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Probably one of these - we only had a mac growing up and we weren't "allowed" to have "a nintendo" - Glider Pro was fun and the level editor was super enjoyable, but Escape Velocity was the first game I paid Real Money on (aka gave my mom some birthday money to borrow her credit card)

Loading screen for the Glider Pro by John Calhoun for Mac OS 8 (I think?) - featuring a long haired person holding a clock in bed with paper airplanes soaring overhead A battle scene for Escape Velocity for Mac, a space exploration game
Retro Blast 💫@retroblastpod.com · last wk.

What's your "origin" video game? Most gamers have a lot of favorite games, sure, but there's always one that basically 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 you. I'm talking about the game that flipped that little switch in your brain and made into a life-long gamer. So, which game is 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨?

It’s wild you’re expected to celebrate SCOTUS not allowing the president to dismantle a voting method used by tens of millions at the 11th hour — and also, at the same time, it absolutely is a big deal and couldn’t be taken for granted.

Apple charges people ~20% more than the Patreon list price and they keep the difference for themselves. They also hold the proceeds of iOS app sales for 75 days, making it impossible for creators to accurately predict earnings. They basically inserted themselves in order to rip *more* people off

Part Time Yeen@parttimeyeen.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Any of you using the ios version of Patreon to support me, switch to the browser version instead, cuz the apple fees have actually taken over 3000 usd from me in the course of a year

Hunger's Bite was nominated for a Ringo! If you're a professional in the comics industry--which includes webcomics, self-publishing, and non-artistic roles-- you're eligible to vote! And I'd love if you could vote for Hunger's Bite! You have until August 26th! ringoawards.com (and please share!)

illustration of the hunger's bite cast with the text "For your consideration: Hunger's Bite, Best Children's Graphic Novel, 12 and Up"