During the (ongoing) jury and judging periods for the IGF this year, I wrote a little bit about my own thinking that led me to my position on this. Some fellow devs said it was helpful, and suggested I post those thoughts. So here they are, plus some context. www.clockworkworlds.com/a-couple-of-...

A Couple of Posts about AI and the IGF Awards

Hey everyone, I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect to write another letter so soon after sharing my thoughts on Penguin Colony, but maybe I should’ve been. Because by the time I was writing about that gam...

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I love Big Walk - definitely my game of the year- but I think it's important to me to stress again that we have zero AI assisted, generative or any kind of AI code in our game we're making. Every crash, bug or glitch was completely human made (aka me) and it will stay that way forever.

I have not played PB0, but found this to be a terrific delve into the music in the opening minutes. Patrick does such a great job breaking it down

Patrick Rainville@patrickrainville.bsky.social · 2d ago

The shockingly eclectic Phantom Blade 0 soundtrack #PhantomBlade #MusicAnalysis youtu.be/utSpcXzipmA

I have a video coming up on the music in Phantom Blade’s prologue. Wild stuff. Will be out next week!

Peterline6@nowplaying.cool · 7d ago

Phantom Blade Zero boasts one of the most peculiar soundtracks I’ve ever heard in an action-RPG. Listen now on your favorite platform. nowplaying.cool/the-shapeshi...

my camper is stuck... #blender3d #b3d #gamedev

My Reps are going to be so tired of me calling this week, it’s great

Greg Pak@gregpak.net · last wk.

Hey, friends! Money where my mouth is time - PLEASE call your Democratic reps and senators and tell them to publicly REJECT any anti-trans words or policies espoused by anti-trans Democrats elect like @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social! Gotta head this shit off. gregpak.net/2026/11/04/c...

Hey, friends! Money where my mouth is time - PLEASE call your Democratic reps and senators and tell them to publicly REJECT any anti-trans words or policies espoused by anti-trans Democrats elect like @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social! Gotta head this shit off. gregpak.net/2026/11/04/c...

I called my Rep and Senators to impress upon them how badly we need to replace Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries. It just takes a few minutes and I was actually able to speak to a human when calling my rep! Don’t let this become another wasted opportunity! www.house.gov/representati...

We gotta bully the fuck out of these Democrats on behalf of trans kids and trans rights. It's literally our responsibility.

It is my honor and privilege to be headed to the US Senate to serve the great state of Michigan.  Michigan, we did what they said couldn’t be done. We won. Together. Now the real work begins.

Transgender for everyone. God is nonbinary I want all of the pronouns back in the bios I want the Woke and DEI back in the workplace I want my Gay cartoons back, Medicare for All Socialism everywhere >B)

This is the most hopeful I have felt in… I don’t even know. Just PLEASE do something with these wins. And QUIT throwing trans folks under the bus.

Spread this around. Name and shame anyone who is engaging with this company or its products. Unfollow and unsubscribe even if it hurts. Refund your tickets for any convention that lets them speak. Do not let fascism into your retro gaming hobby, how we respond to this will be a defining moment.

Nora | CEO of Mega Evolution 👾@norainthefuture.tv · 2w ago

please share this & make sure it’s the only attention modretro & gamestop get for the holidays.

Commission Grayson!

Grayson@wildrumpus.bsky.social · 2w ago

only able to fill one of my slots so far! please share!

Also VOTE! On your favorite songs from Rebirth chapters 8, 9 and 10! So many incredible choices, it was tough to pick. #FFVII #Rebirth #Music #GoldenBassoon

Patrick Rainville@patrickrainville.bsky.social · 3w ago

Gi Nattak | MUSIC ANALYSIS: #FinalFantasyVII Rebirth youtu.be/YpRAmcBlWjQ

Are you like me and have no idea what a hammered dulcimer OR aleatoric music is? Patrick’s new video is fantastic and covers so many cool ideas. Check it out!

Patrick Rainville@patrickrainville.bsky.social · 3w ago

Gi Nattak | MUSIC ANALYSIS: #FinalFantasyVII Rebirth youtu.be/YpRAmcBlWjQ

It’s time! @patrickrainville.bsky.social released Music of the Lifestream featuring the Gi Nattak boss battle music and more! youtu.be/YpRAmcBlWjQ?... #FFVII #Rebirth #Music #GiNattak

Gi Nattak | MUSIC ANALYSIS: FFVII Rebirth

YouTube video by Patrick Rainville Music Analysis

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I'm sorry for being a bummer lately folks, a worm to warm your hearts instead

Part of my literal job is to fly out to physical game studios to rescue and recover historical materials that might be endangered and put them in a permanent archive. @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social is a 501(c)3 publicly funded to do that, my DMs are open, and I'm free for the next couple weeks...

We took our 5 year old kid to see “Spirited Away” in the theater, and later he told me he almost cried. I asked, “What made you want to cry?” “Because I liked the movie so much.” I love my kid

Hey CA voters! Don’t forget: DSA’s voter guide is essential for making good choices BUT also helping you understand and give some insight why. www.californiadsa.org/voterguide

That’s beautiful, Natalie! Excellent work, you should be proud

⚡Natalie Haines⭐@lightningstar1389.bsky.social · 2mo ago

At long last... the FINALE of the Sonic x Godzilla covers... My SONIC X GODZILLA 5 RI 1:15 COVER 💥💎 I've been working on the paintings for all of these covers since June of last year, finishing this one just a couple of weeks ago. Watercolor, gouache, ink, acrylic paint, and colored pencil🎨

cloud’s identity crisis 🐥 #ff7rebirth

Check out one final sneak peak of our Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary animated short: Memories and Beyond, coming November 12th, 2026! youtu.be/gg33XSAtdZM

Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories And Beyond Trailer

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Director John Hubley and dancer Olga Lunick, who served as the dance reference for the 1951 UPA short “Rooty Toot Toot.” The drawings here are Hubley’s character development studies.

Ep. 461 - Thanks, Odama Insert Credit co-founder @brandon.insertcredit.com joins the panel to cover the current state of Japanese games, ace representation in video games, and owning seven PSPs. insertcredit.com/show/461

Thanks, Odama

Insert Credit co-founder Brandon Sheffield joins the panel to cover the current state of Japanese games, ace representation in video games, and owning seven PSPs.

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SO GOOD! Absolute powerhouse over here, Chira

chira 🎋@artofchira.bsky.social · last mo.

can I show the panels that make *me* go apeshit? v proud of how convincing these look as screencaps . . . GAZE AN EAGLE BLIND coming soon art by me, story by @moonsheen.bsky.social bg assistant @kradeelav.com 🔽 bookmark/sign up for the newsletter 🔽 gazeaneagleblind.com #GazeAnEagleBlind

opening up slots to raise funds cover my rent. got super sick and I have no other options. DM me if interested! PLEASE SHARE! 50$ USD: chibi model / colour background 100$ USD: model / custom background 150$ USD: model / custom background + 3D printable file #blender3d #b3d #gamedev

You can watch a tremendous episode AND cast your votes for the best music in chapters 5-7! I made my picks and you should too! #FFVIIRebirth #FFVII #Music #Rebirth

Patrick Rainville@patrickrainville.bsky.social · last mo.

Here is my analysis of all the music featured in the first half of #FinalFantasyVII Rebirth’s Chapter 10, ie: Cosmo Canyon! youtu.be/oD4QgwZJ7As