"Post a screenshot of your first 5 Steam purchases and let Bluesky judge you" Judge away, internet. There are no errors with these 5 purchases.

Glasses Man Danee@daneeboundeng.bsky.social · last yr.

"Post a screenshot of your first 5 Steam purchases and let Bluesky judge you" Well in my case it was less "first 5 steam purchases" and more "first 5 games I had to install Steam for to play."

"Are you selling me a solution or a dependency?" is a question I think more people should ask.

If this is what it comes down to now, the constant specter of AI in every fan translation, it's probably a sign that we need to go full force on studying and learning Japanese. It'll give us a useful skill AND any time a new slop translation comes out we'll be able to pooh-pooh it with no worries

Sasha's Retrobytes 🏳️‍⚧️@sharkabytes.bsky.social · 2d ago

Giving a heads-up on a potential GenAai translation released today after doing a bit of investigation as I know it's one that'll have some buzz: Saturn cyberpunk RPG Cyberdoll. There is no mention of it in on the github and details BUT it's from the same team who did Segagaga's and used it.

www.iheartpizza.com is live! PLEASE JOIN OUR MAILING LIST for updates! BIG news is coming soon regarding our first game releases, & the grand opening of our cozy little pizza place! Thank you all for your support! We love you to pizzas!

Question for the No Man's Sky enjoyers... does the gsme ever reach a point where you aren't gathering and crafting anymore? Because that is the entirety of the early game and it is not for me.

Nearly 30 years later, Sonic Adventure is still the best 3D Sonic game.

The Sega of Old is long since dead, but i'll always have the memories. And three dreamcasts.

Space Man@spaceds8008s.bsky.social · last wk.

the dreamcast was a special, beloved machine for so many reasons. The sega everyone actually likes died with it. Associating that era's games with the most controversial and culturally void tech of our time at best depressing. I'm sure it will sell ok, but it will prob have a negative memory. shame.

Just got back from my local library with three new books to read and a whole lot more i'm thinking about for next time. If you haven't been to your library lately, I encourage you to go and borrow something. Library funding is based largely on usage so the more you use it, the more $ they can get!

Arthur and Friends: Library Card Fun

Alt: Arthur and Friends: having fun isnt hard when you've got a Library Card

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If you don't want to talk about your use of AI, don't use AI.

lex luddy needs a nap@lexluddy.xyz · last wk.

Some more Gamescom reporting from me. When pushed to elaborate on what using Generative AI "as part of the ideation process" meant for those unfamiliar with the process, the Crazy Taxi series creator told me, "Today I would like to talk about Crazy Taxi: World Tour, and the time is limited."

Sorry to everyone I just followed through this pack and have now unfollowed. That was a LOT of posts newly added to my main feed and I wasn't ready for that.

Daniel J. Menezes@danjohnston.uk · 2w ago

Creating this no-ai indie games starter pack is one of the best things I ever did on BlueSky. Lots of great developers in here, making things with their own hands, some of whom I might not have found otherwise!! go.bsky.app/78u8M6Y

RIP Propeller Arena

Anyway if you want new games like Professor Layton that aren't made with AI, look up the Detective Grimoire games (Tangle Tower / The Mermaid's Mask)

There are all kinds of reasons people don't buy a game. Don't like the genre, don't like the art style, too easy/hard, etc. But in those cases there will also typically be people who DO like the genre; DO like the art style; DO like the difficulty.

I'm excited for this. I ordered Jeremy's SG-1000 book back when he posted that video of himself with the shipment recently arrived in the LRG warehouse. It took a month and a couple followup emails to LRG customer service to get it shipped. For an in stock item.

Jeremy Parish (Radio Edit)@jparish.bsky.social · 2w ago

A brief note about my future book projects, beginning with the first volume of SMS Works (which is to say, it's mostly an excuse to create this thumbnail): A small announcement about SMS Works in print youtu.be/ePfVfWy0ks8

When a new retrogaming YouTube channel, Podcast, etc. posts to Bsky and their images are the most obviously AI generated thing you've ever seen... Congratulations on your "content". I'll never watch/listen to it.

Block Anime Meme

Alt: Anime woman puts down her coffee with an annoyed look, then moves her mouse and clicks the block button

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A certain internet shock image would have been even more shocking if Mario's face had been in the middle.

Retro Game Art 🎮🖼️🍂👻🦇@retrogameart.bsky.social · 2w ago

Nintendo 3DS Advertisement (2011) #retro #art #gaming #Nintendo

Was reading an article that talked about the classic film 12 Angry Men starring Henry Ford as Juror Number 8. I stopped reading at that point.

Announcing: Thank You Bus Driver! Our very first Double Fine Action Labs title, this is a fun-sized, chaotic game where you take on the role of a town’s bus driver trying to get through the day with minimal rule breaking and maximum gratitude. 

Thank You Bus Driver Announcement Trailer

https://www.doublefine.com/games/thank-you-bus-driverKeep 'em in ...

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My spouse coughing after eating some of these and a piece found its way to the spot at the back of the throat that irritates. "They're trying to kill me!" "Yay, murder pretzels!" I respond. "They're evil." "Evil, but tasty." She replies back. That is a phrase I want to keep using.

Not to be blunt but not buying particular books and movies for your child is actually super easy and my parents did it to me all the time because they were the parents and I was the child

Updates on our new 2D fighter GO FOR IT! - We're launching a website soon, along with a mailing list 👀 - We've added 3 NEW characters 👊 - ...and we'll be revealing ANOTHER special guest star very soon! 💪 You want our best? Let's GO FOR IT!

Me on my way to burninate some peasants.

made this edit in a fit of rage

Speaking of old style RPGs, I am still surprised Moonring didn't explode the way it deserved to. FREE Ultima 4-like from one of the creators of Fable? Why are you not playing this?? store.steampowered.com/app/2373630/...

Moonring on Steam

A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

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"I already boycott The New York Times/don't have a subscription, what can I do?" A lot! You can: * Share our call for boycott. Tell others about the NYT's role in trans genocide * Stop sharing NYT links, even to dunk on them * Pressure the pension/retirement funds invested in the NYT to divest

Trans News Network@transnews.network · 4w ago

"If trans people want a boycott of The New York Times, where's the call to do so?" Here is a declaration laying out how the NYT is a key driver of trans genocide, why boycotts work and why anyone who gives a damn about trans lives and rights must boycott The New York Times.

there used to be a strong correlation between seeing neat things online, and the person who made it: 1. is very knowledgeable and passionate about it 2. put love and care into it 3. is getting recognition for it but that trust is now gone, the grifters skipped to step 3, the slop ghouls have won

We’re not changing it.

Hi I'm a AAA dev who is now indie. It's a depressing time, and it would be uplifting to see games industry folks boycott The Game Awards. Later this year Geoff is going to be handing awards to people who literally use plagiarism machines, after unheard of layoffs. Please just don't go.

Kotaku@kotaku.com · 4w ago

Worried about your growing games wishlist? Here's some help to make it smaller https://kotaku.com/opening-night-live-2026-genai-slop-games-geoff-keighley-2000728477