Josh
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Josh
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· Dec 9
Sega of America's "2nd generation" Dreamcast aesthetic was a tremendous downgrade. The white packaging was bold, unique, a perfect fit for the system's future-focused Y2K vibe.
The black just looks like they're trying to trick people into thinking these are PlayStation games so they might buy them.
The black just looks like they're trying to trick people into thinking these are PlayStation games so they might buy them.
We only discuss the most relevant cultural issues facing our beloved industry here at The Geek Critique.
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a kid with lesbian parents will have to call one mom "mother" and the 2nd mom "earthbound"
June 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
a kid with lesbian parents will have to call one mom "mother" and the 2nd mom "earthbound"
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I don’t understand how anyone can play Knuckles’ Chaotix before marriage. That’s something you should only do with someone you know you can spend the rest of your life with, not just anyone
January 10, 2026 at 2:48 PM
I don’t understand how anyone can play Knuckles’ Chaotix before marriage. That’s something you should only do with someone you know you can spend the rest of your life with, not just anyone
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This thread is the best refutation of social-media doomerism that I have seen.
This kind of thing does point out a real ethical dilemma: block or mute?
January 10, 2026 at 5:05 PM
This thread is the best refutation of social-media doomerism that I have seen.
So, I have this unopened copy of Samus Returns, with the keychain that I believe was a preorder bonus.
Anyone interested in buying? I'd like to hang onto it but eh, times are hard and I'm sure someone could give it a good home!
I'll include a signed card, both me and @birdwoman.geekcritique.org!
Anyone interested in buying? I'd like to hang onto it but eh, times are hard and I'm sure someone could give it a good home!
I'll include a signed card, both me and @birdwoman.geekcritique.org!
January 10, 2026 at 5:59 PM
So, I have this unopened copy of Samus Returns, with the keychain that I believe was a preorder bonus.
Anyone interested in buying? I'd like to hang onto it but eh, times are hard and I'm sure someone could give it a good home!
I'll include a signed card, both me and @birdwoman.geekcritique.org!
Anyone interested in buying? I'd like to hang onto it but eh, times are hard and I'm sure someone could give it a good home!
I'll include a signed card, both me and @birdwoman.geekcritique.org!
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The recent turnaround of the Donkey Kong franchise's fortunes has been remarkable to witness. I lay out the significance of what's been happening with Nintendo's original video game series, and why long-suffering fans are on an extended victory lap, in a new editorial!
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January 7, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The recent turnaround of the Donkey Kong franchise's fortunes has been remarkable to witness. I lay out the significance of what's been happening with Nintendo's original video game series, and why long-suffering fans are on an extended victory lap, in a new editorial!
dkvine.com?p=features&p...
dkvine.com?p=features&p...
This lava sequence from off of Megaman X5 is one of my favorite effects in pixel art.
January 10, 2026 at 2:17 PM
This lava sequence from off of Megaman X5 is one of my favorite effects in pixel art.
I suspect the folks who think this platform is too boring are
-addicted to the ragebait and don't think they're using the Internet right if they're not angry and sad all the time, and/or
-hopelessly lost in algorithmic complacency and don't know how to (or don't care to) curate their content
-addicted to the ragebait and don't think they're using the Internet right if they're not angry and sad all the time, and/or
-hopelessly lost in algorithmic complacency and don't know how to (or don't care to) curate their content
Serious word of advice to newbies. The Discover Feed. Never use it. Waste of time. The Following Feed is what you need; all the posts from the people you follow in the order they posted them.
I recommend removing the Discover Feed by clicking on the # in the top right to manage your Feeds list.
I recommend removing the Discover Feed by clicking on the # in the top right to manage your Feeds list.
January 10, 2026 at 1:38 PM
I suspect the folks who think this platform is too boring are
-addicted to the ragebait and don't think they're using the Internet right if they're not angry and sad all the time, and/or
-hopelessly lost in algorithmic complacency and don't know how to (or don't care to) curate their content
-addicted to the ragebait and don't think they're using the Internet right if they're not angry and sad all the time, and/or
-hopelessly lost in algorithmic complacency and don't know how to (or don't care to) curate their content
Hydro. City.
Hydrocity.
Hydro means "water"
City means "city"
That's a smart fella
Hydrocity.
Hydro means "water"
City means "city"
That's a smart fella
January 10, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Hydro. City.
Hydrocity.
Hydro means "water"
City means "city"
That's a smart fella
Hydrocity.
Hydro means "water"
City means "city"
That's a smart fella
Aside from DKC3 and Double Dash:
* Sonic CD: Now that we're so far removed from the period where it was treated as the best game in the series, I have a *lot* more appreciation for it, to the point that I could make an argument for it ACTUALLY being the best (although I don't believe it is)
* Sonic CD: Now that we're so far removed from the period where it was treated as the best game in the series, I have a *lot* more appreciation for it, to the point that I could make an argument for it ACTUALLY being the best (although I don't believe it is)
January 10, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Aside from DKC3 and Double Dash:
* Sonic CD: Now that we're so far removed from the period where it was treated as the best game in the series, I have a *lot* more appreciation for it, to the point that I could make an argument for it ACTUALLY being the best (although I don't believe it is)
* Sonic CD: Now that we're so far removed from the period where it was treated as the best game in the series, I have a *lot* more appreciation for it, to the point that I could make an argument for it ACTUALLY being the best (although I don't believe it is)
Updated! Wily Wars would be in B-rank, under 8. Sequel Wars Episode Red (the fanmade Genesis remake of 4) would be in A-rank, under X5.
Still working on 5, 6, 9, 10, and aaaaall the others.
Still working on 5, 6, 9, 10, and aaaaall the others.
January 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Updated! Wily Wars would be in B-rank, under 8. Sequel Wars Episode Red (the fanmade Genesis remake of 4) would be in A-rank, under X5.
Still working on 5, 6, 9, 10, and aaaaall the others.
Still working on 5, 6, 9, 10, and aaaaall the others.
No thanks, I've got Phantasy Star Online on Dreamcast so I don't need any other MMORPGs.
January 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
No thanks, I've got Phantasy Star Online on Dreamcast so I don't need any other MMORPGs.
Fortunately they *finally* started turning things around in 2008 and everyone has been completely happy with the state of the series ever since.
January 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Fortunately they *finally* started turning things around in 2008 and everyone has been completely happy with the state of the series ever since.
My brain as soon as I heard Sony has patented an extremely foolish idea where "AI" can play a video game for you:
January 9, 2026 at 4:24 PM
My brain as soon as I heard Sony has patented an extremely foolish idea where "AI" can play a video game for you:
I don't, stop putting words in my mouth. :V
January 9, 2026 at 1:09 PM
I don't, stop putting words in my mouth. :V
Eleven months down, one more to go.
Stupid!
Stupid!
January 9, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Eleven months down, one more to go.
Stupid!
Stupid!
My extremely rudimentary Japanese had me guessing "Hawaii Toeface" before I saw the alt text.
The absolute tragedy of seeing this new card, going “oh hell yeah my entire aesthetic”, liking every art so that I’ll be fed a ton of pictures of him, and then today looking up what his actual name is.
My timeline is a disaster now I DIDNT KNOW.
My timeline is a disaster now I DIDNT KNOW.
January 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM
My extremely rudimentary Japanese had me guessing "Hawaii Toeface" before I saw the alt text.
You'll never guess which one I like better.
When I was playing Megaman X5 for the first time at age 12, I developed a method to advance the dialogue super-fast by rocking the controller back and forth while mashing every button on it.
I just wanna play your fun video game.
When I was playing Megaman X5 for the first time at age 12, I developed a method to advance the dialogue super-fast by rocking the controller back and forth while mashing every button on it.
I just wanna play your fun video game.
January 8, 2026 at 6:44 PM
You'll never guess which one I like better.
When I was playing Megaman X5 for the first time at age 12, I developed a method to advance the dialogue super-fast by rocking the controller back and forth while mashing every button on it.
I just wanna play your fun video game.
When I was playing Megaman X5 for the first time at age 12, I developed a method to advance the dialogue super-fast by rocking the controller back and forth while mashing every button on it.
I just wanna play your fun video game.
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Throwback to that time Nintendo dropped a Splatoon trailer where they sing:
"P U S S Y! Pussy, pussy, suck my fucking pussy! Pussy, get pussy, lick my fucking pussy!"
"P U S S Y! Pussy, pussy, suck my fucking pussy! Pussy, get pussy, lick my fucking pussy!"
January 8, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Throwback to that time Nintendo dropped a Splatoon trailer where they sing:
"P U S S Y! Pussy, pussy, suck my fucking pussy! Pussy, get pussy, lick my fucking pussy!"
"P U S S Y! Pussy, pussy, suck my fucking pussy! Pussy, get pussy, lick my fucking pussy!"
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Found this old thing. Wonder where we'll be in 2030?
October 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Found this old thing. Wonder where we'll be in 2030?
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Diddy Kong made the cut... Mario Tennis Fever is officially a good video game
January 8, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Diddy Kong made the cut... Mario Tennis Fever is officially a good video game