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when I was at Xbox I was very surprised at how quickly I was able to bring up SAZ parsing in PERL. We found a lot of game bugs that way.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 10h

up 3-0 with seconds left in the 1st. More like this, please.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 11h

aren’t you supposed to be in class?

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 11h

if you’re a Taco Time fan (crisp beef burritos are top-tier fast food) this is going to hit hard. I wasn’t sure how their hot sauce would work as a sauce but it kills it.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 11h

The Seattle Kraken Don’t Suck 2026-27 challenge starts now!

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 13h

The first carrier takeoff literally made my jaw drop.

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Leah J. Williams @legenette.bsky.social · 13h

penguin colony is an adaption of 'at the mountains of madness' that doesn't shy away from the racism at the heart of lovecraft's work. i had such a generous chat with developer tali faulkner about the game's intentionality and direction. @origamedigital.bsky.social @fellowtraveller.games

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Penguin Colony is a Lovecraftian horror game seen through an Indigenous lens | ScreenHub: Film, TV, Streaming and Games

Penguin Colony from Origame Digital is a cosmic horror adventure that engages with the stories and controversies of H.P. Lovecraft.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 13h

The introduction to Ace Combat 8 is freaking brilliant.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 14h

I enjoyed reading it! Thanks for the link.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 14h

I'm honestly jealous of his writing. It's the thing I dislike the most but need to do more of.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 20h

train rides across Europe are so wonderful, though! Every time I visit I wish traveling that way was an option at home.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 21h

Sega computers in a Leaded Solder blogpost? You have my attention.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 30/09/2026

I dearly love the conversational, '80s vibe of the manual: "Don't like the locations of the keys on the keyboard? Change them. Dissatisfaction slows things down. Satisfaction speeds things up. The MAX-80 can't guarantee satisfaction. But it can make the chances a lot better."

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 30/09/2026

Say hello to a LOBO MAX-80. Sadly, she doesn’t work. We’ll have to fix that.

A computer that’s been opened. The bottom half of the case has the motherboard and power supply. The top half shows the underside of the keyboard. They’re sitting on a black desk.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 30/09/2026

they were so good in concert!

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 30/09/2026

is this a trick? You can’t make me read the YouTube comments, dude.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 30/09/2026

well, yeah. Wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 29/09/2026

the answers you seek are in the linked blog post ;)

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SDF @sdforg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thanks to our newest sponsor @rjstar.bsky.social we’ve kicked off the restoration of Galaxy Game just in time for @RetroGamingExpo Was Galaxy Game really the first coin operated video game? icm.museum/blog/?p=698 #vintagecomputer #retrogaming #gaming #history

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RE∙PC Recycled Computers and Electronics @repcwa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

RE∙PC is hiring a part time recycler! Two (2) days a week, Saturday is a must, second day preferably Monday. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. minimum. Walk-ins are highly encouraged, please bring resume. You may also e-mail to inquire (gene@repc.com)

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 29/09/2026

we’re on to your tricks and ordering you fries even if you say you don’t want any.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 29/09/2026

I can’t fathom why anyone would use Meta Muse, but if you needed another reason not to here you go.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 28/09/2026

I really want to pick up Ace Combat 8 on PC with an eye towards playing it in VR eventually… but it installs Denuvo *and* Easy Anti-Cheat?! I guess I’ll be flying on PS5 instead.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 28/09/2026

it was only two years after that when I was SWAT’ed for the first time. The internet was a mistake.

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Carson + Poe + Finn #CorgiCrew @carsonpemcorgi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Happy first day of fall term, University of Oregon! Go Ducks! 💚💛 #CarsonTheCorgi #CorgiCrew

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 27/09/2026

I definitely need this in my home office. What a great idea!

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 27/09/2026

I have the GE indoor smoker for use when the weather sucks and I don’t want to use my outdoor pellet smoker. It’s… fine? It’s not nearly as good, you don’t get as much smoke flavor, but it’s much better than nothing.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 27/09/2026

I’ve always struggled with it, but especially in Japan. 78F conference rooms and not understanding the language equals naptime.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 27/09/2026

You should be embarrassed of your cheap shot BS, USC. Celebrating while a player lies motionless? You have ZERO CLASS to go with your fifth straight loss to us. #GoDucks

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 27/09/2026

he launched and intentionally made helmet to helmet contact?

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 27/09/2026

pressure has to get home and our DB’s need more hands on the ball

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 27/09/2026

all we’re missing is Keith Jackson.

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Eric Neustadter (e) @thevowel.com · 27/09/2026

Celebrating after injuring a sliding QB with a cheap shot to the head? Classic USC. This is why we hate you. #GoDucks

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