Reposted by MicahJak 🔞 [Pawsome Dealers Den] @cryptidjak.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Added about 30 new listings to my Etsy shop last night! I have a lot more to do but that's a task for September! Socks, enamel pins, stickers and more!!! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Cryp... 13415
Micah @themicahsmith.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Just over a week since this disgusting documentary aired, i have received a letter from my GP saying they're stopping my ADHD medication Of all the things you could spend your life doing, I do not understand the campaign against giving people with ADHD the support they need 150
Reposted by MicahMike Bithell @mikebithell.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Just confirming that this goes for code too, as I’ve seen some discourse. Any bugs are entirely my fault, and I like it that way. 847435
Reposted by MicahIWGB @iwgbunion.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Don’t boycott GTA VI. Fight for justice for the people who made it: youtube.com/shorts/hhIES... T-shirt preorders open now! All proceeds from the t-shirts, which are ethically made and designed by us, will go towards the fired Rockstar workers’ legal funds. bit.ly/4xLc4IPyoutube.comDon't Boycott GTA VI. Fight for justice for the people who made it.YouTube video by IWGB Union 26634397
Reposted by MicahFearBuccaneer @queerbuccaneer.bsky.social · 11/08/2026So Etsy: -Takes fees when you list -Takes fees when you sell -Takes down your listings, with no appeals process -Pushes you to undercharge for shipping -Pushes you to offer free US shipping -Buries you in search listings if you don't -Floods all searches with AI & Dropshipped crap Yeah fuck them 1208
Reposted by MicahKotaku @kotaku.com · 22/07/2026Thousands of full-time video game industry workers have been laid off in the last several years as game companies scramble to cut costs. But there are even more cuts happening quietly to contract workers, wh... kotaku.com/amidst-mass-layoffs-cont…kotaku.comAmidst Mass Layoffs, Contract Work Is Being Gutted TooMajor companies are eliminating more than just their full-time workforce, and developers are paying the price 115055
Micah @themicahsmith.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Sorry folks but i will not be going to SoTFest this year, largely because my transphobic lead from Rare is going 211
Reposted by MicahBrandon T. Snider @brandontsnider.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Back on my bullsh 15893982131
Reposted by MicahMike Rose @mikerose.bsky.social · 01/07/2026It's so draining and embarrassing being part of the video game industry Some of us are *really* trying to do good work, and it just feels completely, constantly overshadowed by fucking idiots doing what they describe as "business" Honestly just don't even like saying I'm part of *this* anymore 1029441
Reposted by MicahRock Paper Shotgun @rockpapershotgun.bsky.social · 30/06/2026GTA 6 makers have 10 working days to voluntarily recognise Rockstar IWGB Game Workers Union or it may go to a government tribunal www.rockpapershotgun.com/gta-6-makers... 15616
Micah @themicahsmith.bsky.social · 24/06/2026While the big gaming companies are still somewhat hesitant to publicly use AI art, I can guarantee you that they're using AI for code and internal reports. Unless outright stated "Made by humans" or similar, assume EVERY game that comes out is using AI somewhere in the pipeline. Yes, even your fav 030
Micah @themicahsmith.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Apropos of nothing; non disparagement agreements really suck 110
Reposted by MicahOld DeuTaranomy🧶⚒️ @kindofstrange.com · 16/06/2026I will say this much: there is zero shame in leaving the game industry. Be it because you're not finding your next role, or because you're tired of it and need a break. The industry doesn't deserve the people who work in it, and you owe it nothing. 15904164
Reposted by MicahRami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 16/06/2026Game failure? Layoffs Game success? Layoffs Game delayed? Layoffs Game delivered? Layoffs Game announced? Layoffs Game unannounced? Layoffs Game good? Layoffs Game bad? Layoffs Game AI? Layoffs Game no-AI? Layoffs Game hated? Layoffs Game beloved? Layoffs Money cares more for layoffs than games. 8092542763
Reposted by MicahJason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 15/06/2026BREAKING: Several Xbox studios, including Compulsion, Ninja Theory and Double Fine, are negotiating with Xbox as they try to avoid closure. Some or all could spin off. Lots still in flux as many studios remain unsure about what's happening. Here's the latest: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...bloomberg.comStudios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for ClosuresThe studios, which include Compulsion Games and Double Fine, are in active negotiations with Xbox and may be given the chance to go independent. 18038661322
Reposted by MicahKira Leigh 🏳️⚧️ @kiraleigh.bsky.social · 14/06/2026someone on tumblr said it better than i could 3573743347
Reposted by MicahÚna-Minh's ✨ Open to Work ✨ @unaminh.bsky.social · 31/05/2026IMPORTANT: For any artists/writers/etc etc, using Linktree to point people to their work, from 5 July, they'll be feeding all imagery you use on your landing page into DALL-E by OpenAI. I deleted my account this morning. 1380398975
Reposted by Micah✨ Hamish Steele ✨ Go-Man Vs. the Star Dragon OUT NOW! @hamishsteele.bsky.social · 23/05/2026I don't know how to express how I feel about the new trans-bathroom "guidance" in the UK without getting banned or having the police come to my door. 1868
Reposted by MicahRami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 22/05/2026The Netherlands are strongly demanding that Israel stop the inhumane treatment of the Sumud humanitarian flotilla hostages, reminding Israel in no uncertain terms that the Netherlands does not accept human rights violations against anyone but Palestinians, Lebanese, Syrians, Iranians, etc. etc. 324628
Reposted by MicahSam Whyte @samwhyte.bsky.social · 01/05/2026I think about this all the time. 5885172572
Micah @themicahsmith.bsky.social · 27/03/2026It's nearly a decade that i've been out as trans and over that time a large number of cis people i've talked to have thought that there might eventually be a cure for being trans... so bc i've been hearing it more than usual recently i'm giving y'all some homework: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S5w...youtube.comBritain Still Has Conversion Therapists. Here’s Why.YouTube video by Philosophy Tube 010
Reposted by MicahBat-Tali 🦇🎃 (Vancouver era ✨) @talidev3d.bsky.social · 19/03/2026I think game devs should have the right to challenge their big AAA CEO or the shareholders to a fistfight and if they win they get to run the company 2163198
Reposted by MicahCal Horton (they/them) @fiercemum.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Yesterday the NHS banned all under 18 prescriptions of HRT for trans young people. This ban was justified by 10 new studies that largely stated NO EVIDENCE for under 18s HRT exists. The study underpinning this played one particular trick. Let's briefly look at how the NHS rigged the game 1/5 11930426
Reposted by MicahTheo Sanderson @theo.io · 08/02/2026I made a map of 3.4 million Bluesky users - see if you can find yourself! bluesky-map.theo.io I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detailbluesky-map.theo.ioBluesky MapInteractive map of 3.4 million Bluesky users, visualised by their follower pattern. 66572492153
Reposted by MicahFrightening Fox Boy 🦊💀 @frizzyfox.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Saw Adobe Animate was going down, so I figured I'd help anyone still using it with this immortal handy dandy graph 6305186
Reposted by Micahelia ayoub @ayoub.bsky.social · 26/01/2026The UK version of “Project 2025” by the Reform party includes a British ICE, a concentration camp for 24,000 people, mass surveillance and withdrawing from refugee, anti-torture and anti-trafficking conventions. It’s on their website. That’s how comfortable fascists are in the UK today. 1852293078
Reposted by MicahJosie Brechner - 500 FINGER FILLET demo OUT NOW @visager.bsky.social · 22/01/2026✨ Hi I'm Josie - I make music for games! I'm looking for work this spring and I'd love 2 combine forces with a team that wants to make something weird, wild, and full of heart. Is that you? Let's talk!! 🙋🏻♀️ josiebrech@gmail.com 💻 josiebrechner.com 516182
Reposted by MicahChris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026We traveled back up to Edinburgh to be there as Rockstar Games and its fired union members took their case to court: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnui...youtube.comRockstar vs. Union: We Went to Court and Saw the EvidenceYouTube video by People Make Games 9694337
Reposted by MicahNelle from the Leftist Cooks (She/Her) @neillyleftistcook.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Rogue States that commit international acts of terror deserve their flags burned and their statehood dissolved. Balkanisation, I'm afraid, is the best option. Death to America. This is a reasonable position; continued trade and diplomatic relations is not. 317142
Reposted by Micahtinybaby @tiny.baby · 03/01/2026It's a neat trick to say "get beyond the argument" when implicitly you mean "by accepting my position" 372150317
Reposted by MicahKelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 23/12/2025If you’re traveling this holiday season, please wear a mask. Flu and Covid are both surging. No one wants to be sick for the holidays. A well fitted respirator like an N95 protects you and those around you. Give yourself (and others!) the gift of good health this year! 4265121
Micah @themicahsmith.bsky.social · 18/12/2025People Make Games's latest video is an amazing entry point if you're unaware of BDS's call for a xbox boycott. While i know the actions proposed by BDS and NGFG are easier for some that follow me than it is for others, please do what you can bdsmovement.net/news/sign-pl... 010
Reposted by MicahChris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 18/12/2025Why We're Boycotting Xbox: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybj1...youtube.comThe Xbox Boycott (Still) MattersYouTube video by People Make Games 2825601355
Reposted by MicahSarah from the Leftist Cooks @saribo.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Borders A video essay by The Leftist Cooksyoutu.beBordersYouTube video by The Leftist Cooks 911142
Reposted by MicahLee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 10/12/2025Where are the front pages about this? bsky.app/profile/open... 19436
Reposted by MicahChris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 10/12/2025ROCKSTAR UPDATE: Keir Starmer was just asked about the Rockstar firings in Parliament today where he described the situation as "deeply concerning" and promised it would be looked into by government ministers. Not that a Starmer promise is worth much, mind. 556599
Reposted by MicahNo Games For Genocide @nogamesforgenocide.com · 02/12/2025SIGN OUR BOYCOTT XBOX PLEDGE: We are asking gamers, game workers, streamers & journalists to join us in boycotting & divesting from Xbox, to force Microsoft to end its complicity in the genocide of Palestinians. We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com 81366993
Reposted by MicahCommander Sterling @commandersterling.bsky.social · 01/12/2025NEW VIDEO: Big business is a death cult worshipping a many-faced Techno God. In an industry full of takers who want to eradicate the makers, so-called AI promises a nonsensical fantasy where games are made for free and sold to a world of laid off former workers. It is unhinged. youtu.be/xcB_kqpYNhcyoutu.beExecucult Of The Techno GodYouTube video by Stephanie Sterling 571135422
Reposted by MicahCommander Sterling @commandersterling.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Game developers were here first. Not executives. Game developers make games. Not executives. Game developers have skills & knowledge important to the business. Not executives. Game developers deserve to keep their jobs. Not executives. Executives are replaceable. Not game developers. 121733629
Reposted by MicahIWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 24/11/2025"All these workers have ever tried to do is discuss their pay and conditions to improve them, so they can make a game loved by millions." 16926
Reposted by MicahRami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 24/11/2025"People are poor and that's not enriching the rich" 1223285824
Reposted by MicahIWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 31/10/2025This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity. We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated. 151434743
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