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Here we go, a MUCH more reasonable take on the mess AI grifters are making out of the retro gaming scene, and also a few examples of legitimate recomp projects that are actually worth playing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw9p...

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Recomps and Decomps have taken over retro gaming...

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Jennifer/Aster Unkle 🏳️‍⚧️ @spookycutewitch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The attitude of simply playing everything available to you, regardless of how it was produced or whether it’s even accurate to the real experience, is driving us up the fucking wall. Mindless, uncritical consumption is how we get Palmer Luckey releasing Game Boys built with murder drone parts.

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Israel wiped Gaza from the face of the earth. Everyone knew exactly what they were doing! A crime more confessed to as it happened than any other in history. A crime more documented as it happened than any other in history. There are no excuses. None at all

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Finally played Muse Dash, it was on sale for a totally unfair price... I like it! I'll get the DLC later, when I have some cash to spare...

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Just finished watching Bandori Yumemita, and HOLY $#!T... Modern Bandori continues its streak of making some of the best anime-seasons of the decade so far, but this one turns the intensity up to 11, like, I've NEVER seen an idol-adjacent show quite like this before... How do they do this?!?!

Screenshot of the last episode of Bang Dream Yumemita.
All the main girls look at the camera and yell the name of their band "MewType!"

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

You know the term "Bending the truth"? The mainstream billionaire-owned media doesn't just bend the truth, they SUPLEX The Truth! They put the truth into a submission hold! And that's part of the reason why we can't have nice things...

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

My gf is fighting Togemon!

Screenshot of Final Fantasy 6, it's a battle against Gigantuar.

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Umm... When did they turn Bust a Move into a rhythm game?!?! Taito, what are you on?!?! But also, based?!?! xD www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrCR...

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【追加DLC】キャラクターパック雨衣『QQQbeats!!!』

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This is for you folks. It's a bit outdated, lots of stuff happened since then, most of these games are not confined to Japan/Asia anymore, more games have come out, arcades are having a bit of a renaissance, but most of this still applies. Play some Rhythm Games~🎵 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECz-...

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An Introduction to MUSIC GAMES

YouTube video by Sylvain Hunter

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sephirAmy @sephiramy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

how about some good news: new cat just dropped!!!!

a photo of a small, spotted wild cat, with orange fur and brown circular markings, staring up with big golden eyes.

Meet the First New Cat Species Discovered in 100 Years

A small, spotted tiger cat from Bolivia may just be the beginning of a wave of new small cat species.

This 10-year-old male tiger cat is the first of his species (named Leopardus tilcayo) known to science. He is approximately 18 inches from head to end of body and weighs only 3 pounds, making him smaller than the average domestic cat. This video was captured at the Senda Verde Animal Refuge in Bolivia’s Yungas region, where he currently resides.

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Sometimes I look at my notifications and I'm like: "Why are you following me? What did I even do that interested you? You know I'm just some autistic queer lady happy-posting about anime half of the time, and the other half I'm old lady yelling at cloud about video games right?"

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

My game design dreams: One day, I wanna make an Arcade game... You get to design like, not just the software, but The Entire Experience! The cabinet, the control scheme, the hardware itself! I wanna be able to create an experience you can't do justice with just a gamepad or keyboard and mouse...

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Let's do it right this time! I'm playing Sound Voltex the way it was intended! (Still the clone, but much closer to the arcade experience) This game is SO FRICKIN' COOL!! Come check it out! youtube.com/live/h90tCdN...

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BEST Game You've (Probably) NEVER Played! - Sound Voltex (Clone)

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Pain in the arse to resize OBS resolution every time I wanna record my game, so you get borders now. Anyway, I put fruits and pits in there, I'll be working on more items and enemies uhh... Hopefully soon... Also, minor palette overhaul, only noticeable in the clouds and sun in the background.

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Gorgeous~❤️ Anon is Absolutely OWNING That Dress~💕

Screenshot of MyGO Story Link promotion video.
All members of MyGO are wearing fancy dresses in front of a limousine.

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Y'know... On the one hand, I think I'm enjoying watching my gf play FF6 a lot more than I enjoyed playing it myself... On the other hand, watching her play it is also making me want to pick it back up again and finally finish that last dungeon... Perhaps after a bit of grinding...

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Started watching Bandori Yumemita! I've been waiting THE WHOLE YEAR for this! And now that the show has finished airing (and I finished the pottery show) I can watch it the way I like~ One ep a day, every day~ But MY GOSH THIS SHOW IS ALREADY MY WHOLE VIBE~❤️ We'll see how they'll subvert it xD

Screenshot of Bandori Yumemita.
Main character Arale is depicted like a cute lil' egg with twintails.

Screenshot of Bandori Yumemita.
"The Magilulu Opening Song!" excitedly declares the protagonist, Arale.

Screenshot of Bandori Yumemita.
"Yay!" Nono-chan celebrates in the distance, while Arale looks giddily at something off-screen.

Screenshot of Bandori Yumemita.
"She complimented me!" says Nono-chan happily, while Yuno looks at her with a blank expression.

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Hey folks! Today I'm streaming THE Most Mesmerising Gaming Experience you will EVER Witness, featuring one of the most Amazing Dedicated Controllers! Sound Voltex! ...Clone xD I can't afford the Konami tax, so the fanmade approximation will do. Come check it out! youtube.com/live/BgO5IzS...

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I LOVE THIS GAME! - Sound Voltex (Clone)

YouTube video by Michirin

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Just finished watching Yaku Nara Mug Cup Mo. It's a show about cute girls doing pottery, but it's also a show about family relations and friendships, and it tackles all of those subjects with utmost tact, respect and seriousness, all while remaining just the most wholesome thing~❤️ Truly Fantastic!

Screenshot of Yaku Nara Mug Cup Mo: Niban Gama's Final Episode.
"Your hard work paid off, Hime-chan." says Naoko. Both of them are staring at the mugs Himeno made, their faces expressing a mix of pride, satisfaction and profound happiness.

Screenshot of Yaku Nara Mug Cup Mo: Niban Gama's Final Episode.
"I kind of made one to match each of you without realising." says Himeno.
The screen shows the expressions of various different characters, each holding a mug especially made for them, which they visibly appreciate.

Screenshot of Yaku Nara Mug Cup Mo: Niban Gama's Final Episode.
The characters are eating together around a table, all happy and excited.
"It's good, right?" someone says.

Screenshot of Yaku Nara Mug Cup Mo: Niban Gama's Final Episode.
Naoko and Himeno do a toast with their mugs.
"Nao-chan, cheers!" says Himeno.

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Most exciting announcement of the week, year? Bar none. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l4W...

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Retroid Pocket Duo and Duo Lite Trailer

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ok so like... I still prefer the visuals, general art-direction and control scheme of the 3DS version but well... I'm open to a new take on my favourite Zelda game. But it'll probably take YEEEEARS until I actually get to play it because, y'know, I'm poor...

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Where did you get that long bacon?

Screenshot of Yaku Nara Mug Cup Mo season 2.
Himeno and Naoko are wrapped together in the same pink scarf and smiling at each other.

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA~❤️ Now PLEASE Be cheaper (and smaller) than a Thor!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEeq...

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Two Screen, One Pocket

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

And how much has removing them done to actually increase the reach of the genre? Looking at 2XKO I'd say probably not much... Heck, even Melee players started inventing their own motion commands to make the game more fun for themselves...

Screenshot of YT Video: Why fighting games still use motion inputs? by TrynTrox.

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

There we go, I beat Super Mario Bros on the Master System! I spent more time on world 8 alone than in worlds 1~7 combined... I'm tired... Bloody good port though! Absolutely worth playing!

Screenshot of Super Mario Bros on Sega Master System.
Mario and Peach stand in the middle of the screen.
"Thank you Mario! Your quest is over. We present you a new quest. Push button 2 to select a world." says the on-screen text.

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

So yaku nara mug cup mo has... *GASP!* A Mexican Immigrant in it!! She's lovely~❤️

Screenshot of Yaku nara mug cup mo season 2.
"Muchas gracias!" says Ximena looking excitedly at Touko-senpai.

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

So I was trying to play FF1 right... But there's these awful, overly long, really mentally draining and patience-testing dungeons with pretty much nothing worthwhile at the end... I took a break from the game after getting to the end of the 3rd one and like... I just found out they're optional...

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In 10 days it'll be the 40th anniversary of Hudson's iconic Adventure Island series! (A.K.A. 高橋名人の冒険島/Takahashi Meijin no Bouken Jima) And I'm streaming the game that started it all today! Come check it out! youtube.com/live/jEUarTA...

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Playing Adventure Island (NES)

YouTube video by Michirin

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Stéphanie says… 🏴‍☠️🦈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @stephaniejane.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

And do you know who is ‘comfortable’ with backing Trump and his views on trans people?

J.K. Rowling C @jk_rowling
C...
Well, James, we had to choose between between male rapists being locked up with women and the eradication of women's single-sex spaces, even down to homeless shelters and rape crisis centres, and knowing we share a single opinion with Donald Trump. I'm comfortable with my choice.
BEG LBC V
@LBC • Apr 16, 2025
"How did you end up on the same team as the self-confessed sex offender?"
James O'Brien asks those who see trans people as a threat: "is Donald Trump your man?"

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

What do you mean August is already over?!?! Siiiigh... Oh well, you know when to wake me up...

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Japan Media Review @japan-media-review.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Weeb apocalypse! Japanese women are leaving conservative men In recent days, Japanese people are noticing a new trend: Japanese women are increasingly walking away from men who hold conservative/right wing beliefs. Read full article on Patreon www.patreon.com/JapanMediaRe... #japan

In recent days, Japanese people are noticing a new trend: Japanese women are increasingly walking away from men who hold conservative/right wing beliefs. This new trend is caused by the recent increasing spread of toxic right wing beliefs, especially during Takaichi's reign. The right wing beliefs that Japanese women are rejecting in men include anti-foreigner and pro-militarization rhetoric.

In the past, political beliefs didn't significantly affect Japanese women's choice of romantic partners. However, things are changing fast in the current political climate of Takaichi's reign.

To read more about this new trend that could bring about the ultimate weeb apocalypse, read my article on Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/JapanMediaRev...

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Haven't posted much about gamedev for a while because, well, there was just nothing to show... Welp, here's something! At the moment it's little more than a graphics showcase, as I'm having to re-do this basically from scratch to accommodate for the VASTLY Improved new GB Studio version.

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celes @sysceles.xyz · 29/08/2026

yeah i play leverless

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Starting Season 2 of Yaku nara mug cup mo and... We meet again Ari Ozawa, of Hikawa Hina fame!! My ears never fail to recognise your iconic voice~

Screenshot of Yaku nara mug cup mo Season 2.
"I skipped everything!" says Tokikawa Himena with a big smile on her face and her arms up in the air.

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Princess Flannel @flannel.live · 26/08/2026

Actually nobody is going to have to make a hard choice. It's incredibly fucking easy not to spend money on and play a game. It's FREE. Not condoning GenAI and not contributing to it IS FREE. If you do play it, you're a scab and you deserve the shithole of a games industry that exists right now.

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I beat the game! It was awesome!!

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Michirin @michirin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Streaming New Adventure Island on PC Engine now! It's my favourite game in the series! Come check it out! youtube.com/live/J69b-8t...

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Playing New Adventure Island (PC Engine)

YouTube video by Michirin

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