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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

The original games at the core of Order of the Sinking Star are: * The Heroes of Sokoban series: by @ostroffj.bsky.social * The Promesst series: by @nothings.bsky.social * Mirror Isles: by me * Skipping Stones to Lonely Homes: by me

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箕島綺譚 [Mishima Kitan] (they/them)💖Support Black Trans Liberation @mishimakitan.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I'm happy to publicly come forth as the JP-to-EN translator of My Journey to Her by Yūna Hirasawa. It's a great honor to be the first openly transgender & nonbinary native Japanese translator to be credited for the translation of an Eisner Award-winning manga. 😊 Please see my full statement below.

A statement from Mishima Kitan. Due to the word count restriction of the ALT text field, the ALT text is split into two parts. The second part is in the subsequent image in the thread of this post.

Statement Part 1:
"Hi, everyone. This is Mishima Kitan. Today, I'm happy to publicly come forth as the Japanese-to-English translator of My Journey to Her, an autobiographical transgender memoir, by Yūna Hirasawa. My Journey to Her won the Eisner Award for the category of Best Digital Comic in 2025. I'm very glad that this significant book has been released physically as well.

I've been using English as my second language for over thirty years now. It's a great honor to be the first openly transgender and nonbinary native Japanese translator to be credited for the translation of an Eisner Award-winning manga.

At the time of the digital release of this book in 2024, I had some personal concerns about being credited so I requested to be anonymous in the initially released edition. In March 2026, Haruko Hashimoto (the editor of the digital edition) had reached out to inform me that the book was getting a physical release and to ask if I'd like to be credited as the translator. Upon consideration, I replied, "Yes." I felt ready to be credited as the translator and I also felt that this present moment was a historically important timing to confirm the credit.

Having my own fair share of transphobic experiences and having to entirely cutting ties with my blood family in Japan at age 20 to live and transition on my own, this memoir was one of the most emotionally challenging book to translate. But, as with any work that I do, I gave my best effort."

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Chris Kerr @kerrblimey.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Afternoon! Are you a video game developer who has been falsely accused of using generative AI? I’d love to pick your brains for a story about how those claims impact individuals, teams, and projects. Email in bio. DMs open. Signal: kerrblimey.43 Keen to hear lots of views!

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Putting out feelers again: looking to review an upcoming horror game that's under embargo! And if you'd like the most informed review of the new Professor Layton game come December, I'm your girl. Have been following Level-5 and its AI decline like a hawk the past few years and know the games well.

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Skybox @skyboxcritics.com · 04/10/2026

Consider The Woodchipper by @edgarallanbro.bsky.social CW: sexual assault, rape "Let me be clear: you are not a victim of what Geller did." Read on:

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Consider The Woodchipper

A response to "What Do We Do With Jacob Gellar?"

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"Recent" is a stretch, but here are the two articles I'm most proud of from the past year and a link so I can afford to write more. www.rinbutonline.com/the-impact-o... www.avclub.com/horses-game-... www.patreon.com/rin_but_online

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

If any editors or the like at outlets are looking for more female and non-binary voices, a reminder that this queer woman is very much looking for a home for their reviews and features. Reach out at the email in my bio or check for emails from me if you want to work with me!

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Jordan Wood @thecrossoverappeal.com · 29/09/2026

Apropos of nothing, here's bunch of women, femme, nb writers whose work I've appreciated over the past year. First, @katyar.bsky.social. I've shared her work a bunch before because her sharp coverage balances enthusiasm for the form with wide-eyed crit. playingthisweek.substack.com/p/the-games-...

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To the games I won't ever play...

An ode to those who make experiencing them still possible.

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I've been trying to make it as a freelancer this year but have had no luck since The AV Club's games section was gutted in the Spring. After half a year, I've had a couple of email rejections but mostly silence, so my hope for any kind of payment for my labour, let alone a career, is pretty dim.

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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 24/02/2026

"Culturally normal:" - throw trans people under the bus - podcast with fascists - NO pronouns at your uncle's dinner table - unhoused folks viable as a fuel source? "Culturally Nermal:" - cute - sassy - show up whenever you want - change gender depending on region - free trips to abu dhabi

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dan mentos @danmentos.com · 22/09/2026

[job interview] interviewer: so god killed all your kids? job: that's right

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Ana Diaz @pokachee.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Very random (but important) question: What are your favorite non-profits doing work in media, journalism, and (for my own interests) video games? Looking to get a better idea of the kind of work happening out there for a larger project. Likes and RTs appreciated.✨

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Alan Hazelden @alanhazelden.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Earlier versions of the game did acknowledge the creators of the original games at the start of each section, and I consider it unacceptable that this was removed at Jon’s direction. Stephen Totilo noticed this change and wrote a nuanced article here: www.gamefile.news/p/a-complica...

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A complicated game

Who gets credit for Order of the Sinking Star? Where should the names appear for the creators of its source material? And would you notice if a great game designer sat next to you?

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What The Trans?! 🏳️‍⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · 19/09/2026

🔴 TRANS PRIDE BIRMINGHAM - a live thread There's roughly 5 minutes before Trans Pride Birmingham begins, and so far roughly a few dozen people have turned up. 🧵

Trans flag held at Trans Pride Birmingham

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Isaiah D. Colbert @shineyezehuhh.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Let Shueisha know you don't want AI-translated manga. mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/www/custom_p...

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MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA Survey Language Selection

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I've been running a Free Game Club each week for the past few months to curate a list of high quality free titles in our age of deluge. I might write some games up soon but there's a small Discord server to allow for discussion. If you aren't a troublemaker, shoot me a DM and I'll send an invite.

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

New articles coming soon, but for anyone following who saw the Nintendo Direct and doesn't know already about Level 5's descent into generative AI... maybe hold off on the new Layton.

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It's been like this for about a year in the UK and incredibly annoying as we also don't have credit cards. Welcome!

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I don't post too much here, but I fit the bill!

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Alex Jaffe ➡️ NYCC @alexjaffe.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Took me just about a day and a half to solve a 33 year old comic book mystery, nbd

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I did start on Substack to have a free place to host writing and send newsletters but put down the couple of hundreds for Ghost and a domain annually last year and haven't regretted it once. Felt right to invest in my work. That said I might need to go with Bearblog or such soon given the costs...

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Robin Bea @robinbombus.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

imagine if there was a person who got paid to review video games but was also a woman

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Thanks for the heads-up. There were a few in Stansted after security so I just assumed...

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Going to be on the Gamescom showfloor today if anyone wants to say hi!

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Here at Gamescom, hoping to freelance and connect with people!

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Ojiro Fumoto @moppin.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Truly honored to be compared to one of the GOATs

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Just bumping this. Have a couple of things lined up now but eager to talk with any developers too!

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Karen K. Ho @karenho.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

If the criticism is "why don't journalists write about X?" the answers usually are: -a word count limit of 600 or less -a publishing quota deterring longer stories -an editor shot down the pitch or cut that detail or angle -a beat reporter was laid off -freelance rates of $250 to $350

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I'm going to #Gamescom! I'm planning to be on the showfloor on Friday & Sunday, and Congress on Thursday. I'll be in Cologne from the 24th-31st if anyone would like to arrange anything. DM/email me! Developers: I'd love to demo your games and interview you! Websites: I'd love to freelance for you!

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Game&Burger @gamenburger.itch.io · 10/08/2026

Clarifaction: my good friend @coolfonts.online wrote the main theme for horse magnifier. I guess that makes her less cool and thus will be thrown back into the hole. Thank you @rist5.bsky.social for this correction. everyone pls throw money at horse magnifier to send @coolfonts.online hole money

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Only got Wi-Fi again on Friday, but wanted to say congratulations!

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Hayes Madsen @solfleet.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Hey, so, I was so angry today that, for once, I blogged it instead of posting about it. Games media, especially mainstream games media, cannot keep abdicating responsibility in how it talks about these things an-evening-at-the-inn.ghost.io/video-game-s...

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Video Game Studios Aren't Monoliths

I'm just going to come right out and say it this time - treating video game studios like some kind of fantasy football draft, in the wake of mass layoffs no less, is sickening. The last three years, ...

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kc 💀 play TRUE LOVE'S CURSE! @npckc.net · 13/07/2026

💛🤍NONBINARY CODED GAMES💜🖤 is live on Steam! For International Nonbinary Day, we're showcasing 150+ games by devs who are nonbinary, genderqueer, & outside the gender binary! Take a look and see the spectrum of what we have to offer 🌈 store.steampowered.com/curator/4610... #NonbinaryCodedGames

Nonbinary Coded Games: July 13-20 2026. Celebrating games made by nonbinary developers! The banner shows a nonbinary witch, cat, bunny, and underling.

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Aren't we all? (I would make Kitty Pryde very gay)

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Mat Piscatella @matpiscatella.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

"you do not, under any circumstances, "gotta hand it to them""

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Worrying about how good I would be at the game made me put it off for half a year after it came out and I only regret not playing sooner. Even if you don't make it all the way through, I don't think there's any harm in trying it out. You can always ask fans for hints when not on the right track.

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Haley MacLean @haleyfax.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

We have never 'owned' our games, our games just had no technological protection measures. (thread 👇, I'm so mad about the PS no physical decision and I need an IP rant)

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Played through this part last night. Beautiful rendition of a beautiful moment.

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John Wahl @midlifesidequest.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

It’s the final few days of my PRIDE MONTH fundraiser for @outfrontmn.bsky.social and I still have TONS of prizes to give away! Including the latest game from @aerialknight.com! 🏳️‍🌈 Just donate HERE: gofund.me/30f3f241f And then pick a prize HERE: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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Kate Gray @hownottodraw.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

They let me write a whole Ace Attorney quest for Hello Kitty Island Adventure 😈

Kuromi talks to Hello Kitty and My Sweet Piano in a cafe. she says, "my name is ino'sent biestander (If you're using text to speech, it's supposed to sound like innocent bystander) and I know nothing about any cookies!"

The Ace Attorney OBJECTION! text, but done I. Hello Kitty language

My Sweet Piano, as a lawyer, says "no, we can't lose... we need something outlandish to happen... to turn this case around..."

Detective Badtz-maru says " now everybody knows that the lawyer always does the investigation part too." this is a reference to how the lawyers always seem to be involved in the investigation in the Ace Attorney games

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Catherine (she/they) @catherinemasters.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Played last night and it skyrocketed to the top of the list of my favourite games played this year. Recommending to everyone!

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jordan! @jordanjamboree.pittbert.gay · 19/06/2026

As I mentioned on this week's @trangirlismo.bsky.social, I've written 1700 words about Nostalgia, the Evils of Microsoft, and how racing games are the perfect way to embrace automotive enthusiasm. It would mean a lot if you gave it a read, steal this game if you want to play it, and BDS forever.

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Endless Summer 2012: Reflection on Forza Horizon Fourteen Years Later | Tran Girlismo (& Victoria Scott)

Looking back on the first trailer for Forza Horizon, it’s tough to put myself back in the shoes of who I was then, both in terms of the line

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The PS1 startup sound as a lesbian @janus.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

For Pride Month, i wrote about Stop!! Hibari-kun, an accidentally trans-positive gag manga from the 1980s about a girl who serves sickening fish and her idiot boyfriend’s inability to chill out about it. @aftermath.site

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The Obscure 1980s Gag Manga That’s Being Reclaimed By Trans People

The focus of "Stop!! Hibari-kun" isn't that Hibari is trans—it’s other characters’ cartoonish inability to chill out about it

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itch.io @itch.io · 13/06/2026

Bundle Hosting Revamped 📦 🎉 We've taken what we've learned over the past 10 years of co-op bundles and redesigned our bundle creation tools to make it easier than ever to host bundles of all kinds of sizes. Check it out: itch.io/t/6475377/bu...

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Bundle Hosting Revamped - Developer Updates

Over 10 years ago we introduced “Co-op” bundles as a way for developers to self-organize bundles of content across multiple accounts with custom revenue sharing. Since then we’ve hosted thousands of b

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