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Jeff Gerstmann @jeffgerstmann.com · 10/09/2026

Sony saw "phys-" and didn't bother to read the rest of the word, they just knew they needed out ASAP.

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Liam @jazzyfuture.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The message included with this proto dump is rad

Today, I’m releasing the SNES proof-of-concept alpha of Project Dream, the proto-type that would go on to become Banjo-Kazooie.

I’ve held on to this for years, it was fun to have something that only a handful of people had, and as I am several people removed from how it got out of Rare to begin with, I didn’t want to risk that it could somehow get someone else in trouble, (so how I got it is a story I don’t plan to share.) I will just say that I got it from someone who got it from someone, who got it from somewhere.

But with the current state of the industry and Microsoft's current heartless gutting and mismanagement of Rare and other companies it controls, plus with how long it's been, I feel it's more important to make sure this is properly preserved, and the ROM dissected by people with far more knowledge on how to do such things.

I hope by releasing this, that it also inspires other people to release what they have as well. I know the Twelve Tales Conker 64 prototype is out there somewhere, but sadly, this is the only thing that I have.

There is little joy left in the industry, as it relentlessly marches towards AI, layoffs, l anti-preservation and ownership tactics, and, in Microsoft’s case, the support and approval of literal genocide in Gaza.

Let’s get the last beautiful things hiding on our hard drives out there for everyone. That's all we have left.

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 09/09/2026

Her visor keeps getting ANGRIER.

A 3D render of Samus Aran, as she is depicted in Metroid Prime. She is fully covered by the robotic sci-fi suit she's wearing, appearing closer to a robot than a human.

A 3D render of Samus Aran, as she is depicted in Metroid: Samus Returns. She is fully covered by the robotic sci-fi suit she's wearing, appearing closer to a robot than a human.

A 3D render of Samus Aran, as she is depicted in Metroid Dread. She is fully covered by the robotic sci-fi suit she's wearing, appearing closer to a robot than a human.

A 3D render of Samus Aran, as she is depicted in Metroid Ravenous. She is fully covered by the robotic sci-fi suit she's wearing, appearing closer to a robot than a human.

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 09/09/2026

No surprise that I lost my mind at the reveal of Metroid Ravenous (or, as I've decided to call it, Metroid Hungus). It's just... such a perfect trailer for a Dread sequel. I'll take all your stylish CRAZY SAMUS vs Alien Desert Bandits antics on day 1. And it does me good to hear her speak again.

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TeiraNova 🔥 Traditional Commissions OPEN @teiranova.com · 15/07/2026

Art Attack (revenge) done for @tuherrus.bsky.social recently, really loved drawing her 🦊🔥💖 #art #artfight #furryart

Traditional drawing of an anthro fox character named Matti, jamming on her guitar. Done with Copic Markers.

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Tuta @tuta.com · 09/07/2026

🚨 #ChatControl 1.0 HAS PASSED - despite a majority voting against it (314:276) 🚨 After the EU parliament has rejected #ChatControl TWICE in the past, it has been pushed as an urgent procedure for a new plenary vote. TODAY the EU parliament has voted YES for #ChatControl 1.0😡

Parliament President Roberta Metsola (EPP) who revived Chat Control 1.0 shaking hands with Mark Zuckerberg.

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Does it play? @doesitplay.org · 05/07/2026

Sony is desperately trying to sweep things under the rug. Make sure they run out of brooms. Keep the pressure up! FIGHT FOR PHYSICAL GAMES AND OWNERSHIP!

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 02/07/2026

Why most social platforms haven't evolved to include spoiler tags despite all the trash no one asks for, I'll never know.

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 02/07/2026

I'm losing my mind at the Metroid Ravenous leak, because: 1. It's Metroid; 2. Not only is it Metroid, it's probably a Dread sequel; 3. With a subtitle like that, it makes me think it'll go all out with the big twist from Dread; 4. Potential 2026 release date? And I need to talk about #3.

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Video Game History Foundation @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Apologies, we for got the alt text! Here it is.

This is unfortunate news for those who still prefer buying games on physical media, and is certainly a hit to consumer rights, the resale market, and game creators whose businesses rely on the physical market. But from the perspective of professional preservationists, this doesn't have as much of an impact as you might expect.

The reality is that the vast majority of video games produced over the last two decades were not made for dedicated home video game consoles, let alone pressed to physical media. And even when they were released on physical media, a day-one digital patch was all but guaranteed, meaning that even though a disc is preserving data in an accessible way, it may not represent the game that people actually played. Museums and archives have been preparing for this future for a while, with the expectation that putting discs on a shelf isn't going to be a long-term solution for preserving new games.

What continues to baffle us is what the industry expects institutions like ours to do about it. If platform owners are deciding to eliminate physical media and older digital storefronts, then we'd also like to see trade groups like the Entertainment Software Association offer meaningful solutions for archives and museums to legally preserve digital-only content and make it accessible for research. Everyone agrees this is a serious problem, but the ESA has repeatedly opposed the efforts of cultural heritage institutions to reform digital copy protection laws to make it easier to do this work. The industry needs to meaningfully come to the table on this issue, because asking museums to download a copy of Grand Theft Auto VI and hope it'll run in 50 years is not a preservation solution.

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 01/07/2026

It's an awful day for us physical media lovers, but the eventual domino effect from Sony's plan upsets me far more than how little I've cared about them in years, for better or worse. I sold my PS4 ages ago and never considered the PS5, so if nothing else, that takes some of the sting out for me...

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 17/06/2026

Gitaroo Man is one of my favorite games ever, and you can bet I beat it again on PS5 last night. Anyone who decides to try it is cool in my book. I've been going back to it for two decades*, and if anyone's interested, I can offer some tips. *Crusty 240p evidence: m.youtube.com/watch?v=To_6...

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(English Lyrics) Gitaroo Man, stage 2- Flyin' to Your Heart

YouTube video by HPZr

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 07/05/2026

My sincerest hope for the "new" Star Fox is that it does well enough for Nintendo to finally move on from Andross's Wacky Lylat Wars Variety Hour™. If they do another remake, Assault needs it most. Lots of great ideas, perfect tone, but a little undercooked in single player mode. Do it, cowards.

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 07/05/2026

all I wanted was a continuation of star fox assault

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 16/04/2026

Looks like the fellas at Bluesky forgot the "make no mistakes" prompt.

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 16/11/2025

My wife's been selling some of her characters to supporters, and I can tell she's enjoying the process and the reception. I'll leave a link to her Patreon, if you'd like to adopt one yourself: www.patreon.com/collection/1...

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Get more from TeiraNova on Patreon

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 16/11/2025

Someone linked me to this: www.reddit.com/r/crashbandi... And yeah, it's funny, but have you seen N-Tranced's game over screen? It's an edit from Warped's, and they didn't realize those spikes are Cortex's hair, so they just left them in (Cortex isn't even in that game). Oopsie poopums.

The game over screen for Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced. Uka Uka faces the viewer, and Cortex's hair is partially seen behind him.

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 14/11/2025

I can't believe they're adding jump to Metroid. We've come a long way.

A screenshot from an overview trailer for Metroid Prime 4, showcasing (per the narration) "the ability to jump".

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 14/11/2025

What you don't know yet is that Myles McKenzie will eventually become Sylux, hellbent on taking his revenge against Samus and the Galactic Federation, after they left him stranded in the past.

A Metroid Prime 4 screenshot of Myles McKenzie, a human who wears glasses and sci-fi armor.

A Metroid Prime 4 screenshot showing Sylux, an antagonist whose face is concealed behind a mostly featureless helmet with a green vertical line in the middle.

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ALTON🏺🦊 @rudefoxalton.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Wow we should base our entire economy on this technology

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Max Kay @maxkayart.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Chozodia - Leaving a Mark --- #samus #metroid #raisedbybirds

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🔞 RustyMiko (commissions are open) @rustymiko.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

‼ Fight Chat Control - protect EU digital privacy! ‼ The EU may soon mandate scanning private messages and photos, possibly by October. PLEASE, contact your MEPs now - the site has their details (for all EU countries!) and even a message generator to make it easy! fightchatcontrol.eu

Screenshot of https://fightchatcontrol.eu/

The EU (still) wants to scan your private messages and photos

The "Chat Control" proposal would mandate scanning of all private digital communications, including encrypted messages and photos. This threatens fundamental privacy rights and digital security for all EU citizens.

Currently: 3 member states opposing, 15 member states, 9 member states undecided

You Will Be Impacted

Every photo, every message, every file you send will be automatically scanned—without your consent or suspicion. This is not about catching criminals. It is mass surveillance imposed on all 450 million citizens of the European Union.

Mass Surveillance - Every private message, photo, and file scanned automatically: no suspicion required, no exceptions*, even encrypted communications.

Breaking Encryption - Weakening or breaking end-to-end encryption exposes everyone's communications—including sensitive financial, medical, and private data—to hackers, criminals, and hostile actors.

Fundamental Rights - Undermines your fundamental rights to privacy and data protection, as guaranteed by Articles 7 and 8 of the EU Charter—rights considered core to European democratic values.

False Positives - Automated scanners routinely misidentify innocent content, such as vacation photos or private jokes, as illegal, putting ordinary people at risk of false accusations and damaging investigations.

Ineffective Child Protection - Child protection experts and organisations, including the UN, warn that mass surveillance fails to prevent abuse and actually makes children less safe—by weakening security for everyone and diverting resources from proven protective measures.

Global Precedent - Creates a dangerous global precedent enabling authoritarian governments, citing EU policy, to roll out intrusive surveillance at home, undermining privacy and free expression worldwide.

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Max Kay @maxkayart.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Chozodia - Reflections Past --- #samus #metroid #raisedbybirds

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Max Kay @maxkayart.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Chozodia - History Twofold --- #samus #metroid #raisedbybirds

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vill @villtura.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

my fav metroidvania gals #metroid #silksong

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 16/09/2025

I think Nintendo gets too much flak for how they name their games. Anyway, I can't wait for Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park. I really think Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park is going to be a good time.

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Louise Simonsen @louistonehill.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

According to Danish news today they Will be scanning both text and images, and they'll be scanning your emails But the list of opposing countries are growing so please, please take the time to contact your representatives. Protest IS working #Chatcontrol

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Chat Control: The list of countries opposing the law grows, but support remains strong

Germany and Luxembourg joined the opposition on the eve of the crucial September 12 meeting

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 14/09/2025

Bikes aside, not enough people are talking about this moment from the Metroid Prime 4 trailer where you're attacked by this pack of alien wolves in the middle of a blizzard, and they run circles around and IT LOOKS SO COOL.

A screenshot of a Metroid Prime 4 cutscene where a pack of wolf-like aliens is on the prowl.

An in-game screenshot of Metroid Prime 4. Samus fends off alien wolves as they jump at her, as seen from her perspective.

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 14/09/2025

I don't actually know how to feel about Samus riding a bike. Specifically, I don't think the trailer did a good job on selling its inclusion. The bike looks RAD, but it's so unlike anything Metroid has ever done, and the more I think about it, the more confused I get.

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FierceTheBandit @fiercethebandit.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

HUMAN artists, use only one piece to convince people to follow you

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TeiraNova 🔥 Traditional Commissions OPEN @teiranova.com · 12/12/2024

Disco Dancers! A fun little crossover I drew last year 🕺 😂 Featuring Disco Cortex, 70's Clank and Funky Bob the Lab Assistant! #CrashBandicoot #RatchetandClank #art #crossover

A traditional fanart drawing of Dr Neo Cortex in his Disco skin (unused from Crash Team Rumble), Clank in his 70's skin (from Secret Agent Clank) and Bob the Lab Assistant being Funky (from Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex). Done with copic markers.

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TeiraNova 🔥 Traditional Commissions OPEN @teiranova.com · 25/01/2025

A commission I did last year for a former Patreon supporter who wanted me to draw their version of an Evil/Brainwashed Coco Bandicoot! #art #CrashBandicoot #furryart

A Patreon commission done for Syhadow (of DeviantART) of an evil version of Coco Bandicoot who's controlled by Nina Cortex! This is the specific design they asked for.

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 13/09/2025

The screenshot is my original reaction to the Nintendo Direct. What I'm trying to say here is I'm not trying to guilt-trip anyone. I still get excited. It's just that a few years ago, that would happen without caveats or the lingering reminder of their anti-consumer and anti-competitor practices.

A screenshot of my unhinged reaction to the Mario and Metroid Prime 4 trailers in text form.

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 19/08/2025

So this picture from a few years ago is canon now.

An image of Sonic and Pac-Man standing together. Pac-Man tries on some shoes that look identical to Sonic's, as the latter gives him a wink and a thumbs-up. There's an open gift box next to Pac-Man, implying the shoes are a present from Sonic. The text reads: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAC-MAN"

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 17/08/2025

Look, I know there's a million problems in the world draining our mental energy every day. That said, I don't see my mutuals talking about the Chat Control thing. It's a nightmare, and it needs to be vetoed right now. The link has everything you need. Trying is very easy. fightchatcontrol.eu

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Fight Chat Control - Protect Digital Privacy in the EU

Learn about the EU Chat Control proposal and contact your representatives to protect digital privacy and encryption.

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 06/07/2025

Everything I learn about old games being better on Switch 2 makes me want to get one. The new games I'm currently interested in are much fewer than my backlog, so I almost want the console just for the QOL improvements in stuff I already own. That's kind of funny to me.

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emily blight 🐦‍⬛ @threnody.northsky.social · 22/06/2025

btw, if you’re wondering if you should call your congressperson & tell them bombing iran is a *bad* idea & impeachment is a *good* idea, the answer’s already yes, but the 75 dems who hate brown people/muslims enough to have voted for HR488 probably really need to hear it. find their info: reps.fyi

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Maladroithe @maladroithe.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

This is a vital message: one of the larger reasons BlueSky is refreshingly free of alt-right shitlords is because in the early days we made a gentleperson’s agreement to starve these fuckos out and it worked. No likes, no quotes, no engagement. They got bored and left. Please keep the Old Ways.

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 19/06/2025

I don't buy into the "Pauline is just cursed to be a child" theory. She doesn't know who DK is when they first meet in Bananza. We don't have enough info to know exactly what's going on, but we do know this is their first time meeting. Also kinda weird she'd have two curses?

A screenshot of Donkey Kong Bananza. Pauline (in Odd Rock form) reads the letters DK on Donkey Kong's tie.

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🧌🥛 🏨 @comraderobot.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

if i can be y’all’s dad for a second: one of the most important things I’ve learned is that acquiring a skill is literally uncomfortable that awful moment where you feel confused and stupid and embarrassed? it means you’re about to learn something. and it’s *mandatory* if you want to get better

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 18/06/2025

I will say, though, playing that co-op mode for more than 10 seconds sounds like an easy way to hate Pauline and whomever you're playing with.

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HP Zoner @hpzoner.crashmania.net · 18/06/2025

She's a singer who runs a city, and her best childhood friend was a tie-wearing gorilla. It's a pretty good resumé.

A comment I made 4 years ago that says Pauline is the best Mario girl.

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Crimson Mayhem @crimsonmayhem.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Donkey Kong Bananza

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