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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

Black cat laying on wooden floor looking over his shoulder. There is a toy taco on the floor next to him

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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

They quoted me in this New Yorker piece about AI today. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

“Let’s say there’s a world or time line I exist in where A.I. has been subject to regulation. It is ethical. It has no footprint environmentally,” the novelist Jeff VanderMeer, a prominent critic of A.I., told me over the phone. “With those guardrails in place, would I read an A.I. book? All I can say is no. And the reason is, in part, because I want to read something coming from a particular mind.” Using A.I., he said, “feels like a betrayal of the whole point of why you’re a writer.”

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A black cat sleeping on top of a towel splayed out on top of an in-progress puzzle.

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shan🎷🐛 @shanhoran.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Why am I crying at the thrift store

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Jeff 🦇 Van 🦇 Dreason @vandreasonable.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I think this might be our best issue yet. Really proud of how it came out. Please give it a listen, subscribe to the podcasts, subscribe to the newsletter, don't subscribe to Depressed Horse, and let us know what you think!

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A black cat deeply sleeping on his side on a blue velvet sofa near a window.

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A cat in a narrow hallway leaning against a trash cat, sniffing for food. In the foreground is an electronic cat feeder with some kibble in it.

A cat in a narrow hallway leaning against a trash cat, looking aware. In the foreground is an electronic cat feeder with some kibble in it.

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A close-up photo of a black cat looking over his shoulder and looking at the camera. He is on a blue couch with his right paw on a white windowsill.

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A black cat laying sideways on a carpet. A hand is reaching out from the bottom of the screen, rubbing the cats rib cage.

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

An extreme closeup of a black cat’s face. His nose takes up nearly the entire frame with his left eye appearing mostly clear in the top right

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

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Gale Galligan @galegalligan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

a very important part of the process

Diary comic dated August 9th.

PANEL 1
Gale stares at a pile of paper, panicking.

Caption: I AM SO CLOSE TO FINISHING THESE THUMBS
Gale: is this anything?!

PANEL 2
Gale meditating, at peace.

Caption: You can fix it after you make it but you have to make it

PANEL 3
Close on Gale’s grim face.

Caption: what if it’s unsalvageable

PANEL 4
Gale meditating again.

Caption: this happens every book trust yourself

PANEL 5
Close on Gale.
Caption: everyone will hate this

PANEL 6
Gale slamming their hands on a table.
Caption: I am going to kick my brain’s ass

Gale: draw!!!! motherfucker!!!!!

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Derek Lieu - Game Trailer Editor @derek-lieu.com · 11/08/2026

A LOT of game trailers would do well to slow their editing the heck down—especially when the game has some new mechanic (as opposed to a saturated genre like action rogue-like). So many trailers move along so quickly the gameplay doesn't have time to breathe! Here's what a difference it can make:

youtube.com

How to Edit a Game Trailer That Keeps Viewers Hooked

YouTube video by Derek Lieu

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A black cat sitting next to a large bag of Watermelon Sour Patch Kids

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Was testing out my old chromecast using an HDMI to RCA on my CRT and it glitched out (since fixed).

An animated eyeball with a blue iris and red skin displayed on a white CRT with DVD player.

A green grid of lines displayed on a white CRT with DVD player.

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videogame history @vghistory.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

clipart, macintosh (1989) archive.org/details/hype...

a wolf/dog/fox, wearing a suit and bow tie, holding a violin.

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A black cat sitting on a giant bean bag chair.

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A black cat resting on a cat bed. Behind him are two pieces of cut corrugated board with the words “chickadee” on one and “pigeon baby” on the other. The cat is looking into the camera and holding up one paw.

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Sam Adams @samadams.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

this is the equivalent of playing the Rivoli

NEON ANNOUNCES MATT JOHNSON AND JAY MCCARROL’S BELOVED COMEDY SERIES ‘NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW’ TO STREAM JULY 24 ON HULU IN THE U.S. AND AUGUST 7 ON DISNEY+ IN CANADA
Hulu to Simultaneously Debut Acclaimed Follow-Up Film ‘NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE’

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A low-angle photo of a black cat sitting on a wooden platform. He is looking up toward the ceiling with his paw close to the lens. A three-hole punch is nestled underneath him.

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Hilltop @hilltopworks.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Tapping the sign again. Start your playthough on August 1st for a magical experience!

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Blight @noxiousblight.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Finally made a coworker for the bat. Gonna be his work buddy #lowpoly #horror #gamedev #retro #PSX #PS1 #indie #indiehorror

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The Onion @theonion.com · 10/07/2026

Man Binge-Watches Entire Movie In One Sitting theonion.com/man-binge-watches-enti…

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday. Enjoying a cold treat on this hot day!

A black cat licking a gogurt-style cat treat. The cat’s tongue is sticking out all the way.

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday. Trying to stay cool and sane on such a hot day!

A close-up photo of a black cat asleep with his chin in the air. His left eye is half open with no visible pupil. He is zonked out.

A photo of a black cat fast asleep on his side with his arms outstretched toward the camera. An adult man’s hand with a wedding ring is massaging the cat’s armpit.

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Sam Frantics @dsoart.com · 28/06/2026

Garffeld Pt 2

A three panel comic of a classic Garfield comic strip drawn in medieval style: panel 1, Friar Jon reaches for something on his desk next to an inkwell; panel 2, he realizes it’s missing, and thinks “Where didst I leave my quill?”; panel 3, Garffeld is seen with a quill pen in his mouth and Jon is shouting off panel, “Garffeld!”

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A close-up photo of a black cat sleeping with his foot tucked under his cheek

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A black cat sitting on a green ottoman. The cat’s foot is large in frame (to the right) and the cat’s head can be seen out of focus center-left.

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday. It’s a hot one today so we’ve got the AC running to keep him cool.

A black cat laying on a carpet with his mouth half open, exposing his sharp teeth. The photo is at carpet level with the cat’s large head taking up the top half and the carpet taking up the lower half.

A black cat laying on a carpet yawning. The photo is at carpet level with the cat’s large head taking up the top half and the carpet taking up the lower half.

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Jesse Boo-rascia 👻 @jesseguarascia.com · 09/06/2026

[using my pattern recognizing brain that was originally designed to help me tell if a berry was poisonous]: the next Mario game will also be a remake of a beloved N64 classic

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday (special Saturday edition) where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A black cat laying next to a window, bathing in the sun.

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Pandemic 𓅃. Index @panaccindex.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

thankful for the re-release which made this film watchable by modern audiences

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Just posted my newsletter for May 2026! A quick update on Sad Land's development and five short game recommendations. neiltheghost.com/newsletter/3...

A purple duck sits on a minimalist grassy hill reading a book. Green text spells out May 2026 above him.

Four title cards for video games. A Short Hike, Öoo, Wide Ocean Big Jacket, and Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A closeup picture of a black cats face. The cat is rubbing his nose against a thumb. His teeth and gums are prominent.

A black cat getting stroked under his chin by a hand. The cat’s head is front and center in frame. He looks relaxed

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Tanat (making Building Relationships) Boozayaangool @tanatb.housefuckinggame.com · 29/05/2026

oh my god you go to GDC in this game

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday. In the heat, Franklin can either be found in flatbread position or catching a breeze by an open window.

A black cat sleeping deeply on his side.

A black cat sitting by an open window. He is looking at the camera. Outside the window is a lot of nice greenery.

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I’ve finally figured it out! The best way to listen to music is on an iPod Classic connected to an FM transmitter playing out of a vintage Montgomery Ward clock radio.

An iPod Classic connected to an FM transmitter playing out of a vintage Montgomery Ward clock radio.

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A black cat sitting on a bean bag chair inside of a closet. The closet contains jackets and board games as well.

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Down Here For Your Soul @bombsfall.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Getting close to the platonic forms of my bullshit Kodak Tri-X @ 1600 Pentax Spotmatic F #filmphotography

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A black cat lying on his side, looking up at the camera.

A black cat lying on his side, yawning in comedic fashion.

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday. Just installed his new window bed and he is loving it.

A black cat laying in a cat bed suction-cupped to a window. The sky weather outside is nice with a blue sky speckled with white clouds.

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A black cat peeking out from a hole in a multicolored cat tunnel. His chin rests on a toy lobster.

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Fellow Traveller @fellowtraveller.games · 23/04/2026

📣 Titanium Court is OUT NOW! ⚾ To the detriment of humanity, the IGF award-winning game has escaped to Steam “Delightfully weird” and "incredibly clever" have been used to describe this game. We wouldn't dare to try... Stop reading this and play the game!👇 🏰 bit.ly/TC-Steam

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

I wide-angle, close-up photo of a black cat sitting on a diner chair in a kitchen. His whiskers are splayed out like spider legs.

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Neil the Ghost @neiltheghost.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Welcome back to Franklin Friday where I post a picture of my cat Franklin every Friday.

A photo taken from above of a black cat sitting on a cat bed. He is looking forward.

A photo taken from above of a black cat sitting on a cat bed. He is looking straight up at the camera.

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maddie ★ othatsraspberry @othatsraspberry.com · 10/04/2026

GUYS, IT’S REAL smallscreen.ordoliberal.com huge shout out to @standard.bsky.social for creating this and the Venture Bros and KotH ones, absolutely phenomenal!!!!

I’m gonna call it CAN STAR WARS DO THIS?
home movies

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