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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I hope it's because they're a big fan of influencer The Claude. There should be no other reason.

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Facts About Banjo-Kazooie @factsaboutbk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Someone claimed to have uploaded the SNES prototype of Project Dream that they had in their personal collection on Archive.org. This is footage by OlieGamerTV. We don't know if its authentic but it works.

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

New Route's Paying Off

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

BIG GGA PB! Pretty significant chunk this time. This run only had one death in Majin Castle. World 1 was a bit rough too, lost around a minute by itself there. I think I could get a nice 1:26:XX without too much trouble. My mash speed is what really holds me back from getting faster times after that

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

10s PB in GGA today! This is my first PB in this game since 2019. The secret to success in this game? It's not dying and having good Impact fights. That is all. This run had good impact fights but a lot of deaths. But I didn't let those ruin my night! More runs to come.

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SNES Central @snescentral.com · 28/07/2026

I have just posted an article on a prototype of Whizz. There are quite a few differences from the final version of the game. This prototype is courtesy of drx at @hiddenpalace.org, and is the last of the prototypes that he sent to me for release earlier this year. snescentral.com/review.php?i...

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SNES Central: Whizz

This prototype appears to be in an advanced state, but lacks things found in the final version of the game.

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Has been and will be a couple more busy weeks for me. I am not disappearing again from Twitch. Also looking into moving out of my current apartment. I can't deal with the noise upstairs anymore. Still working on GGA and there will be a Bad Blind on Sunday. Will stream when I can and defeat Lady.

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Proto Challenge @protochallenge.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Today, we bring you a prototype of Mario's Picross for the Game Boy! Dated January 23rd, 1995, this build comes a few months before release and contains different puzzles, a different Super Game Boy title screen, and other graphical differences. archive.org/details/mari...

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Shadow Hearts: From The New World disc lives on after resurfacing. Shania can continue to make her contract at the Grand Canyon. DataHappy

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Abyssonym @abyssonym.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

There are two Goemon RPGs for Game Boy Color that have never been translated. I created tools that will be useful for translating these games (if anyone is ever interested in doing so). You can read more about it here: ko-fi.com/post/Goemon-...

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Goemon GBC Translation Tools

abyssonym published a post on Ko-fi

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Goevemeber has finally ended. 1:55:53! It's been a mighty grind. Keeping a good attitude with this category can be crippling at times but it's necessary. This run itself had several missteps in it but I kept pushing and we came out ahead in the end. Not my final time forever, but for now, I'm happy!

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Claude @claudefft.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

My speedrun tutorial for the Any% run of "The Mask" is officially up (has timestamps and other useful links): youtu.be/UXjctKPFhoM | This week will just be more Island of Happiness gaming (it finally got interesting after we built that 2nd bridge ! !) #pastebinmonday

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The Mask (Any%) 2025 / 2026 Speedrun Tutorial

YouTube video by Claude

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Very unexpectedly Konami has announced a Goemon collection, coming July 2nd 2026. Actually seeing them acknowledge Goemon in a serious way is pretty surprising to see. This release is even labeled as a 40th anniversary release. The Fami, SFC, and GB(C) games are included. www.konami.com/games/goemon

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がんばれゴエモン大集合！ | KONAMI(コナミ)

がんばれゴエモン大集合！「がんばれゴエモン」シリーズ 13タイトルを収録、待望のコレクションが登場！

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Captain_Duck @captainduck.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

So i was watching @macaw45.bsky.social and this just happened. www.twitch.tv/macaw45/clip... Whats amazing is, thats not saturn UI. The game itself has some sort of OS, and that detected the crash and stopped the pinball game. This is so rare in a console game.

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Macaw45 - Game is melting

Watch Macaw45's clip titled

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5uki5en5or @5uki5en5or.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

interview with the developers of cult classic PS1 game Kula World, 1998 Kula World was made by four dudes and didn't sell many copies but it's lived rent free in people's brains for decades

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

HAPPY GOE YEAR!!! It's taken about 2 months worth of attempts but I finally, finally, managed to get a PB in 100% No S&Q. The last time I improved this run was April of 2021. It's such a huge relief and reassurance that I've finally beaten my old 1:56:25. DataGrunt 7

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Gaming Alexandria @gamingalexandria.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

No One Can Stop Mr. Domino Official Guidebook has been scanned by @thestacks.ca in 600DPI. Enjoy! www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/2025/09/n...

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Brenden @bro3256.com · 01/11/2025

A prototype build of the unreleased Famicom RPG "Splatterworld" has been found. It was posted by an anonymous user on 4chan and appears to be a later build compared to the then-only known footage of the game. I'm curious to see if there will be efforts to fan translate this into English.

Screenshots of the unreleased Famicom RPG "Splatterworld".

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Claude @claudefft.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

PB'd by ~13 minutes last Thursday, bringing Any% Tactician down to a 2:50:01. I've already improved the route & will run it this week. On Halloween, however, Aria October returns for one day, for a Castlevania 64 1st play race with L C C. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxOd... #pastebinmonday

Castlevania 64 race except you play as Reinhardt and it's a 1st playthrough.

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Got the first 38:3X in Elwood today. This is WR for now, but as it stands both Nyeron and DJBunyan could easily take this time back. I don't think a 2X is that unrealistic. I'll do my final set of runs Thursday morning but I will be moving my focus to MNSG 100% in November.

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Pretty big week for BB2000. Nyeron, DJBunyan and I all hit 38:XX this week. I hit the mark just before Saturday ended. All of us also cut the former WR's time this week. Game is popping off right now. Definitely will keep doing runs but Goevember is also approaching!

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Streams have been good the past month. Made good progress on Blues Brothers 2000. Last night got a very nice 39:18. There's still plenty of time to save and slop to cut. Been really enjoying FFT (Non Remaster). At the start of chapter 3 now. Mariotober is shaping up too ElwoodYes

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Thoughts on today's Bad Blind:

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Sub 38 just in time for the end of August! Oh man, I am so ready to learn and run other games this year. I knew I wouldn't be satisfied unless I achieved a Sub 38 tho. Rest of the year is going to be Blues Brothers 2000, Mario 64 and Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon 100%. GG OverseasForces

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Yesterday I beat Jeanne D'Arc. This is the first strategy RPG I've ever completed. The story does taper off but I always found the gameplay engaging. It was always exciting figuring out how to exploit game mechanics. Never had to grind. I look forward to @thelcc.bsky.social's playthrough in 203X.

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

I'm back~ 38:08 PB from today. My goal is to play Goemon 2 through the rest of August, ending on whatever time I can get. (Hopefully atleast a Sub 38). When we hit September we're going all in on Blues Brothers 2000 with Nye and DJBunyan.

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Claude @claudefft.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Got the :3X in Donald Land last week, thus ending JuNESly. Still plenty of mistakes, but there's too much stuff I'd rather play at the moment, so I'll move on. Speaking of which, more Magical Melody this week - still enjoying that game ! www.twitch.tv/videos/25176... #pastebinmonday

Donald McDonald, the HERO of Donald Land, being Than You'd by Captain Crook.

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boo-lt @boltgsr.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

I am inherently not very interested in Ace Attorney fangames but this one got me. The sheer dedication to do this via OOT modding... www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOdY...

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Claude @claudefft.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

LIMIT BREAK 2025 SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE - this hotel's more cursed than the one from Scooby, but nyeron let me play Floigan Bros today, and it will give me the strength I need to succeed in Super Touhou on Friday... if I can wake up in time, HEH. #FloiganBros

MUNGO was right - nothing can compete with Floigan Bros.

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RetroGamingExpo.com @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

@summoningsalt.bsky.social will be making his first ever public appearance at PRGE 2025! There will be a meet & greet, autograph signing, and the world premiere of a new video before it goes live on YouTube! Stay tuned for more details and get your tickets! tinyurl.com/s29cyyex #prge #prge2025

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

New Goemon 2 PB achieved! 38:35. I think this time is a good representation of where I'm at currently. My biggest setbacks are the Impact fights. It's truly GGA all over again. Will do more practicing to juice future PBs and play more casuals. Clip related.

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

On Sunday, I finally began my SFC Goemon 2 RTA journey after practicing and learning the game all of February. Today we hit our first major milestone, a Sub 40. I'm excited to continue to lower this time down. Game is chill to run.

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

My N64 Everdrive is finally back from its long, long journey. It's also been repaired! Big news lads.

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Already started archiving my streams and chats since the BIG smelly Twitch announcement. I'll grab various speedruns I can think of too. Whatever comes to mind. Going to do the same with streamers I enjoy.

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ZAR @zar65.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Rastan SMS Bad Blinds Blind Race Key to winning: Dick mash every boss except the final boss. Final boss: Go against your principles and fight like a Rastan! DataHappy

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