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John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 10h

Might be a hot take, but I actually quite like the design of Zilla (The 1998 American Godzilla). It's a great bit of creature design that is truly menacing.

It's just not Godzilla. Looking at it out of that context though, I think it's rad.

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RetroGamingExpo.com @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social · 17h

You heard the man! And MJR himself will host a super awesome panel with Sierra legends!

Metal Jesus Rocks @metaljesusrocks.bsky.social · 18h

🎮 Next weekend: Portland Retro Gaming Expo! Dust off your cartridges, stretch those thumbs, and prepare to smell that vintage plastic. You won’t wanna miss it! 👾🕹️ #PRGE #RetroGaming -- TIX: www.retrogamingexpo.com

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 1d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 1d

The Third Age always felt like "We have Final Fantasy X at home." Though it is a fun game. Always love seeing a CTB battle system.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2d

#WarRavagedPortland

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John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 1d

YouTube is a pretty wild place right now, so gotta do whatcha gotta do my dude!

Also thanks for the reminder to support you on Patreon. Been meaning to do that...

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John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 2d

Look out I guess...

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Vectrex @vectrexofficial.bsky.social · 3d

Next event to discover the Vectrex Mini prototype:
👉 Portland Retro Gaming Expo, October 17–19 in Oregon, USA

@retrogamingexpo.bsky.social

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John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 3d

Shush you 😂

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John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 4d

Oh hell yea! Always looking for textures!

Do I have a project currently that needs them? Not at all, but I enjoy hoarding them in the hopes that someday I will need them...

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John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 4d

I often crush cans of Chef Boyardee ravioli and spaghetti and meatballs. Sometimes at the same time (one can of each, mixed together. It's diabolical but so good.)

Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 4d

What foods do you love that you fully acknowledge make you a pervert for loving them?

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John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 4d

a man wearing a shirt with penguins on it stands in front of a window

ALT: a man wearing a shirt with penguins on it stands in front of a window

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John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 4d

Wish I could say I'd be there, but alas I'll be editing from home. Wishing you all the best with the panel! I know you're gonna crush it :)

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John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 7d

And a really small...

John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 8d

The GOAT!

John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks 😎

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John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 8d

We don't post enough small, personal victories on social media I think.

Last month, I managed to get to the gym 5 days a week for the entire month. That's pretty good for someone as sedentary as I usually am.

What little thing have you done lately that you are proud of?

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John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 9d

Jane Goodall is to this day the only famous person I have met that left me star struck.

I remember growing up reading about her work in old National Geographic magazines. She was always someone I admired, and one of the reasons why I studied anthropology in college.

Rest in peace Dr. Goodall.

NPR @npr.org · 9d

JUST IN: Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91

Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

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John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 10d

Hell yea!

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John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 10d

Just dropped an interview with @frostwood.bsky.social, the dev behind Shutter Story, an upcoming horror game where every snapshot reveals something darker and more terrifying...

If you’re into indie horror or want a peek behind the curtain of game development, check it out!

youtu.be/LOto4DtSBkw

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The Black Lantern Collective @theblacklantern.bsky.social · 11d

Experience it ALL

Play the No Players Online Demo NOW on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2701800/...

#indie #horror #computers

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John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 12d

Come on now Amelia, you know that none of us sleep...

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John Aljets @johnaljets.bsky.social · 13d

You should definitely check out all of the wonderful maps in this year's RAMP. Especially Map 57 😀

AUTOEXEC.BUN @davidxnewton.bsky.social · 13d

#RAMP2025 is released! Thanks to all 213 participants for making your weird and wonderful creations, and to everyone who's made videos, been around for the streams, or otherwise played these maps and given feedback on them so far :) Here's the first official release!

ramp2025.doomproject.com

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AUTOEXEC.BUN @davidxnewton.bsky.social · 13d

#RAMP2025 is released! Thanks to all 213 participants for making your weird and wonderful creations, and to everyone who's made videos, been around for the streams, or otherwise played these maps and given feedback on them so far :) Here's the first official release!

ramp2025.doomproject.com

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 13d

Trump just ordered the military into Portland, and he’s giving them the green light to use lethal force on American citizens.

Authoritarianism is an abstract concept but Trump is making its impacts real and tangible. Let’s be real about it: This is the beginning of dictatorship in America.

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