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Henry Stockdale @henrystockdale.com · 10h

Queen's Domain, our retro-fantasy action RPG, is launching on October 30th! We've also revealed Switch 2/Xbox Series/PS5 versions for the first time alongside Steam, all launching on the same day!

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Rob Caporetto @robcap.bsky.social · 13h

Got around to doing my own stuff I'll be around at for #MIGW26 thing. A lot of my time around GCAP is catching panels around self-pub and funding options, at least based where I am on my current projects. For any peeps who are gonna be there & might be up for a chat, LMK! 🖤 #AusGameDev

A screen of Rob's intinerary for Melbourne International Games Week in 2026.

He's attending GCAP, the launch for CONTINUE, Parallels, PAXAUS, Technically Games and Megadev.

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Kris Asick @pixelmusement.com · 20h

New Ancient DOS Games Shareware Edition video uploaded and ready to watch! youtu.be/C-LLSusr0i8

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A Literally Sketchy Game - ADG-se Week 13

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Rob Caporetto @robcap.bsky.social · 21h

This ain't good. I certainly am going to find it hard to afford to get my COVID booster next year if it actually goes up to $150. I'm sure there's plenty of folk who'll feel those pressures too and probably skip it.

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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 29/09/2026

Reuters got some of the IPO docs. Anthropic is a total dog of a company. Spent $12.6bn to make $4.6bn in revenue in 2025, $7.33bn of which was compute costs. Operating loss of $8bn. Losses getting worse year over year. Amazing stuff www.reuters.com/business/fin...

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Companies
• Anthropic IPO could value the company at more than $2
trillion
• Anthropic lost $42 billion in 2025
• Al lab spent $7.33 billion on compute and infrastructure last year
• Operating loss widened to $8.06 billion in 2025 from $2.98 billion in 2024
• Execs, industry analysts have expressed concerns over harms of Al tech
Sept 28 (Reuters) - Anthropic is making a massive bet that Al will transform the global economy more profoundly than industrialization, electricity and the internet, according to its IPO prospectus seen by Reuters.
But the cost to get there will be staggering. Anthropic reported a net loss of $42 billion in 2025, and plans to spend $518 billion on cloud, computing and infrastructure obligations in coming year, according to the
prospectus.

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Pete Davison @moegamer.net · 28/09/2026

BATTY BUILDERS for Atari 8-bit is an early example of an action-puzzler... from an era a bit before the puzzle game genre as we know it today was established. It's a fun, tricky game, and highly original concept at a time when walls in games were usually for smashin'! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ecV...

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BATTY BUILDERS for Atari 8-bit is a Health and Safety nightmare

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Iain Mew @superchartisland.com · 28/09/2026

After Ocean's conversion of Technos beat-'em-up Renegade, its arcade successor Double Dragon became a huge hit... and Ocean missed out on the licence. So in true Ocean fashion, they invented their own Renegade sequel instead. New post on Target: Renegade: www.superchartisland.com/target-renegade

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Target: Renegade – “The skin-heads, the Beastie Boys, the bouncers”

Yoshihisa Kishimoto and Technos set some key standards in early beat-’em-ups with 熱血硬派くにおくん, Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun or, as it was known in the West, Renegade. Having launched Kunio-kun as the main…

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404 Media @404media.co · 28/09/2026

Executives working on AI at Microsoft and OpenAI admitted what its critics have been saying all along: LLms are predatory pieces of technology that have been built on what a Microsoft executive called “an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions.” www.404media.co/doom-loop-op...

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‘Doom Loop’: OpenAI and Microsoft Admits LLMs Are Destroying the Web and Built on Theft

"Millions of people around the world will soon consider large models ‘hoovering up’ all their work to be an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions."

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Anon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The C64 Tetris theme by Wally Beben is one of the greatest pieces of music ever composed and the fact that so few people will ever hear it is a tragedy.

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Rob Caporetto @robcap.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Here's me on Ace Combat 8 for @player2au.bsky.social . AC8 builds on what was laid down with AC7, offering more thrilling and expansive aerial shenanigans. That's coupled with a move to present its story from a more personal perspective.

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Review – Flying High | Player2.net.au

Rob takes to the skies with Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve. But is this latest flight a turbulent disaster or a smooth, easy journey? He explains with his review.

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Rob Caporetto @robcap.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Review – Flying High | Player2.net.au

Rob takes to the skies with Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve. But is this latest flight a turbulent disaster or a smooth, easy journey? He explains with his review.

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Rob Caporetto @robcap.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

NEW VIDEO TIME! It's been a while since we've seen a modern shmup which manages to push the limits of its target platform, but @badcomputer.bsky.social's Razing Core for the Master System is absolutely one which sits amongst the greats on that machine! www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzjsfD…

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Razing Core (Sega Master System) - Raising the Core of Quality for 8-Bit Shmupping!

● Buy Razing Core (ROM): https://badcomputer0.itch.io/razing-coreIt's been a while since we've seen a modern shmup which manages to push the limits of its ta...

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Rebecca Fernandez O'Shea @rebeccafernandez.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hey Aussies, last few days to get a free covid booster. After Wednesday you'll have to pay. I just walked into the pharmacist today and they gave me one immediately, super easy. Covid seems to be doing the rounds again here too, have a few mates laid up at home with it www.abc.net.au/news/health/...

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COVID vaccines no longer free for many Australians from next month

Only some people will continue to get the COVID-19 vaccination for free after October 1. Here's what the changes mean for you.

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PandaMonium @pandamonium.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today, I decided to dump all my thoughts about A.I. infecting the retro and Saturn scene into one cohesive article. In short, I am certifiably sick of this.

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Player2.net.au @player2au.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It really is the year of Final Fantasy for @jesszam.bsky.social had the chance to check out Final Fantasy Revelation a few weeks ago and has reported on the experience. Spoiler: the highlight is cats www.player2.net.au/2026/09/fina...

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Final Fantasy VII Revelation – Hands-on Preview | Player2.net.au

Final Fantasy VII Revelation - Hands-on Preview I missed Final Fantasy VII growing up, so it has long been one of those ‘I’ll get there one day games’ that’s at risk of dying in the backlog. But this ...

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Thalamus Physical @thalamusdigital.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Surprise! Binky: Frozen in Time is now available for the Commodore 64! Grab a copy a.s.a.p and take advantage of the 20% launch discount! thalamusdigital.itch.io/binky-frozen #retrogaming #c64 #indiedev #binky #coldfeet #snowballeffectgames

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Concern? How about arrest the f*cker?? Cripes. If you or I hacked Medicare, the AFP would bash down our doors. AI does it? Oopsies! I am concerned! www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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Anthony Albanese says OpenAI agent hacked Medicare and he expressed ‘extreme concern’ to Sam Altman

Prime minister says he told chief executive he was disappointed it had taken company ‘way too long’ to inform government of breach

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Michael Irving @mikeirvo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Well, my redundancy has been finalised today. Not really sure what to do with myself now, but posting about it again feels vaguely productive.

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Rob Caporetto @robcap.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Xevious 3D/G! Nice. Such a nice evolution of Xevious, and it got a sick home conversion to PS1, because there's shared hardware like a bunch of other Namco games of the time. (Worth an archive pull to plug that!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrWv...

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Beyond The Scanlines #019: Xevious 3D/G+ (PlayStation)

YouTube video by Beyond The Scanlines

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Gaming Hell @sarahssowertty.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Ooh, Xevious 3D/G is this week's ACA game, always been curious about this one, especially now I understand Xevious a bit more~! (No SW1 / PS4 version, only SW2 / PS5 / XS) www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e1u...

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Arcade Archives 2 XEVIOUS 3D/G

YouTube video by HAMSTER Corporation

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Ian Malcolm @ianmalcolm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Just finished this great vid by @robcap.bsky.social - the only games I was familiar with were Hydlide and Silpheed, in other formats than these OG versions. (And shout out to my boy Thexder in the outro; I recall the Amiga port being insanely difficult... 😂 ) #BeyondTheScanlines #RetroGaming

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Neat EGGCONSOLE Games Which Don't Need You To Know Japanese! Beyond The Scanlines #123

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Player2.net.au @player2au.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Rayman Legends: Retold is a remake of @hewso.bsky.social's favourite ever 2D platformer, so he was worried that it would get mucked up in the process. Turns out his worries were unfounded. www.player2.net.au/2026/09/raym...

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Rayman Legends: Retold Preview – My Worries are Gone | Player2.net.au

Rayman Legends: Retold Preview - My Worries are Gone I love Rayman Legends. In fact, I have gone on record numerous times to state that, for me, it is the single best 2D platformer ever made. I'm sorr...

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Kris Asick @pixelmusement.com · 23/09/2026

Lots of new videos tonight, I know, but once you're done watching the ones I reposted from fellow video-creating colleagues, here's the latest No-Nostalgia Retro Gaming video uploaded and ready to watch! youtu.be/ldnmzQznYMY

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Timeball - NNRG Week 113

YouTube video by Pixelmusement

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Player2.net.au @player2au.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Hey folks, Site is down right now with some maintenance going on in the background. Stay with us and we will be up again soon.

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Frosty Games 🍦 @frostygamesfest.com · 23/09/2026

Here's the incredible games you can get your hands on each day! 🍦

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Frosty Games 🍦 @frostygamesfest.com · 23/09/2026

Come play some of the coolest games from ANZ at ACMI in Melbourne on October 3 & 4 🎮 We're showcasing 20 games across the weekend as part of a free Game Showcase! Big thank you to our 2026 sponsors @nz-code.nz and strangescaffold.bsky.social, without their support, Frosty's showcases don't happen 💙

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Rob Caporetto @robcap.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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Razing Core (Sega Master System) - Raising the Core of Quality for 8-Bit Shmupping!

● Buy Razing Core (ROM): https://badcomputer0.itch.io/razing-coreIt's been a while since we've seen a modern shmup which manages to push the limits of its ta...

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Rob Caporetto @robcap.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Microsoft are cultural vandals oh the highest order. Ripping everything out of the walls to sacrifice it for delusions of a machine god. It's hard to know if the damage they've done to the AAA space can ever be fixed, or if it's the lead in to a new wasteland.

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Player2.net.au @player2au.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We are in the same boat, folks.... So I guess just keep following us here. Not sure where else we can go. We will, however, keep on truckin'! Support Independent Media!

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Pete Davison @moegamer.net · 21/09/2026

NEW VID! (and the relaunch of my Atari A to Z series!) Today we look at ASTRO CHASE, the first game put out by First Star Software, and the first game that the creator, Fernando Herrera, composed in machine code. Pretty dang impressive for a first project... www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jOX...

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There is no escape in ASTRO CHASE for Atari 8-bit!

YouTube video by ThisIsPete

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Rob Caporetto @robcap.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I know that face! Yes, if you're around for Technically Games on PAX Saturday, then you can watch me talk about how exploring old games can be a good source of solving technical challenges in your own games!

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Rob Caporetto @robcap.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Came across this piece (which is a couple of years old) this morning, and found it an interesting read. Especially lines up with things I've been seeing during the job hunt, which kind of sucks when you've been a specialist in various ways for ages… www.baldurbjarnason.com/2024/react-ele…

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React, Electron, and LLMs have a common purpose: the labour arbitrage theory of dev tool popularity

Writing at the end of the world, from Hveragerði, Iceland

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Hannah is a chaos gremlin @aciddotexe.com · 20/09/2026

Got a key from Firevolt, so it's time to play WheelMates with my husband! Come watch us literally crash out~~ twitch.tv/aciddotexe

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Hannah is a chaos gremlin @aciddotexe.com · 19/09/2026

CYBERPUNK CSATURDAY! Time to... liberate some phantoms? I guess???? twitch.tv/aciddotexe

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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 18/09/2026

Here's the monologue where I call for Dario Amodei to shut the fuck up www.youtube.com/watch?v=r82A...

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Monologue: Shut The F*ck Up, Dario! | Better Offline

YouTube video by Better Offline

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Kris Asick @pixelmusement.com · 19/09/2026

New Ancient DOS Games filler video uploaded and ready to watch! youtu.be/jqhbnSTzv9U

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Turning Scrabble into a Platformer...? - ADG Filler #107

YouTube video by Pixelmusement

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Rob Caporetto @robcap.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I'm relieved that the Pope looks skeptical in this photo. I don't think pondering the Green Papal Orb sounds like a good idea. I think it needs to be cast deep into a distant vault instead. (I usually endorse pondering orbs, but this is one which looks way too suspicious!)

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Josh W @mariobones.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It pisses me off how whenever groups are asking for opinions on AI they never pretend to be impartial and always make a point of how cool AI can be Anyway, tell them to fuck off with it - www.pmc.gov.au/domestic-pol...

Facebook post from the Australian Government. It reads:
"AI is creating new opportunities for Australia.

Australia is well placed to seize these opportunities, with a highly skilled workforce, world-class research capability and a strong track record of attracting investment in digital infrastructure.

The Australian Government wants to build on these strengths and ensure Australia is an attractive destination for investment in the infrastructure needed to support the next generation of AI.

But the infrastructure needed to support AI can impact our energy, water and local communities.

That's why we're seeking feedback on how Australia can build on our AI investment capabilities while managing the impacts responsibly.

Your experience and expertise matter. Have your say and help shape the future of AI training and infrastructure in Australia."

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Rob Caporetto @robcap.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

So far things are lining up nicely now next Scanlines is done, and [REDACTED THING] is progress, that I might actually be able to get out and do a double movie Friday. Which means I finally get to see Coyote vs. ACME (*screaming*), and rewatch Kill-Off-Your-Heroes fest (aka Transformers '86).

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Rob Caporetto @robcap.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

New Vid's up in Early Access for paying supporters over on Patreon/Ko-fi! Checking out the amazing Razing Core for the Master System, which absolutely stands toe to toe against the best of the best on Sega's 8-bit beast. www.patreon.com/robc/posts/ear… ko-fi.com/post/Early-Acc…

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Early Access: Razing Core (Master System) | Rob Caporetto

Hey folks! Been a while since I've really found a new game for a vintage machine that really manages to show what one can do, but Razing Cor

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Kris Asick @pixelmusement.com · 16/09/2026

New Ancient DOS Games Shareware Edition video uploaded and ready to watch! youtu.be/nn6P4_Ru9rA

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Awsome Demos with Fries - ADG-se Week 12

YouTube video by Pixelmusement

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Rob Caporetto @robcap.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

oh fuck off. In a just world, this would send the ALP to join the LNP in the same political backwater. Destroying the livelihood of creators to satisfy the tech-bro oligarchs is a move which has no positive outcomes. (Once again: I do not consent to being replaced by a click…)

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