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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Do I have moots in games or games journalism who would want to help out with a charity stream and feel like they could "teach" something? Can be things like "how to design a character" or even like "how to speedbuild in Minecraft." The options are endless. Please DM me! Signal boost!

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I need @ifbookspod.bsky.social to do a bonus ep on the Jason Arday situation because I can't be arsed to churn through the situation and work it out myself

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I reviewed Thank You For Your Application for startmenu!!

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

It has been about ten months since I was able to write something for my own website but finally, here it is. Likes, comments and shares of the article always hugely appreciated <3 open.substack.com/pub/quickpla...

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Little Kitty, Big City

Frolicking in the city

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lex luddy needs a nap @lexluddy.xyz · 23/05/2026

On Thursday evening Valnet issued new contracts to writers at TheGamer instituting a minimum article viewership threshold for payment. Most writers already have pay tied to article performance, but this new system would mean that if a piece didn't get X number of clicks you wouldn't be paid for it.

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Kai (he/they) had top surgery 🏳️‍⚧️ @thegrumpyenby.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Really well-written article by Ali that offers some interesting insights into autistic sex from *gasp* actually autistic people. Recommended read for both autistics AND allistics.

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

It's not about video games but I'm extremely pleased with this article I wrote for Pillow Talk Scotland about autistic sex lives and relationships. pillowtalk.scot/unmasking-au...

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“Just tell me what you want”: Unmasking autistic sex lives - Pillow Talk Scotland

Does masking stop at the bedroom door?

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Cosmic Hearts @cosmicheartsteam.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

For the first time in TWO YEARS we're so excited to welcome in our newest members! Check below to see everyone new to the team 🪐

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Cosmic Hearts @cosmicheartsteam.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Oh hi Bluesky! We're a team of creators who raise funds and awareness to vital causes close to our hearts💖 Some exciting updates- We refreshed our logos and branding, HUGE thanks to @alcevus.bsky.social 🎨 Our applications are now open on a rolling basis (info ⬇️) apply: forms.gle/jwRP9iSKi6Z3...

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Meg 🍁 @watermeg.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

[LIVE NOW 🟢] hiiii this weekend I'm fundraising for the Starlight Children's Foundation!! Today (rn) I'm streaming Elden Ring and tomorrow I'll be streaming Infinity Nikki! ❤️ We have a few goals and a giveaway, so come hang out and donate if you're able!! ❤️ twitch.tv/watermeg

poster for "Stream for Starlight", from the cosmic hearts stream team. There is a selfie of me, and the text reads "Hard & soft weekend, Elden Ring + Infinity Nikki, 20th and 21st September 3pm BST, twitch.tv/watermeg"

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Cosmic Hearts @cosmicheartsteam.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

We're thrilled to partner with Starlight Children's Foundation for our first post-hibernation event! Join us to bring joy to hospitalized children this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💖 We'll be fundraising all September, stay tuned for schedules and info! Donate here: tiltify.com/starlight-ch...

Cartoonish pastel colored flyer for an upcoming fundraising campaign. Sparkles, embellishes and drawn flowers show in the backdrop.
Text reads: Cosmic Hearts Stream for Starlight
Team members streaming on Twitch throughout September for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Hades 2 is releasing soon I'm eating good this year

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Silksong is a hard game! I'm definitely dying a lot. However because I played over 1000 hours of Hollow Knight randomiser and rotted my brain, I have no idea what a normal experience with that game looks like so have no basis for comparison! Is it harder? I couldn't possibly say.

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Cosmic Hearts @cosmicheartsteam.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

The Cosmos are BACK and we've got some exciting things coming! Watch this space for info about our first post-hibernation fundraiser and our plans for opening applications 🪐

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Alt: a picture of a galaxy with a national geographic logo on the bottom

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Got this sick ass Tune & Fairweather Bloodborne art book for my birthday 😍

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Radderss / Lauren R VO 👩‍🦽 | @radderss.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Announcing "10 years of this shit" This September marks 10 years since I started streaming. These last 10 years have been unimaginably wonderful and have honestly saved me. To celebrate, we'll be doing two special streams. There will be cake. There will be giveaways. There will be fun.

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Dominca🐐🏳️‍🌈🍉 @dominca.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

PUMPED to be participating this Tuesday in Food Fight hosted by @disheswithdana.bsky.social and Darth_Furbacca! Contestants have chosen a charity; donate to @twloha.bsky.social to either help or hinder me & my opponent for maximum chaos 😆 Extra thanks to @megabitez.bsky.social for the graphic!

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Paige Harvey @paigehharvey.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Calling all Soulslike streamers! Do you stream any of the Dark Souls games or Elden Ring, are free in February 2026 and would like to support @specialeffect.org.uk? Reply and I'll add you to my list! Also plz tag friends you think might be interested 💙

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

I like the format I used for the last month of Update Patch for startmenu. Check out the full thing here!

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BoardGameWire 🔜 Spiel Essen @boardgamewire.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Reviewers including No Pun Included and Shut Up & Sit Down are boycotting Codenames publisher CGE for releasing a new Harry Potter-themed game while ignoring JK Rowling’s anti-trans rhetoric: boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

My final update patch of the month! Check them out ❤️

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Hawke Wood @thehawkeward.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

🔴 trying to get a date with my wife, I mean, not *with* my wife but she is also here, not to say I wouldn’t date my wife, I mean… anyway, here’s #MonsterProm twitch.tv/TheHawkeward

shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Wonder if she'll join Corbyn's new party, that would be a strong start for a Scottish wing.

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

This week's Update Patch, written by @shanodin.bsky.social, is full of controversy from an ever-more messy lawsuit to Steam acquiescing to the pressures of payment processes and an anti-porn lobbying group. www.patreon.com/posts/update...

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Update Patch News Roundup (21/07/25) | startmenu

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Hi hello I've done it again, there's a new QuickPlay! I talk about The Stanley Parable and its reckoning with gamer agency and choice. open.substack.com/pub/quickpla...

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The Stanley Parable

When they got to the end of the review, the reader liked and shared the post.

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 15/07/2025

Bye forever, WeTransfer.

WeTransfer TOS says they can use all your uploaded content for genAI

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startmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

This week @shanodin.bsky.social uses Update Patch to try to summarise the Subnautica 2 controversy, along with highlighting all the week's other news. www.patreon.com/posts/update...

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Update Patch News Roundup (14/07/25) | startmenu

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I thought I thought this game was fine when I finished it, but rereading the review, maybe I didn't really like it 😅 quickplay.substack.com/p/deliver-us...

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Deliver Us the Moon

Off you go to the moon to save humanity all on your own.

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

where's a good place to keep a Kindle? where should it live when not in use??

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

I'm back doing this month's updates for startmenu!

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one dozen bats at a keyboard @panasonicdx4500.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

“The New York Times collaborated with a white nationalist eugenicist hacker and agreed to keep his identity a secret to publish a Zohran Mamdani hit piece” is a way bigger story than “18 year old Zohran Mamdani ticked ‘African American’ on his Columbia application because he was a citizen of Uganda”

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

hey do you want to be tripped out AND sad about the world? Just watched this and thought it was a very clever video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysJe...

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everything is a recession indicator 📉

YouTube video by Cities By Diana

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Sayonara Wild Hearts by @simogo.com was a wildly stylish ride through the emotions of heartbreak. It's utterly gorgeous. Read my full review here: quickplay.substack.com/p/sayonara-w...

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Sayonara Wild Hearts

A wild and stylish ride through neon emotion.

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

I just watched @nopunincluded.com 's video "Is Every Game REALLY Political?" and it is absolutely exceptional. As an aspiring content creator, this kind of media does a lot in my brain. 🧵 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l6u...

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Is Every Game REALLY Political?

YouTube video by No Pun Included

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

The Lego tranquil garden is so cute 🥰

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Hey folks, I'd love it if you could go and check out my Portal reivew - I'm really pleased with how it turned out but it hasn't gained much traction.

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notbella 🌱 @notbel.la · 28/06/2025

🕳🌈 BIG GAY DIG DAY 🌈🕳 It's time - we are finally live for our full day of DIGGING! and FUNDRAISING for TLC! my favorite activities! join in the dig, share the charity link, or just hangout for the vibes. we'll see you there! ⛏ watch: www.twitch.tv/notbella 🌈 donate: tilt.fyi/QekXx9AgAC

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

So the trailer for Project Hail Mary will be out soon and unless you've read the book I would highly recommend not watching it. Just wait and go to the cinema when it's out. I knew nothing when I read the book and it was a fantastic experience that had me hootin' and hollerin' and tearing up.

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PaulSTL @paulstl.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Tomorrow Night, 27th June 6:30pm UK Big Ol' Charity Stream for Mermaids UK! Playing REPO with Crowd Control (and you?), all proceeds to charity! We have Incentives and Milestones. See you there!

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jamie 💙✨ @emosupportjamie.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

wishing you a happy wednesday along with some exciting news! 🎉 i'm participating in another @fractalofficial.bsky.social giveaway! 🤗 select me as your streamer and enter for a chance to win a newly released Scape headset! good luck! 💜 gleam.io/3GwBQ/fracta...

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shanodin (Ali Rees) @shanodin.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

@ifbookspod.bsky.social guys can you consider this book it will definitely support the one book theory 😂

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