bluelander

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[–] bluelander@lemmy.ml 9 points 4 days ago

I have a startling revelation. Upon closer inspection it was a piece of wood.

I have lied to you all.

[–] bluelander@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

That's a matter of perspective, I suppose. We've been doing it for about ten years so our vibe, sound, and structure have improved in that time. Not to mention equipment upgrades.

I'd say pick a topic you enjoy and start there, but I don't think there's a wrong route. But if it's super early and we sound bad maybe give a newer show a shot lol

 
[–] bluelander@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 days ago (3 children)

We talk about what we've been playing that week and retro relevant news stuff. We put the timestamp in for those that want to get right to the point.

[–] bluelander@lemmy.ml 8 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I truly wish I had the mental fortitude to push through the issues I have expressing myself to just, via sheer willpower, precisely describe my emotional state while in the middle of grappling with it.

An easy way to say "I'm not, I'm not sure what is wrong, and explaining anymore than this is going to somehow make it worse in my mind. What I really want is for you to pick up on the fact that I'm struggling and just be supportive but explaining all that in this moment is overwhelming." Even getting that out can be difficult in the moment because internally I haven't unkinked the knot enough to figure it out. Sometimes I'm not yet aware that I'm not okay.

So "I'm fine" comes out.

Thankfully my wife is very used to paying attention to the nonverbal cues of her husband (me) after many years of happy marriage. Communication is so much more than just words. If you're in tune enough to ask then it's safe to assume something is up.

Sorry your relationships have been with people like me. Hope you find that right person for you :)

[–] bluelander@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 days ago (5 children)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/26123824

Retro Warriors 500 - Opa-Opa

Our 500th episode! It's been a wild ride getting here. Thanks to everyone who listens, it means the world to us!

[–] bluelander@lemmy.ml 17 points 6 days ago

You don't have to, you can just look at this one. It's a visual experience.

[–] bluelander@lemmy.ml 2 points 6 days ago

Yeah I'm not sure that would fit under my tv either lol

[–] bluelander@lemmy.ml 2 points 6 days ago

A million times this. Retro games aren't just still good, they're better than they've ever been thanks to modern tools and emulation.

[–] bluelander@lemmy.ml 14 points 6 days ago

I have an i5 with a 1660Ti hooked up to this same tv. And an i9/4080RTX laptop that I do I lot of gaming on. Also a Steam Deck to the right of the Xbox.

I just thought it was cute and fun :)

[–] bluelander@lemmy.ml 11 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, it's not perfect. But it's cute and adds some flair and I'm enjoying it regardless of the exactness of its historical accuracy. Still nicer than another black rectangle under my tv. From 12+ feet away it looks identifiably like "sort of like an old PC case," which is enough for how cheap it was.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/26099882

I cannot handle how cute this is.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/26099882

I cannot handle how cute this is.

[–] bluelander@lemmy.ml 44 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] bluelander@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

REMINISCENCE across the bottom kills me 😆

Device itself look okay, but I struggle to pick anything up until I know for a fact that the CFW scene is going to be robust and worthwhile. Once I know what kind of firmware I'll be rocking and that it'll be supported by the community I'm a thousand times more likely to grab one. Until then it's just the waiting game.

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submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by bluelander@lemmy.ml to c/aww@lemmy.world
 

Tonight's special treat was a pistachio!

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/25895654

Topic starts at 29:32. This week we discuss Fantasy Zone! Absolutely adore this series.

Any other fans out there? Where did you first pay Fantasy Zone?

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/25738606

Had these on pre-ordered since 8bitdo announced them because I can't resist translucent electronics. Very much enjoying it over my old Keychron K4, although I am already missing my numpad.

The Xbox button actually opens the game bar in Windows, which is a cute touch.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/25738606

Had these on pre-ordered since 8bitdo announced them because I can't resist translucent electronics. Very much enjoying it over my old Keychron K4, although I am already missing my numpad.

The Xbox button actually opens the game bar in Windows, which is a cute touch.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/25683668

Just wanted to share my old retro game cart I built several years ago in my old house. I eventually moved to (mostly) emulation for convenience and because the cart didn't get used enough to justify the effort and space that it required. But for a few glorious years there it was pretty cool!

Anyone built out a movable gaming cart like this for your retro stuff?

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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by bluelander@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/25642646

So I've run my own show for just about ten years now. We've never had ads or sponsorships of any kind other than a Patreon plug at the very end.

When I go out into the world and listen to other podcasts I'm perpetually annoyed at the lengthy, frequent ad-breaks. I don't mind being reminded to engage or click on their link or go to a show's Ko-Fi page, but a two minute dollar shave club or AG1 ad is just too much. And, honestly, the amount of advertising dollars some shows take makes me question their integrity just a bit. I know it might be a bit old-fashioned to think that, but I can't help it.

What are you favorite sponsorship-free, ad-free podcasts?

CLARIFICATION EDIT: So, to clarify because it keeps coming up: I'm looking for shows with no ads and that are not on platforms that serve ads during the show in question. To me, in my mind, a podcast is an MP3, which is how I listen to them. They get downloaded and put onto an MP3 player.

I don't watch podcasts on YouTube, and generally try to limit my time on platforms like that in general (although I find it nearly impossible to do so fully). I'm aware that some shows have ad-free versions if you access them via paid fees or behind other subscriptions models, but I'm looking for truly ad-free MP3 audio experiences. Thanks for all the recs so far! I've already compiled quite a list, so keep 'em coming!

 

So I've run my own show for just about ten years now. We've never had ads or sponsorships of any kind other than a Patreon plug at the very end.

When I go out into the world and listen to other podcasts I'm perpetually annoyed at the lengthy, frequent ad-breaks. I don't mind being reminded to engage or click on their link or go to a show's Ko-Fi page, but a two minute dollar shave club or AG1 ad is just too much. And, honestly, the amount of advertising dollars some shows take makes me question their integrity just a bit. I know it might be a bit old-fashioned to think that, but I can't help it.

What are you favorite sponsorship-free, ad-free podcasts?

 

Hope self-promotion is allowed. This is the latest episode of my podcast! We don't have ads or sponsorships of any kid so you can keep the thumb off that 10-second skip button :)

Any WonderSwan fans here?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/25138657

Topic starts at: 40:40. This week we discuss the ill-fated WonderSwan! You can find our Discord, Patreon, social media, and more at https://linktr.ee/retrowarriors.

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