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Jacob McCourt 🔜 PAX West 2026 @jacob.bsky.social · 4h

Video Game Trivia: Armageddon had a lot of firsts, including my first bribe? @itsmike.town @mrkstep.bsky.social @tinyghost.bsky.social Did it work? You won't have to wait long to find out.

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 16h

How am I expected to have a normal ass Wednesday after a Turnstile Tuesday.

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ashley bardhan @ashleybardhan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

is there a better word than devastated? (shattered? fly-swatted?) anyway i've been laid off. i joined gamesradar+ as a freelancer in 2023, and the site had my lifelong admiration by the time i became a senior writer in 2024. i'll miss it lmk if u need a creepy🧟‍♀️ gurl: ashleybardhan(at)gmail(dot)com

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 29/09/2026

I’m going to be (even more) insufferable when Penguin Colony drops. Goddamn.

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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · 28/09/2026

GDQueer hits the stage this weekend plus more on this week's GDQ Hotfix!! gdq.gg/schedule/hotfix

anarchy with a headset gesturing with arms open and eyes closed while seated on the GDQ stage with the audience behind

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 28/09/2026

It’s a Sunday night in 2007 and you’ve just watched A Bronx Tale again the night before.

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 28/09/2026

An evening with Alkaline Trio 🖤💀

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 28/09/2026

Utter disbelief, what the…

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Kate Sánchez @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I have never wanted to respond to a solicit email with "fuck you" than right now.

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 27/09/2026

Pro wrestling rules, y’all.

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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · 26/09/2026

Thinking about volunteering for #AGDQ2027? Here's every position we have available both on-site and online! Apply to volunteer: gamesdonequick.com/volunteer/apply

list of available volunteering roles for AGDQ 2027

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On-site Roles:
Audio
Activities
Camera Operations
Check-In
Cleaning Crew
Donations
Head Donations
Host
Interstitial Tech
Photography
SafetyStage Tech
Stream Tech
Stage Manager
Setup
Teardown
Talent Experience

Online Roles:
Chat Moderation
Host Judge
Social Media

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 26/09/2026

Completely floored by one of the games you’ll see during Grand Theft Autumn 😮‍💨 Indie Devs + Pubs: Show us your 2026 heat and let’s celebrate *that particular November week* in style.

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 25/09/2026

Justin, David, & Samantha discuss the rise in online video game showcases, how they began, evolved & have become key elements to a game’s marketing. "I think there's enough for everyone & the more that you share amongst your friends or in your community, the better it'll be." #gamedev #gdocexpo2026

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 25/09/2026

As my body begins to betray me after a month of travel, convention grinding, and various side quests, I’m here to announce my hiatus from Monster, Celsius, and similar beverages. How long? Who knows. At least 2-3 business days. We’ll see what happens.

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 25/09/2026

The #GDoCExpo Steam Sale is LIVE until Oct 2 & you'll find us featured on Steam's front page 🙌🏾 Hundreds of games with discounts, demos, & broadcasts, from #gamedev of color & supporters across the community. Share this post so your circle doesn't miss this! store.steampowered.com/sale/gdocexp...

2026
GAME DEVS OF COLOR EXPO
Steam Sale
Starts September 25 1PM ET/10AM PT

With Our Partners:
BLACK IN GAMING
AAPI IN GAMING
INDIE GAME UTSAV

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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · 23/09/2026

Now open for #AGDQ2027!!! Volunteer Applications: gamesdonequick.com/volunteer/apply Game Submissions: submissions.gamesdonequick.com Vendor Alley Submissions: forms.gle/z5f6bEs9dVKLsjhf7 Cosplay Contest Submissions: gdq.gg/cosplay-entry Come back at 3 PM ET when Registration and more opens up!

BobbyBurn, Jaidlyn, and Melo wearing headsets energetically reacting during a GDQ event with a purple and blue lit backdrop

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 23/09/2026

The moment the credits started rolling on Sonic 3.

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 22/09/2026

Game Devs of Color Expo 2026 kicks off today!🥳 Network in our virtual space @ 10:45AM ET ⭐️ Meet Supercell: Learn about & connect w/ the team ⭐️ Publishing AMA w/ No More Robots: Ask Director @mikerose.bsky.social about publishing, marketing & sales ⭐️ Speed networking & more #gamedev #gdocexpo2026

Game devs of color expo 2026 starts today! conference loaded!

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(GDHitless) PT @pleasantlytwstd.blacksky.app · 22/09/2026

Ayo, there is ONE DAY LEFT on submitting for Soul Train! Have you submitted your run? 🫵🏿 But also if you're looking for more BaF content? We got that! And then some 😃

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 21/09/2026

I haven’t rolled credits yet (so close), but Well Dweller is an immaculate metroidvania. Somehow, some way, @kylethompsondev.bsky.social keeps on proving over and over he’s one of the best working in the scene. I know September has been and continues to be stacked, but drop everything and play it.

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Harry L @illgrillchill.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Very excited to share that I’ll be hosting a panel at New York Comic Con 2026! Power-Up Unlocked! Learn How Games Can Upgrade Your Schools & Classrooms Hope to see you there 👏

Power-Up Unlocked!
Learn How Games Can Upgrade Your Schools & Classrooms
NEW YORK OCTOBER 8-11, 2026
COMICON
" REEDPOPK
Presented by Harry Loizides, Zachary Hartzman, and Frank Zinzi
Thursday, October 8, 1:30PM, River Pavilion, Pro Stage 2

#NYCC #NYCC2026 #edusky #education

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 20/09/2026

Plus the rare opportunity to see me run around Atlanta like a goblin for a week straight.

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 20/09/2026

Pokemon 30th & Death Rosenstock. Just as god intended.

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 19/09/2026

Big congrats to @karlgerm.com on breaking the Dark Souls Canal Street% speedrunning record during @nyvgcc.bsky.social 📓⚔️

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 18/09/2026

Submissions for our Fall Out Boy themed Steam fest and clearly not anything else happening that week are now open.

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crowbar. @crowbar.diy · 18/09/2026

G’morning, Tokyo Game Show 👋 We’re not there. Just wanted to say hi. Remotely. Grand Theft Autumn submissions open in like ~14 hours.

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 18/09/2026

Cancelled our Riot Fest / Chicago trip and decided to surprise mom with a home / New York visit instead 🤌

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 17/09/2026

As my father’s time was drawing to a close, I was introduced to Games Done Quick and Prevent Cancer Foundation via AGDQ. That was over a decade ago. Fast forward to last night. Being welcomed to PCF Gala as a part of the GDQ family was a surreal honor. Impossible to express my gratitude to y’all.

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 16/09/2026

I regret to inform y’all that the chances of becoming a fur coat boy have reached an all time high.

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Jurge Cruz-Alvarez @jurge.site · 16/09/2026

The United States government can't stop you from playing super mario 3D land before bed

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IGN Creators Guild @ignunion.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We are tired of posting statements like these.

Today was an awful day at IGN. We were blindsided by the layoff of four union members and many more people across the organization who contributed years of their careers to making IGN an unparalleled voice in games and entertainment.

With each successive layoff, core parts of IGN’s operation continue to be stripped away. Today, IGN has decided to do away with many of our talented producers, editors, hosts, and other crucial roles, both within and out of the union. How many layoffs will occur before we no longer recognize the company we work for and the content that we make?

While we recognize the challenges the media industry is facing as a whole, it is difficult to understand how laying off valuable employees better positions us to meet those challenges. In turn, remaining employees bear additional workloads worsened by anxiety over the ever-looming threat of another layoff.

We are devastated, angry, and heartbroken for our colleagues.

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 13/09/2026

Control is one heck of a video game, huh.

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Frame Fatales @framefatales.com · 13/09/2026

Everyone get your hiking gear ready, because #FlameFatales 2026 is officially LIVE, supporting Malala Fund! Join us ALL WEEK at both gdq.gg/live AND youtube.com/gamesdonequick to support an incredible cause, as well as all of the amazing women and femmes in speedrunning!

A badge with rounded edges featuring a mountain range in front of sunflowers. At the bottom, it reads "FLAME FATALES is now LIVE!!!." It is all in front of a pastel yellow background.

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 12/09/2026

Drafting up a strongly worded email to whomever gave me the plague at PAX West.

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 12/09/2026

GDQ @ Cologne Cathedral when.

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 09/09/2026

Metroid Ravenous will fix me.

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crowbar. @crowbar.diy · 09/09/2026

Screenshot of lyrics for ‘Spaceship Earth (III. Maestoso).’ They read:

“A change is gonna come
My love
So hold on, hold on
We've only just begun
My love”

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 08/09/2026

Shout out to my uncle at Nintendo for giving us the pre-flight tour 💙

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 08/09/2026

There is nothing but pain and malnutrition behind these eyes, but at least our hearts are full.

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Mike Towndrow @itsmike.town · 08/09/2026

And with that, PAX West is a wrap. Whether you: 🔹 Stopped by GDQ for a run or two 🔹 Attended Video Game Trivia and laughed at a dumb joke 🔹 Shared the kindest words about *waves hands* everything 🔹 Gave me a passing high five and/or hug You’ve reignited one hell of a spark. Thank you 💙