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Half-Life: Blue Shift delivers a fast, more focused run through Black Mesa from a different perspective. It trims back puzzles and leans into momentum without losing what makes Half-Life great.

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Boomer Shooter December: Half-Life – Blue Shift Review
Half-Life: Blue Shift delivers a faster, more focused take on the Black Mesa Research Facility from a different perspective. It trims the back the puzzles and leans into momentum without losing what make Half-Life so good.
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December 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Doom 64 goes slower, darker and moodier. In doing this, it ditches the core experience that makes Doom great. We're left with sluggish movement, tedious switch hunting with ambient noise and no soundtrack.

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Boomer Shooter December Misses and Misfires: Doom 64 (Nightdive Studios)
Doom 64 trades out Doom’s trademark speed and soundtrack for slower pacing, tedious switch hunting and a moody ambience. This results in a darker experience that never quite feels fun.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I remember Aliens Versus Predator as a deadset classic. Revisiting it in 2025 was actually pretty rough. Bland campaigns, ageing jump-scares and an Alien campaign that mostly just made me nauseous.

#steamdeck #aliens #predator #avp #boomershooter #retrofps #pcgaming #retrogaming #linuxgaming
Boomer Shooter December Misses and Misfires: Aliens Versus Predator (1999)
I remember Aliens Versus Predator as a deadset classic. Revisiting it in 2025 revealed bland campaigns, jump-scares which show their age and an Alien campaign that mostly just made me nauseous.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Return to Castle Wolfenstein delivers top tier boomer shooter action in a gritty, occult-filled WWII package. Strong level design, great weapons and escalating chaos still shine nearly 25 years on.

#steamdeck #boomershooter #rtcw #wolfenstein #fps #retrogaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming #retrofps
Boomer Shooter December: Return to Castle Wolfenstein Review
Return to Castle Wolfenstein provides classic boomer shooter mechanics in a strong World War II setting packed full of occult horror nonsense. Solid level design, memorable weapons and escalating chaos ensure it still holds up nearly 25 years later.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Kingpin is a gritty slice of '90s boomer shooter goodness. Its early shooter-RPG hybrid quirks and filthy aesthetic make it far better than expected.

#steamdeck #boomershooter #kingpin #quake2 #xatrix #pcgaming #linuxgaming #retrogaming #boomershooterdecember #fps #gangster #crime
Boomer Shooter December: Kingpin – Life of Crime (1999) Review
Kingpin's gritty world, early shooter-RPG hybrid quirks and unapologetically filthy aesthetic make this revenge shooter far more entertaining than you'd expect.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Boomer Shooter December rolls on with Rise of the Triad. It's held back by poor level design, but it's still some gib-tastic '90s mayhem.

#steamdeck #boomershooterdecember #riseofthetriad #rott #apogee #3drealms #nightdivestudios #retrogaming #fps #pcgaming #linuxgaming
Boomer Shooter December: Rise of the Triad (Ludicrous Edition) Review
Rise of the Triad is loud and stupid fun packed full of explosions and gibs galore, but its level design drags the whole ridiculous ride down a notch.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Quake is proof that some first-person shooters just don’t age. Good level deisgn? Check. Punchy weapons? Check. Bleak ’90s atmosphere? Check. What a way to kick off Boomer Shooter December.

#steamdeck #boomershooterdecember #quake #fps #idsoftware #retrogaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming #90sgaming
Boomer Shooter December: Quake Review (Nightdive Remaster)
Quake is proof that some shooters just don’t age. Great level deisgn, punchy weapons and a bleak ’90s atmosphere make it a fantastic way to kick off Boomer Shooter December.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
I dub thee, Boomer Shooter December! A whole month of fast, loud retro first-person shooter goodness. Come along if you like explosions.

#steamdeck #boomershooter #retrogaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming #dukenukem #doom #quake #riseofthetriad #fpsgaming #oldschoolgaming
Boomer Shooter December: A Month of Retro Carnage
December becomes Boomer Shooter Month as I make my way through classic ’90s and ’00s first-person shooters. Pure retro chaos awaits!
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December 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
GoldenEye 007 for the Nintendo 64 is a first-person shooter packed full of nostalgia. The campaign shows its age, but the chaotic split-screen multiplayer is hard to beat.

#steamdeck #goldeneye #007 #nintendo64 #n64 #fps #multiplayer #dustygamesociety #retrogaming #retroreview
The Dusty Game Society November Pick: GoldenEye 007 Review
GoldenEye 007 for the Nintendo 64 is a nostalgic first-person shooter. The campaign absolutely shows its age, but the chaotic split-screen multiplayer still delivers legendary fun that’s hard to beat.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Baldur's Gate 3 on the Steam Deck is an anomaly. It's a massive, polished AAA RPG and it blows my mind how it performs on the Steam Deck, thanks to to the native build.

#steamdeck #baldursgate3 #bg3 #larian #steamdeckreview #steamdeckgaming #linuxgaming
Baldur’s Gate 3 Steam Deck Review – Smooth, Immersive and Replayable
Baldur's Gate 3 on the Steam Deck is an anomaly. It's a massive, polished AAA RPG and it simply blows my mind how it performs on the Steam Deck, thanks to to the native build.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Revisiting Sierra's King's Quest Series in 2025. Part 4 - The Perils of Rosella.

#steamdeck #kingsquest #kingsquest4 #perilsofrosella #sierra #adventuregames #pointandclick #retrof="/hashtag/retrogames" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#retrogames #retro #retrogaming #ags #adventuregamestudio #remake #retold #daventry #kq4
Revisiting Sierra’s King’s Quest Series: Part 4 – The Perils of Rosella Retold
King's Quest 4 pushes the series into the future with the introduction of Sierra's SCI egnine. Unfortunately, everything else takes a backseat while they show it off.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Slight update to the Steam Deck build of Baldur’s Gate 3 guide.
Made some changes to my recommended settings. Goodbye FSR, hello mostly Medium settings!

#steamdeck #baldursgate3 #larian #steamdeckguide #deckverified #larianstudios #pcgaming #linuxgaming #bg3 #rpg
Baldur’s Gate 3 Steam Deck Build Guide: How to Enable It for the Best Performance
How to enable the Baldur’s Gate 3 Steam Deck build for smoother gameplay, better performance and my recommended settings to get you through Act 3.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
There’s a Steam Deck build of Baldur’s Gate 3 and it’s unreal. This guide will show you how to enable it, plus the settings I’m using for a smooth Act 3 experience.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Steam Deck Build Guide: How to Enable It for the Best Performance
How to enable the Baldur’s Gate 3 Steam Deck build for smoother gameplay, better performance and my recommended settings to get you through Act 3.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Squirt guns, soda grenades and undead galore! Zombies is 16-bit chaos done right. It's hilarious, nostalgic and ridiculously fun.

#steamdeck #sega #megadrive #genesis #nintendo #snes #zombies #zombiesatemyneighbors #retrogaming #pixelart #lucasarts #ghoulpatrol
Zombies: A Dusty Game Society Retro Review
Chaos, laughs and weed-whackers. This is 16-bit isometric madness at its finest. Zombies is packed full of goofy weapons and crazy levels, backed by a killer retro soundtrack.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Nested Desktop is an easy way to access SteamOS Desktop Mode right inside Gaming Mode. Perfect for those quick file moves or app installs without rebooting.

#steamdeck #steamdeckguide #nesteddesktop #steamos #linuxgaming #pcgaming #guide #gaming #decktips #valve #gamingmode
How to Access your SteamOS Desktop in Gaming Mode on Steam Deck with Nested Desktop
Nested Desktop allows you access SteamOS Desktop Mode right inside Gaming Mode. Perfect for some quick file moves or installs without rebooting your Steam Deck.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:37 AM
This guide will explain how to install non-Steam games on your Steam Deck from your Epic Games, GOG and Amazon game libraries using Heroic Games Launcher.

#steamdeck #guide #heroic="/hashtag/heroicgameslauncher" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#heroicgameslauncher #heroic #thirdparty #nonsteamgames #proton #steamdeckguide #gamingonlinux #pcgaming #linuxgaming
How to Install Non-Steam Games on Steam Deck with Heroic Games Launcher
This guide will explain how to install non-Steam games on your Steam Deck from your Epic Games, GOG and Amazon game libraries using Heroic Games Launcher.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The story of humanity's ambition being it's own undoing neatly wrapped in a well crafted, gory boomer shooter package.

#steamdeck #boomershooter #retroshooter #firstpersonshooter #prodeus #prodeusreview #gamingreview #indiegame #indiefps #retrofps #doom #fpsgaming
Prodeus Review: Modern Retro Done Right
A story of humanity's own ambition being it's undoing wrapped in a delightfully bloody boomer shooter package.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This guide will explain how to install non-Steam games on your Steam Deck from your Epic Games and GOG libraries using the Junk Store plugin for Decky Loader.

#steamdeck #decky #deckyloader #guide #steamdeckguide #steamdecktips #steamdeckgaming #epicgames #gog #linuxgaming #pcgaming #steamos
How to Install Non-Steam Games on Steam Deck with Junk Store: Decky Loader Plugin Guide
This guide explains how to install non-Steam games from your Epic Games and GOG libraries on Steam Deck using the Junk Store plugin for Decky Loader.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Alan Wake is a dark, surreal thriller where atmosphere and storytelling really take the spotlight. It's a fantastic example of 'less is more.'

#steamdeck #alanwake #alanwakeremastered #remedyentertainment #pcgaming #consolegaming #streaming #playstation #ps5 #pxplay
Returning to Bright Falls: Alan Wake Remastered Review
A dark, surreal thriller where atmosphere and storytelling really take the spotlight. Alan Wake Remastered is proof that less really can be more.
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October 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This guide will explain how to install Decky Loader on Steam Deck, along with a few other notes and my top 3 plugins.

#steamdeck #decky #deckyloader #guide #steamdeckguide #steamdecktips #steamdeckgaming #steamdeckmods #linuxgaming #pcgaming #steamos
How to Install Decky Loader on Steam Deck
This guide explains how to install Decky Loader on Steam Deck.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Another Steam sale, another twelve games that I’ll totally play uh, soon.. My backlog grows, while my wallet weeps.

#steamautumnsale #steamsale2025 #steamdeck #pcgaming #gamingbacklog #boomershooter #baldursgate3 #indiegames #adventuregames
Steam Autumn Sale 2025 – What I Bought (and Why I Definitely Didn’t Need Any of It)
The 2025 Steam Autumn Sale hit hard. Twelve new games later and my backlog is in worse shape than ever. But that’s half the fun...right?
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October 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
This is a basic step-by-step guide on how to install your non-Steam games on a Steam Deck using Lutris.

#steamdeck #guide #lutris #thirdparty #nonsteamgames #proton #steamdeckguide #gamingonlinux #pcgaming #linuxgaming #howto #techguide
How to Install Non-Steam Games on Steam Deck with Lutris
This is a basic guide which explains how to install non-Steam games on a Steam Deck using Lutris.
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September 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM