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Mar 2024
23m 12s

MacStories Unwind: A Videogame Doublehea...

Federico Viticci and John Voorhees
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Spring is in the air, the cicadas are coming, and Federico is teasing a bigger and better MultiButton shortcut. That makes it the perfect time for a videogame doubleheader with Balatro and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

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Double Brood Invasion Imminent

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