Mark @mrkflpwch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026@critdistance.bsky.social for twivgb. www.mothership.blog/big-walk-lig...mothership.blogBig Walk lights the way for non-toxic masculinity in gamesInterrogating "men don't talk to each other" through a game about communication 010 1
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 13/09/2026This week: social play, trans-gressions, verisimilitude, and much more: critical-distance.com/2026/09/13/s...critical-distance.comSeptember 13thWelcome back readers. I’ll start with a Patreon update before getting into this week’s issue proper. As you might have seen, we shook the can pretty hard last week. We’re not quit… 02313 23
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 08/09/2026We're just going to re-up this once for the week, but if you appreciate our work documenting and organizing critical conversations in games writing, we could really use the support. Help us build longevity and organize cool community writing events by supporting our Patreon: 01713 17
Mark @mrkflpwch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026@critdistance.bsky.social probably only for twivgb if you reeeeeeeeally stretch it popheist.com/the-pitt-sea...popheist.comOn 'The Pitt' Season 2's Finale: The Story Owes You NothingWhen we're too obsessed with plot and not obsessed enough with story, we risk losing whatever substance mass-produced media has left. 020 2
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 02/08/2026This week: Fifty picks past and present--twenty-five new reads, twenty-five from the archives: critical-distance.com/2026/08/02/a...critical-distance.comAugust 2ndWelcome back readers. Before we hop in, I just want to offer a quick reminder that the Friendslop Jam we’re hosting is underway, and you’ve got two weeks and change to get your writing … 03222 32
Mark @mrkflpwch.bsky.social · 09/07/2026@critdistance.bsky.social for twivgb woodaba.neocities.org/posts/2026-2...woodaba.neocities.orgThe Copied Cathedral: Grimoire NierGive Weiss a big sloppy kiss, Shadowlord. 010 1
Mark @mrkflpwch.bsky.social · 28/06/2026@critdistance.bsky.social for twivgb unwinnable.com/2026/06/26/o...unwinnable.comOkami: Challenging the Smokestack - UnwinnableNot everyone is Cloud Strife. Not everyone has a Buster Sword. 020 2
Reposted by MarkScience Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Our newest educational resource teaches students how to design their own Miyawaki-style miniforest, from choosing native plants to mapping out forest layers. Made for grades 6-12 and includes videos and a free printable workbook. No planting required. www.sciencefriday.com/educational-...sciencefriday.comHow fast can you grow a forest in a parking lot?Plan a miniforest to restore biodiversity in unexpected places. 15411 54
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 15/06/2026This week: Maxis, Manifestos, Marathon, and no clear resolution on why I keep doing this with the letter M: critical-distance.com/2026/06/15/j...critical-distance.comJune 14thWelcome back readers. This was neat. Lots of interesting stuff for me to read through over the next few weeks. Over here on Critical Distance, we’ve got 19 picks for you this week, including … 12711 27
Reposted by Markarr @arr.bsky.social · 05/06/2026english isn't for cowards. if you're not saying 'torpify,' that's a skill issue. there's no Académie Française telling you what to do. if you try to type 'pallific' and freak out when you see a little red underline, maybe you're not ready to roll with the big dogs. 434153704205 15.4K
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 04/05/2026This week: Ebb, Wanderstop, Marathon, and more: critical-distance.com/2026/05/04/m...critical-distance.comMay 3rdWelcome back readers. Before I get into the weekly proper, I’ve got a couple important updates from around the site. First, Kaile has put together a special issue of choice picks from Paste M… 0296 29
Mark @mrkflpwch.bsky.social · 03/05/2026@critdistance.bsky.social for twivgb. unwinnable.com/2026/04/30/t...unwinnable.comThe Good Cop is a Heretic - UnwinnableThe system will not bear someone building a better system within it. 000 0
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 02/05/2026We're putting together a special roundup of everyone's favorite Paste articles. It's going up in a few hours, so if you have something you would like to see, get it in here. Reply below or in the comments of the OP. #thankyougarrett 47328 73
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 27/04/2026This week: Titanium Court, underlooked histories, hobbyist dev, and Pirate Reality: critical-distance.com/2026/04/26/a...critical-distance.comApril 26thWelcome back readers. This time around I’m taking a bit of a breather with a lighter week, but we’ve still got fourteen new-and-cool reads for you to check out. If you liked this techni… 1339 33
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 13/04/2026This week: Twenty fresh picks on tools, tilt, tension, and more: critical-distance.com/2026/04/13/a...critical-distance.comApril 12thWelcome back readers. I’m starting things off this week with a shout-out to long-time Critical Distance board member and my immediate curatorial predecessor, Zoyander, who is taking a step ba… 1206 20
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 05/04/2026Yes, you're seeing this correctly: it's March's monthly roundup posted at the *beginning* of April and not the end! This month: 20 incredible articles PLUS a bonus roundup of Pathologic 3, Resident Evil Requiem AND Marathon criticism, all from the month of March! www.patreon.com/posts/month-...patreon.comThe Month in Videogame Blogging, March 2026 | Critical DistanceGet more from Critical Distance on Patreon 075 7
Reposted by MarkAnna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social · 01/04/2026"criticizing AI use in journalism or other creative industries is classist" NO IT IS NOT there is a class that benefits enormously from cognitive surrender, epistemic warfare, and the enclosure of all hitherto produced culture and it is NOT THE WORKING CLASS 252602820 2.6K
Reposted by MarkShake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 30/03/2026📣Now accepting applications! 💥Infiltrate the System Network is Canada’s first youth climate policy network creating in-person & online spaces for youth-led climate justice activists to strategize and collaborate on policy focused actions that advance climate and environmental justice across Canada. 101 1
Reposted by Markthe possibility that love is not enough @rhena.bsky.social · 26/03/2026incredible work on this one 1339421083 3.9K
Reposted by MarkA @andrew-reads.bsky.social · 24/03/2026I just used “wouldn’t’ve” in correspondence, and I shouldn’t’ve done that. 02002116 2K
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 21/03/2026Day early this week. Marathon, Pokopia, critical practice, and lots more in store: critical-distance.com/2026/03/21/m...critical-distance.comMarch 22ndWelcome back readers. We’re running a day early this week because I have a daylong work commitment at one of my dayjobs this Sunday, so I have to shuffle things around to fit everything in. T… 23414 34
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 15/03/2026This week: Reimaginings, Radios, Requiems, and more: critical-distance.com/2026/03/15/m...critical-distance.comMarch 15thWelcome back readers. Eighteen new-and-cool picks for you this week. Once again, I want to reiterate that your support over the last month has been incredible. If you (yes, you!) want to help us ke… 02313 23
Reposted by Markda share z0ne @dasharez0ne.bsky.social · 10/03/2026I HATE GOING ONLINE - dashare.zone ADMIN 0509112 509
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Critical Distance proudly presents the showcase roundup for our second Fansite Jam! critical-distance.com/2026/03/06/c...critical-distance.comCritical Distance Fansite Jam Roundup: March 2026Welcome back sickos. Our second not-quite-annual Fansite Jam has drawn to a close, and now it’s time to showcase the results! This year we have six submissions to share (including one of my o… 094 9
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 02/03/2026ON THIS DAY in 2020: @heartimecia.bsky.social highlights Kentucky Route Zero‘s attention to the particular cycle of enmeshed, intergenerational poverty and debt experienced by families and millennials of color. www.avclub.com/kentucky-rou...avclub.comKentucky Route Zero Is the Rare Story that Sheds Light on the Experiences of Millennials of ColorKentucky Route Zero Is the Rare Story that Sheds Light on the Experiences of Millennials of Color 1186 18
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Hey folks! Board member Zach has written up a quick update re: how we are doing. Please check it out and share widely: critical-distance.com/2026/02/25/2...critical-distance.com2025 Critical Distance StatusOnce again, it’s time to check in on the finances for Critical Distance. Last year, I said the finances were on the brink of stability. We never actually achieved that stability: we are unli… 26265 65
Reposted by MarkUN Environment Programme @unep.org · 24/02/2026Are you a young innovator aged 18–30 with an idea for the planet? 🌍 UNEP’s #YoungChamps programme awards young entrepreneurs with public recognition, money allocation, training, mentorship, and the opportunity to pitch for financial backing. Apply before 31 March: ow.ly/Xwn450YkPxJ 196 9
Reposted by MarkKris 🎃 HORRORchild @direkris.itch.io · 23/02/2026Unironically, you can actually get by as a writer without being much of a reader. People do it all the time. But reading will make you a BETTER writer, and don’t you want to do more than just get by? 0155 15
Reposted by Markjulie muncy, calamity's augur @julie.radiantarray.io · 22/02/2026hey, baby, i'm just about starving tonightyoutu.beLucy Dacus - "Dancing in the Dark" (Bruce Springsteen cover)YouTube video by Lucy Dacus 053 5
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 23/02/2026This week: 17 fresh picks on online culture, queer community, PS1 RPGs, and lots more: critical-distance.com/2026/02/22/f...critical-distance.com 0207 20
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 15/02/2026This week: seventeen fresh picks on Relooted, Kiwami 3, Nioh 3, and lots more: critical-distance.com/2026/02/15/f...critical-distance.com 02113 21
Reposted by Markⓓⓔⓔⓑ @deeb.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Final Fantasy Mystic Quest’s battle theme didn’t have to go so hard 🤘 2283 28
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 08/02/2026This week: 23 picks on preservation, protagonism, and perserverance: critical-distance.com/2026/02/08/f...critical-distance.com 22412 24
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 02/02/2026First monthly roundup of the year! Eight stand-out selections from our weekly roundups, plus some site updates and project prospects (this post is free for everyone! please share it widely)! www.patreon.com/posts/149709...patreon.comThe Month in Videogame Blogging, January 2026 | Critical DistanceGet more from Critical Distance on Patreon 0166 16
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 01/02/2026This week: some FA, some FO: critical-distance.com/2026/02/01/f...critical-distance.com 02311 23
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 26/01/2026This week: Eighteen new picks on coinflip games, RPGs for sickos, bumpslash design, and lots more: critical-distance.com/2026/01/25/j...critical-distance.com 1206 20
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 04/01/2026This week: Immersion, Quake mods, To a T, and a whole lot more: critical-distance.com/2026/01/04/j...critical-distance.com 0196 19
Reposted by MarkPixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Pixelles GDC Ensemble is now open for applications! In partnership with GDC, we’re bringing 25 mid-career game developers to #GDC2026. 💖 We’re especially considering submissions from studio founders and grassroots community organizers. Apply by Dec. 31st for your chance to win a Festival Pass:pixelles.caPixelles (Montréal)Pixelles is a non-profit organization committed to empowering more women & everyone in game development. We host online and in-person programs, based in Montréal (Canada). 02727 27
Reposted by MarkIndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · 14/12/2025IndigiNews is excited to announce that we are hiring for two new positions in our award-winning newsroom indiginews.com/uncategorize...indiginews.comIndigiNews is hiring for two new positionsWe’re looking for an Operations Manager and Audience Engagement Editor to join our team 11512 15
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Friends, the final hours of the #TYIVGB25 submission period are upon us! If there's anything you've been holding back, submit it now! www.critical-distance.com/2025/12/01/c...critical-distance.com 165 6
Reposted by MarkThe Walrus @thewalrus.ca · 12/12/2025✏️ Is there a teen (ages 13-17) in your life who loves to write? The Youth Short Story category of the 2026 Amazon Canada First Novel Award is now accepting submissions! Encourage them to submit their story at www.thewalrus.ca/afna. 013 3
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 06/12/2025This week: It's early! W-wha...? critical-distance.com/2025/12/06/d...critical-distance.com 01910 19
Reposted by MarkCannaBeth 🌿😼 VTuber @cannabethvt.bsky.social · 02/12/2025I need ecoterrorists to start targeting A.I. data centers. They’re legit one of the biggest polluters and detriments to our environment right now. Where’s Barret when you need him?media.tenor.coma video game character named barret says the planet 's dyin ' cloud !Alt: a video game character named barret says the planet 's dyin ' cloud ! 2457099 570
Reposted by MarkMatthew Hodson @matthewhodson.bsky.social · 01/12/2025I was diagnosed with #HIV in 1998, when I was 30. Many of my friends had died of AIDS. I did not expect to live to 50. I’m 58 now. HIV treatment works. Treatment also makes it impossible for me to pass HIV on during sex. Ensure HIV treatment for all. End HIV stigma. #WorldAIDSDay 166108771904 10.9K
Reposted by MarkCritical Distance | Where’s all the good writing about games? @critdistance.bsky.social · 01/12/2025On top of the weekly roundup yesterday, we've also got a new edition of the monthly Patreon roundup! www.patreon.com/posts/last-m...patreon.comLast Month in Videogame Blogging, November 2025 | Critical DistanceGet more from Critical Distance on Patreon 043 4
