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Comment on Awesome Games Done Quick 2026, a week-long charity fundraiser featuring speedruns, is live (runs January 4 - January 10) in ~games
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Comment on Awesome Games Done Quick 2026, a week-long charity fundraiser featuring speedruns, is live (runs January 4 - January 10) in ~games
kfwyre LinkThe “John Nintendo” donation and its subsequent riffs have been a delight so far in this already great Super Mario Galaxy 2 run. Also, for any CGA folks: Chrono Trigger is coming up in a few...The “John Nintendo” donation and its subsequent riffs have been a delight so far in this already great Super Mario Galaxy 2 run.
Also, for any CGA folks: Chrono Trigger is coming up in a few hours!
EDIT: I might have commentator’s cursed the runner. Literally right when I posted this he got stuck for a good minute or so. 😆😭
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Comment on Awesome Games Done Quick 2026, a week-long charity fundraiser featuring speedruns, is live (runs January 4 - January 10) in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentI never actually finished the game. Like you, I got stuck on some (maybe just one?) of the riddles, and there wasn’t a guide or anything on the nascent internet at the time, so I just… stayed...I never actually finished the game. Like you, I got stuck on some (maybe just one?) of the riddles, and there wasn’t a guide or anything on the nascent internet at the time, so I just… stayed stuck.
I do remember trying to return to the game years later wanting to finally see it through, only to find that I wasn’t able to get it working on what was (at the time) modern Windows.
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What’s a point that you think many people missed?
The point can be a common phrase or lesson, the message of a work of media, something directly stated, etc. It doesn’t have to be “universal” and can be a story from your life/school/workplace...
The point can be a common phrase or lesson, the message of a work of media, something directly stated, etc.
It doesn’t have to be “universal” and can be a story from your life/school/workplace where, say, a lot of people missed the point of a meeting or directive or whatnot.
Whatever its source and impact, it’s something where you think that a lot of people really missed the point and went with a different and more incorrect understanding/interpretation.
What point did people miss? Why do you think they missed it? And why do you think your interpretation is the more correct one?
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Comment on Awesome Games Done Quick 2026, a week-long charity fundraiser featuring speedruns, is live (runs January 4 - January 10) in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentMy husband and I turn it on when we’re home from work each night, actively watching stuff we’re interested in and then passively catching it in the background the rest of the time. Once the event...My husband and I turn it on when we’re home from work each night, actively watching stuff we’re interested in and then passively catching it in the background the rest of the time. Once the event is over we hit up VODs for stuff that we missed.
The Stop the Rock! run was great, though I’m admittedly biased. The game having a character named “Chet” that got riffed on as “Chat” was entertaining.
I enjoyed the Armored Core VI run yesterday. Good energy, and the runner has a golden voice. I thoroughly enjoyed the recurring donation counts for every time he picked the wrong mech.
Richard Burns Rally was also enjoyable as a skill showcase. The couch having an actual co-driver who went into lots of specifics about rally racing helped me appreciate the skill that goes into playing the game at that level. Plus the race direction donations were fun.
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Comment on Humble Choice - January 2026 in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentITAD isn’t showing any previous bundles, but it was also already in my library too? That one might be on me though because I genuinely do buy too many games and also have a soft spot for deeply...ITAD isn’t showing any previous bundles, but it was also already in my library too?
That one might be on me though because I genuinely do buy too many games and also have a soft spot for deeply flawed 3D Sonic titles.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of January 4 in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentI bought Haste in the Steam sale, so you’re all welcome for it being in this bundle. 😆I bought Haste in the Steam sale, so you’re all welcome for it being in this bundle. 😆
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentOl’ DOS and I go WAY back. Just thinking about it has me nostalgic for the days of SoundBlaster and setting the correct IRQ (whatever that meant — I still have no idea). Check your PMs! Also when...Ol’ DOS and I go WAY back. Just thinking about it has me nostalgic for the days of SoundBlaster and setting the correct IRQ (whatever that meant — I still have no idea).
Check your PMs! Also when Choice inevitably includes the third game, I’ll send that your way too.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentGlad you're enjoying it! I love a good blobber but haven't ever gotten around to trying that one. Also if you want the second one as well, it's in today's Choice and I already own it and would be...Glad you're enjoying it! I love a good blobber but haven't ever gotten around to trying that one.
Also if you want the second one as well, it's in today's Choice and I already own it and would be happy to give it to you. Let me know if you want it!
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Comment on Awesome Games Done Quick 2026, a week-long charity fundraiser featuring speedruns, is live (runs January 4 - January 10) in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentAs one of the ten or so people in the world who played Stop the Rock! back when it released, I'm genuinely and unironically hyped for that one.As one of the ten or so people in the world who played Stop the Rock! back when it released, I'm genuinely and unironically hyped for that one.
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Comment on Humble Choice - January 2026 in ~games
kfwyre (edited )Link@talklittle, your extension worked FLAWLESSLY! Thank you for the updates. Speaking of working flawlessly, have I mentioned Proton lately? No native Linux games this month, but we've got 4...@talklittle, your extension worked FLAWLESSLY! Thank you for the updates.
Speaking of working flawlessly, have I mentioned Proton lately? No native Linux games this month, but we've got 4 Verifieds and 4 Playables. Us Linux users are once again eating well.
In fact, I think Proton now works SO well that ProtonDB is becoming less relevant. I know that I used to regularly submit reports, but now I hardly bother because, well, mostly everything works! A lot of the games, even more popular ones, only have a few recent reports (if any), so I don't think I'm alone in that.
Now, Choice has always loved a base game with a DLC upsell, but this month they've taken it to another level. There's an entire separate bundle for Hunt DLC intended for Choice members.
You might think that this contains all the DLC, but you'd be wrong! It contains only ten out of the seventy different DLCs for the game. I'm not holding this one against Humble and instead putting the blame on the game itself -- what title could reasonably need that many DLCs in the first place?
Also people really do NOT like Wizard of Legend 2. Interesting to see such a split between the critic score and the userscore.
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Humble Choice - January 2026
January 2026's Humble Choice is now available with the following eight Steam games. Steam Page OpenCritic Steam Recent/All Operating Systems Steam Deck ProtonDB Sonic Frontiers 71 84 / 90 Win ✅...
January 2026's Humble Choice is now available with the following eight Steam games.
Steam Page OpenCritic Steam Recent/All Operating Systems Steam Deck ProtonDB Sonic Frontiers 71 84 / 90 Win ✅ Verified 🟨 Gold Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered 69 80 / 90 Win ✅ Verified 🎖️ Platinum Hunt: Showdown 1896 80 73 / 76 Win 🟨 Playable 🟨 Gold Etrian Odyssey II HD -- -- / 80 Win ✅ Verified 🕙 Awaiting Reports Nice Day for Fishing 74 71 / 88 Win ✅ Verified 🎖️ Platinum Metal Slug Tactics 76 72 / 76 Win 🟨 Playable 🎖️ Platinum Settlement Survival -- 80 / 85 Win, Mac 🟨 Playable 🟨 Gold Wizard of Legend 2 85 45 / 56 Win 🟨 Playable 🎖️ Platinum Does anyone have experience with any of the games and, if so, would you recommend them? Is there anything in here that you're particularly excited to play?
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentDonation completed! Good choice of charity, @Wafik, and thanks for letting me jump on board with this, phoenix. Donating is a great way to start off a new year!Good choice of charity, @Wafik, and thanks for letting me jump on board with this, phoenix. Donating is a great way to start off a new year!
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Comment on Awesome Games Done Quick 2026, a week-long charity fundraiser featuring speedruns, is live (runs January 4 - January 10) in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentYou posting the VOD link is my favorite GDQ tradition. ❤️You posting the VOD link is my favorite GDQ tradition. ❤️
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Comment on Awesome Games Done Quick 2026, a week-long charity fundraiser featuring speedruns, is live (runs January 4 - January 10) in ~games
kfwyre (edited )LinkAwesome Games Done Quick is a weeklong 24-hour speedrunning marathon for charity, benefitting the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Quick links: Twitch stream Schedule Bids/Incentives Prizes Donate...Awesome Games Done Quick is a weeklong 24-hour speedrunning marathon for charity, benefitting the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
Quick links:
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Awesome Games Done Quick 2026, a week-long charity fundraiser featuring speedruns, is live (runs January 4 - January 10)
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games
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Comment on CGA-2026-01 🕹️⛵🛡️ INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentThis was very helpful, thank you! I just got it set up on my Steam Deck using the HD texture pack, widescreen patch, and Better Wind Waker mod (no lossless scaling though). It's running through...This was very helpful, thank you! I just got it set up on my Steam Deck using the HD texture pack, widescreen patch, and Better Wind Waker mod (no lossless scaling though). It's running through Dolphin via RetroDECK.
I'm very happy to report that it works perfectly and looks great!
Like you said, the inverted horizontal camera controls are invaluable. I recently replayed Jak and Daxter and was just planning on emulating the original until I ran into that issue which made it unplayable. I felt so clumsy whenever I tried to move the camera and it went the opposite of the way I intended. Thankfully OpenGOAL solved that problem for me and made it a joy to revisit. The people that put so much time and effort into continuing to make old games playable are unsung heroes.
Also, just in case anyone else is wanting to run it on their Deck: I originally tried out the full-size HD pack and got some very minor stuttering. I then swapped it out for the half-size pack and it runs swimmingly, so I recommend that one.
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What's something you're "in too deep" on?
A little white lie that got bigger than you anticipated. A hobby you got a little too into. The sunk costs of something irreversible in your life. Whatever it is, you're "in to deep" on it and...
A little white lie that got bigger than you anticipated.
A hobby you got a little too into.
The sunk costs of something irreversible in your life.Whatever it is, you're "in to deep" on it and think fondly of surfacing (whether that's possible for your situation or not).
Share what it is, how it came to be that way, and what's next for you.
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Comment on RAYE - Where Is My Husband! (2025) in ~music
kfwyre LinkThere's also a great live version if anyone prefers that.iwouldlikearing
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So, that ended up being a GREAT run, and the continually unfolding Nintendo Family lore ended up being such an entertaining through line.
Also, my husband’s donation got read aloud!
He donated as The Nintendo Family Private Chef and made the joke about a speedrunner’s favorite food being gold banana splits. 😁