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Charlie Jane "Lessons in Magic and Disaster" Anders 🏳️‍⚧ @charliejane.bsky.social · 7h

I really do think tech crossed a line at some point between "helping you do the things you want to do" on the one hand, and "helping you do the things tech wants you to do" on the other. At this point, we're all contorting ourselves to live how the tech industry thinks we should be living.

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Haughty Chicken @haughtychicken.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I know it's a little thing, but walking through the city at 2am (as champions do), and seeing the Patroller's lantern illuminating his armour ever so slightly makes such a difference to the game. #WoW #Wowforever

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 12/05/2026

Today in things that make me proud to be Mayor: PS 889's Hyper Pigmentation became 2-time Minecraft champs at the City's Annual Video Game Festival. Gaming doesn’t have to be a male-dominated industry. NYC is a top recruiter of gaming jobs & we want the next gen of hires to look more like our city.

A row of girls in gaming chairs typing on computers.

Five gamers pose with a sign the reads “Hyper Pigmentation” in front of a step-and-repeat that reads “Mayor’s Cup”

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Kasey Gifford @kaseygifford.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This is my new favorite thing.

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gamera obscura @ohrobin.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

incredibly well-done resident evil teaser from a movie theater

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Haughty Chicken @haughtychicken.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Such a mixture of old and new architecture here. I always loved the Vortex Pinnacle and Throne of the Four Winds architecture and given they are also in the Skywall, we shouldn't be surprised at the same architecture here on Zephras Isle. #WoW #Warcraft

Two large tower structures, one similar to the floating Vortex Pinnacle dungeon, the more old school building style of towers.

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Haughty Chicken @haughtychicken.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Zephras Isle is much bigger than I thought it would be and although it feels familiar in many ways, it still portrays it's particular aesthetic. Also, the updates to the water, especially waterfalls, makes sitting and taking a little more space to chill really lovely. #WoW #Wowforever

A scene looking over the top of a small waterfall to a village in the distance, large trees and snow capped mountains in the distance.

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Haughty Chicken @haughtychicken.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The entrance to the Shrine of Akir. #Wow #Wowforever

Large Skyborne statues stand either side to the entrance to the Shrine of Akir

A single statue of a Skyborne figure in the centre of Shrine of Akir

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Haughty Chicken @haughtychicken.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I've spent the day exploring Zephras Isle, here are a few snaps across the day, as sunset hit. #WoW #Wowforever

View across from Sen'dar Village approaching sunset with towers and ruins in the distance over the water.

View across from Sen'dar Village after sunset with towers and ruins in the distance over the water.

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Adam W @barolas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Me rushing in with the Tom Cardy HYCYBH rugby tackle

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Adam W @barolas.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Absolutely no higher honor. May your adventures begin and end with so many sunrises and sunsets. 💙 #WoWForever

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Taylor Garcia @sonicntayls.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Meeting and chatting with so many wonderfully enthusiastic, wholesome, amazing folks at Blizzcon was an incredible reminder that there still exists internet communities that are beacons of light in this rough world. So, time to try out this Bluesky thing to see if maybe I can find them lol!

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that one video game writer @deathmeetauthor.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The “prospect” of juniors making good money if they crunch, but the real fact of 6 years of continuous layoffs. Funny that!

A quote from the article below where a CEO claims junior devs might make a bunch of money despite regularly laying off said devs.

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Gecko 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @geckokid.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Made a mural in secret last week and revealed it yesterday to the lovely couple as their wedding gift 🥹 #wowhousing

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Tonzy @tonzygg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This was my first time ever playing DnD and honestly it was so much fun! Thank you @shadesogrey.bsky.social for being an incredible DM! Makes me wanna find a local group and play more! 💕✨ @jenericlive.com always taking cute pics of me 💕✨

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FaroraSF @farorasf.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We getting Forsaken Paladins babyyyy #warcraft #wow #wowforever #forsaken #paladin

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World of Warcraft Gamemakers Guild - CWA @wowgg-cwa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

From all of us at One Blizzard United, THANK YOU for an incredible BlizzCon!

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Adam W @barolas.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This reminded me it’s the M+ quest this week: good luck everyone finishing your 4 and getting your chest!

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Haughty Chicken @haughtychicken.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This was a fascinating panel and so well presented, particularly the technical aspects behind the world environments. It shows how much the team really understand what immersion in our world means. I know I'll be creating more digital screenshot albums when it drops. 📷🥰 #Blizzcon26 #Wowforever

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Cixah —> The Barn :3 @cixah.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Shout outs to the guy pugging a 10 on the airport WiFi

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Scavenger @paigehix.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

DM running the Arcantina table seeing me approaching: I was going to do the Hogger scenario, but I don't think YOU would fight him! Me: How dare you! I would totally fight Hogger! Narrator: She absolutely did not fight Hogger. She CCed him and focused the main objective.

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💉🔪🩸kelly 'arekay' yeo🩸💉🔪 @kellyarekayyeo.com · 14/09/2026

This is legit making me tear up. All the work, time, emotional & physical labour, mental anguish, creative energy, and passion that we’ve poured into organising over the last 3+ years has been worth it. I always think I could have done more but this is the best thing I’ve ever been a part of

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United Videogame Workers-CWA @videogameworkers.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Support the Rockstar workers who were unjustly fired, and those that remain! A victory here could change the course of the whole industry!

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Kazul 🔜 Blizzcon @kazplay.com · 13/09/2026

Had so much fun playing around with the Zergling at Blizzcon! It was so fun interacting with people and everyone seemed to love Scrappy. Today I'll be seeing the con and then helping my husband around in the Goatman. #kazergling #blizzcon2026

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Loads of support over the weekend from players too. It’s been fun watching several posters steadily get filled out with messages. The unions have also given away nearly 7000 pin badges featuring the emblems of the different Blizzard units.

Posters for Blizzcon attendees to sign, titled “We stand with Blizzard Devs”

A closeup of the messages, including one that reads “keep inspiring creatives to be paid what their worth” and a warning sign around “AI”.

Another closeup, this time saying “‘Bout time”, referencing the StarCraft quote.

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Adam W @barolas.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Coming up after MDI: the thing I worked on the most! Jason and Matt are awesome, I’m so proud of the whole team and I’m glad they get to represent us and show off our work. They’re over on the Warcraft stage next!

Screenshot of the Blizzcon schedule. It reads: “World of Warcraft: Forever - Evolving a timeless world (presented by msi)

World of Warcraft developers reveal how they refresh the landscapes of World of Warcraft: Forever, enhancing visual fidelity while preserving the atmosphere and nostalgia players remember.”

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LanceBlizzGamer @lanceblizzgamer.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Maybe if I look like a Hearthstone card I can go to #BlizzCon. #DailyKaylee #ThoughtsOfADog

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eluvianna @eluvianna.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I feel like I'm being judged...

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Blizzard Watch @blizzardwatch.com · 13/09/2026

There was a really cool, short, jump-right-in WoW tabletop game at #blizzcon Simplified rules, devs as GMs It was super fun but I did somehow destroy half of the Arcantina with Gorehowl on my first turn. Sorry about the mess, Khadgar!

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World of Warcraft Gamemakers Guild - CWA @wowgg-cwa.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

We are handing out pins and bags outside on convention way and in the Hall A Trading Post. Come say hi!

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Adam W @barolas.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

If you’ve ever wandered through a space in WoW and admired all the little details, the Worldbuilding Team is talking about their process on the Legendary Stage! They’re showing off everything from kickoff to completion: www.youtube.com/live/kvRrN3C...

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BlizzCon 2026 | Legends Stage | World Building in World of Warcraft

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Jared Gillis @setec.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Fit and location for day 2!

Selfie of me wearing a burgundy shirt and white ball cap, standing in front of a Unionized Blizzard Gamemakers sign with several colleagues flanking it with fists up in solidarity.

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Adam W @barolas.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Surprise! WoW Forever will no longer keep you from playing with others in the same region on same type. RPers, I’ll see you there 🫡 I was brought into the team for this one over the last few months to help out, and the love, care and consideration in making this will hopefully feel seamlessly fun.

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syrosaur @syrosaur.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

woke up thinking about him

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Sail ✧ Comms Closed @actualsailboat.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I couldn’t help but paint Holly Longdale’s absolutely gorgeous outfit for #blizzcon ! So excited for WoW Forever 🥹🩵

An artistic interpretation of Holly Longdale’s iconic ethereal blue coat with sheer blue fabric off the arms and blue-green feather shoulders from Blizzcon 2026!

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World of Warcraft Gamemakers Guild - CWA @wowgg-cwa.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Come see us in Hall A Trading Post to get some pins and meet union members! We are also setup outside security on w convention way.

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Mitch @mitchfizzl.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I meant to post this earlier but just fyi this was Nibbler’s face at the end of the BlizzCon opening ceremony.

A long-haired black cat with cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) who is posed on the floor and looking at the camera with wide eyes and his tongue slightly out. All in all, he looks quite surprised.

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Samantha aka Ktjn @ktjn.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Picked a good day for a throwback shirt #BlizzCon2026

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Queen Ishura @ishura.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

found the Well of Eternity

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Mike Furrh @hojowameeat.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This is so special to me. I started on HOTS 11 years ago when I got hired. I’ve captured 51 straight hero spotlights… and now Ive directed one 🤘 Big props to @taylorson.bsky.social for lending is wonderful voice as narrator for this piece ❤️ youtu.be/QwXQEtGlkc4?...

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Xal'atath Hero Spotlight | Heroes Of The Storm

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Mippard @skjaegart.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Also can I just say, introducing the Forsaken Paladin with a callback to the vanilla trailer Warlock was fucking cinema

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

First thing the Blizzcon attendees see as they join the queue for this year’s show.

The Blizzard union stall set up outside of Blizzcon 2026

A sign reading “Unionized Blizzard Gamemakers. We make the games!”

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Blizzard Entertainment @blizzard.com · 12/09/2026

Okay, NOW we can show you the whole schedule. 👀

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Haughty Chicken @haughtychicken.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The upgrades to lighting and general environments are stunning. I imagine it will be pretty fabulous when we see them as we play. #Blizzcon #Blizzcon26

A screenshot in Azeroth with the sun streaming through the trees.

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Haughty Chicken @haughtychicken.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dear RL, if you can't find me from time to time, you will likely find me here. Sincerely, HC. And to the team worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com, thank you so very much. #Blizzcon #Blizzcon26

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Adam W @barolas.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I’m so proud to have worked with the team to update Azeroth to how we remember experiencing it for the first time. Welcome to the world, WoW: Forever! I’ll be working in the Arcantina telling stories with players, but please go see, support and enjoy the Art Design panel on Sunday at 1:15pm!

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The Real N’zoth 🐙 Blizzcon @therealnzoth.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

WHEN I SHOW UP ON STAGE PLEASE ACT SURPRISED #blizzcon

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Neinball @neinball.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

ITS FINALLY MANIFESTING!!

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