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The only convention I’ve seen actually enforcing the table height rule was AnimeExpo. They had volunteers walking around with a height measuring stick to verify.

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Yall not gonna like what I’m about to say but I’m gonna say it anyway because y’all aren’t gonna beat me up. I know yall don’t want to be social media people because some of y’all don’t want to be conflated with influencers which I totally get. I don’t consider myself one at all.

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Anybody directing their anger at artist who primarily focus on making fan art, charms, washi tapes, etc, needs to chill. I promise you that a big part of the issue is the economy. Everyone is tightening their purse strings!

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RTL3 @russelllatshaw.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We need to make sure we’re directing the frustration at the right people. Most of the responsibility falls on the show organizers more than the artists submitting their applications. It’s the show’s responsibility to curate their vendor/artist alley for the type of show they want.

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Blasting light through cels, blurring the line between reality and artifice, is one of the sexiest things ever done in animation

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D.J. Kirkland @ohheydj.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This definitely sucks and I’m definitely going to keep my eye on store alternatives if Fourthwall decides to go full GenAI.

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D.J. Kirkland @ohheydj.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

3 sauces for 20 and 4 for 40 nuggets is actually diabolical.

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I’m old enough to have been around for every major art style change for a Zelda game and the associated discourse surrounding it.

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Chris Kerr @kerrblimey.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Between two back to back Nintendo directs and the Apple Keynote today, my nerd cup runneth over.

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BREAKING: Blizzard union workers have ratified a historic contract that has secured guardrails around AI usage, layoff protections, remote/hybrid work benefits, and much more.

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Blizzard union workers ratify contract covering 1,900 employees

Union members have secured guardrails around generative AI usage, layoff protections, remote and hybrid work benefits, and more.

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If a tree falls down in the woods and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? If a Nintendo direct happens and nobody on the internet complains, did it even happen? Happy Nintendo direct season to those that celebrate! 😂

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✪ Beware the Gray Ghost ✪ @jongraywb.blacksky.app · 09/09/2026

The Metroid divas are eating!!!!

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I genuinely love everything about this explanation. No notes. 10 out of 10.

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Dr Rehaminator's Monster Cock @drrehaminator.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

"I'm too talented to need shortcuts" goes so fucking hard.

youtube community post from Huggbees that discusses why he does not and will not ever use AI in his art

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It might be the delulu kicking in but I do think a Smash 6 announcement is eminent for tomorrow’s direct.

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So happy he has his big nose again!

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She’s a prime example of rejection being redirection. Her not making it into Katseye was the best thing to happen to her.

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With the OoT remake coming, I pray they make Sheik and Zelda one character again in the next Smash Bros.

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I refuse to be rage baited by over the top takes on ZELDA of all things. We can absolutely critique the game but some of y’all are doing too much.

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Mike X. Nichols @mikexnichols.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Y’all I just think the initial render is simply not doing the design any favors. This one is way cuter!

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Thinking about this exchange today

A YouTube video for the Water Temple in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The comments section has an exchange as detailed below. “@TheMrdangles16 • 11y ago:
i hate the water temple... too confusing :(“ “@KeithHalsell • 2y ago:
it's been 9 years, i hope you are doing great in life now.” “@TheMrdangles16 • 2y ago: it couldn't be going worse Keith.”

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Sheik and Impa look so good too omg.

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I remember the discourse around Wind Waker’s art direction when it dropped because everyone couldn’t get over that Zelda tech demo from when the GameCube was coming out. This is just that but in 2026.

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I might be sensitive to this because I have a ton of friends that are game devs but my only wish for gaming discourse/discussions is that I wish a lot of y’all weren’t so fucking mean. I know we hate corporations but there are actual hard working people making these games. Critique with compassion.

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Link’s look aside, The environments and gameplay of the OoT remake looks amazing. The big dungeons that I loved in Zelda games pre-BOTW are back and I couldn’t be happier. November 5th can’t come soon enough.

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