I've kept in the habit of wearing a mask indoors when I'm out doing things because why not? Between that and working from home I've broken the cycle of being sick every year in February. Especially important this time of year with everyone trading sickness.
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The last few months I've been focused on GeoGuessr. It perfectly fits into my niche of absorbing information without the downside of having to be skilled at something. It doesn't feel like I'm that far along in improving, but I'm up to around 630th in the US so not nothing! I'll see where I peak, which is always lower than I think I should be able to.
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I want to work from home. i need to seriously look into that since I'm near retirement.
I think I actually tend to feel a little better in an office, but there are a bunch of reasons why this remote setup works better for me overall. If nothing else avoiding the 70-90 minutes of driving each day. That and they got rid of most of my coworkers anyway.
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I think I actually tend to feel a little better in an office, but there are a bunch of reasons why this remote setup works better for me overall. If nothing else avoiding the 70-90 minutes of driving each day. That and they got rid of most of my coworkers anyway.
Those are my two reasons. The older I get, the less patience I have for people.
I prefer solitude, but I also prefer to work at the office. Having my dog stare at me working all day would be brutal, "Woof! Why no walk?! Why? Why? Why? PLAYYY WITH ME!!!! Bark!!!"
I prefer solitude, but I also prefer to work at the office. Having my dog stare at me working all day would be brutal, "Woof! Why no walk?! Why? Why? Why? PLAYYY WITH ME!!!! Bark!!!"
a I've been working remotely ever since covid hit. And that's actually the second time I've I've worked long-term from my home. First time was from 2008 to 2011. It's definitely easier to do it these days. I can't say I strongly prefer one over the other. They both have their advantages. The biggest remote advantage was the elimination of a commute. And of course, the office that I worked out of right before we were all sent to work from home was only 8 minutes from my home. So right when I finally get that reasonable commute, it's no longer needed.
30.12.25 - Michal Kicinski, co-founder of CD Projekt and GOG, has taken over the game platform GOG from CD Projekt. As the company announced, GOG will continue to exist as an independent company and will continue to pursue the approach of offering DRM-free games and preserving classic games.
According to both sides, the transaction supports the strategic realignment of CD Projekt, which wants to focus more on the development of high-quality role-playing games and brand-based entertainment offerings. Kicinski announced that he would secure and further develop the original philosophy of GOG.
In an increasingly closed PC market, the platform continues to rely on ownership instead of being tied to clients. Accounts and libraries don't change for users. Games from CD Projekt Red will also remain available. Donations for the preservation of classic games continue to flow exclusively into this work. GOG is planning new community initiatives from 2026.
Rising RAM prices could delay launch of next generation of consoles
12/29/25 - Rising prices for RAM could delay the introduction of the next generation of consoles. According to Insider Gaming, the rapidly growing demand for AI applications and the associated shortage of RAM are leading to intense discussions at the executive level of the industry.
In recent months, the prices for RAM modules have increased by several hundred percent. This development puts a strain on the calculation for competitive mass production of consoles. The concern concerns not only future devices, but also possible further price increases for current consoles in 2026.
Console manufacturers are therefore examining whether the previously expected release period of 2027 to 2028 should be postponed in the hope of expanding production capacities and falling prices. Regardless of this, an additional increase in the price of the existing generation is considered likely.
Once it installed it ending up adding around 5gb to the file sizes. It then deleted the rest of the download patch.
Only now I have to redownload all the games I deleted just to patch Hitman.
What is happening here? This can't be the new normal.
I have the 360 version. Will wait for a savage sale on the Switch 2 version.
My dad is also like that.I pick up any and every cold I'm exposed to, get chest infections and it takes 10 days to recover.
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Tell me to get back to rewriting this site so it's not horrible on mobileI want to work from home.
i need to seriously look into that since I'm near retirement.
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Tell me to get back to rewriting this site so it's not horrible on mobileThere are people on Reddit who are insanely good at that.
I think I actually tend to feel a little better in an office, but there are a bunch of reasons why this remote setup works better for me overall. If nothing else avoiding the 70-90 minutes of driving each day. That and they got rid of most of my coworkers anyway.
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Tell me to get back to rewriting this site so it's not horrible on mobileThose are my two reasons. The older I get, the less patience I have for people.
My commute is only about 20 minutes.
I can hear my cat snoring while I work.
Almost finished with RDR. Rockstar is comprised of wizards. How did they get this game to looks so good, even fifteen years later?
Crazy US eshop sales, Immortals Fenyx Rising is $4. Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is $6. Switch 1 Hogwarts Legacy is $9. Hollow Knight is $7.50.
The Switch 2 version of Hogwarts appears to be $10. On the website it say $30, but if ypu click on it then it is $10.
Glad your mom is doing better GG.
Started Ghost of Yotei, pretty much exactly like GoT. Still fun but this is a very safe sequel.
Is that because you already own the Switch 1 version?That's how they hid the upgrade path that I used.
Also Star Wars games seem to be coming to Switch 2 as Disney is insisting on it, says leaker Nash Weedle.
30.12.25 - Michal Kicinski, co-founder of CD Projekt and GOG, has taken over the game platform GOG from CD Projekt. As the company announced, GOG will continue to exist as an independent company and will continue to pursue the approach of offering DRM-free games and preserving classic games.
According to both sides, the transaction supports the strategic realignment of CD Projekt, which wants to focus more on the development of high-quality role-playing games and brand-based entertainment offerings. Kicinski announced that he would secure and further develop the original philosophy of GOG.
In an increasingly closed PC market, the platform continues to rely on ownership instead of being tied to clients. Accounts and libraries don't change for users. Games from CD Projekt Red will also remain available. Donations for the preservation of classic games continue to flow exclusively into this work. GOG is planning new community initiatives from 2026.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2/Switch, Nintendo): 4
Routine (Xbox Series/PC, Raw Fury): 8
Skate Story (PS5/Switch 2/PC, Devolver Digital): 6
Kirby Air Raidery (Switch 2, Nintendo): 5
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 (PS5/Xbox Series/PS4/Xbox One/PC, Activision): 4
Demonschool (PS5/Xbox Series/PS4/Xbox One/PC, Ysbryd Games):
6 Hotel Infinity (PSVR2/Quest 2/Quest 3/Quest 3S, Studio Chyr): 8
Dispatch (PS5/PCAdHoc Studio): 5
Sleep Awake (PS5/Xbox Series/PC, Blumhouse Games): 6
Octopath Traveler 0 (PS5/Xbox Series/Switch 2/PS4/Xbox One/Switch/PC, Square Enix): 8
Horses (PC, Santa Ragione): 7
Marvel Cosmic Invasaion (PS5/Xbox Series/Switch 2/PS4/Switch/PC, Dotemu): 7
12/29/25 - Rising prices for RAM could delay the introduction of the next generation of consoles. According to Insider Gaming, the rapidly growing demand for AI applications and the associated shortage of RAM are leading to intense discussions at the executive level of the industry.
In recent months, the prices for RAM modules have increased by several hundred percent. This development puts a strain on the calculation for competitive mass production of consoles. The concern concerns not only future devices, but also possible further price increases for current consoles in 2026.
Console manufacturers are therefore examining whether the previously expected release period of 2027 to 2028 should be postponed in the hope of expanding production capacities and falling prices. Regardless of this, an additional increase in the price of the existing generation is considered likely.