Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week, the Funko drama gets stranger. We’ll discuss. Plus, how close are we to PS3 Emulation on the Raspberry Pi? Trick question, it’s already here! And what does Valve have cooking for tonight’s Game Awards? Maybe some new hardware? Who knows.
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❯ Funko uses AI to take down Itch https://x.com/itchio/status/1866017758040993829
❯ Funko called Itch's mom https://x.com/itchio/status/1866239798924763227
❯ Funko's Statement https://x.com/OriginalFunko/status/1866255848366039468
❯ Itch's founder speaks out: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42364033
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❯ Raspberry Pi 5 running RPCS3 footage: youtube.com/watch?v=GWD5B87W3ig
❯ Valve Fremont: reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/1h7521g/looks_like_valve_is_working_on_a_steamos_device/?rdt=57242
❯ CEC for Fremont gitlab.com/evlaV/linux-integration/-/commit/3d92f93a76012f9dc9cb2d75eb0da7ecc93b9bd2
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00:00 Introduction
00:23 Funko vs. Itch.io
04:25 Unreal Tournament's updated page
06:44 Deals of the Week
07:51 Refurbished Steam Deck OLED now on sale
09:29 RPCS3 on Raspberry Pi is HERE
10:49 Valve Fremont hints at SteamOS console
12:46 The Game Awards are tonight
About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
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This week, the Funko drama gets stranger. We’ll discuss. Plus, how close are we to PS3 Emulation on the Raspberry Pi? Trick question, it’s already here! And what does Valve have cooking for tonight’s Game Awards? Maybe some new hardware? Who knows.
*My Game*
❯ Dudelings on Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
*Affiliate links*
Featured in this video:
❯ Humble's Raw Fury bundle: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/e11zeQ
❯ Disco Elysium - 70% off: track.adtraction.com/t/t?a=1578845458&as=1922392091&t=2&tk=1&url=https://www.gog.com/en/game/disco_elysium
❯ Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - 80% off: track.adtraction.com/t/t?a=1578845458&as=1922392091&t=2&tk=1&url=https://www.gog.com/en/game/the_witcher_3_wild_hunt_game_of_the_year_edition
❯ Tomb Raider GOTY - 85% off: track.adtraction.com/t/t?a=1578845458&as=1922392091&t=2&tk=1&url=https://www.gog.com/en/game/tomb_raider_goty
Services I Recommend:
❯ Proton Drive: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=43&aff_id=10074
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❯ Proton Mail: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074
Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: amzn.to/4fAha2h
Links & Resources:
❯ Funko uses AI to take down Itch https://x.com/itchio/status/1866017758040993829
❯ Funko called Itch's mom https://x.com/itchio/status/1866239798924763227
❯ Funko's Statement https://x.com/OriginalFunko/status/1866255848366039468
❯ Itch's founder speaks out: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42364033
❯ Epic's new Unreal Tournament Page: epicgames.com/unrealtournament
❯ UT Community: oldunreal.com
❯ Refurbished Steam Deck OLED: store.steampowered.com/sale/steamdeckrefurbished
❯ RPCS3 arm64 build for Raspberry Pi: rpcs3.net/blog/2024/12/09/introducing-rpcs3-for-arm64
❯ Raspberry Pi 5 running RPCS3 footage: youtube.com/watch?v=GWD5B87W3ig
❯ Valve Fremont: reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/1h7521g/looks_like_valve_is_working_on_a_steamos_device/?rdt=57242
❯ CEC for Fremont gitlab.com/evlaV/linux-integration/-/commit/3d92f93a76012f9dc9cb2d75eb0da7ecc93b9bd2
❯ SadlyItsBradly digs up more evidence: https://x.com/SadlyItsBradley/status/1864817868346360011
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ Merchandise: shop.heavyelement.io
❯ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
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00:00 Introduction
00:23 Funko vs. Itch.io
04:25 Unreal Tournament's updated page
06:44 Deals of the Week
07:51 Refurbished Steam Deck OLED now on sale
09:29 RPCS3 on Raspberry Pi is HERE
10:49 Valve Fremont hints at SteamOS console
12:46 The Game Awards are tonight
About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
