iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Finished Mother 1 last night! This was the GBA version from the Mother 1+2 compilation. Being the fan translation, it had the easy ring and I used it for a bit before deciding "wait a sec I LOVE old school RPG shenanigans" and made a fresh save leaving it in Ninten's room. It was a fun playthrough 😌

Anbernic RG34XX showing a screen from the credits of Mother 1
Text: Nintendo Tokyo Research and Development Products, APE inc.

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

#promosky update 😳 Currently playing: Mother 1 aka Earthbound Beginnings aka Earthbound Zero Currently listening: Hyperfixated on "Ladytron" and "The Birthday Massacre" as of late Currently watching: The Flash (rewatch, on season 3), Reacher Season 4 Most anticipated game for 2026: Stage Tour

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I had a dream I was looking for something and woke up never finding it. I don't know what I was looking for but part of me wants to go back to sleep so I can continue looking for it for Dreamland me 😭😂

serge from Chrono cross with an expression of awe

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FantasyAnime @fantasyanime.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Happy Anniversary to the North American release of Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium 🎂🎉 One of the Sega Genesis' best RPGs! Epic sci-fi fantasy, unforgettable characters, and a story that still hits hard decades later.

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

In January, I managed to also finish both FF2 (GBA Dawn of Souls) and FF7 (PSX via PlayStation Classic Mini) for the first time! Honestly feels weird to be actually beating games back to back for once lmao Of the FF games pre-X, I have 3, 8 and 9 left to do 💪

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

The hyper fixation gremlin in me knows the New Horizons update dropped but it really wants to bully the empire in Final Fantasy II 😭

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I have finally capped off my playthrough of Final Fantasy VI Advance 😌 Always mind-blowing how much they were able to do on carts (referring to the SNES version) back then The GBA port is... Interesting! But it didn't hinder my enjoyment I also still need to do the bonus content 💪

Rg34xx device displaying Final Fantasy 6 Advance's "The End" screen

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

I started playing Pokémon Prism lately, it's actually the first Pokémon hack I've really played 💀 It's been a lot of fun so far, and last night I encountered a shiny Zubat in the Haunted Forest (1/8192) 😌

Stats screen of a shiny Zubat in Pokemon prism

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

PS2 SG controller is my favorite of the OG controllers, can't wait to grab this one 🔥

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

It's been about a year or so since I've been on bluesky, let's do another #promosky -Guitar Hero -Rock Band -Clone Hero -YARG -Touhou Project -Retro Games -Kamen Rider -Tamagotchi -Sonic -Monster Hunter -Phantasy Star Online -SHMUP -Iron Maiden -Ukulele -Mega Man -Chrono series -Animal Crossing

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Been having so much fun playing Guitar Hero III lately, this mod (Better GH3) makes the PC version so much better 🔥 Even comes with the DLC songs and is playable online (still need to try that part though lmao) youtu.be/RWRoxHwAM9E?...

youtu.be

BetterGH3 - Release Trailer

YouTube video by lunalawl

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

I have acquired Final Fantasy Tactics Ivalice Chronicles, gonna do a "co-op" run with my brother 😌

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

I am still here, current obsession being Rock Band 3 Deluxe via RPCS3 It's so goooood 😌

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Been addicted to playing Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst yet again! My two highest level characters currently are a RAcaseal (lv149) and a FOnewm (lv140), but I still havent played much ultimate in multiplayer yet 😭 Made a Team that's only my brother and I so far too called "BraveNuWorld" 😂 #Ephinea

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

I finally nabbed a mini pc lately, one of those beelink ser 5 max! While my desktop is nice for intensive stuff, it's really cool having something I can just move from room to room when I just want to chill or play something with my brother 😌

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Got back into F-Zero 99 recently since I've been playing Maximum Velocity for GBA and I cant get over how much a banger concept F-Zero 99 is. It accurately simulates my morning commute.

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Already that time of the year where I cant sleep because of hot weather RNG 😭

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Turned 34 on Saturday (👴) and my gift to myself was finally snagging an Anbernic RG34XX! See, it has 34 in its name lmao

Anbernic RG34XX (Indigo) displaying the title screen for Final Fantasy V Advance

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Went ahead and ordered this bad boy, and I'm actually really excited to try this out lmao I only really use both a modded and unmodded Playstation 2 SG Guitar Controller which are loud, so this might let me play later without worry 😂

A picture of the CRKD Neo S controller with 5-fret attachment

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Been playing Pokemon Unite again for the first time in ages (mostly against bots lmfao) Actually pretty excited about Alolan Raichu coming in April, Raichu is one of my top favorite mons 😌

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

On second thought... idk about the PC performance stuff I've seen. My PC isnt great lmao

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

I've been too sick to start Wilds just yet, but looking forward to playing some MH again 💪

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

CRKD x Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller up for preorder at CRKD buff.ly/4ifts0u #ad (Multi-platform) starting at $104.49 w/ code WARIO64 or Xbox/PC $113.99 w/ code WARIO64 buff.ly/3EZkXbF Trailer: buff.ly/4hXNwoi

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Despite being bedridden today, the Pokémon Presents as well as a new guitar controller reveal from CRKD??? Hell yeah dude

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I dont think its allergies... I got chills like mad 😭

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Allergies are beating my ass bro I just wanna SNEEZE

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

My brother and I are gonna play HeartGold(me)/SoulSilver(him) together, and I'm gonna do it. I'm gonna pick Chikorita

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

My dad has had the flu over the weekend, but he's getting better. I keep being paranoid that I'm about to get it everytime something is slightly off with me now though lmao

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Casually playing Pokémon Sapphire and I think this is my first ever shiny encounter in Gen III ✨ And yes, it was more of a pain in the ass to catch than it should've been lmfao

Battle screen in pokemon sapphire showing the trainer and a wild shiny whismur

Laney the shiny whismur in battle against a wild whismur

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

This is what everyone is excited about?

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Getting off caffeine/energy drinks and I guess I wasn't prepared for the withdrawals because last night fucked me UP Feeling a lot better today at least, but that was one of the worst feeling I've ever had, whatever it was

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Been listening to Monoral a ton again lately, I love their songs 😭

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Stumbled upon a N64 Expansion Pak while out at 2nd and Charles, now I can finally play games that require it on original hardware 😌

A crt television displaying the legend of zelda: majoras mask
Deku link stands in clock town

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

I finally did it, after being walled by a couple exits lmao First time getting 96 Exits in Super Mario World/SMW Advance 😌 Now the question is, will I go for all Dragon Coins!? Maybe if I get bored enough someday LOL Exits between bros: Mario = 46 Luigi = 50

An emulation device showing the "congratulations!" Screen from Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World. Mario and Luigi are depicted doing peace signs in a hot air balloon while birds fly around with a "congratulations!" banner

An emulation device depicting the text

"Mario and Luigi have found all the goals.

Congratulations!!!

Now you can play a slightly different Dinosaur Land!"

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Super Mario Maker 2 Multiplayer Co-OP with randoms is a beautiful experience still lmao

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Ow my head hurts, mostly feel it in my sinus and right eye 😩

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

It was very fun, highly recommend if you have one in your area. Uke is a lot of fun to learn and play with others 😌

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Pretty excited, might be going to an ukulele meetup tomorrow I havent been to one in so so long

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Happy 💾 @happychoice.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

why don’t computers have these cupholders anymore… they were so useful

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Here is my 2nd & Charles haul from earlier today. The GH2 strategy guide in particular is hilarious and I love it, the sticker sheet is even still fully intact!

Objects shown: Bradygames Guitar Hero II Strategy Guide, Super Mario Odyssey Traveler's Guide, Rush's "Moving Pictures" album, Lynch Mob's self-titled album (ex-Dokken guitar player George Lynch's project after Dokken at the time)

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Last night, I played a ton of Super Mario World (Super Mario Advance 2) and I think I might aim for All Exits on this version since I've never done that before 💪

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Already have 2 tenor ukuleles, but I keep scrolling looking at soprano size ones because they're so adorbs 😭

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Since Nicko McBrain (🥁) retired from touring with Iron Maiden, I've been listening to his inaugural album with them: Piece of Mind (1983); a lot and damn it brings back a lot of good memories! Dad got it for me and my brother as one of our Christmas gifts in the mid 2000s

Album cover for Iron Maiden's "piece of mind" album featuring their mascot eddie in a straight jacket, struggling in chains in a padded room

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Noooooo I fell asleep immediately after getting home from work, possibly ruining my sleep schedule. 2026 will be my year for sure tho 🙏

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy New Year! I slept a lot... and also suffered my first casualty on Dreamers Farm in HM:FOMT 😭 I knew the chain of snowstorms would claim a victim at some point, RIP Esquire the Chicken 🕯 Winter is no joke!

3 characters stand around a gravesite in harvest moon friends of mineral town. Carter says "today an animal/animals from Dreamers Farm passed away."

3 characters stand around a gravesite in harvest moon friends of mineral town. Carter says "esquire", naming the chicken that was lost

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Looking back on 2024 like "wait I didnt do anything" lmao But to be fair, 2020 part 4 was a stressful year

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Thinking of starting a new RetroAchievements account sometime soon, my old one is bloated with games I was just trying out and I havent used it in eons. I want to use it for games I'm not on my first playthrough of (so it isnt distracting) that I feel I might be able to hunt some cheevos in 🤠

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chao ☆ @chaoelsh.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Harvest Moon FOMT still going well, I just got into year 1 winter last night and the back to back snowstorms are making me anxious LOL My first time having to go out and get medicine for a few of the animals Fortunately, I havent lost any of them yet 🙏

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