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The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 076 - SBC Guides (How to use Collections on Trimui Smart Pro)Ducky Obrien Show 076 - SBC Guides (How to use Collections on Trimui Smart Pro)
Retro Handheld News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode covers how to use collections on the Trimui Smart Pro.
This method works both on Stock OS and CrossMix.
We'll be using the CollaGen app developed by rkr87. Thanks to a recent update the app works on Stock OS now.
You can find CollaGen here: https://github.com/rkr87/CollaGen/releases
After using CollaGen to create a collection, you can manually...2024-09-3019 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 075 - SBC Gaming News (Miyoo A30 has a comeback, and more)Ducky Obrien Show 075 - SBC Gaming News (Miyoo A30 has a comeback, and more)
Retro Handheld News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
In today's SBC gaming news, the Miyoo A30 has a huge comeback and is surging in popularity.
Meanwhile, Anbernic releases another handheld, the RG40XXH. It's honestly a decent choice if you want a larger screen for 4:3 home consoles. Less pocketable, but easier on the eyes.
Time will tell who will win between Miyoo's strategy of taking time to make few handhelds compared to Anbernic's strategy of...2024-09-021h 21The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 074 - SBC Guides (Better PSP on Trimui Smart Pro)Ducky Obrien Show 074 - SBC Guides (Better PSP on Trimui Smart Pro)
Retro Handheld News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode covers how to get better PSP performance on the Trimui Smart Pro.
The first thing to do is to check what version your system firmware is at. If it's before 1.0.4 it would be a good idea to update.
14:51 - Setting up PPSSPP
25:18 - PPSSPP Tweaks
We do this by flashing the latest system image to update the handheld as well as copying the latest files...2024-07-1547 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 073 - SBC Gaming News (RG Cube Gets Analog StickFix, Pokemon Themes Galore, and more)Ducky Obrien Show 073 - SBC Gaming News (RG Cube Gets Analog StickFix, Pokemon Themes Galore, and more)
Retro Handheld News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
In today's SBC gaming news, we have a lot of Anbernic related news.
One big update is that the RG 556 and RG Cube bootloaders have been unlocked, meaning Gamma OS will be available for these handhelds in the future.
In the meantime, the analog stick snapping has been fixed thanks to TheGammaSqueeze.
Having just released the Cube, in typical Anbernic fashion they...2024-07-081h 32The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 072 - SBC Guides (Update RG35XXH Stock OS to Stockmod Using a Phone)Ducky Obrien Show 072 - SBC Guides (Update RG35XXH Stock OS to Stockmod Using a Phone)
Retro Handheld News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode covers how to upgrade the stock OS for the RG35XX series of handhelds to stockmod (cbepx-me) using a phone. This includes the RG35XX 2024, Plus, H, SP, and even the 28XX.
It's pretty simple! You just need to download the Update Package for Stock mod for your specific handheld version using the github: https://github.com/cbepx-me/RG35xx-P-RG35xx-H-Modification/releases
Do...2024-07-0429 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 071 - SBC Gaming News (Powkiddy releasing 3 new consoles, rg cube screen bleed, and more)Ducky Obrien Show 071 - SBC Gaming News (Powkiddy releasing 3 new consoles, rg cube screen bleed, and more)
Retro Handheld News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Sorry for the late release! I procrastinated too much this time around lol.
In today's SBC gaming news, Powkiddy has not one, not two, but three new handhelds slated for release!
One is the Powkiddy V10. It looks like the Anbernic 280V but has a 3:2 aspect ratio screen, which is perfect for Game Boy Advance Games. It'll supposedly have a RK3326, which is an...2024-07-011h 23The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 070 - SBC Guides (Trade Pokemon Wirelessly for GBA on the RG35XXH)Ducky Obrien Show 070 - SBC Guides (Trade Pokemon Wirelessly for GBA on the RG35XXH)
Retro Handheld News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode covers how to trade Pokemon wirelessly for the Game Boy Advance games on the RG35XXH. This guide should work for the RG35XX Plus and the SP as well. The RG35XX 2024 version doesn't have WiFi so it won't work on that handheld.
All we need is an OS that has RetroArch 1.18 and a recent build of the gpSP core. We'll be using muOS for...2024-06-2016 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 068 - SBC Gaming News (How to Build Apps Using a Toolchain for Retrohandhelds)Ducky Obrien Show 068 - SBC Gaming News (How to Build Apps Using a Toolchain for Retrohandhelds)
Retro Handheld News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode covers how use a toolchain to compile an app for a linux based operating system for these retro handhelds. I honestly don't know what I'm doing, so don't use this as a guide but more of a documentation of the steps I took to get a working binary file.
It's quite difficult to go over all the steps using audio only so referring to the...2024-06-1337 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 067 - SBC Gaming News (AYN Odin2 Mini, AYANEO Pocket Micro and DMG, and more)Ducky Obrien Show 067 - SBC Gaming News (AYN Odin2 Mini, AYANEO Pocket Micro and DMG, and more)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
In today's SBC gaming news, we have more details about the AYN Odin2 Mini and the AYANEO Pocket Micro and DMG.
The Odin2 Mini features the same chipset as the Odin 2 so it'll pack a lot of power in a more portable format. It also looks like the Vita which may scratch that itch for nostalgia.
The AYANEO Pocket Micro features the Helio G99...2024-06-1056 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 066 - SBC Guides (How to play RPG Maker games on the Miyoo Mini Plus)Ducky Obrien Show 066 - SBC Guides (How to play RPG Maker games on the Miyoo Mini Plus)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode covers how to play RPG Maker 2000 and 2003 games on the Miyoo Mini and Miyoo Mini Plus. We'll be using the EasyRPG core for RetroArch. Theoretically speaking any handheld running RetroArch should be able to do this as long as the EasyRPG core is compiled for that operating system.
Zipping the games into .zip files provide for a much more convenient launching experience so I'd...2024-06-0612 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 065 - SBC Gaming News (Anbernic is on a roll with the RG35XXSP and Cube, ROG Ally X, and more)Ducky Obrien Show 065 - SBC Gaming News (Anbernic is on a roll with the RG35XXSP and Cube, ROG Ally X, and more)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
In today's SBC gaming news, we have a slew of new handheld rumors, announcements, and releases!
To start with, the Miyoo A30 receives some fixes. SNES performance was poor due to the normal2x filter being turned on my default. Turn the filter off to bring performance back to a stable level. Also, the most recent firmware update should increase...2024-06-031h 06The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 064 - SBC Guides (How to trade Pokemon wirelessly for Game Boy Advance on the Miyoo Mini Plus)Ducky Obrien Show 064 - SBC Guides (How to trade Pokemon wirelessly for Game Boy Advance on the Miyoo Mini Plus)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode covers how to trade Pokemon wirelessly for the Game Boy Advance Pokemon games like Fire Red and Leaf Green.
Theoretically this is possible for any device running RetroArch 1.18 and the latest gpSP core. Developer David Guillen Fandos has added emulation for the GBA wireless adapter and this will let us trade and battle other people using WiFi.
For the...2024-05-3025 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 063 - SBC Gaming News (ROG Ally and Legion Go Updates, Mad Lad Adds 20TB to Steam Deck, and more)Ducky Obrien Show 063 - SBC Gaming News (ROG Ally and Legion Go Updates, Mad Lad Adds 20TB to Steam Deck, and more)
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In today's SBC gaming news, we have a bunch of handheld PC news!
The Legion Go finally has customizable control bindings and battery bypass at 80%. The battery bypass may not work after updating until you uninstall and reinstall Legion Space.
The ROG Ally gets AFMF. AMD Fluid Motion Frames basically creates additional frames in between existing frames. It's basically...2024-05-2748 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 062 - SBC Guides (Sonic Mania on the Miyoo Mini Plus)Ducky Obrien Show 062 - SBC Guides (Sonic Mania on the Miyoo Mini Plus)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode covers how to port over Sonic Mania for the Miyoo Mini and Miyoo Mini Plus.
It's actually pretty easy to do since very smart and talented people already did the hard work for you!
All you need to do is install the Ports shortcut on Onion OS using the Package Manager and then download the necessary ports file from the Onion OS Ports github located here...2024-05-2314 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 061 - SBC Gaming News (A30 and RG288XX Details, New Miyoo Mini Plus has RTC, and more)Ducky Obrien Show 061 - SBC Gaming News (A30 and RG288XX Details, New Miyoo Mini Plus has RTC, and more)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
In today's SBC gaming news, we have new updates for the Miyoo A30 and the Anbernic RG28XX.
The A30 seems to have a USB C port that can transfer data and audio. It won't have an audio port but will come with a dongle.
The RG28XX seems to have a HDMI out as well as an audio port so...2024-05-2043 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 060 - SBC Gaming (How to Make Your PS1 Games Look Better on the Miyoo Mini Plus)Ducky Obrien Show 060 - SBC Gaming (How to Make Your PS1 Games Look Better on the Miyoo Mini Plus)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode covers how to get the best graphics possible out of your PS1 games for your Miyoo Mini and Miyoo Mini Plus.
We'll do this by using Onion OS and the PCSX ReARMed emulator with the enhanced resolution setting turned on along with the enhanced resolution speed hack.
This will cause the game to slow down on the RetroArch core so...2024-05-1626 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 059 - SBC Gaming News(A Slew of Micro Handhelds, PS Portal is Hacked, and more)Ducky Obrien Show 059 - SBC Gaming News(A Slew of Micro Handhelds, PS Portal is Hacked, and more)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
In today's SBC gaming news, we have so many micro handhelds announced. The SIPEED, the Miyoo A30, and now the Anbernic RG28XX.
These handhelds have a screen size of 2" to 2.8" and are roughly the same size as a Game Boy Micro.
The SIPEED uses an FPGA that handled up to the SNES (last time I checked), while the A30 and RG28XX...2024-05-1348 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 058 - SBC Gaming (WiPadRetro and AdvanceMenu Guides)Ducky Obrien Show 058 - SBC Gaming (WiPadRetro and AdvanceMenu Guides)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode covers two neat apps for the Miyoo Mini Plus.
WiPadRetro will let you use your Miyoo Mini Plus as a wireless controller over a WiFi network. The OG Miyoo Mini cannot be used for this since it does not have WiFi.
WiPadRetro Github: https://github.com/adildsw/WiPadRetro
AdvanceMENU is an alternative front end for Onion OS. It has video previews for each game! You do need...2024-05-0936 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 057 - SBC Gaming News (Confusing New RG35XX, Future of Switch Games, and more)Ducky Obrien Show 057 - SBC Gaming News (Confusing New RG35XX, Future of Switch Games, and more)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
In today's SBC gaming news, one of my videos made it to Reddit! Yeah boi. A slew of new consoles were announced or prototypes leaked.
We recently saw the price for the OrangePi Neo. It was $499 for the 7840U model and $599 for the 8840U model. If those prices are real then it's actually a pretty decent price for the chipset.
The flip wars are...2024-05-0621 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 056 - SBC Gaming (How to Safetly Shop on Aliexpress)Ducky Obrien Show 056 - SBC Gaming (How to Safetly Shop on Aliexpress)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode covers how to shop as safely as possible on Aliexpress and TikTok Shop. I'll be blunt, the safest way is to not use these store fronts. However, Aliexpress is usually the cheapest way to buy retro handheld devices.
To keep it short and summarize the three easiest things you can do:
Make a new email account just for Aliexpress and use it for nothing else.
Make a dummy...2024-05-0243 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 055 - SBC Gaming News (New Miyoo Consoles, So Many Flip Variants, and more)Ducky Obrien Show 055 - SBC Gaming News (New Miyoo Consoles, So Many Flip Variants, and more)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
In today's SBC gaming news, I spent two weeks making a video because of one careless mistake lol. Never again.
Miyoo announces more information on two new consoles, the A30 and the Miyoo Mini Flip. The A30 looks very appealing to me since it looks very much like a Game Boy Micro, one of my favorite consoles of all time. Hopefully it's priced affordably.
A...2024-04-2938 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 054 - SBC Gaming (How to Know if Your MicrosSD Card is Counterfeit)Ducky Obrien Show 054 - SBC Gaming (How to Know if Your MicrosSD Card is Counterfeit)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode covers the issue of counterfeit microSD cards. They impact the retro handheld scene in a huge way since counterfeit cards are not reliable. These card will get corrupted easily, resulting in lost save data. If the operating system files get corrupted as well, then the device will not boot.
The best way to avoid counterfeit cards is to buy from a physical store like Best Buy...2024-04-2540 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 053 - SBC Gaming (Using the Miyoo Mini Plus as a MP3 Player - Onion Os)Ducky Obrien Show 053 - SBC Gaming (Using the Miyoo Mini Plus as a MP3 Player - Onion Os)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode is about using the Miyoo Mini Plus as an MP3 player. We'll be using the Gmu app that's available on Onion OS. The listening experience is surprisingly decent! The only real drawback is a tiny blip sound after each track ends.
I would recommend a few tweaks however. I would either turn off the system sleep timer or set it to 30 minutes. I...2024-04-2236 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 052 - SBC Gaming News (It's a Me, a Lawsuit)Ducky Obrien Show 052 - SBC Gaming News (It's a Me, a Lawsuit)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
In today's SBC gaming news, Nintendo sues Yuzu and they settle.
This is one of the few times an emulator developer had no defense because they were actively decrypting the games during runtime and doing so is circumventing Nintendo's copyright protection. Few emulators do this sort of decryption which is why most emulators have won their lawsuits and are still around to this day unless it died due to lack of...2024-04-1838 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 051 - SBC Gaming (A Deep Dive Into What's New in Onion OS 4.3.0 - Miyoo Mini Plus)Ducky Obrien Show 051 - SBC Gaming (A Deep Dive Into What's New in Onion 4.3)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
In this episode we cover over every single change listed in the release notes. The audio format can't cover everything but I did try my best to edit in audio notes to clarify the changes as much as possible. I will link the video portion below for those wanting more information as well as the official release notes.
The most notable change is the addition of native DS support...2024-04-151h 26The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 050 - SBC Gaming News (RGB20SX Announced, GameForce ACE is More of a Miss and more)Ducky Obrien Show 050 - SBC Gaming News (RGB20SX Announced, GameForce ACE is More of a Miss and more)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode is a recap of retro handheld news from the most of the retro handheld and PC handheld subreddits.
The Powkiddy RGB20SX has been announced. It'll run a RK3566 and have the same 720p 1:1 square screen the RBG30 has. It may be worth keep an eye on, especially if they can keep the price low.
The GameForce ACE has some...2024-04-0836 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 049 - SBC Gaming (Streaming PC Games to Your Miyoo Mini Plus)Ducky Obrien Show 049 - SBC Gaming (Streaming PC Games to Your Miyoo Mini Plus)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
You can stream anything that can run on your computer to your Miyoo Mini Plus if you have a robust wifi network. Mine was unfortunately on the weak side so I have to be close to my router.
Simplified Steps
Install Sunshine onto your PC/laptop.
Install the automatic resolution script (optional but does help).
Install Moonlight onto your Miyoo Mini Plus.
2024-04-0119 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 048 - SBC Gaming News (Bazzite Reaches Feature Parity, Native Android on Steam Deck and More)Ducky Obrien Show 048 - SBC Gaming News (Bazzite Reaches Feature Parity, Native Android on Steam Deck and More)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode is a recap of retro handheld news from the most of the retro handheld and PC handheld subreddits.
In today's SBC gaming news, the Gameforce Ace has some teething pains.
Switch emulation on the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is actually OK if you run games at .5 resolution.
Bazzite updated to have Steam OS feature parity on the Lenovo Legion Go.2024-03-2527 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 047 - SBC Gaming News (A List of Handy Hotkeys for the Miyoo Mini Plus)Ducky Obrien Show 047 - SBC Gaming News (A List of Handy Hotkeys for the Miyoo Mini Plus)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Onion OS is incredibly feature rich and has many convenient hotkeys to make using the Miyoo Mini Plus so much easier. This episode will go over most of the hotkeys available.
If you need more assistance, I will have a video and written guide linked below along with the official documentation.
►Official Documentation: https://onionui.github.io/docs/apps/shortcuts
►Video Guide: http...2024-03-1811 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 046 - Indie Games Galore (Lightyear Frontier, Pacific Drive)Ducky Obrien Show 046 - Indie Games Galore (Lightyear Frontier, Pacific Drive)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Lightyear Frontier
I am a survival crafting fan, especially when you can build a massive base as well as sprawling production lines. I was drawn to this game because of the colorful aesthetic and the mech! I love mechs and I love survival crafting, combining the two would be a no brainer for me.
So how did the Lightyear Frontier demo pan out? It’s a little rough to be ho...2024-03-1110 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 045 - SBC Gaming News (Playing Nintendo DS Games on the Miyoo Mini Plus)Ducky Obrien Show 045 - SBC Gaming News (Playing Nintendo DS Games on the Miyoo Mini Plus)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
DS emulation is drastically improving on the Miyoo Mini/Plus...see what I did there haha.
Onion OS now has native Drastic support and most DS games are actually playable on the Miyoo Mini/Plus. You can even safely overclock the handheld to squeeze out even more performance for games that are not running optimally.
The audio format may not be the best so here...2024-03-0414 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 044 - SBC Gaming News (What's Going on with Xbox, RG556, and More)Ducky Obrien Show 044 - SBC Gaming News (What's Going on with Xbox, RG556, and More)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode is a recap of retro handheld news from the SBC Gaming subreddit.
There are a lot of rumors floating around about Microsoft exiting the hardware business and bringing first party exclusives to Sony while another rumor is suggesting Microsoft will have a new Xbox ready for 2026 along with a handheld console much like the Steam Deck.
The RG556 is out and a lot of...2024-02-2638 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 043 - SBC Gaming News (Miyoo Mini Plus Review)Ducky Obrien Show 043 - SBC Gaming News (Miyoo Mini Plus Review)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Miyoo Mini Plus Review
Excerpt of Transcript:
This is my review of the Miyoo Mini Plus.
I’ll get all the relevant information out of the way to be completely transparent about this review, so you can judge for yourself whether or not my perspective covers everything you’re looking for.
I’ve used the Miyoo Mini Plus for approximately twenty six hours as of this writin...2024-02-1916 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 042 - Indie Games Galore (Palworld)Ducky Obrien Show 041 - Indie Games Galore (Palworld)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Palworld
’ll cut straight to the chase, I had a lot of fun with the game. Now, in my opinion, the fun does run out and the game does have what I perceive to be an inherent flaw but I’ll get to that later. The game may not be for everyone but Palworld is this delightful amalgamation of many different genres cobbled together into a Frankenstein’s monster of delight.
When it works...2024-02-1210 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 041 - SBC Gaming News (Sony Vita 2 Rumor, MSI Claw Pricing Announced, and more)Ducky Obrien Show 041 - SBC Gaming News (Sony Vita 2 Rumor, MSI Claw Pricing Announced, and more)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Today's episode is a recap of retro handheld news from the SBC Gaming subreddit.
I'm completely obsessed with these devices!
There is a rumor of a Sony handheld such as a Sony Vita2 possibly coming out alongside the PlayStation 6. There is speculation that it will be able to handle playing PS4 games natively. This is pretty exciting news for me.
A neat PS2...2024-02-0526 min
The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 040 - Retro Game Reviews (Link's Awakening DX)Ducky Obrien Show 040 - Retro Game Reviews (Link's Awakening DX
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
I bought a Steam Deck and more recently a Miyoo Mini Plus and it lead me back into replaying the games of my childhood. I decided to check out Link's Awakening DX because that was one of the first Game Boy Color games I ever played, the very first being Pokemon Red.
I had a lot of fun playing through the game. It holds up surprisingly well for the most part.
...2024-01-2909 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 039 - Indie Games Galore (Sunlight Scream, Pretty Girls Escape Plus, Final Stardust Cosmic Nexus)Ducky Obrien Show 039 - Indie Games Galore (Sunlight Scream, Pretty Girls Escape Plus, Final Stardust Cosmic Nexus)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Sunlight Scream
Sunlight Scream is a visual novel set in a small town university. The story and visuals seem heavily inspired by anime. There is one major problem however. The original language was not English and let's just say the text feels like it was made using Google translate sometimes.
The inconsistent translation makes reading the novel very awkward at times. The occasional spelling...2024-01-2616 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 038 - Indie Games Galore (Space Station Tycoon, Cosmo Cheats at Poker, Costa Verde Transport Department, The Invincible)Ducky Obrien Show 038 - Indie Games Galore (Space Station Tycoon, Cosmo Cheats at Poker, Costa Verde Transport Department, The Invincible)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Space Station Tycoon
Space Station Tycoon is a management sim about building up your own space station. I do have to mention that the normal game mode feels very slow. The rate at which you earn money and research points as well as the rate at which ships visit your station is painfully slow. It’s slow to the point where you won’t be...2024-01-1720 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 037 - Random Thoughts - How to improve discoverability on YouTubeDucky Obrien Show 037 - Random Thoughts - How to improve discoverability on YouTube
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Some random thoughts I had on how to improve discoverability on YouTube.
Steam has these limited discoverability boosts for developers where you can increase impressions by 500k around 5 times. You can use these anytime.
Why not have a similar feature for YouTube but obviously these boosted impressions/views won't count towards your total view count, count as monetized views, or impact the algorithm in any way.
...2024-01-0811 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 036 - Indie Games Galore (Robocop Rogue City, Pneumata, The Last Faith, Polimines 2)Ducky Obrien Show 036 - Indie Games Galore (Robocop Rogue City, Pneumata, The Last Faith, Polimines 2)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
RoboCop: Rogue City
Gaming and movies seem to be sharing the same problem lately. Your choices as a consumer seems to range from AAA titles, with massive, multi-million budgets and a team made up of hundreds of talented creators, to way smaller indie studios where the quality may not always be guaranteed and the scope of the project and production values are definitely more limited.
There...2023-12-2914 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 035 - Random Thoughts - What Makes an Indie Game IndieDucky Obrien Show 035 - Random Thoughts - What Makes an Indie Game Indie
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Some random thoughts I had on what makes an indie game indie in this day and age. In my opinion, the spirit of an indie game is one that takes risks and feels fresh and this usually happens in an environment where the developers are free to do what they want. This can happen even with backing by big publishers and investors involved.
►YouTube version: https://youtu.be/yKwkEOuEdfI
►Blog: http...2023-12-2012 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 034 - Indie Games Galore (Rungore, Labyrinthatory, Growth, Tribe Primitive Builder)Ducky Obrien Show 034 - Indie Games Galore (Rungore, Labyrinthatory, Growth, Tribe Primitive Builder)
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Rungore
Rungore is a fast paced card combat game with the trappings of a roguelite. You fight one enemy at a time. Before each battle, you usually select three items from a random assortment of cards and armor. After selecting your items, the characters fight automatically in real time but you can use cards to make the battle much easier.
The cards you get can range from effects...2023-12-1123 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 033 - Random Thoughts - The Ethical Dilemma of ContentDucky Obrien Show 033 - Random Thoughts - The Ethical Dilemma of Content
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Some random thoughts I had on the ethical dilemma of content. It's something I'm always thinking about and feel conflicted about whenever I make content.
►YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uNa0Mu1fF8
►Blog: https://duckyobrien.com/
Thanks for listening!2023-12-0115 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 032 - Indie Games Galore (Battle Shapers, Thyria Step into Dreams, Solium Infernum, Cyber Paradise)Ducky Obrien Show 032 - Indie Games Galore (Battle Shapers, Thyria Step into Dreams, Solium Infernum, Cyber Paradise)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Battle Shapers
I’ve seen plenty of roguelikes over the years and the genre is fairly popular for the most part. They are mostly two dimensional in terms of movement and/or graphics. You see many games sharing mechanics found in games like Spelunky, Binding of Issac, Dead Cells, Hades, and so forth. However, you don’t really see as many first person shooter roguelites for some...2023-11-2228 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 031 - Indie Games Galore (Disagea 7, Tatari The Arrival, Ooblets, Sweet Dreams Alex)Ducky Obrien Show 031 - Indie Games Galore (Disagea 7, Tatari The Arrival, Ooblets, Sweet Dreams Alex)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
In this episode, I cover four indie (and non indie) games:
Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless
Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless has all the hallmarks of a Disgaea game. You can lift teammates (and enemies) up, creating a hilarious but highly mobile tower and proceed to throw people willy nilly all over the place. Prinnies still explode when thrown, as they should. You still have item...2023-10-1425 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 030 - Indie Games Galore (Hauma, BIT.TRIP RERUNNER, The First Descendant, Conquistadorio)Ducky Obrien Show 030 - Indie Games Galore (Hauma, BIT.TRIP RERUNNER, The First Descendant, Conquistadorio)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
In this episode, I cover four indie (and non indie) games:
Hauma - A Detective Noir Story
Hauma – A Detective Noir story is an interactive visual novel. The game features a gripping narrative backed by solid voice acted lines of dialogue. The story does start off slow but once it gets going, it managed to pull me in and keep me invested in how the ending wo...2023-10-0422 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 029 - Indie Games Galore (Sunkenland, ghostpia, Rhapsody II, HYENAS)Ducky Obrien Show 029 - Indie Games Galore (Sunkenland, ghostpia, Rhapsody II, HYENAS)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
In this episode, I cover four indie (and non indie) games:
Sunkenland
Sunkenland is the very definition of jank. There are so many quality of life features missing, so many bugs, so many things that are imbalanced, and just overall very rough edges on almost every mechanic you interact with. Yet, I can’t deny after close to nineteen hours into the game, there is definitely something magical about it...2023-09-1527 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 028 - Indie Games Galore (En Garde, An Ankou, Fae Farm, Texas Chain Saw Massacre)Ducky Obrien Show 028 - Indie Games Galore (En Garde, An Ankou, Fae Farm, Texas Chain Saw Massacre)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
In this episode, I cover four indie games:
En Garde!
En Garde! is like Sekiro for ants, and what I mean by that is that the game is actually quite very good! The combat in En Garde is spiritually similar to Sekiro but it’s much more accessible and forgiving. The magical quality of the combat is that it still makes you feel like yo...2023-09-0327 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 027 - Indie Games Galore (STONKS 9800, Super Catboy, Trepang2, We Stay Behind)Ducky Obrien Show 027 - Indie Games Galore (STONKS 9800, Super Catboy, Trepang2, We Stay Behind)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
In this episode, I cover four indie games:
STONKS 9800
STONKS-9800 is a stock market simulator with retro vibes and some inspiration from anime. The game seems to give the impression that you are a salaryman day trader..
►Article: https://duckyobrien.com/2023/08/25/stonks-9800-gameplay-preview-retro-anime-stock-sim/
►Video: https://youtu.be/e6vd3RIGJzg
Super Catboy
Super Catboy is a platformer that takes heavy inspiration from...2023-08-2719 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 026 - Indie Games Galore (Bat Boy, Killer Frequency, Meaningless, SETTRIS)Ducky Obrien Show 026 - Indie Games Galore (Bat Boy, Killer Frequency, Meaningless, SETTRIS)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
In this episode, I cover four indie games:
Bat Boy
Bat Boy is a retro platformer through and through. From the nostalgia inducing 8-bit graphics to the simple but catchy chip tune sound track, this side scrolling action platformer feels like an old classic made in modern times.
►Article: https://duckyobrien.com/2023/08/21/bat-boy-gameplay-preview-retro-platformer/
►Video: https://youtu.be/XcsBy5DUCUc
Killer Frequency
Killer Freq...2023-08-2217 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 025 - How Kick Can Take OverDucky Obrien Show 025 - How Kick Can Take Over
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
I don't know why platforms always pay millions and go after a few of the biggest streamers when you can save a lot of money and go for way more smaller/medium sized streamers in a wide variety of categories to create an instant healthier ecosystem. Mixer signing Shroud and Ninja didn't work so well.
YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSgvuiIt3iw
Blog ► https://duckyobrien.com/2023-08-1211 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 024 - Unwanted Feedback - Vampire HuntersDucky Obrien Show 024 - Unwanted Feedback - Vampire Hunters
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Vampire Hunters has so much potential but is marred by tedium and contradictory design elements.
►Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2206270/Vampire_Hunters/
►YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/zZ2I88hUadE
►Blog Article: https://duckyobrien.com/2023/08/11/unwanted-feedback-vampire-hunters/2023-08-1106 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 023 - Revisiting Alien Life SimulatorDucky Obrien Show 023 - Revisiting Alien Life Simulator
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
The developer reached out to me 2 years after I first covered the game letting me know they're still working on the game. I checked it out and they did great work. The game is still janky and needs work but the developer is actively taking feedback and making changes right away.
The game is a third person roguelite that's heavy on action.
►Dev Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/justinsix
►Dev YouTube: https://www.yout...2023-07-2214 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 022 - The Adpocalypse is upon usDucky Obrien Show 022 - The Adpocalypse is upon us
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
YouTube has allegedly been found to be pushing what they call "true view" ads to other outlets. This is a pretty big deal because large corporations are paying YouTube big bucks to advertise what are usually those skippable video ads that play before, in the middle, or at the end of videos. These ads perform better than forced auto playing ads on other sides/games. The result, if corporations don't trust YouTube enough to buy ads...2023-07-2014 min
The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 021 - Is YouTube fake?Ducky Obrien Show 021 - Is YouTube fake?
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
This is the audio from my YouTube video talking about the possibility that YouTube is fake. What do I mean by fake? The numbers of views can definitely be manipulated to favor YouTube in terms of obtaining more ad revenue for themselves or go the other way and force creators to pay more money for discoverability and hold their past performance hostage.
It's all speculation!
►YouTube Video Essay: https://youtu.be/0ouScktwv1A
►Blog: http...2023-07-1515 min
The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 020 - Ranked Matchmaking is a ScamDucky Obrien Show 020 - Ranked Matchmaking is a Scam
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Lately I've been engaging with only the ranked and competitive modes in video games. I guess I just don't like fun anymore, suffering is the only way I feel alive. However, after spending hundreds and even thousands of hours playing competitive modes across a wide variety of genres, I came to a singular conclusion: ranked and competitive matchmaking is a scam.
Now some of it is defintely a case of what modern gamers would...2023-06-3016 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 019 - The Finals is pretty funDucky Obrien Show 019 - The Finals is pretty fun
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
I managed to play some of The Finals closed playtest. It was pretty fun! It's a 3v3v3 (or 3v3v3v3) first person shooter where the goal is the get the money and cash out with it. It's pretty fast paced with super hectic game play thanks to all the different weapons, gadgets, and level destruction.
Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2073850/THE_FINALS/
YouTube preview: https://youtu.be...2023-06-2707 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 018 - Does Kick have a bot problem, and the future of the platformDucky Obrien Show 018 - Does Kick have a bot problem, and the future of the platform
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
This episode goes over Kick signing one of the largest streamers, xQc, to its platform for allegedly 70-100 million dollars. That is a lot of money. That begs the question, will this actually bring new viewers to the platform once xQc goes offline.
This is reminiscent to when Ninja and Shroud were signed by Microsoft to Mixer. Unfortunately it did not end well for Mixer but will...2023-06-1914 min
The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 017 - Starship Troopers Extermination - I'm doing my partDucky Obrien Show 017 - Starship Troopers Extermination - I'm doing my part
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
This episode goes over Starship Troopers: Extermination. Starship Troopers: Exterminations was developed and published by Offworld Industries. Released on 05/17/2023 with a MSRP of $24.99. Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1268750/Starship_Troopers_Extermination/
Starship Troopers: Extermination is a pretty fun but janky 16 player co-op pve experience where you fight never ending waves of giant space bugs. It's unpolished and definitely early access but I find it genuinely fun, especially when...2023-06-1513 min
The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 016 - Movies with Captain (Sisu, John Wick 4)Ducky Obrien Show 016 - Movies with Captain (Sisu, John Wick 4)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Captain Passive Aggressive returns to the Ducky Obrien Show to cover action movies Sisu and John Wick Chapter 4.
Sisu (2022) - Directed by Jalmari Helander, stars Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie, Jack Doolan and many more
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) - Directed by Chad Stahelski, stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, George Georgiou, Donnie Yen, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rina Sawayama, and many more
We both liked these movies. They are action packed and definitely...2023-05-311h 18
The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 015 - One Piece Recaps S01E01-31Ducky Obrien Show 015 - One Piece Recaps S01E01-E31
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
I am rewatching One Piece from the beginning....I know, it'll take a while lol but I am enjoying it quite a bit.
This episode is a compilation of all the One Piece Recaps I've made on YouTube thus far. I'll release compilations on my podcast feed every once in a while.
►YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF4GrJky1Uo&list=PLqVwmQQ0k6BLpdKNO3Y-C4tGv4utIbdWM2023-04-2527 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 014 - Music, Movies, Art and Ai with AlleDucky Obrien Show 014 - Music, Movies, Art and Ai with Alle
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)
Friend Alle joins for an impromptu conversation on AI and how it may impact music, movies, and art.
It's clipped from my Twitch stream so the audio only version is definitely a bit more awkward than it normally should be.
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The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 013 - Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (It's a piece of Pooh)Ducky Obrien Show 013 - Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (It's a piece of Pooh)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes movies)
Special guest Captain Passive Aggressive! Thanks for coming on the show Captain, greatly appreciate it!
This episode goes over Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey. Winnie the Pooh Blood and Honey was directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, written by Rhys Frake-Waterfield and A.A. Milne, and stars Nikolai Leon, Maria Taylor, Craig David Dowsett, and many more.
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey is a B tier camp...2023-03-1631 min
The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 012 - Wanted Dead (A misunderstood game)Ducky Obrien Show 012 - Wanted Dead (A misunderstood game)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides
This episode goes over Wanted: Dead. Wanted: Dead was developed by Soleil Ltd. and published by 110 Industries SA. Released on 02/14/2023 with a MSRP of $59.99. Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1981610/Wanted_Dead/
Wanted Dead is a classic hack and slash game from the same makers as Ninja Gaiden. You can definitely feel the similarities as well as some differences. I personally enjoyed it and recognize it's flaws and I hope more people are willing to check...2023-03-1123 min
The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 011 - VelocipastorDucky Obrien Show 011 - Velocipastor
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides
This episode goes over Velocipastor. Velocipastor is a low budget movie about a priest that can change into a velociraptor. It's pretty self aware and the humor is absurd, silly, and goofy. My type of movie!
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Support The Ducky Obrien Show by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-ducky-obrien-show2023-03-0612 min
The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 010 - Bringing the Dodo back like it's 1661 (Joon Shining)Ducky Obrien Show 010 - Bringing the Dodo back like it's 1661 (Joon Shining)
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides
This episode goes over Joon Shining. Joon Shining was developed by Orchid of Redemption and published by Lamplight Forest. Released on 02/17/2023 with a MSRP of $19.99. Steam Store Page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1552600/Joon_Shining/
This episode features more of my style of humor. It's sarcastic, satirical, and referential. Let me know if you like it!
Joon Shining is a golf puzzle platformer. It combines golf with platforming and light puzzling seamlessly. It's...2023-02-2305 min
The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 009 - Susan Steps Down, Rooftop RenegadeDucky Obrien Show 009 - Susan Steps Down, Rooftop Renegade
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides
This episode goes over Susan Wojcicki stepping down from YouTube and Rooftop Renegade. Rooftop Renegade was developed by and published by Melonhead Games Pty Ltd. Released on 02/16/2023 with a MSRP of $17.99. Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1378200/Rooftop_Renegade/
This episode will feel a little bit different where I'm talking without a script or outline. Let me know if this is better!
Susan steps down from YouTube and is replaced by Neal Mohan, an...2023-02-1724 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 008 - Mystic GateDucky Obrien Show 008 - Mystic Gate
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides
This episode goes over Mystic Gate. It was developed by and published by Zoo Corporation. Released on 02/09/2023 with a MSRP of $9.99. Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2088750/Mystic_Gate/
Mystic Gate is an action roguelite bullethell similar to Enter the Gungeon.
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Support The Ducky Obrien Show by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-ducky-obrien-show2023-02-1106 min
The Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 007 - Spellforce Conquest of EoDucky Obrien Show 007 - Spellforce Conquest of Eo
Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides
This episode goes over Spellforce: Conquest of Eo.
It was developed by Owned by Gravity, and published by THQ Nordic.
Released on 02/03/2023 with a MSRP of $29.99.
Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581770/SpellForce_Conquest_of_Eo/
P.S. I will make this show format much simpler by covering one or two games or one random thought per episode. Hope you guys are ok with it!
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The Poet Heroicpolished pointillism - episode twenty fiveIn the twenty-fifth episode of The Poet Heroic I explore polished pointillism.
Poems:
“First Love:
By: Amy Oxford
“On Sanctuary”
“Happy LGBTQ Wrath Month” (2021)
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://www.powells.com/book/happy-lgbtq-wrath-month-9781034898368
“Venus Flytrap”
By: Erin Karbuczky
http://thegratefulpoet.com
“My Favorite Bar”
“Dear God I’m a Faggot” (2019)
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://www.powells.com/book/dear-god-im-a-faggot-9780368135866
“Moth Butterfly”
By: Carrie Ann Stotts
https://www.instagram.com/carrie.a.stotts/
“To Hang Ou...2021-12-1711 min
The Poet Heroicsensational senses - episode twenty twoIn the twenty-second episode of The Poet Heroic I explore sensational senses.
Poems:
“The Same Form”
By: Rhiannon Bates
https://www.instagram.com/p/BsRWbpnhwdw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
“Midnight Train”
“Happy LGBTQ Wrath Month” (2021)
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://www.powells.com/book/happy-lgbtq-wrath-month-9781034898368
“Blue Collar Blues”
By: Ken Tomoro
Twitter: @Anxietymlkshake
“Cancel the Sweltering Summer”
“Happy LGBTQ Wrath Month” (2021)
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://www.powells.com/book/happy-lgbtq-wrath-month-9781034898368
“Touched by Fire”
By: JD Cromwell
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=122178
“The Bush Fire”
By: Henry Lawson
Music: Timothy Arliss OBrien2021-06-2816 min
The Poet Heroicwonderful writing - episode twenty oneIn the twenty-first episode of The Poet Heroic I explore wonderful writing.
Poems:
“Love”
Dear God I’m a Faggot (2019)
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://www.powells.com/book/dear-god-im-a-faggot-9780368135866
“These Seasons Endure”
By: Anna Lobianco
“That’s His Thing”
Dear God I’m a Faggot (2019)
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://www.powells.com/book/dear-god-im-a-faggot-9780368135866
“Live LikeThe Sun, Die Like a Sunset”
A Forever Kind of Dream (2015)
Ifeanyi Ogbo
https://instagram.com/ifeanyi_awesome?ut...2021-05-2611 minThe Poet Heroicpensive possibilities - episode twentyIn the twentieth episode of The Poet Heroic I explore pensive possibilities.
Poems:
“We Live in Strange Times (It’s Not Our Fault)”
By: Robert Westlake
“A Battery, A Dragon, A Reason to Move Across the Country”
Dear God I’m a Faggot (2019)
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://www.powells.com/book/dear-god-im-a-faggot-9780368135866
“Outside My Body”
By: Carrie A. Stotts
Instagram: @carrie.a.stotts
“Having A Reoccurring Dream: A Poem in Three Parts”
Dear God I’m a Faggot (2019)
By: Timothy Arliss O...2021-03-3009 minThe Poet Heroicexistential enigmas - episode nineteenIn the nineteenth episode of The Poet Heroic I explore existential enigmas.
Poems:
“Only in the movies”
By: Ken Tomaro
Twitter: @AnxietyMlkshake
“Where Life Began: Nature 1. Forests”
Deep Overstock: Issue 10 - Origin of Life
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://deepoverstock.com/2020/10/01/where-life-began-nature-timothy-arliss-obrien/
“Our Chasm, So Far Part 1”
By: DeForest Dalbec
“Where Life Began: Nature 1. Sea”
Deep Overstock: Issue 10 - Origin of Life
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://deepoverstock.com/2020/10/01/where-life-began-nature-timothy-arliss-obrien/
“The Moon is Distant From the Sea
By: Emily...2021-02-2009 minThe Poet Heroicdaunting doting - episode eighteen18. In the eighteenth episode of The Poet Heroic I explore daunting doting.
Poems:
“Where Life Began: Nature 1. Waters”
Deep Overstock: Issue 10 - Origin of Life
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://deepoverstock.com/2020/10/01/where-life-began-nature-timothy-arliss-obrien/
“Stuck Inside Your Web”
By: Liam Ortmeier
Instagram: @liam_ortmeier @worldeatermagazine
“Where Life Began: Nature 2. Trees”
Deep Overstock: Issue 10 - Origin of Life
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://deepoverstock.com/2020/10/01/where-life-began-nature-timothy-arliss-obrien/
“Remember Korsokov”
By: Stefan George Mario
https://www.reddit.com/r/Poems/comments/j...2021-01-1613 minThe Poet Heroicfluctuating feelings - episode seventeenIn the seventeenth episode of The Poet Heroic I explore fluctuating feelings
Poems:
“Being a Third Wheel at a Party is Like Spilling a Drink”
Dear God I’m a Faggot (2019)
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://www.powells.com/book/dear-god-im-a-faggot-9780368135866
“Quarantine”
By: Tiffany Kanny
“The Architecture of the Apple Tree”
Deep Overstock: Issue 8 - Structures
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://deepoverstock.com/2020/03/17/the-architecture-of-the-apple-tree-timothy-arliss-obrien/
“Caterpillars”
By:Carrie Ann Stotts
Instagram: @carrie.a.stotts
https://app.theboo...2020-11-1612 minThe Poet Heroicoccasional oddities - episode fifteenIn the fifteenth episode of The Poet Heroic I explore occasional oddities.
Poems:
“I had a thought”
Crêpe & Penn Issue 6
By: Wayne Benson
https://crepeandpenn.wixsite.com/litmag/issues6-7
“At the ocean”
Dear God I’m a Faggot (2019)
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://www.powells.com/book/dear-god-im-a-faggot-9780368135866
“I (exponentially speaking)”
By: Jacob Howell
https://www.phenomastrology.com/
“The shitty love poem”
Dear God I’m a Faggot (2019)
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://www.powells.com/book/dear-god-im-a-faggot-9780368135866
“My little ghost”
By: Susan Coolidge
Music:
"Occasional Odditites
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
www.timothyarlissobrien.com2020-10-1212 minThe Poet Heroichelpful heartbeats - episode fourteenIn the fourteenth episode of The Poet Heroic I explore helpful heartbeats.
Poems:
“Your Commute Never Takes You Home”
Dear God I’m a Faggot (2019)
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://www.powells.com/book/dear-god-im-a-faggot-9780368135866
“Shower Thoughts”
By: Andrew Oakes
https://www.instagram.com/andrew.oakes.737/
“Empty Cupboards”
Deep Overstock: Issue 9- New Arrivals
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://deepoverstock.com/2020/06/30/empty-cupboards-timothy-arliss-obrien/
“Blackberry Season”
By: Adam Eason
https://www.adameasonmusic.com/
“Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Eve...2020-09-2612 minThe Poet Heroicopulent moments - episode thirteenIn the thirteenth episode of the Poet Heroic I explore opulent moments.
Poems:
“Kronos by the Sea”
By: John Chrostek
https://johnchrostek.wordpress.com/
https://twitter.com/yoncrowstack
“The Rat King”
Dear God I’m a Faggot (2019)
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://www.powells.com/book/dear-god-im-a-faggot-9780368135866
“The Sounds of Quarantine”
By: Andy Anderson
https://www.blurb.com/b/9405616-hello-my-name-is-andy
“When Your Friend Group Isn’t a Forbes 500 Company (or a 501c3)”
Dear God I’m a Fag...2020-09-1212 min
The Poet Heroichopeful happenings - episode twelveIn the twelfth episode of the Poet Heroic I explore hopeful happenings.
Poems:
“8100 Polls.”
Spoken Word By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
Music by Banadu
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4fPkcgyXEB93JncKYAcmUv
“The Eruption of Mount Novak”
Calyx, vol. 31, no. 1
By: Jennifer Kemnitz
https://www.instagram.com/hopelessecstatic/
“Memories from Oklahoma”
Deep Overstock: Issue 6- Westerns
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://deepoverstock.com/2019/10/10/memories-from-oklahoma-timothy-arliss-obrien/
“Anxiety Attack”
By: Felicia Reninger
https://allpoetry.com/Rashae
“Over the Banisters”
By: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Music: “Hopefully Happenings”
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
www.timothyarlissobrien.com2020-05-0813 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 006 - Never AgainEpisode Notes
Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPf22VtwDi4
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Welcome to Ep 6 of the Ducky Obrien Show, my video podcast where I cover video games news, reviews, and guides! Thanks for dropping by \o/
I know I've been late releasing my podcast episodes for all my shows and it's because I've been covering so many games! Twenty games alone in April, what a busy, crazy month. This episode took me so long to film and edit, never agai...2020-05-051h 49
The Poet Heroicgrand gestures - episode tenIn the tenth episode of the Poet Heroic I explore grand gestures
Poems:
“Tiger Preens Its Cage”
By: Robert Torres
www.instagram.com/gayspacecommunismwillwin
“The Chosen One”
Dear God I’m a Faggot
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
“New Plague”
By: Colin Keating
www.instagram.com/francisbaconbits
“If You Were to Cut Open My Stomach”
Dear God I’m a Faggot
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
“Common Places”
By: Rudyard Kipling
Music: “Sizable Solutions”
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
www.timothyarlissobrien.com2020-04-0713 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 005 - Live from QuarantineEpisode Notes
►Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/VL-KRuk6KC8
Ducky Obrien here. Welcome to episode 5 of the Ducky Obrien Show, my video podcast where I cover video games news, reviews, and guides! Thanks for dropping by \o/
Coming to you live, from quarantine! I used to upload videos from my public library but now they are closed so I have to make do with my slower home internet. I can only upload a few videos at a time so hank you for your patience! Also going down the Rust rabbit hole...
Ho...2020-03-3049 min
The Poet Heroicsizable solutions - episode nineIn the ninth episode of Poet Heroic I indulge in sizable solutions.
Poems:
“Skin”
Dear God I’m a Faggot
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
“Sebastapol”
by: Samuel Alberts
www.instagram.com/patchoulibluez
“The Feeling of Love”
Dear God I’m a Faggot
by: Timothy Arliss OBrien
“7.1 California Earthquake, July 2019”
by: Jacob Michael Howell
www.phenomastrology.com
“A Ballade of Suicide”
by: Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Music: “Sizable Solutions”
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
www.timothyarlissobrien.com2020-03-2212 min
The Poet Heroicarduous aggressions - episode eightIn the eighth episode of Poet Heroic I explore arduous aggressions.
Poems:
“Take Refuge in the Sky”
By: Nicholas Yandell
www.nicholasyandell.com
“Ordinary Day”
Dear God I’m a Faggot
by: Timothy Arliss OBrien
“Cold Tea”
By: Kelsey Davis
instagram @kels.davis.art
”NE Grand and Broadway”
Dear God I’m a Faggot
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
“Desert Places”
By: Robert Frost
Music: “Arduous Aggressions”
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
www.timothyarlissobrien.com2020-03-0512 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 003 - Power of GamersEpisode Notes
Welcome to the second episode of the Ducky Obrien Show! I'll be covering Video Game releases, news, reviews, and guides.
Currently Playing: Astroneer, Automachef, The Cycle (Battlepass), No Man's Sky (Living Ship - Egg), Tools Up, The Witcher 3
New Games:
Darksburg - Shiro Games - $19.99 (Feb 12, 2020)
Hunter’s Arena: Legends - Mantisco - Closed Beta (Early 2020)
Out of Space - Behold Studios - $14.99 (April 24, 2020, Full release Feb 24, 2020)
Steller Commanders - Blindflug Studios AG - $15.99 (Feb 20, 2020)
Noteworthy:
Luna: The Shadow Dust...2020-02-2258 min
The Poet Heroiclurking emotions - episode sevenIn the seventh episode of Poet Heroic I explore lurking emotions.
Poems:
“A Generic Understanding of Everything”
Dear god I’m a Faggot
By: timothy arliss obrien
“Sphenoid”
Juxtaprose Literary Magazine vol 15
by: Delany Lemke
https://twitter.com/delovelylany
“The Aesthetic of a Day Spent Without You”
Dear God I’m a Faggot
By: timothy arliss obrien
“A poem in which I try to talk about being queer in the rural midwest and I just end up talking about deer again”
Homology Lit
By: Delany Lemke
https://twitter.com/delovelylany
“They Saw Again The Crocus Bloom”
By: Louisa May Alcott
Music: “Lurking Emotions...2020-02-1608 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 002 - Future of OwnershipEpisode Notes
Welcome to the second episode of the Ducky Obrien Show! I'll be covering Video Game releases, news, reviews, and guides.
Currently Playing: Astroneer, Automachef, No Man's Sky, Tools Up, The Witcher 3
New Games: Highly Likely, Journey of Life, Temtem
Noteworthy: The Cycle
New Releases: Florence, Darksiders Genesis
News:
(Amazon offer streaming technology to businesses)
(CS:Go - mute toxic players)
(Animal Crossing Switch)
(Anthem - being revamped?)
(Riot Shooter - Project A - Henry Greer)
(Half Life Alyx - March 23rd)
(Activision removed games...2020-02-1431 minThe Ducky Obrien ShowDucky Obrien Show 001 - Welcome to the Ducky Obrien ShowEpisode Notes
Welcome to the first episode of the Ducky Obrien Show! I'll be covering Video Game releases, news, reviews, and guides.
Currently Playing:
Astroneer, Automachef, No Man's Sky, Tools Up, The Witcher 3
New Games:
The Cycle, Disintegration Beta, Farming Simulator, Frost Punk Last Autumn
Noteworthy:
Temtem
New Releases:
Warcraft III: Reforged, Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Edition, Journey to the Savage Planet, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, Coffee Talk, Arc of Alchemist, Patapon 2 Remastered, Zombie Army 4: Dead War, 7th Sector, Code: Realize: Guardians of...2020-02-0647 min
The Poet Heroicbrave exaltation - episode sixIn the sixth episode of Poet Heroic I wander across brave exaltation.
Poems:
“I Am”
Dear god I’m a Faggot
By: timothy arliss obrien
“Transformation of Night”
Lisa MoonCat Stormler
https://medium.com/@lmcatstormler
“Things I have lost”
Dear God I’m a Faggot
By: timothy arliss obrien
“Tabitha’s Trip to the Lake”
By: Tabitha Acidz
Insta: @tabitha_acidz
“Dreamland”
By: Lewis Carroll
Music: “Brave Exaltation”
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
www.timothyarlissobrien.com2020-01-1811 min
The Poet Heroicmoveable thoughts - episode fiveIn the fifth episode of Poet Heroic I travail across movable thoughts.
Poems:
“I followed ma joad to cali, why did you stay behind? ”
Dear god I’m a Faggot
By: timothy arliss obrien
“Love in the Season of Uncertainty.”
Lisa MoonCat Stormler
https://medium.com/@lmcatstormler
“This one is for Jess”
Dear God I’m a Faggot
By: timothy arliss obrien
“Poems that kept me up at night”
Deep Overstock Issue 7: Horror
By: Nicholas Yandell
www.nicholasyandel.com
“The Angel”
By: William Blake
Music: “moveable thoughts”
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
www.timothyarlissobrien.com2020-01-0314 min
The Poet Heroiccolliding syllables - episode fourIn the fourth episode of Poet Heroic I embark on an adventure through syllables that collide into one another.
Poems:
“How can we even afford to breathe?”
Dear God I’m a Faggot
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
www.timothyarlissobrien.com
“Christianity Fucks You Up”
My Name is Andy
By: Andy Anderson
https://www.blurb.com/b/9405616-hello-my-name-is-andy
“Lunatic Vision”
By: Jacob Davis
Instagram @j.cubdavis
“Undoing a Cure”
Deep Overstock issue seven: horror
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
www.timothyarlissobrien.com
“Ironic Poem About Prostitution”
By: George Orwell
Music: “colliding syllables”
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
www.timothyarlissobrien.com2019-12-1411 min
The Poet Heroicmoments in verse - episode threeIn the third episode of Poet Heroic I embark on an adventure through moments in verse.
Poems:
“Dawn Came”
My Name is Andy
By: Andy Anderson
https://www.blurb.com/b/9405616-hello-my-name-is-andy
“The Memory”
Dear God I’m a Faggot
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
www.timothyarlissobrien.com
“Float My Way”
By: The Cult Leader
www.thecultleader.com
“The Fox and the Stocking”
Dear God I’m a Faggot
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
www.timothyarlissobrien.com
“The New Collosus”
By: Emma Lazarus
Music: “moments in verse”
By: Timothy Arliss OBrien
www.timothyarlissobrien.com2019-11-2611 min
The Poet Heroicpoetic confessions - episode twoIn the second episode of Poet Heroic I take the listeners on a journey through some poetic confessionals. Poems: “Red Dawn” Deep Overstock: Issue 4 - Nautical Lore By: Timothy Arliss OBrien https://deepoverstock.com/2019/03/01/aqua-poems-from-the-sea-timothy-arliss-obrien/ www.timothyarlissobrien.com “Eventide’s Lament” By: Nicholas Yandell https://soundcloud.com/nicholas-alan-yandell/eventides-lament-mix12 www.nicholasyandell.com “Recipe for Lonliness” Dear God I’m a Faggot By: Timothy Arliss OBrien www.timothyarlissobrien.com “Contributions” By: The Cult Leader www.thecultleader.com “Taking Leave of a Friend” By: Ezra Pound Music: “poetic confessions” By: Timothy Arliss OBrien www.timothyarlissobrien.com2019-11-1111 min
The Poet Heroicvantage points - episode oneIn the first episode of Poet Heroic, I introduce you to some of my favorite poems.
Poems:
"Kaleidoscope"
Patchouli Bluez - 2017
by: Samuel Alberts
insta: @patchoulibluez
"365"
Dear God I'm A Faggot - 2019
by: Timothy Arliss OBrien
www.timothyarlissobrien.com
"The Wraith"
Deep Overstock: issue 5 - Dreams
by: Nicholas Yandell
https://deepoverstock.com/2019/06/03/the-wraith-nicholas-yandell/
www.nicholasyandell.com
Inspired the composition "Just Minutes Ago: A Retrospective"
https://soundcloud.com/nicholas-alan-yandell/just-minutes-ago-a-retrospective-live
"The Fishing Incident"
Deep Overstock: Issue 4 - Nautical Lore
by: Timothy Arliss OBrien
https://deepoverstock.com/2019/03/01/aqua-poems-from-the-sea-timothy-arliss-obrien/
www.timothyarlissobrien.com
"Bell Upon Organ"
by: George MacDonald
Music:
"vantage points"
by: Timothy A...2019-10-1811 min
faces in the clouds podcastEyedyllic Settings // Frisky Radio DEEP // February 21, 2018 - Kev ObrienHello.
//// Please advise the administrative staff at Kev Obrien world headquarters, Brooklyn, NYC, USA, 11221, Planet Earth, Milky Way Galaxy, Multiverse #1111.1111 of your emotional and physical status levels after this 120.06-minute aural rubdown. tips appreciated. inquire with questions within. kthxbye.
2019-01-262h 00
faces in the clouds podcastKev Obrien Brooklyn Bounce Mix Aug 2017Just an impromptu mix I threw together of the type of stuff I like to play to make people dance and whatnot. Don't mind the couple of times when the stupid scratching FX from Traktor is there, I don't use a computer for actual gigs so sometimes, I am not knowing WTF to expect from the FX on that software when I record something!
TRACKLISTING
01. HVOB - Pay As You Go Mobile Phone
02. Feathered Sun (feat. NU, Raz Ohara, jO.K.e, Acid Pauli, Christopher Schwarzwalder, Iannis Ritter) - Me and My Entourage
03. David Keno - Stars Above
04. Daniel Steinberg...2017-08-111h 50
faces in the clouds podcastFriskyRadio: Artist of the Week 06.20.17- Kev ObrienI had the honor of being FriskyRadio's Artist of the Week at some point, last month. The lads asked me to do a two-hour mix. It's summer time, so this mix is horny as fuck. In the summer time, the party begins when the horns sound. Until you hear horns playing, the party has not begun. Period. Tell all your friends.
full tracklisting & info: https://www.friskyradio.com/show/artist_of_the_week/06-20-20171/kev-obrien-at-06-20-2017
Download the fuck out of those horns.
This is science, it's fact. People often respond with a disgustingly stupid "huh?" type answer...2017-07-252h 05
faces in the clouds podcastKev Obrien - feelinFrisky 5.29.17Here is my guest mix from http://frisky.fm on their FeelinFrisky show.
Will be launching a new show on frisky radio very soon, so stay tuned!
Tracklisting:
01. Raconteur - Not Everyone Gets It (Interlude Intro)
02. Gruuve - Riding The Storm ft. Jaiyen (Original Mix) [Tenampa Recordings]
03. Paul Schmidpeter - Prudence (Original Mix) [Ampispazi Recordings]
04. Jeromy Nail - Don't You (Feel Me) (Brett Johnson Remix) [Uniting Souls Music]
05. 2040 - Frontiers (Original Mix) [Plotzlich Musik]
06. atish - Peculiar Colors (Lee Jones Remix) [Manjumasi Music]
07. Mik Kartl - Tunnels (Helmut Dubnitzky Remix) [Hidden Vibes]
08. Joseph K - Violet (Original Mix) [Tenampa Recordings]
09...2017-06-3059 min
faces in the clouds podcastLetherette - LANGSETTE (Kev Obrien's Raconteur Floor'd Edit)Letherette - LANGSETTE (Kev Obrien's Raconteur Floor'd Edit) by Kev Obrien2017-04-0607 min