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James Mielke @milkman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Look at this total unit. @apwot.bsky.social

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

APWOT passed 10,000 followers last week! Thank you all so much for supporting independent, advert free and fully illustrated games publications. None of this would be possible without your support. 🙏🎉

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Our friends at Double Fine are doing a kickstarter! Send them support!!! 🙌✨

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We're approaching that special time of year again. Sign up to the APWOT 7 pre-launch page to be notified when it goes live! 🔥 www.kickstarter.com/projects/caz...

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Coming soon: A Profound Waste of Time 7

The seventh issue of A Profound Waste of Time

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Caspian Whistler @cazwis.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Today I finished issue 6! The paper has been ordered and the final pdf will go of to the printers tomorrow morning. Still got a lot on, but I’ll try and do something tonight to celebrate.

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Today we were photographing special things for the new issue 👀

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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 30/07/2026

In response to the unprecedented number of game developers laid off this year, we have created a bundle on itch to benefit a Game Industry Hardship Fund, managed by @videogameworkers.bsky.social. More than 100 games for 10+ bucks! Please share widely and donate generously! itch.io/b/3802/game-...

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Caspian Whistler @cazwis.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Already met 2 backers IRL let’s fucking gooooooooooo!!! 🔥🔥🔥

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

All set up at @arcfestivallondon.bsky.social! Come find us at Unit 8, Copeland Park, London this weekend!

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erin @dracula3d.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

please support apwot!!!

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Phil Russell @3dsisqo.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

You should preorder so you can peep the latest, ultra rare, Phil games industry writing

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

📣 Happy to say that Pre-Orders for Issue 6 are NOW LIVE! 📣 Go reserve your copy now! 👇👇👇 shop.apwot.com

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

📣 Happy to say that Pre-Orders for Issue 6 are NOW LIVE! 📣 Go reserve your copy now! 👇👇👇 shop.apwot.com

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

This weekend APWOT will be at the first ARC London Festival of Contemporary Comics! @arcfestivallondon.bsky.social We'll be selling the APWOT back catalogue and maybe some pins and other goodies 👀 See you there! 📚

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Come see me at the magculture fair today! 12–5pm at Pentagram, entrance at 46 Essex Rd, London N1 8LN! 📚

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Caspian Whistler @cazwis.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Tests for the new slipcase have arrived and I’m really pleased with them,

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

📢 Help Needed! 📢 For the next issue of APWOT we're cataloging some independent games events from around the world! 🌍 If you know of a cool indie event, venue or festival please let us know! Bonus points if it's from the southern hemisphere!

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We are honoured to be an official partner of the Game Music Festival in London! Hitoshi Sakimoto, composer behind Vanillaware and Square Enix titles, will be attending this 40th anniversary celebration of his work. And we’ll be there too! 👋 gamemusic.net/events/color...

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Issue 6 badge just arrived and is looking ⭐️🌟✨🧑‍🚀

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Naveed @naveedmohebbi.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

A Profound Waste of Time is by far one of the best video game publications out there right now. Just got this in and I can't wait to read through it.

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💫 Destiny-Smasher 👊 @destiny-smasher.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Almost finished reading Impact of Iwata, have this on my shelf waiting to be embarked upon next. This series is THE best gaming print publication out there atm imo so I’m excited to see what they cooked up last year.

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Jack Ryan 🙏🧪 @jacksonwryan.com · 03/04/2026

its good friday so i just want to extend good vibes to some things that are Good, and starting with caspian, the brains behind @apwot.bsky.social, who provided so much care and guidance to @continuemag.bsky.social as we brought the mag into the world. extremely good! thanks cas!!!

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Mush @mushroomboy.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

buy these, best printed word on video games there is or ever was

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Fangamer @fangamer.com · 25/03/2026

Our A Profound Waste of Time collection is fully restocked—and now includes Volumes 4 and 5 for the first time! Pick up one or order all five right here: www.fangamer.com/collections/...

A full-page spread from Issue 5 of A Profound Waste of Time from an article about the VMU. A pull quote from Kaenji Tosaki says "The worlds of games on the Dreamcast, carried from your home out into the rest of your life. That is the communication we dreamed of for the VMU." A large illustration, wrapped in the body text, shows a clay-styled character walking across a bridge with a Chao at its side, engrossed in a VMU, while a thought bubble depicts the Chao Garden from Sonic Adventure.

A photo showing an illustrated two-page spread at the front of an article called "Can you Save the Dog?" about virtual pets in games.

A closeup photo of a spread from Issue 4 of A Profound Waste of Time. It's black with white text and an illustration by Saint Vulture on the recto page from an article titled "The Lands Between."

A closeup photo of a spread from an article about Vanillaware in Issue 5 of A Profound Waste of Time. An illustration on the recto page of the spread is partially obscured by a half-sized, foil-printed page with a complex crest on it between the words VANILLAWARE and EST. MMII.

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

What a cover! There may be a few words from me in this one 👀...

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Keza MacDonald @mackeza.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

IT'S SO GORGEOUS

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Been doing some tests over the last month! 🤖✨

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Ben Bulbeck @benbulbeck.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I love the design consideration made with A Profound Waste of Time in that every page ends in a full stop; there are no sentences that wrap over to the next page. I'd imagine it could be a logistical design nightmare at times! @apwot.bsky.social

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✨ Kevin Pedatte✨ @pedatte.itch.io · 02/03/2026

I just finished reading the first issue of @apwot.bsky.social I've never seen a magazine of such high quality, both in terms of content and design. The articles are super interesting and the layout is Wow!

of page of the book "A profound waste of time"

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オカモトレイコ @gshegs.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

【WORKS】『A Profound Waste of Time: issue5』「BORN AGAIN」トビラ・カットイラスト Client: APWOT様 @apwot.bsky.social Art Direction: Caspian Whistler イギリスのゲーム雑誌『APWOT』第5号の特集「BORN AGAIN」のトビラ・カットイラストを作成しました。ゲームの芸術的・文化的側面を取り上げ、毎号美しいイラストと誌面で論じる本誌。ディレクターCaspianの明確なイメージ指示の元、「強くてニューゲーム」の世界をイラストに落とし込みました。

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

All the prize copies have been sent out for those who supported the @minnmax.com and @giantbomb.bsky.social charity stream! Winners have been sent their tracking info via email and their packages are on their way! 🙌

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Issue 4 Special edition is now reprinted and back in stock!🔵🟠 It features a die-cut aperture in the cover revealing an exclusive alternative Portal 2 cover art by Molly Mendoza! Get your copy here 👇 shop.apwot.com/products/issue-4-special-edition

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Psst... The Special Edition of Issue 4 will be restocked next week! 🟠🔵📚 Keep an eye out on our socials for an announcement when they go live. 👀

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Free magazines!? In this economy? 🚨🤯 Please support MinnMax's charity stream! If you need any extra motivation beyond supporting a good cause, there's a chance to win some special editions of APWOT! 👇 www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMcO... Donate here - bit.ly/iceoutminnea...

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 30/01/2026

Donate to VEAP at bit.ly/iceoutminneapolis for a chance to win special editions of @apwot.bsky.social and protect our neighbors! Keep watching our stream for more chances to win prizes at www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow

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PixelCrib @pixelcrib.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

We're down to final copies of Issues 1-4 of @apwot.bsky.social which is a wonderful celebration into the art of video games 200 High St, Northcote VIC Wed-Sun 11am-4pm #gamingculture #videogameart

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Chris Plante @plante.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

yes!!! so many incredible pubs! And some that have been kicking around for many years now like @warpdoor.com @unwinnable.com and @critdistance.bsky.social

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

If you like APWOT’s tone you might like @mothership.blog too! Big congrats to @midimyers.com and @zoehhannah.com! So wonderful to see more independent games outlets popping up. 🌱

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Help me solve a dilemma. 🤔 What should we treat as the 10 year anniversary of APWOT? 2014 🌱 When I made the first zine 2016 💸 The first kickstarter for issue 1 2018 📕 When issue 1 was published

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

I’m at the printing press today for our reprint of issue 4. 🖨️📚

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MakeMonsters @makemonsters.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Still one of my favourite bundles of paper 🙏

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Issue 1 of A Profound Waste of Time came out 8 years ago and it’s still one of our most popular issues. We’re glad it went down well.

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ByronB @byronb-art.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

My full illustrations for A Profound Waste of Time gaming magazine. This was a multi-illustration project for an article on Yoshitaka Murayama, the creator of the Suikoden series and Eiyuden Chronicle. Creative Director: Caspian Whistler

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Issue 5 featuring: 🦄 Vanillaware 👾 Shinya Arino 🐠 Yoot Saito 🍌 The DK64 team and so much more. Now available on our website! shop.apwot.com

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

A day photographing Issue 4 for the upcoming reprint. 📚 Some copies still available on our website! 👇 apwot.com/issue-4 👆

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Marie Foulston @tigershungry.co.uk · 07/01/2026

this past month I've been interviewing various alt game event organisers, collectives and curators past & present for my upcoming article in @apwot.bsky.social - spending time chatting with that international community has been so darn restorative & delightful.

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