EC Shadow

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BY THE WAY

If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.

There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.

Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."

TURN IT OFF.

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Reading the sentence "Rush to tour in 2026 " was not something I was ever expecting to read.

Am I happy to have another chance to see them live again? Yes.

Am I conflicted about them doing so without Neil (skill of his successor notwithstanding)? Also yes.

Regardless, the news is welcome.

I literally cannot contain myself right now!

I've waited 16 YEARS to hear ACT III is coming!!

PROTOMEN FANS ARE EATING GOOD.

THERE WILL BE LIGHT!

It’s October 3rd ✨⏱️💗

Which classic media reference do you think of FIRST on this iconic day? 👀

#October3rd #FullmetalAlchemist #MeanGirls

I used to see Weird Al all the time in the aughts. I really fell off seeing him somewhere in the '10s

Finally saw him this week, and it's genuinely impressive that a man in his mid 60s can maintain the frantic energy for a whole show. Much less a whole tour.

Puddles was also great, too. ❤️

Happy 26 years Dreamcast! 🌀 🎂 🎈

Share some of your most memorable moments with us—we'd love to hear your stories!

man buying a sega dreamcast at the launch in japan on 9.9.1999

sega dreamcast turns 26 today

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26 years ago today, @sega-west.bsky.social released their final console in the US.

I refuse to let the impact it had on the gaming market fade away, because it laid the foundation for things modern gamers take for granted.

Keep thinking, Dreamcast.

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Good morning, folks!

Today's gonna be a rough one I can already tell. But I hope y'all are having a fantastic day and I am so excited for my 12 to 14 hour long Birthday Throne-A-Thon! Not sure what's gonna happen but I'm excited to just hang out, stream and have fun!

Stream's tomorrow at Noon EST!

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Congrats to @teamcherry.bsky.social on the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong!

Silksong is Silknow, and very likely much more of a satisfying payoff than Shenmue fans had for Shenmue III.

Enjoy the game, y'all. :)

SHADOW/PLUM OFFLINE

He's done! My first gunpla build is a success!

@plumnemui.bsky.social was a wonderful guide every step of the way, and was able to manage my unique brand of chaos.

If you missed it, I revealed that I picked up a new kit! We played a couple rounds of YDKJ!

Thanks, y'all!

We’re live!

twitch.tv/ECShadow

That is indeed what's going down! Come enjoy some labor day silliness with us!

Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)

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STREAM ANNOUNCEMENT:

In case you were wondering when @plumnemui.bsky.social and I were gonna finish my first gunpla build, we'll be getting back to that very soon!

You can catch the both of us on September 1st, starting at 11a EST. We'll likely play some Jackbox afterwards!

twitch.tv/ecshadow

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"I'm looking for Genesis."

It was hot, I'm not as spry as I once was, and it was a good day to stay in the shade. But it was nice to visit an old friend today. It was a short visit, but I often enjoy my visits to @kingsislandpr.bsky.social .

Perfect day at the park, even if my old bones protested.

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It's been a tough week this week, but at least I have a trip to my home amusement park on the docket tomorrow. 🎢

It's gonna be weird going to a work event at a place I used to work, though.

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Friendly reminder:

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting was just *one* of public media's funding sources. You can always donate directly to your local PBS station or NPR member station.

Plum Nemui (@plumnemui) Check out Plum Nemui's commissions and portfolio! | Hi! I’m Plum! I’m a casual gamer, Gundam plastic model builder, karaoke singer, and digital artist. I look forward to seeing you in future streams! ...

Guess what? My slots on #Vgen are slowing becoming #VgenOpen ! 🎉

Right now I've got pop emotes and PNGtuber slots open, so feel free to message me with your questions or even consider placing a request.🙇‍♀️

vgen.co/plumnemui

I fired up and finished Super Metroid for the first time over the weekend.

Took me far too long to get around to it, but I understand why this classic gets the praise it gets.

Beating this means I've beat all 5 in some way. But I want Mercury Steam to go ham and remake 1, 3, & 4.

Why not? 🤷‍♂️

Losing pieces is apparently part of the gunpla experience, but none so terrifying as truly losing it to the void.

....only to find it nestled in some nearby footwear that you checked more than once. 🫠

Glad I'll be able to finish the build fully, but man.

Gotta be careful with those nippers.

SHADOW/PLUM OFFLINE

All things considered this was a pretty productive stream! Save for an unfortunate loss of a part to the void, @plumnemui.bsky.social and I had a good time yet again!

There should be enough for one more stream.

Thanks to those who dropped in and lent their support! ☺️

ECShadow - Twitch Writer. Public Servant. PNGtuber via PlumNemui. Casual variety streamer playing whatever I feel like. Lifelong gamer, jack of all genres and master of none. I focus on full single player playthroughs ...

We're live!

Come watch us build!

twitch.tv/ecshadow

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REMINDER:

@plumnemui.bsky.social and I continue "Baby's First Gunpla Build" today at 2EST!

Come hang out and watch me futz about with nippers, nubs, and not remembering to look at the picture!

See you there!

twitch.tv/ecshadow

Twitch Twitch is the world

I suddenly find myself with some extra time to stream this holiday weekend. 🎉

Tomorrow at 3p EST, I'm going to do a little comfort gaming. It'll be a cozy(?) playthrough of Shadow Generations.

Sunday at 2p EST, @plumnemui.bsky.social and I will continue the gunpla build.

twitch.tv/ecshadow

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I feel like W and Columbo would be an interesting crossover if they somehow rebooted the latter. 🤔

Columbo being a Rider just sounds fun, though. 🪲

Twitch Twitch is the world

STREAM UPDATE:

Today's planned build stream with @plumnemui.bsky.social is going to be postponed to July 6th.

Some life stuff popped up for the both of us today, on top of me still not being 100%.

But fret not! Plum will be building on Day 4 of PMW on 6/29 @ 7a EST!

m.twitch.tv/plamoweekender

That awkward moment when you plan to stream on Sunday, but you catch a bug that causes a fever.

If all goes well by then, @plumnemui.bsky.social and I will continue the gunpla build that afternoon.

Stay tuned.

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Today's my birthday. 🎉

Just going to express gratitude and such to those who have supported me throughout the days, months, and years.

Y'all know who you are.