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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Games shown: Wing Commander III (DOS), Angel Devoid (DOS), 3D Ultra Pinball (Win 3.1), NBA Hangtime (Win 95)

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Games shown: The Ultimate Doom (DOS), Card Sharks (DOS), Gabriel Knight 2: The Beast Within (Win 3.1), Die Hard Trilogy (Win 95)

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

More pictures of my Windows 98/95/3.1/DOS gaming handheld in action. Trying to spread my joy a little in a sad time. Games shown: The 7th Guest (DOS), Under a Killing Moon (DOS), Wipeout (DOS), Star Trek: Borg (Windows 95)

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I'd say that portable Windows 98/95/3.1/DOS machine project is coming along nicely. There are some definite drawbacks to using the GPD Win 2 for this, but I'm still having fun.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

In happier news, I am building a handheld Windows 98/95/3.1/DOS gaming PC out of a GPD Win 2 and a 2TB m.2242 drive. So. You know. I've got that going on for me.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Reminder, Thane is available everywhere you can buy the best physical books and ebooks. It's a good book, and I promise nearly everyone in it dies. Literally. #books #thriller #mystery www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thane-aaro...

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Also, is it just me or does Mavado from Mortal Kombat 1 look a LOT like Damian from Smosh??

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

And I played it all on my homemade Steam console, the PantsStation 1, seen here on the right side of my entertainment center. What a great game, a lot of fun. And I'm given to understand that more awaits me in other modes and the Khaos Reigns expansion.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Playing Mortal Kombat 1. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I'm enjoying it. Looking at you, @ogreyolk.bsky.social - sorry, buddy. I'm having a ball.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

May I introduce to you the PantsStation One? It has a cutdown version of the PS5 APU, with 16GB of GDDR6 RAM split between the OS and the GPU, plays damn near anything from Steam, GOG, or Epic in 1080p and handles PS3 emulation so well I spent the past week beating Dragon Age: Origins on it.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Spent the last three weeks building my own Steam Machine console out of a used crypto-mining blade, a 3D-printed case, a flex power supply, 3 90-degree USB adapters, a USB hub, and a power switch. This is a more advanced build than I usually go for, but this was one of my favorite projects ever.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Just another day, chilling, hacking my PS4, you know how it is.

My old PS4, sitting on my computer desk, a little scuffed and scratched, but otherwise in good condition. It was still on firmware 5.05, which appears to be considered the most stable for hacking.

First thing, very first thing I did was put Doom on it. This is a screenshot of Doom's first level on my desk's widescreen TV.

Next I downloaded and installed Half-Life Blue Shift from the Homebrew Store, and it works like a dream. This is a screenshot of the game shortly after the alien attack.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Whenever I think I can't love @erikaishii.bsky.social more than I already do, she shows up to play the Pixie in the latest episode of Good Time on the Clocktower in a MAGNIFICENT outfit.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

A year-long journey has come to a close. Episode 300 is in the books, and what a wild, hilarious ride. A champion has been crowned and claimed their prize, and now we say "until next time." But never "goodbye". After all...episode 400 is a mere two years away. #bfytw #Taskmaster #live #podcast

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

In less than an hour, a year's worth of preparation, 67 hours of editing, and five exasperated-but-brilliant contestants will all come down to this. It's BFYTW Does Taskmaster time. Buckle up.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

In two days, one of our five contestants will be going home with this:

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Fixed a typo in the poster - Episode 300 is coming up FAST, so get your tickets now: checkout.square.site/merchant/5H6...

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

The poster for episode 300: BFYTW Does Taskmaster! Tickets: checkout.square.site/merchant/5H6...

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Y'all. When I tell you that BFYTW 300: BFYTW Does Taskmaster might be the funniest thing I have EVER done, it is not hyperbole. I have only ever been mid-tier funny. This is S-rank funny. Peak Improv Theatre, Colorado Springs, Dec. 5th and 6th, tickets on sale now: peakimprov.com/events-2-1/b...

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Love getting fresh 2nd Edition copies and then immediately selling some. 💙

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It's a truly haunting, beautiful game about grief, phenomenally well-acted, and a stunning reinvigoration of the turn-based RPG.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

If you haven't read Rekha and the Inevitability of Life yet, why do you hate great stories with no threesomes? To be fair, I am a little sorry about the lack of threesomes. I'll try to do better in future books. #booksky

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

I remember when this novel was just a silly idea. I was playing Danganronpa V3, and I misunderstood a line the villain said in the ending. I quickly realized my mistake, but the spark was there. Now, it's a real physical book, an ebook, and an audiobook voiced by a cast of my favorite people.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

I am so very miserable. I hate my job. Love my company, hate my job. Please buy my books. I would give a LOT to be able to quit. Thane is a mystery/thriller in paper/ebook/full-cast audiobook. Rekha and the Inevitability of Life is a fantasy/adventure sequel in paper/ebook.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

18 months ago, I wrote and published Thane, a mystery/thriller, and I'm extremely proud of it. 4 months ago, I wrote and published a sequel, Rekha and the Inevitability of Life, a fantasy adventure, and I'm extremely proud of it. I'm writing the third in the trilogy, a murder mystery. #booksky

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

What's up Buffalo area readers? I'm going to be reading part of Thane at the Spring Writer's Night at Lock City Books! Come get a signed copy! 💙 #booksky

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Got the best, most beautiful review of my novel today. Genuinely teared up reading it.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs. (“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)

Gif from Timecop where Jean Claude Van Damme says "have an ice day" before kicking a bad guy's frozen arm into pieces

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

The great comments from readers of Rekha and the Inevitability of Life keep coming in!

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I thought the last comment on Rekha and the Inevitability of Life was incredible, but then I received THIS in response to it: #booksky

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Well, that's my favorite comment on my new book so far. I wasn't messing around this time, Rekha and the Inevitability of Life's first chapter comes out SWINGING.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Bad news, a reviewer I was looking forward to hearing from informed me they couldn't finish Thane. Ouch. Good news, Lock City Books has agreed to stock both of my books, and I got some retail therapy in the form of more books!

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

As a child, I never thought a dinner like this would look attractive to me. As an adult, I wish I'd been a smarter child.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

It's over a week past release day, but I FINALLY have copies on-hand. Time to plan a release party.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

First review of Rekha and the Inevitability of Life is in, and it is STELLAR 💙 #booksky

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Sorry everyone, male fashion peaked here.

Sean Connery from the film Zardoz, on a beach, wearing a red mankini and thigh high leather boots while idly holding a revolver in his right hand.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Trying to get the hang of this social media promotion thing. How am I doing, #booksky

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Why would you like Rekha and the Inevitability of Life? Well, here's a short list of some of its influences: - Buffy the Vampire Slayer - David and Leigh Eddings novels - Dropout.tv - Harry Potter - Game Design - Agatha Christie - Jackie Chan - Every badass woman I know (which is all of them)

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

It's always a rush to hold it in my hands. Makes it more real. I did it...again. #booksky

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

You've been murdered. Who do you want on the case?

Tex Murphy in a clip from the 1994 computer game Under a Killing Moon, killing time by trying to toss playing cards into a hat placed six feet away on the floor.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

My favorite Gene Hackman movie is Loose Cannons, an absolutely batshit flick about a down-on-his-luck cop teaming up with Dan Ackroyd's version of a man with multiple personality disorder to chase a gang of Nazis who are after a gay porn film starring Adolf Hitler. I am not making any of this up.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

New poster for new book with new tentative release date! Thoughts? #booksky

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Bad news, have to push back publishing my second novel to mid-March. Better news, the full cover is complete and looks amazing!

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

If you see this, quote with a game you've replayed multiple times! Then, tag a friend ^^ @midnightsmoke.bsky.social

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Rekha and the Inevitability of Life, book 2 in my Thane series is coming soon...hopefully by the end of February. Keep your fingers crossed for me that there are no more setbacks.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

More pics of the Minisforum UM870 mini-PC, which I have dubbed "Imp", because even though it's small, it is MEAN. The only game that struggled to get to 60FPS was Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Even with everything on low and FSR set to Performance, it managed ~45FPS. Playable locked at 30.

A screenshot of Dragon Age: The Veilguard showing an elven woman standing in front of a magical city.

A screenshot of God of War: Ragnarok, showing Kratos sitting in a cave, holding and gazing at a carved memento of some kind.

A screenshot of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, showing Spider-Man standing on a rooftop, staring out at the buildings of New York City.

A screenshot of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, showing Indiana and his reluctant guide standing at the entrance to a shrine.

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Aaron Randolph @pantslessaaron.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Hopefully within the next month. I'll just leave this here...

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