Linux, C, DOS, Vim, networking. he/him
McMurphy’s Mansion
https://www.myabandonware.com/game/mcmurphy-s-mansion-271
A puzzle solving text adventure where you go around your relative’s estate trying to uncover 12 gold bars. I have fond memories of playing this as a child with my Scottish grandmother.
Alphaman
https://www.mobygames.com/game/21019/alphaman/
https://www.myabandonware.com/game/alphaman-315
A humorous post-apocalyptic roguelike starring Elvis and Donald Trump (the 90s version).
I worked with the creator Jeff to release the original source code, and it’s seen a little bit more recognition in roguelike circles recently
Only if I can drive the spaceship with a Logitech wireless controller.
Can you force all DNS via TRR (aka DNS-over-HTTPS)?
I don’t know what Pi-Hole is capable of but that’s possible on open source routers like OpenWrt.
I agree with you, this turns me off buying any of these devices too. I look after my stuff and keep it for a long time, so I don’t want something the manufacturer is going to forget about and never update again after 6 months.
You can get replacement joysticks on AliExpress. Apparently it’s not a difficult swap. Look up guides on iFixIt or YouTube. Make sure you get the correct stick for your device, 1000 or 2000.
Mine has a similar problem, it would turn on under AC power but not battery. Maybe capacitors? I’m not sure I still have it anymore.
The joystick was terrible I agree. I loved the mods people did adding the Neo Geo Pocket joystick or a d-pad but they looked too difficult for me.
Vita for me, does everything I want.
I love following these Chinese handhelds but there is always one deal-breaker which turns me off in each device. Maybe they’ll get it right one day.
I owned a GP2x back in the day, that was a fun device at the time. Playing portable SNES was unheard of but I could do it.
This is a new release. I haven’t kept up on details but it looks like a cheaper re-shell of the 2+ with the analogs moved to the bottom.
Arcomage was released on Windows in 1999
https://www.mobygames.com/game/2815/arcomage/
There was also a recent DOS miniature version for a game jam, which I cannot find again.
Yeeee, I’m halfway through this atm and it’s great.
I’ve had a Racknerd VPS on a LEB special for a couple of years. It work works and is always there when I need it. The control panel is good. If you want to pay less than US$1/month for a small VPS they’re great.
It’s basic SSH-based git, but also allows you to manage permissions for users and groups based on their SSH keys. You do all configuration by editing a file in the adminstration repo and pushing those changes to the server. I don’t want a web interface or any heavy service running all the time so this suits me perfectly.
I have accidentally become a collector of USB controllers and USB adaptors. Some games really do play better with their original controller, notably 6-button Mega Drive games and N64. I have plenty of controllers where I own an adaptor but never even owned the original system.
8BitDo are a wonderful addition to this market. High quality repro controllers with modern features at reasonable prices. I’m glad they seem to be doing so well.
Not really, there are already “quantum proof” encryption algorithms that systems are already moving to.
It won’t be an apocalypse where all your personal data is suddenly available at the click of a button. You need to be a billionaire launching a new social network to get that level of privacy invasion.
Wasted is for sale 90% off right now
You know that killer soundtrack right?
One day Kenny Chou was browsing the internet and randomly thought “I wonder if anyone remembers that game I did the music for?” and was surprised to find his OMF2097 music has a huge following.
To celebrate he re-constructed the main theme in modern tools here: https://youtu.be/UvlVaQl7kEk
The DOS Dune game by Cryo. Part first-person point-and-click adventure, part top-down real-time-strategy game. Still one of my favourite games of all time.
Make one with a bunch of arcade buttons and an RP2040 running the GP2040 firmware:
https://gp2040-ce.info/
However, having done this, you will learn NOT to cheap out on buttons. Cheap Chinese clone buttons absolutely suck. Once you buy a set of proper arcade buttons or keyboard switches, plus a bit of wire, you’ll have spent as much as the 8BitDo stick costs anyway.