MaximumRD

67 is too young to go.  R.I.P. 

We don't need another hero 😉

What does having multiple twitter handles do?

Nothing at all really. 😎Some might have a serious account, I guess my Rob / MaximumRd would be that, then maybe a 2nd account to promote other interests? A third account, maybe for business? again no idea, I just figured what the hell. Also, some may use multiple accounts to see which one seems to attract attention they are looking for, like depending on the look or hobbies attached you might notice a particular one "take off" so you can stick with that one and focus on it. For me personally I typically like a second account for any particular social media platform in case something happens to the main account. For example FOR ABSOLUTELY NO REASON I keep getting booted off INSTAGRAM, always says my account has been blocked due to suspicious activity etc, this is of course nonsense but I've been locked out of like 6 accounts within 5 months. I always use super strong passwords, create a basic account and barely use it 🤷‍♂️the issue makes no sense as I've had no issues with my Facebook or other social media accounts, Facebook owns Instagram yet Facebook has never given me an issue. I still have a spare Facebook account just in case my main ever gets locked. 

I'd say I'm good company.  I laugh at all my jokes. 

I talk to my systems I play games on and when I put them away I tell them good night.  I've never heard one say anything, yet, but when one does I'll let you know. At times it's like putting children to bed.

And the absolutely incredible immersive experience Back To The Future: The Ride. Stunning accomplishment even today.

I love seeing this Rob! That looks delicious ☕

Is Fry's hot cocoa mix just in Canada? I have never heard of it in the United States.

Timing? What would be a good example 🤔

It's a joke, think about it. 😏😉

Cheers.  And thank YOU for all you do as well! 

Pretty sure it is an Ikea chair Rick! We bought it many years ago when we still lived in Toronto. 

Thanks Justin, very comfy! 

@MaximumRD Maybe we need new topic in the "retro" forum where we can show off all of our retro-themed clothes like what you're wearing here. Star Wars shirts, flannel pants, etc ☺️

That's a good idea.

Funny story:  One time I was getting a haircut, and the 20-something stylist said "I love that shirt.  Where did you get it, a vintage shop?"
Me:  My closet. 

Never make fun of my cabana-wear.  Never.  🙂 

Makes it easy to chill out. 

Pretty ❄️ ❄️ ❄️

I agree.  I'm glad you post these and the gesture of "cheers" made me tip my cup to your picture (sadly, I had a milkshake instead of something stronger). 

Alec here has been needing a few whiskeys himself lately....

Oh thanks guys, appreciate the replies, makes me glad I posted! 😎

@RickR
Fair, I had PS2 back in the day and so have much more history with it. As well having the entire PS1/PS2 library playable including literally tons of great titles that never made it to Xbox. I love that history and would not change a thing, would have LOVED to have seen many of my favorite PS2 games that never made it over on the OG XBOX for sure. THAT SAID, since I didn't have it back in the day I am hoping to test the Xbox and all the games I pulled out of storage recently. I have two original consoles, they are modded to boot backups and though I do not have many original games I have a number of demo discs as well as a binder of copies so I may hook it up to my trusty old 14 inch CRT and dig in! 😉

Oh yeah, that sounds like fun.  And I hope you share what you find here. 

My own personal experience has been that the same games on XBOX are improved.  They look better to me.  Examples:  the GTA series you have, and any of the Need For Speed series.  PS2 can look blocky on those games, but the XBOX is smooth and always looks good. 

Still, I have a PS2 out and play it pretty often.  XBOX is put away in storage.  Why?  I think it's because the XBOX feels more fragile.  The hard drive might go bad or something.  And it's bigger and noisier.  My PS2 is the slim model, and I think that's the absolute pinnacle of "small yet functional" design for video games. 

Heh I got the original PS2 style and also a slim and I agree, I am still impressed with just how tiny that thing is, fortunately I got the slim when I was doing better financially as I bought it of I guy who did really good work installing modchips. Now, I have not tried it in a while but that little slim PS2 seemed to boot just about any PS1 or PS2 backup I would throw at it, hopefully that is still the case. I really love the look of the PS2 slim silver color model but mine is just that basic black. My other PS2 is the first system I ever "modded" myself, early days of PS2 tricks so I replaced the systems shell with one that had a "fliptop LID", that along with a set of SWAP MAGIC discs allowed me to boot with an original game, stop the disc spinning after the bootloader, life the lid and switch it with a burned game on DVD-r media, close the lid and continue booting the copy 😆 man I thought it just didn't get any better, well until modchips hit but I had no skill to install those myself. Definitely the Xbox is bigger and noisier for sure, I think both are still working fine, they definitely had a graphical boost but to be fair they were literally locked down PC's that I am sure Microsoft were knowing full well they could put slightly better GPU power in it to out do the PS2. 

The wedge is too cool for school. 

Yess!! Designed by the legendary Marcello Gandini! 🙌

Carlton is one of the end-level bosses. 

Yeah, I figured it must still be crunching, because I don't have my blog award yet.

@- Ω - Part of the "crunch" appears to be awarding Atari I/O Members their Badges for existing achievements - once a new achievement has been reached for that action. So for example, it appears you will receive your "First Blog Entry" Badge (which you would've earned in the Spring, had our achievements system existed back then) upon completion of your next Blog entry.

Another example is users who are no longer active in our forums have not been awarded their Badges yet. It appears that the "crunching" begins for each member upon logging into the forums and engaging in these activities.

Achievements are still being "crunched" and will continue to reward past actions for loyal Members who have been active in our site for years. Most all Badges for new achievements will be awarded in real time. Also, more Badges are still baking in our Imagineering oven and will be ready soon!

I like them!