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Mark Lawson

@born2beslicker.bsky.social

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Straight Edge guy who talks about gaming mostly but with some politics and anything else that comes to mind. http://Linktr.ee/Born2beSlicker

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Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · Oct 17

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Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 2h

At least Scotland has one newspaper willing to hold Israel accountable #Palestine

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Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 7h

The fact they commented on a weekend is significant. The fact they told Windows Central is significant. The fact neither retailer said anything at all is significant.

The fact most websites will cover both halves of this “story” is significant because it’s how damaged the Xbox brand is. It’s dead.

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Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 7h

I don’t disagree. This was a novelty act with no greater good than themselves but the thing I’m holding onto is that D-Von seems legit in this. Everybody in that ring should have retired 10 years ago.

Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 7h

Redditors say major retailers are dumping the Xbox. Multiple major websites report it because it’s genuinely believable. Microsoft tells WinCent’ on a weekend that it’s not true. Lots of sites repost their statement. Neither retailer actually says anything at all.

That’s how bad things are.

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Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 7h

A lot of the old guard and top guys are old and will be retiring over the next 5-10 years. We’re going to be seeing a lot of names we’ve been saying for over 20 years hanging it up.

Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 14h

This reminded me of how Banjo Kazooie’s final level is a board game/quiz show where you had to answer trivia questions about the game to get to the final boss

Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 14h

Oh I expect Bully to turn up again but D-Von has been vocal that he’s done after this.

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Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 15h

After 29 years, it looks like The Dudley Boys have finally hung up their boots after their final match with The Hardy Boyz at TNA Bound for Glory.

We’re definitely reaching a transition period in wrestling. #wrestlesky

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Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 23h

What in the SEGA Bass Fishing?

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Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 1d

We are in hell

The Verge @theverge.com · 1d

Police are asking kids to stop pulling AI homeless man prank

The AI #homelessmanprank has gone viral, causing headaches for law enforcement.

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Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 1d

I can’t prove it but I’m choosing to believe this section in Genshin Impact is a nod to @remedygames.com ‘s Alan Wake.

Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 1d

Bro, what happened to Kotaku?

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Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 1d

Tragic. A small time YouTuber that covers a game I like that nobody else cares about pivots into posting Hasan grifter bait. 🥀

Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 1d

Wow. The finale to #Peacemaker was a right kick in the dick. A complete waste of time in hopes you’ll continue watching DCU movies. Apparently if you just want to watch a TV show, you can get fucked.

Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 1d

But also references to Cody’s family: Dusty, Goldust and Stardust

Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 1d

Seth Rollins with an outfit with a double reference. The patterns reference his outfits in previous matches with Cody Rhodes (1/2) #WWECrownJewel #Wrestlesky

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Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 1d

I loved John Cena vs AJ Styles.

It isn’t their best match but we saw two wrestling soulmates at the end of their career giving everything they had to pay respect to each other. It was wholesome and the crowd really helped sell how important it was.

I’m so happy for them both #WWECrownJewel

Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 2d

The sheer amount of yellow John Cena T-shirts and merch in the crowd at #WWECrownJewel is insane. The CeNation showed up in Australia #wrestlesky

Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 2d

Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky actually put their ship name RhIyo on their faces, lmao. #WWECrownJewel #WrestleSky

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Far Out Magazine @faroutmagazine.co.uk · 2d

Ian Watkins, Lostprophets singer and convicted paedophile, murdered in prison

The attack occurred in Wakefield prison. The post Ian Watkins, Lostprophets singer and convicted paedophile, murdered in prison first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 2d

It was the best Smackdown in a long time, though the bar has been in hell for a long time. The two hour slot is still holding them down though as the roster is still big enough for 3 hours

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Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 3d

Finished #TheDivision2 Battle for Brooklyn.

Relatively short and the story just stops dead. Great map, missions and it helped reinforce just how excellent the core foundation of the game is. My only complaint is that there isn’t more of it. 7/10

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Mat Piscatella @matpiscatella.bsky.social · 3d

"The Steam Deck is a wonderful and beloved device – for the relatively small number of consumers who own one."

Yep. And Steam Deck is dominant in PC Portable market share.

So many manufacturers are jumping in to see what happens, but outside of Steam Deck... not a lot has been happening.

GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 3d

Rob Fahey says that although handheld gaming devices are now a hot sector, nobody who isn’t Nintendo is actually selling many. "Building a dedicated handheld Xbox with a commitment to sell at least ten million units would have been pure hubristic madness."

www.gamesindustry.biz/handhelds-ar...

Handhelds are in vogue – but they’re still a commercial minefield | Opinion

Once thought destroyed by smartphones, handheld gaming devices are now a hot sector; but nobody whose name isn’t Nintendo is actually selling many

www.gamesindustry.biz

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Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 3d

Oh my god, he’s Manny Ortega in The Division 2, I had no idea, lol

Mark Lawson @born2beslicker.bsky.social · 3d

Varka is voiced by Thomas the Tank Engine and I’m not joking #GenshinImpact

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