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they/them, migratory bird, secretary bird lover, love movies (especially horror) and games (especially... no true definition) I also have writings and stuff at bloomedwings.com
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Just think, if Cesare hadn't gotten distracted we might not be getting Seth Rogen Animal Farm.

I genuinely wonder if there's some psychological or sociological research with game studies crossover to be done about this phenomenon, in the sense that I think the scold-y replies have an almost gamified air, to me? Like the belief social media conversations are a thing you can "win."

I try to bang this drum a LOT whenever I can. "Switch 2 is just a lot of ports! Who cares?" Well, I don't care. But the millions of people who only own a Switch, don't want a PC gaming rig, and have been waiting for a Switch 2 care. They care a lot.

you get exactly what you pay for with cuomo, always.

Yoshi gets it

This series has been a highlight of Unwinnable; cannot recommend subscribing enough.

Now up on the web, a dialogue with @jacobgeller.com! We talk about the video essay, creating tone, and How A Game Lives.

game companies shall not rest until no one has to suffer the disgusting indignity of playing a ps1 game ever again

This is the one where we tell you you can give Robin and I money now ko-fi.com/girlmodepod

Enigma Heart, our sapphic-infused take on the most underrated Zelda game, is now on Steam! Wishlist it now to be notified when it releases! store.steampowered.com/app/2986980/... We'll also be releasing on itch: hadrosoft.itch.io/enigma-heart

actually this episode is good because of how hot gamer scully is. also this episode was written by William Gibson lol

Permissive parenting but for grown adults with jobs who can’t emotionally handle being told to “read anything else”

In previous Amberspire design diaries I've talked off and on about my design and experience goals of making an "old city" with specific kinds of friction and decisions for the player.. Today all those thoughts are put in one place: lunardivision.net/creating-an-...

lend us your buster sword to fight the economics of traditional publishing

Is all this weird reaction to Sabrina Carpenter being submissive because people get dominated by her in Fortnite?

If you aren't from the U.S. south, you may not understand how perfect these are.

for this week's all time bangers i accidentally end up getting a little addicted to The Bard's Tale:

play scarlet hollow i dare you do it for Her

honestly transphobic that I have to unlock Daisy

I need people to stop using “there is no ethical consumption under capitalism” as an excuse to hand their money to companies that are genocide perpetrators/accomplices The phrase was meant to indict companies that market themselves as “ethical consumption” not to give you permission to not care -K⚡️

dude this party is such an echo chamber. it's just friends hanging out and chilling and having a good time. you need to invite some people over who want to kill you with hammers

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼, 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀. ✊🏻

Still true

This is the exact reason people should be wearing masks *everywhere*. To work, to the store, just walking out and about. If only some people wear it or only to protests they will be easier to criminalize. You want something to do to resist fascism every day? Here is your opportunity. Mask tf up.

The reason you don't actually see the KKK in downtown Atlanta is extremely easy to understand.

guy looks like the last potato in the bag

I still love this trailer so much! Love its thematic color coordinated opening, the twist reveal, Pac’s lovingly referential moveset & sound design, and the end with their release years as a nice extra game history lesson 🥰 Truly a trailer oozing with character and love for the era. Bless Sakurai 🙏

as more people get out into the street, some questions worth asking: - what risks/sacrifices are you willing to make for what you believe in? - are your actions symbolic or do they have material impact? do they protect ppl from state violence? - is your community in need of your energy elsewhere?

Can’t wait to unpack our identical opinions next episode. @patrickklepek.bsky.social

r e m i n d e r

I couldn't NOT do this.

This, to me, is GQuX

Greta Thunberg, arriving back in Europe after her abduction by Israel in international waters, explains in 40 seconds why western governments are colluding in genocide:

His "defense" of Green Inferno was always bad and now he gets to put it in the actual world. Also the fact that he claimed to be against "slacktivism" despite the movie characters and now Greta actually going and doing something while he posts... like lmao. Lol.

I'm sick with Covid, so I made this, an idea I've had for MONTHS now, Street Fighter 6 with Hanna Barbera Sound effects.

PSA that Eli Roth does not deserve your support, horror fans.

I should resurrect Hot Gamer Collective, we need it now

We're definitely like just one more TikTok away from the Splitgate dude using racial slurs on the work account.

hell of a press release