iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Pew Pew Bang! @pewpewbang.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Janet gave us access to the Bluesky while she’s in Japan so hi it’s Haley and here’s the 4 best 2000s horse girl games and ur welcome #content

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Phil Salvador @philsalv.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Surprise, we're doing Japanese magazines now! This has been a big slowly moving project with a bunch of collaborators, and I'm proud of the pilot we're launching today

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鋼のStephen Meyerink @sjmtaelus.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

So happy I got to help the VGHF with this, and looking forward to helping more in the future! They have been an incredible research for our book project and also for my own general education on preservation and history, and also just plain fun (Sega Channel!!), and I'm glad I got to repay the favor.

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L. Harrison Jerome @lhjseattle.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Ave For All: A Car-Free University Way on 10/10 and 10/17! We believe Seattle deserves a car-free street in the heart of every neighborhood for kids to play and community to gather. Come see for yourself what The Ave could be and bring friends! Follow @udistrict.org for updates

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Video Game History Foundation @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Starting today, we're piloting Japanese magazines in our digital archive! We've spent the last few months upgrading our library infrastructure to support Japanese-language material, starting with the magazine Neo Geo Freak. Read the full blog post for more info: gamehistory.org/5k-magazines/

A two-page spread from Neo Geo Freak featuring Nakoruru from the game Samurai Shodown. All text is accurately highlighted on the page, including vertical writing being mapped vertically.

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Video Game History Foundation @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We've passed over 5000 out-of-print magazines in our digital archive! This is a big milestone that wouldn't have been possible without our community of supporters, collaborators, and industry partners. And it's about to keep growing. Learn more...

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VGHF Digital Archive passes 5000 magazines. Here's what's next. | Video Game History Foundation

We've passed a big milestone for our digital archive. Let's talk about where our magazine collection is going next...

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Janet (on Vacation 🇯🇵) @gameonysus.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

$820 raised! at $1000 we turn off all the lights.

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kelsey lewin @kelslewin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I just feel like we as a society aren’t talking enough about how much Onimusha fucking rules

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Quest 64 Official @quest64official.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If you're really into the history of Animal Crossing or just video game history in general....Kelsey Lewin penned an AMAZING book, absolutely worth the read! @kelslewin.bsky.social

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 11/09/2026

Go behind the scenes of PAX 2026 with MinnMax's new travelogue featuring @jacobgeller.com, @kelslewin.bsky.social, @gameonysus.bsky.social, @sarahpodz.bsky.social, @yozetty.bsky.social, AND special guest @benstarr.bsky.social! youtu.be/rzvwOPLqBtM

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kelsey lewin @kelslewin.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

a full week late with these photos but had a lovely PAX this year I don’t get to catch up with people nearly as much as I’d like to during this show but I’m really thankful I got to spend some time with @minnmax.com folks! Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Pink Gorilla booth or stores!

myself, Jacob Geller, Janet Garcia, Sarah Podzorski, and Ben Hanson on the creator stage at PAX

Janet Garcia, myself, Sarah Podzorski, Ben Starr

Myself, Janet, and Sarah all pointing to the DS game Ping Pals at the pink gorilla booth

Me in front of the pink gorilla booth before the hall opened at PAX

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 06/09/2026

Join @yozetty.bsky.social, @sarahpodz.bsky.social, @gameonysus.bsky.social, @kelslewin.bsky.social, and @jacobgeller.com alongside special guests for one of the BIGGEST Trivia Towers ever! Trivia Tower - Live From PAX 2026 is now available on YouTube. youtu.be/RaEoigDOq2A

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 05/09/2026

A huge thank you to everybody who came out to live Trivia Tower at PAX 2026, that was a blast! It'll be on YouTube in a couple days. We'll see you on Saturday at 7pm for the community meetup AND at the Q&A panel on Sunday at 3:30 in the Blue Dragon room! More info - www.patreon.com/minnmax/post...

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kelsey lewin @kelslewin.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

come hang out tonight at Stoup!! Walkable from the convention center!!

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Ben Hanson @yozetty.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We’ll be at the Creator Stage at PAX for Trivia Tower at 3:30pm, come on out and compete!

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 03/09/2026

Seattle! Come on our to MinnMax's community meetup this Saturdy at 7pm and/or attending our PAX panels with @kelslewin.bsky.social @jacobgeller.com @sarahpodz.bsky.social @gameonysus.bsky.social and @yozetty.bsky.social www.patreon.com/minnmax/post... Friday 3:30 - Trivia Tower Sunday 3:30 - Q&A

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Pew Pew Bang! @pewpewbang.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🌟 The Ultimate Guide for New Gamers! 🌟 We did something a little different here & leaned on the expertise of @katerblossom.bsky.social who started gaming during the pandemic & then co-founded @nosmallgames.bsky.social. Share this with someone curious about video games! youtu.be/IG_HJ4qQcNc?...

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Pew Pew Bang - The Ultimate Guide For New Gamers (With Kate Hunter!)

YouTube video by MinnMax

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Gaming Alexandria @gamingalexandria.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Just scanned a Famitsu cover I think @kelslewin.bsky.social would enjoy.

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

folks, what can words say? $13,866.69 raised for Trans Lifeline. a community showing up as they always do, giving so much time and charity for a good cause. a weekend of spectacular streams, laughs, and pals. we at @bloodgodpod.bsky.social thank you all so, *so* much. see you again next year?

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The party keeps going and we’ve got Lego Party next on our stream! Don’t miss it- we’re getting silly! We’re raising money for @translifeline.org ! TUNE-IN: www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod DONATE TO TRANS LIFELINE: tiltify.com/@seamoosi/ao...

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BloodGodPod - Live on Twitch

Charity Stream Day 2 !donate | Lego Party!! | AOTBG x Trans Lifeline 2026 | Streaming lego party! for 72 viewers.

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kelsey lewin @kelslewin.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I'm about to be playing some Splatoon Raiders with @gameonysus.bsky.social and helping @bloodgodpod.bsky.social raise money for Trans Lifeline!

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 09/08/2026

Glory to the symphony. @kelslewin.bsky.social attended the big NieR Orchestra Concert in Seattle last night. They're kicking off the worldwide tour, check out dates for your city here - www.nierconcert.com (They sponsored Trivia Tower, full disclosure)

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kelsey lewin @kelslewin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

just learned that the flappy boi bobblehead giveaway was canceled today at the Trop due to a shipping delay and I am devastated. I had someone picking one up for me but they will no longer be in Tampa to redeem the voucher when the shipment arrives. Flappy boi was going to fix me.

Really good bobblehead of the Tampa Bay rays mascot flappy boi standing in the sting ray pool with a sign that says “local sting ray in a great mood”

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Pew Pew Bang! @pewpewbang.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We’re recording an episode about birthdays (video game anniversaries, games that use your birthday, games we play on our birthdays, game characters with the worst birthdays, etc)! Ask us for advice on birthdays and the passage of time. Yeeeeee! Submit here: tinyurl.com/279vuzrn

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Ping Pals!

Write in with your questions about life, games, relationships, friends, etc. All anonymous though you're welcome to sign your name or alias. This is for the advice section of the Pew Pew Bang!…

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Janet (on Vacation 🇯🇵) @gameonysus.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We are doing a little beginner's guide for video games type episode. Pls help us by filling out this form.

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Pew Pew Bang! @pewpewbang.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Do you have someone in your life who’s new to video games? Someone who doesn’t know where to start? Fill out this quick form and we’ll choose a game for them in episode 2 this season*! ✨ *we may not get to every entry but we’ll try! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Beginner Game Recommendations from Pew Pew Bang!

Are you new to video games or have someone in your life who is? Tell us a little bit about them and we'll try to help you find a game! This will be used on the show and your submission may or may not...

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Pink Gorilla Games @pinkgorillaphx.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

see you this fall 👀

a photo of a pink gorilla plush near some cacti, with the words Pin gorilla: tempe, AZ overlaid

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kelsey lewin @kelslewin.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

hello pink gorilla arizona coming soon

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Pink Gorilla Games @pinkgorillagames.com · 23/07/2026

Pink Gorilla is evolving! See you this fall, Arizona. Find us at 405 W University Drive Tempe, AZ 85281 Follow @pinkgorillaphx.bsky.social for construction updates and a sneak peak at inventory!

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Steve Lin @stevelin.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

This is such an exciting collection and looking forward to what researchers come up with by combining sources. From the announcement video: Anthony Parisi tapes + Carolyn Rauch photographs + E3 guidebook = Location where the video/photos were taken

A composite photo of the 1996 E3 guidebook showing the booth layout with two cones overlayed indicating where the Carolyn Rauch photograph of the show floor (Sony booth) and Anthony Parisi video (Tobal No. 1) were shot

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kelsey lewin @kelslewin.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Pew Pew Bang is coming back...in August! We (by which I mean me mostly) have a funky schedule over the next few months, so we're starting to record the next season a little early.

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kelsey lewin @kelslewin.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

It seems like nearly every business these days is far more interested in some mix of gambling and ephemeral concepts over like, producing a product for human beings there’s so much more money in ~vibes~ than there is in supplying customers with things they want

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Pink Gorilla Games @pinkgorillagames.com · 15/07/2026

We are open again in the International District! Please allow us another day for getting everything set back up completely and expect some messes if you stop by today. We will be back to normal tomorrow, and all other locations are functioning as normal!

A photo of the bottom of the PlayStation wall at the ID store showcasing the new flooring with the text “ID store is mostly re-open!”

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Janet (on Vacation 🇯🇵) @gameonysus.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

My Game Informer debut!

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kelsey lewin @kelslewin.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

empty back room at pink gorilla is kind of a vibe

a narrow hallway with pink walls, a pink curtain, and warm lighting coming from the outside so the curtain looks glowy

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Rob Sheridan @rob-sheridan.com · 08/07/2026

Saw a meme of GenZ baffled by how pre-internet travel worked, and realized we’ve crossed an enshittification threshold where IRL services that once seemed outdated, like travel agents, now seem luxurious: “You meet with a human expert who plans out your whole trip with you” sounds incredible now tbh

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Phil Salvador @philsalv.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

The single biggest story in video games this month, prompting widespread concern across the community, and the ESA has no comment. Thank you @duckvalentine.bsky.social for holding them accountable for their total failure on this issue

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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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kelsey lewin @kelslewin.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

People asking how I expect this to affect our game stores, so I'll try to summarize: 1. There will always be demand for games at inclusive price points 2. This decision very much affects which things can fall into those price points, & may push more phys games into "collectible" territory (cont)

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headfallsoff @headfallsoff.com · 01/07/2026

Good Evening, “video games” was a 45 year sociological study conducted by hardware development industries. We are now complete with our study. Thank you for your time.

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

A lot of people (accurately) point out that premium video games are cheaper today than they were 30 years ago thanks to inflation, but discussed less often is how much bigger the margins are for game companies now that sales are 80-90% (soon to be 100%) digital. No more retail or packaging costs!

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tami lam @cuppy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I don’t want this point to be lost in the discourse. Going digital-only means inequity for people who cannot afford internet or constantly purchasing new games. Libraries provide opportunities for people to experience games they otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford, and that will be lost.

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kelsey lewin @kelslewin.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The last year has made it clear that we are losing all meaningful competition within the video game market. What incentive is there for Sony to offer a better product when their primary competitor has lost so much public confidence?

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Imran Khan @imrankhan.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

If you're curious what a non-preservationist gaming ecosystem looks like, you can look at the mobile stores, where most of the shit you remember does not exist in any form anymore.

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