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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I love that the catapult mode's lamps are cannon balls and there is a little guy loading them. The detail in every inch is what cements Medieval Madness as a real masterpiece. I remember having a poster of the backglass art and there was seemingly no end to finding little details and easter eggs.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Space Cadet really went for it

A screenshot of Space Cadet pinball with lines showing names for all 55 individual components of the game like bumpers, ramps, and lights.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Spidey was good, got me slightly interested in Marvel. Hellraiser was not what I expected at all. I wanted to like Jesus Rolls more than I did, really weird that it exists.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

The first release of Animal Crossing in America. I remember preordering and picking it up on launch day at the now closed GameStop on Irvine blvd. K.K. Slider playing a song on Saturday nights was the first “Live Event” I had seen in a game and felt really special at the time. #RandomGameSaturday

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Who is he? What is this? I keep seeing this guy in the most random spots. Shepard Fairy Obey Giant vibes. #Seattle

Street art in a train car. Various tages and centered is a ~5 foot tall black and white face of a bearded man.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

The show in my garden has begun. My #Lilies have started to bloom today. These things are huge this year! #plants

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Had a great time taking the kiddo to the Puyallup Spring Fair today. So many animals.

Two pigs with a sign saying “Oreo & Nutterbutter” Oreo is black with a light stripe in the middle, the other is pink with black dots.

A dark brown llama looks at me in disgust.

A big momma pig with three little ones following her around.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

They complied a bunch of old comics about Las Vegas and gambling for this quarter’s MAD, for what I assume is commentary on prediction markets and sports betting getting out of control. #MadMagazine

MAD magazine cover says “It’s a crap shoot!” as Alfred E Neuman surrounded by dogs is rolling a green bag of dog poop at a craps table.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Finally saw Apocalypse Now. I feel the type of person who quoted "I love the smell of Napalm in the morning" back in the day couldn't actually appreciate this movie? Also Martin Sheen rules, and I was surprised after watching the credits that Laurence Fishburne was Mr Clean! They were so young.

Screenshot of famous part of Apocalypse Now when Martin Sheen's face covered in camo paint slowly rises out of the foggy water.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Really random four. I kind of hated Marty Supreme, the music and non stop pace gave me a headache.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

"My 9 games" I have fond memories of my9games.com

Boxart for Out Of This World, World of Warcraft, Street Fighter 2, Aerobiz, Super Bomberman 2, Super Mario World, Secret of Monkey Island, Jones in the Fast Lane, and Quake 2.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

I took the light rail into downtown for an indie devs meetup. When walking there I was regretting my choice at first because it was cold and there were sketchy people on the train, but I met so many cool and diverse people, it was totally worth it. I am inspired to work on my games!

A narrow downtown Seattle sidewalk at night, covered by metal construction scaffolding. The wet concrete walkway reflects the glow of exposed hanging bulbs overhead. Metal railings and cross bracing line both sides, with graffiti covered walls to the left and traffic with headlights visible on the rain slick street to the right.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

"However, we found that this encouraged and rewarded a narrow set of attention-grabbing content and didn't allow the focus to be as much on a broader pool of thoughtful, well-considered creative content." Steam quietly solving societal problems on their own little social network.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Wow The Pitt S2E1, I was worried I overhyped it for myself but they delivered! Having worked in healthcare now I recognize more terms and stuff, it seems so realistic! Best show. You gotta watch it. If you did what did you think?

Key art for The Pitt season 2 shows “Dr Robby” and says “the work never stops”

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Oh we are doing this now? Ok. My top films of 2025 In no particular order. Frankenstein The Life Of Chuck Toxic Avenger Not Just A Goof When We Went Mad Mickey 17 Weapons KPop Demon Hunters One Battle After Another Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Good old balboa peninsula. I am going to miss this place when I get back to grey Washington tomorrow.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Thank you! I love hearing all the guests on the tgs episodes.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

I find people have a funny unwritten rule when reviewing games that the game is supposed to infinitely satisfy you. I see a negative Steam review for Umamusume (a ftp game) with 40 hours played complaining about it eventually getting too repetitive. 40 hours of free content was not enough!?

Pretty anime girls at the starting line of a horse race track. Text at the bottom "Commentary: I just hope the Umamusume I'm rooting for gives it her all today!"

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Remember when four packs were a thing? Ahh, the good old days.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

The High Steel Bridge, 350 feet up. Cool view. Pretty scary.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🌥️Enjoyed a cloudy day in Seattle for @seattleindies.bsky.social indie game dev picnic. There is a nice view of Bellevue from across Lake Washington. Happened to see the blue angels go by and a bunch of people out on the water for the annual boating event Seafair. Got to meet a lot of cool devs.

Blue Angels five jets are seen in diamond formation in the sky against an overcast sky above various sized boats in the water below, two guys are taking photos and others turning heads in the foreground at the bottom. A sole kayaker is seen close to shore.

Bellevue city skyline with many skyscrapers is seen far across Lake Washington with choppy water and grey skies overhead. Across the lake the top of a tent and shrubbery is seen at the bottom.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

First time at the Sumner Rhubarb Fratival

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Game Developers when they see a Roblox game with 10 million concurrents #VideoGames

Skinner meme "Am i so out of touch? No it's the children who are wrong."

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

It is the last day to play the official PAC-MAN app on iOS. Kind of ridiculous they couldn’t afford to keep some version of this up…? #Pac-Man #iOS #VideoGames

Window that says “THANK YOU FOR PLAYING PAC-MAN!
WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AND LOVE FOR PAC-MAN.
THE SERVICE WILL OFFICIALLY CLOSE ON MAY 30, 2025.
IN-APP PURCHASES WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE AFTER APRIL 1, 2025, BUT YOU CAN CONTINUE PLAYING UNTIL THE SERVICE ENDS.
THANK YOU FOR PLAYING!”

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

At some point, I probably stop getting excited anytime I see Deer on a walk, but I am not there yet.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Tonight’s viewing: I saw there was going to be a The Watchcast episode so I am checking it out. It always seemed too weird but a few minutes in I am thinking no this makes perfect sense, the natural conclusion of an unchecked bureaucracy. And then a wild Robert De Niro appears!

The cover of the movie Brazil. Colorful fantasy images appear exploding out of guys head.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

When the AI TTS voice bugs out and sounds like its calling for help from being tortured inside a datacenter somewhere 😨

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

They put the 3 right there to draw attention to the new letter “C” on the previously blank new button.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Many job applications sent out. Back to delivery driving this weekend!

Humble farmer with text “It ain’t much but it’s honest work”

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Welcome to Spring! I am out here delivering packages enjoying the cherry blossoms trying to pay off my GDC trip.

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Ryan @pixelryan.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Me at GDC: “…The first game I worked on was Midnight Club 3 for Playstation 2.” Adorable little recent grad: “My Dad had a PS2!” Me: 💀 *Grey hair intensifies*