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Creator of the Burning Star SMW hack series. Director/Owner of PixlBit Studios and creator of PixlCross. pixlb.it

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 10/10/2026
That's totally fair, and I think for hobbyist work, it's a reasonable proposal. If people want to leverage GenAI and achieve personal goals, it's fine by me. As someone who works as an enterprise SWE, my real concern is in that space, and those are the systems that will and do affect people's lives.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 10/10/2026
I understand where you're coming from, but I don't think this is the answer either. My issue with vibecoding is a labor concern in that it's devaluing real engineering labor and increasingly pushing toward having fewer people with less durable skills. It's also very bad for enterprise systems imo.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 07/10/2026
Why would AI be doing my knowledge work anyway? I wouldn't outsource that shit to AI for any reason ever. Fucking techbro brainrot nonsense. Fuck GenAI.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 06/10/2026
It's hard to believe that a single person could make a Souls-like that's this good, but Torchlight Games has done it with False Hero. If you're a fan of the older Souls games, this is a must-buy game. Check out the PixlBit review below. pixlb.it/articles/d78...
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False Hero Review - PixlBit
A one man dev team delivers one of the best Souls-likes on the market.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 06/10/2026
It's very cool that I was able to upgrade my base PS4 copy of The Witcher 3 to the full-on remaster for free. Buuuuut... this game is (still) just not for me. I've tried so many times, but I just can't get into it.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 05/10/2026
I'm so tired of the layoffs across gaming and tech. What a mess. I question how this will change all the upcoming games these studios are working on.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 05/10/2026
This has been such a huge problem for PixlBit since I relaunched it. Fucking infuriating.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 05/10/2026
It's definitely a departure from the Igavanias, that's for sure. I think it draws a lot of influence from the Souls formula and from modern metroidvanias. I can dig that, but it does feel a bit stiff in its implementation. I think I can get past that, but I probably won't buy day one.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 04/10/2026
The new Castlevania game seems to be shaping up well. I did a quick preview on the demo, which is definitely worth checking out pixlb.it/articles/c77...
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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Preview - PixlBit
Can the Dead Cells devs reignite the Castlevania series?
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 01/10/2026
Fuck this shit.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 01/10/2026
I made the mistake of playing Star Fox Adventures in the year 2026. Don't make the same mistake as me. pixlb.it/articles/937...
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Star Fox Adventures Review Rewind - PixlBit
Don't do it. I know you might want to, but don't.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 27/09/2026
Already played almost 5 hours of this one. I can't believe how well done this game is. It feels really good to play, the level design is interesting and layered, and the bosses have been a solid and satisfying challenge. I'm really impressed and enjoying it very much.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 26/09/2026
Playing False Hero, and it's a surprisingly good Soulslike. One man team, six years of work. I'll be reviewing it when I'm done, but so far, I'm really enjoying it.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 22/09/2026
It's no longer a growth industry, so I think they do have some hesitation to keep investing big when the risks are so large. Microsoft clearly didn't succeed in their Game Pass strategy, and Sony failed to generate a live service game to capture a consistent market that will spend for cosmetics.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 17/09/2026
That article does a great job explaining the real mechanisms at play. Just because it can't think, doesn’t mean it isn't dangerous. It's a brute force machine when a swarm of agents is given a task like that. This is precisely why regulations are so important.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 16/09/2026
In this case, I think VI sounds a bit different. AI is very good at parsing language (that's the thinking part the OP is referencing), but the next step is just finding the statistical middle and using language to demonstrate the math in human readable format. It's not thinking in the human sense.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 16/09/2026
I know nothing about Mass Effect, but AI absolutely does not think. It's doing math. End of story.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 16/09/2026
Fuck off, couch fucker.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 15/09/2026
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Super Mario Brothers Mario Bros Lizard Man
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 11/09/2026
"GenAI is changing our world; it’s deskilling workers, weakening labor power, increasing the surveillance power of institutions, and reducing our collective agency and intelligence." I explore GenAI through the lens of labor power. Please check it out and share it around: pixlb.it/articles/873...
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The Modern Luddite’s Dilemma - PixlBit
Why Workers Must Resist the AI Machine
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 11/09/2026
Maybe we shouldn't make huge ass games with absurd graphics and get scope under control. Or just collapse the games industry, whatever, hard to care anymore these days. As someone who has actually run a company, this feels like an easy problem to solve, but number must go up!
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 09/09/2026
Solid direct, Metroid Ravenous looks awesome, and I'm excited for the new 3D Kirby. Plus, the Mario Kart World update was a nice addition, as was learning about Protoman being playable in the new Mega Man game.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 08/09/2026
It is definitely tempting, and part of me hates that I'm probably not going to get the fancy edition, so I definitely get it.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 08/09/2026
Yeah, I'll keep an eye out, and we'll see where it all ends up. I'm not that broken up about it. When I can grab it at the right price, I'll give it a go.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 08/09/2026
Looking like we're not getting lucky this time. Listed at $69.99 at Walmart, which I'm guessing also means Amazon won't have the discount. Probably going to pass at that price.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 08/09/2026
I really wanted them to do something more with it. Less of a direct remake and more of something along the lines of RE2 - a reimagining that shrinks the parts that are weak and grows the parts that were great. Anyway, it's fine for what it is, and agreed, it's mostly not for me in this format.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 08/09/2026
Sounds about right. Maybe I'll go for it if I can score a physical copy at that price. If it's $70, though, I'm out.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 08/09/2026
I really want to want this Ocarina remake, but it's going to come down to price. It's gorgeous, for sure, and the QoL upgrades are nice, but it's going to be the same game I've played literally dozens of times with no variance. I really wanted some new shit in there.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 07/09/2026
Tomorrow, we're due to learn more about the Ocarina remake. I'm personally hoping for Nintendo to really do some work on the game rather than slap a new coat of paint on it. I wrote up my thoughts for PixlBit, but how about you, what are you hoping for? pixlb.it/articles/b56...
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Anticipating the Ocarina of Time Remake - PixlBit
What will Nintendo do in their soon-to-be-released remake of the seminal classic?
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 04/09/2026
Mine said New Jersey. As a Brooklynite, I was immediately offended.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 03/09/2026
It's kind of amazing that every day, there's new gaming news that just seems horrible. These companies know that they only sell entertainment, right? I can just not buy your bullshit and it's exceedingly easy for me to do that. I have more games already than I can play in a lifetime, just saying.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 03/09/2026
Fuck Harry Potter and JK Rowling
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 02/09/2026
Lake Ontario, Gulf of Mexico. I used to live by both. Those are the names.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 02/09/2026
Good luck!
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 01/09/2026
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 27/08/2026
Just saw some GTA6. The graphics were impressive for sure, but it just looks like more GTA. That series really lost me after Vice City. I tried with 5 for a couple of hours, but I hated it; I couldn't imagine slogging through more of the same. It'll be nice when I can stop hearing about it, though.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 26/08/2026
I had the pleasure of playing The Duskbloods in its network test this weekend and it's shaping up to be quite the fun experience. If you want to learn more and read my impressions, I just posted a Hands-On Preview on PixlBit: pixlb.it/articles/470...
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Hands on with The Duskbloods Network Test - PixlBit
A promising online experience that complements last year's co-op focused, Elden Ring: Nightreign, satiating the PvP focused From fans.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 23/08/2026
There is a ton of depth in this game and I feel like I picked up more of the nuance after this second session. I think even by the end of the network test, I'm still going to be learning a lot. It's got an even steeper learning curve than Nightreign did, but that knowledge definitely translates.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 22/08/2026
I'll be writing up full impressions on it after the weekend, but I love that it enhances the verticality of the combat even more and works in the stagger mechanics from Sekiro/ACVI. Also, there's enemies and areas reminiscent of DS3 (outside pontiff) and Bloodborne (yarnham). Cool vibes, super fun.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 22/08/2026
The Duskbloods is really sick so far. It feels like an extension of what was created with Nightreign but oriented more around PvP than co-op, even though that is also present here. I'm going to be playing a lot of this when it releases.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 21/08/2026
I would buy a deluxe collection in a heartbeat!
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 21/08/2026
Boom Blox. One of the few motion game series I really liked.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 21/08/2026
Agreed, excellent series!
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Benn Jordan @bennjordan.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Flock takes their privacy very seriously. But the ethical gray area in surveillance technology works both ways. Under no circumstances should elected officials or public servants enjoy an expectation of privacy when spending tax dollars to attend a surveillance lobbying event.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 20/08/2026
Aww, man, I guess the date was wrong.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 20/08/2026
Hell of a way to celebrate 17 years of PixlBit. I'm super excited for this release!
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 14/08/2026
Going to be releasing it next week more than likely, but it's a beefy 5,000 word essay. I might do a YouTube video to go with it, but I don't know yet. This is easily the longest piece I've written in a long time and I feel really good about the end result.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 14/08/2026
You might've seen Knytt Classic go up for free on Steam and GOG, maybe you grabbed it, but if you haven't yet - you totally should. I wrote up a quick Review/Recommendation on the game, but if you like 2D platformers even a little, you should give it a go: pixlb.it/articles/989...
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Knytt Classic Review - PixlBit
A platforming maze worth exploring.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 14/08/2026
I believe Gen AI is bad for society and bad for people for a lot of reasons. It can be a useful engineering tool, when used right. But it's getting out of control and it's going to start suppressing wages across the board. It's amplifying every bad pattern in society in a big way.
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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 14/08/2026
I've been drafting a big ass article for PixlBit about Gen AI. It's a topic I have a lot to say about, and while PB isn't the best outlet for it, I want to say it somewhere. The conversation around AI always feels very narrow, and I'm hoping to generate some conversation by broadening things up.
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