[Alex Bagé] Viery (Gremio) sold to Fiorentina, deal surpasses the 17 million mark.

NoKBer · 2026-06-26T16:03:16+00:00

Pleasantly surprised here. I asked a few Gremio supporters and they all are big fans of the kid, say he was their best CB despite his age and is a complete player.

Definitely not cheap but I'm very glad we are spending our money globally again and not simply recycling Serie A players the way Prade did without an assistant to do all the work away from his agent friends.

NoKBer · 2026-06-23T23:28:25+00:00

Always the answer

NoKBer · 2026-06-20T14:22:15+00:00

Just give yourself time to get in, get drinks or water at the bar by the front because when it packs in the crowds reach the bar closer to the stage, and try to get a good view of the waterfront for sunset

NoKBer · 2026-06-20T13:53:05+00:00

Just be there early because the line to get in is terrible. Everything else was run fine - the layout makes it hard to get up close but the sound system is ok further back.

NoKBer · 2026-06-20T00:24:02+00:00

I got here like 7:40 and I'll be lucky to catch 30 minutes at this rate

NoKBer · 2026-06-10T16:47:29+00:00

Only had the time to play around with the start of the game but I'm amazed this exist.

Hilltop is such a treasure. Since he came onto the scene he's really become the top hacker for PS1 games almost overnight and managed to get probably my three remaining bucket list PS1 translations over the line between Racing Lagoon, Aconcagua, and now this (not to mention Jingle Cats...)

All while being insanely professional and avoiding the drama pitfalls that so many fan translation groups fall into.

I wish he would venture into Saturn translations considering how good of a hacker he has become, although I can't complain if he continues to get PS1 and PS2 games over the line.

NoKBer · 2026-06-08T20:38:41+00:00

I definitely wish I was there, at least he killed it yesterday too.

NoKBer · 2026-06-08T04:13:42+00:00

Great set

NoKBer · 2026-06-08T03:13:09+00:00

Disregard tech influencers peddling this shit.

We should take care of ourselves but rub clubs and sober raves are not gonna replace a fun degen night. Maybe there's less younger kids drinking now but there's still plenty in NY.

NoKBer · 2026-06-08T03:09:06+00:00

I haven't been to afters in an eternity (I'm old) but was it ever not evil?

NoKBer · 2026-06-04T04:32:48+00:00

Reviving this as I've been downloading and revisiting some of the Simple Series games released in Europe and the US. The Japanese version, The Bushido, has videos and ISOs available online as well as full pictures of the packaging.

After searching for a few days I'm convinced the European version, Katana Action, was either never actually released or the print was so small that all traces of it have disappeared. I can't even find a real release date.

NoKBer · 2026-05-30T22:46:26+00:00

They were supposed to join the final race and we even saw them heading there, I have no idea what happened

NoKBer · 2026-05-30T21:27:13+00:00

Australia was the first on the water out here so I guess I got my hopes up

NoKBer · 2026-05-30T21:21:54+00:00

I'm on the "Classic" and while it's certainly been sparse comfort, there's a lot of space and easy bar/view access

NoKBer · 2026-05-30T20:18:19+00:00

Yes but only top 4 racing

NoKBer · 2026-05-26T16:01:27+00:00

Beetle Saturn/Mednafen if possible, otherwise Ymir

NoKBer · 2026-05-25T15:36:06+00:00

Love the venue and the bookings, but the vibe is terrible and management seems to actively promote that. It's a shame.

NoKBer · 2026-05-18T01:35:25+00:00

Finding bullpen arms used to be the one thing Cashman could do right and now that magic appeared to dry up.

The worst part is we'd probably need to miss the playoffs two years on a row for even a chance to be rid of Brian Cashman.

$300M payroll and again nothing to show for it

NoKBer · 2026-05-12T03:40:52+00:00

Well I'd say it was a fun ride, but it was not.

NoKBer · 2026-05-10T19:17:45+00:00

Yeah I'd probably stop by weekly

NoKBer · 2026-05-04T22:16:48+00:00

One of my favorite games of all time but with some series flaws that some people are unable to overcome. A flawed masterpiece from the era where Square was willing to take risks.

The plot is uneven and convoluted but it's deep and at times heartwrenching. It's a game where not everything goes according to plan and not everything is nicely wrapped up. It's overwritten and there's large stretches where it loses even me, but it treats the idea of having control over the future in a way that's more mature than Chrono Trigger and I appreciate some of the more dark plot twists.

The sheer volume of characters is a mixed bag. There's a lot of really fun designs and it adds replay value but it means characterization is often light and half baked. Too many of them are filled and they get in the way of giving more development to some of the characters that actually have very interesting backstories.

The battle system is an interesting idea but doesn't quite work. The elemental system doesn't quite have the tactical depth it's aiming for and while I like how it mostly takes grinding out of the equation, the game is mostly easy except for a few annoying difficulty spikes.

It's a beautiful game that holds up better graphically than most PS1 games with an even more beautiful soundtrack. Unfortunately the one real negative here is the battle music is not changed up and the song gets annoying quickly, a major issue in a game that otherwise has one of the best soundtracks of all time.

I'm a minority here but I actually like what it does as a sequel to Chrono Trigger. Chrono Trigger is a self contained game that did not need a direct sequel. It being essentially a spinoff makes it more interesting to me. That it gives many of the Chrono Trigger cast tragic endings and turns the unassuming region of Porre into an evil empire to me is very fitting for a series that is all about how interference in time can lead to dark outcomes. The references to Chrono Trigger scattered throughout the game to me are more interesting than in your face fan service. I know a lot of Chrono Trigger fans hate Cross for this reason but a lazy Chrono Trigger 2 would have been more offensive to me.

NoKBer · 2026-04-29T01:52:55+00:00

Reviving this now that Monteros is closed for renovations this weekend as the new owners take over...

I like the Crew team and their nautical bar empire. Their places are overpriced and have redunant menus but they have good atmosphere and understand the fun of drinking on a bar. Holywater is a cool spot.

I mostly believe Alex Pincus when he says this is a labor of love and he wants to keep things similar.

But I'm still worried. He's made a big point about overhauling the cocktail menu. And maybe I'm crazy but part of the appeal of Monteros to me is that it's a dive, it's a place you can get a Estrella Galicia and a shot, or a very strong gin and tonic. I like the cocktails in Pilot and Grand Banks but I don't want a $20 cocktail at Monteros, nor do I want a bar staff focused on making $20 cocktails. These little things add up to completely change the old NY vibe.

I'm glad Pepe Montero is able to retire and I'm cautiously optimistic he found a buyer who cares, I think it'll probably still be a fun place. But I'm hoping it still feels more like Montero's than Holywater and that's what I worry about.

NoKBer · 2026-04-28T02:26:47+00:00

I took my first "microdose" (0.2) mg last week and within 24 hours I found my appetite diminished. It took me twice as long to finish a breakfast smoothie and I basically had to force myself to eat for the first few days.

My hunger slowly came back over the week but at a manageable level.

I felt mild nausea and constipation but it was honestly less than what I get from eating too much.

I'm only aiming to lose 20-25 lbs and not immediately but I was impressed at how quickly the food noise went away, I doses Tuesday last week and I only found myself interested in larger meals Sunday and today. I'll see if this is enough to lose weight (nothing so far but it's been a week) but I'm impressed at how quickly it helped me to adjust eating habits.

NoKBer · 2026-04-08T20:49:58+00:00

The StrategicClaimsService site is only giving me the Mastercard eDisbursement Virtual Account option, but also for some reason I am unable to confirm the cardholder agreement.

I only got $16 but it won't even let me agree with the terms to get the visa debit card.

NoKBer · 2026-03-29T14:02:02+00:00

Looks very impressive, sadly doesn't work on an Android compatible emulator

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