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Kate Sánchez @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

If you're looking for an easy way to support @butwhytho.net - sign up for our newsletter! Every Friday, we curate interviews, reviews, and more about the week in pop culture! Setting your weekend watchlist? Reading list? Game list? Let us help!! butwhytho.net/newsletter

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Kate Sánchez @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We don't have a review up for Galactic Racer - but here is my preview from SGF. It made me feel like a kid again and after falling out of love with what was one of my favorite franchises, it made me feel love for it again.

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Star Wars: Galactic Racer Makes You Feel Like A Kid Again In The Best Way

By bridging tried-and-tested racing mechanics with the childlike wonder of podracing, Star Wars: Galactic Racer just works.

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Wallace @exalclaw.com · 01/10/2026

Mothership is one of the clearest signs we need more women and queer people bc the excitement when they launched was *palpable* and has as only continued to be so. Nearly every person I've seen discover them, or who I've shared their high quality work with, has gone "where the fuck has this been?"

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Kate Sánchez @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Anyway. @butwhytho.net is woman-run and not just by me being EIC. Outside of comics, all of our sections are run by women and if you've freelancer or written for us, you've seen that. If you wanna support us here you go:

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We believe in the power of independent media. By not answering to any VC stakeholders, we shape an editorial voice that champions passion, different

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Anna 🌿👁️ @annacwebs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Are you a cis man feeling disgusted at the news? Good. Use that. Talk to your fellow men about what you're going to do to make our industry and our world safer. And then actually do it. You may lose friends or opportunities, but a better and safer industry and world starts with you.

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Tim Gaedke @timgaedke.com · 26/09/2026

talent is a lie

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Mike Rogers couldn't be bothered to show up to the debate, but here's what I would have asked him if he wasn't such a coward:

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Adam Riches @supernorn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Everyone's immediate reaction to the visuals in the new Ocarina Of Time remake.

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CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Breaking! CWA members at Blizzard Entertainment have voted to ratify historic first union contracts, securing an unprecedented victory for the video game industry. cwa-union.org/news/release...

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Blizzard Entertainment Workers Ratify Historic Video Game Contracts with CWA

Blizzard Entertainment workers represented by CWA voted to ratify historic union contracts with the Microsoft-owned company, securing an unprecedented victory for the video game industry following the...

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Emmett Watkins Jr @ejsponge61.com · 28/08/2026

The fact that this game is being used to trojan horse an all digital future with minimal consumer rights made me forget that this is a game made with effectively unlimited budget from the creators of 2 of my favorite games of all time: Red Dead Redemption 2 and Max Payne 3. But I remember now.

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Garry @thegmcconnachie.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This is why Dolly Parton will be remembered and loved ❤️📚

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elliejoypanic on vacation 😴 @elliejoypanic.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

our final total is $1557.69 raised for Hope For The Day!!! 🤩 thank you all so much for your kindness and generosity ❤️ Big Walk with @crowdcontrol.live was such a blast, as you can see twitch.tv/elliejoypani...

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ellie sabotages the team for charity - elliejoypanic on Twitch

Watch elliejoypanic's clip titled "ellie sabotages the team for charity"

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elliejoypanic on vacation 😴 @elliejoypanic.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🚨 fundraiser alert!!🚨 I'm partnering with Hope For The Day to help raise funds for suicide prevention and mental health support 💜 #HFTD #ad live on Twitch with @crowdcontrol.live Stardew Valley all day Friday 14th August with a $1500 goal! ✨ donate: tiltify.com/@elliejoypanic/ejp-hftd26

A purple and blue graphic for ellie's hope for the day fundraiser. Info not already in the post: live friday 14th august from 11am PT all day at twitch.tv/elliejoypanic

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Jesse got laid off last week, and decided to start a subathon in response. he's now ~30-40 subs shy of breaking into the top 1000 on Twitch for active subs. please, if you can, get in here, hang out, watch, share, and help put a silver lining on this cloud for a very good pal.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

ABOLISH ICE, PROSECUTE THE MFS

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JessEviltelli @mamavitelli.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I was laid off from Restart today, alongside my wonderful and talented co-workers. Sucks to write, but here we are. Lots of ways you can help, but I'm currently live with a lay-off subathon where you can come and chat and sub to keep the timer going to give me some cash Twitch.tv/MamaVitelli

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MamaVitelli - Live on Twitch

I was Laid Off So I'm Doing A Subathon! | Subathon | Cool Content | Variety | Streaming just chatting.

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 07/08/2026

Hello local business, your AI ads are costing you customers: aftermath.site/ai-poster-ad-f...

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elliejoypanic on vacation 😴 @elliejoypanic.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

join us for a very Big Walk on twitch!! august 4 @ 5pm PT me, @alcevus.bsky.social @ashiirosee.bsky.social @libraryfairy.bsky.social @stackwin.bsky.social & @starcrossedd.bsky.social are setting off on what will SURELY be a totally normal hike 🚶 tysm @househouse.com & @popagenda.co for the codes 💜

the big walk keyart with weird little cartoon guys that look a bit like humanoid ducks climbing on some photo realistic rocks with text "take a big walk with alcevus ashiirosee elliejoypanic library_fairy stackwin starcrossedd_

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rabidrodent @rabidrodent.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

august

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SUPERJUMP @superjumpmagazine.com · 11/06/2026

Third Spaces — the cafes, parks and libraries where we used to gather — are disappearing. A new wave of video games is stepping in to fill the gap. Story by Nate Shearer. ➡️ www.superjumpmagazine.com/the-rise-…

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Digital Third Spaces: How Games Replaced the Café

Late-stage capitalism is eating our Third Spaces. WEBFISHING, Flock Around, and a wave of low-stakes social games are quietly building digital ones to replace them

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Shawn Solo Beats @shawnsolobeats.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

My uncle died over the weekend. He had a heart attack and was found by my aunt (his sister) on Saturday. Unfortunately, we have run into immediate financial barriers regarding necessary legal fees, court filing costs, and estate funding. www.gofundme.com/f/help-david...

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Donate to Help David Sparks Family Estate With Legal Costs, organized by Sidra Myers

Our hearts are completely broken by the sudden passing of our beloved bro… Sidra Myers needs your support for Help David Sparks Family Estate With Legal Costs

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elliejoypanic on vacation 😴 @elliejoypanic.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

we’re checking out Kabuto Park for Nintendo Switch on stream today thanks to @dodoot.bsky.social & @popagenda.co today! 🪲🪲 ✨ twitch.tv/elliejoypanic ✨

Ellie is smiling in a selfie with her brown and blonde hair loose and curly. She is wearing a black tank top and has illustrative linework tattoos on her arms

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Luffert @leadbellyluffy.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Made my first ever low-poly 3D character this weekend!

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Arty @artythegamer.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Leon, what is happening in your kitchen sink? TikTok: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTSqD98eF/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/shorts/2sso_...

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Imran Khan @imrankhan.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Xbox closing Tango absolutely should have been a bigger deal that indicated a sickening rot in the company's priorities and decision-making but everyone got mad at the people that pointed this out.

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Len @len.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Negotiations are taking longer with Arkane because of "strict French labor laws" just means Msft can't do whatever they want in countries with reasonable protections for workers. Something to think about.

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Katelyn Burns @katelynburns.com · 30/06/2026

if you're trans, you have to live. one day you can live to see these guys all die.

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Tamoor Hussain @tamoorh.com · 30/06/2026

I dunno man, I feel like if you're a platform holder that is being criticized for not having very many appealing games to support your platform, closing down studios making interesting games for your platform or cancelling their projects might be a move people won't respond well to.

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Jake Slimeberg @jakesteinberg.substack.com · 30/06/2026

Labor solidarity is not just feeling sad for laid off developers while continuing to promote the corporation that fired them

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kate bush’s husband @airbagged.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Now that Obsession is on digital you’re gonna see the worst takes about this movie based on people seeing these high definition clips out of context

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Cristian⚡️ @isocristian.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

content ID finally cleared (sorry france and portugal) deny apocalypse. tomorrow. youtube.com/@isoCristian

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Luffert @leadbellyluffy.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

So happy to announce I've joined 🔥⚔️ #TheFirekeepers ⚔️🔥stream team! I can't wait to meet all the other Keepies and geek out on Soulsborne games together Thank you so much to @jenisonline.bsky.social for welcoming me in!

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 11/06/2026

The new episode of The MinnMax Show is live! @elliejoypanic.bsky.social joins us to share hands-on impressions from playing games at Summer Game Fest and to crown the "Game of the Show" from an incredible week of game reveals. youtu.be/1nvMu8wDOHk

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Arty @artythegamer.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I didn't know Peak had THIS character TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@artythegame... YouTube: www.youtube.com/shorts/rg8x1...

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elliejoypanic on vacation 😴 @elliejoypanic.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

the first two parts of my first playthrough of Elden Ring are live on youtube!! this series is going to be a huge undertaking with 150+ hours of vods to condense, but I'm hoping y'all like the final videos! thank you so much for watching and supporting me 🥰 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

a screnshot of elliejoypanic's first playthrough of elden ring playlist on youtube. There is 2 videos under 2hr5 so far

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Shotgun "Shotty" Mcpayne @shotgunmcpayne.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

The intro to KH2 not only isn't bad but is one of the best segments in the series

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Leo Vader @leovader.com · 14/05/2026

new vid!! had a blast making it, so many fun surprises from shooting something out in the real world. The Guide To People™ youtu.be/KbdkuvkukYA

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The Guide To People™

YouTube video by Leo Vader

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 15/05/2026

Aftermath is a reader-supported website, which means we're entirely funded by subscriptions; we don't need to play the SEO game and we don't need to worry about access. If you enjoy our coverage, please consider subscribing! aftermath.ghost.io/?ref=after...

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elliejoypanic on vacation 😴 @elliejoypanic.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I'm close to 4k subscribers on youtube which is pretty cool?? I would LOVE to hit that before I update my pitch deck pre Summer Game Fest!! currently uploading ~ Kena: Bridge of Spirits first playthrough challenge run, and there's already a LOT of other content on there! youtube.com/@elliejoypanic

a screenshot of ellie's youtube subscriber count, showing 3820 subscribers

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Casey S. Pumpkins 🎃 @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Apropos of nothing, if the creator of something you cherished turns out to be a horrible person, the answer isn't to close your hearts for fear of disappointment, it's to love more. Love with abandon, because there's always new art to find, love so much as to always outweigh the disappointments. ❤️

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Kate Sánchez @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

If you are able to help support our site migration that would be amazing! I am very bad at asking for help but right now, @butwhytho.net needs it. We have to get set up on a new host, work with a dev, and our old host still has not refunded us the $3k they took. Anything helps!

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

October 13, 1925–April 8, 2013.

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Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The famous Andor line is that "tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle." Here is a perfect example of that through malicious compliance: Idaho forced the city of Boise to remove its Pride flags. So the city painted rainbows everywhere else.

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Boise took its Pride flag down. But new art has popped up at City Hall. What it cost

“The flag is not our only form of expression,” a Council Member previously said.

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