iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

melvin @protomelvin.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

10,000 to me means they are probably gonna start AI generating new Pokemon designs to meet these numbers. They will probably still have humans work on the most important ones like starters and legendaries, but if they want to pump the numbers, they'll probably start using AI, if they haven't already

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Erin Maye Quade @erinmayequade.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

After executing Alex Pretti on Saturday, ICE has shifted to primarily targeting bus stops and elementary schools in my community this week. I cannot overstate how much of the ICE activity in my community is just targeting places where little kids are.

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My IRL friends call me Chris @christyceeck.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) paid $18 million for a chatbot named Charlie, which the auditor general reported gave her team the wrong answer 66% of the time. The chatbot's responses were found to be brief and lacking context, with only 2 out of 6 questions answered accurately.

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The CRA spent $18M on 'Charlie,' a new tax information chatbot that is wrong most of the time

The Canada Revenue Agency paid $18 million for a chatbot the auditor general says give her team the wrong answer 66 per cent of the time.

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melvin @protomelvin.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

What if someone made a Dispatch-style game, only you're a Duke of a great territory, and instead of civilians reporting incidents that need heroes, it's territories within the duchy that require help and you have to assign knights, or doctors, or engineers, etc. to go assist or build or whatever

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melvin @protomelvin.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

I just realized that a lot of the speeches in Dispatch give big Jeff Winger vibes. I feel like the writers definitely watched Community and might have wanted to make a Jeff Winger-esque character.

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melvin @protomelvin.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

I just flew back to Vancouver from Ottawa and while I was on my flight, passengers erupted during the Jay's 3-run homer. It startled me, I had to look over to see what the fuss was about lol

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Jamie D @uk-resistant.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Honestly, Voyager game looks like the real deal & I cannot wait. Star Trek is a hard thing to adapt imo,as the games often don't capture the diplomacy/science led notion that the TV shows have,instead being all war, war, war. This looks like it might do a better job if it youtu.be/SrbfGbfelvY?...

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Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown | Gameplay Reveal Trailer

YouTube video by Daedalic Entertainment

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melvin @protomelvin.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

A game about Voyager in 2025? Not expected at all, but I'm sold already

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Luke Plunkett @lukeplunkett.com · 06/07/2025

the thing about layoffs of this scale is that so much is happening it involves days and days of discovering fresh horrors

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Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

NEW: EA CEO Andrew Wilson was paid $30.5 million in cash and stock this past year, up about $5m from a year ago Since the U.S. requires companies to compare CEO pay to employee pay, I made an EA pay chart To make it work, I had to make it VERY TALL Take a look: www.gamefile.news/p/ea-ceo-and...

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EA CEO’s pay is up, as EA worker median income drops

Behold, the tallest chart in Game File history. PLUS: EA execs were paid (a little) more for boosting generative AI

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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

We're stoked to introduce the 'No Gen AI' seal for indie games! Indie devs can use it on their game's store page to assure potential players that their game was made without the use of Generative AI. You can grab it from the Polygon Treehouse website:- www.polygon-treehouse.com/no-gen-ai-seal

A graphical asset in the shape of a cog. It contains the following text 'This developer assures that NO GEN AI' was used in this indie game

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 26/05/2025

BREAKING: An Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter has killed at least 25 Palestinians, mostly women and children, Gaza's Health Ministry said. The school was hit three times while people slept, setting their belongings ablaze, they added.

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Israeli strike on school-turned-shelter in Gaza kills 25, medics say

An Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 25 people, mostly women and children, according to the territory’s Health Ministry.

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Del @del.art · 20/05/2025

More roles have opened up here at Absurd Ventures. Join us if you love AAA games with a ton of storytelling. www.absurdventures.com/careers

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Bugs, Yaoist @bugsmaytrix.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

no he didn't that's not him what the fuck is wrong with you freaks

Man speaks to killer from beyond the grave in Arizona courtroom through Al video
An Al video of Christopher Pelkey forgave his killer in court in what officials believe was the first use of Al to deliver a victim impact statement.

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

BREAKING: Electronic Arts is laying off between 300 and 400 staff, including around 100 at Respawn, and canceling a Titanfall extraction shooter that was in early development, according to people familiar. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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Electronic Arts Lays Off Hundreds, Cancels ‘Titanfall’ Game

The video-game publisher cuts between 300 and 400 jobs

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melvin @protomelvin.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

MangaPlus put all of Captain Tsubasa out for free so it's the first time I'm reading it and sometimes it's so funny when you remember these are all elementary age kids. Like this page introduces this character and I'm like, imagine a 10 year old walking down the street like that.

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melvin @protomelvin.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

I was stuck in plat hell for so long, finally hit emerald when the season is almost over 😂 I hit plat in December and only just now managed to get Emerald. Phew, now to stop playing the game and regain my sanity

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 16/03/2025

Heads-up for Canadians sending pkgs to U.S.: I just got a message from Canada Post re: a pkg I am trying to send to @jilanne.bsky.social (in USA) saying "Delayed due to public authority." Did some research online; looks like I'm not the only one. Reason is likely US/Canada trade dispute. 😢

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The Yukon Scott @theyukonscott.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

A young lady originally from Whitehorse is being detained in a detention center in Arizona. She was detained March 3rd, after her visa was denied. Facebook post from her Mom is in the pics below. It's a disturbing sequence of events. Do not travel to the US.

My daughter, Jasmine, a 35-year-old Canadian, attempted to enter the U.S. on March 3, 2025, with a consulting visa for a company in the States. Unfortunately, her visa was denied, and she was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the San Ysidro border crossing, where she was held for three nights.

From there, she was transferred to Otay Mesa Detention Centre in San Diego and held for another three nights. On Sunday, March 9, the online tracking system indicated that she had been released. We assumed this meant she was being deported and escorted to an airport. However, 24 hours later, there was no sign of her, no communication, and we were extremely worried.

We eventually learned that about 30 people, including Jasmine, were forcibly removed from their cells at 3:00 am and transferred to the San Luis Detention Center in Arizona. They are housed together in a single concrete cell with no natural light, fluorescent lights that are never turned off, no mats, no blankets, and limited bathroom facilities.

Communication with her has been extremely sporadic, and it is only thanks to one of her close friends with contacts in the U.S. that we have been able to receive updates.

Yesterday, Austin Grabish, a reporter from ABC 10News was able to interview Jasmine. He also interviewed her friend who has been working tirelessly from Vancouver to bring Jasmine home. The story will air tomorrow, and from there, we hope other broadcasters will pick it up.

What we have learned of the ICE system and its treatment of detainees is inhumane and deeply concerning. Being detained is one thing, but there’s NO excuse for the way people are treated while in custody or for the delays in deportation. They are not criminals, and they just want to go home.

We are doing everything we can to bring Jasmine home. We are in touch with the Canadian Consulate in San Diego, but there is little they can do. A lawyer is also working on her release, but progress is slow.

I am humbly asking for your support by sharing this story widely through your networks. Jasmine is an adventurous and hard-working young woman and we desperately want her home. Thank you!

Picture of Jasmin is below text.

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Via @maketheroadny.bsky.social: If ICE shows up, know your rights. “ICE does not have the right to enter your home without a valid warrant signed by a judge.” maketheroadny.org/we-protect-us/

IF ICE SHOWS UP, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
If immigration (ICE) comes to your door or stops you in the streets, you have rights!
1. DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR
ICE does not have the right to enter your home without a valid warrant signed by a judge.
POLICE ICE
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ICE will not always identify themselves as
ICE. If there is a knock at your door and they say "Police" it could very well be ICE.
ICE will often say they are police to gain access to homes. If at any point they try to enter, or do enter, continue to say
"I DO NOT CONSENT"
If they insist they have a warrant ask them to slip it under the door.
2. REMAIN CALM
Don't run and most importantly do not lie about your name, age, immigration status, etc.
Anything you say or do can be used against you.
If ICE questions you, under the 5th Amendment, you have the right to remain silent and to not incriminate yourself.
If you are detained, ask for an immigration attorney immediately. Although immigration does not provide attorneys, once you ask for an attorney they should no longer question you.
3. DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING
Ask to have documents translated. If you do not speak English ask for an interpreter.
Have an attorney look over any documents that ICE gives you.
5. MAKE A FAMILY PLAN
If you have children, identify a caretaker.
4. RECORD
If you witness someone being detained by ICE, you have the right to record as long as you do not interfere with the arrest.
Pictures, videos, and any information you can gather, can help verify an immigration raid and also help someone's immigration case.
Make sure your family is prepared if ICE arrives at your home. Have all your personal documents and finances secure.
Make sure you have at least one number memorized in case of an emergency.
MAKE THE ROAD
NEW YORK

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Jaime Cross @speedyjx.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Here's a very long, very interesting report on "the fuck happened to the games industry over the past few years" that is worth a look. Lots of graphs and data points for the sickos out there. www.matthewball.co/all/stateofv...

matthewball.co

PRESENTATION: The State of Video Gaming in 2025 — MatthewBall.co

A (free) 220 page presentation on the past, present and potential future of the video game industry.

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melvin @protomelvin.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Can't wait for Musk to acquire it and rename it XX

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melvin @protomelvin.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Finally back from competing in the North American Digimon Finals. Finished 33rd, just missing top cut. RIP, but I feel like for my first nats I performed really well. One of my losses, though, I feel like was totally winnable, so I just need to focus up for next season and try to qualify again

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melvin @protomelvin.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

It's weird to say my GOTY because I basically only played one (video) game this year and that was TFT. I started playing in Aug and played 503 games. If each game is an avg of 35 minutes, I've played almost 300 hours of TFT in that span and aside from Digimon CG, I haven't played anything else.

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melvin @protomelvin.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Sigh, I spent the last two hours trying to find a card I could've sworn I bought, but couldn't find it anywhere. I ordered the same card from two places, but can only find 1 and don't remember which place I didn't get it from so I can't even email and ask...sigh, there goes that money.

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melvin @protomelvin.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

I scored 121 on the RAADS-R test 😂

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melvin @protomelvin.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Digimon nats is coming in two weeks and I still haven't 100% decided on a deck yet. I have a backup choice of what to pick if I'm still unsure, but I started cooking something new last night...always a bad idea right before big tournaments.

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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

In one of the most shocking events of the year, the entire staff of Annapurna Interactive resigned. The mass resignations followed a failed bid by publisher head Nathan Gary and his colleagues to spin the publisher out into an independent company. #GDBestof2024

gamedeveloper.com

All of Annapurna Interactive has resigned

In a stunning turn of events made for Hollywood, all workers and executives at Annapurna Interactive have resigned from the company.

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melvin @protomelvin.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

HUH my twitch recap. I know other people have definitely watched more than me, but this feels like a lot to me. This is basically I'm watching twitch almost every day of the year (year's not over), and at least 1.5hrs each of those days. Crazy

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itch.io @itch.io · 09/12/2024

I kid you not, @itch.io has been taken down by Funko of "Funko Pop" because they use some trash "AI Powered" Brand Protection Software called Brand Shield that created some bogus Phishing report to our registrar, iwantmyname, who ignored our response and just disabled the domain

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

That community note though. Pot something something kettle.

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melvin @protomelvin.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

day 1 of TFT set 13. Trying not to rely too much on guides to begin with, but pretty fun so far. I really enjoy playing Scrap right now and Rumble is a really neat 5 cost. Am up too late playing 😂 I'm definitely gonna suffer tomorrow...

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Samuel Heine @sadmediahistorian.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

"Racism isn’t a logical position, so you cannot defeat it with logic. Facts just don’t matter to a racist [...] There will always be a new hair to split, a new way for this kind of person to object to a black man being in this video game."(Jackson 2024) aftermath.site/assassins-cr...

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Stop Trying To Defeat Racism With Logic - Aftermath

The new Assassin’s Creed game stars what appears to be a black samurai, which is cool. Anyone who tries to argue is just not worth your time.

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melvin @protomelvin.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

man, I haven't played any of these. I really wanted to play FF7, Elden Ring DLC, and Metaphor, but this year the only games I've been playing are TFT and the Digimon Card Game 😂

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