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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

As mentioned on this week's ep, we're heartbroken to hear of the passing of Eien ni Hen. She was an unsung hero of the fan-translation scene and will be deeply missed. If you're unfamiliar with her work, please give Magnvs' article a read. magnvsrpgjourney.substack.com/p/found-in-t...

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Found in translation: the selfless legacy of Eien Ni Hen

For those who followed the English fantranslation efforts of Japanese RPGs since the very first days, back when the idea of playing localized versions of Final Fantasy V, Tales of Phantasia, Star Ocea...

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I posted one stupid joke to Twitter and I got bots in my comments calling me a dipshit. Twitter sucks. I occasionally forget, but it reminds me quickly.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I feel the need... the need... for Ace Combat 7 and the Top Gun soundtrack at obnoxious levels. Might have to happen this weekend.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Sony, with their no more discs stuff, are seriously underestimating how many games I’ve got in my backlog.

A photo of Fix It Felix Jr running on a large TV in a game room

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

It's wild that this date is actually arriving. When I was a little kid, I met Ray Bradbury. He was so nice to me. My mother took me to a local library to hear him speak about his vision of the future. It was a fundraiser for the library. I was 14, a teenager uninterested in much but video games.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

This is it. This is why I'm here and not Twitter. I'm not going to listen to their bullshit. If @bsky.app makes me listen to their bullshit, I'll bounce.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I’m finally approaching the end of Parasite Eve. I’ve been wanting to play this for a very long time now. Pretty good. It hasn’t aged amazingly but it’s fun.

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Nathan Moody @noisejockey.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

ICYMI: Fauxliage is a character foliage library, recorded without any real plants with a custom-made ribbon mic. Plant magic? Alien forests? Terrestrial dense jungles? We got you. www.asoundeffect.com/sound-librar... #sounddesign #filmsound #gameaudio

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This is your occasional reminder that way too many of you slept on Nikoderiko: The Magical World. Such a fun game.

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Rubén Rincón @rubenrincon.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Sadly, the entire audio team at ZA/UM is being made redundant as part of the layoffs. If you're looking (or expect to be looking) for Sound Designers or Tech Sound Designers, please don't hesitate in reaching out to @eliforster.bsky.social, @missgameaudio.bsky.social and @soundbear.bsky.social

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Katharina Bär ➡️ Gamescom @soundbear.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I will miss our little cow club so much!This has been the best team I have ever worked with. Ruben, Mirella and Eli are audio wizards and amazing people in general 🐮💚

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Eli Forster @eliforster.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I'm incredibly grateful for the time I got to spend as part of this little audio team, it's sad that it has to come to an abrupt end, but I'm still so very proud of the work we managed to accomplish on Zero Parades 🤧 Anyone would be lucky to have these folks on their team! I'm gonna miss you all!🐮✨

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Mirella Díez - Open for work 🔊 @missgameaudio.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

You all know about the news already but our entire audio team has been made redundant. I'm incredibly sad and endlessly grateful for the people I got to work with and everything we created together. Don't hesitate hiring @eliforster.bsky.social @soundbear.bsky.social @rubenrincon.bsky.social

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I remember driving to the mall on Sep 7, 1997, to pick up my preorder of Final Fantasy VII. I was 17. It was a Sunday, so I had to wait for the mall to open. I then sat in the car and opened the case because I was so excited. I wanted to see the manual before the 15 minute drive home. I miss that.

A picture of the case of Final Fantasy VII for PS1 opened

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Man goes into cage, cage goes into salsa…

A bowl of salsa with a little bit of a chip sticking out, looking like a shark fin

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

“Verify your age” I remember receiving a NES as a Christmas gift when it was the hot new system.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

As usual I’m way behind on cool stuff because work and being a dad, but Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is blowing my mind right now. This may be a top five of all time game for me if it keeps going like this.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

My wife surprised our 15yo with a CRT today. He’s been super excited to get one. He’s now playing a MiSTer connected to it and having an absolute blast.

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ً @zan.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

dreamcast forever 🌀

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Since I was ranting about managing your own media I thought I’d start periodically sharing some useful resources. This is a good jumping off point for hosting your own media server. youtu.be/AtgCcMjtqF0?...

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I Spent a Year Replacing My Subscriptions. Here’s How.

YouTube video by Dammit Jeff

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

If media (games, movies, music, books, etc.) is something you're passionate about, take control of it. Back up your stuff. Run your own server. It's work, yeah, but relying on companies to do it for you means you'll lose things. Set up a RAID, get Backblaze, archive and back up your stuff.

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Chris BØLT @bolttracks.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

AirCon 2026 was definitely a highlight of my year and I’m thrilled the VoD of my talk „Rapid-Fire REAPER Radness” is now available alongside the accompanying guide that explores everything I covered in more detail! bolttracks.com/reaper-radne... #gameaudio #sounddesign #reaperdaw

bolttracks.com

The Guide to REAPER Radness

Sound Designer, Field Recordist, Mix Engineer

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Well, I guess I’ll be saving money because I’ll be buying far fewer games.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

AI continues to ruin everything.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Late Saturday night shenanigans.

A steam deck with the title screen of Phantasmagoria on it

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

My teenage son is getting sucked into Nier Automata. I’m trying not to act too excited about it. I don’t want him to see dad think it’s cool and decide not to continue. But it’s great to see him getting pulled in by such a fantastic game.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Playing the Resident Evil 9 demo right before bed is not the smartest thing I will do this week.

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Fryda Wolff @frydawolff.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I have never met anybody who stopped working in games and regretted the pivot. And if things ever get better and you really want it, you'll find your way back. But you don't have to stay in an abusive relationship. They don't improve.

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Robert / Zeboyd @zeboydgames.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Videogame CEO playing an RPG: "If I fire most of my party members, I don't have to pay for their equipment upgrade costs! I'm a genius!"

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Just got caught up on industry news and... long exhale. What in the fresh hell. If you're in game audio or production and need a portfolio or resume review, I'm a former hiring manager and would be happy to help. Email's the best place to reach me (marina@marinamakes.co)

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Working on a @doublefine.com game has been a bucket list item for me for my entire career. It almost happened at one point. I'm still hopeful it will happen someday. Fingers crossed for them.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I played through 007 Nightfire on GameCube over the last week. Had a great time. It’s from 2003 I believe. Not quite boomer shooter but definitely an older vibe. The girls falling over themselves (even more than in the films) were a bit cringey but otherwise great fun.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

first console played: Atari 2600 1st family console owned: NES 1st console that made me properly fall in love with games: NES 1st console that was just mine rather than shared: NES (I was an only child) 1st console I bought with my own money: N64

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

This button wasn’t necessary. They could’ve named it something else.

An up close photo of the “Moist” button on a vacuum sealer.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I finally nuked my Windows gaming PC today and put Bazzite on it instead. Now I only have Windows boxes I require for work. Two of them, one for day job work that my employer owns and one for side work when it happens. Nerdy shit one does on a Saturday evening.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

My kids and I are playing around with the new CRT effects, HDR and quasi-4K mode added to the Retrotink 5x Pro. This is the closest thing I’ve seen to a CRT since I owned one. Pretty incredible.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 looking almost like it’s on a real CRT TV

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I just finished Metroid Prime 4 and I’m having a problem with that ending. I certainly hope there’s another chapter to this story.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Finally. I already have a MiSTer and I didn’t really need another one, but I wanted to support what Taki is doing. And if mine ever breaks, I’ve got a backup.

A Retro Remake SuperStation One MiSTer unit in its retail box.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Seeing Mario Galaxy this morning.

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Sam Hulick @samhulick.com · 31/03/2026

Stop what you're doing and go listen to the music of @micropolyphonia.bsky.social for a bit! "Ice Giants" might be my favorite - absolutely stunning. If you have a subwoofer, make sure it's ON! charlottet.bandcamp.com/album/voyager

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Voyager, by Charlotte Trapasso

10 track album

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

This game. My wife and I initially bonded over a love of video games, horror music, and music. We ended up getting married on a Friday the 13th. She now has a stack of copies of this game on NES, one for each year of marriage. The stack sits with the rest of our game collection.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

This is so fucking disappointing. Horizon Chase Turbo and HC 2 are outstanding games. Go pick it up if you want it. I’m glad I’ve got a physical copy. I wish I had a DRM free copy of HC2. RIP Aquiris, they made the best arcade racer since Outrun 2.

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Chuhai Labs @chuhailabs.com · 24/02/2026

DEMO LIVE!!🚨🚀 Wild Blue Skies is playable right now at Steam Next Fest. On-rails shooter action. Branching paths. Boss fights. Bowie's confidence. Roe's standards. Thorne's ego. Chuck's wholesome energy. It's all there. Go play it. 🎮 store.steampowered.com/app/1921490/...

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I feel like it’s harder than ever to find cool demos in Steam Next Fest. I feel like I’m seeing a lot of AI stuff. Have you found any cool games? Wild Blue Skies, Eternal Life of Goldman and Clockwork Ambrosia are my good finds so far.

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Mark Kilborn @markkilborn.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

I, uhh, feel like I’m getting sick. Cough cough. Yeah. That’s it. The latest game in one of my favorite series of all time just released this weekend. Time to go slay some monsters.

The title screen for Ys X: Proud Nordics.

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