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  1. Hiking in Joshua Tree National Park today. It's hard to covey the scale and vastness in photos.

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    1. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      It's a really special place; almost otherworldly.

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  2. PSA: VCS owners get one free game good through the end of February. Any game.

    Check your inboxes for VCS insider and your one use code.

  3. PSA: VCS owners get one free game good through the end of February. Any game.

    Check your inboxes for VCS insider and your one use code.

  4. The copy of Mountain King I got with an untested bundle last week wouldn't work on the 2600+ , it's on the Untested list. I tried it on the Retron and no luck. Indy 500 works on the Retron77, but the driving paddle doesn't. The button press works but not the paddle itself. But it works perfectly on the OG system. I like Indy 500, lots of variations to play on it. 

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    1. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      Indy 50o is a known issue. RE: Mountain King, are you on the most recent Beta firmware? The CBS games were supposed to have been fixed.

  5. It's 10:07 pm, as midnight approaches THIS is the face of man about to turn 56! Muh birthday 🤷‍♂️😝More than ever I am happy and appreciate the little things, a good meal, a nice drink, indulging in hobbies and appreciating friends and family.

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    😎 At my age for my birthday I asked only for a nice craft beer to go with a nice dinner. Had steak and mushrooms for dinner and got 3 cool beers😆 don’t drink much these days but it’s a nice surprise on my birthday and a treat. And for a snack one damn hot Pepperoni stick!

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  6. From the maker of the excellent Donut Dodo comes Cash Cow  DX!  I highly recommend checking out the demo on Steam available now as a part of Steam Next Fest.  I didn't wrap up work until 9 (budget season) and as soon as I logged off, I downloaded this and played for 45 minutes straight.  With a game over every 3 minutes or so, that's 15 games! I did eventually make it to level 1-2. LOL

    Anyway, if you like Donut Dodo, check it out !

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  7. Got this for $30 works great 

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    1. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      I had this when I was but a wee lad. Nice!

  8. Big n funky Fridays tonight! 7:30 PM Eastern-

    The 7800 Pro Gamer and Funkmaster V look into their crystal funk bawls to guess, forecast and wish for what is in store for Atari's 2024. And if it ryhmes, its true. We talk about Delta Space Arena, Plutos, Madness Beverage, Harpy's Curse and the big Food Fight Culinary Combat tournament we are having in 2 weeks.  #atari #atarivcs #atarivcs 

    1. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      I was in the office still - you guys go on early for me (PST). I'll have to listen to it tomorrow.

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  9. My car is a total loss and I got my settlement valuation which met my expectations. I'm thinking of going with a certified used Ioniq 5 as it's the closest thing to Trapper Keeper on wheels that exists in today's market.

    I'm going to be out test driving for the next several days. I have a rental until Monday.

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    1. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      I ended up pivoting after a few test drives. I went with a VW ID.4. It's the largest car I've had, but works well with my family needs. 3 years of free charging a few blocks away too. I take delivery tomorrow morning.

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  10. My car is a total loss and I got my settlement valuation which met my expectations. I'm thinking of going with a certified used Ioniq 5 as it's the closest thing to Trapper Keeper on wheels that exists in today's market.

    I'm going to be out test driving for the next several days. I have a rental until Monday.

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  11. My car is a total loss and I got my settlement valuation which met my expectations. I'm thinking of going with a certified used Ioniq 5 as it's the closest thing to Trapper Keeper on wheels that exists in today's market.

    I'm going to be out test driving for the next several days. I have a rental until Monday.

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    1. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      I drove a first generation LEAF for 8 years with no issues. Very little maintenance, cheap to operate, quiet ride and instant torque. The range was limited, but it worked well as a daily commuter.

      The new EVs are miles ahead of that one. 300+ miles on a single charge and full sized.

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  12. I will admit that this new Atari collaboration with Cariuma has me a little intrigued. I own a pair of Cariuma canvas sneakers and they're nice, casual footwear for the summer.

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  13. Well, it looks like I'll be getting a car payment for the first time in a while. I loved my MINI S 4-door. It was more fun to drive than any car I've owned since my '85 Fiero. RIP little buddy.

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    1. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      I loved the car, but it's doubtful that I'll get another MINI. As my daughter gets bigger it's become harder to get in and out with the car seat. So I'll probably go with something larger in the near term.

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  14. I did not share this earlier, but on Tuesday I was making my normal commute when I was hit in the intersection while making a protected left turn. The other driver ran the red. Fortunately, I'm just a bit sore and we'll see if my car can be repaired or not.

    Two good samaritans stopped to check on me. They both were rushed for work and didn't stick around for the cops but promised to send their dash cam footage and contact info. Fortunately, both followed through. I can't quit watching it. If I was a split second earlier into my turn, my one year old may not know her dad.

    Just a reminder to hold your loved ones tight and do not take things for granted. I lost my father to a drunk driver over 20 years ago. No one has a guarantee on tomorrow.

     

    1. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      Thanks for sharing @Justin. How horrible that experience must have been for your mother.  I'm happy that you're in the "timeline" where you grew up knowing her. 

      These narrow misses really put things/life into perspective.  I'm still processing this, both physically and emotionally, but I'm absolutely thrilled and eternally grateful to be here for my family.

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  15. This is where they lose me...

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      Sabertooth

      https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/g-fuel-celebrates-ataris-gaming-legacy-with-atari-2600-collection-302026829.html

      "Atari laid the groundwork for console gaming as we know it today, so it was important for G FUEL to honor that legacy with a refreshing new flavor and one of the biggest Collector's Boxes we've ever produced," said G FUEL CEO Bryan Crowley. "We know that Atari fans will be spending hours exploring all that the new Atari 2600+ system has to offer, and G FUEL is the perfect way to stay energized and focused during those long classic gaming sessions."

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  16. This is where they lose me...

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  17. This is where they lose me...

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  18. This is where they lose me...

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    1. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      I think this is new. My guess is it's a way to engage younger gamers.

      I just hope that the Atari formulation takes into consideration the dietary restrictions of the 45+ set. How does GFUEL interact with my bp meds?

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  19. This is where they lose me...

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    1. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      I am thinking of doing an old fashioned scientific experiment with this stuff. Play a series of 2600 games on GFUEL and the same series without. Record the scores. Report results on a tripanel poster board.

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  20. In case you're wondering, I said "yes."

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    1. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      Thanks Rick! She popped the question via a custom ViewMaster photo disc.

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  21. Got my copy of Club VCS! That was not only fast shipping, but well packed too. 

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  22. Got the Evercade Atari Arcade 1 cart today for $15 with a discount promo. Three down, one to go. Need to find the Atari Lynx cart for the Evercade without the crazy price. 

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    1. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      The Lynx carts are two of my favorites.  Definitely worth hunting down!

       

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  23. PSA: It looks like the long rumored update to the VCS OS has finally hit!  It took me about 10 minutes to get through the update cycle.

    No release notes yet, but there are some obvious changes to the font and brightness and volume control on exit & in the system menu.
     

     

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    1. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      I had a new unit and can confirm this fixes the new user update issue/experience. From stock BIOS to fully updated in 26 minutes!

      This is great news for new users.

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