Kernic

Balatro looks like poker and plays like it at first. But then the Jokers and other special cards come into play, and suddenly the game of chance opens up a huge variety of tactics. A short review of the unusual rogue-like card game.

In a recent hotfix, developer Fatshark has heavily censored the existing versions of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for Germany, Austria, and Japan, in some cases by mistake. This has now sparked a shitstorm from players directed at Fatshark, which is only partially justified.

More RAM after all - a hardware upgrade. Why I upgraded and what has changed. Is more RAM worth it?

Orion, Arc, and Zen - The new browser generation. Innovative browsers beyond Chrome and Firefox. What makes these new browsers special?

Gripe Session: Who designs packaging like this? Frustrating experiences with unnecessary packaging. A critique of wasteful packaging design.

Back to Arch Linux again - the never-ending distro-hopping story. Why I always return to Arch. What makes this distribution special.

Exploring the Infinite Expanse - Space Gaming. Why space games are so fascinating. My current favorites.

No more motivation for Albion Online. Why I lost interest. Thoughts on MMO burnout.

Water Under the Bridge? The Scrub Daddy in Action. Does the hyped-up sponge live up to its promises? A test of a viral product.

Conclusion of the Peloponnese road trip - a look back. What was great, what would I do differently? A summary of our experiences in Greece.