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Whoa-o-oh. Are you tellin’ me I got the power to be THIS GUY’S FRIEND?!

I don’t normally get so bummed out about AI weirdos, but seeing who that person is, what they’ve chosen to prioritize, and how they’re framing everything… God damn it’s so bleak. Need one of those MIB memory eraser things.

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Jason Prime @blazingwaters.northsky.social · 4h

Geez I wonder what happened for them to go full blackout for- OH DEAR

The VERY first Steam review you'll see on the page, from JMMMHAMM

UNDISCLOSED AI USE - CA used AI to make the new unit cards, they look awful and characters have missing fingers.

Horrific graphical bug makes the vegetation in battle map terrible to look at. There's no way to disable the vegetation.

The campaign map is super oversaturated and hard to look at as well.

New pathfinding bugs. This game sucks. Don't buy it. If you don't have Shogun 2 just don't get it.

Another Negative Steam Review, Screenshot 1/2

I wanted to give CA the benefit of the doubt. I was ready to praise them for not having pre-orders open, not offering pre-order bonuses, for the blood pack being included in the base game (as it should be). IF the game was good. I was hoping that they might want to make amends.

Guess they'll never learn.

I'm not gonna comment on performance, for me the game ran fine, what little I played anyway. The game didn't crash and I didn't encounter any bugs. What DOES grind my gears are two things - how the game looks and how AI generated/upscaled assets have been used without any clear disclosure.

Sure, yeah, ambient weather effects, sun rays and all that, looks nice, but shadows somehow look worse. The colors are out of whack and either too saturated or too washed out. Everything has this weird tint over it, like it's primed for HDR or something. You know what the most used screen type is? 1080p FHD LCD. Not 4k, not HDR OLEDs. Stop building video game visuals around gimmicky tech that most people can't even afford. But whatever.

Another Negative Steam Review, Screenshot 2/2

What's worse is that the game is using AI generated assets - unit cards (which can be confirmed in the in-game encyclopedia) and supposedly the new cinematics as well. Use of AI is not disclosed on the Steam store page. Not only am I refunding this, I am reporting the game to Steam as well. The fact that they did not even check the AI diarrhea before putting this out speaks volumes about the QA (but we already knew that it sucks, didn't we).

De-listing the original game is also such a scumbag move. If I were to get this for free as the owner of the original, I'd still ask for a refund.

Message for CA: Everyone knows you are on thin ice. Everyone knows SEGA is ready to give you the axe unless you start printing money. This is a minimum-effort cash grab to improve your bottom line. If you think that this insulting level of care will fly with either Medieval 3 or WH40k, think again. Get your act together or put the fries in the bag.

Edit: To clarify one thing - yes, the game was developed by MATABOO not CA, but CA signed off on this. They either saw this and went "this is fine," or they didn't see what a mess this game was and shipped it anyway. Malice or incompetence, both cases are bad.

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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 3h

AI is conscious AND it is my girlfriend AND it is my slave. A perfect scenario for me, a normal person. Not gonna think too deeply about this. Now do all other living human people deserve the level of investment devoted to my Tamogotchi slave girlfriend? Not so fast.

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Patrick Wyman @patrickwyman.bsky.social · 2h

In conclusion, words have meanings. Lines of code spitting out probabilistic responses to queries is not slavery. Telling people they have to pay taxes isn't slavery. Being told to wear a mask during a pandemic isn't slavery. People who endured slavery are PEOPLE. They suffered. I reiterate: hands.

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Alanah Pearce @alanahpearce.bsky.social · 11h

⚜️HAPPY BOLTGUN 2 LAUNCH DAY⚜️

A picture of a red-headed woman (me!) wearing a Boltgun 2 shirt and holding a prop weapon.

A screenshot from a YouTube video titled “room tour - collectibles & gaming setup”. It features a woman (me!) showing a bookcase full of books and comics to camera. There is a red circle around some Warhammer books, and an arrow pointing to the release of the video, which says “13 yr ago”

A screenshot of Boltgun 2 gameplay with review scores overlaid on top. 9.5 - Reloader. 90 - Gamingtrend. 8.5 - dualshockers. 8 - IGN.

A screenshot of a website called “dayone”. It reads: “What was surprisingly good was the limited voice acting. Both Malum's returning voice actor, Rahul Kohli, and Nyra's VO, Alannah Pearce, smashed it out of the park. Most of their dialogue comes in the form of taunts, tied to a button press. Hitting that in the middle of battle or to rally troops around me helped make it feel more Warhammer 40K-like.”

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Yarn Spinner Tool @yarnspinner.dev · 11h

Just added a bunch more games to our website showcase page of projects using Yarn Spinner 💪 Making something with Yarn Spinner? Submit your project via the link in the replies 👇 yarnspinner.dev/showcase/

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Yarn Spinner Showcase

Explore games built with Yarn Spinner—from indie darlings to major studio releases.

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House House @househouse.com · 12h

An explanation on why Big Walk isn't available on Xbox. bigwalk.game/xbox

Regarding Xbox

In June 2026 we announced that the release of Big Walk would be limited to computers, Switch 2 and PS5. Since then, we have received many messages and comments, asking about a future Xbox release. We would like to address those questions here:

We have made the decision not to release Big Walk on Xbox, in accordance with the Palestinian-led BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement’s call to boycott Microsoft, and their designation of Microsoft Games (and Xbox) as a priority boycott target. If you need help understanding our motives, we would recommend reading about why Microsoft is a BDS priority target, the successes this kind of pressure has already had on Microsoft, and especially, watching this great introductory piece by People Make Games.

It has always been our intention for Big Walk to be played by groups of friends, and we know that keeping the game off Xbox runs counter to those intentions. This decision means that some people will miss out on playing Big Walk with their friends, and we understand the disappointment we’re causing. We are disappointed too.

We would love for people to be able to play the game on Xbox, but not until Microsoft and/or Xbox have been removed as BDS boycott targets.

We’ve made this decision with the belief that meaningful change can be made in the world, that coordinated collective action can confront even the most powerful interests, and that one day, Palestine will be free.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,
House House

(see bigwalk.game/xbox for links)

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Jesse Boo-rascia 👻 @jesseguarascia.com · 15h

I know everyone's sharing that video of the recomped puzzle game proving the predatory design of the mobile space, but I think we need to be a little more critical of what exactly we're being told in this new era of AI recomps

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🎃 Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 20h

"this isn't the time for purity politics" the white man said whitely

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Naomi Carrigan @naomi.lgbt · 19h

I worked somewhere once where it felt like a male-dominated team. More specifically it felt like ideas from the women and enby folk on the team, including mine, were dismissed at a higher rate than my male colleagues.

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Ian Danskin @innuendostudios.bsky.social · 19h

"if people would just vote for the lesser evil-"

Everyone will not just

If your solution to some problem relies on "If everyone would just..." then you do not have a solution. Everyone is not going to just. At not [sic] time in the history of the universe has everyone just, and they're not going to start now.

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Sunshine (Commissions Open) @sun9s.bsky.social · 20h

Heather Silent Hill 3 #silenthill

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Antonio!!! @pastataco.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Wait. Why was this labeled "rude"?! What is even going on here?!?

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Scott Fybush ♥️🇨🇦 @fybush.com · 14/10/2026

Bad news: Miller and his ilk are young and have a long time ahead of them to try to spread their evils. Good news: Miller and his ilk are young and have a long time ahead of them to face the consequences of their evils.

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Accented Cinema @accentedcinema.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Behold, a 3000 year old Chinese ceremonial bronze axe bearing a human face of which archeologists described as "fearsome and fierce".

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maddie raspberry ★ @othatsraspberry.com · 14/10/2026

everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very frog

drawing of frog driving a car from mother 3

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Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

New: I pulled the Character ai bankruptcy documents. They show: - They were spending $14 million/month on compute alone at a time their revenue was around ~$1 million/month - Currently losing $9 million a month - They admitted they enshittified & that it didnt work www.404media.co/character-ai...

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Character.ai's Bankruptcy Documents Show the Economics of AI Don't Work

Character.ai enshittified its product but was still burning tons of cash, its bankruptcy documents say.

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Chungo Tumpus: Clear Sky @mrfinnmccool.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass is a criminally underrated all timer. If you've ever played an RPG with a "steal" mechanic and thought "I wish this was actually worth using" then buy this game immediately.

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Peter Paltridge @peterpaltridge.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

What can you say? This was the definite winner they will never top. Also one of the best things I've seen at any PRGE #PRGE #PRGE2026

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A hot dog hollers @birdrespecter.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Context is worth your time if you’re ootl

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Nessa ✨ @nessathewriter.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Poly Fighter is out on early access today!! please pick up a copy and support the team!! btw I wrote a bit on this game too :)

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Matt aka Stormageddon 🎙️ @djstormageddon.com · 14/10/2026

It’s here! Thank you again to @retrogamebooks.com for including me in this book with so many awesome writers.

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Leigh Alexander @leighalexander.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

the stupid thing was: the consumer games press DID have unethical marketing mouthpiece relationships with the industry. the e3 / spike tv / actiblizz / doritogate conglomerate and the payola-dominated masculine corporate culture had a stranglehold on what got made and how it could be discussed --

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Outbursts Of Everett True @everetttrue.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

The Evansville Press, April 10,1916

MY CARD.
MR. GEO. PUSHEM, EFFICIENCY EXPERT.

AND STAY OUT!
I HAVE NO USE FOR THE SHARP BOYS THAT GO AROUND SHOWING EMPLOYERS HOW THEY CAN KILL OFF THEIR HELP QUICKER BY
SHIFTING TUO MEN'S WORK
ONTO ONE!!!

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Eyepatch Wolf @eyepatchwolf.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

hello i will be streaming a lot of horror games over ghost tober and you can come hang out if you want www.twitch.tv/supereyepatc...

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supereyepatchwolf - Live on Twitch

SOULS LIKE HORROR? IT'S WITHERING REALMS | Streaming withering realms.

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Antonio!!! @pastataco.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

So could it work if he had the MS adaptor in his Game Gear?? He doesn’t, but if he did…

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Antonio!!! @pastataco.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Same! I felt like when the demo dropped o saw nothing but hate. Like “get YOUR Souls outta MY Metroidvania…” but maybe it wasn’t as bad as I thought.

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Antonio!!! @pastataco.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Wait. Is this… is this a real thing the GG could do?? I had the blue baseball one. Should I dig it out of storage and try this?!

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Antonio!!! @pastataco.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

I’m looking at California shaking my head. Newsome is a lost cause. Maybe Bercera will be better?? 🫠

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Antonio!!! @pastataco.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Similarly not a time paradox, but 30 years later and I’m still not over the kid playing Game Gear with no cartridge in Rumble in the Bronx!

Young Chinese American boy in red long sleeve shirt, blue shirt and jeans playing a black Game Gear. It’s clear there’s no cartridge in the slot. He’s in a wheelchair and looks sad.

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Antonio!!! @pastataco.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

alt text: dancing candy corn Shirasu (the white IRIAM cat mascot)

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Antonio!!! @pastataco.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

I'm unjustifiably proud of this. I didn't craft this beauty myself, but I sent the proof to the talented IRIAM art team and they brought this little miracle to life.

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dale coop ☕️ @dalecoop.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

A new Famicom RPG is coming! Lady Stalker 2D reimagines the 1995 SNES classic as an 8-bit RPG, programmed by Hiroshi Naito (Dragon Quest III & IV, Landstalker)! 😍 🕹️ Kickstarter campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/bit... #Famicom #Homebrew #NESdev #RetroGaming #ファミコン

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Coming soon: 33年ぶりのFC用完全新作RPG『レディストーカー2D』開発プロジェクト

懐かしくて、新しい。SFC用ソフト『レディストーカー』から生まれた新たな2D-RPGがFC用ソフトとなって登場！

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🪨 Geop! 🪨 @mrgeop.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

As is usual with Square titles, I question quality of this port

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Easy Delivery Co. is $9.09 on Xbox buff.ly/W4pItiJ Steam buff.ly/D12eXeP Humble buff.ly/Hj0fhbU #ad

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Antonio!!! @pastataco.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Does anyone know how well these work in a Steam Machine?? I’m seriously considering downgrading my reservation because I hear the 512 queue is going super fast.

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Antonio!!! @pastataco.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

I have no idea what this is and I’m not trying to be snarky or mean in any way. But this guy DEFINITELY looks like the Inside Out dad, right?!

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

usually people vote for the person who looks like they are having a good time...

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

If you were ever targeted by the Gamergate horde from 2024 onward, I'd love to talk to you briefly for a short section in my book! Reply, DM me, or email me at alyssamerc@gmail.com. Signal boost!!

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lu @coffinvows.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Vampire Hunter D 🌙

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Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Hey California! Be careful this election because the big money creeps are trying to trick you (again).

There's a trap on your ballot in California. Here's how to get past it.
1. Prop 40: 250 billionaires pay with they owe so hospitals, schools, and food assistant survive the federal cuts. Vote yes.
2. Props 41 and 42: paid for by billionaires to cancel prop 40. Vote no.
3. Tell one person, because the confusion is the plan.
Yes I'm 40. No on 41 and 42.

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