iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 18h

Wow I can't believe the day has finally come. Only 6 hours to go.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Thank you all fans of PlayOnline.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

For a second I thought this was that scientology book.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Another one off the bucket list.

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Tom, Legally Certified Date Simmelier @iiotenki.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Something that's easy to miss in the history of Japanese romance games is that otome games weren't some later development after dating sims proved themselves. Angelique came out four months after the original PCE version of Tokimeki Memorial, making them and their respective scenes contemporaneous.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

VRChat baseball is cute, and a great example of what makes social VR neat. Gives you some benefits of teams sports directly in your living room with people all around the world. I'm the low polygon girl with a backpack and ribbon.

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Game Vecanti @gamevecanti.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

(Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch, GBA) [マーメイドメロディーぴちぴちピッチ]

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Troubleshooting a PC that won't boot properly is much more enjoyable when it's not your main PC Lol I have an old PC build I'm trying to revive, but think i'm slowly narrowing it down to the processor or motherboard dying. That being said, it's just a 2nd PC for my bed room so

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Went to a Kirby event today. Also a nice Daiso was nearby to. Put my local one to shame lol.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

More love and berry tissues on American shores~

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Yuvi @yuvi.app · 18/07/2026

Team Innocent videos now fully subbed and running on hardware, with my new PC-FX Video Encoder I made.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I've never really recorded a CRT before so I'm not really sure I understand how the like refresh rate stuff behaves. Kind of wibble wobbles but I probably was bumping the phone. Not sure if there's an easy way to get around it with a phone, but it'd be nice to record more stuff this way.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Funny to play the game with the UI this crazy cramped, but surprisingly playable. There also some weird refresh issues that cause the game to chug a little, which gives the game a weirdly more PS2 vibe lol.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I've been poking at fishing mini-games lately. Any that you like? Honestly just a list of ones you know in general would be helpful too so lol.

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Standard Issue Computing @standardissuecomputing.blog · 05/09/2026

and yes, I hooked it up to my capture card so I can drop the highest quality authentic direct capture Japanese Xbox 360 screenshots and videos

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David Shadoff @dshadoff.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I expect that it's like the difference between working at a small company versus a large one. Small companies require a lot more flexibility, but also require that same flexibility from the worker. So in the end, it probably depends on the person. Opportunity doesn't imply success for all people.

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Yuvi @yuvi.app · 01/09/2026

Well, it's been done! I have been able to make a mostly fully functional White Knight Chronicles 2 server! What you are seeing below is 3 friends on their first adventure in the game in over 13 years. Thanks for the help testing! @snowyaria.goodorevengreat.games @nichetopic.bsky.social

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jenny @miinipah.net · 01/09/2026

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I wonder how much is lost or gained by the lack of oversight from more experienced devs when you're working as an indie team vs. a more traditional publisher model. I don't know anything about game development so please understand lol.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I need to buy a new alarm clock. Are there any cute ones you like? Preferably not a smart alarm.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Not as convenient as JP coin holder but cute still

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Been posting up random bits of FFXI battle content from Horizon on my gameplay archive. I don't run any add-ons and play in 640x480, so if this is your kind of thing. Gotten a few comments remarking how silly it is but that they appreciate it so lol. youtu.be/_aD5Fqy61FQ

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FFXI The Chains That Bind Us Bastok 8-1 Antica NMs Horizon XI

YouTube video by OCP - Gameplay Archive

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Alpha, Teacup Kaiju @alphamonster.creature.cool · 17/07/2026

This is how FFXI is supposed to look, right?

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Colin @jearil.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I can now send and receive emails using #PlayOnline! Some might not remember that #ffxi runs using PlayOnline which at one point had an actual Email client in it. I set up a local proxy server however and now I can use PlayOnline as an email client. The PlayOnline app was ahead of its time.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

If you don't know how to download a PDF, please listen to your Mom and Dad.

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Shenmue Dojo @shenmuedojo.com · 22/08/2026

inKONBINI and Hood Story Kaito Yamazaki both have lots of Shenmue vibes, and were directly inspired by the series! If you're looking for that specific Shenmue magic, check out Dreams of Saturn!

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

What's the most Shenmue like game you've played? If Yakuza, I'd be curious which one feels the most Shenmue-like to you.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

What's this Ranma 1/2 about the kids are talkin about

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I can see how on paper Sony's live service initiative would be appealing and how you could use a lot of logic to reduce the perception of risk. But it also kind of feels like giving something good to gamble on getting something excellent revenue wise. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMUJ...

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PlayStation's Live-Service Initiative Could Not Have Gone Worse

YouTube video by Jason Schreier

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

ToAU has reinvigorated my brain's desire to use archery on WAR and PLD. TP, WS and Damage Reduction gear? How about you just invest all your money in ranged accuracy so you can *MAYBE* silence, Paralyze or sleep foes once in a blue moon.

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Andrew Borman @borman.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Naoshi Mizuta confirmed that he made it!

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Yuvi @yuvi.app · 13/08/2026

The English Translation for Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode is now available! Play as Vincent Valentine as he makes his way to the Shinra Mansion in this once-lost mobile spin-off game. Hacking: Yuvi Translation: turquoisehammer.bsky.social Playtesting: Odysseus Special Thanks: Shinra Archaeology

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Andrew Borman @borman.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Now with its texture. A bit different than the retail model (second one attached), though always possible Ive gotten something wrong along the way

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Ran some Horizon FFXI ToAU Assaults. I remember as a kid really liking this content, but I don't think I ever did them that much. Rewards are nice too. Attack/eva/zan body, Magic Attack+ and some good accessories. Uploaded some gameplay. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS_2...

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Horizon XI FFXI Assault Leujoam Cleansing

YouTube video by OCP - Gameplay Archive

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Andrew Borman @borman.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Uh is it known that FFXI was seemingly Final Fantasy XI: Project Exodus in development?

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Game dev fan fiction brain of mine wants this to be Selbina's beta music lol.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

ToAU launches on Horizon today. I always think about how hard it is to make an MMO look exciting trailer wise. This ToAU Trailer doesn't quite there but think it does a good job of making a relatively slow paced game look pretty exciting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSoH...

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Final Fantasy XI Online - Treasures of Aht Urhgan (Trailer)

YouTube video by konzolista

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Yuvi @yuvi.app · 03/08/2026

Today is another special day. I am so proud to say I have finally recovered the FULL copy of Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode for Japanese cell phones. After many years of this avoiding us, it's been done. youtu.be/UfpwhMTwMgM

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Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode Final Fantasy VII - Recovered Keitai Game

YouTube video by YuviApp

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Prairie Rose Clayton @hooverdam.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This is a threat

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Sasha's Retrobytes 🏳️‍⚧️ @sharkabytes.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Swooping in from an archive of game design and concept docs: Character artwork and sketches from the development of sci-fi dungeon crawler Crime Crackers (1994, PS1) by Masato Kanamono (Kokomahi).

A photo of four squares of glossy paper on which two main characters from the game, Emilia and Dolan, have been drawn, one of them in line sketch form. They're posed in different expressions and action poses

More squares of character study sketches with fox girl Leeza in one (very blonde here) and other side characters such as Parrot, a chicken like bird alien

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Daniel Ahmad @zhugeex.com · 03/08/2026

I just purchased a Nintendo Switch 2 for $449 because of this btw. I recommend you buy one now while it's $499. It's a great deal right now at just $599 and if you don't buy it now for $679, you might end up paying over $800.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I'm not sure if I'll ever get over X68000's Star Wars replay mode. It weirdly enough like gives me goose bumps. I like Star Wars Arcade a lot, so maybe it just feels like getting to see that from a more dynamic angle.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Unfortunately with my math, PS4 was retro starting 3 years ago lol. Nintendo Switch will be retro next year. Please understand.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Recently finished the FFXV multiplayer mode after like 7 years. Was hard to find people who wanted to grind it out lol. Character creator is pretty limited but the auto screenshots are still pretty nice.

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Benjamin Yoder @oculin.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Found out we have a Tamagotchi club in town, which is pretty rad.

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