kfwyre's recent activity
-
Comment on Three children and a teacher were killed in Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting, police say in ~news
-
Comment on HYPERYuki: Snowboard Syndicate | Demo trailer in ~games
kfwyre LinkA new love letter to Jet Set Radio by way of SSX Tricky? Sign me up! Unfortunately, despite being a demo trailer, there isn't actually a demo available yet. Hopefully soon. Gematsu also has some...A new love letter to Jet Set Radio by way of SSX Tricky? Sign me up!
Unfortunately, despite being a demo trailer, there isn't actually a demo available yet. Hopefully soon.
Gematsu also has some more info on the game:
-
Three game modes:
- Challenge – HYPERYuki’s main game mode, where players must complete certain challenges in each level in order to progress.
- Race – Race against players or NPCs across each track
- Chill – Enjoy a calm experience, hanging around the tracks, enjoying the view, with an endless mode.
-
Take to the slopes and turn your best friends into sworn rivals in couch and online multiplayer.
-
Climb to the top of the multiplayer mountain with online leaderboards.
-
Four playable characters at launch, with 8 more unlocked through game progression.
-
Customize your racer with a wealth of unlockable snowboard designs, jackets, boots, and headgear.
-
An energetic soundtrack featuring music from Legendary Japanese Chiptune Band YMCK, Mexican electronic musician Trasto NueveVidas, and Tekken and Ace Combat Series composer Yusuke Yamauchi.
-
Master eight challenging courses, each teeming with rails, ramps, and more to take advantage of as you bomb your way to the finish line.
-
-
HYPERYuki: Snowboard Syndicate | Demo trailer
9 votes -
Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of October 12 in ~society
kfwyre LinkTrump waives new Russia sanctions in the "national interests"Trump waives new Russia sanctions in the "national interests"
President Trump waived new sanctions on Russia late Friday night, saying it was in the "national interests" to hold off on the sweeping levies under the Graham Act that he signed just last month.
What they're saying: Republicans and Democrats alike blasted the waiver.
- "By giving the Russian economy life support, Trump's deal with the devil keeps getting dirtier," Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) wrote.
- "Trump's latest surrender to Putin again betrays our Ukrainian partners and defies clear congressional intent of legislation designed to punish Russia for its illegal war of aggression," Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) posted on X.
- "These waivers have nothing to do with our national security, & everything to do with sucking up to Vladimir Putin. I hope my Republican colleagues will join me in condemning this craven, cowardly action," Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said on X.
- "Beyond irresponsible. What part of enforcing a law passed 86-11 by the Senate does the President and his advisors not understand?" Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) posted on X. "It's unconscionable that this administration is capitulating to a Russian dictator who illegally invaded Ukraine and butchers innocent civilians every single day."
- Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.) posted simply: "Lindsey would be appalled."
-
Comment on Three children and a teacher were killed in Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting, police say in ~news
kfwyre Link ParentI said everbody, and that includes you, Fae. I wasn't trying to start something. It's clear this stuff hits you just as much as it hits me, and @elcuello ended their comment with "God damn sad all...I said everbody, and that includes you, Fae. I wasn't trying to start something. It's clear this stuff hits you just as much as it hits me, and @elcuello ended their comment with "God damn sad all around"
We're all in the same boat here. We're all hurting.
-
Comment on Three children and a teacher were killed in Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting, police say in ~news
kfwyre Link ParentI think everybody’s hurting and could use a little grace.I think everybody’s hurting and could use a little grace.
-
Comment on Three children and a teacher were killed in Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting, police say in ~news
kfwyre LinkFamily identifies bystander who stopped elementary school shooter in Bend, OregonFamily identifies bystander who stopped elementary school shooter in Bend, Oregon
The bystander who police say pursued and fatally shot an elementary school shooter Thursday in Bend, Oregon, is the father of two daughters who attended the school, according to family members.
The bystander's mother told The Associated Press that his name is 36-year-old Kaylub Giamanco. His brother, Kyle Giamanco, also confirmed the identity to NBC News.
“He is not seeking recognition, but instead wishes to express his gratitude to the first responders, school personnel and community for the outpouring of love and support,” she said, reading from a prepared statement to reporters outside her son’s residence near the school.
Kaylub Giamanco’s brother, Kyle Giamanco, told NBC News that the carpenter was not picking his children up from school at the time — he was driving home for his lunch break and heard gunshots before he saw the gunman go into the school.
Kaylub Giamanco is being praised as a hero for his actions. But Kyle Giamanco told NBC News that part of the reason his brother does not want to speak out right now is that he doesn’t feel like he is one. He added that his brother can't get the children out of his head and feels guilty he didn't save more people.
-
Comment on Ukraine accuses SpaceX of crippling drone missions as ties with US worsen in ~society
kfwyre Link ParentOrder to limit Starshield for Ukraine came from inside White House, sources sayOrder to limit Starshield for Ukraine came from inside White House, sources say
The order to limit a satellite system used by Ukraine for battlefield communications and drone operations came from inside the White House, according to two US officials and a Western official briefed on the matter.
The officials said leaders at the Defense Department received a message that the SpaceX Starshield service for the Ukrainian military needed to be slowed.
-
Comment on US Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed in ~society
kfwyre LinkUpdate: Trump shuts down Hegseth plan to livestream military executionUpdate: Trump shuts down Hegseth plan to livestream military execution
US President Donald Trump scrapped plans to livestream the execution of the former Army major who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, overruling Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday after the proposal drew opposition from Republicans, religious leaders and the public.
The reversal ended a plan to broadcast Nidal Hasan’s December 3 firing-squad execution. It also marked a rare public disagreement between Trump and one of the president’s closest allies, although the Pentagon said the two were “completely aligned.”
-
Comment on Three children and a teacher were killed in Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting, police say in ~news
kfwyre LinkThree children ages 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed in a Thursday shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, police said.
The shooter, 16, was found dead inside the school when police arrived, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said. A community member had pursed him into the school and shot him, Krantz said.
Another child and teacher were taken to the hospital, Krantz said.
-
Three children and a teacher were killed in Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting, police say
34 votes -
Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of October 11 in ~games
kfwyre LinkDigiphile Orcatober Aquatic Horrors Bundle Don't have much to say about this one as it's not my personal cup of tea, but if you're into horror or spoopy co-op games, it looks like a decent collection.Digiphile Orcatober Aquatic Horrors Bundle
Don't have much to say about this one as it's not my personal cup of tea, but if you're into horror or spoopy co-op games, it looks like a decent collection.
-
Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of October 11 in ~games
kfwyre LinkPlanetPlay PlayForEveryChild Charity Bundle Blue Prince is the clear standout here. This is the first I've heard of PlanetPlay, but they're included on IsThereAnyDeal which is good enough for me...PlanetPlay PlayForEveryChild Charity Bundle
Get 10 PC Games for just $24.99. Limited Availability. 100% of net profits go to UNICEF.
Blue Prince is the clear standout here.
This is the first I've heard of PlanetPlay, but they're included on IsThereAnyDeal which is good enough for me (ITAD explicitly chooses to include only valid distributors). I bought the bundle and received my keys just fine.
If you're interested in this, it's probably a good choice to get it sooner rather than later, as charity bundles tend to have much more limited stock than regular ones.
-
Comment on Timasomo 2026: Week 2 Updates in ~creative.timasomo
kfwyre LinkTimasomo Notification: Week 2 conversation is up. We're about halfway through the event! I have been super busy and haven't had time to respond adequately to everything from last week, but I am...Timasomo Notification: Week 2 conversation is up. We're about halfway through the event!
I have been super busy and haven't had time to respond adequately to everything from last week, but I am seriously impressed with the progress so far. Y'all are doing some amazingly cool stuff! Keep it up!
Notification List
@1338
@ali
@Amarok
@Apple-catapult
@Aran
@arctanh
@archevel
@Areldyb
@arqalite
@Arthur
@AugustusFerdinand
@Banazir
@benpocalypse
@brogeroni
@CannibalisticApple
@chocobean
@crialpaca
@delphi
@dhcrazy333
@doors_cannot_stop_me
@Durinthal
@em-dash
@Evie
@first-must-burn
@goose
@guissmo
@Habituallytired
@HEBV5
@h3x
@IsildursBane
@kacey
@Kraetzin
@Kremor
@Liru
@mat
@mikey
@monarda
@ocean-hai
@Paul85
@Pavouk106
@RheingoldRiver
@rip_rike
@rosco
@scrambo
@secret_online
@smoontjes
@streblo
@Tygrak
@updawg
@Weldawadyathink
@ZorindIf you would like to be removed from the list, please let me know.
-
Timasomo 2026: Week 2 Updates
Update us on your progress so far! What did/didn't you get done this week? Anything go according to plan? Anything go off the rails? Any successes or struggles to share? Do you need feedback or...
Update us on your progress so far!
-
What did/didn't you get done this week?
-
Anything go according to plan?
-
Anything go off the rails?
-
Any successes or struggles to share?
-
Do you need feedback or help on anything?
This is your topic to share anything and everything you want about what you’ve made so far.
14 votes -
-
Comment on Fortnite is coming to Linux on the Epic Games Launcher in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentI’m far from an Epic hater, and I think devs in general are underappreciated (especially these days), but even I have to admit that the current Epic launcher is sooooo slooooowwwwww. Everything...I’m far from an Epic hater, and I think devs in general are underappreciated (especially these days), but even I have to admit that the current Epic launcher is sooooo slooooowwwwww. Everything about it is heavy. Using it feels like swimming.
They update it fairly regularly, and each time I’m hopeful that it’ll be smoother and more optimized, but it never happens. I’ll sing Heroic’s praises up and down for being an open source alternative, but it’s also noteworthy in that it genuinely gives an improved experience over the native app. It’s way snappier and has (IMO) better UX. It’s what their main launcher should be.
So, it feels weird to for me to welcome an explicitly vibecoded new version of EGS, but, honestly, the current launcher is bad enough that I can’t deny my excitement at the prospect of literally ANY rewrite.
Also it’s nice to see another nod towards eventual Linux support, though I’m still very much in the “I’ll believe it when I see it” camp. Until then (and likely even after), we have the amazing Heroic to fill that gap.
-
Comment on Amazon uses its tracking data to guess whether shoppers have a flat butt and no friends in ~tech
kfwyre LinkI’m immeasurably disappointed that my Amazon account has no opinions on my thiccness or lack thereof. That said, my primary use for Amazon is stuff for my classroom, but I see no mention of being...I’m immeasurably disappointed that my Amazon account has no opinions on my thiccness or lack thereof.
That said, my primary use for Amazon is stuff for my classroom, but I see no mention of being a teacher there. Instead it just thinks I’m really into home organization.
Oh, and it also knows my husband plays Magic. Says it outright by name. 😂
-
Comment on Timasomo 2026: Week 1 Updates in ~creative.timasomo
kfwyre LinkTimasomo Notification: Week 1 is now behind us! How is that possible? I have no idea. It feels like this literally just started! Like, yesterday. Notification List @1338 @ali @Amarok...Timasomo Notification: Week 1 is now behind us!
How is that possible? I have no idea. It feels like this literally just started! Like, yesterday.Notification List
@1338
@ali
@Amarok
@Apple-catapult
@Aran
@archevel
@Areldyb
@arqalite
@Arthur
@AugustusFerdinand
@Banazir
@benpocalypse
@brogeroni
@CannibalisticApple
@chocobean
@crialpaca
@delphi
@dhcrazy333
@doors_cannot_stop_me
@Durinthal
@em-dash
@Evie
@first-must-burn
@goose
@guissmo
@Habituallytired
@HEBV5
@h3x
@IsildursBane
@kacey
@Kraetzin
@Kremor
@Liru
@mat
@mikey
@monarda
@ocean-hai
@Paul85
@Pavouk106
@RheingoldRiver
@rip_rike
@rosco
@scrambo
@secret_online
@smoontjes
@streblo
@Tygrak
@updawg
@Weldawadyathink
@ZorindIf you would like to be removed from the list, please let me know.
-
Timasomo 2026: Week 1 Updates
Update us on your progress in TIMASOORCOANOLPRTHYOALSTMO Timasomo so far! What did/didn't you get done this week? Anything go according to plan? Anything go off the rails? Any successes or...
Update us on your progress in
TIMASOORCOANOLPRTHYOALSTMOTimasomo so far!- What did/didn't you get done this week?
- Anything go according to plan?
- Anything go off the rails?
- Any successes or struggles to share?
- Do you need feedback or help on anything?
This is your topic to share anything and everything you want about what you’ve made so far.
19 votes -
Humble Choice - October 2026
October 2026's Humble Choice is now available with the following eight Steam games. Steam Page OpenCritic Steam Recent/All Operating Systems Steam Deck ProtonDB Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in...
October 2026's Humble Choice is now available with the following eight Steam games.
Steam Page OpenCritic Steam Recent/All Operating Systems Steam Deck ProtonDB Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii 81 87 / 89 Win ✅ Verified 🎖️ Platinum Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 87 77 / 85 Win ✅ Verified 🎖️ Platinum Psychonauts 2 89 87 / 96 Win, Mac, Linux 🟨 Playable ✅ Native Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor 85 81 / 87 Win ✅ Verified 🎖️ Platinum Cataclismo -- 90 / 89 Win 🟨 Playable 🎖️ Platinum Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers -- 81 / 83 Win, Mac, Linux ✅ Verified ✅ Native Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors -- 75 / 81 Win 🟨 Playable 🎖️ Platinum Toy Shire -- 69 / 87 Win, Mac, Linux 🟨 Playable ✅ Native 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?
8 votes
I don’t know if dissecting this further is any help to anyone, but I figure sharing my thought process might help clear the air and make my intentions visible:
I thought your initial comment was very valuable. I wanted to post something similar but didn't have the words.
I thought the initial response to you missed the mark. To me, it was clear you were concerned with the man having to kill rather than mourning the life of the shooter specifically. The comment raised my hackles, but I thought grace was warranted there as this is a tense, emotional topic.
I thought your response also missed the mark. It followed the quote-rebuttal contour of reddit-style arguments and belabored the words of someone who, in their comment, qualified it as basically a throwaway comment in the first place. It also raised my hackles and felt like an escalation, but again, I thought grace was warranted there as this is a tense, emotional topic.
I, as much a reminder to myself as anyone else, thought I would try to center that focus instead — that this is tough and the tensions we’re feeling are a product of the situation rather than each other. It’s clear I missed the mark, as it came across as a finger-wagging chastisement rather than what I intended it to be, which was an inclusive reminder of our shared pain.
For this, I hope I’m deserving of grace as well. As a teacher, this is and always will be a tense, emotional topic for me.
For the record, I have no ill will for @elcuello, you, or anyone else participating here. My anger and frustration lies solely with the people who perpetrate horrors like this, as well as the systematic factors that allow them to continue to do so instead of addressing their root causes.
My standpoint on mass shootings, especially school shootings, will always will be that the harm extends far past the number of dead and wounded — all the way from the traumatized families in the community to the sympathetic pain felt by people like us, here, with no direct connection but who nonetheless experience an acute sliver of pain on behalf of others.
If we misstep here, I want us to have grace for one another because the problem doesn’t lie with us — it exists because we are responding to horror as humans, and there is no “perfect” way to do that.