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SimplyAJ
@simplyaj.bsky.social
Lover of Video Games Old & New
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Meanwhile, none of the vets, specialist or not, have shown any sense of urgency. We're just stuck in limbo constantly while Rainie suffers.
November 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Took these pics (with permission!) when I was touring Steam HQ

Today's announcement makes me think of all the Steam Controllers that could have been. That Trackball went through to the BACK of the controller!
November 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
One of my favorite winter activities is driving up Mt Hood to the Timberline Lodge (AKA The Shining Hotel) and getting a hot chocolate when the snow is like 8 feet deep. Its just... such a good vibe.
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Lies of P Black and Gold Vinyl set from @iam8bit.com arrrived~
November 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Wow. Google not only has me listed as the programmer and lead developer on the Symphony of the Night randomizer (not true), but THEN goes as far as to claim that I described myself as such on my YouTube channel (also not true)

Second pic is all the REAL developers of the SoTN randomizer, btw.
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Yeah, my favorite part is it not understanding the seasonal menu. "We don't have that item listed on our menu"

Meanwhile...
November 10, 2025 at 4:06 AM
There are few games I feel truly NEED a remake, but this is definitely one of them. I've been replaying it, and its still great, but just imagine a version where the camera wasn't SUPER zoomed in or out. A version that didn't have a loading screen for every transition or opening the menu.
November 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
November 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
She doesn't even care how much we had to spend at the vet
November 6, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Oh, okay, thanks. I'll consider getting 8 hours of sleep next time. I dunno why I wasn't just doing that to begin with!
November 1, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Last year I started the first Trails game. Once I reached the ending, I immediately bought and played the sequel. I then played every game in the series, all 13 games.

Today I beat the remake of the first game, and its just as good (if a bit easier) than the original. Such an awesome series, man.
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Ya'll have got to see how insane these stupid YouTube "inspiration" video "ideas" are that it's suggesting I make:

YouTube wants me to make a video where I have my HERMIT CRABS (which I do not own??) rank Castlevania games

As funny as this is, I REALLY wish I could turn this """feature""" off.
October 25, 2025 at 4:46 AM
"Wouldn't it be fun to spend $1000 at the vet today?"
October 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Oh hey, just hit 9K subs over on YouTube. Getting close to that big 10,000~
October 20, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Oh look, a battle system that can seamlessly transition from active to turn based, where positioning matters, strategy still exists, and isn't just "press 4 buttons and wait for cooldowns until you win."

Pokemon could do this! It could be amazing! If only!!
October 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I'm in no way a graphics snob, but like... there is no reason why modern Pokemon games can't look as good as Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.

I'm enjoying Z-A for what it is, but, you're kidding yourself if you don't think it looks ridiculously bland. Hell, Legends Arceus had more life in it.
October 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Also if you ever want every nerd ever to talk to you, wear this shirt to a video game convention.
October 19, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Some more pics from the con. Fun fact: I got THE ONLY LOOSE COPY OF QUEST 64 in the entire expo. I found ONE boxed copy as well but it was wayyyyy overpriced.

Also found a physical version of a game I worked on in the wild, so that was cool.
October 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
My haul from Portland Retro Game Expo~

Had a great time with @samwithoutaplan.bsky.social. It definitely felt WAY bigger this year.
October 19, 2025 at 1:52 AM
"How do our couch cushions keep getting caved in on top?"

View of the couch from our living room camera:
October 18, 2025 at 4:07 AM
A week and a half ago, Rainie started randomly limping. No clue why. Vet is unsure. She's supposed to take it easy (Trazadone and rest) but she gets super zoomies when she comes out of it. She doesn't yelp, always wants to play, but still favors it.

X-Ray next Monday, but this is super stressful.
October 16, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I see she went for a much different profession than her cousins
October 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I tried to lookup gameplay. When I skipped around the video I either saw nothing but grey fog and BLOOM or the same Terminator Skull loading screen.
October 15, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The vinyl is also rad!

I'm probably a bit biased, because I worked on this game, but I really do think that WORLD OF HORROR is something special that everyone with even a mild interest in horror or Junji Ito should play.
October 14, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Spent the evening listening to vinyls and building this with @samwithoutaplan.bsky.social

An evening well spent.
October 12, 2025 at 5:29 AM