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Simon Ashtear

@simonashtear

3D Model and graphic designer, screenplay/novel writer, editor in chief of The Best Game Never Played. https://thebestgameneverplayed.wordpress.com/ https://www.twitch.tv/simonashtear

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Your CW sounds like a laugh riot.

You should employ riot suppression tactics.

10.03.2026 21:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The controls took some time to get used to. It felt good when it finally came together. I couldn't just press X 100x to win w/ occasional dodge. I loved all the deliberateness with the controls. I could see my improvement over time as I met the game where it was. I really hope it gets re-released!

10.03.2026 19:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It took me a while to click with it, but when it did, it was MAGIC! Dodge early. Don't overcommit. And DANCE! I absolutely LOVE when Capcom gets experimental. I always hold PN03 up alongside Dragon's Dogma, and Dark Void as some of my favorites! I thought THIS is how a 3D Megaman should play!

10.03.2026 19:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The only shooter I was ever any good at. A health bar, you didn't die in 1-shot or lose ALL your guns, creating a death spiral from which there was no recovery or return.

The weapons shop was pretty novel, too, letting you pick what kind of guns you preferred.

Isn't there a remake coming out soon?

09.03.2026 16:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Super Adventure Island, Giants: Citizen Kabuto, Beyond Good & Evil, Majora's Mask, Mario's Time Machine, Koopa Beach.

08.03.2026 19:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Which instruction is disregarded more?

"Please read the terms & conditions"
-or-
"Let cool for 15 minutes before eating"

07.03.2026 21:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation from 1988 accurately predicts the "worth" of large language learning models and their use in creative art.

07.03.2026 21:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Any fancy dress store or a store that sells suit jackets probably has someone to make the final touches. But I don't know if they charge extra. My old dry cleaner doubled and also did alterations and took measurements, wrote 'em down, so I could order an already tailored jacket online.

05.03.2026 22:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Promise to use your power only for good.

...and maybe a One Must Fall: Battlegrounds digital re-release with compatibility updates for me.

28.02.2026 00:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Amazing!
Go listen to the song, "Easy Lover" and then listen to the stage 2 music. ๐Ÿคญ

Is Bolo just Abobo wearing a disguise?

You're an experienced martial artist, you rightly shouldn't have to practice and learn your moves like DD1. I wish all brawlers started you off with all the moves.

25.02.2026 20:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Perfect for everyone's Steampunk 1877 campaigns!

24.02.2026 22:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Makers of Marathon & Halo, a 3D 3rd-person over-the-shoulder action brawler with a unique & tricky control scheme & anime aesthetic. I could only get to level 3-ish. Beloved enough to get fan patches for modern compatibility. Imagine Tomb Raider, Ghost in the Shell & Street Fighter had a baby.

24.02.2026 13:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Going through some old shelves and pulled out a few de-listed and never-listed treasures. Anyone want to talk about these?

24.02.2026 12:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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James Webb Telescope Takes a First Peek Inside Uranus The planet's upper atmosphere has been mapped for the first time, revealing one of the solar system's most enigmatic members.

HI, I'm twelve.

23.02.2026 22:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 1293 ๐Ÿ” 122 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 88 ๐Ÿ“Œ 27

"Why they put an unqualified lead in charge of XBOX"

That's just what XBOX does. They buy a studio, and then task it to do something outside their expertise.

"Hey, you, single-player psychological thriller team, go make a live-service hero shooter!"

Seriously, I tracked it, and made slides.

23.02.2026 20:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Isn't this the exact opposite of what every other major studio is promising? Why should Microsoft dare to be any different?

20.02.2026 22:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I wonder why they made jobs a player choice, and then locked players into them in FF4. Was that a step backwards? Did player feedback and confusion prompt it? There feels like there's a story there.

15.02.2026 21:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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AshTRGaming - Twitch Hello! My name is Ashley of AshTRGaming and I am a Transgender, Polyamorous, Demisexual and Sapphic woman.I like Roleplaying games but honestly, anything story driven. Here to make people laugh and ha...

Hello BlueSky!!!
I am now LIVE on Twitch for the very first time, playing Payday 2.

Come by the Twitch Cyberspace as we pull off some heists with @simonashtear.bsky.social @shagrazir.bsky.social Wendan 82 & DryFilms
www.twitch.tv/ashtrgaming

15.02.2026 01:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I- Is that Sonia? Why did the trailer say Trevor?

12.02.2026 23:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad

10.02.2026 20:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 31328 ๐Ÿ” 13770 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 970 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1689

Hey kids! Check out this brand new Overwatch copy that's totally not like Overwatch at all. It's going to revolutionize the genre! Here! Enjoy! BTW- we just fired almost everyone who made it. Now's the time to jump in! Have fun!

11.02.2026 23:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Back before the internet, when bulletin board systems were the way to spread Shareware, I found a lot of copies and imitators of classic games like Pac-Man, Bomberman, or Donkey Kong. Original non-Super Mario Bros. was another common game young programmers would duplicate or emulate to learn coding.

10.02.2026 22:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One of the few gaming soundtracks that I've purchased.

Curious. I don't know what it means, but the Chrono Cross version on Steam just got 2 updates in the past week. Is something cooking over at Square?

09.02.2026 19:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Okay, I think I just found the first valid case for using generative AI. Just make a picture of a random guy that looks 30-ish and upload it.

09.02.2026 19:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I just saw his name in the Special Thanks credits for the new Wonder Man series.

08.02.2026 01:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I usually LOVE whenever Capcom gets weird and experimental. P. N.: 03, Dragon's Dogma, Dark Void. I bet I'd like Pragmata, too.

07.02.2026 00:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I was a big user of Kali, back in the '90s for long-range LAN parties. I tried firing it up a few months ago, in the hopes of getting some older games running, but couldn't manage to get them to work. Are there any other good LAN emulator or solutions for modern games?

04.02.2026 02:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sailor Vulcan
Sailor Romulus
Sailor Alderaan
Sailor Ceti Alpha 6
Sailor Veridian 3

Where IS everyone?

30.01.2026 15:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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LaShortyGames - Twitch LaShortyGames plays Fable II

Any minute I will be live playing Fable II. www.twitch.tv/lashortygames

29.01.2026 01:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0