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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 9h

It's also apparently much worse on Linux than before, but I'm sure spending multiple dev salaries with of tokens will be a good investment for them /s

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 16h

Valor Mortis absolutely has the sauce. If other Souls-likes don't borrow from it going forward I'll be shocked.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 14/10/2026

"Join forces with an opiate-dependent mathematician."

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 14/10/2026

Not that you should change your username too, but "ohthatsmaddie" goes pretty hard.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 14/10/2026

It might just be bsky compression, but this version is *slightly* better. Definitely not high res, though. img.gamewith.jp/img/6ac11302...

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 13/10/2026

I have an appointment when I get off work at 3, and a concert at 6 but @valormortis.bsky.social is out today so I guess I'm streaming between the two? Being an adult and having a day job blows.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 12/10/2026

Gitea is great for this since it has easy-to-use mirroring out of the box. But maybe stop before you go too far and end up with 150GB in just Godot releases.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 11/10/2026

3 weeks until my birthday, but much more importantly, trying to beat all the Soulsborne games in one sitting. And I'm a speed-walker at best, far from a speed runner. How Long to Beat has it taking 240 hours. It obviously won't take *that* long, but it definitely puts it into perspective.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 10/10/2026

RetroSpace. Instant classic if you're an immersive sim sicko.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 07/10/2026

Kind of interesting you got rid of Plex before your Roku since the amount of data they stream from their devices to home is immense, and most of it's used for telemetry and target ads, iirc.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 07/10/2026

If the person/people talented enough to crack Denuvo consistently isn't well versed in online anonymity I'll be shocked. Hopefully they aren't using windows, though, or maybe Microslop will help out again.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 06/10/2026

I also have an (possibly) unseen prototype/dev builds of MDK that I really need to make time to dump and go through. What I really need to do is stop buying things.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 06/10/2026

I've had, what I think, is an undumped Xbox demo disc on my desk for like 3 months now but the drive I bought to be able to rip games gets here this week and I'm so excited to not look at this demo in shame every day.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 05/10/2026

Steam link for anyone interested: store.steampowered.com/app/4810650/...

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 04/10/2026

It somewhat follows work-from-home trends, doesn't it? That would make a lot of sense, especially if your audience is older (late 20s+) and more likely to have office jobs where they were able to WFH post-pandemic but are now being called back to office.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 04/10/2026

"$36,000 - Home Grown Textures (get me a colonoscopy from which the images will be used to texture the various gibs and meat moss scattered throughout the game)" Go check out the PIG IRON Kickstarter so one of the weirdest stretch goals I've ever seen gets met. www.kickstarter.com/projects/pos...

Black text on a green background which is itself on a fleshy background.

$36,000 COLON-FRESH TEXTURES

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 03/10/2026

Only mentioning the combat since I think it's the main complaint I've seen from people. While I don't think it's a master class in hack and slash gameplay, it's on par with a DMC or Darksiders. There is probably more combat than there needs to be, but it didn't bother me.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 03/10/2026

Control Resonant was fantastic. If you like Remedy and the universe, it's a 10/10. The new characters and writing were great, there's plenty of lore as expecter, and the game is good mechanically too. The movement feels incredible. Maybe it's the Souls player in me, but the combat's decent.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 02/10/2026

It does specifically say "other creator's content" so hopefully clipping our own content won't be affected.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 02/10/2026

It specifically says "other creator's content" but I have the same question/concern.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 27/09/2026

I'd say making content on commission is separate from your own too, so 6.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 25/09/2026

Happy Halo 3 release day to those who celebrate.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 25/09/2026

Control Resonant does excellent job of showing off Remedy's unique brand of storytelling. Alan Wake, AW2, and Control all felt like they had similar gameplay but Resonant is far removed from all of them, yet it still feels distinctly Remedy. Doesn't hurt that it's been a blast to play so far.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 24/09/2026

If you were on the fence at all, I can't recommend the game enough. I've got a busy few weeks planned, but I hope I can make time to come back and 100% it. The game absolutely deserves it.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 24/09/2026

I hate being out on a timer in any game, and I hope they don't bring it back, but it does genuinely make you think more about who you help, what quests you do, etc. I'm so bummed we probably have to wait 6-8 years for a sequel. It sets up so well for what should be a generational story.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 24/09/2026

Dawnwalker is a fantastic game that feels like a natural evolution of the Witcher formula. The writing is compelling, the characters are interesting and well acted, and it gives you freedom where most RPGs wouldn't. After 54 hours I have 4/6 endings and am guessing I've done 90% of quests.

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This Week in Videogames @thisweekinvideogames.com · 23/09/2026

"When they call it like the [Houses] of Lamentation or whatever, maybe they just threw Gollum in the sphincter door, and he’s just there getting choked by the sphincter, and he’s all like ‘Shire! Baggins!’. You never know."

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 22/09/2026

Ah yes, just what Halo needs, to be more like Call of Duty.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 18/09/2026

When I tried to use it, I got an error saying artist codes can't be used during a site wide sale. Didn't stop me from buying, but figured I'd mention it.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 18/09/2026

Go support Darren OR ELSE (there aren't any consequences and I hope you have a nice day)

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 12/09/2026

Ah yes, just what I wanted, culture being taught by a bot. One of the worst parts of AI is how it homogenizes everything it touches. Letting it run rampant in creative spaces is going to be a disaster for any/all internet culture.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 12/09/2026

So make smaller games. I know it's not that simple, but there's a ton of room for AA games right now. Not every one will pop off, but if your investment isn't tens (or hundreds) of millions it's a lot more palatable and the opportunity for success is the same (just look at E33, or Dawnwalker).

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 12/09/2026

I finally got around to making a guide to set up my Infamous UGC replacement server. www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_Gn...

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Infamous 2 UGC Replacement Server - InfamousReborn

YouTube video by AlaskanBeard

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 10/09/2026

I wouldn't normally advocate for a business doing refunds, but when the basis was explicitly tariffs that were later declared illegal, it seems like the pertinent thing to do. Especially when your last quarter profits were almost $1B.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 10/09/2026

"We won't refund Switch price increases because customers agreed to the new prices, but here's a pity sale."

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 04/09/2026

when you think you made one change but then git status starts scrolling

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 03/09/2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker is good.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 02/09/2026

How often does Valve actually pull licenses or the ability to download, though? Even in the case of licensing issues they've historically just delisted games, not removed them from people's libraries. They also don't usually outright ban people for ToS violations, at least that I've seen.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 02/09/2026

"You'll make us money or you won't exist." - Some Take-Two/Rockstar Exec probably

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 02/09/2026

I think we could all use a pork bun right now.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 02/09/2026

I think we could all use a pork bun right now.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 02/09/2026

I miss the street games so much. EA Sports Big had some bangers, but they really cooked with the Street games.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 01/09/2026

There's a replacement Infamous 2/Festival of Blood UGC server at 152.5(three).194.56. You can point your PS3 or RPCS3 DNS at it, or make local a-records for infamous2-release.ps3.online.scea.com and dbhhpqias9rrc.cloudfront.net pointing to the same IP.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 31/08/2026

Twisted Tower was a blast. I can't recommend it enough as a fun, 8-hour FPS. It absolutely pays homage to Bioshock while feeling wholly distinct. It also had a good story. Unique, entertaining enough, and more importantly, not entirely predictable.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 30/08/2026

I don't need to preserve every leak. I don't need to preserve every leak. I don't need to preserve every leak. I don't need to preserve every leak. I don't need to preserve every leak. I don't need to preserve every leak. I don't need to preserve every leak. I don't need to preserve every leak.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 28/08/2026

Good Charlotte was great. Avenged Sevenfold was good. Statica is one of the worst things I've heard in my life.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 28/08/2026

I'm going to an outdoor concert today 🫠

A screenshot of a weather app that shows the weather in Deer Valley arizona.

Its currently 111 with a high of 111 and a low of 87.
The hourly forecast is 110 at 5PM, 108 at 6, 105 at 7, 101 at 8, 99 at 9, 97 at 10, and 94 at 11PM.

The sunrise and sunset are at 5:59AM and 7PM respectively. The UV Index is 8 (very high)

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 19/08/2026

It is once again "too many games" season.

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AlaskanBeard - Zack @alaskanbeard.com · 17/08/2026

Just told my dogs to ready up when they weren't sitting for breakfast. At least I'm not using scrum terms, I guess.

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