translation: here, have another reason to root your Android phone and install an alternative fork

fun fact: everyone who drives a Chevy Bolt looks like a hall monitor I am allowed to make this joke as a Bolt-owning hall monitor

if your Steam game was hit with a similar regional ban today, raise a flag? it's hard to imagine this is a one-game-only change for today. (also, a reminder that Valve and other tech firms think operating in Russia remains fine, while a lot of other American companies have pulled out.)

Teddy Dief@teddydief.com · 7h ago

Welp, our game We Are OFK was just banned from Steam in Russia... presumably for queerness.

"the Sims, but uh somehow more like Roblox" is gonna be so lit y'all

Jason Schreier@jasonschreier.bsky.social · yesterday

EA officially goes private tonight, meaning: - EA will no longer trade on the NASDAQ for the first time in 36 years - All stockholders of EA (including many employees) will receive $210/share - EA will take on $18 billion (!) in debt, putting it on the hook to pay ~$1.8 billion/year in interest

Nine years ago, Nintendo dusted off and launched the previously unreleased game Star Fox 2. Today, we get *two* unreleased gems (and both are fun!). Maybe in nine more years, Nintendo will give us another rare one. Mother 3? The Frog For Whom the Bell Tolls? CABBAGE?! See you in 2035, dreamers!

Nintendo of America [Twitter/X Mirror]@nintendousa.bsky.social · 2d ago

These previously unreleased Virtual Boy games are now available to play on Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members: ☑️ ZERO RACERS ☑️ D-HOPPER

Still need to find a drop box? Visit kce.wiki/DropBox to find one near you.

hazier than I'd like, but still a beautiful day to drop your WA State ballot ahead of tomorrow's deadline! in the Seattle area, vote Yes to save our libraries! I heartily suggest @theurbanist.org's picks after careful reading, if you need a cheat sheet.

why is it that the people with the worst hairpieces are magicians sleight of hand? cool how about sleight of hair plugs

today's Lake City Street Fair in N Seattle is really fun in a low-expectations, local-hangout way. quality food vendors, solid craft booths, silly shit for kids, hokey bands, annnnnnnd signed Jimothy prints free with Henry art purchases! at 125th and 30th Ave NE til at least 7:30pm

slowly making my way through @planetmoney.bsky.social's recent book, and while I've quite enjoyed it, its excuses for generative AI turn my stomach. the core historical argument: automation adds jobs, and workers have long needed to adapt mid-career as tech changes. buuut apples != oranges 1/4

lol I called out the seemingly generative author of the top-rated post at r/seattle, and hours later, they deleted their entire 11-month-old account of craftily written—but ultimately porous—AI slop pretending to be a 26yo developer from Boston this was not good use of my time today, admittedly

I bet Wilson told Barnes "resign with dignity or be fired disgracefully" during their meeting the other night, hence the lack of communication from the city. Then he waffled after the news leaked, hoping he could squeeze more money out of a prolonged separation. Wilson stood her ground and he caved.

Erica C. Barnett@ericacbarnett.bsky.social · 6d ago

Email just went out internally at City Hall: Shon Barnes has (officially) resigned as police chief of Seattle.

Remember, LinkedIn wants to pump out *more* generative content, not less. Their "seems like AI slop" button is a model-training tool for their mission to further blur the line between extruded text and human expression. The best "seems like AI slop" button to press is X to close the LinkedIn tab.

Lisa Schmeiser@lschmeiser.bsky.social · 6d ago

The impact on the LinkedIn Lunatics subreddit cannot be understated: www.404media.co/linkedin-int...

so, to review, Seattle: wearing a pin that calls out ongoing genocide against Palestine is so bad that it can get you sent home from work, while wearing a shirt in support of perusing children's genitals before admitting them into women's sports can... get critics sent home from work

today's Jennings discourse is unsurprising. months ago, he showed up in my replies when I suggested ppl boycott *all* things Paramount/CBS to suggest I was 1) wrong and 2) a "slacktivist." he then never replied to what I thought was a fair media-ownership question, so I still boycott Jeopardy.

wait... so... did the state of Rhode Island conspire with the LA Clippers to pay Kawhi Leonard under the table?! this whole story is descending into potential federal-law madness! cc @pablo.show's latest ep + this report, which asks more questions than it can possibly answer.

NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard’s secret stake in Rhode Island soccer project revealed

The two-time NBA champion’s involvement was revealed after a 10-month investigation by Target 12, “Pablo Torre Finds Out” and Hunterbrook.

wpri.com

Palmer Luckey's retro gaming company uses the same components for its gaming products as it does its Trump-backed Anduril war profiteering. LCD panels, FPGA circuit boards. he's making these whitewashing toys because they're a rounding error for bulk drone parts purchases. avoid ModRetro.

FPGA DSP Engineer at Anduril Industries - Fort Collins | Haystack

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringi...

haystackapp.io

Just like last year, it's important for King County voters to mail ballots in early. How early? Why not today? Due to mail processing delays by Trump's USPS, ballots mailed just before or on Election Day are at rick of not being counted. If you do wait until the last minute, just use a drop box!

I was at the vigil organized by community members from gun violence prevention groups tonight at #Seattle Center. Some folks came and heckled @mayor.seattle.gov. Friends. I know you’re angry and scared. But if I may, let me offer you some better people to yell at. Yell at me. And I can say why 🧵

the perfect metaphor for the modern Democratic Party and slam-dunk populist messaging doesn't exis—

Casey Drottar@caseydrottar.bsky.social · last wk.

Detroit Squirrel update: The Tigers' entire grounds crew went out on the field to try to get that thing out of there and all that's missing is the Benny Hill theme

I too would like to clear over $200k to do the "hold me back, Slater" thing to a hothead police chief - who's also my longtime homie annnnd who I probably had to hold back the same way after having too many at our frat parties (if this is confusing, scroll up ECB's thread to watch)

Erica C. Barnett@ericacbarnett.bsky.social · last wk.

The guy telling Barnes, "Let's go, man" and hustling him off is Alex Ricketts, his Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity brother and chief of staff. Responding to someone's question in this thread, he makes $230,000.

hey @mayor.seattle.gov this is the current face of our police force, angrily confronting a calm and reasonable question. is this what we want representing our city less than a full day after a serious tragedy? the cited video matches ECB's description.

Erica C. Barnett@ericacbarnett.bsky.social · last wk.

Um holy shit - Police Chief Shon Barnes got PISSED at @soseaemerald.bsky.social reporter Connor Nash when Nash asked about my reporting that Barnes is out of town a lot; Barnes said, "No YOU listen!" and then angrily said my "reports are WRONG." My reporting is based on his schedule.

I just got two texts from friends checking on me, on a day I specifically started a new less-internet detox regimen. I was nowhere near Seattle Center today, thankfully. my heart is broken for anyone who was.

I watched Chow Yun-fat's Full Contact (1992) tonight as per Matt's rec, and with an end card like this, how can it NOT be absolutely fucking rad

matt lynch@colonelmortimer.bsky.social · 3w ago

Hard to speak definitely about a film that has always been subject to dirty home video transfers, but the new Shout FULL CONTACT 4K is better than I have ever seen it look, including on 35. Not to mention it's one of the greatest HK action movies ever made.

I finally watched PlayStation's latest trailers for the Wolverine game, and I can't help but see the fan-made "make Aloy prettier" filter applied to Wolverine's face when he's unmasked, I do not quite understand what they're doing here

Four hours later, it only downloaded 6GB and turned itself off. And now after a few unclear menu messages, it's downloading at full speed. I don't understand you, Xbox Series X.

Sam.END.ICE.Machkovech@samred.com · 2w ago

In order to test splitscreen on the newest Halo, I grabbed my Xbox Series X from storage (no splitscreen on PC for... reasons?). The mere act of switching from WiFi to Ethernet led to a hard crash. Two reboots later, download is still frozen with no clarification why. Back to Xbox, they say.

In order to test splitscreen on the newest Halo, I grabbed my Xbox Series X from storage (no splitscreen on PC for... reasons?). The mere act of switching from WiFi to Ethernet led to a hard crash. Two reboots later, download is still frozen with no clarification why. Back to Xbox, they say.

huh, same day as Xbox's ad-based game-streaming news, Amazon announces they're finally putting its own game-streaming product somewhere ppl might actually find it: in the Amazon Video app. aka, copying what has worked for Netflix. but, gosh, do Amazon staffers actually test and talk about Luna? 1/2

Prime Video is Getting Games via Amazon Luna

Starting today, Prime members with a Fire TV in the US and UK can play Luna games inside the Prime Video app, alongside the shows, movies, and sports they already watch.

amazongamestudios.com

this reads like a student council nominee being asked by every kid in their class for a free candy bar, only in this case, every "kid" is a different red-state senator and every "candy bar" is a blatant ask for an illegitimate favor. it's not a confirmation hearing, it's a swamp-filling

Susan Rinkunas@susanrinkunas.com · 2w ago

Alarming stuff happening. Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee know they have the power to block Todd Blanche from becoming Attorney General permanently—he can't lose a single vote. Several Senators are now extorting Blanche into tackling an anti-abortion wish list to get their approval 🧵