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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 13h

Struggling to think of a Safe For Work answer to the question "well where's she stuck that, then" but if you have one please be my guest. Fear Effect was incredible, but not exactly leading on the progressive front :D #VideoGames #RetroGaming #Retro #Gaming #PlayStation

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 18h

One for my elder millennial friends. I started making this and then found it very hard to stop making it. Is there anything here which sparks joy for you? As usual it looks messy because I didn't just prompt an AI to make it for me. You're welcome. #90s #Millenial #RetroGaming #Gaming

a messy picture with lots of 90s references like: Playstation, power rangers, napster, minesweeper, monkey island, thief gold, nokie 5110, euro 96, n64, knightmare, the video collection on vhs, dogtanian, sims 2, winamp, captain planet, teenage mutant hero turtles

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Me and my wife love playing with each other in bed. Tonight it's Runescape Dragonwilds. Completely hooked on this. #VideoGames #Gaming #CosyGaming #Runescape

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

It's been a really good couple of days here in the PB office. We completed Fear Effect last night, and have had three new games on the go so far today! What have you been playing so far this week?? #VideoGames #RetroGaming #Gamers #Gaming #IndieGames

screenshots from four games, fear effect, runescape dragonwilds, silver pines and battle plan

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

I'm still trying to be consistent for Twitch and YouTube - and a huge thank you to the folks who've been coming over to support the stream and of course my little trickle of nonsense over here, too. I appreciate you so much and I hope getting the VODs up on YouTube helps. #VideoGames #RetroGaming

screenshot from twitch showing consistent titles and thumbnails for past streams including fear effect, iron nest and Return to Monkey Island

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Come join me live NOW if you want to support a middle aged nerdy father of three who: Plays retro video games (Fear Effect tonight) On original hardware Runs a safe and inclusive space Doesn't bombard your feed with AI slop twitch.tv/pixelbandits #VideoGames #RetroGaming #Gamers #Gaming

image of vince mcmahon getting progressively more excited at "he streams retro video games. he plays them on original hardware. he does it every sunday" and the twitch link in the post

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

What's the last game you started playing? This morning I've started the original Control... Am I in for a good time? #VideoGames #Gaming #Gamers #SteamDeck

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

How did we miss Dragonwilds?! Me and Dernhelm have been sucked right into it this evening. I think we found our new cosy game. #VideoGames #Gaming #Gamers #CosyGaming

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

If you love our safe and inclusive community, I'm opening up the YouTube community feature. If you're on there, join me if you enjoy: Video Games Geeky Nerdy Things Discworld / Red Dwarf references Being nice to people www.youtube.com/@PixelBandits/commu… #Gamers #Gaming #VideoGames

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

If 1-4 player neon-coded chaos sounds good to you. This thursday.

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

OK - Guess the Game #12 is SUPER EASY, right?! You have to get this one. But can you actually believe it launched just a MONTH after Guess the Game #11??! Was genuinely flummoxed when I found out. #VideoGames #Gaming #Gamers #RetroGaming

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

One of the things I've been doing recently is making sure to keep my VODs on Twitch look a bit more "on brand" - and also getting them up to YouTube which I've been failing at for a while. If a nerd playing old video games for three hours every Sunday piques your interest - hello. I'm Peebs.

a screenshot of Twitch back end showing different streams with similar titles and thumbnails - covering fear effect on ps1 as well as other games

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A little chill gaming today back in The Last Caretaker on Steam Deck. Do you have a go to Steam Deck game? #VideoGames #Gaming #Gamers #CosyGaming #SteamDeck

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

What game do you use to chill out after a long day? I've been popping back to The Last Caretaker survival-crafter as my "chilling for the night" game in bed. #VideoGames #Gaming #LastCaretaker #SurvivalCrafting

Text reads "what game do you use to chill after a long day?" over a picture of a lit up boat sailing on the open ocean at night

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Right it looks like my plans for the weekend have been scuppered as Sniper Elite has (once again) wormed its way into my brain. What are you planning to play? #VideoGames #Gaming #Gamers #SniperElite

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Great work to those who got it, Guess the Video Game #11 is the STUNNING Shadow of the Colossus! A clue - This copy was released near as dammit just ONE MONTH away from next week's Guess The Game #12 #VideoGames #RetroGaming #Retro #Gaming #RetroGames

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

See anything you loved? If you look SUPER closely you'll see that none of my gaming and retro stuff is "graded". This is because I actually like playing the games and get them out regularly. #VideoGames #Gaming #RetroGaming #PlayStation #PS1

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What are you up to this evening? It's a little Freelancer mode on Hitman here on my Steam Deck for a cosy eve for me. #VideoGames #Gaming #CosyGaming #SteamDeck

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What's the best video game to board game adaption? Resident Evil's deck building game has to be up there? #ResidentEvil #Gaming #VideoGames #Gamers

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Mega Drive Nerds! I REALLY need to improve my Mega Drive selection for our little gaming library. What should be next on the shelf?!

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Do you have a favourite split-screen co-op game you still play? Tag your partner in crime and let them know you need to play it again. Mine is definitely Lord of the Rings War in the North #VideoGames #Gaming #Gamers #RetroGaming

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#IndieGameDev! In sad but expected news (video games have a life cycle) I've got some hours freeing up after November so if you need help with #IndieDev: PR / Comms / Social Community strategy, management / sentiment Mock Review Video recording / editing I've got plenty of testimonials available!

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If you love #DungeonCrawlerCarl: 1 - My wife is stunning in all ways 2 - I do human-made non-AI Dungeon Crawler Carl Merch 3 - As a small creator your support is invaluable 4 - I've got loads of designs available and more on the way pixelmerch.co.uk/en-gbp/collections…

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Guess the Game #11 - and this one gets a little trickier. Can you guess which game is hiding behind my pesky Atari Organiser case? #VideoGames #RetroGaming #Retro #Gaming #RetroGames

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Everybody is doing it and I'd love to know YOURS, too. Here are the NINE games that made me, see any you love? This isn't saying they're my FAVOURITE (though a few are) but these nine games all had a formative impact on my life and career #VideoGames #Gaming #RetroGaming #RetroGames

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

LIVE NOW - A nerd in a Paddington Bear t-shirt plays a 27 year old video game for the first time twitch.tv/pixelbandits #RetroGames #RetroGaming #VideoGames #Gaming #Gamers #ps1

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Just minding your own business exploring an ancient ruin and this silly little fella comes up on you with his silly little nonsense. #RetroGames #RetroGaming #VideoGames #Gaming #FinalFantasy

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I'd love your support if you: Like a gaming community that's inclusive and nice to each other Want to see somebody play Fear Effect for the first time Enjoy a Discworld /Red Dwarf reference Tonight and weekly! #RetroGames #RetroGaming #VideoGames #twitch twitch.tv/pixelbandits

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This morning has been a morning of Steam Deck. Bearing and distance calculations. Triangulation. Arial reconnaissance and firing my big cannon. I'm glad Iron Nest gives you different colored pencils. #SteamDeck #Gaming #VideoGames

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Popped down to our new local (ish) Warhammer shop for it's grand opening.

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Good morning Bluesky land! Have you got any gaming / nerdy stuff happening this weekend? What are you playing, streaming, watching, building / otherwise doing?!

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

All I post about at the moment is point and click adventures and books. Well this one's a twofer because while they are legitimately insane the #Discworld #videogames are also incredible. If you enjoy the #books and want to hate yourself for not unraveling a nonsensical puzzle, these are for you.

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Do you have a favourite video game intro? Retro or not, Broken Sword is one of mine. #VideoGames #RetroGaming #Gaming #BrokenSword

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In case you've ever missed me banging on about it, Shadows of Doubt is one of my favourite games from the past few years and 100% one of the most innovative. you get your own murder board held together with string and MY city is Ankh Morpork so I'm solving crimes on the Discworld's largest city.

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

How many of us still love and miss Point and Click adventure games? After Return to Monkey Island last night I'm wondering what we should add on stream for our retro gaming Sundays. Any ideas? #VideoGames #RetroGaming #PointAndCLick #Retro #Gaming

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

That's right, Guess the Game #10 was Castle of Illusion (starring Mickey Mouse)! A fantastic Disney title and one I still haven't completed, even 36 years on! #VideoGames #RetroGaming #Retro #MegaDrive

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I'm just a boy. In a Dungeon Crawler Carl tshirt. Sitting in front of a gamer (you) asking them to come support his twitch live stream of Monkey Island twitch.tv/pixelbandits

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If there's ONE element of US American grammar I definitely agree with, it's this. #Grammar #UK #US

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What do you think? There are some fantastic point and click games out there but (for my monkey) Monkey Island comes out on top #VideoGames #RetroGaming #Gaming #Gamers #MonkeyIsland

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

If Theme Hospital + Papers Please seems like a thing for you... #VideoGames #Gaming #Funny

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It DOES NOT MATTER what year. Wipeout has always looked incredible, played incredibly. #VideoGames #RetroGaming #Wipeout

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

For a game made in the late 1900s, it's still pretty good! #VideoGames #RetroGaming #Gamers

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

How cosy are YOU, today? I'm feet up in a snuggly otter, in my new Wallace and Gromit pyjamas, surrounded by retro video games... so pretty cosy! #VideoGames #Retro #Cosy

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A huge thank you to all the older nerds who've been coming and supporting our livestreams recently. I love chatting about these old video games with you and remembering some classics and have loved seeing some new faces in the crowd <3 Love to you all. #VideoGames #RetroGaming #TwitchStream

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Pixel Bandits @ Gamescom @pixelbandits.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Everybody knows this, but nobody knows that they know it. #Linguistics #Language #Facts

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