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@sobtanian.bsky.social
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Iraqi. Gamer. Geek. Geriatrician. Greyhound owner. Reader of books. Father who knits and crochets. Massive Jean-Michel Jarre fan. The artist formally known as GeriatricGamer on Twitter.

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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 21h
#ScanlineSunday #Commodore #Amiga #Psygnosis #TheKillingGameShow
A close-up of a human eye displayed on a pixelated digital screen, tinted in vivid blues. Reflected within the pupil is a ghostly white skull hovering above a bright horizontal streak of light, like an explosion or beam across a dark landscape.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The irony… #NHS
A beige indoor wall with faint marks and a small printed sign taped near its center. The sign reads “PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THESE CHAIRS THANK YOU” in black capital letters. The floor beside the wall is covered in blue speckled tiles, bordered by a dark green skirting strip. The image humorously lacks any visible chairs, making the sign’s message seem oddly misplaced.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
#SilentSunday
A quiet country road curves gently through dense woodland. Tall trees with lush green leaves arch overhead, forming a partial canopy that filters soft daylight. The asphalt road is smooth and bordered by a narrow pavement on the right, edged with a low wooden railing. Fallen leaves and small twigs scatter along the roadside, adding a touch of autumn texture.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I think I might have a #lamy #safari #fountainpen problem 😅
A neatly arranged rainbow collection of Lamy Safari fountain pens displayed on a black‑and‑white geometric rug. The pens form a gentle arc, transitioning smoothly from silver and white on the left through reds, oranges, yellows, greens, turquoise, blues, pinks, purples, and ending with grey and black on the right. Each pen has a shiny clip and a rectangular ink‑window cutout, creating a visually satisfying gradient of color and uniform design.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I didn't plan it but the yarn pattern on these socks has lined up perfectly. Very satisfying ☺️ #knitting
A pair of hand‑knitted socks lies on a light wooden surface. The socks feature bright self‑striping yarn in repeating bands of lime green, orange, pale blue, white, and dark gray. Near the heel, two metal knitting needles joined by a blue cable are inserted into the stitches, with a short tail of yarn trailing off—showing that the knitting is still in progress. The texture is smooth stockinette, and the stripes align neatly across both socks.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Way before TED talks made slide-less presentations popular, I realised that no one cares about slides so whenever I've had to present or teach or whatever, I never use slides. It also forces the audience to actually look at you and listen 😅
A four-panel comic from Work Chronicles humorously depicts a painfully long meeting presentation.
Panel 1: A presenter stands before a screen labeled “PRESENTATION,” telling two seated colleagues, “For this 1-hour meeting.”
Panel 2: The presenter announces, “I have made a presentation with 210 slides,” while the screen shows “Slide 1 of 210.”
Panel 3: The presenter gestures toward a slide crammed with repetitive “BLAH BLAH BLAH” text, saying, “Each slide is filled with paragraphs of text.”
Panel 4: The presenter continues, “I will now read each paragraph word-for-word,” as the colleagues stare blankly at their laptops.
Caption below: “Comics about work. Made with ♥ & lots of coffee.”
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I was telling someone at work today about something that happened to me at work back in 2003, to which she replied that was the year she was born… 😳😳😳👴🏼👴🏼👴🏼
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The rather spectacular Ballads of the Underworld concert is available to watch for free! This is the London concert featuring music from the Hades games, I was lucky enough to attend it with my wife and it was spectacular! #music #videogames
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Hades in Concert - 'Ballads of the Underworld' (Concert Video)
If you've enjoyed the music of Hades and Hades II, you do not want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime performance featuring live orchestral arrangements of all your favorite songs from both games, and more! This is a 4K recording of the one-time-only concert that took place at The Game Music Festival in London's Royal Festival Hall on June 27, 2026. It features Supergiant's composer Darren Korb and vocalist Ashley Barrett, with special guests Judy Alice Lee (voice of Melinoë), Erin Yvette (voice of Scylla), and Colin Ryan (voice of Apollo), all with orchestral accompaniment by the London Mozart Players conducted by Austin Wintory. Our thanks to Game Music Festival for making everything possible! Set List 00:00 Intro 00:25 Moonlight Guide Us (feat. Ashley Barrett and Judy Alice Lee) 04:46 Darren Korb Addresses Crowd 05:42 Underworld Medley 11:34 Scylla and the Sirens Introduction 12:08 Coral Crown (feat. Erin Yvette, Ashley Barrett, and Judy Alice Lee) 16:48 I Am Gonna Claw (Out Your Eyes Then Drown You to Death)(feat. Erin Yvette, Ashley Barrett, and Judy Alice Lee) 20:48 Rock and a Hard Place (feat. Erin Yvette, Ashley Barrett, and Judy Alice Lee) 25:47 Bewitching Eyes (feat. Erin Yvette, Ashley Barrett, and Judy Alice Lee) 29:56 Austin Wintory Addresses Crowd 30:23 Surface Medley 46:00 Fated Glory (feat. Colin Ryan) 50:25 Time Belongs to Us (feat. Colin Ryan, Ashley Barrett, and Judy Alice Lee) 55:56 Darren Korb Addresses Crowd 56:39 In the Flame (feat. Ashley Barrett) 01:00:26 Paper Boats (feat. Ashley Barrett) 01:05:02 Setting Sail, Coming Home (feat. Ashley Barrett) 01:09:37 Hades Medley 01:23:02 Lament of Orpheus (feat. Ashley Barrett) 01:27:23 In the Blood (feat. Ashley Barrett) 01:34:41 Good Riddance (feat. Ashley Barrett) 01:39:02 Credits Music by Darren Korb & Austin Wintory Conducted by Austin Wintory Arrangements by Brian LaGuardia and Dallas Crane and Austin Wintory Soloists Darren Korb, Ashley Barrett, Judy Alice Lee, Erin Yvette, Colin Ryan London Mozart Players Violin 1 Ruth Rogers Anna de Bruin Momoko Arima Lucy Jeal Alix Lagasse Nemanja Ljubinkovic Thea Spiers Alicia Berendse Jelena Horvat Melanie Gruwez Violin 2 Gemma Sharples Karen Matoba Konstancja Smolorz Jeremy Metcalfe Jayne Spencer Esther Zaglia Abigail Davis Kath Roberts Elena Abad Viola Jake Montgomery-Smith Oliver Wilson Jill Valentine Diana Mathews Cara Coetzee Mark Gibbs Edward Keenan Charles Whittaker Cello Sarah Butcher Ben Davies William Clark-Maxwell Miriam Lowbury Ruth Alford Eve Littlefair Akito Goto Double Bass David Johnson Rupert Ring Samuel Rice Georgia Lloyd Jack Cherry Flute Fiona Kelly David Cuthbert Oboe Gareth Hulse Katie Clemmow Clarinet Oliver Pashley Neyire Ashworth Bassoon Charlotte Cox Emma Harding Horn Hugh Sisley Martin Grainger Jon Farey David Bentley Trumpet Alan Thomas Ryan Linham Heidi Bennett Irene Haberli Trombone Jonny Watkins Jeremy Gough Ian Fasham Tuba Adrian Miotti Timpani Tom Lee Percussion Rachel Gledhill Tim Gunnell Jeremy Cornes Lewis Blee Piano Malcolm Archer Harp Sally Pryce Produced by The Game Music Foundation Mateusz Pawlak, Marta Pawlak, Krzysztof Bińczak, Marta Bińczak, Mariusz Borkowski Live Sound Engineering Richard Nowell Sound Services Video Editor Patryk Kogut Production Assistant Patrick Multan Technical Supervisor Michal Lazowik Camera Operators Jan Klima, Maciej Swiader, Jan Kubica, Mikolaj Szenfeld, Emil Kunda Mixed by Steve Kempster Mix Assistant Matt Friedman Mastered by Hans DeKline
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Just managed to unlock the door and escape the CloverPit! Took me about 20 hours of gameplay all in. Like every other great roguelite, there's a ton more stuff to unlock but that'll take 100s of hours, so I'm calling it here. Great game.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It's that time of the year where one can wear the socks and use the blankets one made. 😍 🍂 #knitting #crochet
Two feet rest comfortably on a sofa, wearing hand‑knitted socks in mottled purple yarn with pink and blue stripes near the cuffs. The stitches are fine and even, showing subtle flecks of lighter tones throughout. Behind them lies a cream cushion with angular navy geometric shapes, and to the right, a colourful crochet blanket with a bold zigzag pattern in red, orange, green, blue, and purple.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
For today's #ScanlineSunday I wanted to show you the importance of scan lines, and how the amazing artists of the era used to take CRT limitations into account when creating the graphics that mesmerised us. Top: CRT. Bottom: screenshot from an emulator. Same game. Stormlord on #AtariST
A side‑by‑side comparison of the same fairy sprite from Stormlord on the Atari ST. The top half shows the fairy glowing on a CRT display, where the phosphor dots and scan lines blend the orange, red, and yellow pixels into a warm, shimmering figure with soft highlights of blue and white. The subtle blur and color bleed give her hair a fiery, fluid motion and the whole image a magical, luminous depth. The bottom half shows the same sprite in a modern emulator: crisp, flat pixels with hard edges and uniform tones. Without the CRT’s analog glow, the fairy looks more rigid and less ethereal, losing the radiant warmth that the vintage screen naturally added.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I still think the #AtariST had the greatest mouse design! It was the king from 1985 until 2000, where it was only beaten 15 years later by the original Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical.
A vintage Atari ST computer setup in soft beige tones. The angular two-button mouse with the Atari logo rests beside the keyboard, whose tall keys include “Esc,” “Tab,” and “Control.”
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#SilentSunday
A modern indoor shelf setup against a beige wall. On top sits a tall potted plant with long green leaves showing reddish undersides, housed in a dark brown woven pot. Beside it are a wooden sign reading “Excuse the mess, we live here,” a white Orbi Wi‑Fi router, and a small white smart speaker. Below, the shelf compartments hold a black set‑top box, a white digital display showing blue numbers, and a wooden box with a star‑shaped cutout. Patterned blue‑and‑white curtains hang to the right, adding texture to the cozy scene.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Answer's in the alt
Cartoon asks you to find Ned Flanders among lots and lots and lots of Waylon Smithers. 

He’s hiding in the bottom-left corner, three rows up behind the second Smithers from the left.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Are we #knitting or #crochet-ing these socks addi? 😂😂😂

• instruction booklet To get you started, we offer a free booklet for the addiSockwunder. With 7 knitting instructions including basic instructions and sock chart, you'll find all the info you need for knitting with the Sock Wonder.
• Crochet instruction for knitting socks
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
TIP: If you're using pihole to block ads on your home network, make sure you disable Connectivity Assist in your iPhone Wi-Fi settings. I noticed ads were appearing on my iPhone but not my desktop, which is what made me go hunting. #apple #ios27 #iphone
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The only MMORPG I played, and enjoyed, was Guild Wars, mainly cos I played a support healer character. Is it worth me trying WoW: Forever? I've always wanted to get into WoW but never really enjoyed the very original game trials I played. #mmorpg
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
When you're comfortable, you're comfortable…
A cartoon-style two‑panel meme featuring Oscar the Grouch. In the top panel, the Sesame Street characters — Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Elmo, Bert, and Ernie — stand outside a pink house with a white fence, smiling and saying, “We all pitched in and got you a house!” Oscar is still sitting in his green trash bin, looking unimpressed. In the bottom panel, Oscar is still in his trash bin, now placed inside the tidy kitchen of the new house.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I've always found nine inch circular #knitting needles to be hilariously endearing 😂
A close-up of a hand holding a small, partially knitted piece of fabric on circular knitting needles. The yarn forms cheerful horizontal stripes in orange, yellow-green, cream, and light gray, with ribbing at one end and smooth stockinette stitches toward the other. A mint-green stitch marker sits on the right needle. The background shows a patterned rug, wooden floor, and blue pajama fabric printed with small red and white motifs.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I love this new "footnotes" video explaining the decisions behind the iconic music video for Hey Boy Hey Girl by The Chemical Brothers. Superb stuff! #music
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The Chemical Brothers - The Making Of "Hey Boy Hey Girl" | VEVO Footnotes
The Making Of "Hey Boy Hey Gir" | VEVO Footnotes Video directed by: Nick Goffey, Dominic Hawley Sign-up to The Chemical Brothers official mailing list: https://thechemicalbrothers.lnk.to/YTSU Stream more from The Chemical Brothers: https://thechemicalbrothers.lnk.to/StreamID Subscribe to The Chemical Brothers on YouTube: https://TheChemicalBrothers.lnk.to/SubscribeID Watch more: https://TheChemicalBrothers.lnk.to/WatchMoreID Official store: https://TheChemicalBrothers.lnk.to/Official-StoreID Follow The Chemical Brothers online: Facebook: https://thechemicalbrothers.lnk.to/FacebookID Instagram: https://thechemicalbrothers.lnk.to/InstagramID Twitter: https://thechemicalbrothers.lnk.to/TwitterID TikTok: https://thechemicalbrothers.lnk.to/TikTokID Website: https://thechemicalbrothers.lnk.to/WebsiteHomeID YouTube: https://TheChemicalBrothers.lnk.to/SubscribeID -- Welcome to the official The Chemical Brothers channel. Subscribe today for a vast video collection of music videos, iconic live performances, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes content and playlists to explore The Chemical Brothers’ musical legacy in-depth. #TheChemicalBrothers #HeyBoyHeyGirl
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Monarch Butterfly Cardigan progress update: Row 49/85 of the right front is done. What you're seeing here will eventually be the sleeve and front panel of the cardigan. I don't really enjoy tapestry crochet but I hope the end result will be worth it. Onwards! #crochet
A triangular crochet section of a monarch butterfly cardigan rests on a colorful patterned rug. The piece is worked in black yarn with vivid red wing‑like markings that resemble the pattern of a butterfly’s wing. Two skeins of yarn—one red and one black—sit beside it, attached to the unfinished edge, showing the project in progress.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The good news: there's more BALL x PIT coming soon! The bad news: there's more BALL x PIT coming soon!
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BALL x PIT: Risen Ballbylon | Reveal Trailer | Launching on November 12
Available November 12 on PC | Nintendo Switch + Nintendo Switch 2 | PS5 + PS4 | Xbox Series X|S + Xbox One | iOS | Android http://www.ballxpit.com Risen Ballbylon is the biggest and most transformative expansion for BALL x PIT yet, adding a wealth of new characters, balls, passives, enemies, bosses, buildings, and levels, dramatically expanding the possibilities of a run and introducing fresh new gameplay mechanics to test even the most hardened veterans of the pit. Will you rise to the challenge? NOTE: The content of this expansion is only accessible upon completion of the base game. You’re used to the lift descending into the depths of the pit – but now it’s going up. Rise above the abyss to reach Risen Ballbylon, which floats high in the sky above. Each level is a layer of the former city, where the population has been warped by the effects of the meteor. NEW FRONTIERS When you ascend to Risen Ballbylon you’ll get to explore 4 new battlefields – each with their own fearsome new bosses – and battle over 40 new enemies. You can also dip into a deep pool of 45 new passives, including Lucky Coin, Eldritch Gauntlet, Vampire’s Kiss, Volatile Explosive, and Relentless Whip. You’ll have to play the expansion to find out what they do. HERO WORSHIP There are 8 new gameplay-transforming characters to get to grips with in Risen Ballbylon, including the Sentinel, who can aim in any direction, The Stonewaller, whose balls warp to the other side the first time they hit a wall, and The Right Hand Man, whose balls deal double damage when they hit the right wall but only half when they hit the left. BALLS TO THE WALL Risen Ballbylon also adds 24 new balls to the game to experiment with and create powerful, game-changing fusions. These include the Beast ball, which latches onto enemies and damages them until they die, the Kaiju ball, which causes earthquakes, the Misfortune ball, which curses enemies, and the deadly, spiky Hedgehog ball. BASE INSTINCT Base-building has also been radically expanded in Risen Ballbylon, with 20 new buildings to expand your village. Build a Floating Fortress, Crystal Monolith, Soup Kitchen, Circus Tent, Fission Chamber, and other strange structures as you expand your base and mine for crystals – a new resource that adds additional complexity to the game’s economy. Visit our website for more info: https://www.devolverdigital.com/ Subscribe for more: https://devolver.link/youtube Follow Devolver Digital X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/devolverdigital Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DevolverDigital/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devolverdigital/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@devolverdigital #indiegames #devolverdigital #new2026
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I've started making the Monarch butterfly #crochet cardigan for my friend! Her favourite colour is red so I'm hoping she'll like it once it's finished. I learned a lot of techniques making my mother-in-law's blanket, all of which help make this a lot easier. Hopefully finished for Christmas.
A collage showing a woman outdoors wearing a crochet cardigan patterned like butterfly wings. The cardigan is brown with pink and white markings that resemble a monarch butterfly’s wings. She poses with arms outstretched in one photo to display the wing shape, and in two smaller photos she stands among autumn leaves, showing the front and side views. Text on the collage reads “THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY CARDIGAN & SWEATER CROCHET PATTERN,” with the designer’s handle @BIYABIMI.A trapezoid-shaped crochet piece resting on a dark brown leather surface. It’s worked in black yarn with scattered red patches forming an abstract pattern. A blue-handled crochet hook is attached at the top right corner, with a strand of red yarn trailing from it.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Not gonna lie, the new iOS 27 photo cleanup options are finally worth while. They were shit before this. Slow though. This video is twice the actual speed. #apple #ios27
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
For some reason, this jambalaya cooking on the hob yesterday looked very photogenic so I had to take a snap.
A stainless steel pan with a glass lid sits on a black induction hob. Inside, shrimp and bright green peas simmer in a reddish broth, with steam condensing on the lid.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
FFS. I had a feeling this might happen. #nintendo #metroid
Email from Very:

Hi Ali,
Unfortunately, we're unable to supply the item (s) you ordered below:
XOXVL - Metroid Ravenous - Special Edition -
Nintendo Switch 2
What does this mean for you?
• We've cancelled the above item (s)
• Your card payment will be refunded with immediate effect. You'll just need to allow 3 working days for this to show in your bank account
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Spot the mic boom 😂😂😂
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I unboxed an #amiibo 😱😱😱 #nintendo #zelda
Mineru’s construct amiibo on the right. Unboxed. That’s because on the left is the boxed one. I got two 😅
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Wheat stitch. #crochet
A close-up of a teal crocheted strip featuring a textured, repeating pattern with small diamond-shaped openings. The yarn is thick and slightly fuzzy, giving the stitches a soft, raised appearance.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
BE STILL MY BEATING HEART! The Two Point Museum "Rides and Relics" DLC may well just be Two Point Theme Park and I'm so here for it!!
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Two Point Museum: Rides & Relics - Official Release Date Trailer
Watch the latest Two Point Museum trailer to see what to expect with the Rides & Relic DLC for the management strategy game. Take on the role of Funfair Expert, and prepare to reopen the gates of Two Point County’s once-legendary amusement park, after a decades-long hiatus. In the Rides & Relic DLC, create your own personalized coasters across five unique themes, embark on expeditions to the abandoned Gearbox Fairgrounds, discover the new museum location: Riquetti Gardens, discover a new five-star story campaign, collect ten new mascots, curate over 15 Funfair exhibits, get new Gift Shop items, discover Funfair-themed items and decorations, landscape iwht new hedges, fences, and outdoor items, and enjoy a new range of utility items like the Helipad, Ticket Desk, benches, bins, and more. Two Point Museum is available now on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 (PS5), and Nintendo Switch 2. The Two Point Museum: Rides & Relics DLC will be available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5 (PS5) on October 8, 2026, and it is coming soon to Nintendo Switch 2.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Teaser. Stay tuned. #crochet
A close-up of a small crocheted swatch made with thick black yarn, featuring scattered patches of red yarn worked into the stitches. A white and brown ergonomic crochet hook is inserted into the top edge, showing the piece in progress. The texture is dense and slightly chunky, with visible loops and stitch definition. The background is a smooth, light surface—likely a tabletop—with a pair of legs in dark clothing faintly visible above the work area.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I don't know why but I'm very proud of this single #crochet swatch 😅
A rectangular swatch of bright red yarn lies on a wooden surface. The piece is crocheted in a dense, textured stitch pattern forming neat vertical ridges.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I'm keeping an open mind. #playstation #wolverine
A PlayStation 5 game case standing in front of a PS5 console. The cover art shows Marvel’s Wolverine in his classic yellow and brown suit, crouched and snarling with metal claws extended from both hands. The background is a warm yellow gradient that highlights his aggressive pose. The top of the case displays the PS5 logo, and the bottom features the PEGI 18 rating, the Insomniac Games logo, and the PlayStation Studios emblem.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Jarre Equinoxe jumper #knitting is finished! Yoke designed by my son. Colours picked by my wife. Made using Tin Can Knits Strange Brew recipe for sweaters. I’ll be wearing this next month at his concert in Amsterdam. Come say hi if you see me!
A smiling man with a short beard and white‑rimmed glasses stands indoors holding a vinyl record of Jean Michel Jarre’s “Equinoxe.” He wears a dark‑blue knitted jumper featuring rows of stylised blue and black “watcher” figures inspired by the album artwork. The record cover shows the same motif — a crowd of blue figures with round black eyes — creating a striking visual match between the sweater and the album. Warm natural light fills the room, with neutral walls and a sofa in the background.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Good morning and please allow me to introduce my new, favourite mug 😍
A close-up of a patterned mug filled with dark Turkish coffee, resting on a teal coaster on a wooden table. The mug features bold geometric shapes in red, yellow, blue, green, and white. In the softly blurred background, a small stack of colorful books adds warmth to the scene, and a leafy plant catches gentle daylight, creating a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Now that Valhiem is out of early access I might just play it 😅
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I think I got a bit obsessed 😅 What a fantastic game though.
Mortal Shell II completion screen. Time 33 hours and 31 minutes.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Whoops 🤭 #MortalShell2
Mortal Shell 2 map shows a dungeon called INVALID DUNGEON NAME
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Dearest #nintendo Please announce some DLC for the amazing Splatoon Raiders next week. Love, all of us.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I can't be the only person who feels guilty when the ice cream van comes along and I don't buy anything 😅
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Last barbecue of the year for us and I'm attempting corns in their husk. Never made them before (I usually wrap them in foil) so I hope they turn out ok 😅
Several ears of corn still in their husks are grilling over metal grates. The husks are partly charred and browned, with patches of green and yellow showing through. A few kernels peek out from the openings, glowing golden against the darkened husks.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Does anybody else keep a motley fleet of 3DBenchies just because?! #3DPrinting #3DBenchy
A group of seven small 3D‑printed “Benchy” boats sit on a white surface under warm indoor lighting. Each boat is printed in different filament colors — combinations of red, blue, yellow, white, green, brown, and black — showing varied print quality and detail. Behind them is a gold tin box with Arabic writing and decorative patterns, next to a black plug and power adapter.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
As of today, Thursday the 3rd of September 2026, there are only 3 more #nintendo #amiibos announced that are yet to be released. Please, Nintendo, for the love of gaming, stop releasing the damn things. I have no space left.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Hey Siri, show me an example of a big waste of packaging. Scissors for scale. 🙄
Huge outside cardboard box houses one inside it that’s about the quarter of its size. They could’ve just shipped with a label on this smaller box but noooo.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Yes? #dogs #greyhounds
Dasher the black greyhound lies upside down on a patchwork sofa, legs comically in the air. Its blue collar contrasts with the warm orange, purple, and beige tones of the cushions. The dog’s head dangles off the edge, mouth slightly open in relaxed bliss, surrounded by patterned pillows and a crochet throw — the very picture of a drama king enjoying his lounge time.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I love it when stuff like this happens by accident 😅 #MortalShell2
1111 gold coins exactly.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
"Lamb said, 'Well, supercalifragilisticfuckmealadocious.'" There's a new word for your vocabulary, courtesy of Mick Herron's Jackson Lamb 😅 #books #bookstodon #reading #slowhorses
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
CONFESSION: I picked this solo #boardgame up purely on the strength of its theme and box, which is just a little bit bigger than an actual 3.5" floppy disc 😅
A square board‑game box styled like a retro 3.5‑inch floppy disk rests on a wooden table. The top half is mint green and gray, resembling the disk’s plastic casing, while the bottom section is white and yellow with bold pink‑and‑purple 3D lettering spelling “DEFRAG.” Beneath the title, text reads “Designed By: Brandon McCool.” Icons along the yellow strip indicate “1–2 Players,” “20 Minutes,” and “Ages 12+.”
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
NGL, I didn't think I'd enjoy the Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo but I really did! Gameplay and story. Will get the full game when it goes on sale, got plenty other games to keep me busy now.
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Sobtanian @sobtanian.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I DEMAND A REFUND 😒😒😒😒 How do we all feel about knots from the factory? They bother me for no reason. I just don't like them. If I was using this for knitting, I'd have to cut it and join it again without a knot 😅 #crochet #knitting #yarn
A close-up of a beautiful Arabic right hand holding a pale blue yarn strand with a small factory knot near the end. The knot causes the fibers to bunch slightly, creating a frayed tuft. Beneath the hand lies textured crochet work in beige and light blue, showing neat stitches and soft cotton sheen.
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