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Nerd, generalist, gaming since the 80s. Books, jazz, tech, movies and retro nostalgia. Avid PC gamer. In previous life: C, C#, JS, UX dev. He/Him. Proponent of Wheaton's Law.

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Dimension 20: Never Stop Blowing Up - Dropout Six nobodies are about to step into the spotlight and reload all the action.

I'm sure many people will chime in with recommendations but I will put in my vote for Never Stop Blowing Up.

watch.dropout.tv/dimension-20...

09.02.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a screenshot of Kathy Rain 2 showing pixelated imaged of a cabin in the woods with two people in front.

a screenshot of Kathy Rain 2 showing pixelated imaged of a cabin in the woods with two people in front.

Kathy Rain 2 splash screen.

Kathy Rain 2 splash screen.

I know I don't often post about the games I'm playing (or about anything else to be real) but over the weekend I started Kathy Rain 2 and boy howdy is it a fantastic and engaging story.

Definitely recommended. Just look at it.

08.02.2026 22:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

after two weeks of Bad Thoughts, today I have Good Thoughts.

...a win, I guess?

04.02.2026 18:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm with you on the texture thing. I like nuts. I like ice-cream. Put them together and it's "no thank you" from me.

01.02.2026 16:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

fantastic. the second photo is especially striking.

24.01.2026 22:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I really want to post here more often. Share what cool comics or books I’ve read, which games ruled and which 90s movies didn’t suck.
But every time I see here news from The US I just feel like shutting up. So I stay quiet.

24.01.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

hold on there partner; back up a bit

24.01.2026 14:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Easily in my top five of all time.

23.01.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Midnight Diner is absolutely the best. I still remember how heartbroken I felt when watching the very last episode.

23.01.2026 19:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

would you mind sharing which book of classic american poems you liked?

22.01.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

nothing wrong with that (plus the cheese!). Keep on rocking!

06.01.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think your fancy cheese hobby automatically puts you up there with β€œThe Cools”(tm) so don’t worry mate :)

05.01.2026 21:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Griz! Long time no social media interaction. You back(ish)?

28.12.2025 17:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you'd told me last month that I will finish campaign in Europa Universalis V, I straight up wouldn't believe you. Yet here I am, having finished a playthrough, ruling the lands and seas as a global hegemony. Insane. Honestly didn't know I had it in me.

13.12.2025 21:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

now THAT'S a charitable score on Highlander 2 :)

13.12.2025 10:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I played wolverine and enjoyed him quite a bit. But then checked out Cap’s shield throw which ruled. Will defo look at Storm though.

03.12.2025 23:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve played just a bit of it. Which characters in the roster feel least clunky to you? Got any recommendations for a absolutely-not-a-pro-gamer?

03.12.2025 23:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

search-action is a term coined in late 20th century Japan for games like super metroid or castlevania.

30.11.2025 01:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

outstanding! rock on then and do enjoy the festivities :)

22.11.2025 13:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

is it as good as you hoped it would turn out to be?

22.11.2025 12:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I don't like that one, no. Please take it away.

21.11.2025 21:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

wow. this feels like a neat little space of possibilities.

19.11.2025 23:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

man, these people. I feel dumber just by reading this.

19.11.2025 23:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

snow enjoyers unite! I too feel the vibes of snowy weather far outweigh the inconveniences :)

18.11.2025 21:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

it took about 4h for me to start actively loathe this quote.

17.11.2025 23:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

this part on desire made me actually physically cringe. as in I made a face while reading this. quite a feat.

also this is strangely inspiring - recently I'm feeling quite good about anything half-decent I write.

17.11.2025 16:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

brilliant! so that's weekend's essay plans sorted then. good to see a new one from you Mr. Gervais

14.11.2025 13:20 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

this is how I learned about it :)

12.11.2025 18:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Penne or tagliatelle/parpadelle no contest

06.11.2025 18:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I knew Skate Story was going to be Bonkers Good(tm) but I did not expect "I need to quit in the middle of the demo and wait for full game" levels of Bonkers Good(tm)!

Stellar work.

14.10.2025 21:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0