Black Forest Labs (like Stability AI) likely took a bunch of work off the internet in order to train their AI. A bill in California would force transparency in their dataset. Want to help it pass? Please sign this petition in support, it'll take you 2 minutes: tinyurl.com/4uxbp963 1/

Karla Ortiz@kortizart.bsky.social · 2mo ago

1/ This company’s models were trained on web scraped datasets (like LAION) and their founders are ex-Stability AI employees who engage in the same thieving practices that led artists like myself to sue Stability. GenAi companies NEED big names to sanitize their exploitation and crippling PR.

I couldn’t imagine working at a place that tracked my time (vs output) & trying to manage my health bc EVERYTHING overlaps with the work day. Just wrapped up my first infusion & I was here for 3.5 hours. TLDR: very grateful for my current situation Ps- Prioritize your health

I’ve started responding to people who email me asking if I want a free game key to cover their game if they need consulting for influencer marketing. I don’t even know the last time I made content and all half decent tools let you filter out those who aren’t active. Don’t buy old influencer lists

So I was just laid off from Vicariously. If you‘ve got an opening in PR/marketing and want to hire someone who does good work and has a family to support, I’m your guy. Any reposts super appreciated.

After a remarkable run, my time as Director of Client Services at UberStrategist has come to a bittersweet end. This role gave me chance to work alongside *incredibly* talented people, to help build something meaningful, and to grow in ways I genuinely didn't expect. 1/2

After a remarkable run, my time as Director of Client Services at UberStrategist has come to a bittersweet end. This role gave me chance to work alongside *incredibly* talented people, to help build something meaningful, and to grow in ways I genuinely didn't expect. 1/2

CJ and the team at @uberstrategist.com were instrumental to our success at Nightdive - every interview, podcast, review, and event we participated in was elevated as a result of their involvement. I will miss you guys, but I'll always still be here for you.

CJ Melendez@cjmelendez.bsky.social · 5mo ago

After 8 years and 20 launches, I’m sad to say that as of March 31, I, @seanatus.bsky.social, and UberStrategist will no longer represent Nightdive Studios. Today I sent my last Nightdive media alert. FortySeven now has the honor of representing all Atari-owned studios.

What a very lovely day!

Heading to #GDC next week? A bunch of game industry veterans from the @thegig.bsky.social have contributed to this handy guide feat tips, tricks, and more. Full guide here - thegig.guide/gdc Thanks to @neurotic.bsky.social @tenaciouschi.bsky.social @alykkat.bsky.social for their contributions

We’re heading to GDC!💥 @alykkat.bsky.social and @cjmelendez.bsky.social will be in San Francisco from March 9 to 13, meeting with developers and publishers across the industry. It’s always a week of big conversations and bold ideas. If you’re attending, let’s talk. 📩 workwithus@uberstrategist.com

FAQ * RSVP confirmations for the GIG party (thegig.social/gdc) will start going out later today. They go out in batches, and are not entirely based on a 'first come first in', as we work to create a good mix. That said, if you were one of the first 100 to RSVP, you'll definitely be approved.

My day was absolutely made by @alykkat.bsky.social today. "Something about your aesthetic, Kay, says 'I *only* work on vampire games.'" 😂 I am seen. 🦇

a cartoon character with long blonde hair is smiling

ALT: a cartoon character with long blonde hair is smiling

media.tenor.com

Did you love Hollow Knight: Silksong? Were you blown away by the recent Mio: Memories in Orbit? Do you need MORE precision platforming RPG ACTION?! LUCID is your next must-play.

Apogee Entertainment@apogeeent.com · 5mo ago

💠 The LUCID #SteamNextFest demo is live now! Explore a crystalpunk world, master fluid movement, and unleash powerful Crystal Arts in the world’s first Celestoidvania.

We’re heading to PAX East! Mario, @alykkat.bsky.social, Brooke, and @seanatus.bsky.social will be in Boston from March 26 to 28, meeting with clients, partners, and creators. Want to connect at the show? Email workwithus@uberstrategist.com Who are you most excited to see this year?

Love when people read only fragments of an email that outlines everything we need 🙃

Congratulations to South of Midnight for taking home the #DICEAwards in Outstanding Achievement in Animation! @compulsiongames.bsky.social

DICE AWARDS

For everything there is to despair there are many reasons to have hope.

Sean Hollister@seanhollister.bsky.social · 6mo ago

In 1943, musician Woody Guthrie placed a message on his guitar: "This machine kills fascists." I am part of a group that's shipped half a million free 3D-printed whistles to defend against ICE — 200,000 of them in the first week of February alone. This is the story of the "Whistle Crew."

When a Japanese market opens up not far from you. (:

A good thing you can do about this instead of dooming is Google “how to become a poll observer in [your town]”

Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Breaking: The White House press secretary just said she "can't guarantee" that ICE won't be around polling locations in November.

Hello comrades I'm looking for writers who cover table top news and are also fans of a certain Lovecraftian god-squid 〃く⁠コ⁠:⁠彡 ₊ ˚ ⊹

Submissions closed last week, and y'all, we have an amazing group of games on deck. Looking forward to sharing them on Feb 19th!

Shawn Alexander Allen@shawndoublea.bsky.social · 6mo ago

We want your games! Black folks making games, we want to see and share your dope trailers for your upcoming releases! OR some developer commentary over gameplay. Only requirements are - game must not be out (or released in the last few weeks) AND footage must be dope.

Any casual peek at the news lately:

#gamedevs let’s chat marketing! I’ll be at DICE, GDC, and PAX EAST — oh my! PR INFLUENCER COMMUNITY STEAM PAGES STRATEGY ADS If you’re a game dev & gonna be around for any of the events let me know!

“We’re being marketed to everywhere we go all the time. It used to be, you had to see a product 7 times before you were primed to buy it.[..], it’s now upwards of 15. So, I think, we need, as an industry, need to realise that we need to do a little more planning.” frvr.com/blog/news/pr...

PR veterans explain how Games Media’s silent mass layoffs are hurting game discoverability and your connection with developers

UberStrategist PR veterans explain why the mass games media layoffs are a huge issue for the discoverability of new games.

frvr.com

CREATORS HEED MY CALL!!! If you like video games, ttrpg, tcg, anime/manga, and cool shit please fill out this form! uberstrategist.link/content-creator-signup

WHOOOOOO is gonna be at DICE? ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧

Literally my first media subscription since I canceled the newspaper. Fuck ‘em up @midimyers.com

Maddy Myers 🏳️‍🌈@midimyers.com · 6mo ago

last chance!!! i am gonna wake up early and flip a metaphorical large switch tomorrow for all of this 🙌🏻