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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

Also: This is partly the reason why I’m glad I put off the Switch 2 review. Just don’t get too comfortable with me “pivoting to video” though… #Switch2 #VideoGames

A Nintendo Switch 2 sits on my desk next to a box containing the Genki Shadowcast 3 Pro and two empty game cases for Trails in the Sky: 2nd Chapter and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. From left to right, the games on the Switch 2 carousel are No Man’s Sky, Fallout 4, Trails in the Sky: 2nd Chapter, and Woodo.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

Why I’ve been absent this time around: prompted.ink/2026/09/19/an-excuse-a… Plus a belated #FridayReads with some comfort reading and one manga I finished in early September. Yes, I’m still working on This Is For Everyone. #blogging

Four books are standing up on my desk. From left to right: The first volume of Naoki Urasawa’s Monster, the first omnibus collection of Noragami: Stray God with volumes one through three, Tim Berners-Lee’s This is For Everyone, and Gamesmaster: An Oral History by Dominik Diamond and Jack Templeton.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/04/2026

Was motivated to finish More Everything Forever before the end of March—partly in relation to a future/long-overdue travel blog post—and went straight into the Handmaids Tale which gets a five-star recommendation from me. In brief: Reminded me a lot of Cory […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

I have four books standing upright on my desk, from left to right: The Quarry by Iain Banks, Okinawa by Susumu Higa, A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr., and This is for Everyone: The Unfinished Story of the World Wide Web by Tim Berners-Lee.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/03/2026

Just finished Henk Roger’s The Perfect Game eariler today, which inspired me to go and play another round of Tetris Forever with a little bit of Gaiden, Famicom, and the Electronika 60! More Everything Forever currently feels like a long read so I’m backing […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

There are three books lying flat on my red and green, tartan duvet—the topmost book being Adam Becker’s More Everything Forever while the bottom two, from left to right are Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and Iain Banks’s The Quarry.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/03/2026

You could tell me that Resident Evil: Requiem manages to run well and look brilliant on the Switch 2, or that Metroid Prime 4 looks gorgeous on a 4K television while running smooth and I would just say, “Neat!” I’m just happy that we finally got Blue Prince […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

I’m in the Drawing Room in Blue Prince, which overlooks the west side in this particular run. I have forty-two steps and three keys, but not much else. A sketch portrait of (presumably) the mansion’s owner, Herbert Sinclair, rests on an easel in front of me. Nothing else in the room is remarkable save for the window to the outside, a few chairs and tables, and a former fireplace with a clock resting on the mantlepiece.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/02/2026

Where my blog and head are at in 2026: prompted.ink/2026/02/28/current-sta… Two goals carry over, one complete but still ongoing, and one impromptu. Add one to aid the information diet for self-care as well. Also, I’m getting […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Three things sit on top of my desk, from left to right: A tape from the band Pocket Vinyl titled “Banned Books”, a iPhone displaying the Libro.fm app on the “Pimsleur Dutch Level 1” audiobook, and an orange box from Magnetic Poetry Kit consisting of Dutch words that can be arranged into sentences.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/02/2026

Going to blog later with poll results and what my game plan is, but for now here are my #FridayReads for the months of February and March. Currently reading Free Ride, which has been a comfort read for the past couple weeks. It’s a travel memoir that doesn’t […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

There are three books standing upright on my desk, from left to right: More Everything Forever by Adam Becker, Free Ride by Noraly Schoenmaker, and The Perfect Game by Henk Rogers. While Becker’s book is merely the text launching itself into outer space, Schoenmaker herself stands next to her Royal Enfield, Basanti, in the middle of a dirt path road through a mountain range (possibly the Pamir Highway in Tajikistan based on the back cover, but don’t go by me), and Tetris blocks fall behind the face of Henk Rogers. Side note: Rogers’s book cover is also lenticular.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/01/2026

It’s been a long time, but I’m starting the new year with a #FridayReads title that I started shortly after seeing Cory Doctorow talk at R.J. Julia’s. I bought this edition of Down & Out *way* back when I first started reading Cory w/Overclocked*, Makers […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 31/12/2025

Also, this just came in shortly after I wrote the previous post… I’ve got some reading to do before the new year begins! 😊📚 (Also: I’ve read the digital edition and I’d definitely reccomend giving Ninsight your attention if you’re looking for print gaming […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Cover of Ninsight Magazine Issue #1 with the cover depicting Mario, Donkey Kong, and Bowser Jr. in a Mario Kart World mural done in the style of Super Mario Kart. The tagline above reads, “Unofficial Insight Into the World of Nintendo” as they race around Mario Bros. Circuit—a track inspired by the US American southwest with the mesas rising in the background littered with ads.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 31/12/2025

With my biggest highlight of 2025 happening just weeks ago with Cory, here’s some of the other good things that happened*… -Went to therapy for work-related issues with anxiety, which has helped immensely. -At doctor’s orders went on an impromptu weight loss […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

The weight graph from the Apple Health app showing my weight loss over the year: Starting from around 290lbs (20 Stone and 10lbs) in January and ends at approximately 195lbs (13 Stone and 13lbs) in December.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/12/2025

Decided to show off my current @overcastfm listening stats—a much better “Wrapped” alternative to the ICE loving & chokepoint captialism practicing Spotify—with little surprises as to who takes the top spot! 😊🎧🏆💷 Not a bad year catching up on other favorites […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Screen shot of my listening stats in Overcast featuring the thumbnails of my top podcasts. CheapShow leads with 70 hours with Leighton Night in 2nd with 37 and Stone Age Gamer in 3rd with 30 (even if the Geekade Early Access at 11 would bump SAG to 41).

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/12/2025

Last night, I finally got the chance to see @pluralistic during one of his book tours and I couldn’t be happier! I already had a signed copy of Enshittification from the KS, but I wanted to thank him in person for everything he’s done in inspiring me to be […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

The storefront for R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison CT partly covered in a pine garland with yellow Christmas lights. A proper wreath sits above the store sign covered in the same lighting.

A tall-man on the left (me) awkwardly standing next to a proper legend (Cory) at the checkout desk.

A signed copy of Cory’s latest book Enshittification with the iconic swearing poop emoji underneath his signature. The dedication on the top reads, “For Bryan— Seize the means!”

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/04/2025

Thankfully found a trader before the sun set for the first night. Unfortunately, I had nothing of course—and I need to make a shelter first before even considering a trade. I'll get there someday! #VintageStory

A white-bearded trader, going by Oliver, sits in his caravan as he makes conversation with me. He's also a little similar to Santa Claus with his red cap and vest. I also have a bit more in my inventory—stone, berries, and even some copper too.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/04/2025

Spawned in a strange spot, but I eventually got my bearings after enduring a unbearably cold monsoon. Not exactly house safe—although I might make a stubborn attempt—but the area is simply beautiful! Have to say, I really appreciate how this game balances […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

I'm looking down at a couple of trees within a rocky clearing near my spawn point in Vintage Story. It's overcast and there's some Silent Hill-like fog in the distance. Also, it's snowing.

A clear blue lake in Vintage Story, surrounded by large trees and enduring a constant deluge of rain.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/03/2025

Decided to replace the Unbound Reading Club pin badges in my desk shadow box with the Iconfactory duo and they fit right in.

A shadow box containing a plethora of pin badges: Highlights include the 1970s Tardis console on the bottom between the Stone Age Gamer mascot caveman & Jack Frost from Shin Megami Tensei, the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy book cover next to the lost png from the 90s edition(s) of Microsoft Windows, the classic Mac computer icons on the bottom right, a couple of CheapShow pins representing notable segments in the podcast, etc.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/03/2025

I forget what prompted me to back @Iconfactory’s Tapestry, but I’m glad I did! I played around with the beta on and off, but now it’s become a great way of checking on my social media when I’m busy. Not to mention a great way to check on YouTube channels […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

The “About Tapestry” screen scrolled down to the “With thanks to” screen featuring the Kickstarter backers. My name is highlighted in shimmering light blue down the left column—the eighteenth one from the top.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/03/2025

Interesting fortune from tonight’s takeaway… (That might be my cue to start work on the list.)

A fortune cookie slip that says, “On Thursday, your creativity will soar to new heights.” Said slip rests on top of my tablet’s keyboard.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/01/2025

Also, I never shared this earlier this year, but I think @pluralistic noticed my review of Red Team Blues from 2023. I read through the Bezzle over the summer—which I wholeheartedly recommend since it’s as good (if not better) than the first Marty Hench […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A page from the Acknowledgments section of Cory Doctorow’s book, the Bezzle. I’m pointing at a Bryan without a last name, but spelt correctly, in a set of people who posted about the book on blogs or social media.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/12/2024

Representing the Fediverse at its finest and most ideal with the arrival of the #Plushtodon! Wilbie loves his new Mastodon friend and they hope that the new year will be filled will good things for ActivityPub social networks from their stomping ground, to […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A Mastodon Plush (Plushtodon) and Wilbie the Mastodon Squishmallow sit on a desk chair. Plushtodon has an iPad in its hands showing the login screen for the official Mastodon app.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/12/2024

On a semi-related note and a question for the Fediverse: Where would I be able to find and purchase a tape player? (Reason being is pictured below.) Doesn’t need to be cheap, but I’m want to find one that will ideally be sturdy. I also know of EBay, but any […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

There are three tapes on the surface of a desk: Madija’s album, Step Inside is on the top with a lone palm-tree stretching out into the sunset (?). The two tapes beneath Step Inside are different versions of GameGrooves’s Goldenrod CityPop. Each cover depicts a different part of Goldenrod City from Pokémon Gold/Silver, which form to make a complete mural of the landscape from the Radio Tower to the Department Store.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/12/2024

First time I've logged into Mastodon through the browser in a long time to see what my year in review looked like. I feel like this checks out, although I think they include re-posts in counting total posts. Either way, I genuinely dig this (and loved being […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A screenshot of my Mastodon "Year in Review", noting me as a "cool-hunter" as depicted by a photo of a cartoon mammoth dressed up in Robin-Hood's garb. Said mammoth has a hand out to a yellow cloud containing the blue re-post symbols. Most boosted post is my call for CT voters to take advantage of early voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, my most used hashtag is comedy, I posted 888 new posts (I believe this also includes re-posts, and gained 50 new followers at time of writing. The Wrapstodon sheet says that this places me in the top 3 percent of Mastodon users and promises not to tell Bernie.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/11/2024

It is done! 😮‍💨😌 From here on out: If you’re still on the bird-site for some reason and see anyone on there using my handle (name, pictures, etc.), it’s not me. My social media homes are here, Bluesky (both the Fedi-Bridge & the Un-Bridged account) […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/10/2024

Around sixty hours in and eight months later, I finally understand the true thrill of the Balatro Problem… 😌🃏 For someone with a terrible poker face, and equally bad at math, I think I did quite well! (…that, and the plasma deck truly feels […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/10/2024

In 2024, there’s no better way to spend a day off from work than to go out and vote! 😎🗳️🇺🇸 Democracy, let’s keep going!🤞 CC: @KamalaHarrisWin #HarrisWalz2024 #USElection2024 #connecticut #politics

I’m sitting in front of a bookcase with an ornate fencing foil to my right (to the left in-photo). The cube in the top-right contains various P.G. Wodehouse books from the Jeeves and Blandings/P. Smith series while the cube in the bottom left has various titles including a biography on Karl Marx, Timothy Garton Ash’s Free Speech, Barack Obama’s A Promised Land, and Lisa Rogak’s Rachel Maddow biography. The back of an old, Build-a-Bear Graduation Teddy can be seen in the top left cube alongside a box with an engraved pen, degrees from high school and university (along with one from community college, and a couple of literary magazines. On my left (in-photo right) is the “I Voted” sticker with the United States flag stuck onto a red zipper hoodie with a rabbit design. Said sweatshirt is merch from the local band, Pocket Vinyl.

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2024

One year later—and slightly a year older—I finally found one of the Iain Banks books I was looking for from last year’s Boston trip! That, and I’ve been eying @jmechner’s memoir for awhile now alongside @stevesilberman’s Neurotribes for personal reasons […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Three books resting on top of a red, tartan comforter/duvet with two titles directly underneath a smaller paperback. Steve Silberman’s Neurotribes sits on the left (a cover with shrubbery and butterflies on a white background) while Jordan Mechner’s Replay (a cover consisting of graphic novel panels detailing Mechner’s family linage in Austria and Europe) is on the right. Above them is Iain Banks’s Complicity (another white cover with a face in the middle crossed out by many translucent X-s along side two black X-s covering the eyes).

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Bryan Mitchell @promptedink.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/08/2024

Found this rock a couple weeks ago at my day job which, according to a friend of mine, is part of an ongoing activity at the local library. Going to re-hide it later today. (If Possible: If you’re from the area and have a Meta (Facebook) account, please […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A rock with three heart-shaped balloons colored, from left to right, pink, red, and purple. Smaller, yellow hearts, surround said balloons. The text underneath them reads, “Love is in the air.”

The back of the “Love is in the Air” rock with more text which reads, from top to almost-bottom, “Post FB: 860 Rocks! Keep or Rehide.” Underneath the text is a drawing of a person’s head—non-gender specific—with the initials “DS” on their left and right side.

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