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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's @jeffpennington.art 's birthday. This is the first piece I ever commissioned from him, and still one of my favorites. Got it printed as a poster and gave it to my Philosophy professor who came up with the idea of this movie in class when we were talking about skepticism. He also did my PFP!

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Finished Big Walk with my friends. What a great game. I didn't know what to expect with the ending, but it was so awesome. 10/10 game with the right people.

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This was hard to put together. But I think it came out pretty good.

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

@scottjohnson.zip I was just listening to core for this week. Hearing a while ago that you got Binding of Isaac. I hope you give it a shot while you're in the rogue-like mood! It's by far the best one I've ever played, and there is nothing like it that I know of.

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The Ghost of Jeff @jeffpennington.art · 18/09/2026

HAMMERHEAD pg. 20 is up! A harsh dressing down, an awkward first meeting, a threat on someone's life. This page has everything! hammerhead.webcomic.ws

An isolated panel from page 20 of my webcomic Hammerhead. The titular Hammerhead, a caveman with a huge jaw, is pointing his thumb back at a little alien jerk with a glass dome over his green exposed brain. HH is grinning as he asks “You want I should punt dis dude off the plateau too?” causing the little alien jerk to yell “WAIT, WAIT, WAIT!!” A cavewoman elder wearing a fossil crown rolls her eyes at the whole thing. Everything by me, read my webcomic please!

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The Ghost of Jeff @jeffpennington.art · 16/09/2026

By Inferno's Light is such an incredible episode of Trek with so many heavy themes it felt like I really had to create something special for this episode art so I decided to do a full painting portrait of the most emotional moment in the entire ep. Garak really is such an amazingly good character

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

To say that I'm excited about Metroid Ravenous, would be an understatement. And Kirby and the World Beyond looks amazing as well. I'm glad I don't have to wait too long!

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

@jeffpennington.art I finished the DK challenges this morning. The last two were quite difficult. You have to beat the boss rush, and The Final Rehearsal with no talents. Took a few hours, and determination. But I got it done, I'm excited to get those cards!

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

@scottjohnson.zip his channel has a ton of videos i think you would like from different time periods and situations. I find it fascinating to go back in time and see what things were like. I think this is a lunch room from a bit before your time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=du0o...

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Eating Lunch at a High School in 1979

YouTube video by Vampire Robot

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

@cakehoarder.bsky.social I was checking out the video game history foundations new E3 drops, the first thing you see in the 1995 winter show is that Donkey Kong standee you have. archive.gamehistory.org/item/c9adc7c...

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Winter Consumer Electronics Show 1995 event footage [Hi8]

View Winter Consumer Electronics Show 1995 event footage [Hi8] in the Video Game History Foundation Library – Digital Archive.

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

@jonjagger.bsky.social just listening to this week's core. Highly recommend Kirby and the Forgotten World or Mario Odyssey for the little man to give him some more 3d platformer fun. The joycon are probably easier for him to hold than the dualsense.

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The Ghost of Jeff @jeffpennington.art · 13/05/2026

NEW HAMMERHEAD!! Page 3 is up NOW! UHHHHH OHHHHHH! This little cave-dweeb looks like he's got himself in some BIG danger... hammerhead.webcomic.ws

A single panel taken from page 3 of my ongoing webcomic Hammerhead! A dweeby looking caveman wearing gemstone cut glasses peers up at the massive looming shadow above him, dazed as is obvious by the bones swirling around his head cause he's a caveman. A word bubble pops in from off panel saying "'Zat so? Dat's no good..." Art by me!

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

@brainlordspod.bsky.social what are y'all's thoughts on Mewgenics? I would think it would be up your guy's alley, but from a recent podcast I figured differently. It's a great game, made by some great artists!

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The Ghost of Jeff @jeffpennington.art · 24/02/2026

Happy Twin Peaks Day! This is half illustration and half collage, you'll have to zoom in to see what's what.

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

@coreshow.bsky.social @beauschwartz.com I am a Ed McMillen super fan, and I know beau had some concerns that the birth defects and such in Mewgenics might be coming from a place of mean spiritedness. But he's definitely not that type of person. Highly recommend this podcast! youtu.be/SU8coyQaGT8?...

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Edmund McMillen Wants You to Ask the Uncomfortable Questions

YouTube video by Post Games

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Ready for Virtual Boy day tomorrow!

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

I've been waiting for Mewgenics since @edmundm.bsky.social first started talking about it, and it's finally here. It's everything I was hoping it would be and so much more. Can't stop thinking about it, it's just a fun playground to mess around in, and hilarious, even when some of my best cats die.

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Gene Park @gene.meme · 22/01/2026

hey guys, just to confirm this is my fundraiser. i didn't want to ask for help, but i do need it. my cancer is back. i am going through a lobectomy next week, the same surgery Walter White undergoes. i can't express how grateful i am. thank you so much everyone. www.gofundme.com/f/support-ge...

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Donate to Support Gene Park's Cancer Surgery and Treatment, organized by Gene Park

Hi, my name is Gene Park. I’m a games critic at The Washington Post, and I’… Gene Park needs your support for Support Gene Park's Cancer Surgery and Treatment

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

@scottjohnson.zip Metroid Prime 4 is great btw! I'm only about 4 hours in, but if you liked any of the previous games, you would most likely like this one. The Federation dude is a little annoying, but it's a small part of the game. For the most part, you are alone. Which I prefer as well.

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

I know I listened to it a lot, but 465 minutes is much more than I thought. Love me some Baka Mitai.

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The Ghost of Jeff @jeffpennington.art · 01/10/2025

It’s my birthday! Which isn’t super exciting but what would be is if you RT my art around today to celebrate. I’d appreciate it and maybe someone looking to hire an artist could find me! More at jeffpennington.art ✌️

Digital painting of Captain Sisko of Star Trek Deep Space Nine as the 1950’s science fiction writer Benny Russell, with the ghostly presence of the actual Sisko hovering contemplating over his shoulder. Russell wears a fedora, gold rimmed glasses, and a suit and tie and has a look of disbelief on his face. His right glasses lense has the reflection of the space station Deep Space Nine covering it.

Digital portrait of Elden Ring character Malenia, Blade of Miquella. She is touching a digitized butterfly from the Kirby series of video games because that’s what the client wanted and I did it even though it’s kinda made this portrait not of the zeitgeist but whatever. The touch of the butterfly is digitizing Malenia, her lower half already transforming into broken apart glowing pixels. She wears a golden prosthetic arm and golden winged valkyrie’s helm, dark red cloak with a furred neckline, and a series of overlapping robes with golden accessories. What can be seen of her right arm is rotted into an indiscriminate inhuman tone. Her red hair is flowing from beneath her helmet, framing her body on either side.

Digital painting of a fish-eye lens view of Mario from Super Mario Odyssey wearing his original NES-era color scheme outfit and riding a Vespa with his head tilted up toward the viewer and a big smile on his face. He’s pulled up to the curve parking on a city street marked with several decals. An iPhone text bubble below reads “this ur uber am outside” as if Mario is texting you himself.

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

@jeffpennington.art youtu.be/IwtKvhBTAi8?... this is expensive. But it might spark some creativity for you, maybe you could use this or a cheaper model of it down the line to print merch or commissions on a variety of canvases. Saw this randomly and wish I had a use for one lol.

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Machine that could CHANGE the Maker Community forever!

YouTube video by Michael Alm (ALM FAB)

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

@jeffpennington.bsky.social check the kofi, happy Kong day! It looks like it's gonna be such a blast.

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Rocco Botte @roccobotte.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

This “Weeb Indiana Jones” cosplayer CRASHED a Cosplay Contest and WON?

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

@jonjagger.bsky.social there is a co op mode in DK Bonanza that will stream a version to a switch 1 and they will control Pauline so you and your son can play together.

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

@jeffpennington.bsky.social I went to my local target and they had a switch 2 kiosk with the DK demo, might want to check around your area. It's pretty great, but that TV is way too big for how close you have to be to it.

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Mario Kart Worlds soundtrack is all bangers. I need this on vinyl please. The game and Switch 2 are pretty great as well!

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The Ghost of Jeff @jeffpennington.art · 21/05/2025

THIS IS A PAINTING THAT I MADE! Not a photo. Zoom in! And honestly it's the best painting I've ever done imo. My Picard and Sisko used to rule the roost for me until Quark's terrible gaudy jacket came alone. PHEW. #StarTrek #art

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

They have birthday messages in the Nintendo Today app. Maybe it's not that bad.

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

I think I secured a Switch 2 from Target!

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

@cutemonster.bsky.social So rad you met Chokan! Hope you go into detail about it in the podcast at some point! Also, congrats on the engagement! Enjoy Japan, I'm jealous.

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Rest in peace David Lynch. He made some of my favorite films, and my favorite show. Expanded my world view, and taught me to see things in a different light. I'm going to miss him.

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two men standing next to each other with the words " every day once a day give yourself a present "

ALT: two men standing next to each other with the words " every day once a day give yourself a present "

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Switch 2 is finally revealed. I like the design overall, joycon being a bit bigger is great, and it has an actual stand now. Was really hoping they would show off some more games, or said anything new about the hardware itself to quell the rumor mills. Gonna be a long few months until the direct.

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The Ghost of Jeff @jeffpennington.art · 31/12/2024

Happy New Year! #SuperMario #art I’m personally terrified.

A little digital doodle of Mario, titular character of the Super Mario series, sitting on top of one of those background hills with eyes from Super Mario World and staring up into the sky wistfully with one hand shielding his eyes from the flashes of fireworks and one leg crossed over the other. The numbers “2025” float amongst the popping simplified fireworks in the lit portion of the sky. Scribbly darkness is pushed to the edges of the image by the brightness in the center, hiding two more of those World hills, one of which has a little criss-cross of bandages on its head.

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

@mossmouth.bsky.social the Spelunky Secret Level was amazing. It's so awesome to see your game in such a cool series. The story was very touching and something I'll try to carry with me when life feels like it's the same day after day.

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

@mclasspodcast.bsky.social I just watched the newest episode of Lower Decks. I'm so excited to see how they end the show now, but also so sad that its ending. This series does fan service in the most perfect way, while also giving you new characters that you love. Paramount is awful for canceling it

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Dane Barnes @mariochief.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Does anyone have any pokemon TCG pocket head cannon yet? I'm convinced that picking the same spot you saw the card in in wonder pick has a higher likelihood than being purely random.

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