Heavy Element

"Enshitification or "The Best Days of the Internet Are Yet To Come"" by Gardiner Bryant

This is a review of Cory Doctorow's "Enshittification," but it's also more than that.

#Reviews #bookclub

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Steam Machine Rumors, e-Reading Dreams, and More! - Week in Review

We had a big week here on the review. Six articles that have performed quite well! I also discovered a massive drain on our viewership numbers. We'll talk about it today!...

#weekinreview

https://gardinerbryant.com/steam-machine-rumors-e-reading-dreams-and-more-week-in-review/?utm_campaign=brsharewidget&utm_source=fediverse

"The definitive guide to Xbox emulation on the Steam Deck (2026 update)" by Gardiner Bryant

The original Xbox – the behemoth freshman entry in Microsoft's once-great console brand – was a true legend. With titles ranging from Fuzion Frenzy to Halo, the Unreal Championship series, Ninja Gaidan, Tony Hawk, and even Conker: Live & Reloaded the original Xbox made a name for itself catering to a more adult audience.

#Emulation #Xbox #Guides #insignia #Halo #emudeck #xemu

https://gardinerbryant.com/the-definitive-guide-to-xbox-emulation-on-the-steam-deck-2026-update/?utm_campaign=brsharewidget&utm_source=mastodon

Is the GuliKit TT Max controller worth it?

This controller is *incredible* on its own. But I was surprised by some of its more innovative features!

#Controllers #Reviews #Gamepad #VideoGames #PCGaming #SteamDeck

https://gardinerbryant.com/is-the-gulikit-tt-max-controller-worth-it/?utm_campaign=brsharewidget&utm_source=mastodon

"[Week in Review] – Mirror's Edge, SHMUPS, and a love letter to a dishwasher" by Gardiner Bryant

The first full week of 2026 was, yet again, amazing. We had 5 articles – what I believe to be the very definition of "quality" over "quantity"

#weekinreview #article #review #lastweek

https://gardinerbryant.com/week-in-review-mirrors-edge-shmups-and-a-love-letter-to-a-dishwasher/?utm_campaign=brsharewidget&utm_source=mastodon

"When your dreams change" by Gardiner Bryant

Last night I had the strangest dream that everything was exactly as it seemed... and I need to tell someone about it...

#Lore #dream #advice

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Maximize your Retro Gaming on Deck, Steam Machine, and beyond!

With the help of EmuDECK and Steam ROM Manager you'll be playing your ROM and ISO backups on SteamOS/Linux in no time!

#Emulation #Guides

https://gardinerbryant.com/maximize-your-retro-gaming-on-deck-steam-machine-and-beyond/?utm_campaign=brsharewidget&utm_source=mastodon

A SHMUP Renaissance

An ode to one of the foundational video game genres

#Retrospectives #SHMUP #PCGaming #indiegames

https://gardinerbryant.com/a-shmup-renaissance/?utm_campaign=brsharewidget&utm_source=fediverse

A slow, explosive week!

We take a moment, every Sunday morning, to brew some coffee and review the articles we've published over the last seven days. A little commentary, some personal updates, other content, and more!...

#weekinreview

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Hands-On With the Anbernic RG477V; The Ultimate Vertical Handheld.

I’ve never spent a huge amount of time with vertical handhelds, but that’s not due to a lack of interest. Years with the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch...

#Reviews #Emulation #Gaming #Hardware

https://gardinerbryant.com/hands-on-with-the-anbernic-rg477v-the-ultimate-vertical-handheld/?utm_campaign=brsharewidget&utm_source=mastodon

Free Software has a UX problem...

Here's how we can fix it.

#FreeSoftware #opinion

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I bought this viral TikTok office chair. Was it worth it?

#Reviews #furniture

https://gardinerbryant.com/was-this-trendy-tiktok-shop-chair-worth-it/?utm_campaign=brsharewidget&utm_source=fediverse

A 2025 Gaming Wrap-Up: Thoughts from Developers and Creators

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#DeveloperInterview #opinion

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Beat Saber: Coldplay DLC Review

Beat Saber is a rhythm game that I play regularly. It's one of the best VR games that I've ever played and I thought it might be fun to review the latest DLC pack for the game featuring music from Coldplay...

#Reviews #dlc #steamvr #vr

https://gardinerbryant.com/beat-saber-coldplay-dlc-review/?utm_campaign=brsharewidget&utm_source=fediverse

The History of Unreal: A Genre Redefined (Then Lost To Time)

From the earliest days of the First Person Shooter genre, there was one series–loosely unified by a name and a technology–that has held a special place in my heart. This sci-fi inspired gib-fest has brought me and my friends countless hours of competitive joy. Now I want to share that joy with you.

#Retrospectives #unrealtournament #epicgamesstore

https://gardinerbryant.com/the-history-of-unreal/?utm_campaign=brsharewidget&utm_source=fediverse

Hands-On With the Miyoo Mini Flip; The Modern Successor to the GBA SP

https://gardinerbryant.com/hands-on-with-the-miyoo-mini-flip-the-modern-successor-to-the-gba-sp/?utm_campaign=brsharewidget&utm_source=fediverse

Discovery on The Fediverse

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