Reposted by TomJake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 09/10/2026New working paper: the Norwegian wealth tax was a huge success. The "exodus" of wealthy people never happened (less than 100 individuals left). Tax revenue increased by 71.5%. No changes in business activity or investment. www.nber.org/papers/w35854 151151806537 0
Reposted by TomKotaku @kotaku.com · 09/10/2026Back in May, Double Fine employees petitioned for a union. Two weeks later, that petition was withdrawn. What happened? kotaku.com/inside-the-failed-fight-…kotaku.comInside The Failed Fight To Unionize Double FineDouble Fine employees petitioned for a union in May. It created a rift in the studio that still hasn't healed 15991334 0
Reposted by TomAndrew Weldon @andrew-weldon.design · 07/10/2026Build your own space corridors. 1029354 0
Reposted by Tomgeographyofrobots @geographyofrobots.bsky.social · 05/10/2026NORCO is $5 on Steam until Thursday October 8th. 3349132 0
Tom @wilson999.bsky.social · 03/10/2026In a good way? Or is it maybe going to drag a little? Or does that await to be seen? 100 0
Reposted by TomMakkon @makkon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I'm immensely proud to announce that my texture library that's been in the making for nearly a decade is now available on my itchio store for indie devs to purchase commercial licenses. makkon.itch.io 5426951014 0
Reposted by TomDragon Cobolt @dragoncobolt.bsky.social · 16/09/2026It's important to remind everyone that some absolute madlad, before LLMs ruined all mod voice acting forever, got a girl into a recording booth and redid every single voice line in Deus Ex to let you play as a girl www.moddb.com/mods/the-lay...moddb.comThe Lay D Denton Project mod for Deus ExThe Lay D Denton project is an effort to provide a FULL seamless female JC Denton experience. Features include: -A complete female JC voiceover -Female JC model -All pronouns and gender references mod... 3730751128 0
Reposted by TomBrendon Chung @blendogames.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Did you know: Sven Coop is v v v good... #archive 4316 0
Tom @wilson999.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Little Big Adventure (Relentless in the US), it's a third person adventure by a French studio, with a cheerful kinda goofy setting, except you're fighting a dictatorship. 100 0
Tom @wilson999.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I don't think they were especially rare - but I adored LBA (94) and LBA 2 (97)! Delightful and a bit quirky. 100 0
Tom @wilson999.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Thanks for the response! Yeah I was thinking maybe it can get context, which of course a regular thesaurus doesn't. I do like seeing all the 'kinda similar but absolutely not right here' synonyms for potential future use elsewhere though. 020 0
Tom @wilson999.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Thanks! For what it's worth I find your thoughts and questions here about AI and AI use interesting, whether or not I agree on any particular point. Also I find thesaurus an interesting use! Maybe I'm thesaurus-ing wrong, but I'm curious how an AI would be better than just thesaurus dot com :) 110 0
Tom @wilson999.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Sorry if you've said before, but what version of model are you using - like, something paid or just a free version? I'm finding it hard to keep track of what AI can and can't do according to people who use it, haha. 100 0
Tom @wilson999.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Ahh sorry to hear that Dave, very frustrating. Hope you can get it resolved! 030 0
Tom @wilson999.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Really interesting read! Thanks for taking the time to write up your thoughts. I feel like it's fine for a game to be something you play once or twice, especially if it's offering a unique or powerful experience. 010 0
Reposted by TomGoodnews @goodnews.computer · 04/09/2026Take a break from being depressed that everything you love is being destroyed by slop for a moment and let me tell you about the beautiful symbiotic relationship between graffiti writers, train yard workers, and model train enthusiasts. 895443542 0
Reposted by Tomnico @nicodelort.bsky.social · 27/08/2026compilation of favorite video game locations pieces I've made over the years - all 5x7" ink on claybord I think i started during first lockdown in 2020 with the Secret of Mana piece (non-exhaustive cause carousels are limited to 10) 301520521 0
Reposted by Tomdoctober @docseuss.bsky.social · 25/08/2026NEW ARTICLE NEW ARTICLE NEW ARTICLE! Emotions are the basic and most important part of human function, as essential as protein. So why is it that so many game designers don't design for emotion? featuring Dark Cloud and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth! docseuss.medium.com/its-not-enou...docseuss.medium.comit’s not enough to build something, part 2: you must be aware that someone will play the video gameYears ago, a teen pitched an idea to me: “what if you wrote a story about an alien from the perspective of an alien?” 11580210 0
Tom @wilson999.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I'd love to hear if you figure anything out here - I've also been mapping in JACK for HL and would like to try some Quake without learning a whole new editor :D 011 0
Reposted by Tomரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 24/08/2026Seemingly the best part about the Dead Letters podcasts are these rebuttals people write because their takes are so wrong. (Sorry Sam and friends! 😘) I love this post about Mythic Bastionland. Discusses a lot of what I also loved about playing and running the game.orkish-odyssey.bearblog.devMyth, Magic, and the Logic of DreamsI was listening to the Dead Letters podcast newest episode about Mythic Bastionland. I tend to disagree with them about most things, but I find that this pro... 53710 0
Tom @wilson999.bsky.social · 24/08/2026It's so good! I should have included that in my reply indeed, though you do need to enjoy spreadsheets. I'm not good at it but have fun all the same :D 150 0
Tom @wilson999.bsky.social · 24/08/2026The Rule the Waves series does this for naval warfare. You're given a budget for designing building and maintaining ships, and can make occasional decisions to influence politics, but when wars start is uncertain and not your call. Can't refuse every battle or you get fired, even if it's a bad idea. 1191 0
Tom @wilson999.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Really thoughtful thread! Thanks for taking the time to write it. 020 0
Reposted by TomBrendon Chung @blendogames.bsky.social · 17/08/2026I wrote a post about how I love BSP/brush mapping: blendogames.com/news/post/20... 1240299 0
Reposted by TomBoardGameWire 🔜 Spiel Essen @boardgamewire.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Rascal is a luminous beacon of insightful, empathetic, creative and professional tabletop reporting and analysis that deserves to continue shining - if you have the means to support them with even a tiny amount each month, to keep institutional knowledge and independent journalism alive, please do: 02811 0
Tom @wilson999.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Sounds like a great set of criteria! Excited for what you end up publishing :) 010 0
Tom @wilson999.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Sorry to hear that, loved your work there! Best of luck! 010 0
Reposted by TomDave Gilbert @wadjeteyegames.com · 09/07/2026WADJET EYE IS 20 YEARS OLD!! Which means it’s time to celebrate with another group photo. It’s frankly ridiculous that the universe has allowed me to continue doing this for so long. I’m grateful for it every day. Thank you all. 57820226 0
Reposted by TomDEATH PLASTIC @deathplastic.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Hi there - I'm gathering people's thoughts on John Blanche. I'd love to hear from you. 2197 0