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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 18h

Lanterns was the best thing I've seen this year. And for perspective: 2026 also had Season 2 of The Pitt.

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United Wizards of the Coast - CWA @uwotc-official.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This morning, the D&D team and Magic's Studio X informed our leadership of our intent to unionize. We love the games we make and the work we do, and unionizing is how we protect that work. unitedwizardsofthecoast.com/news/dnd-stu...

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Dungeons & Dragons and Studio X Join United Wizards of the Coast - CWA

Today, October 6, 2026, the designers, artists, writers, producers, and workers behind Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Duel Masters, D&D Beyond, and countless other games are uniting in soli...

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I have an incredibly specific guess.

An advertisement for an article in The Guardian shows a picture of a white-haired person with the caption, "My sister Nicole married OJ Simpson. This is what I wish I had known."

OJ Simpson was not found guilty of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, but was found civilly liable for battery against both and for the wrongful death of Goldman.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

As someone who will certainly be playing Trails in the Sky 2 before GTA 6, I'm really glad the issue will have your review!

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Tomas Franzese @tomasfranzese.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I'm very excited to share that I reviewed Minecraft Dungeons II for @gameinformer.com ! This is a very big deal for me. Game Informer was the gaming magazine I read growing up, and I've always wanted to be published there. gameinformer.com/review/minec...

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Minecraft Dungeons II Review: Built Better Than Before

Minecraft Dungeons II (Xbox Series X/S) Review – 7.25/10: Minecraft Dungeons II is a straightforward, entry-level action-RPG that proves this spin-off franchise can stand on its own and improve with s...

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Choosing not to provide a major publication with access to a review code doesn't communicate much confidence in their product. I was excited for this one, but I'll definitely hold off until the Game Informer and other outlets have a chance to give full assessments.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Ultima IV was the first time I'd encountered a game that expected you to choose not to do things just because you could. Stealing, cutting down fleeing enemies, lying to get what you wanted, etc. It was foundational to how I interact with choice-driven RPGs and narrative games to this day.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This is a Day 1 purchase; only waiting for one more hour as I'd also like to pick up Well Dweller based on the glowing recommendation from @theindieinformer.bsky.social Wadjet Eye Games has not missed yet, either as a developer or publisher, and this looks like an awesome RPG to lead into October.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

When an opportunity comes up to fulfill a long-held dream, I vote to take it. We each have a limited number of tomorrows, so it's nice to have some yesterdays worth remembering.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

While I'm not immediately familiar with everyone on this list, the cast Atlus brought aboard for Persona 3 Reload was absolutely flawless. It was the element I was most apprehensive about, then the most impressed by. So I have a lot of confidence this will go the same way 😊

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Brandon @misterbinky.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

LET’S FUCKING GOOOO!!!!!! www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Ar...

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The Next Chapter for Bungie

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Hi everyone, during some routine testing, my company's fire broke loose and burned three communities to the ground. No one is responsible. Fire is a great technology for keeping warm and handling certain types of evidence, so its use must remain completely unregulated.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I can confirm this game was completely hidden from me in Steam unless I searched for "Nighthawks" in the Advanced Search. Really hope Steam can reassess this. I've added it to my Wishlist now, but if I hadn't happened to see this random post, I wouldn't have known it was coming out so soon.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I fully get not wanting to be negative about something that other people put a lot of hard work into. But I saw a YouTube video where 2 guys evicerated Metroid Ravenous as being mindless yellow paint slop for modern audiences. The game won't be out for another 4.5 months. *That's* being negative.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The points you've made here feel like clear and constructive criticism to me. Here are the specific changes they've made, and cumulatively, they've damaged the pacing from what you enjoyed in the first game. I haven't played these games yet so it's very helpful to learn why the first one is better.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I forgot to follow up, but I did get this game on my Steam wishlist a bit after this post. Mystery theme + eerie, off-kilter vibes + high quality FMV looks like *exactly* my jam. But I'll definitely want to play Joni Evers first -- might do them back to back!

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I'm enjoying it very much! I enjoy Kyle Chandler in everything, but I've also been very impressed by Aaron Pierre. John Stewart is not an excessively verbal or expressive character, but Pierre still communicates so much through subtle cues. And the story curves off in unexpected directions.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I hope that same caliber of Discerning Viewer doesn't see any of the apple scenes in Lanterns.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Which one is the drunk bearded guy who sloughs off all his work and just gets into fist fights all the time? I could have done with about 85% less of that guy in particular.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Steam is doing its Tuesday outage thing, at least here. So I'm reposting this so I'll remember to Wishlist it afterwards.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Really love seeing larger creators holding the line against games made through generative AI. Wanderbot has always been very clear about this, and uses his platform to share games made by people with a creative vision rather than reprocessed AI spew. Wanderbot's BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/wand...

A post on YouTube from the "Wanderbots" channel reads:

Hey everyone, I've taken down today's first video (NOT BLOOD DUNGEON) on suspicion of being heavily vibecoded- there's a chance it's legit, but after looking more at the talent tree I have serious doubts (lots of repeats with unique names + slightly changed #'s, for no reason.)

Edit: the developer did confirm that they were using AI as part of the development process, so the video will be staying down.

I have a pretty good eye for AI generated art assets, but things like UI & code are huge blindspots for me and I'm fully reliant on disclosures + developers being honest in those cases. I'll keep trying my best to avoid them all the same, but please don't be afraid to let me know if I accidentally let one through.

As for the AI boosters who will inevitably come crawling to defend slop; save us both the time and energy. It's awful tech made by awful people who stole from millions of people and I have zero interest in hearing arguments in favor of it.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Also, the name "9 to 5" was a widely accepted reference to a standard employment shift in the USA. When the movie was made in 1980, working five 8-hour shifts (9am to 5pm) was understood as making a livable wage which covered food, rent, healthcare, & common necessities. Yes, seriously.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Speaking as someone who's never been interested in any previous Rainbow Six game, this is *exactly* my jam. Huge XCOM & Shadow Tactics fan, and excited for Zero Company, so I'm very hopeful this one scratches that same itch!

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I had not heard of it before this week when a friend mentioned how much he'd liked it. Combined with your reaction and other reviews, I'm really looking forward to seeing it!

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Outside of hotkeys in video games, I use the numpad for entering pretty much every digit on a computer. I'd definitely need to get another with a full numpad, too.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

You guys: a human being saw this image of a bisected xenomorph lung and said, "Yep, looks good! What an appetizing representation of the food people should pay me for!"

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

If it were up to me, I'd rather send you & Amanda back in time to work on Life Is Strange: Double Exposure. I think that game was made with a lot of heart, talent, ambition, and haphazard mismanagement which could have been largely mitigated through your particular skill sets.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

This is how I feel about Playstation 1-style graphics where the textures don't adhere properly to the shapes and get all warped when perspective changes. I was very pro-2D sprites during that whole era, and still prefer the aesthetic from either side of that early-3D look.

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

it starts today! let's raise some cash for Trans Lifeline!!!

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Incredibly good advice for a lot of life, IMO.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

This is how you color in birds when you're at the end of the fiscal quarter and unless you can demonstrate a specific business need for every possible crayon, next quarter your department will get nothing but lime, alizarin, and sky. (Original footage credited to @lotuswinnielee.bsky.social)

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Brandon @misterbinky.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Divided by Werewolves, the podcast I do with @misterbones.bsky.social turns ten years old today. We just posted our 250th episode. Hard to believe it’s been ten years (especially when you look at our download numbers HEYO) but it’s been a blast for all ten years.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

In addition to being an excellent podcast, it's also refreshing to have a clean, descriptive header image. So many other thumbnails now looks like they were made by an AI trained exclusively to churn out Garbage Pail Kids.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I specifically remember seeing a sizzle reel for Command & Conquer up on the screens at our mall Electronics Boutique. The combination of FMV actors and (for the time) awesome CGI and sleek interface flourishes sold me on it instantly. Loved the first game, along with Red Alert 1 & 2!

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

This is truly helpful information. I usually disable any auto-advance option because it often ruins the cadence, inserting unintended pauses between lines. The Persona games are good examples of where it just doesn't work well. Knowing to keep it on for Mermaid's Mask is really helpful, so thanks!

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

UPDATE: More 'Save Our Devs' rallies have been announced—including one at Obsidian Entertainment and another at Microsoft's campus in Redmond—in support of laid off Xbox workers.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I just completed a replay of Alpha Sapphire earlier this year (partially because Latias was somehow one of the legendaries I didn't have anywhere in my colllection) and I thought it was still excellent. I have a particular soft spot for the setting and Pokemon from Gen 3, Awakening was great too!

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Michael Murphy | Freelance Gaming Critic and Journalist @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Hello mateys! I had the pleasure of reviewing Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced for @smashpad.com! As a fan of the franchise, it’s a great way to experience one of its best, even if it has some flaws. Thank you to @danreb.bsky.social for entrusting the review to me. Hope y’all enjoy it!

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REVIEW – “Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced” is still a swashbuckling good time

When Ubisoft announced a remake in the form of Black Flag Resynced, I was curious whether it’d live up to the original’s legacy. Having only played up until the halfway point back in my teens, Resy…

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy Birthday, Michael! I've really enjoyed discovering your writing this year, and I really hope you keep at it!

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Game Informer @gameinformer.com · 01/07/2026

Reminder that you can subscribe to Game Informer to get printed magazines sent to your mailbox with amazing covers! gameinformer.com/subscribe The physical magazine is not a rented license that can be revoked. Once you receive the printed issue, it can't be taken back. It’s yours forever.

The Borderlands 4 and Outer Worlds 2 issues of Game informer magazine.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

When my nephew comes by and wants something to play, I take the Ninja Gaiden 2 disc out of its case and put it into the Xbox. He's playing in 60 seconds. And if he isn't feeling that one, here's Asura's Wrath, Driver San Francisco, or Dark Sector. Physical media extremely valuable to me.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The entire point of Project Denominator is to do things the way @misterbinky.bsky.social and @misterbones.bsky.social do them. Playing real Pokemon on actual hardware while watching The Good Wife. Playing Gears of War 2 co-op while catching up on @sycknight.bsky.social doing Destiny 2 runs.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

With today's news from Sony, it feels like a good time to confirm that this 2026 playthrough of a 2016 Pokemon game was accomplished by putting the physical game cartridge I own into the physical 3DS I own. I never had to worry if a digital storefront would still honor my purchase a decade later.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Between ➡️skyrocketing hardware prices ➡️development cycles that take longer than an elementary school education ➡️the promise that "buying" a game only entitles you to access for as long as the licensing parties feel like it the value proposition here is fantastically off-putting.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I'm fairly certain that in the entire history of console games being available digitally, starting with the 360, I've purchased fewer than 10 non-physical games. The specific reason I buy console games is to retain them on physical media. I go out of my way to get them on disc whenever possible.

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Premieres tomorrow. When it started, I never expected the story would resonate as strongly as it does. Fantastic voice acting, music, writing, and production values all the way through, and I absolutely loved it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=SugP...

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Summer 2026 Trailer

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

If the inspiration strikes, I think it would be cool to see your take on a Ground or Rock-type evolution of Eevee. 😊

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Auspicious Angel @auspiciousangel.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

It's been a while since I've seen it, but I remember enjoying Shut In, the 2016 movie starring Naomi Watts, and that it had a wintery setting. I also rewatched A Simple Plan earlier this year -- another solid movie with lots of snowy rural locations.

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