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Comment on Queens of the Stone Age - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) (2026) in ~music
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Queens of the Stone Age - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) (2026)
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Comment on ‘Donkey’: Eddie Murphy ‘Shrek’ spinoff sets summer 2028 release in ~movies
Nivlak Link ParentMinions though has done really well. I never thought that would have turned out to be that successful.Minions though has done really well. I never thought that would have turned out to be that successful.
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Comment on Caught the cycling bug. Anyone else? in ~hobbies
Nivlak Link ParentI did use strava for a while but was not willing to pay for the extra features. I didn’t need them either to be honest. So far Rwgps is the best free option I’ve seen. It tracks well and syncs...I did use strava for a while but was not willing to pay for the extra features. I didn’t need them either to be honest. So far Rwgps is the best free option I’ve seen. It tracks well and syncs with my health app. The discovery option is great as well.
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Comment on Caught the cycling bug. Anyone else? in ~hobbies
Nivlak LinkI’ve been cycling regularly since 2018. It’s something I did a lot as a kid and wanted to get that joy back in my life. I do it for commuting and exercise. I have a folding Dahon bike - Single...I’ve been cycling regularly since 2018. It’s something I did a lot as a kid and wanted to get that joy back in my life. I do it for commuting and exercise. I have a folding Dahon bike - Single speed. I also have a Trek composite 3000 - single speed. I do like to go pretty hard and I track my times with an app called Ride With GPS.
My daily commute comes out to about 9 miles a day, 4.5 miles one way. The fastest I have made it to work so far is 17 minutes. I always ride safe though , I am not trying to do anything dangerous. The biggest ride I’ve ever done out here is called the STP (Seattle to Portland). It’s 210 miles total and took me 2 days. I did the whole thing on my single speed Trek, hills and all. It was great but incredibly difficult. I do some small rides every now and then like the Portland Bridge Pedal or some events during Pedalpalooza. I also do a trail out here called the Spring water corridor trail. It’s 25 miles one way so about 50 miles total. I can finish that in roughly 3 hours with breaks.
I can’t say I watch any pro cycling events but I probably should. Those guys and gals are nuts.
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Comment on ‘Backrooms’ stuns with $81 million debut, ‘Obsession’ has another unprecedented jump, ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ suffers 70% drop in ~movies
Nivlak LinkJust saw backrooms yesterday. I thought it was great. Really stands on its own even if you’ve seen the YouTube series. I was a big fan of LOST and the many other shows/movies that force you to ask...Just saw backrooms yesterday. I thought it was great. Really stands on its own even if you’ve seen the YouTube series. I was a big fan of LOST and the many other shows/movies that force you to ask a million questions. Looking forward to seeing more.
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Comment on The San Antonio Spurs win the Western Conference Finals, defeating the reigning Oklahoma City Thunder in ~sports.basketball
Nivlak LinkLooks like Wemby might be on a generational run but the Knicks looking to do the same. Should be a good finals.Looks like Wemby might be on a generational run but the Knicks looking to do the same. Should be a good finals.
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Comment on When did your preferred fighting game franchises peak? in ~games
Nivlak LinkPower Stone. It peaked a long long time ago. :( RIP DreamcastPower Stone.
It peaked a long long time ago. :(
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Comment on What's your favorite personal gaming memory? in ~games
Nivlak Link ParentMeat hook on the super shotgun will always be the best weapon attachment ever.Meat hook on the super shotgun will always be the best weapon attachment ever.
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Comment on ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ reviews mixed: “Boring and lifeless” vs. “best Star Wars in years” in ~movies
Nivlak Link ParentGeorge Lucas also had the same idea with the original trilogy. He knew kids would want the toys.George Lucas also had the same idea with the original trilogy. He knew kids would want the toys.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Nivlak Link ParentI love that game. I’m on my second play through. I got a good ending the first time I think. Not sure how many endings there are. Such a cozy game that makes you think.I love that game. I’m on my second play through. I got a good ending the first time I think. Not sure how many endings there are. Such a cozy game that makes you think.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Nivlak Link ParentSaros plays very similar to Returnal. You enter a room, clear the room, move on. The movement is also similar. The difference in Saros is the skill tree building in between rounds which does make...Saros plays very similar to Returnal. You enter a room, clear the room, move on. The movement is also similar. The difference in Saros is the skill tree building in between rounds which does make it a bit easier. The core gameplay is just Returnal with some refinements.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Nivlak Link ParentWhat is interesting is that there are some weapons that will auto aim so you can focus on movement AND there are weapons that require manual aim but you are rewarded for hitting enemies in their...What is interesting is that there are some weapons that will auto aim so you can focus on movement AND there are weapons that require manual aim but you are rewarded for hitting enemies in their “weak spot” while manual aiming. You can play the whole game with one weapon type if you want, even though the drops are rng based they provide a lot of options to get what you want. The controls are highly customizable also so if you need to remap things it’s very convenient. Right now there is no M and K support and given PlayStations recent departure from PC gaming it seems unlikely in the future but fingers crossed always.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Nivlak (edited )LinkSAROS I devoted my whole weekend to diving in this game and getting as much done as I could. I went into the game blind, did not watch any videos about the game. First off, the gameplay is...SAROS
I devoted my whole weekend to diving in this game and getting as much done as I could. I went into the game blind, did not watch any videos about the game. First off, the gameplay is incredibly addicting… INCREDIBLY addicting. I think about it in my sleep. To me it feels like a mix of DOOM Eternal and returnal. They kept enough elements from returnal that it feels familiar but they have also added new things to make it feel fresh and unique. I have about 25 hours in the game and I have beat the game multiple times. I was able to get the true ending.
I personally enjoy the storytelling that HM employs but I’m not going to say they are masters of storytelling. Just like returnal, the storytelling is not linear and you are given bits and pieces as you progress through the game. It is another game that plays around with time and leaves you asking wtf is going on half the time.
I do think it is more difficult than returnal but it is easy to get a hold of. If you liked returnal then you will definitely like Saros. I’m not sure how well it did in the sales area but I do hope they add some more content to the game.
I forgot to mention just how beautiful this game is. Fantastic job by the devs, the game is a joy to look at. The world building and use of color is incredible.
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Comment on The Punisher: One Last Kill | Official trailer in ~tv
Nivlak LinkSeems like it should be good but I personally like Thomas Jane in the role more than Jon. Jon just brings a different type of intensity that feels inauthentic. Although in the comics he comes off...Seems like it should be good but I personally like Thomas Jane in the role more than Jon. Jon just brings a different type of intensity that feels inauthentic. Although in the comics he comes off as pretty intense.
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Comment on Pokémon Go players built a thirty-billion-photo map for AI in ~tech
Nivlak Link ParentI had always assumed that data was the real gold mine of that game. I’m sure they made bank off MTs also but in my opinion they made that game primarily to collect that tracking data.I had always assumed that data was the real gold mine of that game. I’m sure they made bank off MTs also but in my opinion they made that game primarily to collect that tracking data.
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Comment on Saros | Features trailer – launches 30th April 2026 in ~games
Nivlak LinkI really want to watch this but I would rather go into this game blind. That’s how I did returnal and it was a treat.I really want to watch this but I would rather go into this game blind. That’s how I did returnal and it was a treat.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Nivlak LinkManifeste - Tigran Hamasyan This album has been kicking my ass all week. Such incredible compositions and riffs. I like to call it aggressive jazz. Jazz and metal heads can especially appreciate...Manifeste - Tigran Hamasyan
This album has been kicking my ass all week. Such incredible compositions and riffs. I like to call it aggressive jazz. Jazz and metal heads can especially appreciate this.
In other news I just secured my tickets to see SatchVai Band Ft Joe Satriani & Steve Vai with Animals As Leaders in April. Saying I am stoked is a massive understatement.
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Comment on Gorillaz - The Mountain, The Moon Cave, and The Sad God (2026) in ~music
Nivlak LinkThe Moon Cave is so damn good. Been on my mind for days. Love that shit.The Moon Cave is so damn good. Been on my mind for days. Love that shit.
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Comment on Inside the rebuilt Scrubs hospital with Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke in ~tv
Nivlak LinkFirst two episodes of the new season were great. They stuck with the OG scrubs formula and it still works really well.First two episodes of the new season were great. They stuck with the OG scrubs formula and it still works really well.
http://KEXP.ORG presents Queens of the Stone Age performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 28, 2026.
Songs:
Someone's In The Wolf 01:10
Mosquito Song 10:30
Keep Your Eyes Peeled 16:35
Spinning In Daffodils 21:43
Joshua Homme - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Troy Van Leeuwen - Vocals, Guitar, Multi
Michael Shuman - Vocals, Bass
Dean Fertita - Vocals, Multi
Jon Theodore - Drums
Eric Gorfain - Violinist Lead
Davey Latter - Drum Accompaniment
Andy Abels - Tuba
Matt Berliner - French Horn
Connor Eisenmenger - Trombone
Aledida Gehrels - Viola
Natalie Hall - Cello
Rachel Nesvig - Violin
Allen Vizzuitti - Trumpet
Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineers: Kevin Suggs and Jon Roberts
Guest Audio Engineer & Mixer: Kenny Kaiser
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Leah Franks, Brady Harvey, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht
Editor: Luke Knecht