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Parallax Abstraction

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Middle-aged Canadian nerd, gamer and retro enthusiast, blogger, pet parent, IT ninja, @bigboxdb.com account runner and much more. Blog: geekbravado.com Discord: discord.pxa.ca Other Stuff: pxa.ca Check my lists!

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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 01/10/2026
I've thought about this more. It's true that Asha said Xbox isn't for sale. You know what she didn't say? That Activision-Blizzard and Bethesda aren't either. And where has Xbox just recently moved all but 3 of their studios under? Yeah. Her statement didn't really disprove my thesis at all.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 30/09/2026
New blog post! Xbox continues to undergo its "reset" but with the recent reshuffling of their org chart, I think this is building to something very different and potentially a lot worse. geekbravado.com/the-xbox-res... I hope I'm wrong.
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The Xbox "reset" is starting to look like something else
Xbox is going through a reckoning right now because of AI but I think their end goal is something else, and worse.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 30/09/2026
What the actual... www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-ce... I had no idea this was coming when I wrote the post yesterday. Asha, do you read my hobby blog that Google still refuses to index? 🤣 I will still say that things are only not happening until they are. We'll see though.
videogameschronicle.com
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma insists Microsoft’s gaming business is ‘not for sale’ | VGC
Asha Sharma denies reports Xbox could be sold…
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 30/09/2026
New blog post! Xbox continues to undergo its "reset" but with the recent reshuffling of their org chart, I think this is building to something very different and potentially a lot worse. geekbravado.com/the-xbox-res... I hope I'm wrong.
geekbravado.com
The Xbox "reset" is starting to look like something else
Xbox is going through a reckoning right now because of AI but I think their end goal is something else, and worse.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 30/09/2026
On one hand, this is cool because users are more likely to be shown things they're interested in so fans of a genre might see more related stuff surfaced. On the other hand, I've found games I loved that I didn't think I would because Steam randomly put them in front of me. Could be good and bad. 🤔
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 30/09/2026
You know, you'd think by this point that I'd learn to not be smug in @huntshowdown.com the rare time I'm NOT the one to step on one of StylezXP's traps. Karma always gets me back. medal.tv/games/hunt-s...
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You'd think I'd learn by now to not be smug about not being the one to step on StylezXP's traps. Karma always gets me. - Clipped Hunt Showdown with Medal.tv
Watch You'd think I'd learn by now to not be smug about not being the one to step on StylezXP's traps. Karma always gets me. by PXAbstraction and millions of other Hunt Showdown videos on Medal. #hunt...
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 30/09/2026
My next post is going to be much more positive. I'm going to take the #My9Games trend that's going on right now and write about my 9 choices and why they mean so much to me. The choices might change a bit too cause I spent the day thinking more after posting them last night. 🤣
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 30/09/2026
Just finished writing another blog post on this whole Xbox fuckery that keeps going on. Thought about it a lot and have a largely undiscussed theory on why they're doing what they're doing. It's not a happy theory but I think one worth putting out there. Publishing tomorrow morning.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 29/09/2026
There's at least a few more titles that are *right there* too but didn't make the list. If it could have been my12 or even my10, there would be some other bangers on it. 😊
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 29/09/2026
Didn't hear about this trend going until just now but it's a fun idea and led me to have a good think. #My9Games my9games.net/en/share/348...
my9games.net
My 9 Games | Shared games picks
A shared 9-panel games collage.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 28/09/2026
The original Control had major issues at launch too, some of them also regarding combat. After a few patches, they retuned things and the game was MUCH better for it. I imagine the same will happen here and that's when I'll happily grab it and jump in.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 28/09/2026
None of that's unusual but I've seen to many super positive reviews that admit to those problems but just gloss over them. If it was Ubisoft or any other open world developer or publisher who put this out, I don't feel those faults would be so frequently dismissed. But I could be wrong.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 28/09/2026
It's not going to at all. It's nowhere near that. But it has issues like tedious combat with spongey enemies, a billion little things filling up the map with markers and some have said that the levels are overly confusing (kind of on purpose) and so long that it's easy to get lost.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 28/09/2026
I'm a huge Remedy fan and have played everything they've ever made and will play Control: Resonant. But it also feels like a lot of the review discourse around it is that it'd be getting dragged way harder for all its faults if any other open world developer's name was on it.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 28/09/2026
Game #31 of 2026: Keeper A delightful, linear, easy and emotional walking sim through a gorgeous world that feels very Double Fine. Has a unique visual and soundscape that made the 5 hours go by quickly. UE5 sloptimization on Xbox locks it to 30fps. Really hope this isn't Double Fine's swan song.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 26/09/2026
Game #30 of 2026: Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed Improves on the first in most respects, especially writing and mission types. But this version is unbelievably glitchy. Had to replay many missions because of scripting bugs or enemies getting stuck in geometry. Good game, bad remake.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 24/09/2026
One of those rare unicorn work days where I feel I got a lot more done than I needed to and got way ahead on some stuff but also didn't have to run myself ragged to do it. A rare pleasure indeed. 💪
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 24/09/2026
This Cute Coin Cube Lets You Use Real Quarters To Add Credits To Arcade Emulators www.timeextension.com/news/2026/09... (via @timeextension.com) This is utterly unnecessary and absolutely delightful! I totally want one.
timeextension.com
This Cute Coin Cube Lets You Use Real Quarters To Add Credits To Arcade Emulators
No more need to call 'The Guy' over
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 23/09/2026
Congrats! Really glad to see small teams with consistent quality like yours continue to do well in this mental games market right now.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 22/09/2026
You think Satya Nadella can't turn Microsoft non-AI money furnace divisions into any more of a clusterfuck but nope, there's always more: www.thegamebusiness.com/p/halo-to-ac...
thegamebusiness.com
Halo to Activision. Xbox merges studios and cuts 268 jobs
Rare, Obsidian, World’s Edge have new homes. Ninja Theory faces closure
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 21/09/2026
Yep, I'm in for more Forbidden Solitaire!
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 20/09/2026
There were a lot of weird toy gimmicks when I was growing up but I don't remember this one.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 17/09/2026
Things you don't expect to see when leaving the office. 🤔
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 17/09/2026
Trying to get accurate web site stats is so weird. I used one platform (growblog) to track stats for Geek Bravado for a year and it showed numbers. Then I switched to Fullres and it's completely different, much higher stats, despite being in Google Jail. No idea who is right or if neither are?
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 16/09/2026
Here's the AI blog post I promised. The industry had reached peak grifting stupidity and I am so damn tired of the media's failure to call out what's right in front of it. I've had enough. geekbravado.com/the-ai-grift...
geekbravado.com
The AI grift has reached a new (maybe peak?) level of stupid
The AI industry has become almost a dark parody at this point and is more clearly a grift than ever. I get angry about it. Come at me boosters.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 16/09/2026
Here's the AI blog post I promised. The industry had reached peak grifting stupidity and I am so damn tired of the media's failure to call out what's right in front of it. I've had enough. geekbravado.com/the-ai-grift...
geekbravado.com
The AI grift has reached a new (maybe peak?) level of stupid
The AI industry has become almost a dark parody at this point and is more clearly a grift than ever. I get angry about it. Come at me boosters.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 16/09/2026
static.klipy.com
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 16/09/2026
Just wrote a very strong blog post about a lot of the recent AI insanity, how the industry is reaching what I hope it peak stupid and how sick I am of the people who continue to blindly defend it. Publishing tomorrow morning. I've had enough.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 15/09/2026
And as usual, status pages are just for show. 🤣
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 15/09/2026
Seems to be wor---oh...
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 14/09/2026
Oh myyyyyy. "This game is marked as containing 'Frequent Nudity or Sexual Content.'"
static.klipy.com
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 13/09/2026
I thought I understood what loud was. Nooooo sir I did NOT! I had ear plugs in and this was still loud as Hell. 🤘🤘🤘 photos.app.goo.gl/fg5UHTRfLA9t...
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New video · Saturday, Sep 12 🎬
Tap to view!
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 13/09/2026
Hot damn, Taylor Momsen can belt it as everyone knows but Ben Philips can friggin' SHRED b'y! 🤘🤘🤘
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 12/09/2026
Live gallery updating throughout the night for AC/DC and The Pretty Reckless at Parc Jean Drapeau in Montreal: photos.app.goo.gl/duT2UDs9iyv7... First time seeing them live and I can't wait! 🤘🤘🤘
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 11/09/2026
On the way to Montreal with a couple friends for the weekend to see AC/DC with The Pretty Reckless! Gonna' be an awesome weekend! 🤘🤘🤘
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 10/09/2026
This assumes this was in any way smartly planned out.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 10/09/2026
Well would you look at this! Nintendo's running a "customer appreciation sale" with their Tariff refunds, exactly like I told them they should do and got raked over the coals by their fanboys for suggesting. DAMN it feels good to be right! 💪
geekbravado.com
Tariffs are not free money for corporations
Many companies had Trump's tariffs refunded when they were ruled illegal. Most aren't giving them back to their customers. That's wrong.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 09/09/2026
I will not be doing this, period. Not with how many of these verification companies have been breached, including the one Discord partners with. Plus this. If this restricts my account, so be it. If it restricts it too much, I'll find an alternative. I don't use Discord much these days anyway.
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BigBoxDB.com @bigboxdb.com · 09/09/2026
Congrats to @bigboxcollection.com for his new partnership with @gog.com where they'll not not only give downloadable 3D box scans with Preservation Program games but also printable templates so you can make your own! This is a great idea that's great for all preservation enthusiasts! #RisingTide 💪
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GOG Preservation Program brings the big box nostalgia – check new additions and an interview with Big Box Collection creator!
Some games came in boxes that were almost as memorable as the games themselves. Today, we’re giving those iconic boxes a new life, as more additions join the GOG Preservation Program!
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 07/09/2026
Well earned! 🤘
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 07/09/2026
Game #29 of 2026: Katanaut Fantastic Dead Cells-esque roguelite that takes place on a demon infested space station. Challenging but not brutalizing and makes you feel powerful and rewards moving quickly. Only finished the 1st run and there are many New Game + after this. Looking forward to them!
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 05/09/2026
Planning to write an angry post on my own blog about Roku. My Mom has a Streaming Stick Plus that's under warranty and randomly turning off. I've spent almost 4 hours now trying to get Roku to replace it. I've seen Geneva Convention violation levels of bad support before but this is unreal.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 04/09/2026
In my life and IT career, I've dealt with bad customer support. Horrific customer support. Customer support that should be a violation of the Geneva Convention. Then I tried dealing with Roku to get my Mom's faulty Streaming Stick Plus replaced under warranty. I may literally be going mad.
static.klipy.com
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 03/09/2026
Had way more fun with the first one than I expected. Glad to see it's getting a sequel and that Chris Parnell is back! His narration added a ton to it.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 03/09/2026
That box art is quite a scene. The people in those cars must be freaking OUT! 🤣
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 03/09/2026
I still believe that people who rush into AI like this guy is suggesting are going to get a massive cost shock. All AI models are massively subsidized and the industry has no concept of a plan of profitability. When people have to start paying what it actually costs, it will be a broadside.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 03/09/2026
This is awesome!
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 02/09/2026
Hmm...reminds me of something...what was it?
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 31/08/2026
I have no qualms about using SponsorBlock. I pay for YouTube Premium and that to me means no ads, period. 90% of YouTube sponsorships are either scams or crap products I'd never buy so they're wasted on me. The best channels I watch I also support on Patreon. Almost $100 a month I spend on that.
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Parallax Abstraction @pxa.ca · 31/08/2026
SmartTube is greaet. Also highly recommend Projetivity Launcher: projectivylauncher.com Much nicer interface with no ads in it. I have this on my Google TV box and can't imagine not having it.
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