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    socrates63 got a reaction from Justin for a status update, Time just flies by. I can't believe it's already been a week since my birthday. This   
    Time just flies by. I can't believe it's already been a week since my birthday. This year, I celebrated it with gifts, family dinner, and lunch with former coworkers. It was a fun one, so I wanted to share.
    Family dinner at the restaurant of my choosing. Son 2's girlfriend joined us.

    My wife forgot to bring the cake to the dinner, so we had it when we returned home 😂 My family isn't much into cakes, so that's why it's small.

    My former co-workers from my Amazon days. Mathias' (guy on the far left) birthday is in a couple of weeks. We had this thing going for a few years where I bought him lunch on his birthday and he bought me lunch on my birthday. This year, we broke tradition. Although he wanted to pay, I beat him to the machine with my card. It's been a few years since we got together, so I wanted to buy. He's going to buy me lunch later this month. These guys were my engineers when I managed the Fire tablet localization.

    Gift from my son and his girlfriend. My son was very surprised when I told him that I didn't have the NES. Well, I fixed that a few days later. I bought a NES top loader. It's been sent to get the RGB mod, so I'll show it off when I get it back in a few weeks.

    Home-made candles were gifted to me from a church friend. I don't think my photo does it justice--it's very beautiful and very fragrant.

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    socrates63 got a reaction from HDN for a status update, Time just flies by. I can't believe it's already been a week since my birthday. This   
    Time just flies by. I can't believe it's already been a week since my birthday. This year, I celebrated it with gifts, family dinner, and lunch with former coworkers. It was a fun one, so I wanted to share.
    Family dinner at the restaurant of my choosing. Son 2's girlfriend joined us.

    My wife forgot to bring the cake to the dinner, so we had it when we returned home 😂 My family isn't much into cakes, so that's why it's small.

    My former co-workers from my Amazon days. Mathias' (guy on the far left) birthday is in a couple of weeks. We had this thing going for a few years where I bought him lunch on his birthday and he bought me lunch on my birthday. This year, we broke tradition. Although he wanted to pay, I beat him to the machine with my card. It's been a few years since we got together, so I wanted to buy. He's going to buy me lunch later this month. These guys were my engineers when I managed the Fire tablet localization.

    Gift from my son and his girlfriend. My son was very surprised when I told him that I didn't have the NES. Well, I fixed that a few days later. I bought a NES top loader. It's been sent to get the RGB mod, so I'll show it off when I get it back in a few weeks.

    Home-made candles were gifted to me from a church friend. I don't think my photo does it justice--it's very beautiful and very fragrant.

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    socrates63 got a reaction from - Ω - for a status update, Time just flies by. I can't believe it's already been a week since my birthday. This   
    Time just flies by. I can't believe it's already been a week since my birthday. This year, I celebrated it with gifts, family dinner, and lunch with former coworkers. It was a fun one, so I wanted to share.
    Family dinner at the restaurant of my choosing. Son 2's girlfriend joined us.

    My wife forgot to bring the cake to the dinner, so we had it when we returned home 😂 My family isn't much into cakes, so that's why it's small.

    My former co-workers from my Amazon days. Mathias' (guy on the far left) birthday is in a couple of weeks. We had this thing going for a few years where I bought him lunch on his birthday and he bought me lunch on my birthday. This year, we broke tradition. Although he wanted to pay, I beat him to the machine with my card. It's been a few years since we got together, so I wanted to buy. He's going to buy me lunch later this month. These guys were my engineers when I managed the Fire tablet localization.

    Gift from my son and his girlfriend. My son was very surprised when I told him that I didn't have the NES. Well, I fixed that a few days later. I bought a NES top loader. It's been sent to get the RGB mod, so I'll show it off when I get it back in a few weeks.

    Home-made candles were gifted to me from a church friend. I don't think my photo does it justice--it's very beautiful and very fragrant.

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    socrates63 got a reaction from RickR for a status update, Time just flies by. I can't believe it's already been a week since my birthday. This   
    Time just flies by. I can't believe it's already been a week since my birthday. This year, I celebrated it with gifts, family dinner, and lunch with former coworkers. It was a fun one, so I wanted to share.
    Family dinner at the restaurant of my choosing. Son 2's girlfriend joined us.

    My wife forgot to bring the cake to the dinner, so we had it when we returned home 😂 My family isn't much into cakes, so that's why it's small.

    My former co-workers from my Amazon days. Mathias' (guy on the far left) birthday is in a couple of weeks. We had this thing going for a few years where I bought him lunch on his birthday and he bought me lunch on my birthday. This year, we broke tradition. Although he wanted to pay, I beat him to the machine with my card. It's been a few years since we got together, so I wanted to buy. He's going to buy me lunch later this month. These guys were my engineers when I managed the Fire tablet localization.

    Gift from my son and his girlfriend. My son was very surprised when I told him that I didn't have the NES. Well, I fixed that a few days later. I bought a NES top loader. It's been sent to get the RGB mod, so I'll show it off when I get it back in a few weeks.

    Home-made candles were gifted to me from a church friend. I don't think my photo does it justice--it's very beautiful and very fragrant.

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    socrates63 got a reaction from MaximumRD for a status update, Time just flies by. I can't believe it's already been a week since my birthday. This   
    Time just flies by. I can't believe it's already been a week since my birthday. This year, I celebrated it with gifts, family dinner, and lunch with former coworkers. It was a fun one, so I wanted to share.
    Family dinner at the restaurant of my choosing. Son 2's girlfriend joined us.

    My wife forgot to bring the cake to the dinner, so we had it when we returned home 😂 My family isn't much into cakes, so that's why it's small.

    My former co-workers from my Amazon days. Mathias' (guy on the far left) birthday is in a couple of weeks. We had this thing going for a few years where I bought him lunch on his birthday and he bought me lunch on my birthday. This year, we broke tradition. Although he wanted to pay, I beat him to the machine with my card. It's been a few years since we got together, so I wanted to buy. He's going to buy me lunch later this month. These guys were my engineers when I managed the Fire tablet localization.

    Gift from my son and his girlfriend. My son was very surprised when I told him that I didn't have the NES. Well, I fixed that a few days later. I bought a NES top loader. It's been sent to get the RGB mod, so I'll show it off when I get it back in a few weeks.

    Home-made candles were gifted to me from a church friend. I don't think my photo does it justice--it's very beautiful and very fragrant.

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    socrates63 reacted to HDN for a status update, Some guy came into work after we closed and started filming me 😞   
    Some guy came into work after we closed and started filming me 😞
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    socrates63 reacted to MaximumRD for a status update, Once again, happy Easter! From me and ex-porn star chocolate bunny “Mr. solid” 😜 🐰   
    Once again, happy Easter! From me and ex-porn star chocolate bunny “Mr. solid” 😜🐰

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    socrates63 reacted to Marco1019 for a status update, It's been a busy stretch outside of gaming; I'm fortunate to have submitted for the S   
    It's been a busy stretch outside of gaming; I'm fortunate to have submitted for the Squad Challenge. Tonight's show has been postponed to next Wednesday, April 19.
     

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    socrates63 reacted to RickR for a status update, Computer upgrade time! My trusty main desktop computer is dying. I believe it's the m   
    Computer upgrade time!

    My trusty main desktop computer is dying.  I believe it's the motherboard that failed.  The built-in network adapter failed about a year ago.  And now the CPU is overheating.  No amount of reseating the heatsink or re-applying thermal compound helps.  My guess is the capacitors are dying, causing too-high voltage. 
    I searched high and low for a pre-built computer that wasn't too terribly expensive, but failed.  It isn't easy to find a desktop that has an optical drive (or space for one) AND the ability to add in a big video card (including power connectors).  Most of what I found was over $1000. 
    Instead, I consulted one of my children, who helped me pick these parts.  Total spent is $200.  I'll re-use a lot of my existing setup.  Including the DDR4 memory, power supply, case, SSD, and Blu-ray drive. 
    Hopefully, I can get my Windows license to transfer. 
    Wish me luck! 

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    socrates63 got a reaction from Justin for a status update, I just finished watching the first episode of The Sandman on Netflix, and my reaction   
    I just finished watching the first episode of The Sandman on Netflix, and my reaction is simply 😮 
    I’ve heard of the greatness that is Neil Gaiman and his work The Sandman. However, the descriptions of it being some sort of horror was off putting as I’m not a fan of the horror genre.  As I looked at the thumbnail in Netflix though, it looked more like a dark fantasy in a dream setting more so than horror. Still even then, I’m not a big fan of dream settings, and I prefer something more tangibly grounded.
    Nevertheless, something compelled me to give it a try tonight, and OMG this is amazing. The premise and the story are absolutely brilliant. The first episode moved at a rapid pace to set up the world and the characters. The characters and the scenes looked beautiful. It was simply a delight and I look forward to the remaining ten episodes.
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    socrates63 reacted to Marco1019 for a status update, Back after a long break (and a whole lot of rainfall) and gearing for The Season 4 Pr   
    Back after a long break (and a whole lot of rainfall) and gearing for The Season 4 Premiere of Retro With Marco! Join me tonight at 9pm ET when you will see:
    New retrogaming records, including a first for Road Rash Ultra Clay Fighter 3.0! A demo of Star Fox....for the Sega Genesis?? Here's the promo:
    https://twitch.tv/retrowithmarco
    See you then!
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    socrates63 got a reaction from Sabertooth for a status update, I just finished watching the first episode of The Sandman on Netflix, and my reaction   
    I just finished watching the first episode of The Sandman on Netflix, and my reaction is simply 😮 
    I’ve heard of the greatness that is Neil Gaiman and his work The Sandman. However, the descriptions of it being some sort of horror was off putting as I’m not a fan of the horror genre.  As I looked at the thumbnail in Netflix though, it looked more like a dark fantasy in a dream setting more so than horror. Still even then, I’m not a big fan of dream settings, and I prefer something more tangibly grounded.
    Nevertheless, something compelled me to give it a try tonight, and OMG this is amazing. The premise and the story are absolutely brilliant. The first episode moved at a rapid pace to set up the world and the characters. The characters and the scenes looked beautiful. It was simply a delight and I look forward to the remaining ten episodes.
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    socrates63 got a reaction from RickR for a status update, I just finished watching the first episode of The Sandman on Netflix, and my reaction   
    I just finished watching the first episode of The Sandman on Netflix, and my reaction is simply 😮 
    I’ve heard of the greatness that is Neil Gaiman and his work The Sandman. However, the descriptions of it being some sort of horror was off putting as I’m not a fan of the horror genre.  As I looked at the thumbnail in Netflix though, it looked more like a dark fantasy in a dream setting more so than horror. Still even then, I’m not a big fan of dream settings, and I prefer something more tangibly grounded.
    Nevertheless, something compelled me to give it a try tonight, and OMG this is amazing. The premise and the story are absolutely brilliant. The first episode moved at a rapid pace to set up the world and the characters. The characters and the scenes looked beautiful. It was simply a delight and I look forward to the remaining ten episodes.
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    socrates63 reacted to Justin for a status update, 🤔 Idk about you but I can’t remember the last time I animated a .gif   
    🤔 Idk about you but I can’t remember the last time I animated a .gif
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    socrates63 got a reaction from Sabertooth for a status update, OG Doom, how I have missed thee ❤️ I recently picked up Doom from the eShop because i   
    OG Doom, how I have missed thee ❤️ 
    I recently picked up Doom from the eShop because it was on sale, and I’ve been playing it the past couple of days. I have the various Doom releases on multi-gen Xbox and Playstation consoles, but it was this release for the Switch that got me to play the original Doom once more. I hadn’t touched it since I played it during my college days thirty years ago (with the lights on, of course).
    Still fun as I remembered it. Still gets me once in a while with a jump scare 😂 It feels a little weird playing with the Hori split pad pro on the Switch. I think it’s the thumb sticks being so far apart. Maybe I should open the Pro controller still in the box. I heard recently that the Switch now supports keyboard and mouse? I probably won’t go that far to replicate the original controller experience, but it was just a passing thought.
    Graphics look good with none of the slow downs like when I played on my Northgate 386/33 and later the Cassiopeia Pocket PC. Sound effects sound right, but the music? Maybe it’s just my memory or I’m confusing the music from later Doom games.
    No matter — hail to the King, baby! Oops, wrong game, but this is The One that got us super stoked about graphic card upgrades and defined a whole new genre of games called FPS.

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    socrates63 got a reaction from RickR for a status update, OG Doom, how I have missed thee ❤️ I recently picked up Doom from the eShop because i   
    OG Doom, how I have missed thee ❤️ 
    I recently picked up Doom from the eShop because it was on sale, and I’ve been playing it the past couple of days. I have the various Doom releases on multi-gen Xbox and Playstation consoles, but it was this release for the Switch that got me to play the original Doom once more. I hadn’t touched it since I played it during my college days thirty years ago (with the lights on, of course).
    Still fun as I remembered it. Still gets me once in a while with a jump scare 😂 It feels a little weird playing with the Hori split pad pro on the Switch. I think it’s the thumb sticks being so far apart. Maybe I should open the Pro controller still in the box. I heard recently that the Switch now supports keyboard and mouse? I probably won’t go that far to replicate the original controller experience, but it was just a passing thought.
    Graphics look good with none of the slow downs like when I played on my Northgate 386/33 and later the Cassiopeia Pocket PC. Sound effects sound right, but the music? Maybe it’s just my memory or I’m confusing the music from later Doom games.
    No matter — hail to the King, baby! Oops, wrong game, but this is The One that got us super stoked about graphic card upgrades and defined a whole new genre of games called FPS.

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    socrates63 got a reaction from Sabertooth for a status update, Merry Christmas, everyone 🎄 I hope you enjoy Christmas Day with your family and frien   
    Merry Christmas, everyone🎄 I hope you enjoy Christmas Day with your family and friends. 

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    socrates63 got a reaction from HDN for a status update, Merry Christmas, everyone 🎄 I hope you enjoy Christmas Day with your family and frien   
    Merry Christmas, everyone🎄 I hope you enjoy Christmas Day with your family and friends. 

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    socrates63 got a reaction from RickR for a status update, Merry Christmas, everyone 🎄 I hope you enjoy Christmas Day with your family and frien   
    Merry Christmas, everyone🎄 I hope you enjoy Christmas Day with your family and friends. 

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    socrates63 reacted to Sabertooth for a status update, Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration drops on the VCS and all major platforms this w   
    Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration drops on the VCS and all major platforms this week! 
    Are you picking up this new collection?  What are you most excited about?  What platform are you playing on?
    Discuss at ClubVCS:
    https://forums.atari.io/topic/7090-atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration-in-development/
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    socrates63 reacted to Justin for a status update, Join us for SPACE HARRIER II on the SEGA GENESIS in High Score Squad!   
    Join us for SPACE HARRIER II on the SEGA GENESIS in High Score Squad! 
     
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    socrates63 reacted to HDN for a status update, I don’t care what anyone thinks of me but as far as I am concerned now is an appropri   
    I don’t care what anyone thinks of me but as far as I am concerned now is an appropriate time to put up Christmas decorations.
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    socrates63 got a reaction from MaximumRD for a status update, #SeaUsRise One more to go! Let's do it, Robbie Ray! While working for Amazon, I trave   
    #SeaUsRise One more to go! Let's do it, Robbie Ray!
    While working for Amazon, I traveled to Toronto several times. The office was located in a building next to the Sky Dome (I think it's called Rogers something now). Every time I looked down on the Sky Dome from the office, my insides would just tear me up.
    Both the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays entered the league in 1977, but the histories written by the two franchises could not be more different. One franchise enjoys a lauded history and the other franchise's history is characterized by futility and mediocrity. While one francise was winning not one but two World Series titles, the other franchise was celebrating the finishing of a season with .500 or better wins record for the first time and later reaching the playoffs for the first time. In the same number of years, the two teams took opposite trajectories. Each visit to the Toronto office was a stinging reminder of the futility of the team and franchise that I rooted for.
    But winning this wildcard matchup will do much to heal and comfort the pain that I've carried for so long. It would be so poetic for Robbie Ray, who pitched for the Blue Jays last year and won the Cy Young, to close out this series tomorrow.

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    socrates63 got a reaction from RickR for a status update, #SeaUsRise One more to go! Let's do it, Robbie Ray! While working for Amazon, I trave   
    #SeaUsRise One more to go! Let's do it, Robbie Ray!
    While working for Amazon, I traveled to Toronto several times. The office was located in a building next to the Sky Dome (I think it's called Rogers something now). Every time I looked down on the Sky Dome from the office, my insides would just tear me up.
    Both the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays entered the league in 1977, but the histories written by the two franchises could not be more different. One franchise enjoys a lauded history and the other franchise's history is characterized by futility and mediocrity. While one francise was winning not one but two World Series titles, the other franchise was celebrating the finishing of a season with .500 or better wins record for the first time and later reaching the playoffs for the first time. In the same number of years, the two teams took opposite trajectories. Each visit to the Toronto office was a stinging reminder of the futility of the team and franchise that I rooted for.
    But winning this wildcard matchup will do much to heal and comfort the pain that I've carried for so long. It would be so poetic for Robbie Ray, who pitched for the Blue Jays last year and won the Cy Young, to close out this series tomorrow.

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    socrates63 reacted to Funkmaster V for a status update, Wheeze got some powerful new articles, reviews, cheats and more courtesy of Atari7800   
    Wheeze got some powerful new articles, reviews, cheats and more courtesy of Atari7800Forever.com!
    Silverback reviews the new homebrew Wizard's Dungeon
    Funkmaster V reviews KC Munchkin, Space Invaders, Rescue on Fractalus!
    KC Munchkin and Space Invaders cheats
    Funkmaster V runs down the Atari 50th Celebration FINAL game list
    The Atari 7800 Collector's Cart List has been updated.
    Thanks a ga-jillion!
    www.Atari7800Forever.com

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    socrates63 got a reaction from Gianna for a status update, Last Saturday, I went to PAX West with my son. I wasn't planning to go this year, but   
    Last Saturday, I went to PAX West with my son. I wasn't planning to go this year, but when I found out that there was a panel featuring Ken and Roberta Williams, I had to go. The panel was titled Adventure Games: Heroes and Legends. The Williams were joined by Jane Jensen, Al Lowe, Ron Gilbert, and Dave Gilbert. I took this photo before the panel started. They all masked up once they started speaking. The lady on the far left is the local gamer who organized the panel.
    To be honest, I've never played a King's Quest game. However, I remember seeing it on my friend's PC Jr. back in the day. I have played the first Gabriel Knight and first Leisure Suit Larry games. Besides those, I have not (yet) played any of the other games made by these legends of adventure gaming.
    It was a fanboy thrill to see these folks. I got in line about 90 minutes before the panel started in order to ensure myself a good seat. It was a good thing I did that because the place was packed.
    These gaming industry legends and their works are an inseparable part of my childhood, and I cherish them for that alone. I wish I could have gotten a photo with them, but oh well. This will have to do (for now).

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    socrates63 got a reaction from RickR for a status update, Last Saturday, I went to PAX West with my son. I wasn't planning to go this year, but   
    Last Saturday, I went to PAX West with my son. I wasn't planning to go this year, but when I found out that there was a panel featuring Ken and Roberta Williams, I had to go. The panel was titled Adventure Games: Heroes and Legends. The Williams were joined by Jane Jensen, Al Lowe, Ron Gilbert, and Dave Gilbert. I took this photo before the panel started. They all masked up once they started speaking. The lady on the far left is the local gamer who organized the panel.
    To be honest, I've never played a King's Quest game. However, I remember seeing it on my friend's PC Jr. back in the day. I have played the first Gabriel Knight and first Leisure Suit Larry games. Besides those, I have not (yet) played any of the other games made by these legends of adventure gaming.
    It was a fanboy thrill to see these folks. I got in line about 90 minutes before the panel started in order to ensure myself a good seat. It was a good thing I did that because the place was packed.
    These gaming industry legends and their works are an inseparable part of my childhood, and I cherish them for that alone. I wish I could have gotten a photo with them, but oh well. This will have to do (for now).

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    socrates63 reacted to Funkmaster V for a status update, Lots of things happening at Atari 7800 Forever with the help of Silverback, Nikon, Cr   
    Lots of things happening at Atari 7800 Forever with the help of Silverback, Nikon, Crossbow, and that sexy bastard Dan Boris.
     
    ***Deciphering the Atari 50th Anniversary Collection Game List
    ***Ranking The Upcoming PRGE 9 Games from My Least Anticipated to Most. 
    ***What Makes a "Super Game" Super?
    ***Silverback reviews Meltdown
    ***Silverback reviews Sentinel

    Ch-ch-ch-check it out.
    www.atari7800forever.com

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