iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Bought this album last year. Bought the full catalog of three new (to me) bands within the next month or so.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Far enough to know I was ten hours into it before encountering the first fun battle.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Let’s hope. Then their stranglehold on professional sports leagues will be released and we’ll get some actual innovation in the genre.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

In which I promote the world’s greatest amusement park, #CedarPoint, while lamenting its loss of arcade and giant pinball machines.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

In which I reveal which S-tier Disney characters would need to be included for me to play #KingomHearts.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Websites used to have so much more character.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

This is the how I tend to spend my birthdays, too…albeit with my Switch 2 in hand.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I would happily accept that, Bettman be damned.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Couldn’t happen to a more appropriate team…especially after Crosby’s dive last night. And good, because it’s not like my Wild are going to bring me any joy.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Would that America still honored bands and music like this.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I always feel like listening to '80s era Journey when playing/reviewing a game from Flynn's Arcade. But then I remember that Jonathan Cain is a dipshit, and I suddenly don't want to listen to Journey anymore.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Looked across the ice and realized how many of his American teammates are MAGA.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

In which I reveal my new favorite way of disposing of bodies. In video games. It’s important to make that distinction.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

I rarely am Team USA anyway, but this #USAHockey gold could not have come at a worse time. It just feels…gross.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I can attest that it can happen when you least expect.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Well, Nintendo did own the Mariners for a bit.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Yeah, from worse to worse. A friend of mine explained that “Owners are all terrible. You just hope yours are terrible and invisible.” I never felt that way about the Allens, but I guess I better get in that frame of mind.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

There's nothing like the fear of a Jeff Bezos ownership to ruin a perfectly good #Seahawks Super Bowl victory. You couldn't get me two weeks of happiness, Jody?

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Was really hoping we’d win by enough for him to see some game time. We love Drew!

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Who’s next for you all to reunite? Jellyfish?

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

A little late going up, but it took us this long to settle down.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Thankfully, my Seahawks are better at their jobs than congressional and senate Dems.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Echoing the sentiment that the UI in Mac OS Tahoe is horrid across the board. I mean, every single app is muddled mess that interferes with my ability to use it. But I appreciate that. I like when things get so bad that it's easier to quit them. You know...like "The Office."

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

I didn’t put together a list of the 10 best Baltimore albums of the year. Were I to, I guess this would be #1? Anyway it’s #2 on my city non-specific best albums of the year.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

I don’t have a rainbow cardigan, but can still identify.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

#Nintendo outdid themselves with their 2025 wrap up. But I don’t think it’s designed for reviewers. That was a LOT to get through.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

The “It’s not what I wanted, so it sucks” crowd doesn’t fully understand how annoying they are. Thankfully, none of them write for Pure Nintendo!

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Will be hard to top their 2025, but I believe they can do it.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

In which I sit back and let the experts do the talking. I hadn't even figured out my preferred control scheme for Metroid Prime Remastered yet! (Decision made, story at 11). Thanks for joining us, JT! Great time!

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Hopefully no Tylenol, though! Or is it Pepto. Hard to keep track.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Agreed. We watched the show almost specifically for Lyonne. We get Peacock to watch it, then cancel when we’re done. Guess we can stop that practice.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Longer for me…it’s on the Christmas list.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

My son and I were unable to get through season one, but we're willing to give season two a try. Our hope is for more Russells, fewer...well, insufferables. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CYe...

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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters — Season 2 Date Announcement | Apple TV

YouTube video by Apple TV

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Yeah, I’m all for mindless. Monster Zero is in my top five, and vs. Megalon is a blast, but the Godzilla/Kong movies just insult my intelligence and loyalty. I could write a dissertation on everything I hate about those movies!

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

I’d rather they just put Edwards back in charge of the Legendary Godzilla movies. His entry was SO much better than anything they’ve given us since.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Good…nothing here to trigger me!

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

This surfaced from my mailbox on Godzilla Day. Is Shin Godzilla a top 5 entry? Maybe. It goes... 1. Godzilla Minus One 2. GMK 3. Mothra vs. Godzilla 4. Invasion of the Astro Monster ...then you've got about six movies battling for that #5 spot.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

In which I implore the hipsters and youth to stop referring to records as "vinyls." Are you calling your books "papers" now, too? Your Switch 2 physical releases "denatonium benzoate-coated plastics?"

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

I never did. Not enough melodrama.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

I feel Daft Punk did a better job of creating a memorable score that accentuated the visuals and atmosphere. The NIN music seemed like it was fighting for attention, and interfered with the action. And when I left, I couldn’t recall a single cue. I’ll take Wendy Carlos’ score over both. I’m old!

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Too bad you couldn't ride it to a better movie!

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Counterpoint: #TronAres was not that bad, but the Nine Inch Nails soundtrack was. Bombastic and invasive, it didn’t enhance the action, it overpowered it.

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Kirk Hiner @khiner.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Can we ban betting app ads? I’m not opposed to betting, I just think the commercials all suck.

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