grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 29/09/2026:) i love rain world so much... insane that i've gotten to work on two book length projects. 68231
Reposted by gracerose @bluestrose.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Really need help making ends meet, would really appreciate the assistance 0327
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026For obvious reasons, I haven't talked much about it on here, but my father died suddenly while cycling. Grateful to @sltrib.com for letting me eulogize him and write about the absolute moral necessity of making roads safer for pedestrians and bikers.sltrib.comVoices: Deaths like my father’s are not anomalies. They are the bloody cost of our car-obsessed world.“We can, we must, take action now, before some new senseless death proves the need for change all over again,” Grace Benfell writes in an op-ed. 2019363
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Phoenix gets at some fascinating parallels between two very different works. 041
Reposted by graceThe Imaginary Engine Review @tier-review.com · 09/09/2026With fall comes an update for the state of the current issue, what's in store, and of course a roundup of what's keeping @gracemachine.bsky.social and @phoenixwritesdown.bsky.social inspired behind the scenes.tier-review.com//TIER Report 003Greetings, It's been too long since we have written one of these! I hope you are feeling well as you are reading. First of all, let's take care of business. We are still working on the rest of the ... 063
Reposted by graceLiv ⚧️ @ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Boosting! My birthday is tomorrow and it would mean a lot if I could get some help with a dinner + help with all the other needs that come with taking care of myself, my partner, and their little sister (ie. food, meds, gas). We really appreciate any help here! #MutualAid #TransCrowdfund 0214
Reposted by graceRobert Loerzel @robertloerzel.bsky.social · 25/08/2026A mural in Edgewater of Dolly Parton 4286371149
Reposted by graceLiv ⚧️ @ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 24/08/2026$2196/2300 for our next goal!! We really appreciate all the help so far — just $104 to go so we can meet our needs for the next 10 days! #MutualAid #TransCrowdfund 0310
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 24/08/2026This movie is so freaking ass. I hated it so much. Rose kinda liked it. 053
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 24/08/2026This game is cute… manages to be actually campy which is rare for this sort of pastiche. 0116
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Charmingly low rent this one… ask us any question you wish. 020
Reposted by graceThe Safe Room @thesaferoom.bsky.social · 22/08/2026We are recording our episode on Tormented Souls TOMORROW! Send emails to questions@spookygame.club! 057
Reposted by graceLiv ⚧️ @ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 22/08/2026We’re at $1994/2300 till our next goal — just $306 away! We’d really appreciate any help, meeting the rest of this goal, things are under a tight crunch with school starting and the usual weekly needs. Thank you for every $1 and boost! #MutualAid #TransCrowdfund 0211
Reposted by graceLiv ⚧️ @ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 21/08/2026I had to pay off a lot of debt today, leaving me with very little left of my paycheck. I’m withdrawing from a new med that I need to buy, Salem’s sister needs school supplies, and we’re also low on food. Can we hit $2300/4500 on the GFM? gofund.me/8e79e7f10 #MutualAid #TransCrowdfundgofund.meDonate to Providing a Stable Home for a Teenage Victim of SA, organized by Olivia MilewskiThese past couple of months have been a critical time for us. We h… Olivia Milewski needs your support for Providing a Stable Home for a Teenage Victim of SA 1413
Reposted by graceJane Shi | 皮爬高 echolalia echolalia is out now @pipagaopoetry.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Hi! So our eSims are keeping a whole hospital going in Gaza, and countless of students who are studying for exams right now. Our funds are about to run out because the usage of those eSims are especially high. <3 #ConnectingGaza 1451821
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 21/08/2026one of the really insidious and nasty ways gamergate shaped public discourse is how someone being rude in your mentions is equated with targeted harassment. 1322
Reposted by graceMichael @michaelklamerus.bsky.social · 19/08/2026It is my birthday so I am issuing a blog challenge to write about an obscure game on your blog. People are legally allowed to issue blog challenges on their birthday. virtualmoose.org/2026/08/19/m...virtualmoose.orgMy Birthday Blog Challenge: Write About An Obscure Game | The Virtual Moose 2810648
Reposted by graceReid McCarter @reidmccarter.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Steven picked out a bunch of Classic Articles from the archive that are well worth a look imo 113
Reposted by graceEd Smith @edwardsmithwriter.bsky.social · 19/08/2026It's also been to examine games in ways that they perhaps would not be examined otherwise. If you think either of those are worthwhile, you can subscribe, and maybe help us keep going for another ten years, here: www.patreon.com/c/bulletpoin...patreon.comGet more from Bullet Points on PatreonLearn more about Bullet Points on Patreon. Join for free or become a member for just $3/month. Bullet Points Monthly features podcasts and long-form… 062
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Frankly pleased to be among these writers and happy, despite it all, that Bulletpoints is still out here fragging. 1201
Reposted by graceLiv ⚧️ @ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 07/08/2026My hours for this paycheck were bad and I’ve already spent the majority of it on bills. Any help with the basics: food, critical meds, car repairs (my starter has been failing yet again), and taking care of a teen would be appreciated! Can we make it to $2000 on the gfm? gofund.me/eff121225gofundme.comDonate to Providing a Stable Home for a Teenage Victim of SA, organized by Olivia MilewskiThese past couple of months have been a critical time for us. We h… Olivia Milewski needs your support for Providing a Stable Home for a Teenage Victim of SA 1010
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 30/07/2026one of the threads about the Wilson-course that has especially rankled me in the suggestion that she should be grateful for how Nolan raised her profile. 3517
Reposted by graceMarianne Dhenin @mariannedhe.bsky.social · 13/07/2026📣 I'm running a subscriber drive for the rest of this month. I want to sign up 40 more annual subscribers—enough to hire a freelance fact-checker to work on all of my original reporting. I'm offering half off annual subscriptions to help make this happen; that's $40 for the year. Will you join me?newsletter.mariannedhenin.comMarianne DheninJournalist, historian, writer. 12319
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 29/07/2026amr is the best possible person you could have writing on this I think. 131
Reposted by graceamr al-aaser @siegarettes.bsky.social · 28/07/2026ok, throwing this out there, but if anyone needs a freelancer to review Marvel Tokon I'd love to give it a shot I've wrote a couple of different essays on fighting games, and also ran a podcast about fighting games and what we love about them: www.abnormalmapping.com/handtohandabnormalmapping.comHand to Hand, Heart to Heart!Go beyond the battle with Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart!, a podcast where we take a look at fighting games as complete works of art, and appreciate the beautiful communication they enable. Join hosts ... 11718
Reposted by graceLiv ⚧️ @ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Went to a mechanic yesterday and they told me that repairs will likely be in the $800-$1300 range due to damage from my car being broken into. Hitting $2500 on our gfm would really take some of the pressure off of us. We appreciate the help so far, every boost and $1 really helps us out! #MutualAid 009
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 27/07/2026I stand with Emily Wilson because I know she would also be really annoyed by Hades 2312
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Wrote about the tactics game PRELUDE DARK PAIN. Which I though was mostly really neat...report.wand.comPrelude Dark Pain Early Access Impressions - The Wand ReportThis is a dark and deep tactics game, with dreadful nuances and gorgeous complexities. 1104
Reposted by gracegrace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Interviewed a few people about rising costs associated with games and how they are making the hobby work for them when it is pushing them out.gamespot.comRising Costs Have Forced These Gamers To Make Tough DecisionsAs prices rise and stock dwindles, these gamers wonder if there is a place for them in the hobby anymore. 26326
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Interviewed a few people about rising costs associated with games and how they are making the hobby work for them when it is pushing them out.gamespot.comRising Costs Have Forced These Gamers To Make Tough DecisionsAs prices rise and stock dwindles, these gamers wonder if there is a place for them in the hobby anymore. 26326
Reposted by gracerose @bluestrose.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Here is a little piece I wrote for a local film zine called "Fear The Double" about Twin Peaks, Us, and class consciousness. 177
Reposted by gracerose @bluestrose.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Struggling to make ends meet and would really appreciate the help www.paypal.com/paypalme/blu... 0423
Reposted by graceLiv ⚧️ @ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Boosting for the evening crowd — we’d really appreciate help with this, as Salem’s been suffering from halos and other visual imperfections since they had LASIK done on their insurance last year. A $100 direct donation would really help us out a whole lot! 007
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 20/07/2026I'm back on my FREAKING soapbox... talking about the OTHER Supergiant game about jealous and capricious gods.gamespot.comIt's Time We Admit That Hades Isn't Supergiant's Best Game About Temperamental GodsBastion is the root of both Hades' action mechanics and its mythical themes. 56018
Reposted by graceunraveled @unraveledpress.com · 20/07/2026We want to keep paying freelancers like @djbyrnes1.bsky.social to cover resistance to ICE on the ground. But $ is tight right now, and we remain committed to staying 100% reader-funded. A few bucks a month helps us out a lot! Please consider signing up to support with a regular donation today:unraveledpress.comSupport Unraveled 3381196
Reposted by graceLiv ⚧️ @ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Still at $1447/2000 and dealing with a $70 overdraft — Salem’s also got an important eye doctor appointment tomorrow that requires about $100 up front. We’re feeling very overwhelmed between these and the things listed in the quoted post, and would appreciate any help! #MutualAidBoost 008
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 18/07/2026My friend Janet hasn’t been able to work this week because of the smoke. She could use some help making up the difference! www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-tra...gofundme.comDonate to Help a trans delivery worker who can't work due to smog, organized by Alex HalikHi. My name is Janet. I am a disabled trans woman who currently w… Alex Halik needs your support for Help a trans delivery worker who can't work due to smog 0812
Reposted by graceLiv ⚧️ @ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 17/07/2026We’re currently at $1282/4000 on this gofundme — can we reach $2000 in the next few days for help with urgent, strictly necessary car repairs, food, toiletries, meds, and other needs? Every boost and $1 really helps out myself, my girlfriend, and their little sister! gofund.me/f97e3f7fegofundme.comDonate to Providing a Stable Home for a Teenage Victim of SA, organized by Olivia MilewskiThese past couple of months have been a critical time for us. We h… Olivia Milewski needs your support for Providing a Stable Home for a Teenage Victim of SA 1113
Reposted by graceThe Salt Lake Tribune @sltrib.com · 15/07/2026Letter: Why hasn't the LDS Church filed opposition to the Texas abortion ban, since it limits the religious freedom of LDS members (LDS policy permits abortion in circumstances Texas made illegal). sltrib.comLetter: The LDS Church’s actions suggest it doesn’t care about advancing religious liberty as a universal principleLetter: Why hasn't the LDS Church filed opposition to the Texas abortion ban, since it limits the religious freedom of LDS members (LDS policy permits abortion in circumstances Texas made illegal). 2334
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Thinking a lot about Sam Neill, truly an essential part of every movie I’ve seen him in and such a magician at turning his natural charisma cold or manic. 0141
Reposted by graceLiv ⚧️ @ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Boosting for the evening crowd: we’re at 217/1500! After trying and failing to jump start the car today, I’ve determined it likely needs a new starter motor. Cheapest towing to a place I trust costs $130; even hitting $400 out of our goal would let me cover this and put a down payment on repairs! 018
Reposted by graceunraveled @unraveledpress.com · 13/07/2026You can and should point out that police killing people daily is the "norm" in America. But that doesn't mean you *accept* the normalization of this violence and the way some people rush to smugly point these things out contributes to collective fatigue. Your horror has been stolen from you. 2347161191
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 12/07/2026If you've scraped plans to buy a console, upgrade your PC, or otherwise changed your plans vis a vis gaming because of escalating costs, I want to talk to you for a GameSpot feature! DM or email contact (at) graceinthemachine (dot) com 06141
Reposted by graceLiv ⚧️ @ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Nothing on this yet and feeling desperate and overwhelmed as I’m planning to take it to the shop today. Even being without our car for a couple days has made it a lot more stressful getting around, especially with a teenager around to keep busy. We appreciate every boost and $1 on this post! 0010
Reposted by graceartemis, big boss of stop caring @stopcar.ing · 10/07/2026anyways, subscribe to Stop Caring. Big moves for 2027 planned, I just have to move in silence because the HATERS WILL SABOTAGE US. www.stopcar.ingstopcar.ingStop CaringA publication about video games focused on the ways they evoke unique cultural conversations as well as the personal lessons we can learn from them as artistic media. 0279
Reposted by graceLiv ⚧️ @ghostgirlmusic.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Bringing this back around: my car was broken into and stolen a few weeks back. We recovered it but there was some damage — now the starter isn’t working. We’d like to raise $1500 to make repairs; it has really helped out two disabled people, + Salem’s sister staying with us! gofund.me/cca518b25gofund.meDonate to Providing a Stable Home for a Teenage Victim of SA, organized by Olivia MilewskiThese past couple of months have been a critical time for us. We h… Olivia Milewski needs your support for Providing a Stable Home for a Teenage Victim of SA 2312
grace @gracemachine.bsky.social · 09/07/2026One of the things that is obviously galling and but never ceases to disturb me about layoffs is how disconnected the people making these decisions are from the workplaces they are affecting. 25214
