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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

It feels like capitalism is dying, which is awesome, right? Well, maybe it's being replaced by something much worse? @bennjordan.bsky.social's "You Are Witnessing the Death of American Capitalism" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

You Are Witnessing the Death of American Capitalism – Benn Jordan

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Everyday we all play that "it" happens or that "someone does it" already. What does it mean that we all know what is meant by those phrases? @taylorlorenz.bsky.social's "‘Somebody needs to do it’" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

‘Somebody needs to do it’ – Taylor Lorenz

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

What starts as a look at the cultural importance of ass shaking ends with a celebration of human connection. Maybe the only time a twerk video made @ejsponge61.com cry. @tensaistudios.bsky.social's "The Art of the Tushy Dance" is THE best video essay of 2025.

The Art of the Tushy Dance – Tensai Productions

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Women being harrassed on the internet is, sadly, nothing new. However, the shape of that harassment has morphed into a slightly new beast these days. Shanspeare's "Just Say You Hate Women" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Most know what side of the political spectrum is actually right, but so many are still afraid of leaving the center. What worldview leads them to such dedicated fence sitting? @jessiegender.bsky.social's "Liberalism Won’t Admit What it Actually Stands For" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

Liberalism Won’t Admit What it Actually Stands For – Jessie Gender

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Much controversy has been made about the unjust removal of adult art from sites like Itch.IP and Steam. But, does any of this art have any merit? @superdude10000.bsky.social's "Huniepop, and The Plot to Censor the Internet" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

Huniepop, and The Plot to Censor the Internet – Superdude

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

No pop artist is unfamiliar with critical fans, but black pop stars seem to face a unique amount of criticism from their fans online. Why is that? Camryn Suzanne's "The Plight of the Black Pop Star" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

The Plight of the Black Pop Star. – Camryn Suzanne

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

We all know capitalism sucks, but it hasn't quite been THIS back for all that long. Turns out this modern form of corporate greed does have a bit of an origin point, and ultimate negative example. Drew Gooden's "Greed is Destroying the World" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

Greed is Destroying the World – Drew Gooden

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The social stigma of being ugly is so strong that we often don't even want to adknowledge ugliness in the first place. But how can we fix a problem we pretend doesn't exist? @olurinatti.bsky.social's "If Pretty is a Privilege, Ugly is a Curse" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

If Pretty is a Privilege, Ugly is a Curse – Olurinatti

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

What happens when an otherwise incredible work of art is poisoned by generative AI? It makes one's love of that art much more complicated. @peterspittech.bsky.social's "The Hole at the Bottom of ARC Raiders" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

The Hole at the Bottom of ARC Raiders – peterspittech

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

What does Sudan, Palestine, and early childhood entertainment have to do with each other? Well, more than you could ever imagine. @lindsayellis.bsky.social's "The Unforgivable Sin of Ms Rachel"

The Unforgivable Sin of Ms Rachel – Lindsay Ellis

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Geocities, Myspace, and the websites that defined the past of the internet may very well be the key to fixing it's future. Sarah Davis Baker's "The Internet Used to Be a Place" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

The Internet Used to Be a Place – Sarah Davis Baker

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The algorithmic feeds that dominate social media today are not only stealing our time, but can also steal our sense of taste or even sense of self. @pagemelt.bsky.social's "be your own algorithm" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

2026 has proved that all video game consoles manufacturers care about profits over all else. But it can sometimes be hard to remember that Nintendo is also one of those companies. MosieFresh's "Nintendo: The Loss of Wonder" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

Nintendo: The Loss of Wonder – MozieFresh

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

2025 was a chaotic year, and some of us respond to that chaos with a desire to step away from the spotlight. For some communities, that desire is much more justified. @lily-is.online's "Trans Day of Vanishing" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The end of 2024 was defined by the collective celebration of the death of an evil CEO. Why did we celebrate, and what does it mean that we all did it so openly? philosofree's The Ethics of Vigilante Counter-Tërrörism" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

The Ethics of Vigilante Counter-Tërrörism – philosofree

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Anyone can critique a video game, even a universally loved one. But not many can creteque themselves as well as this. NakeyJakey's "S̶i̶l̶k̶s̶o̶n̶g̶ NakeyJakey is Outdated" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

S̶i̶l̶k̶s̶o̶n̶g̶ NakeyJakey is Outdated – NakeyJakey

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

While you may be vaguely aware of why Jimmy Fallon is a controversial figure, you have little idea of just how justified that hate really is. @theserfstv.bsky.social's "Jimmy Fallon: Evil Incarnate" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

Jimmy Fallon: Evil Incarnate – The Serfs

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

If part of the fantasy of romance movies is financial stability, can the working class ever see themselves in the genre? Yhara Zayd's "Romantic Comedies Aren’t for Poor People" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

Romantic Comedies Aren’t for Poor People – Yhara Zayd

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Platinum Games is not only one of the most iconic game developers, but are also a perfect mirror of everything right and wrong with the games industry. @constantly.cc's "It’s not about Bayonetta | Platinum Games & The Industry" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

It’s not about Bayonetta | Platinum Games & The Industry – ConstantlyCaden

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

With the very hilarious death of Charlie Kirk, it's becoming clear who gets to be the victims and wielders of violence in America. But Why is that? @renegadecut.bsky.social's "Cruelty Squad, Charlie Kirk and Controlling the Narrative" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

Cruelty Squad, Charlie Kirk and Controlling the Narrative – Renegade Cut

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Social Media sites like Instagram are famous for pacifying users with salacious content, but there are ways to fight against it's pull. Log Off With Lo's "Instagram is turning you into a GOONER. Here’s how to stop them." is one of the best video essays of 2025.

Instagram is turning you into a GOONER. Here’s how to stop them. – Log Off With Lo

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Mental health can be a tough subject in communities that rarely take it seriously, but that doesn't mean it should be ignored. @foreignman242.bsky.social's "Who Gets to Be 'Crazy'" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

Who Gets to Be “Crazy” – Foreign Man in a Foreign Land

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The love we have for fictional worlds and characters are the very thing that make them so hard to step away from. @daryltalksgames.bsky.social's "Games About Letting Go" is one of the best video essays of 2025.

Games About Letting Go – Daryl Talks Games

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

What starts as a deep dive into Disney's experimentation with autonomous characters ends as an excellent and justified rant against the AI takeover of modern times. @defunctland.bsky.social's "Disney’s Living Characters: A Broken Promise" is one of the best video essays of 2025

Disney’s Living Characters: A Broken Promise – Defunctland

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Before I sign off of the VGU account and send you back to your previously scheduled programming, I wanted to leave you with some insight from my #PAXEast I saw a LOT of indie devs this week, working SO hard on their games in a landscape that is just NOT on their side right now. (1/3)

A very topical sign on the wall of a Boston tunnel. I saw it on my way to PAX East this weekend. It reads: “Remember: going through it is often how we get to the other side of it. - Cleo Wade” I hope this resonates with anyone working in the games industry right now!

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I go to Boston regularly but it’s not every day you get to see a duck boat out and about! Spring has sprung! #PAXEast

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Peep the sweet pins I got! Shoutout to Life is Strange 2! (2/2)

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

That’s a wrap on #PAXEast #DayFour and I must say: PAX East 2026 has been the greatest PAX in years. I loved the layout, the games on display, the food, the vibes, the vendors, the devs, and the sheer amount of chairs all over the place! Feels like a culmination of many years of work and it shows!

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Have you played God of War: Sons of Sparta yet? Well, how about on an upright arcade machine with a joystick and 8 buttons to slap upon? This was awesome. Game plays SO smoothly and the bit I played - the endgame roguelite challenge mode - worked so well with two players locally! #PAXEast

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

God Save Birmingham Had my eye on this one all weekend. The lines were varying lengths but today I walked right in! This will definitely be a beloved survival game. I’m not huge on the genre, but if you like “Project Zomboid meets Skyrim” - as my fiancé put it - you’ll have fun with this! #PAXEast

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Been handing out some PAX Picks today! Been so nice to meet the devs and wish them luck! I look forward to all of your games, they truly made #PAXEast special!

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Obligatory sky bridge video! #PAXEast

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Bubsy! We got Bubsy here! Nice sword. What are you, Cloud Strife? #PAXEast

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Oh, you already KNOW I’m in! #PAXEast

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Gotta love bookable playtests! About to jump into SpiderLily, I’ve been looking forward to this since yesterday! Definitely looks up my alley! #PAXEast

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Back to #PAXEast #DayFour! Parked a lot closer today. Got my lady with me! Let’s have some fun!

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

#NotMyTerraNova Jk your game looks awesome, I just had to make the joke #PAXEast

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

A wild @sidequesting.com appeared! Certainly worth the award! #PAXEast

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

What’s that? Time Crisis is back? And now it’s in my living room?? The game plays great, and I will totally be picking this up for the nostalgia #PAXEast

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Dino-Might! A 4-player, local co-op fighting game where you must hit your opponents at a diagonal angle because… ya know… T-Rex’s got tiny arms and they can’t punch. It’s so much fun and I’m always a sucker for couch co-op! Demo is available now on Steam! #PAXEast

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Yes, but… they have man egg

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

We found ourselves at some sort of Red Bull beer garden. Was not expecting to find this! Or to enjoy the peach Red Bull! This slushie they had tasted like a piña colada. Excellent stuff. Pop by the booth for free tabletop gaming, too! It’s a nice pit stop. #PAXEast

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Had to head to work so that’s a wrap on #PAXEast #DayThree! The crowds were SO crazy today, proving that Saturday is definitely the worst day to go… but I get it, sometimes a Saturday is all you got! Happy to have met up with some good pals, played some stuff on my list, and I’ll update later!

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

If you like D&D, fantasy, or Jim Henson puppets, be sure to stop by the Fae booth! Free meet and greet with my dad! (He’s the one at the bottom of the sign) #PAXEast

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VGU.TV @vgutv.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Had to add this to the thread! Holy crap! #PAXEast

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