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Exploring a game hoard

 I've always kept records of video games I buy (or redeem for free). Given how many various services there are, I found it useful to jot down what I bought where, and where I can get the game when I want to play it. (E.g., I might buy a game on Humble Bundle, but get it in the form of a redeem code on Steam.) This post outlines how I managed it to make it as useful as possible, and make exploring the depths of it fun. When game bundles became a thing, all this became even more important;...
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It's 2023 and I still get most of my gaming info from a paper magazine

 I've been thinking about the history and the role of print magazines in gaming recently. I read Level, it's my main source of information on games, and I wondered whether there actually are any good magazines in other languages still in print. (Level is in Czech.) Some time ago I've read a post on Tobold's blog that mentioned the topic, and that spurred me to write down my thoughts here. But first, two clarifications: one needed in case you weren't born in Slovakia or the Czech Republic, the...
games opinion

Roguelike Radio

 Last year when thinking about coffeebreak roguelikes, I stumbled upon the Roguelike Radio podcast. Since then, I've listened to nearly 50 episodes. I'm quite picky: Any rambling, drawn-out podcast (that often sounds like someone's unedited chat with their friends) I just skip, regardless of how interesting the topic might otherwise be; and I much prefer short episodes. Even though Roguelike Radio's eps often run around 40 minutes, they're edited quite well and well worth the time. It also se...
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A year of Dishonored

 It's exactly one year today since I first played Dishonored. I'm now reminiscing in a spoiler-free manner....
games recommendations

Diablo Immortal

 I've played Diablo Immortal and was ready to like it. It wasn't bad, but it kind of fell flat....
games opinion