Con 🍁
@concenaros.bsky.social
LiveOps Specialist📈 || Game Designer🎮
❇️12+ years in the Industry
🎮Retro Gaming, RPGs, Emulation
🛠️Hardware Tinkerer
❇️12+ years in the Industry
🎮Retro Gaming, RPGs, Emulation
🛠️Hardware Tinkerer
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Con 🍁
@concenaros.bsky.social
· Sep 18
Some video games I think are cool, to know me better:
♉ Final Fantasy Tactics
🕥 Chrono Trigger
🚀 Destiny/Destiny 2
🌚 LoZ: Majora's Mask
🗡️ Dark Cloud/Dark Cloud 2
📜 TES: Morrowind
🍌Donkey Kong Country / 2 / 3
🐉Monster Hunter
🦊Tunic
☄️Phantasy Star Online
❤️🔥Hyper Light Drifter
🔨Paper Mario
#gamesky
♉ Final Fantasy Tactics
🕥 Chrono Trigger
🚀 Destiny/Destiny 2
🌚 LoZ: Majora's Mask
🗡️ Dark Cloud/Dark Cloud 2
📜 TES: Morrowind
🍌Donkey Kong Country / 2 / 3
🐉Monster Hunter
🦊Tunic
☄️Phantasy Star Online
❤️🔥Hyper Light Drifter
🔨Paper Mario
#gamesky
Last bit of wiring work for these new push buttons and we'll be up and running again with the upgraded control panel.
Little sad it came with -2 button slots but if it bothers me enough, I'll get it sorted.
Otherwise, so stoked to get this wrapped up for awhile.
#RetroModding #Arcade1up
Little sad it came with -2 button slots but if it bothers me enough, I'll get it sorted.
Otherwise, so stoked to get this wrapped up for awhile.
#RetroModding #Arcade1up
December 10, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Last bit of wiring work for these new push buttons and we'll be up and running again with the upgraded control panel.
Little sad it came with -2 button slots but if it bothers me enough, I'll get it sorted.
Otherwise, so stoked to get this wrapped up for awhile.
#RetroModding #Arcade1up
Little sad it came with -2 button slots but if it bothers me enough, I'll get it sorted.
Otherwise, so stoked to get this wrapped up for awhile.
#RetroModding #Arcade1up
Churn is normal.
Interrupting moments are also normal.
Games aren't owed you're time.
Learn to disengage with things you're truly not enjoying anymore. ✌️
Interrupting moments are also normal.
Games aren't owed you're time.
Learn to disengage with things you're truly not enjoying anymore. ✌️
December 10, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Churn is normal.
Interrupting moments are also normal.
Games aren't owed you're time.
Learn to disengage with things you're truly not enjoying anymore. ✌️
Interrupting moments are also normal.
Games aren't owed you're time.
Learn to disengage with things you're truly not enjoying anymore. ✌️
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🎬 Premiering Wed at 7 PM PT: The Making of Guild Wars: Celebrating 25 Years of ArenaNet! Go behind the scenes of the franchise, the people who built it, & the community that calls Tyria home. Register to get notified when it goes live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpm2...
The Making of Guild Wars: Celebrating 25 Years of ArenaNet
YouTube video by Guild Wars 2
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🎬 Premiering Wed at 7 PM PT: The Making of Guild Wars: Celebrating 25 Years of ArenaNet! Go behind the scenes of the franchise, the people who built it, & the community that calls Tyria home. Register to get notified when it goes live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpm2...
"Yo man, you gonna be playing Arc Raiders over the Holiday?"
Me: "Nah I'm gonna be working on completing LoZ: OOT - Ultimate Trial on my N64"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tva...
Me: "Nah I'm gonna be working on completing LoZ: OOT - Ultimate Trial on my N64"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tva...
The Legend of Zelda : Ultimate Trial - Trailer #2
YouTube video by Richie
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
"Yo man, you gonna be playing Arc Raiders over the Holiday?"
Me: "Nah I'm gonna be working on completing LoZ: OOT - Ultimate Trial on my N64"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tva...
Me: "Nah I'm gonna be working on completing LoZ: OOT - Ultimate Trial on my N64"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tva...
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“Gamers aren’t buying games anymore.”
says the triple A gaming studios who have started using AI, cut corners and various amounts of writers and illustrators who made their releases worth playing, and are just reusing and repackaging past titles…
🙄
says the triple A gaming studios who have started using AI, cut corners and various amounts of writers and illustrators who made their releases worth playing, and are just reusing and repackaging past titles…
🙄
December 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“Gamers aren’t buying games anymore.”
says the triple A gaming studios who have started using AI, cut corners and various amounts of writers and illustrators who made their releases worth playing, and are just reusing and repackaging past titles…
🙄
says the triple A gaming studios who have started using AI, cut corners and various amounts of writers and illustrators who made their releases worth playing, and are just reusing and repackaging past titles…
🙄
This is what peak gaming looks like.
Shovel Knight Treasure Trove running on a MKII Midway Legacy cabinet.
Honestly a ton of fun to play Shovel Knight this way, plus Showdown will kick ass in this playstyle.
#retromodding #arcade1up #homearcade #arcademodding #retrogaming #shovelknight
Shovel Knight Treasure Trove running on a MKII Midway Legacy cabinet.
Honestly a ton of fun to play Shovel Knight this way, plus Showdown will kick ass in this playstyle.
#retromodding #arcade1up #homearcade #arcademodding #retrogaming #shovelknight
December 1, 2025 at 6:39 AM
This is what peak gaming looks like.
Shovel Knight Treasure Trove running on a MKII Midway Legacy cabinet.
Honestly a ton of fun to play Shovel Knight this way, plus Showdown will kick ass in this playstyle.
#retromodding #arcade1up #homearcade #arcademodding #retrogaming #shovelknight
Shovel Knight Treasure Trove running on a MKII Midway Legacy cabinet.
Honestly a ton of fun to play Shovel Knight this way, plus Showdown will kick ass in this playstyle.
#retromodding #arcade1up #homearcade #arcademodding #retrogaming #shovelknight
Monitor mount finally arrived.
After a massively painful install process due to lack of provided materials and instructions, the cab is now the owner of a 19" display.
Tried new speakers as well but one of them is dead. LOVE IT. 😤
So had to use OEMs but they're fine enough for now.
#retromod
After a massively painful install process due to lack of provided materials and instructions, the cab is now the owner of a 19" display.
Tried new speakers as well but one of them is dead. LOVE IT. 😤
So had to use OEMs but they're fine enough for now.
#retromod
November 28, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Monitor mount finally arrived.
After a massively painful install process due to lack of provided materials and instructions, the cab is now the owner of a 19" display.
Tried new speakers as well but one of them is dead. LOVE IT. 😤
So had to use OEMs but they're fine enough for now.
#retromod
After a massively painful install process due to lack of provided materials and instructions, the cab is now the owner of a 19" display.
Tried new speakers as well but one of them is dead. LOVE IT. 😤
So had to use OEMs but they're fine enough for now.
#retromod
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Been seeing the reviews for the Analogue 3D and I'm not really that impressed.
I'm honestly happier with my N64 + Retrotink setup and don't have to wait for my everdrive x7 to be updated to work.
I think it's def an alright, alternative option for anyone not go the Mister/legit hardware route.
I'm honestly happier with my N64 + Retrotink setup and don't have to wait for my everdrive x7 to be updated to work.
I think it's def an alright, alternative option for anyone not go the Mister/legit hardware route.
November 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Been seeing the reviews for the Analogue 3D and I'm not really that impressed.
I'm honestly happier with my N64 + Retrotink setup and don't have to wait for my everdrive x7 to be updated to work.
I think it's def an alright, alternative option for anyone not go the Mister/legit hardware route.
I'm honestly happier with my N64 + Retrotink setup and don't have to wait for my everdrive x7 to be updated to work.
I think it's def an alright, alternative option for anyone not go the Mister/legit hardware route.
Trying to get a 19" monitor mount for my Arcade Cab mod has turned into an absolute fucking nightmare.
I'm not going to name businesses but at a certain point, when 22 days have passed after a shipping label has been created... and it still hasn't been picked up... I start to doubt service.
I'm not going to name businesses but at a certain point, when 22 days have passed after a shipping label has been created... and it still hasn't been picked up... I start to doubt service.
November 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Trying to get a 19" monitor mount for my Arcade Cab mod has turned into an absolute fucking nightmare.
I'm not going to name businesses but at a certain point, when 22 days have passed after a shipping label has been created... and it still hasn't been picked up... I start to doubt service.
I'm not going to name businesses but at a certain point, when 22 days have passed after a shipping label has been created... and it still hasn't been picked up... I start to doubt service.
I find it funny that Valve is now releasing a dedicated linux-based PC to general consumers.
Especially after I spent the time purchasing a NUC, and manually flashing ChimeraOS onto it so I could basically have a 'Steam Machine' of my own for dedicated retro emulation.
FML man, hahaha.
Especially after I spent the time purchasing a NUC, and manually flashing ChimeraOS onto it so I could basically have a 'Steam Machine' of my own for dedicated retro emulation.
FML man, hahaha.
November 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I find it funny that Valve is now releasing a dedicated linux-based PC to general consumers.
Especially after I spent the time purchasing a NUC, and manually flashing ChimeraOS onto it so I could basically have a 'Steam Machine' of my own for dedicated retro emulation.
FML man, hahaha.
Especially after I spent the time purchasing a NUC, and manually flashing ChimeraOS onto it so I could basically have a 'Steam Machine' of my own for dedicated retro emulation.
FML man, hahaha.
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We are so fucking back!! Maintenance mode, my foot! #ffxi #finalfantasyxi
www.gamesradar.com/games/mmo/fo...
www.gamesradar.com/games/mmo/fo...
For the first time in over a decade, Square Enix is teasing a brand-new zone for its OG MMO Final Fantasy 11
Have you heard of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy 11
www.gamesradar.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:37 PM
We are so fucking back!! Maintenance mode, my foot! #ffxi #finalfantasyxi
www.gamesradar.com/games/mmo/fo...
www.gamesradar.com/games/mmo/fo...
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SuperStation looks beautiful.
October 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
SuperStation looks beautiful.
Diamond Plate is showing up tomorrow for the Riser Booster, so that'll be fun to work on in the short-term for the arcade cab.
Also received my 12v wiring cables to test out wiring in my 4 HQ push chrome push buttons (1P, 2P, 1P Coin, 2P Coin) for my cab.
Also received my 12v wiring cables to test out wiring in my 4 HQ push chrome push buttons (1P, 2P, 1P Coin, 2P Coin) for my cab.
October 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Diamond Plate is showing up tomorrow for the Riser Booster, so that'll be fun to work on in the short-term for the arcade cab.
Also received my 12v wiring cables to test out wiring in my 4 HQ push chrome push buttons (1P, 2P, 1P Coin, 2P Coin) for my cab.
Also received my 12v wiring cables to test out wiring in my 4 HQ push chrome push buttons (1P, 2P, 1P Coin, 2P Coin) for my cab.
Yet another update on the modded arcade cab!
I was able to figure out how to get Steam integrated with Batocera and now I have titles like Balatro, Demon's Tilt, and a few other arcade-like games on it.
The amount of games and content that this has available for it, just increased like 1000x.
I was able to figure out how to get Steam integrated with Batocera and now I have titles like Balatro, Demon's Tilt, and a few other arcade-like games on it.
The amount of games and content that this has available for it, just increased like 1000x.
October 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Yet another update on the modded arcade cab!
I was able to figure out how to get Steam integrated with Batocera and now I have titles like Balatro, Demon's Tilt, and a few other arcade-like games on it.
The amount of games and content that this has available for it, just increased like 1000x.
I was able to figure out how to get Steam integrated with Batocera and now I have titles like Balatro, Demon's Tilt, and a few other arcade-like games on it.
The amount of games and content that this has available for it, just increased like 1000x.
Modded Cab is coming along.
Recently installed the Riser Booster for it so it's now 6 in higher than it was previously.
Much better height to play while standing.
New monitor mount is on its way, still waiting for the XL control Panel to ship out though.
Been having a blast playing on it.
Recently installed the Riser Booster for it so it's now 6 in higher than it was previously.
Much better height to play while standing.
New monitor mount is on its way, still waiting for the XL control Panel to ship out though.
Been having a blast playing on it.
October 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Modded Cab is coming along.
Recently installed the Riser Booster for it so it's now 6 in higher than it was previously.
Much better height to play while standing.
New monitor mount is on its way, still waiting for the XL control Panel to ship out though.
Been having a blast playing on it.
Recently installed the Riser Booster for it so it's now 6 in higher than it was previously.
Much better height to play while standing.
New monitor mount is on its way, still waiting for the XL control Panel to ship out though.
Been having a blast playing on it.
Been having a blast refining the gamelist on the Arcade cabinet and came across Viewpoint.
Man this game not only has a unique aspect that you play from but the music and the game itself are SO addictive. Cannot recommend it enough for shmup enjoyers.
#arcade #retrogaming
Man this game not only has a unique aspect that you play from but the music and the game itself are SO addictive. Cannot recommend it enough for shmup enjoyers.
#arcade #retrogaming
October 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Been having a blast refining the gamelist on the Arcade cabinet and came across Viewpoint.
Man this game not only has a unique aspect that you play from but the music and the game itself are SO addictive. Cannot recommend it enough for shmup enjoyers.
#arcade #retrogaming
Man this game not only has a unique aspect that you play from but the music and the game itself are SO addictive. Cannot recommend it enough for shmup enjoyers.
#arcade #retrogaming
Got my vinyl player working again after not having it for awhile.
Current listening, while I work on November Live Ops content.
Current listening, while I work on November Live Ops content.
October 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Got my vinyl player working again after not having it for awhile.
Current listening, while I work on November Live Ops content.
Current listening, while I work on November Live Ops content.
Okay, so since I can't enact on my plans yet. Here's the full modded cabinet blueprint:
- PCB replaced with GMKtec M5 Plus w/Batocera
- Upgraded 2P XL Control Panel
- 17" -> 19" Monitor
- 6" Riser Booster
- New LED Buttons + Sanwa style 360 sticks
- Stereo Amp output via 3.5mm audio jack
- PCB replaced with GMKtec M5 Plus w/Batocera
- Upgraded 2P XL Control Panel
- 17" -> 19" Monitor
- 6" Riser Booster
- New LED Buttons + Sanwa style 360 sticks
- Stereo Amp output via 3.5mm audio jack
October 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Okay, so since I can't enact on my plans yet. Here's the full modded cabinet blueprint:
- PCB replaced with GMKtec M5 Plus w/Batocera
- Upgraded 2P XL Control Panel
- 17" -> 19" Monitor
- 6" Riser Booster
- New LED Buttons + Sanwa style 360 sticks
- Stereo Amp output via 3.5mm audio jack
- PCB replaced with GMKtec M5 Plus w/Batocera
- Upgraded 2P XL Control Panel
- 17" -> 19" Monitor
- 6" Riser Booster
- New LED Buttons + Sanwa style 360 sticks
- Stereo Amp output via 3.5mm audio jack
Man... it's been like 2 almost 3 weeks since I received my Arcade Cabinet and I haven't really been able to do any portion of the planned mods I have for it, due to having to wait for some of the essential bits to arrive.
Hoping that I get updates by EOW on them shipping out, so I can start this.
Hoping that I get updates by EOW on them shipping out, so I can start this.
October 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Man... it's been like 2 almost 3 weeks since I received my Arcade Cabinet and I haven't really been able to do any portion of the planned mods I have for it, due to having to wait for some of the essential bits to arrive.
Hoping that I get updates by EOW on them shipping out, so I can start this.
Hoping that I get updates by EOW on them shipping out, so I can start this.
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I found more joy in life this way.
September 29, 2025 at 3:06 AM
I found more joy in life this way.
Man we've all worked with someone like this before.
....it suuuucks.
....it suuuucks.
October 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Man we've all worked with someone like this before.
....it suuuucks.
....it suuuucks.
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It's coming... 🎃
September 30, 2025 at 3:59 AM
It's coming... 🎃
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Assembling SuperStation One v1.1 boards for verification.
September 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Assembling SuperStation One v1.1 boards for verification.
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Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles launch celebration illustration by character designer Akihiko Yoshida:
September 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles launch celebration illustration by character designer Akihiko Yoshida: