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Comment on Introducing XBOX backward compatibility on PC in ~games
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Comment on Introducing XBOX backward compatibility on PC in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentYeah, the announcement had me questioning my understanding of what technically constitutes "backwards compatibility." Nevertheless, I'm still happy to see old games getting official love.Yeah, the announcement had me questioning my understanding of what technically constitutes "backwards compatibility."
Nevertheless, I'm still happy to see old games getting official love.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of July 19 in ~games
kfwyre LinkThe OG XBOX party game Fuzion Frenzy has been re-released and is 75% off. I never played it personally, but I have a soft spot for the original XBOX as it was basically the Dreamcast 2. Also, the...The OG XBOX party game Fuzion Frenzy has been re-released and is 75% off.
I never played it personally, but I have a soft spot for the original XBOX as it was basically the Dreamcast 2. Also, the last time I looked into it (admittedly a while ago), emulation for it wasn't quite up to snuff, so it's good to see old games getting official support. They've also re-released three other games but those aren't currently on sale.
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Comment on Introducing XBOX backward compatibility on PC in ~games
kfwyre LinkNote for any deal hawks out there: Fuzion Frenzy is currently 75% off.Today, we’re introducing XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC, making it easier to play classic XBOX games from the past across PC and handhelds, including the ROG XBOX Ally and XBOX Ally X.
Rolling out today, XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC launches in early release, starting with four classic original XBOX games, now playable on PC and handhelds for the first time ever. This marks the beginning of a broader effort to preserve XBOX games from the past and bring them to PC over time. And we are not just enabling you to play them on PC. We are also adding new features to make your gaming experience better than ever.
Players can jump into the following games on PC and supported handheld devices beginning today in supported regions:
Note for any deal hawks out there: Fuzion Frenzy is currently 75% off.
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Introducing XBOX backward compatibility on PC
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Comment on How are you different than you were last week? in ~life
kfwyre Link ParentRoughly 10 years ago I was in a particularly stressful section of my life, and I developed something called dyshidrodic eczema all over my hands (fair warning: pictures of it can be quite...Roughly 10 years ago I was in a particularly stressful section of my life, and I developed something called dyshidrodic eczema all over my hands (fair warning: pictures of it can be quite offputting).
I had never had eczema before and initially didn't even know what it was, but after explaining my situation to my doctor, he said it was most likely stress-driven. It was a complete surprise to me that stress could cause actual acute problems with my body. I of course knew it was bad for you, but I assumed that was more of a long-term, wear-you-down kind of way. I had no idea it could flare up a specific skin rash so bad I felt like I needed to wear gloves day in and day out.
Thankfully, it hasn't happened since, so it remains a distinct and instructive memory rather than a chronic condition. I'm also now on anti-anxiety meds, which genuinely do help a lot.
I hope you're able to find relief -- both from the welts and the anxiety.
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How are you different than you were last week?
Doesn't have to be literally "last week", but what's a recent personal change for you? Why? Was it a conscious decision, a slow realization, a response to something, etc.? Tell us all about it.
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Comment on 8BitDo FlipPad in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentI picked up the Pocket Taco, and, despite hating the name, I quite like the controller. I've been using it with Manic EMU (which I prefer over Delta) on my iPhone, and it's nice. The shoulder...I picked up the Pocket Taco, and, despite hating the name, I quite like the controller. I've been using it with Manic EMU (which I prefer over Delta) on my iPhone, and it's nice.
The shoulder buttons are a bit awkward to use, so I've been playing stuff that doesn't need them. Also, there might be the slightest bit of input lag because it uses Bluetooth, but I also might be making that up. It hasn't been enough to really bother me (if it exists at all).
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Comment on eBook management for Kobo in ~books
kfwyre (edited )LinkI’ve got this site bookmarked for wireless Kobo transfers. I haven’t used it though, so no guarantees. Also this is more of a one-off tool than full wireless sync. I’m pretty sure it wasn’t...I’ve got this site bookmarked for wireless Kobo transfers. I haven’t used it though, so no guarantees. Also this is more of a one-off tool than full wireless sync.
I’m pretty sure it wasn’t vibecoded, because I’ve had it in my bookmarks for quite a while.
I personally use BookFusion for my whole library which gives me cross-device syncing (it’s not self-hostable though).
They don’t have KOReader support yet, so you wouldn’t be able to use it on your Kobo currently, but it’s in the works.Nevermind, it’s live. I’ll try this out once I get home from my trip. -
Comment on Mooneva Cycle: The private period tracker that never sees your data in ~health
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Comment on Mooneva Cycle: The private period tracker that never sees your data in ~health
kfwyre LinkMooneva is a private period tracker built from the ground up for offline-first, no-account menstrual health tracking. Every month, millions of women share intimate health data with apps that upload it to corporate servers — where it can be sold, breached, or subpoenaed. Mooneva works differently: all data stays on your device, always.
Mooneva is 100% free, offline, and open-source. We do not sell your cycle history, we do not have servers, and we cannot read your encrypted backups. To keep this standard alive, we rely entirely on the community we protect.
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Mooneva Cycle: The private period tracker that never sees your data
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Comment on Summer Games Done Quick 2026, a week-long charity fundraiser featuring speedruns, is live (runs July 5 - July 11) in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentVODs are now available: Super Mario and Luigi World: Brotherhood (1st Playthrough — All Exits) - Twitch, YouTube -
Comment on [SOLVED] Help me find a particular short story / book? in ~books
kfwyre LinkMockingbird by Walter Tevis from @blivet’s comment hereMockingbird by Walter Tevis from @blivet’s comment here
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Comment on The 2026 Steam Summer Sale is live (runs June 25 - July 9) in ~games
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Comment on Summer Games Done Quick 2026, a week-long charity fundraiser featuring speedruns, is live (runs July 5 - July 11) in ~games
kfwyre (edited )LinkThe current run (happening now) is so cool: a sightreading co-op kaizo Super Mario World race. I’ve seen plenty of kaizo runs which are always impressive, but this is the first time I’ve seen a...The current run (happening now) is so cool: a sightreading co-op kaizo Super Mario World race.
I’ve seen plenty of kaizo runs which are always impressive, but this is the first time I’ve seen a co-op one. The fact that they have to figure things out on the fly together is wild.
EDIT: It’s now over. It was SO good! Brilliant level design and brilliant gameplay. I’ll link the VOD once it’s up. Definitely a must watch IMO.
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Comment on Humble Choice - July 2026 in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentPretty much any time I see a Gold instead of a Platinum on Protondb now, it's because all the reports are old. From this bundle, Police Simulator's last report was 10 months ago. Sledders was 7...Pretty much any time I see a Gold instead of a Platinum on Protondb now, it's because all the reports are old. From this bundle, Police Simulator's last report was 10 months ago. Sledders was 7 months ago. Dicefolk was 2 years(!) ago.
As someone who used to obsessively put in reports a long time ago, I pretty much stopped because, like you identified, nearly everything Just Works™ now. It's to the point where, if I see a lack of Protondb reports, then I assume the game works. I figure if it didn't, people would log it, but if it does, most people don't bother (they're too busy playing!).
It would be nice if Steam had a first-party system beyond the Deck Verified/Playable icons. They know what OSes are being used and when Proton is running a game, so there's probably a way to automatically flag games as "likely works on Linux" or something based on aggregate player data.
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Comment on The 2026 Steam Summer Sale is live (runs June 25 - July 9) in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentThis was perfect! I wishlisted a few games, as well as identified a few that I already own (because of course). Thanks fefellama!This was perfect! I wishlisted a few games, as well as identified a few that I already own (because of course). Thanks fefellama!
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Comment on Humble Choice - July 2026 in ~games
kfwyre LinkOne more for the hype train: Neon White is a banger. The story and characters weren't really my cup of tea, but the gameplay and soundtrack were excellent. It's the kind of game where the better...One more for the hype train: Neon White is a banger.
The story and characters weren't really my cup of tea, but the gameplay and soundtrack were excellent. It's the kind of game where the better you get at it, the more fun it is. Fluidly pulling off an amazing run through a level is immensely satisfying.
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Comment on Humble Choice - July 2026 in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentGame deals always demand a sacrifice -- clearly it was your purchase that let the game appear in this Choice! Thank you for your service.Game deals always demand a sacrifice -- clearly it was your purchase that let the game appear in this Choice! Thank you for your service. 🫡
What are some XBOX games that people hope to see re-released? Its game library is a bit of a blind spot for me, as I never owned one (also I'm hoping they expand it to include 360 titles as well).
I'm personally tempering my expectations, but Jet Set Radio Future would be sublime.