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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This times 1000. I bet there are a number of casual acquaintances you have who refuse to show anyone their real struggles because society frowns on it. Especially post COVID.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I have so many Ghost of Yotei screenshots, it's such a beautiful game. #GhostofYotei #GamePhotography #Screenshots

Ghost of Yotei Screenshot - Atsu and her teacher sit on a hill at night with a clear sky full of brilliatn stars laid out overhead. Tree-lined mountains stretch into the distance towards the horizon. In the foreground off to the left, a forest of silver-white trees can be seen.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

But at least they're not publicly ditching physical disc copies, amiright? /s

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I guess I should thank Trump for being such an awful person that he irreparably destroyed the Canada US relationship... because I doubt Manitoba would be ditching DST otherwise. Seemed like our government was always too worried about what US businesses would think, but Kinew doesn't give a shit now.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Ghost of Yotei might be one of the prettiest games ever made... look at these light effects and the colour palette... just so good. #GhostofYotei #GamePhotography #Screenshots

Ghost of Yotei Screenshot - Atsu rids at night through a field of white flowers, flanked by pale white trees. The moon hangs in a sky full of stars, casting light upon the blossoms floating in the breeze.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Noticed a strange and ironic trend of people acting towards carney the way Maga does towards trump... And when you look at their posts the rest of their posts are criticizing the same behavior in Maga and Republicans. You can't make this shit up.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I'm sure the JRPG haters will start releasing reviews soon to bring this down... But it makes me so incredibly happy to see that, currently, trails in the sky sc remaster is the highest rated game of the year on opencritic.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The reviews for trails in the sky 2 are coming out and I am so incredibly excited to stream it next month.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Blizzard's new CEO comes out dressed like mom going to church and talks about nerding out... Such a strange dichotomy. Lol

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I was so close to reinstalling Genshin for the 7.1 anniversary rewards, then I saw they expected me to complete like 12+ hours of shitty story involving their stupid third person shooter bs in order to get them.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

AKE: Pretty archer dragongirl Me: Yes please. AKE: She's a scholar who likes to research ancient legends Me: Even better AKE: And she flies sometimes Me: You already sold me AKE: She's found in a gorgeous snowy landscape... Me: Are you spying on me? #ArknightsEndfield #GamePhotography #Screenshots

Arknights Endfield Screenshot - Typhoeus makes notes in her book facing towards the camera. Behind her an aurora-filled sky hangs above a beautiful snowy mountainscape with a mysterious blue-lit cabin towards the middle.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#WutheringWaves #Wuwa I really wish they'd give us access to the screenshot mode in these limited access story domains. I had to fight so hard to get even a half-decent shot here... but it's SO gorgeous. #GamePhotography #Screenshots

Wuthering Waves Screenshot - Rover stands in the water looking over her shoulder towards a white full moon in the background partially concealed behind a large white tree. The light shines off the water, casting a rippling reflection of both the tree and moon onto the water.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Not gonna pretend I'm very good at it, but I've been really enjoying writing alt text for my screenshot posts. It's a nice little challenge to describe the shot I took. I hope someone's gotten value from it. :)

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I've said this before, but man... this game needed a better screenshot tool. Look at the sky around that tower... #TalesofArise #GamePhotography #Screenshots

Tales of Arise screenshot - Shionne stands in the foreground, turned away from the camera. Past her, mountains rise in the distance and a tower looms over it all, surrounded by a brilliant starry sky.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The OoT remake is so generic looking I'd need to be given it and the console as gifts in order for me to even consider trying it. But I hope it is as fun as all of the Nintendo fans out there are hoping it is, despite how it looked to me.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Very politely ask someone for clarification on some advice they posted = Block. That person feels like a REAL delight. I think I came out better on this exchange.

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JRho @jrho.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The most absolutely massive flex from the state fair exhibit. This quilt is made of 40 years of prize ribbons from various categories at the New Mexico State Fair won by Carol St. Clair Johnson. She also won a prize for this quilt.

Massive quilt made of prize ribbons in blue, red, yellow, and white

Center square of quilt made of yellow and red ribbons and yellow rosettes

Block of quilt made of blue, yellow, red, and white ribbons. Ribbons state the year. Some have the prize winning object written on in marker

Carol St. Clair Johnson
born 1954; resides Albuquerque, NM

O Fair New Mexico-41 Fair Years
2023
satin ribbons

After unexpectedly winning her first blue ribbon for a sewn cape in 1981, Carol St. Clair Johnson developed an enduring love for the New Mexico State Fair. The quilt Fair New Mexico-41 Fair Years incorporates more than six hundred of the ribbons she won at the fair every subsequent year except 2020 (when the fair was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic). Johnson earned ribbons for needlework, knitting, crochet, pies, cookies, cakes, canning, jewelry, flowers, vegetables, and potted plants. The title of the quilt is a reference to the state song, and the design places the state's Zia sun symbol at the center. The quilt earned Johnson yet another ribbon: Best in Category (miscellaneous quilt) at the 2023 New Mexico State Fair.

Courtesy of Carol St. Clair Johnson

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#InfinityNikki I don't play much Nikki, but every so often I am thoroughly impressed by what I see in the game. #GamePhotography #Screenshots

Infinity Nikki Screenshot - Nikki stands near a grave in the foreground praying, purple flowers all around as a glowing white tree towers in the distance, ribbons descending from its branches to the ground.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#GhostofYotei - Loved this quest and scene(even if it was kind of annoying finding the spots to progress it) #GamePhotography #Screenshots

Ghost of Yotei screenshot - Atsu and her old teacher play music together on a hill, overlooking a shallow waterway full of lanterns.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

#WutheringWaves #Wuwa Screenshot - I love the lighting and scenery in this game. It's so gorgeous. #GamePhotography #Screenshots

Wuthering Waves screenshot - a crescent moon's light reflects off the fog around a rock, creating a blue glow. In the distance to the left, a tower looms tall.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I am so tired of more and more game devs being fired for success... and the dialogue about it fading after five minutes and reverting back to outrage over digital games. Can we please sustain sufficient outrage over game developer treatment to actually maybe have an impact? They deserve better...

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I'll be watching this on stream Thursday evening for anyone else who will have to wait until the evening to watch it because of work lol

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Relationship advice: find a partner that likes the opposite pieces of pizza from you. My wife loves crusts and prefers pieces with less sauce... I like less crust and more sauce. Thus we never fight over pizza. That's the secret behind our 20 year relationship. That and headpats.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I have literally only one thought about GTA as a series: don't care at all, but hope you have fun with it. That's it. Don't expect anything else here lol

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

All Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario accomplishes is making American made atlases and maps less useful for the rest of the world because I guarantee you nobody else is changing what they call it.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

As time goes on it's becoming increasingly common for gacha game soundtracks to be the benchmark by which I judge all game soundtracks. Would anyone be interested in a thread of YouTube videos of examples of why?

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I really really wish the Tales games had proper photo modes. Would've loved to get better #TalesofArise screenshots - that game was gorgeous. #GamePhotography #Screenshot

Tales of Arise screenshot - Shionne stands in the foreground looking out at a misty forest plain backed by jagged rocky peaks.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The persona six press release is why it is important to have experts in the language read over your press release in all languages you plan to release it. "Only physical copies will be released for the ps5" does not mean "the ps5 is the only platform to get a physical release"

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Probably my favourite part of Ghost of Yotei's visual design is the skyscape. There's a lot to like overall, but the skylines and lighting are just so incredibly good. #GhostofYotei

Ghost of Yotei screenshot: Atsu stands in a forest of tall trees, looking out at a misty red sunrise as the light peaks between the clouds and the trees.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

#NierReplicant - I loved and hated this part of the game, but it's such a unique view. #GamePhotography #Screenshot

Nier Replicant screenshot - Overhead view of an elaborate stone city with sand canals.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Canadian soldiers resting up before being sent to engage in guerilla warfare in the us.

Canada geese resting at a public fountain.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

#BlueReflection may not the best RPG I've ever played, but I love how faithful it is to the magical girl genre. #GamePhotography #Screenshot

Blue Reflection Screenshot - End of Lime's transformation scene, with her in her magical girl outfit surrounded by sparkles and flowerpetals.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Finally Carney shows a spine. I'm sad it took that batshit of a clause being added to the deal to push him to actually do it, but I'm glad he finally did it. Now restrict potash sales to the us. Show them we're serious.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

#ThePathless is woefully underappreciated. One of the best games I've ever played, and it's absolutely gorgeous. #GamePhotography #Screenshot

Pathless Screenshot - The Hunter stands atop a snowy cliff looking down at a forest of evergreens. In the distance, a glowing tower is partially obscured by an ominous red cloud enshrouding the ruins of an aqueduct.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

For anyone in Winnipeg looking to ditch Tim Horton's after the Harry Potter collab, I cannot recommend oh doughnuts enough. It'll be a buck or two more expensive but you'll get way better quality and be supporting a local business whose allyship feels genuine.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The best blue sky account I ever followed appears to have either been banned or got deleted... My precious "posts pictures of birds once per hour" bot account that brightened my timeline. It's so sad.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

To any Canadian liquor stores who hear you can now stock American liquor again... I wouldn't waste your money ordering any. We're not gonna buy it even if you do.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I took this screenshot a long time ago - I think it's from #AtelierSophie2 (but it might be Ryza 2 as well) but really like the colours on it. #Gamephotography #Screenshots

Atelier screenshot (either Sophie 2 or Ryza 2) - A long hallway in an ancient ruin is illuminated with hazy purple light, flanked on either side by enormous statues of hooded figures.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

#GhostofYotei has a great photo mode and absolutely gorgeous visuals. The reflections are so good. #GamePhotography #Screenshot

Ghost of Yotei screenshot - A cabin sits in the distance surrounded by red-leaved trees, their reflections visible in the frozen lake in the foreground. Mountains are visible in the distance on both sides of the scene.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I'd forgotten how pretty #TalesofArise was. Wish this had had a proper photo mode lol #screenshot #gamephotography

Tales of Arise screenshot - Shionne stands in the foreground looking towards a giant swirling cloud of stars with a beam of light shining down from the middle.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I just learned the origin of the word lesbian and I was not prepared for "Lesbos" to be a real place name.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

#ThePathless is such a lovely game. Huntress just livin' the dream. #Screenshot #GamePhotography

Pathless Screenshot - The Hunter and the Eagle leaning their heads into each other as the Hunter sits on a platform.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

My first #ghostofyotei screenshot. I didn't notice the hide UI button before taking it lol. #screenshot #gamephotography

Ghost of yotei screenshot - Atsu looks up at a shining moon upon a snowy mountain.

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Elesh @eleshplays.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Yay hsr is taking us to a planet that is a literal monument to rampant excess and capitalism. I'm so happy. /s

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