Nicole Maines (Aimu)
@aimunicolem.bsky.social
QA Analyst II at Sledgehammer Games & Kingdom Hearts fanatic. All opinions/tweets are my own. She/her/hers
https://nicolemainesgamedev.wordpress.com/
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ALL RIGHT FINE, FUCK IT!
IF STAR WARS IS IN KINGDOM HEARTS 4 I'LL GET ANOTHER TATTOO!
I WILL DIE ON THE HILL THAT IT'S NOT AN AT-ST FOOT IN THE TRAILER
IF STAR WARS IS IN KINGDOM HEARTS 4 I'LL GET ANOTHER TATTOO!
I WILL DIE ON THE HILL THAT IT'S NOT AN AT-ST FOOT IN THE TRAILER
Hades II has its hooks in me real deep. Goodbye life, all there is is Hades II. Trying to do anything else is impossible.
Help.
Help.
February 17, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Hades II has its hooks in me real deep. Goodbye life, all there is is Hades II. Trying to do anything else is impossible.
Help.
Help.
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Linda Davis was killed by ICE today. A Black woman, a beloved teacher, killed by ICE in Savannah, Georgia.
Her name is Linda Davis and she was killed by our government.
Her name is Linda Davis and she was killed by our government.
ICE killed a teacher in Georgia today when they chose to chase a man who posed no danger and had no criminal history.
Savannah teacher killed in crash by man fleeing from ICE
According to the Chatham County Police Department, Monday morning’s fatal crash was the result of a chase between Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and a suspect.
www.wtoc.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Linda Davis was killed by ICE today. A Black woman, a beloved teacher, killed by ICE in Savannah, Georgia.
Her name is Linda Davis and she was killed by our government.
Her name is Linda Davis and she was killed by our government.
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Been a bit nervous about announcing this, but I was the Lead Writer on this week long game jam that turned into a YEAR LONG GAME JAM. 😅 From many of the same freaks that brought you OnlyCans!
Date your guns! Meditate on the nature of isolation! Fight the deep state! Get divorced! Love a worm!
Date your guns! Meditate on the nature of isolation! Fight the deep state! Get divorced! Love a worm!
My friend made a game about dating guns, PolyArmory: store.steampowered.com/app/4220820/...
It’s totally free, which is true love right there.
It’s totally free, which is true love right there.
Polyarmory: High Calibre Love on Steam
The world's only fully-loaded conspiracy theorist gun-nut dating simulation. As the prepper, take the mysterious pill Caliber™ to awaken an arsenal of alluring companions and fight against the dark fo...
store.steampowered.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Been a bit nervous about announcing this, but I was the Lead Writer on this week long game jam that turned into a YEAR LONG GAME JAM. 😅 From many of the same freaks that brought you OnlyCans!
Date your guns! Meditate on the nature of isolation! Fight the deep state! Get divorced! Love a worm!
Date your guns! Meditate on the nature of isolation! Fight the deep state! Get divorced! Love a worm!
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All I see on my Twitter timeline are reporters parsing every quote from AOC in Germany, trying to mock them for incoherence or inaccuracy, while a demented old man who can’t string sentences together or stay awake sits in the Oval, while the legacy media happily sanewashes his quotes.
February 16, 2026 at 5:46 PM
All I see on my Twitter timeline are reporters parsing every quote from AOC in Germany, trying to mock them for incoherence or inaccuracy, while a demented old man who can’t string sentences together or stay awake sits in the Oval, while the legacy media happily sanewashes his quotes.
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Sesame Street educates its followers on iconic Black hairstyles in honor of Black History Month.
February 12, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Sesame Street educates its followers on iconic Black hairstyles in honor of Black History Month.
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Erin Jackson the first Black Woman to win Olympic Gold Medal in Speed Skating
February 16, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Erin Jackson the first Black Woman to win Olympic Gold Medal in Speed Skating
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Ignoring black content until it's successful and only talking about it in February is the lamest kind of support.
Be better then that.
Be better then that.
February 15, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Ignoring black content until it's successful and only talking about it in February is the lamest kind of support.
Be better then that.
Be better then that.
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Just in case you have more than 4 special people you forgot send your love to on Valentine's Day:
February 15, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Just in case you have more than 4 special people you forgot send your love to on Valentine's Day:
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Forget to get that "special someone" a Valentine's Day card because you were working so hard on your March Caprice entry? We got you covered!
February 15, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Forget to get that "special someone" a Valentine's Day card because you were working so hard on your March Caprice entry? We got you covered!
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Can't stress enough, without @espurrroba.bsky.social and @davidrussell323.bsky.social this show would just be two dudes shouting.
February 14, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Can't stress enough, without @espurrroba.bsky.social and @davidrussell323.bsky.social this show would just be two dudes shouting.
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Are there any Japanese magazine collectors out there who could scan a few pages from March 1986 MSX Magazine in higher quality than what's on the Archive?
February 14, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Are there any Japanese magazine collectors out there who could scan a few pages from March 1986 MSX Magazine in higher quality than what's on the Archive?
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I played CaptchaWare - The meme game where WarioWare meets Captcha...oh no.
But also, oh yes, cause it's great! Check it out :D www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvh6...
But also, oh yes, cause it's great! Check it out :D www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvh6...
February 14, 2026 at 10:08 PM
I played CaptchaWare - The meme game where WarioWare meets Captcha...oh no.
But also, oh yes, cause it's great! Check it out :D www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvh6...
But also, oh yes, cause it's great! Check it out :D www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvh6...
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Happy Valentine's Day! 💖 Here's a variety of Reconnect Denver themed Valentine's cards to share with your sweethearts and pals.
February 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Happy Valentine's Day! 💖 Here's a variety of Reconnect Denver themed Valentine's cards to share with your sweethearts and pals.
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Here's the schedule for our ICEBREAKER fundraiser on 2/15 and 2/16, a marathon to raise money for the Women's Foundation of Minnesota's Immigrant Rapid Response Fund. Join us then at twitch.tv/friendsatthetable!
February 14, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Here's the schedule for our ICEBREAKER fundraiser on 2/15 and 2/16, a marathon to raise money for the Women's Foundation of Minnesota's Immigrant Rapid Response Fund. Join us then at twitch.tv/friendsatthetable!
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Unsure if my mildly provocative headline here perfectly communicates my point, but my intent is just to dislodge the idea that the baseline level of success a new FPS can expect is anything more than what Highguard has seen. Budget and time-spent don't seem to change the equation.
Highguard didn't flop
Most games aren't massive hits, but publishers, developers, and investors remain exceedingly hopeful that they'll be the exception.
www.pcgamer.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Unsure if my mildly provocative headline here perfectly communicates my point, but my intent is just to dislodge the idea that the baseline level of success a new FPS can expect is anything more than what Highguard has seen. Budget and time-spent don't seem to change the equation.
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This is exactly what I was trying to say earlier this week.
When looking purely at launch engagement Highguard did as well or better than any game like it can reasonably be expected to reach.
If Highguard's launch couldn't even buy the team a month to figure it out what are even doing here.
When looking purely at launch engagement Highguard did as well or better than any game like it can reasonably be expected to reach.
If Highguard's launch couldn't even buy the team a month to figure it out what are even doing here.
Unsure if my mildly provocative headline here perfectly communicates my point, but my intent is just to dislodge the idea that the baseline level of success a new FPS can expect is anything more than what Highguard has seen. Budget and time-spent don't seem to change the equation.
Highguard didn't flop
Most games aren't massive hits, but publishers, developers, and investors remain exceedingly hopeful that they'll be the exception.
www.pcgamer.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:04 PM
This is exactly what I was trying to say earlier this week.
When looking purely at launch engagement Highguard did as well or better than any game like it can reasonably be expected to reach.
If Highguard's launch couldn't even buy the team a month to figure it out what are even doing here.
When looking purely at launch engagement Highguard did as well or better than any game like it can reasonably be expected to reach.
If Highguard's launch couldn't even buy the team a month to figure it out what are even doing here.
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Aerial_Knight's DropShot!
- Game Made by a Black-Owned Studio & Creator
- Launching in 4 days
- Without using Ai
- Skydiving, Dragon Hunting, Racing FPS
- Game Made by a Black-Owned Studio & Creator
- Launching in 4 days
- Without using Ai
- Skydiving, Dragon Hunting, Racing FPS
February 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Aerial_Knight's DropShot!
- Game Made by a Black-Owned Studio & Creator
- Launching in 4 days
- Without using Ai
- Skydiving, Dragon Hunting, Racing FPS
- Game Made by a Black-Owned Studio & Creator
- Launching in 4 days
- Without using Ai
- Skydiving, Dragon Hunting, Racing FPS
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made some stupid kh valentines on stream today
February 13, 2026 at 12:36 AM
made some stupid kh valentines on stream today
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Working in the games industry can bring the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, often mere hours apart. We're working for a future where our careers don't have to feel so fragile.
February 12, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Working in the games industry can bring the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, often mere hours apart. We're working for a future where our careers don't have to feel so fragile.
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I’m kinda glad to see big companies finally getting more comfortable with handing the keys to their big franchises to cool indie devs with a proven track record. Castlevania by Motion Twin, God of War by Mega Cat. Smart! The New Hollywood games moment is perhaps here, baby!
February 12, 2026 at 11:50 PM
I’m kinda glad to see big companies finally getting more comfortable with handing the keys to their big franchises to cool indie devs with a proven track record. Castlevania by Motion Twin, God of War by Mega Cat. Smart! The New Hollywood games moment is perhaps here, baby!
State of Play reaction lol
February 12, 2026 at 11:36 PM
State of Play reaction lol
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King never considered what it means to be a Titan. Burdened by the fact that he will outlive his beloved Owl House family, he’s still determined to enjoy every moment. Even if that means using one of the Collector’s devices to wipe away his sad memories.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804037
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804037
The Long-Lived King: An Original The Owl House Graphic Novel by Dana Terrace, Mikki Crisostomo: 9781368104548 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
In an all-new adventure set in the world of Disney’s The Owl House, Luz, Eda, King, and the gang return in The Long-Lived King, an original graphic novel cowritten by series creator Dana Terrace....
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:29 PM
newowlhousecontentnewowlhousecontentnewowlhousecontentnewowlhousecontentnewowlhousecontentnewowlhousecontentnewowlhousecontentnewowlhousecontentNEWOWLHOUSECONTENTNEWOWLHOUSECONTENTNEWOWLHOUSECONTENTNEWOWLHOUSECONTENTNEWOWLHOUSECONTENTNEWOWLHOUSECONTENT NEW FUCKING OWL HOUSE CONTENT HELL YES!
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(inb4: we're aware the covers differ slightly, sometimes it takes a while for sites to catch up w updates)
This can open a path to continue the Owl House story, fill in lost gaps, and tell some meaningful stories that we couldn't in the show. Also, Eda can say "damn" now.
This can open a path to continue the Owl House story, fill in lost gaps, and tell some meaningful stories that we couldn't in the show. Also, Eda can say "damn" now.
February 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM
(inb4: we're aware the covers differ slightly, sometimes it takes a while for sites to catch up w updates)
This can open a path to continue the Owl House story, fill in lost gaps, and tell some meaningful stories that we couldn't in the show. Also, Eda can say "damn" now.
This can open a path to continue the Owl House story, fill in lost gaps, and tell some meaningful stories that we couldn't in the show. Also, Eda can say "damn" now.
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The video game industry lives by the support network of its people - developers who just want to help each other make fun and innovative experiences. These massive layoffs are devastating not just on an individual level, but because of the exponential cost to morale, knowledge, and connection.
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
The video game industry lives by the support network of its people - developers who just want to help each other make fun and innovative experiences. These massive layoffs are devastating not just on an individual level, but because of the exponential cost to morale, knowledge, and connection.
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A Short Hike is part of the ❤️Games With Heart❤️ Steam event!
For every copy sold from February 10 through February 17, 2026, we'll be donating 35% of the purchase price to the American Heart Association’s Live Campaign.
🔗 store.steampowered.com/curator/4590...
For every copy sold from February 10 through February 17, 2026, we'll be donating 35% of the purchase price to the American Heart Association’s Live Campaign.
🔗 store.steampowered.com/curator/4590...
February 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
A Short Hike is part of the ❤️Games With Heart❤️ Steam event!
For every copy sold from February 10 through February 17, 2026, we'll be donating 35% of the purchase price to the American Heart Association’s Live Campaign.
🔗 store.steampowered.com/curator/4590...
For every copy sold from February 10 through February 17, 2026, we'll be donating 35% of the purchase price to the American Heart Association’s Live Campaign.
🔗 store.steampowered.com/curator/4590...