iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Black Forest Labs (like Stability AI) likely took a bunch of work off the internet in order to train their AI. A bill in California would force transparency in their dataset. Want to help it pass? Please sign this petition in support, it'll take you 2 minutes: tinyurl.com/4uxbp963 1/

Black and white image of Martin Scorsese raising his hands with a caption in big bold letters that says "ABSOLUTE SLOP".

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

I couldn’t imagine working at a place that tracked my time (vs output) & trying to manage my health bc EVERYTHING overlaps with the work day. Just wrapped up my first infusion & I was here for 3.5 hours. TLDR: very grateful for my current situation Ps- Prioritize your health

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

I’ve started responding to people who email me asking if I want a free game key to cover their game if they need consulting for influencer marketing. I don’t even know the last time I made content and all half decent tools let you filter out those who aren’t active. Don’t buy old influencer lists

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Andrew Cogswell @joyboygenius.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

So I was just laid off from Vicariously. If you‘ve got an opening in PR/marketing and want to hire someone who does good work and has a family to support, I’m your guy. Any reposts super appreciated.

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

After a remarkable run, my time as Director of Client Services at UberStrategist has come to a bittersweet end. This role gave me chance to work alongside *incredibly* talented people, to help build something meaningful, and to grow in ways I genuinely didn't expect. 1/2

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Stephen Kick ➡️ Follow me on Instagram @pripyatbeast.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

CJ and the team at @uberstrategist.com were instrumental to our success at Nightdive - every interview, podcast, review, and event we participated in was elevated as a result of their involvement. I will miss you guys, but I'll always still be here for you.

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Guy 'Yug' Blomberg @yug.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Heading to #GDC next week? A bunch of game industry veterans from the @thegig.bsky.social have contributed to this handy guide feat tips, tricks, and more. Full guide here - thegig.guide/gdc Thanks to @neurotic.bsky.social @tenaciouschi.bsky.social @alykkat.bsky.social for their contributions

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UberStrategist @uberstrategist.com · 03/03/2026

We’re heading to GDC!💥 @alykkat.bsky.social and @cjmelendez.bsky.social will be in San Francisco from March 9 to 13, meeting with developers and publishers across the industry. It’s always a week of big conversations and bold ideas. If you’re attending, let’s talk. 📩 workwithus@uberstrategist.com

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Guy 'Yug' Blomberg @yug.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

FAQ * RSVP confirmations for the GIG party (thegig.social/gdc) will start going out later today. They go out in batches, and are not entirely based on a 'first come first in', as we work to create a good mix. That said, if you were one of the first 100 to RSVP, you'll definitely be approved.

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Kay Purcell @kaypurcell.com · 27/02/2026

My day was absolutely made by @alykkat.bsky.social today. "Something about your aesthetic, Kay, says 'I *only* work on vampire games.'" 😂 I am seen. 🦇

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ALT: a cartoon character with long blonde hair is smiling

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CJ Melendez @cjmelendez.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Did you love Hollow Knight: Silksong? Were you blown away by the recent Mio: Memories in Orbit? Do you need MORE precision platforming RPG ACTION?! LUCID is your next must-play.

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UberStrategist @uberstrategist.com · 23/02/2026

We’re heading to PAX East! Mario, @alykkat.bsky.social, Brooke, and @seanatus.bsky.social will be in Boston from March 26 to 28, meeting with clients, partners, and creators. Want to connect at the show? Email workwithus@uberstrategist.com Who are you most excited to see this year?

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CJ Melendez @cjmelendez.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Love when people read only fragments of an email that outlines everything we need 🙃

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Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences @official-aias.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Congratulations to South of Midnight for taking home the #DICEAwards in Outstanding Achievement in Animation! @compulsiongames.bsky.social

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

For everything there is to despair there are many reasons to have hope.

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

When a Japanese market opens up not far from you. (:

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Aaron Cohen @unlikelywords.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

A good thing you can do about this instead of dooming is Google “how to become a poll observer in [your town]”

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SailorTabbyCat ♡s TV★( ˘ ³˘)📺 @sailortabbycat.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Hello comrades I'm looking for writers who cover table top news and are also fans of a certain Lovecraftian god-squid 〃く⁠コ⁠:⁠彡 ₊ ˚ ⊹

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Shawn Alexander Allen @shawndoublea.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Submissions closed last week, and y'all, we have an amazing group of games on deck. Looking forward to sharing them on Feb 19th!

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Karla Ortiz @kortizart.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Any casual peek at the news lately:

Busted up looking cartoon mouse Jerry claiming “Holy Shit…What The Fuck”

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

#gamedevs let’s chat marketing! I’ll be at DICE, GDC, and PAX EAST — oh my! PR INFLUENCER COMMUNITY STEAM PAGES STRATEGY ADS If you’re a game dev & gonna be around for any of the events let me know!

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

“We’re being marketed to everywhere we go all the time. It used to be, you had to see a product 7 times before you were primed to buy it.[..], it’s now upwards of 15. So, I think, we need, as an industry, need to realise that we need to do a little more planning.” frvr.com/blog/news/pr...

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PR veterans explain how Games Media’s silent mass layoffs are hurting game discoverability and your connection with developers

UberStrategist PR veterans explain why the mass games media layoffs are a huge issue for the discoverability of new games.

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

CREATORS HEED MY CALL!!! If you like video games, ttrpg, tcg, anime/manga, and cool shit please fill out this form! uberstrategist.link/content-creator-signup

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SailorTabbyCat ♡s TV★( ˘ ³˘)📺 @sailortabbycat.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

WHOOOOOO is gonna be at DICE? ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧

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Charlie Hall @charliehall.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Literally my first media subscription since I canceled the newspaper. Fuck ‘em up @midimyers.com

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404 Media @404media.co · 25/01/2026

THREAD: 404 Media has been covering ICE and the technology they've been using to surveil and raid "targets", detain people based on a flawed facial recognition app, and lie about violence on the streets. They have established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.

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DHS Is Lying To You About ICE Shooting a Woman

At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

A thread of reasons to have hope.

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(GDHitless) PT @pleasantlytwstd.blacksky.app · 25/01/2026

No preview sucks so here is the post with alt text.

The Anti-Performative ICE Resistance Guide (what actually helps)

Protect those being persecuted, from yourself

Well-meaning people can cause real harm.

Don't: share raid rumors without verification, post locations, schedules, or identifying details, pressure undocumented people to "tell their story"

Do: ask: does this increase their risk?, default to privacy over visibility

Show up offline

Material ways to assist: Court accompaniment (quiet presence, documentation), childcare or rides for families attending hearings, translation support (if fluent).

Mutual aid coordination through existing networks.

Fund the work

ICE Enforcement succeeds, in part, because people can't afford lawyers. So:

Set up recurring monthly donations (even $10-$25) to trusted orgs like: RAICES, National Immigration Project, Immigration Defense Project, Legal Aid Justice Center, Amica, local immigrant bond funds (these matter most), and many more.

Prioritize legal defense and bond funds.

If your help disappears when the news cycle does, it's not helping as much as it could.

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Game devs I am begging you plz to start marketing your game more than one month out from launch plzzzzzzzz www.youtube.com/live/Tt4MpBE...

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Ready, Set, Launch: Building a Go-to-Market Plan for Your Game

YouTube video by IndieGameBusiness®

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

My screen time about to be real anemic because I deleted TikTok

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I’m so proud of Minnesota. I understand why some people belittle protests as not enough, but I really think this shit matters. I saw a clip on Fox News and they had to admit thousands of people showed up. It’s not going to stop Trump, but it’s a signal to your neighbors that they’re not alone.

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Gene Park @gene.meme · 22/01/2026

hey guys, just to confirm this is my fundraiser. i didn't want to ask for help, but i do need it. my cancer is back. i am going through a lobectomy next week, the same surgery Walter White undergoes. i can't express how grateful i am. thank you so much everyone. www.gofundme.com/f/support-ge...

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Donate to Support Gene Park's Cancer Surgery and Treatment, organized by Gene Park

Hi, my name is Gene Park. I’m a games critic at The Washington Post, and I’… Gene Park needs your support for Support Gene Park's Cancer Surgery and Treatment

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Gladiator 2 just doesn’t hit the same. Idk man this sucks and I’m sad. Gladiator 1 is one of my favorite movies and I’ve been waiting to watch 2. But uhhh what

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Btw i will be emailing my reps. Gotta be that annoying data point. Gonna email them with every single bill i get.

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Bro how the fuck testing and imaging not covered under insurance until you hit your deductible? That's some shit to avoid treatment altogether. Some dark pattern shit. Just saw my MRI bill.

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

It's been on my wishlist for a while now... I've been avoiding buying it because money but.... I suppose now I have to.... thanks Aftermath.

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UberStrategist @uberstrategist.com · 19/01/2026

Our team is headed to D.I.C.E. in Vegas. Wanna connect? Mario, @alykkat.bsky.social, and Thor will be meeting studios, publishers, and partners building the future of games. If you’re going and want to talk discoverability, growth, or what’s next, let’s connect: workwithus@uberstrategist.com

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Shannon Liao @shannonliao.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

after flying back from Vegas last week, I was just laid off from Inverse today. I'm open to connecting over email at shannon@flashinfics.com and I'm definitely still in the writing and editing space. Expect a more in-depth explanation coming soon in my Updater newsletter. shannonliao.substack.com

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Updater, Shannon Liao's gaming newsletter | Substack

Exclusive gaming and tech news, from a classically-trained journalist, delivered to your inbox. Click to read Updater, Shannon Liao's gaming newsletter, a Substack publication with thousands of subscr...

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Hayes Madsen @solfleet.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

PR people following me, my email access was immediately revoked at Inverse, if we were in the midst of talking about or working on something I'm super sorry. I'm gonna reach out to people I need to, but anyone can reach me at madsenhayes@gmail.com, for the time being.

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

I think cosplayers might be the most responsive creators I've ever emailed.

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MsAshRocks ☕️ 💕 🔜 Summer Game Fest @msashrocks.com · 11/01/2026

I got hired permanently at my job 🤍 The resilience these past few months have been absolutely insane. Making this year my bitch 😚 I love y’all. Just an update 🫶🏾

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Alykkat @alykkat.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

I keep meaning to post on LinkedIn but I just can’t bring myself to do it…. It’s become a very weird place with everybody saying a lot of nothing.

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