh DLC content drive the experience forward. #EuroTruck #GamingUpdate
November 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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ARC Raiders delivers thrilling PvPvE raids with smart AI and proximity chat, creating intense teamwork in a machine-overrun world.

Despite some UX quirks, over 400K players rave about its fun, fast-paced extraction shooter action. #ArcRaiders #Gaming
November 20, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Why do people think that the long-fabled, often-rumored, still non-existent Half-Life 3 is imminent? We investigated: https://bit.ly/3JXPdXe
November 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Guild Wars Reforged arrives on Steam and Windows PC on Dec 3, 2025, with revamped visuals, controller support, and all expansions bundled for $19.99.

A legendary MMORPG reborn for a new generation of players.
November 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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The WoW Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition pre-expansion patch arrives on January 13.

Learn more: blizz.ly/3K11NoC
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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⚡ Massive news for #GuildWars fans! 🎉
#ArenaNet just revealed #GuildWarsReforged - an enhanced version of the original Trilogy, FREE for existing owners on Dec 3rd. Lower price for new players + #SteamDeck support! 🔥
youtu.be/80f2LGducmM?...
#MMORPG #PCGaming #NostalgiaGaming
Guild Wars Reforged Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Guild Wars 2
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November 19, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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The internet, collectively, when the announcement dropped.

#valve #SteamMachine #SteamDeck #GabeCube
November 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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'ARC Raiders' sold over 4M copies in its first 11 days 🎮
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Valve has no plans for a Steam Deck successor yet, aiming for a major leap in performance and architecture rather than small upgrades.

Current tech doesn’t meet their standards for a true next-gen handheld. #SteamDeck #GamingTech
November 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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I've summarized the truth about Loeb's 10 "anomalies" about 3I/ATLAS in one post.

Thanks to @deschscoveries.bsky.social @michael-w-busch.bsky.social @cometary.org and @marshall-eubanks.bsky.social for contributing their expertise!
Loeb’s 3I/ATLAS “Anomalies” Explained
Avi Loeb continues to claim that 3I/ATLAS has many anomalous behaviors that lead to the conclusion that it “might” be an alien spacecraft.  He carefully hedges the probability that it is a spacecraft ...
sites.psu.edu
November 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection gets Steam Deck Verified ahead of release
#MortalKombat #SteamDeck #SteamOS #Linux #Proton #Atari
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection gets Steam Deck Verified ahead of release
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection releases soon from Digital Eclipse and Atari and ahead of release Valve have given it the green tick to be Steam Deck Verified.
www.gamingonlinux.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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SCOOP: For the last two years, Microsoft has pushed Xbox to hit profit margins of 30%, an ambitious target that's far higher than the industry average.

This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.

Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Microsoft Pushes Xbox Division to Hit Higher Profit Margins
Management’s goal of 30% profit margins for gaming has led to job losses, canceled projects
www.bloomberg.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Take a look at this great video by the Slow Mo Guys. They explain how arcade game displays work - regular CRT and also Vector based ones. Without doubt the best explanation I've ever seen.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJVp...
Arcade Machines look WEIRD in Slow Mo - The Slow Mo Guys
YouTube video by The Slow Mo Guys
www.youtube.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Guillermo del Toro puts all of his skills to bear in Frankenstein as he goes for a tale of tragedy, romance, and redemption rather than a straight horror flick.

Our review: bit.ly/48nBp21
October 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM