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  • Metal Gear Solid (1998) Review

    Metal Gear Solid critiques war while engaging players in conflict, emphasizing stealth over violence. The narrative blends action with reflective moments, evoking empathy for characters despite their tragic fates. It humorously balances serious themes with absurdity, offering commentary on nuclear arms and personal choices. The game remains impactful even decades later.

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  • February 2025 Wallpapers

    I’m happy to share my second month of wallpapers for 2025. As you can see, there are a few running themes. Download these all at once on Gumroad ➡️

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  • Thoughts on Designing Ambidex

    Ambidex introduces an innovative controller family for the Delta emulator, building on the success of the original Idle controller. Designed for one-handed play, it maintains a consistent button layout across multiple consoles, aiding muscle memory. However, some configurations may present comfort issues, especially for specific games. Enjoy classic gaming with improved controls!

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  • Photoshop Script: Update Layers with Incrementing Dates

    I create my daily wallpapers in Photoshop. I name the layer the date, so that on export I don’t have to rename it. I’ve manually updated the date for a month, and I don’t want to do it anymore. So I figured out a way to automatically update every layer with incrementing dates. Using this

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  • January 2025 Wallpapers

    The first month of 2025 wallpapers includes various themes with a seamless gradient in week 3 and diverse interpretations in week 5, available for download via a OneDrive link.

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  • How to keep up with K Sawyer Paul

    It should be easy to keep up with people you like on the internet. My Main Website If you’re reading this, you’re on my website. I think everyone should have a website, even if it’s just a name and a contact page. The only person who should be able to change it on a whim

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  • You Chose Poorly S5E1: Tech Turns Heel

    Mikey and Sawyer start the new season with tech news, and it’s bleak! It’s a politically-charged episode, but tech is politically charged right now. Maybe it always was. We discuss cancelling products and people, what good that seems to do for us, and how to find small victories during tough times. Show notes:

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  • Sawyer’s Movie Log, 2024

    Previously: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 See: My Personal Interpretation of Star Ratings ⭐ You can always follow me on Letterboxd, the only good social network, for reviews as I see them. My favourite movies released in 2024 Love Lies Bleeding. It’s a great movie in 2024 but I also have a hunch it’ll age very well.

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  • Sawyer’s Photo Log, 2024

    This year, in addition to making blog posts about the stuff I consumed, I’m adding this one, my favourite photos I took this year. Two things happened in 2024 that dominated my photo collection. We adopted 2 kittens, and we went to Japan. These are the things cameras are made for. My 2024 Photo Library

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  • Sawyer’s TV Log, 2024

    The author lists new shows and seasons watched in 2024, including titles like “Frieren” and “Demon Slayer.” They express frustration with Plex’s limited watch list features and poor tracking of shows. Ultimately, the author decides to return to using TV Trakt for better organization of their media preferences.

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