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  1. Comment on CGA-2025-09 🕹️🚂 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 The Last Express in ~games

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    I installed the GOG version through Lutris which handled all the DOSBox configuration, except for output=opengl. Thanks for that tip! Otherwise using Lutris made for a very easy setup.

    I installed the GOG version through Lutris which handled all the DOSBox configuration, except for output=opengl. Thanks for that tip! Otherwise using Lutris made for a very easy setup.

    1 vote

  2. Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: Voting topic in ~games

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    Thanks for the clarifying that for me. All fixed up!

    Thanks for the clarifying that for me. All fixed up!

    1 vote

  3. Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: Voting topic in ~games

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    The Colonel's Bequest (5) Beneath a Steel Sky (3) The Last Express (3) Another World (3) Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist (3) Sam & Max: Hit the Road (1) The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (1)...

    The Colonel's Bequest (5)
    Beneath a Steel Sky (3)
    The Last Express (3)
    Another World (3)
    Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist (3)
    Sam & Max: Hit the Road (1)
    The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (1)
    Scroll Lock-on (1)

    2 votes

  4. Comment on Recommendations for a obscure newer games in ~games

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    To each their own and by all means do what's fun when you're playing a game! Single player games can be enjoyed in so many different ways and none of them are cheating if you're entertained....

    To each their own and by all means do what's fun when you're playing a game! Single player games can be enjoyed in so many different ways and none of them are cheating if you're entertained.

    However, my enjoyment in Noita has come from building my skills through the difficulty it presents. That lack of understanding often leads to hilarious interactions and ridiculous scenarios that might get missed otherwise. All of that struggle builds experience, much like any Souls-like game. Finding that Edit Wands Anywhere perk early on after several deaths in a row feels like a blessing, even though you know your next death is just around the corner.

  5. Comment on Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Teaser in ~movies

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    I've yet to see a teaser that gave me anything a good poster couldn't have.

    I've yet to see a teaser that gave me anything a good poster couldn't have.

    6 votes

  6. Comment on Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Teaser in ~movies

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    My favorite is when full trailers have teasers, letting me know I'm about to watch a trailer

    My favorite is when full trailers have teasers, letting me know I'm about to watch a trailer

    5 votes

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  8. Comment on I am new to Mac OS, give me your favorite or preferred settings/ tools! in ~tech

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    Opening Spotlight with Command + Space is a key part of Mac workflows that's often missed by people migrating from Windows. It's also a lot more powerful than just a shortcut to open applications....

    Opening Spotlight with Command + Space is a key part of Mac workflows that's often missed by people migrating from Windows. It's also a lot more powerful than just a shortcut to open applications.

    Use it as a:

    • Calculator
    • Unit conversion tool
    • Dictionary
    • Weather app
    • Exchange rate calculator

    If you're tied into the whole Apple ecosystem with things like Contact and Calendar, you can also use Spotlight to search across those.

    6 votes

  9. Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food

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    Good call out on it being stone fruit season. I've been saving Marian Burros' Plum Torte and this weekend is definitely the time!

    Good call out on it being stone fruit season. I've been saving Marian Burros' Plum Torte and this weekend is definitely the time!

    1 vote

  10. Comment on Why does the UK have colour-coded milk? in ~food

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    The US also has an informal color coding or at least I don't believe there is regulation for it. Red for whole milk, blue for 2%, green for 1%. Most brands adhere to this standard. Interesting...

    The US also has an informal color coding or at least I don't believe there is regulation for it. Red for whole milk, blue for 2%, green for 1%. Most brands adhere to this standard. Interesting that the colors are opposite from the UK.

    15 votes

  11. Comment on What are your favorite music videos? in ~music

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    I believe Smack My Bitch Up was aired very rarely in the US, but in most of Europe and other countries it aired frequently. I used to see it regularly on TV, but usually later at night.

    I believe Smack My Bitch Up was aired very rarely in the US, but in most of Europe and other countries it aired frequently. I used to see it regularly on TV, but usually later at night.

  12. Comment on 'Ne Zha 2' is highest-grossing animated movie worldwide, tops $1.7b in ~movies

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    It's also available on Hoopla and Kanopy without ads as long as you have a library card in the US

    It's also available on Hoopla and Kanopy without ads as long as you have a library card in the US

    2 votes

  13. Comment on David Lynch dies: ‘Twin Peaks’, ‘Blue Velvet’, ‘Elephant Man’ and ‘Eraserhead’ visionary was 78 in ~movies

  14. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    There are a few benefits with upgrading to a dedicated player, especially on the higher end: HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support is probably the largest benefit that will be easily noticeable Overall...

    There are a few benefits with upgrading to a dedicated player, especially on the higher end:

    • HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support is probably the largest benefit that will be easily noticeable
    • Overall HDR optimizations will improve colors
    • Upscaling support is significantly better
    • Region-free players will vastly increase your options when acquiring new media

    A PS5 is a perfectly serviceable player and if you're currently happy with it, there's no need to upgrade. However, you will probably notice improvements if you decide to upgrade. I'd recommend looking at stock on 220-Electronics since they offer region unlocked players. I have a Panasonic UB820 from them and have been very happy with it.

    5 votes

  15. Comment on What are your Christmas movies? in ~movies

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    The last few Decembers I've sought out Christmas adjacent films to watch. Anything with a plot that goes through December, references Christmas in the background, or just has a good winter vibe....

    The last few Decembers I've sought out Christmas adjacent films to watch. Anything with a plot that goes through December, references Christmas in the background, or just has a good winter vibe.

    • Dial Code Santa Claus - A unique combination of Home Alone and Rambo.
    • Tokyo Godfathers - Ever since watching this, it's become one of my Christmas classic films that I try watching every year.
    • Black Christmas - This is one of my all time favorite horror movies and it's fun to have a horror movie for the Christmas season.
    • Carol - Just a beautiful romantic film. I'm generally an ardent fan of Todd Haynes so it was no surprise to me that I really loved this one.
    5 votes

  16. Comment on Just bought a Sous Vide. Those who own one, what are your favorite things to use it for? Any recommended accessories? in ~food

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    I've got plans to try duck confit soon which I've seen recommended many times.

    I've got plans to try duck confit soon which I've seen recommended many times.

    8 votes

  17. Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies

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    I kicked off a Noirvember watch list this month that is mostly classics from the 50s and 60s with a couple of neo-noirs to mix things up. Here's what I've seen so far. The Naked Kiss (1964) Even...

    I kicked off a Noirvember watch list this month that is mostly classics from the 50s and 60s with a couple of neo-noirs to mix things up. Here's what I've seen so far.

    The Naked Kiss (1964)
    Even for noir, this was particularly dark and unambiguous. I'm honestly amazed this was made considering this was still in the tail end of the Hays Code. Full of amazing sequences right from the get go! A real masterpiece of noir history.

    Odds Against Tomorrow (1959)
    I've seen Robert Ryan before in a couple of things and he sure knows how to play a racist jackass quite well. From what I've heard of him off-screen, this was very against his character. This was the first time I've seen Harry Belafonte in a role and he was great. Overall, I found this film reasonably entertaining, but nothing that spectacular.

    Ace in the Hole (1951)
    I suppose this could be argued to be a deconstructed noir, but overall I don't consider it one now that I've seen it. A smattering of noir-ish elements, but without enough cohesion to really be in the same discussion. Not sure why it's often recommended as a hidden gem noir.

    Cynicism and fatalism on full display with a brash Kirk Douglas bullying his way around. Prescient in the discussion around shock journalism.

    Strangers on a Train (1951)
    Robert Walker gives a truly stand out performance in this Hitchcock thriller. It's interesting seeing how modern some of the sequences feel, especially compared to Ace in the Hole released the same year. There was certainly some influence on Challengers (2024).

    4 votes

  19. Comment on Cooking with black plastic is particularly crucial to avoid in ~health

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    I use a small carbon steel pan for my eggs nearly every morning. Had some sticking issues for the first week while I got used to it, but once it was properly seasoned eggs now slide on them with a...

    I use a small carbon steel pan for my eggs nearly every morning. Had some sticking issues for the first week while I got used to it, but once it was properly seasoned eggs now slide on them with a bit of butter every time.

  20. Comment on Looking for a touchscreen desktop computer solution in ~tech

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    Does the program you're planning on running include a mobile app version? If so a large tablet could fit your needs. I don't know much about marine charting software, but I see a couple of the...

    Does the program you're planning on running include a mobile app version? If so a large tablet could fit your needs. I don't know much about marine charting software, but I see a couple of the more popular options have mobile clients.

    2 votes