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rootcompute

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rootinest tootinest computinest cowboy in the wild west. retro tech enjoyer

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rootcompute, to random
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jake4480, to random
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I've accepted that streaming services like Hulu will never give me a simple playlist option so I could just load it with my favorite episodes from my favorite shows and let it run (and not have to constantly fucking select them).

I also reserve the right to be forever annoyed about this

rootcompute,
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@jake4480 Yet another W for piracy. Streaming services cant stop catching Ls

lonelyautomata, to random
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Bootleg unlicensed games never died: They evolved into Steam Direct shovelware asset swaps.

rootcompute,
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@lonelyautomata Ahh yes, my old favorite game Adolescent Transforming Warrior Frogs

jake4480, to random
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Some people like making drama because they're bored. You have to recognize those kinds of people, remember that about them, and avoid them if possible (or as much as possible) if you don't wanna waste your time

rootcompute,
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@jake4480 You can't avoid them when you live in a small town lmao

rootcompute, to random
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Personal catch-phrase of the month: It's all just so exhausting™

buru5, to Nintendo
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I have it on good authority that "Switch 2" (named the "Swipe") is a card-based console with a card reader built into the unit. The cards, once swiped, unlock access to: full games, wallpapers, avatars, DLC, and even apps like Hulu, YouTube, and Netflix. The Swipe will be released by the end of Q2 2025, alongside over 200 cards purchased separately in booster packs.

One of the neat things about this is that, if you still have old e-Reader cards, you can swipe them for fun extras.

rootcompute,
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@buru5 Hoping all of the games are card-based too. The best video games are the ones where you have to play a card before performing any type of action

rootcompute,
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@buru5 A card-based sequel could be just what the F-Zero fanbase needs in 2025

rootcompute,
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@jake4480 @buru5

May I suggest Persona 5: Royal?

ducks

rootcompute, to random
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Yet to hear a compelling argument for not blocking all of threads.net

rootcompute,
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@jake4480 Smart man. Most accounts I see on there appear to be grindset influencers, I came here to escape that kind of thing lol

rootcompute,
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@lonelyautomata I am tempted. Doesn't appear to be anything of value so far

rootcompute,
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@buru5 They pretty much only pop up when I'm browsing the global federated timeline. If not for that I'd probably be blissfully unaware

rootcompute,
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@lonelyautomata Yea I generally agree but I mean, I still use Twitter for certain things even though it's owned by another dumb out of touch billionaire. At a certain point you just have to decide for yourself which tradeoffs are worth it.

I'm not on threads by choice but it doesn't really harm me to see what's on there via federation. If there's a cool retro gaming account worth following I wouldn't be opposed, but the content appears to be far from that

GamingWolf, to random
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I watch speedruns on the treadmill.

rootcompute,
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@GamingWolf If only we could speedrun exercise

rootcompute, to random
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I sure love looking up a word definition on Google and instead being served an advertisement

rootcompute, to retrogaming
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Do you ever get the feeling that you're the main character in a video game called Shadow Madness?

rootcompute,
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@jake4480 I feel like I had a dream about this one time

rootcompute,
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@buru5 Fair enough, I feel like your madness is more out in the open

rootcompute,
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@rooneymcnibnug Same 💅

rootcompute,
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@GamingWolf At least my more maniacal moments aren't documented on YouTube for anybody to see on demand (I hope?)

rootcompute,
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@GamingWolf glances around suspiciously

Oregon_Pacifist, to retrogaming
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I'll be casually playing through for tonight while working. This game was stolen from me as a kid by a "friend."

rootcompute,
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@Oregon_Pacifist Better watch out -- I might come steal your SD card full of roms when you're not looking

jake4480, to tech
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When the updates stop https://spacetimetech.wordpress.com/2024/05/13/when-the-updates-stop

rootcompute,
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@jake4480 Great post, I 100% endorse your message. Homebrew (and fan reverse-engineering in general) is the way, forever.

People keep rewarding these companies for crummy practices, even those who grumblingly or ironically support companies they know have no respect for them or other customers.

The game industry has a long way to go to earn my respect again, and they by and large have shown no signs of getting back on the right path. We will always have the retro stuff to fall back on

rootcompute,
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@jake4480 Would be happy to share any knowledge and encouragement, I managed to help someone else mod their 3DS recently! I need to mod my xbox360 and PS3 someday soon if I can get motivated.

Some systems are easier than others to get modded, there's a wealth of resources out there for people to take matters into their own hands. Dedicated fans who pioneer these sorts of practices are true heroes to me

rootcompute,
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@jake4480 Damn son good luck! Never cracked open a wii before. Hope that goes smoothly

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