Your intentions are good, but to be fair to the reddit crowd, the way your post was written reads a lot like an advertisement. Trying to convince others like this is typically unproductive - people will just go to wherever the content is. It's up to all of us to generate that content and give them a reason to migrate out of their comfort zone.
You should just start up a magazine yourself if you want one to exist, even if you've never moderated before. It's not that big a deal at this early stage and if it grows big enough, you can always hand it off to someone else.
I've just rediscovered my childhood Gameboys, I grew up in the 90s and had an original, a color, an advance and an sp. My game collection has whittled down over the year to the usual suspects, Pokemons, Zelda's, Mario's and some other standards. But I want to dive into some games that 7 year old me would have brushed over. So...
I, like many gamers, grew up playing Pokémon Red and Nintendo 64 and was obsessed with Nintendo products. I graduated to a PS2 and PS3 and became super into Metal Gear Solid and Call of Duty and Fallout. Also spent a ton of time with the Guitar Hero series. I loved the escape gaming brought me and it genuinely helped me relax....
I don't know your personal tastes, but if I had to recommend one recent game to help anyone break a rut, it would be Hi-Fi Rush.
Too many games, especially those in the AAA space, are more focused on being bloated engagement treadmills over simply being fun, concise experiences. I'd recommend seeking out shorter, offline games that don't rely on RPG elements. It's also ok to just take a break from gaming altogether.
CRT monitors: the Intergraph Interview 28HD96, informally known as the "Carmacktron" (see picture)
A true 16:9 aspect ratio PC CRT monitor with a maximum output of 2042x1152 @ 80Hz. Not the highest horizontal frequency out there but an absolute monster in 1995.
Like many, I’ve been exploring fediverse alternatives to Reddit lately, and I found this sub on Kbin, but didn’t see anything like it on Lemmy, so I created /c/crtgaming. Figured folks might be interested in subbing to both, like me.
Sweet deal, subbed. The best part about /r/CRTgaming is the community, not the fact that it happens to be on reddit. Here's hoping we can build it up on the fediverse!
This one's probably going under the radar for most people but it looks extremely promising. It's like if 90's Treasure developed a platformer using the Mario Odyssey blueprint. Wouldn't be surprised if this became a sleeper hit.
Penny's Big Breakaway is releasing for Nintendo Switch in early 2024! This is a new game from the team that made Sonic Mania and looks really interesting. Any of you planning on playing this?
This one's probably going under the radar for most people but it looks extremely promising. It's like if 90's Treasure developed a platformer using the Mario Odyssey blueprint. Wouldn't be surprised if this became a sleeper hit.
RPGs are not my cup of tea, but I'm extremely interested in getting ahold of this. Just by looking at the combat you could have convinced me this was Devil May Cry 6 - sign me the fuck up
While taking this photo I was wondering just how rare this exact use case must be - playing a limited time release game, with the Switch set to 480p, on a large (and very capable) PC CRT over VGA.
Both of these websites are actively cataloguing the vast number of CRTs in existence, complete with specifications, service manuals, and photos. They also provide extremely helpful guides to help walk through some of the more complicated repair procedures....
Good question - CRT Database has some articles covering it. There's also this large shmups.org thread with a lot of detailed technical discussion, but would probably take a while to parse.
Retro Tech on YouTube also has several videos covering RGB mods too, if I recall correctly.
I don't really care if the lurkers stay on reddit, but I'd like for the creators to transition here and I'd like for this to be the place where you find the good information....
Agreed. I plan to make some posts around June 29th in the subreddits I frequented offering their alternatives in the fediverse - right before the 3rd party deadline.
For those who don't know, retrogaming on Reddit was a labour of love, there is a multireddit, m/retrogamingnetwork that networks over 60 subreddits under one banner giving the audience, banner, and reach of a big subreddit to some very small and niche spaces....
I have no insight into the internal discussions of the /r/retrogaming mod team, but my DMs with DreadedChalupacabra prior to the blackout indicated that they were heavily in favor of the protest. I think this turn of events was just coincidental.
A loose analogy would be to compare it to a restaurant kitchen. The kitchen serves up food for customers dining in (official Reddit app) but also has a takeout window (the API) which anyone can use to get their food without having to go into the restaurant (3rd party apps).
I was extremely late to the party with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, never having played any of them until 2016 or so. Having long missed the zeitgeist, I figured it would be one of those instances where the games were massive in their time but are simplistic or clunky to play now. But man, was I wrong....
Agreed. Absolutely gorgeous sprite work too. I'm so glad gaming has moved past the era where anything 2D was automatically considered inferior, because ironically many 3D games from that time aged far worse than SotN.
Nice, the FS320 is a good one. If you play any newer 16:9 content on it (like certain Wii games), be sure to use the "16:9 enhanced" mode for an improved picture. It's a really cool feature that makes 480i look way better than it has any right to!
[The Verge] Reddit pressures mods to end the blackout as they find new ways to protest (www.theverge.com)
“We’ll no longer comment on hearsay, unsubstantiated claims, or baseless accusations from The Verge. We’ll be in touch as corrections are needed.”...
Modding a Wii into a BVM (Shank Mods) (youtube.com)
This has to be one of the coolest mods out there....
Went and invited people on 2 subreddits to kbin/lemmy/beehaw.. I got flamed BIG time..
hey! I went on reddit to invite people over here on a subreddit.....
what's your favorite Gameboy game that isn't Pokemon or Mario?
I've just rediscovered my childhood Gameboys, I grew up in the 90s and had an original, a color, an advance and an sp. My game collection has whittled down over the year to the usual suspects, Pokemons, Zelda's, Mario's and some other standards. But I want to dive into some games that 7 year old me would have brushed over. So...
I’ve fallen into a deep gaming rut lately. What helped “get you back into” gaming and rediscover the magic of video games?
I, like many gamers, grew up playing Pokémon Red and Nintendo 64 and was obsessed with Nintendo products. I graduated to a PS2 and PS3 and became super into Metal Gear Solid and Call of Duty and Fallout. Also spent a ton of time with the Guitar Hero series. I loved the escape gaming brought me and it genuinely helped me relax....
What piece of kit or setup represents the pinnacle of your hobby/profession?
Even if it's not expensive, Is there a high quality item every serious enthusiast owns?...
Lemmy.world CRTgaming sub/mag (lemmy.world)
Like many, I’ve been exploring fediverse alternatives to Reddit lately, and I found this sub on Kbin, but didn’t see anything like it on Lemmy, so I created /c/crtgaming. Figured folks might be interested in subbing to both, like me.
Penny's Big Breakaway - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch (www.youtube.com)
Penny's Big Breakaway - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch (youtu.be)
Penny's Big Breakaway is releasing for Nintendo Switch in early 2024! This is a new game from the team that made Sonic Mania and looks really interesting. Any of you planning on playing this?
Final Fantasy XVI Review Thread
Game Information...
OC Fire Emblem 1 (Switch) @480p on the Lacie Electron Blue IV
Tune in on June 21 at 7:00 a.m. PT for a #NintendoDirect livestream featuring roughly 40 minutes of information focused mainly on Nintendo Switch titles launching this year, including new details on Pikmin 4. (twitter.com)
Two fantastic resources everyone should know about - CRT Database and CRT Wiki
Both of these websites are actively cataloguing the vast number of CRTs in existence, complete with specifications, service manuals, and photos. They also provide extremely helpful guides to help walk through some of the more complicated repair procedures....
I'm directing traffic to "my" communities here
I don't really care if the lurkers stay on reddit, but I'd like for the creators to transition here and I'd like for this to be the place where you find the good information....
OC Wii is right at home @480p on a PC CRT. Jet Set Radio Sonic agrees!
20 Years Later: Soulcalibur II is Fighting Game Perfection (goombastomp.com)
Now that the Japanese console versions of Soulcalibur II are 20 years old, it's worth looking back at why the game remains so iconic.
WSTR - Casa Amor (www.youtube.com)
Anyone else digging the new WSTR album? It's already one of my favorite albums of 2023 so far.
Did r/retrogaming mods get demodded for supporting the blackout?
For those who don't know, retrogaming on Reddit was a labour of love, there is a multireddit, m/retrogamingnetwork that networks over 60 subreddits under one banner giving the audience, banner, and reach of a big subreddit to some very small and niche spaces....
/r/scams forced to reopen (lemmy.world)
https://www.reddit.com/r/Scams/comments/14c9hlo/reopening_but_not_for_the_reasons_you_may_suspect/
Anime-style art looks good on CRTs (if arguably too fuzzy).
What's a game you think has aged surprisingly well?
I was extremely late to the party with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, never having played any of them until 2016 or so. Having long missed the zeitgeist, I figured it would be one of those instances where the games were massive in their time but are simplistic or clunky to play now. But man, was I wrong....
Share your stash here! How many CRTs do you own, and which are your favorites?
To kick things off, here's my current hoard, er, stash:...