Jason Courtar
@1ch1g0.bsky.social
Usually edits, sometimes writes
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this is pretty solid spiritual advice tbh
“Be prudent, be wise, be careful that your use of AI does not limit your true human growth. Use it in such a way that if it disappeared tomorrow, you would still know how to think, how to create, how to act on your own, how to form authentic friendships.”
“Be prudent, be wise, be careful that your use of AI does not limit your true human growth. Use it in such a way that if it disappeared tomorrow, you would still know how to think, how to create, how to act on your own, how to form authentic friendships.”
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
this is pretty solid spiritual advice tbh
“Be prudent, be wise, be careful that your use of AI does not limit your true human growth. Use it in such a way that if it disappeared tomorrow, you would still know how to think, how to create, how to act on your own, how to form authentic friendships.”
“Be prudent, be wise, be careful that your use of AI does not limit your true human growth. Use it in such a way that if it disappeared tomorrow, you would still know how to think, how to create, how to act on your own, how to form authentic friendships.”
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The great thing about videogames is there already exists more games than I'd ever be able to play in a single life time, so there is absolutely no reason why I have to bother with anything using AI, generative, shite. Easiest thing for me in the world to go "Oh? not playing that then"
August 29, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The great thing about videogames is there already exists more games than I'd ever be able to play in a single life time, so there is absolutely no reason why I have to bother with anything using AI, generative, shite. Easiest thing for me in the world to go "Oh? not playing that then"
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Kotaku has officially migrated from Kinja to Wordpress.
Rip to a real one.
But also that means comments are back.
Rip to a real one.
But also that means comments are back.
July 31, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Kotaku has officially migrated from Kinja to Wordpress.
Rip to a real one.
But also that means comments are back.
Rip to a real one.
But also that means comments are back.
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Hello. About a year and a half ago, some guy called Ralph asked me if I wanted to make a new videogame website.
We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.
We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.
This Week in Videogames - TWIV
Covering the important things happening in the world of videogames. News, reviews, and insights without ads or filler content.
thisweekinvideogames.com
July 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Hello. About a year and a half ago, some guy called Ralph asked me if I wanted to make a new videogame website.
We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.
We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.
Is there a name for "non-political" content creators with such benign but obviously stupid takes? Every time I come across such a video I feel like I have learned nothing
June 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Is there a name for "non-political" content creators with such benign but obviously stupid takes? Every time I come across such a video I feel like I have learned nothing
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Happy Freedom Day.
But we will never be truly free until our immigrant and trans families are free.
Fight
But we will never be truly free until our immigrant and trans families are free.
Fight
June 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Happy Freedom Day.
But we will never be truly free until our immigrant and trans families are free.
Fight
But we will never be truly free until our immigrant and trans families are free.
Fight
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NEW ON NINTENKATS: Reacting to the Switch 2's record-breaking launch and Splatoon's intriguing pivot.
READ: nintenkats.beehiiv.com/p/the-kat-ta...
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June 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
NEW ON NINTENKATS: Reacting to the Switch 2's record-breaking launch and Splatoon's intriguing pivot.
READ: nintenkats.beehiiv.com/p/the-kat-ta...
SUBSCRIBE: nintenkats.beehiiv.com
READ: nintenkats.beehiiv.com/p/the-kat-ta...
SUBSCRIBE: nintenkats.beehiiv.com
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Here's my massive preview/interview of Onimusha: Way of the Sword. I asked the director if he was influenced by modern games like Soulslikes and he said no "We're making an Onimusha game" www.inverse.com/gaming/onimu...
'Way of the Sword' Might Just Be the Comeback 'Onimusha' Fans Have Been Waiting For
Onimusha: Way of the Sword looks like a stunning comeback for Capcom’s franchise, that’s retains the crucial mix of real history history and demon shenanigans.
www.inverse.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Here's my massive preview/interview of Onimusha: Way of the Sword. I asked the director if he was influenced by modern games like Soulslikes and he said no "We're making an Onimusha game" www.inverse.com/gaming/onimu...
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My feelings covering Summer Game Fest, in LA, as the daughter of a Mexican immigrant.
pentopixels.com/article/summ...
pentopixels.com/article/summ...
June 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
My feelings covering Summer Game Fest, in LA, as the daughter of a Mexican immigrant.
pentopixels.com/article/summ...
pentopixels.com/article/summ...
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Today's the birthday of Barry Windsor-Smith—one of the greatest visual storytellers to ever work in comics. A true master.
May 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Today's the birthday of Barry Windsor-Smith—one of the greatest visual storytellers to ever work in comics. A true master.
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RIP Peter David.
I'm probably not a comic book writer today without reading Peter David's X-Factor #87 when I was younger. It opened my eyes to superheroes in ways I hadn't really considered until that moment. Though I didn't know him, he left such a mark on my life and I'll always be grateful.
I'm probably not a comic book writer today without reading Peter David's X-Factor #87 when I was younger. It opened my eyes to superheroes in ways I hadn't really considered until that moment. Though I didn't know him, he left such a mark on my life and I'll always be grateful.
May 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
RIP Peter David.
I'm probably not a comic book writer today without reading Peter David's X-Factor #87 when I was younger. It opened my eyes to superheroes in ways I hadn't really considered until that moment. Though I didn't know him, he left such a mark on my life and I'll always be grateful.
I'm probably not a comic book writer today without reading Peter David's X-Factor #87 when I was younger. It opened my eyes to superheroes in ways I hadn't really considered until that moment. Though I didn't know him, he left such a mark on my life and I'll always be grateful.
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Went to a book signing for Rachel Gillig’s The Knight and the Moth—a book which I have been waiting for literally since it was announced because the premise is *chef’s kiss*—and she said her two biggest inspirations were Ocarina of Time and A24’s The Green Knight. What a *me* ass book omg.
May 24, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Went to a book signing for Rachel Gillig’s The Knight and the Moth—a book which I have been waiting for literally since it was announced because the premise is *chef’s kiss*—and she said her two biggest inspirations were Ocarina of Time and A24’s The Green Knight. What a *me* ass book omg.
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I wanted to share some of the stories I deeply enjoyed editing at Polygon, particularly narrative features and culture crit around games, the internet, power structures, and community; I'm grateful Polygon gave me the space to do it. I loved working with writers so much
May 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I wanted to share some of the stories I deeply enjoyed editing at Polygon, particularly narrative features and culture crit around games, the internet, power structures, and community; I'm grateful Polygon gave me the space to do it. I loved working with writers so much
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There's an article I never got a chance to write at Polygon about camera controls.
I'm going to write it now that I have nothing but free time, but I need your help! If you could take a minute to answer these 11 questions (or share the link), that would be amazing.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
I'm going to write it now that I have nothing but free time, but I need your help! If you could take a minute to answer these 11 questions (or share the link), that would be amazing.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The right thumbstick question(naire)
We all know what directions the left thumbstick on a controller correspond to. Left is left. Right is right. Forward is forward. Back is back.
It's the right thumbstick that's contentious, and I want...
docs.google.com
May 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
There's an article I never got a chance to write at Polygon about camera controls.
I'm going to write it now that I have nothing but free time, but I need your help! If you could take a minute to answer these 11 questions (or share the link), that would be amazing.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
I'm going to write it now that I have nothing but free time, but I need your help! If you could take a minute to answer these 11 questions (or share the link), that would be amazing.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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I'm incredibly lucky in that The Verge had a place for me, so I'm now senior copy editor there. Thank you to everyone who showed love and support for Polygon 💜 I'll still find ways to yap about Pokémon I'm sure
Now that the shock has (sort of) worn off I'll clarify: My role at Polygon is gone but I'm in a fortunate position overall, which is vague but all I'll say for right now. So please go follow my Polygon colleagues and give them lots of love and support (and jobs) 💜
bsky.app/profile/poly...
bsky.app/profile/poly...
here's that Starter Pack of Polygon people you were looking for bsky.app/starter-pack...
May 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I'm incredibly lucky in that The Verge had a place for me, so I'm now senior copy editor there. Thank you to everyone who showed love and support for Polygon 💜 I'll still find ways to yap about Pokémon I'm sure
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Happy New GQuuuuuuX Day to all who celebrate!
May 13, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Happy New GQuuuuuuX Day to all who celebrate!
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I feel so grateful to be able to run Nicole’s stories at @aftermath.site! If you want to support us as we build our weird little indie media company, please consider subscribing at aftermath.site/products
May 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I feel so grateful to be able to run Nicole’s stories at @aftermath.site! If you want to support us as we build our weird little indie media company, please consider subscribing at aftermath.site/products
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As @ethangach.bsky.social reports, Blizzard's Overwatch team has just unionized. Let's goooooooo!
Blizzard's Overwatch Team Just Unionized: 'What I Want To Protect Most Here Is The People'
The wall-to-wall union of Blizzard Team 4 includes nearly 200 developers
kotaku.com
May 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
As @ethangach.bsky.social reports, Blizzard's Overwatch team has just unionized. Let's goooooooo!
I've been playing AC Shadows for about 40-50 hours and I do not feel engaged at all. I understand the stakes, but because of the open world of it all, the narrative becomes a bit disjointed and oddly paced. I just can't find myself caring to play all that much. It's been 3 days and I dont miss it
May 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I've been playing AC Shadows for about 40-50 hours and I do not feel engaged at all. I understand the stakes, but because of the open world of it all, the narrative becomes a bit disjointed and oddly paced. I just can't find myself caring to play all that much. It's been 3 days and I dont miss it
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fyi for those who might have work opps: i can now be reached at anadiazwrites@gmail.com.
May 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
fyi for those who might have work opps: i can now be reached at anadiazwrites@gmail.com.
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I'm getting more sad about getting laid off. My work means so much to me. I'm a really good reporter. I've been getting scoops every single week lately, while also doing in-depth, award-winning reporting. I have good ideas!
New email: nicolecarpenterwrites@gmail.com
www.polygon.com/23776996/bar...
New email: nicolecarpenterwrites@gmail.com
www.polygon.com/23776996/bar...
The untold history of Barbie Fashion Designer, the first mass-market ‘game for girls’
How Digital Domain and Mattel Media built Barbie’s wardrobe
www.polygon.com
May 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I'm getting more sad about getting laid off. My work means so much to me. I'm a really good reporter. I've been getting scoops every single week lately, while also doing in-depth, award-winning reporting. I have good ideas!
New email: nicolecarpenterwrites@gmail.com
www.polygon.com/23776996/bar...
New email: nicolecarpenterwrites@gmail.com
www.polygon.com/23776996/bar...
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I had a great time working at Polygon. Please let me know if you have any cool job openings!
May 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I had a great time working at Polygon. Please let me know if you have any cool job openings!
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It is pretty disturbing that this piece did not do anything to make the situation better.
Valnet just gets to do whatever they want.
Valnet just gets to do whatever they want.
Valnet Blues: How Online Porn Pioneer Hassan Youssef Built a Digital Media 'Sweatshop'
The owner of entertainment websites Screen Rant, Collider, CBR and MovieWeb faces a lawsuit over exploitative work conditions.
www.thewrap.com
May 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
It is pretty disturbing that this piece did not do anything to make the situation better.
Valnet just gets to do whatever they want.
Valnet just gets to do whatever they want.