The Nextlander Podcast 239: Requiem? Damn Near Killed 'Em
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Mar 5, 2026 They debate new Resident Evil releases, contrasting Grace’s tense horror with Leon’s action and dissecting inventory, pacing, and controls. A lively Steam Next Fest roundup covers demos like Vampire Crawlers, Replaced, Reanimal, and Forbidden Solitaire. Industry talk digs into Sony’s reported PC-port strategy, the near-Bloodborne remake, studio shutdowns and layoffs, and a first look at the live-action God of War.
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Battery Backup Test Revealed Fragile Home Power Setup
- Vinny tested his Jackery battery and UPS setup during a real evening power outage and used it to keep lights, fridge, heat, and networking running for about 6 hours and 45 minutes.
- He discovered weaknesses: a server VM drawing 250W, DNS on an unbacked garage Pi, and plans to add an automatic transfer switch and relocate services to low-power Pis.
Move Low Power Services To Pis And Secure On A UPS
- Move always-on small services (DNS, pi-hole) off high-wattage server VMs to low-power Raspberry Pis and put critical network gear on a dedicated UPS.
- Plan for an automatic transfer switch or modular battery expansion so backups cut in smoothly and you can recharge without noisy generators.
Prefer Persistent Suspend And Maintain A Save Rotation
- Use console suspend/persistent suspend features to avoid losing active progress during power events; prefer Xbox-style persistent suspend when available.
- If using consoles without robust suspend, keep save rotation and manual saves to avoid corrupted progress after outages.