Alex Kidman
@alexkidman.bsky.social
Tech Journalist, retro gaming obsessive, podcaster, YouTuber, probably too busy to be on this many social networks at once. Send coffee.
Happy Whamageddon season to all of those of us who observe this most holy time of year. Stay away from me, Whamicide bombers -- I feel like this year is my survival year!
November 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Happy Whamageddon season to all of those of us who observe this most holy time of year. Stay away from me, Whamicide bombers -- I feel like this year is my survival year!
It’s the unboxing the Internet didn’t know it wanted.
Or maybe it didn’t.
Join me as I unbox the unlikely duo of the Analogue 3D and Prince’s Around The World In A Day 40th Anniversary Edition!
#Analogue3D #Prince #Retrogaming #Music #Nintendo #Nintendo64
youtu.be/QZUS-2Sfu0w
Or maybe it didn’t.
Join me as I unbox the unlikely duo of the Analogue 3D and Prince’s Around The World In A Day 40th Anniversary Edition!
#Analogue3D #Prince #Retrogaming #Music #Nintendo #Nintendo64
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Analogue 3D AND Prince Around The World In A Day 40th Anniversary Edition Unboxing
YouTube video by Alex Kidman
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November 28, 2025 at 2:06 AM
It’s the unboxing the Internet didn’t know it wanted.
Or maybe it didn’t.
Join me as I unbox the unlikely duo of the Analogue 3D and Prince’s Around The World In A Day 40th Anniversary Edition!
#Analogue3D #Prince #Retrogaming #Music #Nintendo #Nintendo64
youtu.be/QZUS-2Sfu0w
Or maybe it didn’t.
Join me as I unbox the unlikely duo of the Analogue 3D and Prince’s Around The World In A Day 40th Anniversary Edition!
#Analogue3D #Prince #Retrogaming #Music #Nintendo #Nintendo64
youtu.be/QZUS-2Sfu0w
I really like the Kobo Libra Colour for its flexibility, battery life and Libby/OverDrive integration… but I’m still not sure whether I really need colour in an ebook reader. Here’s my full review!
#Kobo #KoboLibraColour #eBooks
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#Kobo #KoboLibraColour #eBooks
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Kobo Libra Colour Review: A Great E-Reader (But Do You Need Colour, Really?) - Alex Reviews Tech
The Kobo Libra Colour is a great, responsive e-reader with colour support, though I’m still not 100% convinced I need colour specifically.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I really like the Kobo Libra Colour for its flexibility, battery life and Libby/OverDrive integration… but I’m still not sure whether I really need colour in an ebook reader. Here’s my full review!
#Kobo #KoboLibraColour #eBooks
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#Kobo #KoboLibraColour #eBooks
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It’s got a little bit of AI… and a little bit of GLaDOS to my eye. But can a vacuum cleaner really suck so well that it’s worth letting it suck $1,699 out of your wallet? I put the Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Stick Vacuum through its paces to find out!
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Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Stick Vacuum Review: Powerful (for a bit) - Alex Reviews Tech
The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Stick Vacuum cleans well, but its battery power is mediocre, and its AI implementation is sketchy.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:05 AM
It’s got a little bit of AI… and a little bit of GLaDOS to my eye. But can a vacuum cleaner really suck so well that it’s worth letting it suck $1,699 out of your wallet? I put the Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Stick Vacuum through its paces to find out!
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It’s got a little bit of AI… and a little bit of GLaDOS to my eye. But can a vacuum cleaner really suck so well that it’s worth letting it suck $1,699 out of your wallet? I put the Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Stick Vacuum through its paces to find out!
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Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Stick Vacuum Review: Powerful (for a bit) - Alex Reviews Tech
The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Stick Vacuum cleans well, but its battery power is mediocre, and its AI implementation is sketchy.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:05 AM
It’s got a little bit of AI… and a little bit of GLaDOS to my eye. But can a vacuum cleaner really suck so well that it’s worth letting it suck $1,699 out of your wallet? I put the Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Stick Vacuum through its paces to find out!
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If #Apple ever gets into the electric razor market… well, somebody got there first, with the MOST Apple-looking devices I think I’ve ever seen (that weren’t designed in Cupertino) : The Laifen P3 Pro and T1 Pro Electric Razors
#ElectricRazor #Shaving
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#ElectricRazor #Shaving
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Laifen P3 Pro / Laifen T1 Pro Review: What if Apple made electric razors? - Alex Reviews Tech
The Laifen P3 Pro and Laifen T1 Pro's design inspiration couldn't be more obvious, though one of them left me wanting.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:54 AM
If #Apple ever gets into the electric razor market… well, somebody got there first, with the MOST Apple-looking devices I think I’ve ever seen (that weren’t designed in Cupertino) : The Laifen P3 Pro and T1 Pro Electric Razors
#ElectricRazor #Shaving
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#ElectricRazor #Shaving
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Atari: Once it was THE name in console gaming.
Now… it’s a beer glass. Because, sigh, of course it is.
#Atari #Retrogaming #Beer
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Now… it’s a beer glass. Because, sigh, of course it is.
#Atari #Retrogaming #Beer
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Of course there's an Atari Beer Glass now. Why wouldn't there be? - Alex Reviews Tech
Atari's latest merchandising effort is... well, you read the headline. It's an Atari Beer Glass, because... why, exactly?
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November 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Atari: Once it was THE name in console gaming.
Now… it’s a beer glass. Because, sigh, of course it is.
#Atari #Retrogaming #Beer
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Now… it’s a beer glass. Because, sigh, of course it is.
#Atari #Retrogaming #Beer
alexreviewstech.com/of-course-th...
Atari: Once it was THE name in console gaming.
Now… it’s a beer glass. Because, sigh, of course it is.
#Atari #Retrogaming #Beer
alexreviewstech.com/of-course-th...
Now… it’s a beer glass. Because, sigh, of course it is.
#Atari #Retrogaming #Beer
alexreviewstech.com/of-course-th...
Of course there's an Atari Beer Glass now. Why wouldn't there be? - Alex Reviews Tech
Atari's latest merchandising effort is... well, you read the headline. It's an Atari Beer Glass, because... why, exactly?
alexreviewstech.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Atari: Once it was THE name in console gaming.
Now… it’s a beer glass. Because, sigh, of course it is.
#Atari #Retrogaming #Beer
alexreviewstech.com/of-course-th...
Now… it’s a beer glass. Because, sigh, of course it is.
#Atari #Retrogaming #Beer
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iPhone users who thought they'd dodged the 000 emergency calling issue might need to think again, as Vodafone's now issued advice that shows a number of iPhones may also have problems:
#iPhone #Apple #Australia #Emergency
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#iPhone #Apple #Australia #Emergency
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000 Calls and Samsung, Apple and Huawei Phones: What’s going on? - Alex Reviews Tech
Why are certain Samsung, Apple and Huawei phones unable to make 000 emergency calls in Australia -- and what should you do about it?
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November 20, 2025 at 5:32 AM
iPhone users who thought they'd dodged the 000 emergency calling issue might need to think again, as Vodafone's now issued advice that shows a number of iPhones may also have problems:
#iPhone #Apple #Australia #Emergency
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#iPhone #Apple #Australia #Emergency
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Well, I *was* going to update my article about 000 phone problems in Australia given Vodafone updated its list with a selection of older iPhones (and some Huawei models)... but Vodafone's site has now gone offline....
November 20, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Well, I *was* going to update my article about 000 phone problems in Australia given Vodafone updated its list with a selection of older iPhones (and some Huawei models)... but Vodafone's site has now gone offline....
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Last week, I wrote a piece about Aussie sites breaking Google with misinformation, something I've continued to track. Out of 142 URLs, 66 were used for misinformation.
In the interest of helping, I provided Google my resources. This week, it's rolling out fixes.
Score one for journalism.
In the interest of helping, I provided Google my resources. This week, it's rolling out fixes.
Score one for journalism.
Google set to fix scourge of misinformation searches – Pickr
The power of investigative journalism manages a win, with Google rolling out fixes for the misinformation plaguing its systems over the past weeks.
www.pickr.com.au
November 20, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Last week, I wrote a piece about Aussie sites breaking Google with misinformation, something I've continued to track. Out of 142 URLs, 66 were used for misinformation.
In the interest of helping, I provided Google my resources. This week, it's rolling out fixes.
Score one for journalism.
In the interest of helping, I provided Google my resources. This week, it's rolling out fixes.
Score one for journalism.
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Fresh review time (with the longest ethical disclaimer I’ve EVER written) as I test out the DJI Mic 3!
#DJI #microphone
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#DJI #microphone
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DJI Mic 3 Review: Smaller, lighter, better - Alex Reviews Tech
The DJI Mic 3 is smaller, offers superior audio, noise cancellation and automatic gain features -- and some drawbacks to be aware of.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Fresh review time (with the longest ethical disclaimer I’ve EVER written) as I test out the DJI Mic 3!
#DJI #microphone
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#DJI #microphone
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Fresh review time (with the longest ethical disclaimer I’ve EVER written) as I test out the DJI Mic 3!
#DJI #microphone
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#DJI #microphone
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DJI Mic 3 Review: Smaller, lighter, better - Alex Reviews Tech
The DJI Mic 3 is smaller, offers superior audio, noise cancellation and automatic gain features -- and some drawbacks to be aware of.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Fresh review time (with the longest ethical disclaimer I’ve EVER written) as I test out the DJI Mic 3!
#DJI #microphone
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#DJI #microphone
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I’ve been seeing some confusion (and some misinformation) around the Samsung Phones/000 Emergency calls issue in Australia, so I wrote up a quick explainer (plus video) covering what you need to know. Hopefully it helps someone.
#Samsung #Australia #000
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#Samsung #Australia #000
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000 Calls and Samsung Phones: What’s going on? - Alex Reviews Tech
Why are certain Samsung phones unable to make 000 emergency calls in Australia -- and what should you do about it?
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November 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I’ve been seeing some confusion (and some misinformation) around the Samsung Phones/000 Emergency calls issue in Australia, so I wrote up a quick explainer (plus video) covering what you need to know. Hopefully it helps someone.
#Samsung #Australia #000
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#Samsung #Australia #000
alexreviewstech.com/000-calls-an...
I’ve been seeing some confusion (and some misinformation) around the Samsung Phones/000 Emergency calls issue in Australia, so I wrote up a quick explainer (plus video) covering what you need to know. Hopefully it helps someone.
#Samsung #Australia #000
alexreviewstech.com/000-calls-an...
#Samsung #Australia #000
alexreviewstech.com/000-calls-an...
000 Calls and Samsung Phones: What’s going on? - Alex Reviews Tech
Why are certain Samsung phones unable to make 000 emergency calls in Australia -- and what should you do about it?
alexreviewstech.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I’ve been seeing some confusion (and some misinformation) around the Samsung Phones/000 Emergency calls issue in Australia, so I wrote up a quick explainer (plus video) covering what you need to know. Hopefully it helps someone.
#Samsung #Australia #000
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#Samsung #Australia #000
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I’ll be talking call screening technology on ABC Radio Adelaide around 3:05pm ACDT — tune in!
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Listen live, whenever you want, wherever you are with ABC Adelaide.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I’ll be talking call screening technology on ABC Radio Adelaide around 3:05pm ACDT — tune in!
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I’ll be talking call screening technology on ABC Radio Adelaide around 3:05pm ACDT — tune in!
www.abc.net.au/listen/live/...
www.abc.net.au/listen/live/...
ABC Adelaide Live Audio - ABC listen
Listen live, whenever you want, wherever you are with ABC Adelaide.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I’ll be talking call screening technology on ABC Radio Adelaide around 3:05pm ACDT — tune in!
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Today I am… answering the questions that nearly nobody was asking. Like, for example: Can you use an Apple MagSafe Wallet with a Google Pixel 10 phone?
#Apple #Google #iPhone #Pixel10 #MagSafe
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#Apple #Google #iPhone #Pixel10 #MagSafe
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Can you use an Apple MagSafe Wallet with a Google Pixel 10 phone? [Video] - Alex Reviews Tech
Just in case you ever wondered if an Apple MagSafe Wallet would work with a Google Pixel 10. What's that... you never did? Well, I did.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Apple often hypes its products as “revolutionary”, but often they’re far more evolutionary. The Apple Watch Series 11 is a good example of this approach. Here’s my full review!
#Apple #AppleWatch #Smartwatch
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#Apple #AppleWatch #Smartwatch
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Fresh Review: Apple Watch Series 11
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November 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Apple often hypes its products as “revolutionary”, but often they’re far more evolutionary. The Apple Watch Series 11 is a good example of this approach. Here’s my full review!
#Apple #AppleWatch #Smartwatch
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#Apple #AppleWatch #Smartwatch
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Apple often hypes its products as “revolutionary”, but often they’re far more evolutionary. The Apple Watch Series 11 is a good example of this approach. Here’s my full review!
#Apple #AppleWatch #Smartwatch
ko-fi.com/post/Fresh-R...
#Apple #AppleWatch #Smartwatch
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Fresh Review: Apple Watch Series 11
AlexReviewsTech published a post on Ko-fi
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November 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Apple often hypes its products as “revolutionary”, but often they’re far more evolutionary. The Apple Watch Series 11 is a good example of this approach. Here’s my full review!
#Apple #AppleWatch #Smartwatch
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#Apple #AppleWatch #Smartwatch
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The Oppo Find X9 isn’t Oppo’s most premium flagship phone for the year — but it’s much cheaper than the Find X9 Pro while still being genuinely good. Find out why in my full Oppo Find X9 Review!
#Oppo #FindX9 #Smartphones #Android
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#Oppo #FindX9 #Smartphones #Android
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Fresh review: Oppo Find X9
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November 14, 2025 at 4:37 AM
The Oppo Find X9 isn’t Oppo’s most premium flagship phone for the year — but it’s much cheaper than the Find X9 Pro while still being genuinely good. Find out why in my full Oppo Find X9 Review!
#Oppo #FindX9 #Smartphones #Android
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#Oppo #FindX9 #Smartphones #Android
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The Oppo Find X9 isn’t Oppo’s most premium flagship phone for the year — but it’s much cheaper than the Find X9 Pro while still being genuinely good. Find out why in my full Oppo Find X9 Review!
#Oppo #FindX9 #Smartphones #Android
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#Oppo #FindX9 #Smartphones #Android
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Fresh review: Oppo Find X9
AlexReviewsTech published a post on Ko-fi
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November 14, 2025 at 4:37 AM
The Oppo Find X9 isn’t Oppo’s most premium flagship phone for the year — but it’s much cheaper than the Find X9 Pro while still being genuinely good. Find out why in my full Oppo Find X9 Review!
#Oppo #FindX9 #Smartphones #Android
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#Oppo #FindX9 #Smartphones #Android
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Quick update on my Steam Machine piece, as I’ve gotten clarification from Valve around Australian availability of the Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Deck!
(Spoiler: the news is quite good)
#Steam #Valve #SteamMachine #SteamFrame #SteamMachine
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(Spoiler: the news is quite good)
#Steam #Valve #SteamMachine #SteamFrame #SteamMachine
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Steam Machine, Steam Frame & Steam Controller: My quick thoughts
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November 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Quick update on my Steam Machine piece, as I’ve gotten clarification from Valve around Australian availability of the Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Deck!
(Spoiler: the news is quite good)
#Steam #Valve #SteamMachine #SteamFrame #SteamMachine
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(Spoiler: the news is quite good)
#Steam #Valve #SteamMachine #SteamFrame #SteamMachine
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My quick thoughts on the new Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Controller devices announced by Valve overnight. I’m definitely keen… but I also have some reservations.
#Steam #Valve #SteamMachine #SteamFrame #SteamMachine #WhereExactlyIsHalfLife3Anyway
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#Steam #Valve #SteamMachine #SteamFrame #SteamMachine #WhereExactlyIsHalfLife3Anyway
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Steam Machine, Steam Frame & Steam Controller: My quick thoughts
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November 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
My quick thoughts on the new Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Controller devices announced by Valve overnight. I’m definitely keen… but I also have some reservations.
#Steam #Valve #SteamMachine #SteamFrame #SteamMachine #WhereExactlyIsHalfLife3Anyway
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#Steam #Valve #SteamMachine #SteamFrame #SteamMachine #WhereExactlyIsHalfLife3Anyway
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How well are Pac-Man (and other Namco classic games) represented in the Namco Legendary Pack DLC for Atari 50 — and have I finally cured myself of Pac-Man fever in the meantime? Find out in my video and written reviews!
#retrogaming #atari #namco #pacman
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#retrogaming #atari #namco #pacman
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Fresh Review: Namco Legendary Pack for Atari 50
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November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
How well are Pac-Man (and other Namco classic games) represented in the Namco Legendary Pack DLC for Atari 50 — and have I finally cured myself of Pac-Man fever in the meantime? Find out in my video and written reviews!
#retrogaming #atari #namco #pacman
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#retrogaming #atari #namco #pacman
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