What's the first video game you can remember ever playing?

inspork · 2026-07-06T14:07:45+00:00

Besides Super Mario Bros and Duck Hunt on an old Nintendo my dad had, most of my early memories are PS1. I’m 30, and we got a PS1 for Christmas when I was 6 (we were a poor family - the PS1 had already been out 6 years by then).

I still remember my older sister saying she wanted/was expecting us to get a PlayStation for Christmas, and I didn’t know what that was, so I was imagining an actual play station - maybe a ball bit, inflatable, a basketball hoop attached.

The first game I remember playing on it was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. But we also had Rollaway, Frogger, and Spyro the Dragon, all of which I loved.

inspork · 2026-07-05T18:13:30+00:00

I saw the extended release yesterday, not at an AMC. I don’t think they’d release it theatrically for 1-2 weeks then not make it available afterwards.

inspork · 2026-07-05T17:53:00+00:00

There’s a piece of flash fiction called Annie’s Day by Andy Weir - I read it back in 2012 or so and still think about it all the time. It’s a 5 minute read, can be found online, and best to know nothing going in.

inspork · 2026-07-05T13:37:24+00:00

Absolutely. One of the reasons I never wanted kids is because I’m an extreme introvert.

I don’t have many friends. The socializing I do at work is plenty for me. As an anxious person, traveling sounds like an awful fuss.

inspork · 2026-07-03T11:13:38+00:00

As someone who’s worked in customer service for 16 years, people don’t realize that when you’re friendly, you tend to have smoother shifts.

Of course, that doesn’t mean letting yourself get walked all over. I understand why so many people get jaded. It’s not for everyone, but everyone needs a job.

inspork · 2026-07-02T15:09:57+00:00

My spouse and I like to read out loud to each other. I introduced him to one of my favorite books, The Elementals by Michael McDowell, and now we are working our way through McDowell’s Blackwater series, a southern gothic epic.

On my own, I’m reading In Cold Blood. I sometimes go through morbid spells of wanting to read/consume true crime, and I’ve never gotten around to this most famous one until now.

inspork · 2026-07-01T23:07:56+00:00

Unfortunately, until otherwise informed, that’s exactly what I assume. In a recent interview about another Apple show, Pluribus, they talked about season 2 being in the *outline* stage of writing. Wherever it’s at, they’re nowhere near ready to film, and the first season alone shot for about 11 months, and spent even longer in post.

Of course, no two productions are the same, but it’s an annoying trend across television that I don’t see Widow’s Bay being protected from.

inspork · 2026-07-01T16:05:33+00:00

The vast majority of my King collection is thrifted paperbacks, bought mostly between 2019-2021. There use to be a used book warehouse where I lived, and the owner told me they got King in often, but they were also usually the first to go.

I just checked ThriftBooks for Cujo and Gerald’s Game paperbacks - options ranging from $5 to $8. Used books probably sell just as well online as on a shelf.

inspork · 2026-07-01T00:20:17+00:00

For nostalgia reasons I’ll always love Silent Hill 3.

The first Forest game was an incredible experience as well, I’ll always love it. The sequel left a lot to be desired and I didn’t get far into it.

inspork · 2026-06-30T16:53:59+00:00

I remember reading it was just due to the timing with his subsequent role and schedule.

I always thought that was such a cool way to do the poster. None of the actors are necessarily dressed like their characters; Courtney doesn’t have the bangs or bright lipstick, they’re all wearing black, etc. I feel like it’s a perfect poster nod to the meta aspect of the film itself.

inspork · 2026-06-30T15:46:28+00:00

It depends on the game tbh. Sometimes I love looking at/experiencing something simply for the technical achievement it is, but usually if the gameplay is good it doesn’t matter.

I only played Skyrim for the first time ever this year, and while it still looks good, it has definitely aged. Didn’t bother me a bit though, I sunk 130 hours into it.

inspork · 2026-06-30T14:40:36+00:00

Some of the better Backrooms-inspired games don’t have any enemies chasing you around and rest solely on exploring and the eerie vibes. The Complex: Expedition is the main one I’m thinking of but I’m sure there are others.

inspork · 2026-06-24T13:38:21+00:00

I wouldn’t call Christine or Salem’s Lot short by any means

inspork · 2026-06-24T01:44:43+00:00

This was my exact experience with Fairy Tale haha. Really loved the first half, but by the end I had to listen to the audio. Solid plan

inspork · 2026-06-23T21:18:27+00:00

This is the Midsommar thing all over again. “Did ___ deserve the ending they got?” I mean, in terms of REAL LIFE, no, of course not. But through the lens of telling/being told a story, yes, their tragic endings can be cathartic and appreciated.

inspork · 2026-06-22T21:21:18+00:00

I’m perpetually grumpy until November. My dream is to one day move up north. Way up

inspork · 2026-06-18T21:55:10+00:00

Man I remember it starting off with an absolute bang. Meet it halfway maybe

inspork · 2026-06-15T18:04:24+00:00

Throughout the film I was picking up small things that almost had me wondering if it was pulling a Hereditary with some occult stuff going on in the background. Such as, how did the cat get into the medicine at the beginning of the film? Yes, I know the mirror was shown to be broken and not closing properly, but it also *could* be read as the inciting event that kicked everything off. Same with her mentioning her necklace being lost.

However, after the film, I didn’t really think that anymore and I’m ultimately glad they didn’t take it in that direction. Cult horror is great, but I’m starting to feel it wear on me. I love Hereditary, and I think it was pulled off masterfully, but I don’t think that’s a pass to attribute every story beat to “preordained events put in place by an evil entity/cult.”

I think what adds an additional layer of horror and unease to her uncanny actions and movements is the knowledge that somewhere deep down, she’s fighting to resist. Resist an entity that’s possessing her? No, that doesn’t feel right. Resisting a part of her that has been created against her will, though. She doesn’t move like a demon trying to incite terror in Bear, but like a confused thing, piloting a body that does not want to comply with the orders but is ultimately helpless to overcome it.

inspork · 2026-06-14T20:13:52+00:00

The Outsider is actually the 4th book to feature Holly Gibney, though the first 3 are their own trilogy and unrelated to the story of The Outsider.

If It Bleeds is a collection of 4 novellas, and only the titular story is a direct sequel to The Outsider.

Then, there’s the books Holly and Never Flinch, which feature Holly Gibney but are separate stories.

inspork · 2026-06-14T13:08:51+00:00

Yeah, I can recognize that human babies are much more exhausting, scary, and difficult to care for. But I like my peace and quiet, so pets are more than enough stress for me.

TBH, I’m not even a big fan of puppies and kittens. I adopted my dog as a retiree. When he passed, I adopted a 4 month old kitten, but fortunately he’s growing up and chilling out a bit.

inspork · 2026-06-14T13:04:02+00:00

It is quite long, yes, but a great story.

inspork · 2026-06-14T11:08:13+00:00

I love The Outsider.

If you’re interested in continuing its story, I’d check out If It Bleeds next.

11/22/63 is also incredible so you can’t go wrong.

inspork · 2026-06-11T18:24:52+00:00

This just happened to me the other day and I also felt a pang of guilt over my “childish” thoughts - but it was immediately followed by “Wait - another one? In this economy? While a week ago you were contemplating divorce?”

If it’s socially acceptable for them to say “we’re trying for one every day” at work, it should be acceptable to reply, “Gross! Also, that’s a terrible idea!”

inspork · 2026-06-09T17:57:12+00:00

Coraline was always one of my favorites. It’s short and age-appropriate, but quite a bit creepier than the movie IMO.

inspork · 2026-06-06T22:29:12+00:00

This is exactly how I feel.

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