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Ben Kuchera

@benkuchera.bsky.social
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I've been here long enough where a lot of you don't even know where I come from and I kinda find that delightful. But I'm glad you're here! How are you?

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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 18h
Short form video content is convinced that I'm interested in watching well groomed men from the Middle East put on perfume and you know what? It might be right this shit is calming as hell. I need to whisper about how I'm layering on three kinds of hella expensive but good smelling oil.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 19h
Whenever I feel like criticizing the games press I remember it's all corporate owned, no one is getting paid, and headline mandates mean good work is basically impossible. There are good indie sites out there, but the overall ecosystem is in really rough shape and it's not the writers' fault.
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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 19h
Several weeks ago, Phil Tippett's legendary animation studio in Berkeley, CA closed. An anonymous hero noticed a folder of CDs. This turned out to be hundreds of unseen hi-res images and videos from Star Wars, Robocop, Jurassic Park, etc. ~90 isos for you to browse: archive.org/details/tipp...
A casual Star Wars alien fella at the cantina, in a sun faded, reddish photo. Someone will be mad at me for not knowing who this is. Phil, a balding Caucasian man, poses a model of the garthok, an antagonist from the Coneheads movie.Phil, a balding caucasian man, points at some CG on a CRT computer monitor, as a younger man looks on. The screen shows a model of a dinosaur attacking a jeep, while there's an actual physical model of that event in the foreground for reference.an isolated shot of a star wars vehicle. Sorry, I don't know star wars lol
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Chappell Ellison @chappelltracker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
today's hardware designers could never conceive of what Kazuo Kawasaki was doing in 1996
A colorful retro computer setup featuring a purple keyboard, a small teal touchpad, and a teal circular CD-ROM drive with a matching keypad-style controller resting on top. The hardware is arranged against a dark background in a vivid purple-and-turquoise color scheme.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Who was Digger made for. Who is the target audience. Who.among you watched that trailer and thought "this rules "
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The things we knew would be used against us will now officially be used against us.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The kids are rediscovering Alanis Morrisette and at the time those albums were ridiculously overplayed but now that I've gone back and just listened to them as songs? Alanis fucking rules. She brought the thunder and it all stills sounds great.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Cats are a ridiculous concept. You can get a little panther that wants to keep you warm while you both sleep. That's amazing.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Boy howdy if you have any feelings about generational suicidal ideation I'm just going to put a big ol' "BIG OL FEELINGS" tag on the latest episode of Lanterns. Not a criticism. Brilliant episode. But yeah I had to pause a few times. It goes swimming in some dark waters.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
My Resonant strategy so far is to run around and do side quests and enjoy the vibe and combat. I have nowhere I need to be and nothing to write about. It's been great savor this one.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I stretched my entertainment budget a little to pick up Resonant but I've been playing every night and haven't regretted it for a second. Remedy, I see you and appreciate you. This game is an absolute delight, and I've been with you since the Max Payne mouse pad.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I was not emotionally prepared for this episode of Lanterns, it turns out.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If are you wondering how delighted I am that a character in Lanterns is a watch enthusiast the answer is all the delight. I love this show so much.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The same kid that saw Primetime with me also pointed out how good the sound design is and how well the full audio experience of the theater and the mixing made every gunshot count. Guns are not fired that often. You feel it every time. Even the stupid ones. Especially the stupid ones.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Resident Evil for the second time was just as fun. The jump scares still work. I was able to really soak in the technical achievement of it. It did not have to look that good to work and so many shots are just beautiful. The use of darkness is the best since The Batman.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This has been the perfect pop culture day. Saw Primetime, watched a wild Bengals Steelers game, played some Control Resonant, going to see Resident Evil again, and then new Lanterns. Zero complaints.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Back in my day if you sold anything..." Ok, but we used to argue about clapping during E3 and now your outlet is owned by venture capital and they don't let you put the name of games in the headline and you pay $20 for 30 guides a month. It's not your fault but let's not pretend the past exists.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Watching Primetime with one of my older kids and seeing the world of older trashy TV through his eyes was wild. The shit we used to just calmly watch like it was normal.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Hell yes
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Folks, it's silly to pretend like anyone cares about writers or influencers selling their old promotional shit. There are no jobs, and the ones that kind of exist barely pay. What are they going to blacklist you from. Cereal is $5 a box. This is a made up controversy.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I'm happy for everyone who isn't having an anxiety attack during every play in this Bengals Steelers game. What a shit show
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NFL News Poster @nflnewsposter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
[Bengals] Tee Higgins touchdown catch! twitter.com/Bengals/stat...
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The house is cozy, I'm making some smokies in barbecue sauce. Got sodas. Gonna watch the Bengals embarrass the Steelers. Already saw one movie and have Resident Evil tickets with the family tonight. This is a Sunday.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I saw Primetime. Pattinson is on a run that we're going to be talking about for 30 years. It's dark, surreal, super weird, and Pattinson as Chris Hansen makes so many bizarre acting choices that somehow all pay off. It's buck wild.
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Kris 🎃 Lorischild @direkris.itch.io · 27/09/2026
Bryan from Resident Evil (2026 dir Zach Cregger) smiles with a speech bubble below him, implying he is speaking the quoted skeet.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
You are lying to yourself if you claim you don't own a copy of Flurbin' Durbin' by Rascal Sally. Everyone owns that song. Flurbin' Durbin' is life. Why would you lie about it.
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The techbros don't want you to see this trailer. Pass it on.
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Cage @ridiculouscage.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"why would I deceive you?"
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
There is a weird generation thing with Primetime. One of my older kids brought up wanting to see because to them this is weird and hard to believe American history. That feels a little weird. Everyone was watching back in the day.
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Primetime
ALT: Primetime
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Today I'm seeing Primetime in the morning, then the Bengals Steelers game, then another showing of Resident Evil with most of the kids because they haven't seen it yet. Then a new episode of Lanterns and I have some work prep to do for the week. This is an ideal pop culture Sunday
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
My daughter has been reading the Hunger Games series and we've been watching the movies together and honestly watching JLaw fuck up a bunch of fascists is pretty satisfying right now.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It makes me super happy to see so many people vibing with Control Resonant as much as I am. I think this one is real special.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A real thing I'm very proud of: I did the online ordained minister thing and performed two ceremonies for some of my closest friends and both couples are still married and that rules. What a great thing to get to help someone with. Honestly makes me happy to think about.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
For all the pressure I put on myself this morning I had a very profitable day and made a real dent in the lawn. I wish I could convince myself all that worry is unnecessary before I perform, but it seldom listens to evidence.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I was helping a lady with a project and I asked to borrow a pen because mine were in the car and she said "No problem, do you like your pens scratchy or smooth?" I looked up and said "oh fun! Are you ADHD or autistic?" And she laughed for about five minutes before saying "autistic, you?"
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UFO Citybusters @iankumohara.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Oh my God
Ouendan!! The Strongest Nintendo DS game, being displayed in its proper resolution on a 3DS
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Ok brain, I'm going to do the same things I did yesterday, and I'm perfectly safe. Brain: great, I'm going to pull the adrenaline lever until it reaches "being hunted for sport" levels. Should help.
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Bethany Black @bethanyblack.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
100% the vibe that Lanterns poster gives off
A two panel cartoon the first showing someone peeing at a urinal, and a second person walking past.  Second panel shows rhe second person peeing at the Urinal next to the first.  Underneath that is the Lanterns poster with Hal Jordan looking straight forward and John Stewart giving him the angry side eye, the ol’ hairy eyeball.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Christopher Reeve's Clark Kent Transformation
ALT: Christopher Reeve's Clark Kent Transformation
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Creed has a ridiculous premise but Phylicia Rashad absolutely anchors the film in the opening 15 minutes. Her performance puts the whole movie in motion and gives the entire thing a sense of weight and emotional reality. It makes the silly idea serious. I adore Creed. May be my favorite from Coogler
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Remedy is so fucking good at what they do. It's a little scary.
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Mitch Dyer @mitchyd.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Ace Combat 8 modders the world needs you
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I don't know why Counting Crows are being used in so many moves lately but Counting Crows is a great band and I'm tired of pretending their not
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I'm watching Camp Miasma and Hannah Einbender is once again being portrayed like she's some horrible CHUD and it always cracks me up.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Star Wars / Lord of the Rings crossover we all deserved
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Control Resonant is the first game in a genre I'm going to call "Oh no! Spider-man's in the k-hole!"
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
See, I feel like I never understand the rules of real life so when I play games and watch movies in which no one knows of the rules of the universe I find it deeply comforting.
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Listen, I don't suggest anyone stay completely ignorant of most gaming news. I get wanting to be connected to the hobby. But also I stay completely ignorant of gaming news so I got to just find out, in real time, playing Control Resonant: IT GOT OUT? That's what the game tackles? Let's fucking GO
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I bought Control Resonant
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Ben Kuchera @benkuchera.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Folks, whenever a rich person says they don't have a phone or don't know their phone number I'm begging you to remember they're just saying they have a personal assistant. They're not better or smarter or more present, they just have staff.
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