RetroReactiv8
@retroreactiv8.bsky.social
Retro gamer (particularly C64 and Amiga) and Rugby League fan. Can often be found watching films or reading books. General musings on these things, plus life in general
And if you like craft jewellery and other items check https://fatgerbilcrafts.etsy.com
And if you like craft jewellery and other items check https://fatgerbilcrafts.etsy.com
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RetroReactiv8
@retroreactiv8.bsky.social
· Nov 15
fatgerbilcrafts.etsy.com
The talented Mrs RR8 and a friend have started an Etsy shop - Fat Gerbil Crafts - selling polymer clay jewellery and other items.
Please take a look and any help from my new Blue Sky friends in sharing the link would be appreciated 😃
Link is here: fatgerbilcrafts.etsy.com
Please take a look and any help from my new Blue Sky friends in sharing the link would be appreciated 😃
Link is here: fatgerbilcrafts.etsy.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Retro Racing 2 by @mrqwak.bsky.social is one of the best, most addictive titles of its kind. Simple? Yes, but huge fun & massively addictive. The fact it's now on Steam & playable with a controller just makes it even better.
Be kind to yourself and buy it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3739960/...
Be kind to yourself and buy it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3739960/...
Retro Racing 2 on Steam
From the developer of Amiga classics Nitro and A.T.R. Retro Racing 2 is a frenetic top-down arcade racer with power-ups and wild tracks. Pure retro-speed! Race solo or in split-screen multiplayer, and...
store.steampowered.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Retro Racing 2 by @mrqwak.bsky.social is one of the best, most addictive titles of its kind. Simple? Yes, but huge fun & massively addictive. The fact it's now on Steam & playable with a controller just makes it even better.
Be kind to yourself and buy it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3739960/...
Be kind to yourself and buy it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3739960/...
Far better from England #RugbyLeague this week. Now they just need to remember there is a second half - that's where it all went wrong last week.
November 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Far better from England #RugbyLeague this week. Now they just need to remember there is a second half - that's where it all went wrong last week.
Jack Smith once again proving he should be nowhere near an international match. Even allowing for English bias, that "knock on" decision against Dom Young was nothing short of shameful (and well done James Graham for calling it out). #rRugbyLeague #Ashes
November 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Jack Smith once again proving he should be nowhere near an international match. Even allowing for English bias, that "knock on" decision against Dom Young was nothing short of shameful (and well done James Graham for calling it out). #rRugbyLeague #Ashes
Dear @mrqwak.bsky.social
Please can you stop releasing #RetroRacing2 on different platforms? My client RetroReactiv8 already owns it on iOS & Android but insisted on buying it again following its release on Steam because "it's brilliant and deserves support".
Sincerely
His Bank Manager
Please can you stop releasing #RetroRacing2 on different platforms? My client RetroReactiv8 already owns it on iOS & Android but insisted on buying it again following its release on Steam because "it's brilliant and deserves support".
Sincerely
His Bank Manager
October 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Dear @mrqwak.bsky.social
Please can you stop releasing #RetroRacing2 on different platforms? My client RetroReactiv8 already owns it on iOS & Android but insisted on buying it again following its release on Steam because "it's brilliant and deserves support".
Sincerely
His Bank Manager
Please can you stop releasing #RetroRacing2 on different platforms? My client RetroReactiv8 already owns it on iOS & Android but insisted on buying it again following its release on Steam because "it's brilliant and deserves support".
Sincerely
His Bank Manager
Now it's irrelevant and won't affect the result, Liam Moore finally spots an Australian player taking an England player out off the ball, having previously missed approx 87 of them before that. #RugbyLeague.
October 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Now it's irrelevant and won't affect the result, Liam Moore finally spots an Australian player taking an England player out off the ball, having previously missed approx 87 of them before that. #RugbyLeague.
The gulf in ability between England and Australia #RugbyLeague is probably best illustrated by the fact that England's best players so far (by some distance) have been Herbie Farnworth and Dom Young - both of whom play in the NRL.
October 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The gulf in ability between England and Australia #RugbyLeague is probably best illustrated by the fact that England's best players so far (by some distance) have been Herbie Farnworth and Dom Young - both of whom play in the NRL.
Oh look. It's England Vs Australia in #RugbyLeague for the first time in over 20 years.
Shame nothing has changed. Once again, we ignore how the game has been played in this country all season and start interpreting the rules the way Australia want. #ashes
Shame nothing has changed. Once again, we ignore how the game has been played in this country all season and start interpreting the rules the way Australia want. #ashes
October 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Oh look. It's England Vs Australia in #RugbyLeague for the first time in over 20 years.
Shame nothing has changed. Once again, we ignore how the game has been played in this country all season and start interpreting the rules the way Australia want. #ashes
Shame nothing has changed. Once again, we ignore how the game has been played in this country all season and start interpreting the rules the way Australia want. #ashes
Well, that's my weekend taken care of.
With perfect timing, the Heart of Neon videos from @d0kk.bsky.social just dropped into my inbox. It would be downright rude not to watch them. Then, of course, I'll have to play some @stinkyox.bsky.social games to remind myself of their brilliance.
With perfect timing, the Heart of Neon videos from @d0kk.bsky.social just dropped into my inbox. It would be downright rude not to watch them. Then, of course, I'll have to play some @stinkyox.bsky.social games to remind myself of their brilliance.
October 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Well, that's my weekend taken care of.
With perfect timing, the Heart of Neon videos from @d0kk.bsky.social just dropped into my inbox. It would be downright rude not to watch them. Then, of course, I'll have to play some @stinkyox.bsky.social games to remind myself of their brilliance.
With perfect timing, the Heart of Neon videos from @d0kk.bsky.social just dropped into my inbox. It would be downright rude not to watch them. Then, of course, I'll have to play some @stinkyox.bsky.social games to remind myself of their brilliance.
I'm still confused by the yellow card in the #RugbyLeague #GrandFinal
The ref clearly says he lifts May, that it's a dangerous tackle & he lands on his head with no mitigations given. Any other game, that's a red card so why not last night? We shouldn't ref differently just because it's a final
The ref clearly says he lifts May, that it's a dangerous tackle & he lands on his head with no mitigations given. Any other game, that's a red card so why not last night? We shouldn't ref differently just because it's a final
October 12, 2025 at 7:33 AM
I'm still confused by the yellow card in the #RugbyLeague #GrandFinal
The ref clearly says he lifts May, that it's a dangerous tackle & he lands on his head with no mitigations given. Any other game, that's a red card so why not last night? We shouldn't ref differently just because it's a final
The ref clearly says he lifts May, that it's a dangerous tackle & he lands on his head with no mitigations given. Any other game, that's a red card so why not last night? We shouldn't ref differently just because it's a final
Some great refereeing from Tara Jones there, telling a Saints player appealing for a penalty to put their arms down.
Can we have the same thing transferred to the men's game please to stop all the ridiculous football gamesmanship that's crept into our sport?
#StHelens #Wigan #RugbyLeague
Can we have the same thing transferred to the men's game please to stop all the ridiculous football gamesmanship that's crept into our sport?
#StHelens #Wigan #RugbyLeague
October 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Some great refereeing from Tara Jones there, telling a Saints player appealing for a penalty to put their arms down.
Can we have the same thing transferred to the men's game please to stop all the ridiculous football gamesmanship that's crept into our sport?
#StHelens #Wigan #RugbyLeague
Can we have the same thing transferred to the men's game please to stop all the ridiculous football gamesmanship that's crept into our sport?
#StHelens #Wigan #RugbyLeague
Jez Litton in full training for the Olympic diving squad there. #RugbyLeague.
October 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Jez Litton in full training for the Olympic diving squad there. #RugbyLeague.
Almost other things, last night's last gasp try shows how much #RugbyLeague misses #EddieHemmings. The end of the game was just as incredible as the #WidetoWest match, but the commentary was nowhere near as memorable.
September 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Almost other things, last night's last gasp try shows how much #RugbyLeague misses #EddieHemmings. The end of the game was just as incredible as the #WidetoWest match, but the commentary was nowhere near as memorable.
Credit to #StHelens for never giving up and giving the fans a new Wide to West moment. But let's be honest, it is just papering over the cracks. Leeds were the better side overall and we did not deserve to win. #RugbyLeague.
September 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Credit to #StHelens for never giving up and giving the fans a new Wide to West moment. But let's be honest, it is just papering over the cracks. Leeds were the better side overall and we did not deserve to win. #RugbyLeague.
Well, at least #StHelens are ending their season consistent with the way they've played for most of it - totally clueless in attack. #RugbyLeague
September 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Well, at least #StHelens are ending their season consistent with the way they've played for most of it - totally clueless in attack. #RugbyLeague
If Jack Smith spent less time listening to the South Stand and more time watching what is actually happening on the field, he might get a more calls right. #RugyLeague
September 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
If Jack Smith spent less time listening to the South Stand and more time watching what is actually happening on the field, he might get a more calls right. #RugyLeague
The sooner someone puts #StHelens and their fans out of their misery for this season, the better
Can't see anything other than another early play-off exit next week. Even if by some miracle we win we'll just be well beaten the following week #RugbyLeague
Big changes & a major rebuild are needed.
Can't see anything other than another early play-off exit next week. Even if by some miracle we win we'll just be well beaten the following week #RugbyLeague
Big changes & a major rebuild are needed.
September 20, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The sooner someone puts #StHelens and their fans out of their misery for this season, the better
Can't see anything other than another early play-off exit next week. Even if by some miracle we win we'll just be well beaten the following week #RugbyLeague
Big changes & a major rebuild are needed.
Can't see anything other than another early play-off exit next week. Even if by some miracle we win we'll just be well beaten the following week #RugbyLeague
Big changes & a major rebuild are needed.
Can somebody tell me how we went from the brilliant free-flowing combat and balanced gameplay of the Batman #Arkham series to the dull, repetitive and clunky action of #GothamKnights?
September 20, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Can somebody tell me how we went from the brilliant free-flowing combat and balanced gameplay of the Batman #Arkham series to the dull, repetitive and clunky action of #GothamKnights?
Can anyone remember which year was going to be Warrington's?
#RugbyLeague #SuperLeague #WarringtonWolves
#RugbyLeague #SuperLeague #WarringtonWolves
September 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Can anyone remember which year was going to be Warrington's?
#RugbyLeague #SuperLeague #WarringtonWolves
#RugbyLeague #SuperLeague #WarringtonWolves
Another match that pretty much sums up #StHelens season. Lots of possession, can't score, then poor discipline and sloppy mistakes cost them dearly.
#RugbyLeague
#RugbyLeague
September 5, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Another match that pretty much sums up #StHelens season. Lots of possession, can't score, then poor discipline and sloppy mistakes cost them dearly.
#RugbyLeague
#RugbyLeague
Been addicted to the Arkham games recently. I've been playing them in release date order which makes it really interesting to see how the series evolved (from both a gameplay and plot perspective).
September 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Been addicted to the Arkham games recently. I've been playing them in release date order which makes it really interesting to see how the series evolved (from both a gameplay and plot perspective).
#RugbyLeague never gets it right, does it?
Last season a player so much as sneezed near an opponent and it was a red card.
This season, they don't get sent off even if they bring a howitzer on the field.
Last season a player so much as sneezed near an opponent and it was a red card.
This season, they don't get sent off even if they bring a howitzer on the field.
August 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
#RugbyLeague never gets it right, does it?
Last season a player so much as sneezed near an opponent and it was a red card.
This season, they don't get sent off even if they bring a howitzer on the field.
Last season a player so much as sneezed near an opponent and it was a red card.
This season, they don't get sent off even if they bring a howitzer on the field.
Off to York today.
Might just have to get the traditional photo taken beneath the @revolutionsoftware.bsky.social sign. #Retrogaming #BrokenSword
Might just have to get the traditional photo taken beneath the @revolutionsoftware.bsky.social sign. #Retrogaming #BrokenSword
August 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Off to York today.
Might just have to get the traditional photo taken beneath the @revolutionsoftware.bsky.social sign. #Retrogaming #BrokenSword
Might just have to get the traditional photo taken beneath the @revolutionsoftware.bsky.social sign. #Retrogaming #BrokenSword
Well, #StHelens certainly contrived to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory against #HullFC tonight. #RugbyLeague
August 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Well, #StHelens certainly contrived to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory against #HullFC tonight. #RugbyLeague