Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorSmokage of the Burning Leaf @pattheflip.bsky.social · 02/09/2026"On opiates" I have been thinking a lot over the years about the unhealthy roles games play in people's lives, and the last week got me to finally put together this post on the kind of work I am doing (and not doing) going forward. I am here to heal and strengthen. www.patreon.com/pattheflip/p...patreon.comOn opiates | Patrick MillerFirst, some admin: My work has escaped containment over the last week, and I fully expect some lingering haters to stop by from time to time 25275121
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorGG Copybook Zine @ggcopybook.bsky.social · 21/08/2026PREORDERS NOW OPEN UNTIL SEPT. 11 🔥 Digital + physical copies available. 9 illustrations and 2 short stories; 16 interior b&w pages + color cover. Physical copies are mailed AFTER the preorder period ends. NOTE: This zine contains adult nudity and is not for minors. ggcopybook.bigcartel.com 24136
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorSmokage of the Burning Leaf @pattheflip.bsky.social · 16/07/2026"I'm not gonna play the Avatar game but I won't judge you if you do" nah fuck that. Irene walked away from a five figure payday to say fuck this shit, I judge mfs for just having bad taste in FGs you think I'm gonna sit this one out?? not buying a game is the easiest thing in the world. 11263444
Tom and Jerry Violence Coordinator @boomcube.bsky.social · 30/06/2026John Fighting Games will outlive the roaches 110
Tom and Jerry Violence Coordinator @boomcube.bsky.social · 30/06/2026LRP eternally grateful to be part of a scene that allows me to ignore Evo and the greater esports fgc at my leisure because I need fighting games but I never really needed a shot at the world stage 110
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence Coordinatorjohnny 🔜 SQXL, Midwest Mixfest @magicmoste.bsky.social · 24/02/2026The EVO situation is dire. 3147172169
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorSRM VWB IABP Wham Bam @ Jamily @awexwane.bsky.social · 01/06/2026ITS TIME 032
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorGuy, Katsu @guykatsu.bsky.social · 31/05/2026the huge unnaturals were disconcerting to any who bore witness to them-- the air around them seemed to buckle and grow warped, as if barely able to comprehend Those Damned Things that occupied its space 33010
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorMuppet Pictures @muppetpictures.bsky.social · 30/05/2026 41607547
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorSRM VWB IABP Wham Bam @ Jamily @awexwane.bsky.social · 25/04/2026gay 3122
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorSmokage of the Burning Leaf @pattheflip.bsky.social · 17/04/2026"Why you do what you do, and how you do it" A personal blog about my martial arts and fighting game practice, how the motivation to learn a skill changes how you practice that skill, and what I'm cooking (literally) these days. www.patreon.com/posts/why-yo... 14823
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorSmokage of the Burning Leaf @pattheflip.bsky.social · 10/04/2026"Checking in on the whole FGC writing thing" It's been two months since the layoff and I've been writing almost every day. This one is mostly about returning to the craft of writing, and looking at the economics of writing in a video-driven world. www.patreon.com/posts/checki... 15918
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorSmokage of the Burning Leaf @pattheflip.bsky.social · 02/04/2026"The C stands for Consumer" On the new(ish) wave of consumerism in fighting games, how the tone of the conversation has changed, and tips on avoiding tourist traps. Another reminder that talking about fighting games and playing them are two separate hobbies. www.patreon.com/posts/c-stan... 1418775
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorSmokage of the Burning Leaf @pattheflip.bsky.social · 16/03/2026"On Saudi boycotts in fighting games, and building alternative FGCs" I wrote about the increased Saudi investment in Capcom, the differences between personal and organized boycotts, and how we might be able to learn from other entertainment-based communities. www.patreon.com/posts/153198... 8314169
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorSherry CD-ROM 🏳️⚧️ @sherrycdrom.bsky.social · 26/02/2026this bill is legitimately a three-alarm fire. if they manage to define trans existence as explicit then there is nothing stopping them from genocide. i need every single cis person talking about this, calling their reps, getting out in the streets. 3836702828
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorAftermath @aftermath.site · 26/02/2026After fighting game community member Ludovic Mbock was arrested by ICE, his family and friends have been working non-stop to bring him home aftermath.site/ice-ludovic-mb... 71348769
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorBundist|Reconstruction 2|UltraDavid @ultradavid.bsky.social · 27/02/2026The article briefly mentions it, but personally I don't care what Lud's status was. Every post about his situation has wriggling weirdos underneath asking about it & I reject the xenophobic premise of their question. Immigrants are a positive good and Lud should be celebrated, safe, & protected 12557246
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorKougeru 🐉⛩️ @kougeru.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Absolutely do NOT give your ID or face scan on Discord. It's even worse than expected. Apparently due to people bypassing current systems, they're switching to "persona" which is funded by fucking Peter Thiel. 4642873086
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence Coordinator🎴 高 | irene koh 🎴 @koh.money · 04/02/2026🪽ANGEL ARCADE #1: MIRACLE 🪽 It's soft launch day for my new comic series! This isn't a sports story about winning, but a collection of cherished memories, observations, myths, and celebrations of the "community" aspect of "fighting game community." #angelarcade 15857307
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence Coordinatorhenaki @henaki.bsky.social · 31/01/2026when you play guilty gear you have to be one of these two people. i dont make the rules. 151065366
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorFrosty Faustings @frostyfaustings.bsky.social · 31/01/2026Congratulations to your Top 8 King of Fighters XV at #FFXVIII2026! 🏆ET1120 🥈score33333 🥉lokofruletas 🏅PITERERNANDIS 🏅andytheworld320 🏅KoferoHonesto 🏅MxSeis 🏅CraziSalvi516 📸: @helloitsli.bsky.social 0106
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorAnjelle @anjelle.bsky.social · 26/01/2026You've got a little something on your... no, nevermind. #indouhikaru #光が死んだ夏 #thesummerhikarudied #tshd 2701317
Tom and Jerry Violence Coordinator @boomcube.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Bracket jam youtu.be/tmSLRvYSNHs?...youtu.beThe night flight orchestra - GeminiYouTube video by Patrice AorMelodicRock 000
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorSmokage of the Burning Leaf @pattheflip.bsky.social · 12/01/2026"Offline magic isn't just about the game" On the magic that happens with offline fighting games, and finding ways to organize online community to bring some of it back. Shoutouts to Johnny Chess. www.patreon.com/posts/offlin...patreon.comOffline magic isn't just about the game | Patrick MillerGet more from Patrick Miller on Patreon 37840
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorSmokage of the Burning Leaf @pattheflip.bsky.social · 08/01/2026"On protagonist myths, killing your joy, and why I still compete in fighting games" Wrote for a bit about how my time with martial arts helped me frame my continuing journey with fighting games, and why it's better to be a side character instead of a protagonist. www.patreon.com/posts/on-pro... 16729
Tom and Jerry Violence Coordinator @boomcube.bsky.social · 06/01/2026I wish it was easier to explain how 'You Must and Will Be A Rock Star At Something' is a promise no one made that's killing your joy 150
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorSmokage of the Burning Leaf @pattheflip.bsky.social · 06/01/2026"On Being Mid and Internet Brainworms" Trying to get back into the writing habit with some lightweight blogging. This one is about treating hobbies as hobbies. www.patreon.com/posts/147529...patreon.comOn Being Mid and Internet Brainworms | Patrick MillerGet more from Patrick Miller on Patreon 311853
Tom and Jerry Violence Coordinator @boomcube.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Lau Yagami is the only choice for player of the year and it's not close 021
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorMeg Elison @megelison.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Remember folks: if you have any small amount of artistic talent, any sex appeal, or can make your friends laugh, the richest man on earth is crying screaming throwing up because he can’t be you. 236185114523
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorMelissa Gira Grant @melissagiragrant.com · 17/11/2025“Short bursts indicate an ICE sighting. Long whistles indicate agents making arrests. If you hear the whistle and you’re undocumented, said [Whitney Hu, a community activist and organizer with South Brooklyn Mutual Aid], ‘you hide. And if you’re somebody who’s not, you go to the street.’”thecity.nycAs ICE Street Raids Ramp Up, New Yorkers Stock Up On WhistlesTaking a cue from Chicago, community groups have distributed thousands of whistles in recent weeks — a grassroots system people in other cities have adopted to help neighbors sound the alarm. 1348972437
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorMike Stabile @mikestabile.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Gee, it's almost as if porn — er, romantasy — can actually be an aid to explore your sexuality and increase sexual satisfaction. It's almost as if talking about and celebrating sexuality is the solution, not repression and censorship. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/w...nytimes.comSex Had Become a Chore. Then They Started Reading Romantasy. 529896
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorSRM VWB IABP Wham Bam @ Jamily @awexwane.bsky.social · 05/10/2025I LOVE MENS FASHION I LOVE CHOOSING BETWEEN 2 COLORS OF BOOTCUT JEANS AND 5 PLAID BUTTON UPS 36618
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorKeits @keits.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Growth is stupid. Sustainability is where its at. Get on board or get swallowed whole by capitalism. 2517
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorMinovsky @minovskyarticle.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Stop debating this website's growth potential. I don't care. I'm a digital hermit crab. If it dies, I'll find another shell as I've done a dozen times before. 4579552098
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorSilmerion @throwsare.cheap · 06/08/2025I'm sorry but we have to retire* the word "gooner". In 2026 I need us all to agree that masturbation is normal and it's not our business how or when anyone else does it. *Unless being a gooner is a kink thing for you. Live your truth 58739
Tom and Jerry Violence Coordinator @boomcube.bsky.social · 27/04/2025KoF is so sick Good shit @uf-silvera.bsky.social 110
Tom and Jerry Violence Coordinator @boomcube.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Ask any attendee from one of these events what it was like and you'll probably hear something similar 'It felt like a regional, but just for my game' Whatever you play, it's a great time to love the game you love 020
Tom and Jerry Violence Coordinator @boomcube.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Resshoumania/Slashback for the flourishing Rev 2 Ressurection Max Mode building itself from the ground up as an essential stop for SNK players The influence that Climax and Resshou have had on organizers to lay the groundwork for this is undeniable 120
Tom and Jerry Violence Coordinator @boomcube.bsky.social · 27/01/2025As someone who likely doesn't have the logistical grit and skillset to be a proper TO, it's so cool to see events being built around the concept of catering to a particular playerbase in the wake of COVID's irreparable damage to regionals and smaller events 151
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorFrosty Faustings @frostyfaustings.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Congratulations to your "Insert Game Here" Top 4 at #FFXVII2025! 🏆: HBRozu 🥈: HDK409 🥉: Fat Toucan 🏅: Skytanks 📸: TheRogueCora 23410
Reposted by Tom and Jerry Violence CoordinatorErin Ryan Hey ♿️ @erinryanhey.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Urgent trans and nonbinary update: I called a passport office and got a sympathetic rep who told me officially any information about gender markers is posted online. Unofficially, they *literally whispered,* they have heard the same rumors about passports being confiscated. 4125302048
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