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GAMING WTF?!!!

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I have been a gamer for a long time, before the days before Updates and fixing glitches. Back then the only way to fix something is reissue the entire game on another cartridge. Revenge of Shinobi Genesis/ Mega Drive has no less than 7 versions.

But I know that title drew you here. I watch Spawn Wave and a few other gaming sites I follow regularly to keep an eye out for what is going on. I say now more than ever. You can go to a store or some site and say to yourself WTF?!!!

I swear I see endless posts saying the Switch 2 is a total disaster and it will put Nintendo under. Which is a total lie, the Switch 2 is doing fine. Yes I do agree I think Nintendo is being a bit greedy, but it’s the same when DLC 1st appeared in gaming. My 1st encounter with it was with the PSP. The only thing back then was what other gamers posted. Was this DLC worth it?!!! In a few cases some got labeled as a rip off. While others blew my mind, the DLC for Mario Kart 7 and 8 comes to mind.

For a while as we waited for the gaming companies namely Microsoft and Sony to announce their new console. Rumors had it that the Playstation 3 was going to be the next big thing. I own a PS3 and still think it holds up well against any of the current consoles. Yes I know it hasn’t as many bells and whistles, but have a GTA fan play it on the PS3 they are happy.

But that isn’t what happened.

I might as well start with the T Rex in front of your screen.

That RAM shortage!!!

Which is so crazy it would literally double the price of a PS6 and this comes from Sony directly.

The cause AI, no wonder why I hate it

So if you haven’t already heard, what has literally taken over gaming?

The 3DS

Yes, The 3DS

Want to hear something even weirder?

The Streetpass feature are taking over some panel spots at conventions.

As of when I am typing this, the 3DS was going for $400 on average.

I suggest you check out current prices.

WHY?

I own one and haven’t a clue

The 3DS is a good solid portable, lots of excellent games. Easy to mod, getting games are super easy. Except for a few titles even physical copies aren’t too bad. It also plays DS games. Mario Kart DS is so underrated.

You know what I still haven’t a clue. While playing Mario Kart 7.

I haven’t forgot the Switch 1 and yes I own one. Lots of great games and I love Arcade Archives. Getting games you rarely see these days. Is truly wonderful.

Still am unsure what Nintendo is going to do

Games are still being quietly released to the Switch and yes I agree a lot of it is shovelware. But yet the Switch 1 version of that Sonic racing game is incredible. I didn’t know that it was even capable. In fact in my opinion the best looking Switch 1 game ever.

No wonder a lot of us, including myself are confused.

Will this get any better?

Like a lot of us, it comes down to wait and see.

YouTube RAW Numbers

Ahmar Wolf

Originally I thought I had the current state of Furry YouTube figured out.

I fully admit I post videos when I want and not according to any algorithm. But still despite this, my videos use to get good numbers. My MFF Skybridge videos have average between roughly 600 to 2.7k… in the past. But 186 currently

Then there is the YouTube shorts up until this year they use to hover around 150. But this year 1.3k to 2k

Oh sure it is true what others have said of what furry videos use to get to now. But still some videos like music Infurnity 2025 : Furtopia a musical video by Polar Lion Studio has gotten 3.8k+

Then there are the non furry videos like ones by Steven Colbert some getting as high as a million views.

One explanation is the audience has changed. The YouTube numbers are real and I invite anyone who doubts this to check for themselves.

I think it has gotten to a point where do many have made the same video, or have recorded a boring videos. That the audience has shifted.

It’s not that furries have left YouTube, they are just demanding better videos.

Boring ones = low numbers.

Exciting or entertaining videos = over 1k

As to the shorts. People want to see what you can fit in YouTube’s current short limit of 3 minutes. Frankly if MFF was still open. I wound do a Skybridge video broken up until as many parts as it would fit and safely record it… without getting run over by the crowd. You seen my videos.

It’s not that they have lost interest. They just want it in short form

The numbers I see tell me I need to make some changes. Be more selective. Think of the entertainment value. That maybe a harsh way of looking at things. But that is what the numbers say.

Also posting on other platforms? It comes down to how well they know you. My short videos frankly have done well on YouTube. Meanwhile on Instagram less than 10 views.

My next convention is Indy Fur Con, I am going to make some changes and we both will see.

Is It Just Me?!!!

Ahmar Wolf

MFF it as of this very date is a little over 2 weeks from today. For me all it means packing both my backpack and suitcase and I can leave anytime. In fact my suitcase is 10 feet away, and already has some stuff.

Here I am waiting to see what MFF does…

You know by this date last year, we knew who was going to be in Dealers and had our QR codes so we couple fly through Reg. But so far nothing… OK MFF finalized Dealers at 11:59pm on Friday. But still nothing from Reg. I know I will be there on Dec 4th as there is a panel I want to see. Ok I said it already having panels on Thursday kinda threw everyone off. Especially with 49 of them.

I have gone over my personal list of panels and events multiple times. Enough so I know I will be spending most of my time at the convention center, and not just at the Dealers or Artists. Although they are apart of my plans, main focus panels.

But as we all know more than 2 weeks away

Scammer Warning: Flippa

Ahmar Wolf

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Thinking it’s a scam I did some digging. 1st of all they are the only so called company buy and selling online businesses. The other is they only had their domain for the last 7 months. Not 13 years as claimed

Their building

Which as it turns out is one of those places where anyone can rent out office space.

You might have noticed I delinked there site. To be honest there is nothing there, no web site period the last time I checked.

By the way that is the only email I ever got from them. I think someone realized that attempting to a small biz domain is dumb. There are way too many options.

Besides if anyone actually wanted to buy my domain. I have 1 question for them “WHY?!!!”

I shared this as a warning for those who have domains, if it’s too good to be true. It usually is.

Minus The Airlines

Ahmar Wolf

With the 10% cut in airline travel starting this week, and with the threat of a total shutdown of all airline travel. I felt it was time I address the issue. I am fully aware a lot of furries count on the airlines. Mainly due to work schedules. As in they can sneak a fur con in when they got the time off.

I am fairly lucky where I live, MFF is not that far away. I take the local public transportation, CTA and PACE. Then Uber back and forth from my hotel. Unfortunately I am not on any of those handy buses routes.

I know many of you can, and do.

Which only leaves getting to the con. I call this article “Minus the Airlines”, because that is a good possibility. By the time MFF rolls around in just a few weeks. There might be nothing flying. Let me make that clear, I am not saying it’s going to happen… but it might.

Then what to do?

I have made it no secret that I love trains. I think train travel is the best, wide seats, food options and if your inclined you can get an adult drink. Are all great.

But I am also fully aware that this is not an option for some, neither are the buses. For all 6′ 2 of me I don’t exactly sit comfortable on a bus. But I do take them when there are no other option. You see I don’t drive, that is a choice, too many aggressive drivers.

So that only lives the final option… DRIVING

Is driving halfway across the country a real option?!!!

For some this maybe the only option.

Look I am not saying change your actual travel plans. But be aware of what is going on in that Looney Bin we call the White House.

I would also advise everyone “Know what your options are”.

If that includes cutting back what cons you see that maybe is another choice.

I was contacted by more than one, telling me they have already cutback. Limiting to cons they can actually drive.

Because we don’t know what those nuts in DC are planning to make our lives worse.

MFF 2025 and Future Plans

Ahmar Wolf

MFF is just over a month away and a friend and I have already made plans. I know that sounds crazy but MFF being so BIG also makes things a bit complicated. Like how to get from Point A to B, and where is that panel room is exactly.

Even though they did post a schedule, and it’s not official as it leaves out The Sponsor Brunch, which is frankly about 90% of why I get a Sponsor Badge. The food is always excellent and more than I can eat. Yes I will be making videos, they will more be split between our YouTube accounts. Speaking of food it’s a bit better this year as roughly a mile from MFF is a few really nice places to eat, that won’t having you take out a loan to buy food. Let’s not forget that Poke bowl place that usually sits in the Lobby of the Convention Center.

Then there is Denny’s, last year it became a real hangout for Furries.

Also a quick message to those staying at hotels, try and keep your room clean and toss your own trash whenever possible.

There is not much to say about MFF and the way I cover it. More or less the same as last year.

Future Plans

Indy Fur Con will be my extra con for next year, and I plan to stay at the main hotel. Unsure what the con means on their site openly wondering about Venue Plans. But it still way early to their next event around 8 months from now.

I know if they don’t move I will be eating at the Waffle House again

No Kings Day Aftermath

Ahmar Wolf

The Republicans can say what they want. BTW the orange one wanted to send roughly 500 troops to stop this. Literally how can 500 stop 100,000+ . I say plus because what you may not have heard the Cops stopped all traffic in and nearby downtown. Speaking of cops, I give many of them a big furry hug for being apart of this march. Officially they monitored the situation. But many were seen laughing and joking with the protesters.

One rumor I am already hearing it took a thunderstorm to break up the last of them. That happened around 8PM

So how big was it? Officially I am not going to say if I was there or not. But from my view if someone told me they has 500,000 I would not be surprised, one Union already posted a few had 7 million combined.

Nov 4th is Mid terms looks like we already know how it’s going to turnout

Jimmy Kimmel and Free Speech

Ahmar Wolf

It seems everyone was outraged when Kimmel was dropped. The writers, the actors even Ted Cruz was pissed off. The reason why Kimmel has a lot of friend on both sides. He even stated that in last night’s monologue. But what you may not know this extends to members of Congress. Ever noticed his list of guests. Ask yourself this, if they truly hated him, why were they on his show?

Speaking of which everyone was pissed off. Except hardline idiots who I would bet would give you the death sentence for chewing gum.

You might be wondering about why that image? Kimmel is on YouTube and it doesn’t matter who owns what. You can watch it on YouTube and it’s 100% legal and it’s there. From my understanding that new episode of Kimmel isn’t even on Hulu currently. To be legal that’s as of 6:23am 9-24-2025

It’s honestly nice to have Jimmy Kimmel back.

Furry Protection Network

Ahmar Wolf

I was recently contacted by the Furry Protection Network for an official endorsement. Which this isn’t, to be honest how can’t I endorse anyone group based upon a few DMs. I have nothing against anyone, just these days the term, “Watch Your Back”. Is something more of us really need to do.

I suggested that once they get a few gatherings without issue. Then I will look at this deal again.

I have screenshot our conversation all because “I am watching my back”, same with this post if any issues a raise.