ATMcashpoint
@atmcashpoint.bsky.social
Nerdy about LucasArts and Sierra video games, Star Wars, architecture, JRR Tolkien. He/him/fhtagn. Also on mastodon.social under the same username.
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For several years I believed that LucasArts and other developers had created a secret time-capsule hoard of unreleased video games.
But, as I've said more recently, I no longer believe this. I was wrong. And if I hurt anyone when I suggested that theory, I am profoundly sorry.
But, as I've said more recently, I no longer believe this. I was wrong. And if I hurt anyone when I suggested that theory, I am profoundly sorry.
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If you live in the US, call your fucking representatives and tell them that repealing Section 230 is a horrible idea. If Section 230 is gone, you can kiss Bluesky goodbye.
Reminder that they're still trying to repeal section 230 (thereby making platform holders like bsky legally responsible for content posted by their users etc etc)
There is still a need for you to blow up your rep's phones on this if you enjoy being able to do things like "post" or "have an porn"
There is still a need for you to blow up your rep's phones on this if you enjoy being able to do things like "post" or "have an porn"
Complete Nonsense
YouTube video by penguinz0
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:14 PM
If you live in the US, call your fucking representatives and tell them that repealing Section 230 is a horrible idea. If Section 230 is gone, you can kiss Bluesky goodbye.
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All that posting about medals got me thinking about Wing Commander I's ribbon system. So I made this chart! Turns out the internet has been getting the fighter qualification and service ribbons swapped because of a barely noticed bug (the game awards you the five mission ribbon after one mission).
February 15, 2026 at 4:05 PM
All that posting about medals got me thinking about Wing Commander I's ribbon system. So I made this chart! Turns out the internet has been getting the fighter qualification and service ribbons swapped because of a barely noticed bug (the game awards you the five mission ribbon after one mission).
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I’m convinced that this is the real reason for many uh… weirder historical hairstyles
February 15, 2026 at 3:36 PM
I’m convinced that this is the real reason for many uh… weirder historical hairstyles
"Sam, our new desk is an unfathomable color from beyond space and time!"
"Don't worry, little buddy. In a few years, I'm sure everyone will have desks of this blindingly bright orange hue."
(A quick mockup I made for fun.)
#samandmax #lucasarts #lucasfilmgames #adventuregames
"Don't worry, little buddy. In a few years, I'm sure everyone will have desks of this blindingly bright orange hue."
(A quick mockup I made for fun.)
#samandmax #lucasarts #lucasfilmgames #adventuregames
February 15, 2026 at 2:59 PM
"Sam, our new desk is an unfathomable color from beyond space and time!"
"Don't worry, little buddy. In a few years, I'm sure everyone will have desks of this blindingly bright orange hue."
(A quick mockup I made for fun.)
#samandmax #lucasarts #lucasfilmgames #adventuregames
"Don't worry, little buddy. In a few years, I'm sure everyone will have desks of this blindingly bright orange hue."
(A quick mockup I made for fun.)
#samandmax #lucasarts #lucasfilmgames #adventuregames
Here's the surviving EGA background of Sam & Max's office used in training SCUMM programmers at LucasArts, along with a quick edit I made to fix the properly white areas of the background.
Lost areas are in white (image 1)/orange (image 2).
#samandmax #lucasarts #adventuregames
Lost areas are in white (image 1)/orange (image 2).
#samandmax #lucasarts #adventuregames
February 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Here's the surviving EGA background of Sam & Max's office used in training SCUMM programmers at LucasArts, along with a quick edit I made to fix the properly white areas of the background.
Lost areas are in white (image 1)/orange (image 2).
#samandmax #lucasarts #adventuregames
Lost areas are in white (image 1)/orange (image 2).
#samandmax #lucasarts #adventuregames
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This is a matte painting by Ralph McQuarrie btw.
February 15, 2026 at 7:14 AM
This is a matte painting by Ralph McQuarrie btw.
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Speaking of DREAMM, after a few unfortunate delays, I'm pushing to finish up DREAMM 4.0 for the end of the month. If you're into LucasArts/LucasFilm/Lucas Learning games and want to help make sure this release is solid, please check out the latest beta! dreamm.aarongiles.com/beta/
DREAMM Beta Releases
DREAMM is a DOS Retro-Emulation Arena for Maniac Mansion and other LucasArts games.
dreamm.aarongiles.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Speaking of DREAMM, after a few unfortunate delays, I'm pushing to finish up DREAMM 4.0 for the end of the month. If you're into LucasArts/LucasFilm/Lucas Learning games and want to help make sure this release is solid, please check out the latest beta! dreamm.aarongiles.com/beta/
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The first time Charlie Chaplin spoke onscreen, he implored the people of the world to resist the rising tide of fascism.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
January 8, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The first time Charlie Chaplin spoke onscreen, he implored the people of the world to resist the rising tide of fascism.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
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Blade Runner (1982): Deckard hangs from roof, matte painting by Matthew Yuricich
February 15, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Blade Runner (1982): Deckard hangs from roof, matte painting by Matthew Yuricich
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RIP Hideki Sato. Former Sega President (2001-2003) and father of Sega's consoles, including my favourite one, the Mega Drive, has passed at the age of 75.
The legacy he leaves behind is immense and cherished. 💜
The legacy he leaves behind is immense and cherished. 💜
February 14, 2026 at 8:58 PM
RIP Hideki Sato. Former Sega President (2001-2003) and father of Sega's consoles, including my favourite one, the Mega Drive, has passed at the age of 75.
The legacy he leaves behind is immense and cherished. 💜
The legacy he leaves behind is immense and cherished. 💜
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Abolish test screenings of movies. I don't even care if it's good or not it's almost never made better by adjusting to Average Joe
February 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Abolish test screenings of movies. I don't even care if it's good or not it's almost never made better by adjusting to Average Joe
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Next Star Trek short shot - low sample preview render version! I'm...quite honestly not sure what to add to this one, if anything. Ideas welcome! :D
February 14, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Next Star Trek short shot - low sample preview render version! I'm...quite honestly not sure what to add to this one, if anything. Ideas welcome! :D
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With Discord shooting itself in the foot, I've been in forums more and having a good time. I like that it's slower and discussions aren't taken out of context
papercult.club (ttrpg talk)
noescapevg.com/forum/ ( @noescapevg.com has a forum)
www.dosgameclub.com (hang out and discuss DOS games)
papercult.club (ttrpg talk)
noescapevg.com/forum/ ( @noescapevg.com has a forum)
www.dosgameclub.com (hang out and discuss DOS games)
it's 2026. PC Gamer is doing journalism while actual news outlets post more transphobia. a sandwich costs $16 or five easy payments of $5 with SandoLoan
Oh, good: Discord's age verification rollout has ties to Palantir co-founder and panopticon architect Peter Thiel
Discord is "experimenting" with an age authentication vendor whose major investors include Thiel's Founders Fund.
www.pcgamer.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:13 PM
With Discord shooting itself in the foot, I've been in forums more and having a good time. I like that it's slower and discussions aren't taken out of context
papercult.club (ttrpg talk)
noescapevg.com/forum/ ( @noescapevg.com has a forum)
www.dosgameclub.com (hang out and discuss DOS games)
papercult.club (ttrpg talk)
noescapevg.com/forum/ ( @noescapevg.com has a forum)
www.dosgameclub.com (hang out and discuss DOS games)
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Want smaller games, by devs that are paid more and you're not even kidding? Support one now!
Nechromia is only made possible by the generosity of people like you!
Help me and get a steam key, your own portrait, a character of your choice and more: ko-fi.com/2dchaos
Nechromia is only made possible by the generosity of people like you!
Help me and get a steam key, your own portrait, a character of your choice and more: ko-fi.com/2dchaos
Nechromia First Demo Gameplay
YouTube video by Fe Angelo
youtu.be
February 6, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Want smaller games, by devs that are paid more and you're not even kidding? Support one now!
Nechromia is only made possible by the generosity of people like you!
Help me and get a steam key, your own portrait, a character of your choice and more: ko-fi.com/2dchaos
Nechromia is only made possible by the generosity of people like you!
Help me and get a steam key, your own portrait, a character of your choice and more: ko-fi.com/2dchaos
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I'm at the "proofing laid out chapters" stage and let me tell you friends, this is exciting
February 14, 2026 at 10:44 PM
I'm at the "proofing laid out chapters" stage and let me tell you friends, this is exciting
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I've got a tape from 1997 that one of the producers on Wing Commander Prophecy shot at ECTS (or E3?) to bring back and show the team back in Austin the competition. Colony Wars is the big focus!
So I've been mucking around with Duckstation's 16:9 rendering mode and it turns out that Colony Wars, a classic PSX space shooter in the realm of Wing Commander, not only works really well in 16:9 but also has enough extra geometry in the interface that I'd believe you if you said it was intended.
February 14, 2026 at 11:08 PM
I've got a tape from 1997 that one of the producers on Wing Commander Prophecy shot at ECTS (or E3?) to bring back and show the team back in Austin the competition. Colony Wars is the big focus!
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Happy valentine's day! Here's a small pinup!
February 14, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Happy valentine's day! Here's a small pinup!
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The Empire Strikes Back (1980): No, I am your father.
Matte painting by the legendary Harrison Ellenshaw.
Matte painting by the legendary Harrison Ellenshaw.
February 14, 2026 at 2:48 PM
The Empire Strikes Back (1980): No, I am your father.
Matte painting by the legendary Harrison Ellenshaw.
Matte painting by the legendary Harrison Ellenshaw.
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Let the record show, we did not steal
@highonlifegame.bsky.social 2 hand drawn character creator joke, we've also had it implemented in The Dungeon Experience for years haha, one of my fav parts.
We love High On Life and number 2 came out today, go play it!!
@highonlifegame.bsky.social 2 hand drawn character creator joke, we've also had it implemented in The Dungeon Experience for years haha, one of my fav parts.
We love High On Life and number 2 came out today, go play it!!
February 14, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Let the record show, we did not steal
@highonlifegame.bsky.social 2 hand drawn character creator joke, we've also had it implemented in The Dungeon Experience for years haha, one of my fav parts.
We love High On Life and number 2 came out today, go play it!!
@highonlifegame.bsky.social 2 hand drawn character creator joke, we've also had it implemented in The Dungeon Experience for years haha, one of my fav parts.
We love High On Life and number 2 came out today, go play it!!
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February 14, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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If Julie Brown believes that Epstein didn't commit suicide (and she gives some reasons here), you have to take the idea seriously.
She's the journalist who doggedly pursued the Epstein story for years. Without her, Epstein would never have been held accountable.
She's the journalist who doggedly pursued the Epstein story for years. Without her, Epstein would never have been held accountable.
Epstein: “I don’t think he committed suicide. I absolutely do not think he committed suicide.” - Julie K. Brown 2/13/26
February 14, 2026 at 8:53 AM
If Julie Brown believes that Epstein didn't commit suicide (and she gives some reasons here), you have to take the idea seriously.
She's the journalist who doggedly pursued the Epstein story for years. Without her, Epstein would never have been held accountable.
She's the journalist who doggedly pursued the Epstein story for years. Without her, Epstein would never have been held accountable.
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A near-final screenshot of #IndianaJones and the #FateOfAtlantis from Game Player's PC Entertainment, Vol. 5 #4, July/Aug 1992.
The inventory icon with two orichalcum beads has them spaced farther apart than in the final game. Gripping!
#lucasarts #adventuregames
The inventory icon with two orichalcum beads has them spaced farther apart than in the final game. Gripping!
#lucasarts #adventuregames
February 14, 2026 at 6:37 AM
A near-final screenshot of #IndianaJones and the #FateOfAtlantis from Game Player's PC Entertainment, Vol. 5 #4, July/Aug 1992.
The inventory icon with two orichalcum beads has them spaced farther apart than in the final game. Gripping!
#lucasarts #adventuregames
The inventory icon with two orichalcum beads has them spaced farther apart than in the final game. Gripping!
#lucasarts #adventuregames
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"Many GSFC employees are still concerned that the imminent removal and possible disposal of materials are in direct contradiction to the instructions in a Congressional Joint Exploratory Statement which directs NASA to preserve technical and scientific capabilities."
I am posting some photos of the NASA Goddard library taken yesterday. The photos were NOT taken by library employees - but rather by others at NASA Goddard . Word has it that trucks are arriving this weekend to begin removal of these boxes. More: nasawatch.com/trumpspace/n... #NASA
NASA Goddard Library Shutdown Update
NASA Goddard Library Shutdown Update
nasawatch.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:16 AM
"Many GSFC employees are still concerned that the imminent removal and possible disposal of materials are in direct contradiction to the instructions in a Congressional Joint Exploratory Statement which directs NASA to preserve technical and scientific capabilities."