# Gaming šŸŽ® **URL:** https://demodisc.zone/c/gaming/7.md [Latest](https://demodisc.zone/latest.md) Ā· [Categories](https://demodisc.zone/categories.md) Ā· [Tags](https://demodisc.zone/tags.md) --- ## [Unreal tournament 2004 server details](https://demodisc.zone/t/unreal-tournament-2004-server-details/307)
**Author:** [@EposVox](https://demodisc.zone/u/EposVox)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/unreal-tournament-2004-server-details/307 "2026-05-04T18:32:26Z")
I decided to do it: I want to support Unreal Tournament 2004 being viable in 2026 after the OldUnreal re-release, so Iā€™m hosting low-ping servers for US players! To get the game/community patches: https://oldunreal.com/ ā€¦ --- ## [About the Gaming šŸŽ® category](https://demodisc.zone/t/about-the-gaming-category/12)
**Author:** [@EposVox](https://demodisc.zone/u/EposVox)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [What Are You Playing?](https://demodisc.zone/t/what-are-you-playing/353)
**Author:** [@PocketEleri](https://demodisc.zone/u/PocketEleri)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/what-are-you-playing/353 "2026-11-07T22:00:47Z")
Got inspired by the recent Dual Comm and the sentiment for people to talk about the media they like. And Iā€™ve seen this done in other places, so I thought about making a thread where we can just talk about what games havā€¦ --- ## [GB/GBC Emulators & Artifacts - Any ideas?](https://demodisc.zone/t/gb-gbc-emulators-artifacts-any-ideas/574)
**Author:** [@EposVox](https://demodisc.zone/u/EposVox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/gb-gbc-emulators-artifacts-any-ideas/574 "2026-10-28T12:54:28Z")
So this is how Pokemon on Game Boy Color normally looks: Hard blocks, lines, etc. Clear fonts. Easily integer scales. This is also how it looks in most emulators: mGBA on PC, mGBA core via RetroArch, Visual Boy Advaā€¦ --- ## [What are your thoughts on BlizzCon 2026?](https://demodisc.zone/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-blizzcon-2026/532)
**Author:** [@Masko](https://demodisc.zone/u/Masko)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 11:38am UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-blizzcon-2026/532 "2026-10-27T11:38:17Z")
I didnā€™t see anyone mention this event and Iā€™m curious how people feel about it? Interested? Not at all? ā€œA new Starcraft game sounds nice, but Iā€™ll be in the nursing home by 2030ā€? Diablo 5, too soon? --- ## [What gaming websites do you frequent?](https://demodisc.zone/t/what-gaming-websites-do-you-frequent/567)
**Author:** [@blckndl](https://demodisc.zone/u/blckndl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/what-gaming-websites-do-you-frequent/567 "2026-10-17T19:00:47Z")
As someone who favours the written word Iā€™m always on the lookout for good gaming websites where I can get some news, reviews, and opinions. With the more mainstream outlets focusing on video and culling their more opiniā€¦ --- ## [An ode to the physical manual](https://demodisc.zone/t/an-ode-to-the-physical-manual/565)
**Author:** [@MrJericho](https://demodisc.zone/u/MrJericho)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/an-ode-to-the-physical-manual/565 "2026-10-14T18:59:34Z")
Since we talk a lot about physical media here: I recently bought two ā€˜programmingā€™/puzzle games from Zachtronics: TIS-100 and Shenzhen I/O. The first is basically a simpler version of how you would program the first persā€¦ --- ## [INCREDIBLE UT2004 FragMovie](https://demodisc.zone/t/incredible-ut2004-fragmovie/338)
**Author:** [@EposVox](https://demodisc.zone/u/EposVox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 12:37pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/incredible-ut2004-fragmovie/338 "2026-10-14T12:37:44Z")
I canā€™t believe weā€™re getting such SICK montages again in 2026. --- ## [What's the first game you ever bough, by and for yourself?](https://demodisc.zone/t/whats-the-first-game-you-ever-bough-by-and-for-yourself/558)
**Author:** [@Masko](https://demodisc.zone/u/Masko)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/whats-the-first-game-you-ever-bough-by-and-for-yourself/558 "2026-10-13T21:07:10Z")
Some people grew up with parents and other family members buying and gifting games to them when they were young. Some havenā€™t. But, regardless of the circumstances, whatā€™s the first game you yourself bought, with money ā€¦ --- ## [Games Suited to Handheld Play](https://demodisc.zone/t/games-suited-to-handheld-play/409)
**Author:** [@PocketEleri](https://demodisc.zone/u/PocketEleri)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/games-suited-to-handheld-play/409 "2026-10-12T09:17:17Z")
With dedicated handhelds now (mostly) being a thing of the past and handhelds sharing the same library as consoles I thought would be useful to build a list of game recommendations that are suited to handheld play. I am ā€¦ --- ## [PokĆ©mon And Magic Risk Losing An Entire Generation Of Players](https://demodisc.zone/t/pokemon-and-magic-risk-losing-an-entire-generation-of-players/206)
**Author:** [@gregandcin](https://demodisc.zone/u/gregandcin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/pokemon-and-magic-risk-losing-an-entire-generation-of-players/206 "2026-10-11T20:48:07Z")
Looks like 90ā€™s kids are having a hell of a time --- ## [The golden age of mods](https://demodisc.zone/t/the-golden-age-of-mods/557)
**Author:** [@Masko](https://demodisc.zone/u/Masko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 11:38am UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/the-golden-age-of-mods/557 "2026-10-11T11:38:52Z")
This topic is something Iā€™ve had sloshing around in my head for a while now. Iā€™ve noticed that ever since something like 2019 Iā€™ve spent more time per year, on average, playing mods than actual retail games. And when I ā€¦ --- ## [How I made a one-click, one-cable capture setup w/ AYN THOR!](https://demodisc.zone/t/how-i-made-a-one-click-one-cable-capture-setup-w-ayn-thor/553)
**Author:** [@EposVox](https://demodisc.zone/u/EposVox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/how-i-made-a-one-click-one-cable-capture-setup-w-ayn-thor/553 "2026-10-10T22:47:40Z")
I am trying to reduce every ounce of friction I have for playing games and capturing them - and the Ayn Thor has already been an awesome part of that movement. USB C to transfer files and charge it is already a win - butā€¦ --- ## ["About Me" video game grid](https://demodisc.zone/t/about-me-video-game-grid/550)
**Author:** [@BerrieV](https://demodisc.zone/u/BerrieV)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/about-me-video-game-grid/550 "2026-10-06T18:00:39Z")
Iā€™ve found this site where you can make like tier lists etc. and saw they had an ā€œAbout Me: Video Gamesā€œ grid. Thought it might be fun to fill it in and share mine here. It was pretty hard to fill in tbh lol. For some spā€¦ --- ## [Copy Pokemon Colo Save from Bootleg GC Memory Card?](https://demodisc.zone/t/copy-pokemon-colo-save-from-bootleg-gc-memory-card/548)
**Author:** [@EposVox](https://demodisc.zone/u/EposVox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/copy-pokemon-colo-save-from-bootleg-gc-memory-card/548 "2026-10-02T16:22:03Z")
Alright, Iā€™m freaking out and need some help. Iā€™ve been working on the same Pokemon Colosseum save for nearly 10 years. I have 26 hours logged in it, and Iā€™d like to back it up, use it on my AYN Thor, etc. But I canā€™t ā€¦ --- ## [Wolverine: Review in progressā€¦](https://demodisc.zone/t/wolverine-review-in-progress/535)
**Author:** [@Will](https://demodisc.zone/u/Will)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/wolverine-review-in-progress/535 "2026-09-28T19:29:24Z")
So Iā€™ve been writing reviews of everything I play for the last few years. Iā€™d been making one off reviews for some games but about two years ago I decided to make the conscious effort to journal everything I play and turā€¦ --- ## [Healthy Gaming Habits](https://demodisc.zone/t/healthy-gaming-habits/475)
**Author:** [@EposVox](https://demodisc.zone/u/EposVox)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/healthy-gaming-habits/475 "2026-09-21T20:21:46Z")
As Iā€™ve progressed through my burnout and transitioned more and more to focusing on my gaming-related work as my primary outlet again, Iā€™ve spent a lot more time playing games. Itā€™s been nice! Early this year, I blastedā€¦ --- ## [Genres You Don't Like and Why?](https://demodisc.zone/t/genres-you-dont-like-and-why/536)
**Author:** [@sondi](https://demodisc.zone/u/sondi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/genres-you-dont-like-and-why/536 "2026-09-21T20:19:15Z")
letā€™s get in our uncomfort zone! What are some genres you donā€™t like or havenā€™t explore and why? Bonus points for anyone that recommends something for that person. For me, it would be between Visual Novels and Simulatiā€¦ --- ## [How Often Do You Replay Games?](https://demodisc.zone/t/how-often-do-you-replay-games/515)
**Author:** [@sondi](https://demodisc.zone/u/sondi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/how-often-do-you-replay-games/515 "2026-09-21T11:46:04Z")
This probably isnā€™t a unique scenario, but when I started collecting games, I went on a binge buying games. Not even accounting for my Steam Library I have so many games that Iā€™d rather play a new game over replaying anoā€¦ --- ## [New Living Room PC (AKA Irresponsible Buying Decisions)](https://demodisc.zone/t/new-living-room-pc-aka-irresponsible-buying-decisions/533)
**Author:** [@agizmo](https://demodisc.zone/u/agizmo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/new-living-room-pc-aka-irresponsible-buying-decisions/533 "2026-09-20T21:01:57Z")
Woo. Finally. I have built a new PC for the first time since 2008 (my Ship of Theseus PC doesnā€™t count). I made a 1.5+ hour pilgrimage to the closest Micro Center a few weekends ago to source all the parts. It was a fun ā€¦ --- ## [Steam Machine Live Journal](https://demodisc.zone/t/steam-machine-live-journal/487)
**Author:** [@Will](https://demodisc.zone/u/Will)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/steam-machine-live-journal/487 "2026-09-10T17:52:51Z")
So my Steam Machine is finally in hand after spending a few weeks with @EposVox for the review. (Video and thread here: Why would you EVER buy a console again? Steam Machine Review (Console & PC Gamer POV) ) Most of my fā€¦ --- ## [Halo: Fireteam Raven - Attempting to run it natively](https://demodisc.zone/t/halo-fireteam-raven-attempting-to-run-it-natively/509)
**Author:** [@EposVox](https://demodisc.zone/u/EposVox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/halo-fireteam-raven-attempting-to-run-it-natively/509 "2026-08-31T00:44:55Z")
I played Halo: Fireteam Raven again today at a friend of my kidā€™s birthday party (Chuck E Cheese). Got me looking into the game again and found out that it was just dumped a couple months ago! But itā€™s only playable viaā€¦ --- ## [Performative Naivete & Jez Corden's Vibe Check](https://demodisc.zone/t/performative-naivete-jez-cordens-vibe-check/486)
**Author:** [@EposVox](https://demodisc.zone/u/EposVox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/performative-naivete-jez-cordens-vibe-check/486 "2026-08-26T12:53:58Z")
This is going to turn into what might seem like a massive exercise in hypocrisy, so Iā€™m going to lay out the receipts of myself falling for this blunder ahead of time just to make it clear where we all stand. But before ā€¦ --- ## [Back at Pokemon again](https://demodisc.zone/t/back-at-pokemon-again/447)
**Author:** [@EposVox](https://demodisc.zone/u/EposVox)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/back-at-pokemon-again/447 "2026-08-26T03:11:06Z")
My kid finally caught Pokemania, and weā€™ve been watching through the original anime! Which has been awesome. I missed a LOT of episodes, remember more than I expected. I finally got to see the Dratini and Porygon episodā€¦ --- ## [AYN Thor Live Journal](https://demodisc.zone/t/ayn-thor-live-journal/498)
**Author:** [@EposVox](https://demodisc.zone/u/EposVox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/ayn-thor-live-journal/498 "2026-08-26T00:15:34Z")
Nearly an entire year after purchasing my AYN Thor, Iā€™m finally starting to get real use out of it. These Android-based devices, emulation gadgets, alternative handhelds, etc. always present as the ā€œultimate gaming machā€¦ --- ## [The harder side of curation: Removal](https://demodisc.zone/t/the-harder-side-of-curation-removal/456)
**Author:** [@EposVox](https://demodisc.zone/u/EposVox)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/the-harder-side-of-curation-removal/456 "2026-08-25T18:03:21Z")
Curation seems a lot of fun when youā€™re constantly getting new things, assimilating them into your life, onto your shelf, building your ā€œyouā€. But eventually the day comes when itā€™s too much. Youā€™re out of space. Stuff ā€¦ --- ## [A more affordable retro scaler is HERE! RetroTINK-6X CE](https://demodisc.zone/t/a-more-affordable-retro-scaler-is-here-retrotink-6x-ce/490)
**Author:** [@EposVox](https://demodisc.zone/u/EposVox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 5:22am UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/a-more-affordable-retro-scaler-is-here-retrotink-6x-ce/490 "2026-08-23T05:22:43Z")
BOOM! A new RetroTINK that does 2560x1440p output for just $230! Native 2560x1440p output designed to operate at the full 300 MHz maximum for HDMI 1.4b. Additional support for 1920x1080p120 as well as 3840x1080p60 (ā€œā€¦ --- ## [My FAVORITE Lord of the Rings game just got a new port!](https://demodisc.zone/t/my-favorite-lord-of-the-rings-game-just-got-a-new-port/468)
**Author:** [@EposVox](https://demodisc.zone/u/EposVox)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/my-favorite-lord-of-the-rings-game-just-got-a-new-port/468 "2026-08-21T21:12:00Z")
AMAZING NEWS! The Lord of the Rings: War in the North just got released again on PS4/PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and Steam/GOG! Only $18 on Steam/GOG, I just grabbed both like an insane person. This is a wondā€¦ --- ## [Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists of the Roses SECRET Card Code List](https://demodisc.zone/t/yu-gi-oh-the-duelists-of-the-roses-secret-card-code-list/458)
**Author:** [@EposVox](https://demodisc.zone/u/EposVox)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/yu-gi-oh-the-duelists-of-the-roses-secret-card-code-list/458 "2026-08-02T01:11:02Z")
Yugioh! The Duelists of the Roses features a code-based unlock system to unlock cards to use in your decks, similar to most of the early video games based on the TCG. Unlike most Yu-Gi-Oh! games, however, this system didā€¦ --- ## [Yu-Gi-Oh! & the Power of ADHD](https://demodisc.zone/t/yu-gi-oh-the-power-of-adhd/452)
**Author:** [@EposVox](https://demodisc.zone/u/EposVox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://demodisc.zone/t/yu-gi-oh-the-power-of-adhd/452 "2026-08-02T01:15:34Z")
Watch me fall down the Yugioh rabbit hole in real-time? Kinda - it happened so fast! It all started with me feeling really crappy and sleepy on Sunday. I laid down to keep working on my Pokemon Fire Red Switch save and ā€¦ [Next page](https://demodisc.zone/c/gaming/7.md?page=1)