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Retro gamer (particularly C64 and Amiga) and Rugby League fan. Can often be found watching films or reading books. General musings on these things, plus life in general And if you like craft jewellery and other items check https://fatgerbilcrafts.etsy.com

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Latest posts by retroreactiv8.bsky.social on Bluesky

I'm still confused by the yellow card in the #RugbyLeague #GrandFinal

The ref clearly says he lifts May, that it's a dangerous tackle & he lands on his head with no mitigations given. Any other game, that's a red card so why not last night? We shouldn't ref differently just because it's a final

12.10.2025 07:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Some great refereeing from Tara Jones there, telling a Saints player appealing for a penalty to put their arms down.

Can we have the same thing transferred to the men's game please to stop all the ridiculous football gamesmanship that's crept into our sport?

#StHelens #Wigan #RugbyLeague

05.10.2025 17:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Jez Litton in full training for the Olympic diving squad there. #RugbyLeague.

04.10.2025 16:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Almost other things, last night's last gasp try shows how much #RugbyLeague misses #EddieHemmings. The end of the game was just as incredible as the #WidetoWest match, but the commentary was nowhere near as memorable.

28.09.2025 09:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Credit to #StHelens for never giving up and giving the fans a new Wide to West moment. But let's be honest, it is just papering over the cracks. Leeds were the better side overall and we did not deserve to win. #RugbyLeague.

27.09.2025 21:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well, at least #StHelens are ending their season consistent with the way they've played for most of it - totally clueless in attack. #RugbyLeague

27.09.2025 19:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If Jack Smith spent less time listening to the South Stand and more time watching what is actually happening on the field, he might get a more calls right. #RugyLeague

27.09.2025 19:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The sooner someone puts #StHelens and their fans out of their misery for this season, the better

Can't see anything other than another early play-off exit next week. Even if by some miracle we win we'll just be well beaten the following week #RugbyLeague

Big changes & a major rebuild are needed.

20.09.2025 08:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Can somebody tell me how we went from the brilliant free-flowing combat and balanced gameplay of the Batman #Arkham series to the dull, repetitive and clunky action of #GothamKnights?

20.09.2025 08:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Can anyone remember which year was going to be Warrington's?
#RugbyLeague #SuperLeague #WarringtonWolves

06.09.2025 17:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Another match that pretty much sums up #StHelens season. Lots of possession, can't score, then poor discipline and sloppy mistakes cost them dearly.
#RugbyLeague

05.09.2025 20:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Been addicted to the Arkham games recently. I've been playing them in release date order which makes it really interesting to see how the series evolved (from both a gameplay and plot perspective).

02.09.2025 11:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#RugbyLeague never gets it right, does it?

Last season a player so much as sneezed near an opponent and it was a red card.

This season, they don't get sent off even if they bring a howitzer on the field.

30.08.2025 16:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I remember this being talked about in our school playground for months before I finally got to play it. Maybe because it had been so hyped (or perhaps because of the issues you've highlighted) I was really disappointed with it.

29.08.2025 07:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm sorry to hear that. I lost my dad just over 12 months ago and it's hard. Like you, I found some comfort in remembering the quirky and odd things he did which made him him.

Take whatever path works best for you in dealing with it and ignore anyone who tells you how you should be feeling.

26.08.2025 12:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Made it!

26.08.2025 10:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Off to York today.

Might just have to get the traditional photo taken beneath the @revolutionsoftware.bsky.social sign. #Retrogaming #BrokenSword

26.08.2025 07:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Well, #StHelens certainly contrived to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory against #HullFC tonight. #RugbyLeague

22.08.2025 21:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Based on the last two weeks, if #Wigan and #HullKR are the best that #SuperLeague has to offer, then it's in real trouble. The Aussies certainly won't be quaking in their boots. #RugbyLeague

21.08.2025 20:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Replaying #Batman #ArkhamAsylum again for the first time since about 2011.

It's still a fantastic game.

16.08.2025 15:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Something tells me #CastlefordTigers are already on their post season break. #RugbyLeague

16.08.2025 15:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Even if you're generous and say it thought teams were awarded 3 points for a win the maths doesn't add up (literally)

Pretty poor stuff #Microsoft

15.08.2025 13:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This is why you shouldn't trust #AI

I asked #Copilot to predict the final #RugbyLeague table after the weekly rounds, taking into account current form & remaining fixtures

Its answer is utterly impossible. It can't even get the current points tallies right, let alone make an accurate prediction

15.08.2025 13:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Who will win tonight's Battle of 2025's most underperforming team: Warrington or Catalans?

The Wolves probably start favourites, but the way both teams have played this season, who knows?
#RugbyLeague #SuperLeague

14.08.2025 12:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Absolutely stunning. Well worth the wait! @terrypratchett.bsky.social @colleendoran.bsky.social
#GoodOmens

13.08.2025 17:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 54    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I've always loved that artwork - it just leaps out at you and makes you want to play the game.

09.08.2025 07:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I thought #Rampage on the #Commodore64 was an excellent conversion, although as you say, the controls were sometimes a little fiddly.

I always played as the "definitely not King Kong character" ๐Ÿ˜‰
#retrogaming

09.08.2025 07:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fair play to Daryl Powell in defeat last night. I know he has a reputation for being a bit of a moaner, but I thought he was very honest in his post match interview on Sky
#RugbyLeague #StHelens #WakefieldTrinity

09.08.2025 07:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Are @digitaleclipse.bsky.social incapable of making something rubbish?!

My latest acquisition - #TetrisForever in their #GoldMaster Series - is up to their usually high standards, packed with fascinating and varied content and fully playable games.

03.08.2025 14:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's such a shame no one consistently shows #Championship #RugbyLeague. There's some really great games - often better than the dull walkovers we see too often in #SuperLeague. Thank goodness for some of the clubs broadcasting matches via #YouTube.

03.08.2025 14:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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