Iran has caused a massive headache for the US by hitting targets around the Gulf. It is forcing the US to redeploy defensive assets that would otherwise be protecting US installations. The monied interests are hurting, too, as hotels burn. This is bad for Trump. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03...

MAGA cultists waiting for instructions about how to spin "no more Middle Eastern wars" into "we must regime change Iran".

Why is it that whenever I get hooked on a game, some news breaks that makes me fear for the future of the game? Hopefully, this is for the best for Gamepires and Scum. The game is poised for a bright future, don't mess it up! - www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...

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Roger Waters "The Bravery of Being Out of Range" should be blasted at the White House today. youtu.be/9GlrU7h8E9Y?...

The more I play #SCUM, the more I am impressed with its systems. Here, I found a gas station guarded by an armed NPC. Only having a pitchfork (the crossbow was out of ammo), I was going to avoid it...until I saw a puppet wandering toward the NPC. Would they fight? Yes! youtu.be/blH3oLMQWsM

If Bungie's #Marathon were more like #GrayZoneWarfare and offered a choice between PvE or PvP, it would be an insta-buy for me. But I grow weary of PvP games, so it will most likely be a pass for me. These days, PvP increasingly seems to me like an exhausted genre, mostly played by streamers.

And my second character didn't even make 24 hours on the island - death by puppet mob. That is what happens when you get careless around puppets. This is her last known photo. ☠️ #SCUM #PCGaming #GeforceNow

This reminds me of hearing streamers demand that every game has PvP w/ VOIP support. In addition to being abused by Big Gaming (Saudi-owned EA, etc.), games are suffering under the provincial demands of the streamer-class that cares less about gameplay & more about their channel content. #PCGaming

Sadly, after 2.5 days on #SCUM island, my character met a sudden end. Ironically, he was confident, having successfully fought off countless puppets & NPCs. But he met his sudden end when an NPC armed with a serious rifle of some sort killed him with two accurate shots. I was stunned! 😭#PCGaming

Some luck in #SCUM. I found an abandoned railyard that had a shipment of seaford still loaded on a freight train! Looks like my food troubles are over! #PCGaming

Things went sideways for me in #SCUM. I set out to do some looting, but my motorbike ran out of fuel, so I had to hoof it a long way to the nearest town. My shoes disintegrated, giving me a foot injury. I shred my jacket for bandages. Worse, I also ran low on food! Still, the weather was nice! 😄

"Holy shit, did WE ever make the right decision" - The US Women's Hockey Team

After that run-in with the puppets and hostile survivors, I decided that I'd better stand watch for a bit before taking a nap. I lit a few candles and stood guard. It was an uneasy night. #SCUM

While making camp for the night, I was attacked by a horde of puppets. The noise from fighting them off must have attracted a hostile (NPC) survivor who tried to gun me down with his pistol! Fortunately, his first shot missed, and I got him with return fire. #SCUM #PCGaming

The success of Arc Raiders has finally burst the PvP bubble. Sure, Embark wanted Arc to be PvPvE, but the people have spoken by choosing to play it as PvE, which has made it a huge success. Now, other studios are paying attention. insider-gaming.com/gray-zone-wa...

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I made it to my first trading outpost in #SCUM. Let the questing begin! #PCGaming

I'm have to give it a try because...you know. 😁

For tonight

Available today! Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition is now on Nintendo Switch 2. www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1H0px7leEk

#SCUM is still on sale on #Steam. I've been playing the game for the first time since v1.0 was released and I am enjoying the heck out of it! It is exactly what I wanted for a solo survivor experience. I look forward to seeing where the game goes next. x.com/i/status/202...

I decided to take a break for the day. I had enough bodily injury. LOL! (As an aside, I am starting to explore custom server settings. I am cutting back the length of the day, and experimenting with cutting back on the too common loot.) #SCUM #PCGaming

DAY 2 of my #Scum survival adventure. Spent a rainy afternoon looting. When the sun broke out, I hit the road. I was ambushed by two puppets who ran from the woods. In panic, I pulled out my shotgun & dispatched them. But the noise attracted a bunch more, & I needed my pistol & hatchet, too!

Dawn breaks after a long, dark night on #Scum island. What challenges await me today? #PCGaming

As evening approached, I was ambushed by an NPC in #SCUM. He fired a crossbow at me, but it missed. Unfortunately for him, I just looted a police station and found some shotgun shells. One shot, one kill. #PCGaming

Had to get a quick one out today because...who could resist such delicious schadenfreude? #Blogging #BlogPost robotjazz.blogspot.com/2026/02/hey-...

While I use AI (mostly Gemini & Copilot) for header images for my blog, as well as an ersatz editor for clarity, I write my own stuff, as proven by the many mistakes (grammatical & otherwise) left in my last entry. 🙄 Here it is again, but with less nonsense. robotjazz.blogspot.com/2026/02/we-a...

economy's dogshit

Liberation Day has finally arrived

After a long day of trekking, looting, and butchering puppets with my tomahawk, it was time for a cigarette break by the coast. #Scum #PCGaming

I purchased #SCUM two years ago but just revisited it now. I'm enjoying the game. It's what I wanted: a solo alternative to DayZ. I bought a supporter pack for the photo mode. Here, a zombie can be seen in the shadows of the second-floor window. If you like survival games, SCUM is 60% off at Steam.

From the streets of Minneapolis to the diplomatic halls of Europe, the Trump regime is hitting the one thing it can’t spin: reality. As Gallup throws in the towel and the GOP makes for the lifeboats, MAGA is collapsing. #Blogging #Blogpost robotjazz.blogspot.com/2026/02/we-a...

Can confirm. It's happening, right here in the Twin Cities, just like the old days.

AI is revolutionizing the world! A Playstation now costs $5,000 and this is the last phone you will ever own.

Softshells won’t survive. Play in Marathon’s Server Slam next weekend from February 26 to March 2. youtu.be/hWwXSb7dlnQ

I've been playing #GrayZoneWarfare and #Stalker2 and like both. However, I believe that I am leaning more towards GZW. It feels like an overdue modernization of the Stalker formula, while Stalker 2 feels like another familiar entry in the franchise. I am eager to see where GZW heads next!

I wrote this review of #Cyberpunk2077 before "Phantom Liberty"/2.0 was released. Happily, that new content addressed many of my complaints. However, I still wish there were more life to Night City. The bulk of fun to be had in NC is just cosplay screenshots. robotjazz.blogspot.com/2023/06/impr...

Does that seem fair to you?

I am disappointed to hear that the new missions have been delayed to Spring. Elite desperately needs them as the current offering is beyond stale. Any word on working AA? 🙄 youtu.be/nf2wuh_09eo?...

One of the better ideas I’ve seen. Scott Galloway with his “Resist and Unsubscribe. Resistandunsubscribe.com

My V is angry because he is forced to stand behind a guy wearing a collared shirt, blazer, and...shorts. Wow. Just...wow. #Cyberpunk2077

Here is Kasparov's warning:

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As we learn about the routine evil that permeates the world of the rich and powerful, and the corporations they use to exploit the globe, especially the most vulnerable, all I can ask is: Where is Johnny Silverhand when you need him?

I don't agree 100% with this list, but the bulk has my support.

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