one of the threads about the Wilson-course that has especially rankled me in the suggestion that she should be grateful for how Nolan raised her profile.
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amr is the best possible person you could have writing on this I think.
amr al-aaser@siegarettes.bsky.social · last wk.ok, throwing this out there, but if anyone needs a freelancer to review Marvel Tokon I'd love to give it a shot I've wrote a couple of different essays on fighting games, and also ran a podcast about fighting games and what we love about them: www.abnormalmapping.com/handtohand
ok, throwing this out there, but if anyone needs a freelancer to review Marvel Tokon I'd love to give it a shot I've wrote a couple of different essays on fighting games, and also ran a podcast about fighting games and what we love about them: www.abnormalmapping.com/handtohand
Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart!
Go beyond the battle with Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart!, a podcast where we take a look at fighting games as complete works of art, and appreciate the beautiful communication they enable. Join hosts ...
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Went to a mechanic yesterday and they told me that repairs will likely be in the $800-$1300 range due to damage from my car being broken into. Hitting $2500 on our gfm would really take some of the pressure off of us. We appreciate the help so far, every boost and $1 really helps us out! #MutualAid
Liv ⚧️@ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 2w agoWe are currently struggling hard to deal with car repairs (my starter motor is failing following a break-in), make rent, and accomplish all of the other things that involve taking care of a teenager. Every $1 and repost on this gofundme really helps us out! gofund.me/f4ff50309
I stand with Emily Wilson because I know she would also be really annoyed by Hades
Wrote about the tactics game PRELUDE DARK PAIN. Which I though was mostly really neat...
Prelude Dark Pain Early Access Impressions - The Wand Report
This is a dark and deep tactics game, with dreadful nuances and gorgeous complexities.
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Interviewed a few people about rising costs associated with games and how they are making the hobby work for them when it is pushing them out.
Rising Costs Have Forced These Gamers To Make Tough Decisions
As prices rise and stock dwindles, these gamers wonder if there is a place for them in the hobby anymore.
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Interviewed a few people about rising costs associated with games and how they are making the hobby work for them when it is pushing them out.
Rising Costs Have Forced These Gamers To Make Tough Decisions
As prices rise and stock dwindles, these gamers wonder if there is a place for them in the hobby anymore.
gamespot.com
Here is a little piece I wrote for a local film zine called "Fear The Double" about Twin Peaks, Us, and class consciousness.
Struggling to make ends meet and would really appreciate the help www.paypal.com/paypalme/blu...
Boosting for the evening crowd — we’d really appreciate help with this, as Salem’s been suffering from halos and other visual imperfections since they had LASIK done on their insurance last year. A $100 direct donation would really help us out a whole lot!
Liv ⚧️@ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 2w agoStill at $1447/2000 and dealing with a $70 overdraft — Salem’s also got an important eye doctor appointment tomorrow that requires about $100 up front. We’re feeling very overwhelmed between these and the things listed in the quoted post, and would appreciate any help! #MutualAidBoost
I'm back on my FREAKING soapbox... talking about the OTHER Supergiant game about jealous and capricious gods.
It's Time We Admit That Hades Isn't Supergiant's Best Game About Temperamental Gods
Bastion is the root of both Hades' action mechanics and its mythical themes.
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unraveled@unraveledpress.com · 3w agoHappening now in Chicago: community members and activists are in the La Villita/Little Village neighborhood to demonstrate against continued ICE violence in across the country. In just the last two weeks, ICE agents have killed 2 men. A 3rd died running from agents, and a 4th died in ICE custody.
Still at $1447/2000 and dealing with a $70 overdraft — Salem’s also got an important eye doctor appointment tomorrow that requires about $100 up front. We’re feeling very overwhelmed between these and the things listed in the quoted post, and would appreciate any help! #MutualAidBoost
Liv ⚧️@ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 3w agoWe’re currently at $1282/4000 on this gofundme — can we reach $2000 in the next few days for help with urgent, strictly necessary car repairs, food, toiletries, meds, and other needs? Every boost and $1 really helps out myself, my girlfriend, and their little sister! gofund.me/f97e3f7fe
My friend Janet hasn’t been able to work this week because of the smoke. She could use some help making up the difference! www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-tra...
Donate to Help a trans delivery worker who can't work due to smog, organized by Alex Halik
Hi. My name is Janet. I am a disabled trans woman who currently w… Alex Halik needs your support for Help a trans delivery worker who can't work due to smog
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We’re currently at $1282/4000 on this gofundme — can we reach $2000 in the next few days for help with urgent, strictly necessary car repairs, food, toiletries, meds, and other needs? Every boost and $1 really helps out myself, my girlfriend, and their little sister! gofund.me/f97e3f7fe
Donate to Providing a Stable Home for a Teenage Victim of SA, organized by Olivia Milewski
These past couple of months have been a critical time for us. We h… Olivia Milewski needs your support for Providing a Stable Home for a Teenage Victim of SA
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Letter: Why hasn't the LDS Church filed opposition to the Texas abortion ban, since it limits the religious freedom of LDS members (LDS policy permits abortion in circumstances Texas made illegal).
Letter: The LDS Church’s actions suggest it doesn’t care about advancing religious liberty as a universal principle
Letter: Why hasn't the LDS Church filed opposition to the Texas abortion ban, since it limits the religious freedom of LDS members (LDS policy permits abortion in circumstances Texas made illegal).
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Thinking a lot about Sam Neill, truly an essential part of every movie I’ve seen him in and such a magician at turning his natural charisma cold or manic.
Boosting for the evening crowd: we’re at 217/1500! After trying and failing to jump start the car today, I’ve determined it likely needs a new starter motor. Cheapest towing to a place I trust costs $130; even hitting $400 out of our goal would let me cover this and put a down payment on repairs!
Liv ⚧️@ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 3w ago$55/1500! Thank you to those that donated! This has been one of the most stressful weeks of our lives and we truly need all the help we can get. Every boost and $1 helps three lesbians (including a teenager) with food, critical household supplies, and pressing car repairs! #MutualAid #TransCrowdfund
You can and should point out that police killing people daily is the "norm" in America. But that doesn't mean you *accept* the normalization of this violence and the way some people rush to smugly point these things out contributes to collective fatigue. Your horror has been stolen from you.
If you've scraped plans to buy a console, upgrade your PC, or otherwise changed your plans vis a vis gaming because of escalating costs, I want to talk to you for a GameSpot feature! DM or email contact (at) graceinthemachine (dot) com
Nothing on this yet and feeling desperate and overwhelmed as I’m planning to take it to the shop today. Even being without our car for a couple days has made it a lot more stressful getting around, especially with a teenager around to keep busy. We appreciate every boost and $1 on this post!
Liv ⚧️@ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 4w agoBringing this back around: my car was broken into and stolen a few weeks back. We recovered it but there was some damage — now the starter isn’t working. We’d like to raise $1500 to make repairs; it has really helped out two disabled people, + Salem’s sister staying with us! gofund.me/cca518b25
anyways, subscribe to Stop Caring. Big moves for 2027 planned, I just have to move in silence because the HATERS WILL SABOTAGE US. www.stopcar.ing
Stop Caring
A publication about video games focused on the ways they evoke unique cultural conversations as well as the personal lessons we can learn from them as artistic media.
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Bringing this back around: my car was broken into and stolen a few weeks back. We recovered it but there was some damage — now the starter isn’t working. We’d like to raise $1500 to make repairs; it has really helped out two disabled people, + Salem’s sister staying with us! gofund.me/cca518b25
Donate to Providing a Stable Home for a Teenage Victim of SA, organized by Olivia Milewski
These past couple of months have been a critical time for us. We h… Olivia Milewski needs your support for Providing a Stable Home for a Teenage Victim of SA
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One of the things that is obviously galling and but never ceases to disturb me about layoffs is how disconnected the people making these decisions are from the workplaces they are affecting.
Here is a verified gofundme for his family: gofund.me/bf251d4ee
Donate to In Loving Memory of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52 Years Old, organized by LULAC Institute, Inc.
On the morning of July 7, 2026, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was ta… LULAC Institute, Inc. needs your support for In Loving Memory of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52 Years Old
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Marisa Kabas@marisakabas.bsky.social · 4w agoThe ICE murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo deserves the same fury as Renee Good and Alex Pretti
We are off to the races of covering visual novels for girls about kissing boys AND true to form we are starting with a game that is only barely about kissing!!!
The Imaginary Engine Review@tier-review.com · 4w agoKicking off our issue on Otome with an essay from Ludzu on sublimated eroticism, violence and realism, and anti-romance.