Gaben Buys Yacht Company, RIP Ebuyer, RIP AOL, Cranky Gameboys & More - Ramble 125
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXwRGTL40pg
In this episode I talk about the end of AOL’s dialup service after more than 30 years, a faster software Xbox 360 hack, Gabe Newell’s new yacht company, the end of Ebuyer, Settlers II on Amiga, a Gameboy emulator for the Playdate console & more!
Chapters
- 00:00 – RIP AOL Dialup
- 04:18 – Xbox 360 Software Exploit Gets Even Better
- 08:53 – Gaben Sails The Seven Seas
- 13:59 – RIP Ebuyer
- 22:20 – Settlers II Finally Comes To The Amiga!
- 30:13 – New Playdate Game Boy Emulator
- 38:20 – Video(s) of the Week
- 45:21 – And Finally…
Original Video Links
Episode Links:
AOL Ends Dialup Service: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0yy3e6z4zo
Xbox360BadUpdate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycY09EUm8wA
GitHub For The Above: https://github.com/grimdoomer/Xbox360BadUpdate
Gaben Buys Yacht Company: https://www.theverge.com/news/718639/gabe-newell-valve-superyacht-oceanco
Ebuyer Acquired By Fraser Group: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/12/uk_tech_retailer_ebuyer_heads
Eugh: https://www.ebuyer.com
Settlers Online: https://www.thesettlersonline.com
Settlers II For Amiga: https://lookbehindyou.de/en/product/thesettlers2amiga
Crankboy Playdate GB Emulator: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/08/crankboy-is-a-playdate-game-boy-emulator-with-impressive-performance
GitHub For The Above: https://github.com/CrankBoyHQ/crankboy-app
BOOM! Atari 2600 Bomberman Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km7pHKpOK3A
Champ Games: https://champ.games
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