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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of June 7 in ~games
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Comment on Tildes Book Club - Have you started How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying? in ~books
kfwyre Link ParentCount me as a +1 for Pnin. I'm late to it, but I'm currently halfway through and should be finishing it in the coming days.Count me as a +1 for Pnin.
I'm late to it, but I'm currently halfway through and should be finishing it in the coming days.
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Comment on I'm ever more annoyed with Steam in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentThis is a good idea. Can you set it so that it pulls those up all the time, or do you have to manually filter each time you go to a new game? Personally, I'd love if Steam could look at what I've...This is a good idea. Can you set it so that it pulls those up all the time, or do you have to manually filter each time you go to a new game?
Personally, I'd love if Steam could look at what I've played and for how long, match that to other users with similar profiles, then give me a "Reviewers Like You" score composed primarily of their thoughts on a given game, rather than just a full aggregate of everyone. I feel like this would help add nuance to their current system as well.
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Comment on Steam Machine and Steam Frame will be shipping this summer in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentI was initially in the market for the Steam Machine, especially because I've already been wanting to replace one of my machines for a while. Even without knowing its price though, I've had to do...I was initially in the market for the Steam Machine, especially because I've already been wanting to replace one of my machines for a while. Even without knowing its price though, I've had to do general financial belt tightening (that's unfortunately far too necessary currently), so I'll be passing on it.
Also, I didn't really need a Steam Frame since I already have a fully functional Index, but I planned to keep an eye on the price and might have jumped on it just because it's a lot more versatile and comfortable than the Index (no cable, no base stations). I was 50/50 on whether I'd pass on it or splurge a bit and snag one, but I've toggled fully over to passing.
That said I don't really blame Valve for this, nor am I going to get angry about it online.
My current plan is to run my current tech into the absolute ground before upgrading. I used to feel limited by what could/couldn't run, but, honestly, I play mostly low-spec games anyway, and I also have MORE than enough of those to keep me busy for
yearsdecades, so the need to upgrade was driven more by convenience rather than necessity.Also, my outlook genuinely shifted from "I want the new shiny thing" to "I love my trusty gaming hardware pals that have stood by me for years now" when I started thinking about the cost savings of continuing to use them.
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Comment on Steam Machine and Steam Frame will be shipping this summer in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentI like the concept though: the Steam Frame Frame, ready for you to fill with all your own components. Surely I can repurpose an some old phones for the eye displays, right?I like the concept though: the Steam Frame Frame, ready for you to fill with all your own components.
Surely I can repurpose an some old phones for the eye displays, right?
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Comment on Readers’ top 100 novels of all time published in English in ~books
kfwyre LinkThis is a follow-up to this list which was chosen by authors, critics, and academics. If anyone here submitted their top books, let us know what you chose!After critics and authors picked their top 100 novels we asked for your favourites. From Uruguay to the Isle of Skye, more than 3,000 readers cast their votes. Here’s your list – topped by a new number 1
This is a follow-up to this list which was chosen by authors, critics, and academics.
If anyone here submitted their top books, let us know what you chose!
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Readers’ top 100 novels of all time published in English
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of June 1 in ~society
kfwyre LinkUS accepts only white refugees for sixth consecutive monthUS accepts only white refugees for sixth consecutive month
Every single one of the 599 refugees the US admitted last month was a white South African, according to data the State Department’s Bureau of Population released Friday.
In fact, so was every other refugee admitted this year. Since October 1, 2025, the US has accepted 6,668 refugees. Of those, 6,665 were white South Africans. Three—admitted last November—were from Afghanistan. No other refugees were admitted.
A country that made its name as a haven for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, the United States has long accepted refugees in numbers an order of magnitude greater—and from all over the world. The Trump figures mark a precipitous drop from from fiscal years 2022-2024; under Biden, in keeping with tradition, the annual limit was 125,000.
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Comment on Controller suggestion? Hand is locking up. in ~games
kfwyre (edited )LinkAs someone with huge hands, I feel this. The Hyperkin Duke is the biggest and most comfortable controller I’ve used. If anything, I want something even bigger. Give me double the size. I...As someone with huge hands, I feel this.
The Hyperkin Duke is the biggest and most comfortable controller I’ve used.
If anything, I want something even bigger. Give me double the size. I unironically want a controller that’s as large as a stack of dinner plates.
Anyway, downsides to it:
- No wireless option
No rumble(either I misremembered or they added it to the Anniversary Edition)- Didn’t work on Linux out of the box, but I was able to get it going (this was years ago so it might not apply now)
- Build quality isn’t great — I stopped using mine because one of the triggers stopped registering properly
Even in spite of all of these, I still love(d) it and would recommend it.
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Comment on CGA-2026-06 🦇🧛♀️🔥 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow in ~games
kfwyre (edited )LinkFantastic writeup, Lapbunny! I loved the background information on its predecessors (and the Soma Cruz jokes (no, I’m not enough of a dreamboat to cosplay as him)). I’ll be sitting this one out as...Fantastic writeup, Lapbunny! I loved the background information on its predecessors (and the Soma Cruz jokes (no, I’m not enough of a dreamboat to cosplay as him)).
I’ll be sitting this one out as I just played Aria for the first time last year. I loved it. I’d played Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night before and loved the soul system in that game, so it was nice to finally play its inspiration. I’m also a big Symphony of the Night fan, and, well, it might be recency bias talking or me just wanting to have the drama of a hot take, but I do think Aria is better?
It’s genuine hard to compare though because it’s been so long since I played Symphony. They’re probably both great.
Because my playthrough is still so recent, it’s a bit too early for me to go for a replay, though it’s definitely a game I could see myself enjoying again in the future.
I played it via the Advance Collection and it was excellent. The built-in save state system was really handy for those nailbiting moments where you’re not sure you can make it back to a save room (or you’re exploring and you’re not sure where the next one is). Yes, I know this takes away some of the retro challenge which goes against the spirit of CGA. No, I don’t care. I’m a busy adult with busy things that keep me busy and also I’m like, genuinely REALLY bad at videogames and will use every crutch I can get my hands on.
According to the game’s PCGamingWiki entry you can extract the ROMs to play with your own emulator, but they don’t have any music. You can then patch the ROMs to get the music back. I haven’t done this myself though, so I can’t confirm it.
Instead of tackling Aria again myself, I’m going to use this as a catch-up month. I still haven’t even booted up Space Rogue, and I played Pirates! for like, half an hour. So I’m hoping to do justice to both and give my very belated thoughts on each.
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Comment on CGA-2026-06 🦇🧛♀️🔥 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow in ~games
kfwyre LinkCGA Announcement: I just now realized this notification didn’t go out. Sorry y’all! We have officially inserted the cartridge for Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow. Use this topic to get set up for the...CGA Announcement: I just now realized this notification didn’t go out. Sorry y’all!
We have officially inserted the cartridge for Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow. Use this topic to get set up for the month, help other people get set up for the month, and start playing!
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of May 31 in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentFallout: New Vegas Bastard Bonds Mediterranea InfernoWhere are the leather daddies?
The lumbering bears?
The irrepressible twinks?
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Comment on May 2026 Backlog Burner: Conclusion and Recap in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentDream Daddy is honestly quite wholesome. Definitely nothing like DDLC (unless there's a route I don't know about).Dream Daddy is honestly quite wholesome. Definitely nothing like DDLC (unless there's a route I don't know about).
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Comment on The Power of Pride Bundle 2026 in ~lgbt
kfwyre LinkSteam keys are not included. Games will be hidden in your itch.io library until you download them so as not to flood your library with all the titles. If you want to activate all titles...The Power of Pride Bundle is a grassroots mutual aid bundle that showcases indie media from hundreds of queer creators across the globe and provides them with direct financial aid. The sales event begins on June 1, 2026 and runs until July 6, 2026.
- Sales Period: June 1, 2026 ~ July 6, 2026.
- 284 Creators from across the globe
- 396 Items
- Contents include items such as digital games, physical games, zines, books, comics, ASMR, and even a book of song lyrics
- The bundle includes Erotic/NSFW entries in solidarity and support of creators who were impacted by censorship campaigns led by Collective Shout and payment processors
- Explore the bundle using the Bundle Explorer
Steam keys are not included.
Games will be hidden in your itch.io library until you download them so as not to flood your library with all the titles.
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The Power of Pride Bundle 2026
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Comment on May 2026 Backlog Burner: Conclusion and Recap in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentNo worries! I was super happy to have you join us. It's always nice to see new names hop on our funny little train we've got going here. I'm sure Wes has already told you, but we run these every 6...No worries! I was super happy to have you join us. It's always nice to see new names hop on our funny little train we've got going here.
I'm sure Wes has already told you, but we run these every 6 months each May and November, so if you're feeling up for feeling the burn again, feel free to join us for the next one. We'd love to have you back!
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Comment on May 2026 Backlog Burner: Conclusion and Recap in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentLove the non-Steam focus, and I'm impressed with how much you committed to your games. Like, those are NOT short titles and you still got through so many! The Backlog Burner mullet. You love to...Love the non-Steam focus, and I'm impressed with how much you committed to your games.
Like, those are NOT short titles and you still got through so many!
motivated towards game clearing, mellow towards the bingo
The Backlog Burner mullet. You love to see it.
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Comment on May 2026 Backlog Burner: Conclusion and Recap in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentHey, I just wandered in here off the street. Great coffee! Anyway, I'm looking for the meetup for the Dream Daddy fanclub. Am I in the right place?Hey, I just wandered in here off the street. Great coffee!
Anyway, I'm looking for the meetup for the Dream Daddy fanclub. Am I in the right place?
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Comment on May 2026 Backlog Burner: Conclusion and Recap in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentForget bingo -- this is a REAL backlog win right here! I like that you were able to play some really meaningful, impactful games (as well as finally closing the door on one from two years ago!). I...I haven't bought any new games since December,
Forget bingo -- this is a REAL backlog win right here!
I like that you were able to play some really meaningful, impactful games (as well as finally closing the door on one from two years ago!).
I do love the idea of you continuing the pattern of closing those doors, so it would be cool to see you play this specific card again in November (especially so I can finally know what a "Heart Event" is).
No pressure though (genuinely).
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Comment on May 2026 Backlog Burner: Conclusion and Recap in ~games
kfwyre (edited )Link ParentYour writeups were a ton of fun to read. You've got a way with words, and I liked that you were willing to be honest about your frustrations (e.g. Tales of the Neon Sea/Neonsea) as well as...Your writeups were a ton of fun to read. You've got a way with words, and I liked that you were willing to be honest about your frustrations (e.g. Tales of the Neon Sea/Neonsea) as well as thoughtfully reflective (e.g. Proteus).
I tend to be a bit of a Pollyanna who loves everything or at the worst tries to see the best in everything, so seeing someone willfully take a more critical eye was nice, especially because the criticisms make your endorsements stronger because they feel more earned.
It was awesome having you in the event, Bailer! Thanks for participating so enthusiastically. Plus, playing games from the Tildes Game Giveaways made this THE crossover event of the season.
Maybe they're trying to coincide with IGN Live, or maybe it's for their anniversary, or maybe they're trying to pre-empt the upcoming Steam Sale, but Humble has been tossing out bundles left and right lately.
There are currently 15 different game bundles active.
Recent Highlights:
Really solid collection of games with a low tier 3 price ($10 USD), including my beloved Rollerdrome.
Another solid bundle for the same cost. Worth the cost of admission for Descenders, Parking Garage Rally Circuit, and art of rally alone. (Note: art of rally's soundtrack (not included) is like, the ideal "put on in the background for good vibes while working" album). Pinging @cfabbro for this when he gets back: there might be some stuff your nephew wants in this one!