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Michael Bond

@bondcodes.com
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Autistic obsessive software developer and Pokémon enthusiast. Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/michaelbond

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 17/09/2026
I'm happy to say that the BondCasts app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch is now live in the App Store for the US and Canada! The Mac app is still waiting for review. Check it out for free, and let me know what you think! apps.apple.com/us/app/bondc...
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BondCasts App - App Store
Download BondCasts by Michael Bond on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like BondCasts.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 16/09/2026
What’s interesting to me is that this app was approved, at least the iOS version. I had to reject it myself and replace it after removing one feature.
BondCasts app submission interface displays "iOS Submission" with a status of "In Review." The app version is 1.0, submitted on September 13, 2026, at 1:57 PM by Michael Bond. An accompanying screenshot shows an email from App Store Connect to Michael Bond, confirming the app's status change to "In Review." The email sent yesterday at 10:33 AM includes app details: Name "BondCasts," Version "1.0," SKU "com.bondcodes.BondCasts." The email advises changes can be made via "My Apps" in App Store Connect and provides a contact link for inquiries.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 14/09/2026
Looking pretty dicey as far as releasing today is concerned.
App Store Connect showing BondCasts with iOS and macOS apps, both version 1.0 waiting for review.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 10/09/2026
Time for app review at last. Is it normal to feel like you might throw up?
BondCasts App Review page showing submissions for iOS and macOS apps. Both apps, submitted by Michael Bond, are "Waiting for Review." iOS submitted at 2:53 PM with four items, macOS at 2:54 PM with one item.
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Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
It's weird that J. Jonah Jameson would actually be a blessed relief compared to the bit newspaper publishers now.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 13/08/2026
I'm working on some bug fixes in BondCasts. I know it's been a while, but I was holding out for the new Xcode / os27 updates. Should have something out today!
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 29/07/2026
Indiana Jones tier list: 1. Last Crusade 2. Raiders 3. Temple of Doom "Indiana Jones" tier list 1. Dial of Destiny 2. Crystal Skull Any disagreements?
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 25/07/2026
Still plugging along on BondCasts. So far, I feel pretty good about all of the supported platforms. I think the next thing that I will focus on will be video podcast support. bondcasts.com
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BondCasts — Your podcasts, done right.
A fast, private, native podcast player for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 21/07/2026
Is it just me, or is making a Mac app way harder than making an iPhone / iPad app? 😅
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 20/07/2026
With inspiration from Bart Reardon's "mac-arsed-mac-app" agent skill (github.com/bartreardon/...), I will be doing a lot of work on the BondCasts Mac app.
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GitHub - bartreardon/skills
Contribute to bartreardon/skills development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Preventing some Iranian villagers from getting drinking water does nothing to prevent the IRGC from firing missiles and drones. Water is a red line. I know those of you who hate the US military and US foreign policy won’t care about the difference, but it’s significant, with very bad implications.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 18/07/2026
Want to find or follow a podcast in BondCasts, but you’re on a Windows or Android device? Our web companion directory has you covered! Just log in with Apple - Apple authenticates you directly. BondCasts never receives your password or a copy of your private library.
The Discover page on BondCasts (bondcasts.com/discover), with an option to login with iCloud.The Discover page on BondCasts (bondcasts.com/discover), with a search bar and podcast listings.The Discover page on BondCasts (bondcasts.com/discover), with show details on the podcast “Comfort Zone”.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 14/07/2026
1/ BondCasts is a podcast player packed with features. I wanted it to appeal to both lighter users and power users. Some highlights: 🧵
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 14/07/2026
Coming this September: BondCasts, a podcast player for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch! A fast, private, genuinely native podcast player for iPhone, iPad, and Mac -- with iCloud sync, offline downloads, transcripts, and more. bondcasts.com
bondcasts.com
BondCasts — Your podcasts, done right.
A fast, private, native podcast player for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 12/07/2026
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A logo, composed of a B and an equalizer. The B is meant to look like two interlocking circles against a solid spine. Colors are white and blue hues.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 11/07/2026
I'm super excited for the os27 public betas to release. I'm planning something pretty special (to me)!
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 09/07/2026
Anyone else running into build errors on Xcode Cloud? #xcode
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 05/07/2026
I’m working on a new project that I’m very excited about. It’s actually something I’ve wanted to do for a very long time, and with the tooling available today, I think it’s time to try. 🤩
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 13/06/2026
We had a little visitor today.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 11/06/2026
I've had a bit of a mixed bag with Siri AI, but when it works, it's really cool.
This image displays a screenshot of an iPhone. The iPhone screen shows a Siri interface with a summary of recent Eversource electric bills, including amounts due for July, June, and May of 2026. The background of the iPhone shows the standard iOS home screen with various app icons.
The interface includes raw XML tags visible in the text, such as <coreResponse> and <citation>, suggesting it might be a development or testing view of the Siri interface.This image is a screenshot of an iPhone displaying a conversation with Siri. The user has asked, "How much is my electric bill," and Siri has responded with the latest Eversource electric bill details, including the amount due (redacted) and the due date of July 7, 2026. Below the answer, there is a summary of recent electric bills for April, May, and June 2026, along with email notifications from Eversource.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 09/06/2026
For the record, this bug has existed for at least the last two major OS revisions. I really thought we could beat it with Siri 2.0, but alas. FB23008734
This image shows a screenshot of a chat interface with Siri. The user has typed "In one minute close garage door," and Siri responds with "Automations must be set at least one minute out," along with a button to "Open the Home app." The user then replies, "You surely understand that 'in one minute' means the automation is at least one minute out, yes?" Siri repeats the previous response: "Automations must be set at least one minute out."
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 11/05/2026
I am just so fucking exhausted by everything. People especially.
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Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Breaking: Trump has fired the membership of the National Science Board, which is oversees NSF. I have confirmed separately with multiple now-former members of NSB.
democrats-science.house.gov
Ranking Member Lofgren Reacts to Latest Trump Scheme to Undermine Science | House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 26/04/2026
Did some cool stuff today. mastodon.social/@codemonkey8...
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Michael Bond (@codemonkey85@mastodon.social)
Attached: 4 images Ok, it may not be useful, but it's pretty dang cool, right?
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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Like the game isn't buggy or flawed in the gameplay...it's just lacking so many options. It was already homogenising things with the altered stats, but now with fewer item options and only ~180 accessible Pokémon, competitive is going to suck for a while.
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Toronto Will @torontowill.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
I appreciate that "it doesn't really work this way", I just don't care. An imminent threat to end a civilization is a 5 alarm fire, even by Trump standards. If he can break the constitution to start a war, you can bend some procedure to stop a genocide. At least look like you're trying.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 03/04/2026
It's really something isn't it... seeing Earth like that. Really makes you think about how... screwed we all are.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 03/04/2026
Decided to make an interactive Pokémon type chart today. codemonkey85.github.io/PKMDS-Type-C...
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Pokémon Type Chart
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 03/04/2026
So many internet folks are wringing their hands over why Disney would make a live-action adaptation, because of how much CGI they would need. Is there any actual, definitive reporting that it even is live-action? I don't see any.
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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Michael Grant and I have concerns that the project is under-resourced. But one of the producers, Sev Ohanian, is a friend, as well as a genuine Animorphs fan. If anyone can make it work, he can. Fingers crossed. variety.com/2026/tv/news...
variety.com
‘Animorphs’ TV Series in Development at Disney+, Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)
An "Animorphs" TV series is in early development at Disney+, Variety has learned exclusively.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 03/04/2026
Really need to know if @kaaauthor.bsky.social or @michaelgrantbks.bsky.social are in any way involved in the early-in-development Disney+ adaptation of Animorphs. I want so badly for this to be a well-done, faithful adaptation. I still haven't recovered from the Nickelodeon show.
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Chris Plante @plante.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Happy World Autism Day. Being the parent of an autistic kid rocks in ways you can’t imagine unless you live it. My son woke me up this morning and explained the order of Hollywood studio acquisitions between Columbia, Tristar, and Sony Pictures — while eating ube ice cream. It was 5am.
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Reya Artbringer - Graphic Artist 4 Hire @kompreya.com · 10/03/2026
We didn't ruin the economy. We didn't get you laid off. We didn't replace you with AI. We didn't raise gas prices. We didn't foreclose your home. We didn't cause your divorce. We didn't get your kid snatched by ICE. We aren't in the Epstein files. Leave us the fuck alone.
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Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Transphobia is a cancer of the heart and mind. It is a useless fear, based on ignorance and cruelty. Trans people are not responsible for a single one of the problems we face. Do the world a favor and grow the fuck up.
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Allan Donsig @adonsig.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
John Tyler, 10th US President, was born in 1790. His last surviving grandchild, Harrison Ruffin Tyler, died on May 25, 2025. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriso...
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Harrison Ruffin Tyler - Wikipedia
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William Gibson @greatdismal.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Something I think about lately is that when I was 20, WWI seemed a very long time ago. Yet it doesn’t, now, in my late 70s. The US is turning 250 this year.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 27/02/2026
Happy Pokémon Day! I’ve made a ton of progress on my way to feature parity with PKHeX. Most notably: legality checks and fixes!
A screenshot of PKMDS: Pokémon Save Editor for Web, in which  a Gengar's moves can be seen. The first move is Megahorn, which is marked as an invalid move.A screenshot of PKMDS: Pokémon Save Editor for Web, in which a Gengar's legality is shown as invalid, pointing out incorrect move info, with a button to auto-fix the issues.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 27/02/2026
Ok, I’m not complaining - but the new Pokémon Grass and Water starters look very familiar…
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 27/02/2026
So like… does Xcode 26.3 with agentic coding work for anyone?
Screenshot of a macOS 'Problem Report for Xcode' dialog stating 'Xcode quit unexpectedly.' The dialog includes a warning icon and a message that says to click Reopen to open the application again and that the report will be sent to Apple. In the Comments section, the text reads: 'The AI chat was doing some work for me when the crash happened.' Buttons at the bottom are labeled 'Show Details,' 'OK,' and a highlighted blue 'Reopen.'
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 18/12/2025
The Big Four-Oh: micro.bondcodes.com/2025/12/18/the-…
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 14/11/2025
Web Apps: micro.bondcodes.com/2025/11/14/web-…
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Stephen Robles @stephenrobles.com · 24/10/2025
Here’s the thing about windowing on iPadOS 26, many apps have a collapsible left sidebar and the traffic light buttons block you from clicking it 90% of the time 😑
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 06/10/2025
Mom: "I don't believe Tylenol causes autism, I took it with all three pregnancies and only Michael has it." Wife: "Yeah, he was the lucky one!" (said with affection as she hugs me) Mom: "Well, I wouldn't say lucky." Me: "What do you mean?" Mom: "I wouldn't say autism is a *good* thing...."
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 21/09/2025
There's no Apple Watch face for the Series 10 / 11 that displays the seconds digitally when the display is dimmed, is there?
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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Another wrongfully detained American includes a special needs teenager who was held at gunpoint. “Oh, we just confused you w/somebody else, but look at the bright side, like, you’re going to have an exciting story to tell your friends when you go back to school,” his mom said agents said after.
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 20/09/2025
Apparently, they're making a Legend of Zelda live action movie. I'm not sure why they're bothering, since this masterpiece already exists. youtu.be/pGOCQocHm9A
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THE LEGEND OF GANONDORF - A Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf Song [by Random Encounters]
An original song by Random Encounters Ganondorf's having a raucous kegger and YOU'RE NOT INVITED. ITUNES ➤ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/legend-ganondof-zelda-song/id575213015?i=575213115&app=itunes AMAZON ➤ http://bit.ly/REAmazonGanondorf Also available on Spotify & Google Play BLOOPERS ➤ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muozCj80xQQ GANONDORF VS CAPTAIN FALCON ➤ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3ATtHrRfv4 HYRULE WARRIORS HEART ➤ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ija0LzRn70c TALES OF THE WIND WAKER ➤ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73EW1I0a6IY GANON CLAUS ➤ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCX8uqTghKw GANONDORF'S TEXT MESSAGE ➤ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lBjIzVp_lw GANONDORF'S EXTREME LASSOING ➤ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sFJAGrQSek GANONVLOG ➤ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W325JlKDKIg THE GIANT CRAZY SNAKE RETURNS ➤ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3LkFoh2alg CONSTRUCTING GANONDORF'S CASTLE ➤ https://youtu.be/jE6nxxUGRx0 MASTER OF THE MINISH TAP ➤ https://youtu.be/VFWjyDvi2rM (Did you find The Beard in every musical? Tell us his timecode in the comments!) ✸BECOME AN ENCOUNTERER✸ Subscribe Now and Watch us Weekly! Back us on Patreon for exclusive perks, including free music ☞ www.patreon.com/randomencounters ======================= ✪ GET RANDOM ENCOUNTERS GEAR! ✪ EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS: ➥http://www.crowdmade.com/randomencounters BASIC: ➥https://teespring.com/stores/random-encounters ======================= LYRICS: I wake up in the morning! I put on my ugly face! I make myself some breakfast! I spritz myself with mace! I get my trusty notebook! I mix myself a drink! I grab my pen and sit and then find ways to murder Link! Like I could throw some balls of magic or I'll form a shadow clone! Or I could sit and play my organ or just wait on Hyrule's throne! Or maybe turn into a puppet or a giant, crazy snake... But one thing's sure! You see, each plan will be a freaking huge mistake! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! I check my daily planner! It tells me what to do! It says to kidnap Zelda And take the Triforce, too! I'll come invade her castle, 'Cause Zelda's pretty hot! She'll be my Gerudo princess, or stay in jail to rot! 'Cause I've got giant, rippling muscles, and abs the size of hams, A neck that's thick and made of iron, and buttocks as strong as rams! So if you can't get past my eyebrows, or my complexion puts you off, Then just pretend I'm your boyfriend, and that my name is Sephiroth! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! I'll break out of the Dark World! The Sacred Realm's a joke! The Twilight Realm can't hold me! The Master Sword is broke! No matter how you slay me, I'll come back just the same, Except in Link's Adventure, 'Cause Zelda II is lame! So get yourself some Heart Containers And a shiny Magic Shield! A pimped-out boomerang that sparkles And a sword too big to wield! You'd better gather seven sages, Or some maidens or some tears! But hurry back, 'cause I'll attack again In another hundred years! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! See, life can be quite fragile when you're evil and you're feared... You've got a drinking problem and no one likes your beard... You've got multiple personalities because you turn into a swine... You deny all memory of a trilogy that was made for CD-i! So I'll just hire a thousand Bulbins and invite them to my tower, And we can throw a raucous kegger using my Triforce of Power! Cause there'll be Booby Traps, Dodongos, Wizzrobes, Gidbos, Stalfos, too! And poor old Link won't be invited cause he's a goody-two-shoes noob! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf! Ga-Ga-Ga-Ganondorf!
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 14/09/2025
Am I the only person who always saw Link and Zelda as more brother and sister than a couple?
polygon.com
Why do people think that Link and Zelda are going to kiss in the new movie?
Link and Zelda have had plenty of tension, but they've never officially been a "couple." So why do people think they will be in the upcoming movie?
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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 04/09/2025
Big tip! If Steam isn't working out, try the Humble Store! #silksong www.humblebundle.com/store/hollow...
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Buy Hollow Knight: Silksong from the Humble Store
Ascend to the peak of a haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong!As the lethal hunter Hornet, adventure through a vast kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and taken to this unfamiliar world, pr...
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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Silksong's first boss is tricky as hell
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Team Cherry @teamcherry.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
The hunt is on! Hollow Knight: Silksong is available now on all platforms, including day one on Xbox Game Pass!
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