Ben Kuchera
@benkuchera.bsky.social
I'm pretty sure this isn't Twitter, but let's hang out anyway. I've spent 20 years reporting on games and pop culture for Ars Technica, Penny Arcade, and Polygon. I've set the internet on fire a few times, in fact! Don't worry though, I'm nowhere near done
A buddy of mine suggested I put Absolom and my Steam Deck and give it a try.
My friends. I now suggest you put Absolom on your Steam Deck and give it a try. Holy shit.
My friends. I now suggest you put Absolom on your Steam Deck and give it a try. Holy shit.
Absolum | Launch Trailer
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January 4, 2026 at 7:12 PM
A buddy of mine suggested I put Absolom and my Steam Deck and give it a try.
My friends. I now suggest you put Absolom on your Steam Deck and give it a try. Holy shit.
My friends. I now suggest you put Absolom on your Steam Deck and give it a try. Holy shit.
Why are monoculars so much cooler than binoculars? One makes me feel like a bird watcher, the other makes me feel like I'm painting a target with a laser while deep undercover.
a man with a beard is looking through a camera that says ' nikon ' on the lens
ALT: a man with a beard is looking through a camera that says ' nikon ' on the lens
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January 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Why are monoculars so much cooler than binoculars? One makes me feel like a bird watcher, the other makes me feel like I'm painting a target with a laser while deep undercover.
Today's War Dads: Dads Who War Good selection is Warrior. A classic
Tommy vs Mad Dog - Gym Fight Scene - Warrior (2011) Movie Clip HD
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January 4, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Today's War Dads: Dads Who War Good selection is Warrior. A classic
When I'm able to get my ADHD meds refilled without any issues it's always a good day. It's either simple or a week if fighting
January 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM
When I'm able to get my ADHD meds refilled without any issues it's always a good day. It's either simple or a week if fighting
It's time to rewatch Man on Fire and play Vampire Survivors on the Steam Deck. Only thing for it.
January 4, 2026 at 1:02 AM
It's time to rewatch Man on Fire and play Vampire Survivors on the Steam Deck. Only thing for it.
My daughter asked me why I was in a good mood and I told her I just found out Alan Sepinwall released a whole book of writing about Better Call Saul and she sighed and said, "well, I did ask."
January 3, 2026 at 11:23 PM
My daughter asked me why I was in a good mood and I told her I just found out Alan Sepinwall released a whole book of writing about Better Call Saul and she sighed and said, "well, I did ask."
This is a really shitty time to not drink, but it sure beats the alternative.
January 3, 2026 at 11:20 PM
This is a really shitty time to not drink, but it sure beats the alternative.
Get a bunch of those plastic light up plastic ice cubs that glow different colors, dump a bunch in the bath, put on synth wave and get high.
It might help.
It might help.
January 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Get a bunch of those plastic light up plastic ice cubs that glow different colors, dump a bunch in the bath, put on synth wave and get high.
It might help.
It might help.
You can just spend the day building a Gundamn you know. It's an option.
January 3, 2026 at 5:41 PM
You can just spend the day building a Gundamn you know. It's an option.
I just woke up because I have some early morning work today, I'm sure there's no fresh hell waiting in the news.
January 3, 2026 at 11:45 AM
I just woke up because I have some early morning work today, I'm sure there's no fresh hell waiting in the news.
Do you keep a weapon in your bedroom? Most of my friends do, and they were shocked to learn I didn't sleep with a bedroom weapon. Later on, after I've been gifted a beautiful handmade ax and pocket knife, my friends had smuggled bedroom weapons in. But is this a thing you think about?
January 3, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Do you keep a weapon in your bedroom? Most of my friends do, and they were shocked to learn I didn't sleep with a bedroom weapon. Later on, after I've been gifted a beautiful handmade ax and pocket knife, my friends had smuggled bedroom weapons in. But is this a thing you think about?
When you think about whether this is a metaphor and realise your ex-wife probably still has that clock in storage somewhere.
January 3, 2026 at 4:16 AM
When you think about whether this is a metaphor and realise your ex-wife probably still has that clock in storage somewhere.
If Pizza Hut brought the buffet back that could be the thing that turns the tide. The people would have the strength to rise up. Pizza Hut must bring back the buffet.
And the Rocketeer cups. The people don't technically need that part of it in order to rise up, but the people have asked for it.
And the Rocketeer cups. The people don't technically need that part of it in order to rise up, but the people have asked for it.
January 3, 2026 at 3:50 AM
If Pizza Hut brought the buffet back that could be the thing that turns the tide. The people would have the strength to rise up. Pizza Hut must bring back the buffet.
And the Rocketeer cups. The people don't technically need that part of it in order to rise up, but the people have asked for it.
And the Rocketeer cups. The people don't technically need that part of it in order to rise up, but the people have asked for it.
I have seen Funny People 18 times and I think it's a stunning look at Sandler as both an actor and a human being but if you put a gun to my head I can never remember what happens after Eric Bana shows up. The guy is charming as hell, the story is just over at that point. I tune right out.
January 3, 2026 at 2:37 AM
I have seen Funny People 18 times and I think it's a stunning look at Sandler as both an actor and a human being but if you put a gun to my head I can never remember what happens after Eric Bana shows up. The guy is charming as hell, the story is just over at that point. I tune right out.
Here's the good news: In the past two years my skill sets and marketability have been super expanded. Work opportunities are way better! That's great! Having a path upward rules!
Here's the bad news: Looking for work itself is still miserable. It's just the worst. It's so dismal.
Here's the bad news: Looking for work itself is still miserable. It's just the worst. It's so dismal.
January 3, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Here's the good news: In the past two years my skill sets and marketability have been super expanded. Work opportunities are way better! That's great! Having a path upward rules!
Here's the bad news: Looking for work itself is still miserable. It's just the worst. It's so dismal.
Here's the bad news: Looking for work itself is still miserable. It's just the worst. It's so dismal.
A to-do list is magic. My stress about tomorrow just went down about 30%.
I'm usually way less nervous about actually doing the thing than I originally thought, but I'm always SUPER nervous about just forgetting the thing. Once I know that won't happen? We're good.
Or at least better.
I'm usually way less nervous about actually doing the thing than I originally thought, but I'm always SUPER nervous about just forgetting the thing. Once I know that won't happen? We're good.
Or at least better.
January 3, 2026 at 2:12 AM
A to-do list is magic. My stress about tomorrow just went down about 30%.
I'm usually way less nervous about actually doing the thing than I originally thought, but I'm always SUPER nervous about just forgetting the thing. Once I know that won't happen? We're good.
Or at least better.
I'm usually way less nervous about actually doing the thing than I originally thought, but I'm always SUPER nervous about just forgetting the thing. Once I know that won't happen? We're good.
Or at least better.
Me: I need to cut back on THC, my tolerance is super high and I'm afraid I'm using it too much on my days off.
My doc: That is literally a safe time to use it to help with your anxiety and you're having trouble eating; even the side-effects are good
Me: Are you-
My shrink: Yep. Smoke more weed.
My doc: That is literally a safe time to use it to help with your anxiety and you're having trouble eating; even the side-effects are good
Me: Are you-
My shrink: Yep. Smoke more weed.
January 1, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Me: I need to cut back on THC, my tolerance is super high and I'm afraid I'm using it too much on my days off.
My doc: That is literally a safe time to use it to help with your anxiety and you're having trouble eating; even the side-effects are good
Me: Are you-
My shrink: Yep. Smoke more weed.
My doc: That is literally a safe time to use it to help with your anxiety and you're having trouble eating; even the side-effects are good
Me: Are you-
My shrink: Yep. Smoke more weed.
This is a KILLER story with one of the most influential developers maybe ever
We connected King’s Quest creator Roberta Williams to comedy writer @mikedrucker.bsky.social, who may be her biggest fan, for a conversation about the series’ legacy and a generation’s connection to it.
The full article has been moved from behind the paywall! gameinformer.com/feature/2026...
The full article has been moved from behind the paywall! gameinformer.com/feature/2026...
January 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM
This is a KILLER story with one of the most influential developers maybe ever
If you asked me if I would rather write, practice, and perform a speech for 800 people in 48 hours or mail a letter I would do the speech every single time. Mailing a letter is ADHD kryptonite. There is a machine up the street where I can get stamps. There is a mail box across the street. IT'S HARD
January 1, 2026 at 5:57 PM
If you asked me if I would rather write, practice, and perform a speech for 800 people in 48 hours or mail a letter I would do the speech every single time. Mailing a letter is ADHD kryptonite. There is a machine up the street where I can get stamps. There is a mail box across the street. IT'S HARD
My daughter is growing up, as kids tend to go, and we've been working on getting some new furniture in her room and she received a nice new art desk for Christmas and boy her room looks like the room of a bright, driven young lady with a bright future.
Not a little girl or anything.
Not a little girl or anything.
a close up of a dog 's face with its eyes closed and looking at the camera .
ALT: a close up of a dog 's face with its eyes closed and looking at the camera .
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January 1, 2026 at 3:51 PM
My daughter is growing up, as kids tend to go, and we've been working on getting some new furniture in her room and she received a nice new art desk for Christmas and boy her room looks like the room of a bright, driven young lady with a bright future.
Not a little girl or anything.
Not a little girl or anything.
I have to run up the street for cat food today, it will take about five minutes. Easy errand. They know me at the store, they're nice and often give me a free coffee.
So I'm thinking I'll only have to focus for like an hour before getting up and doing it? Seems fine.
So I'm thinking I'll only have to focus for like an hour before getting up and doing it? Seems fine.
January 1, 2026 at 3:43 PM
I have to run up the street for cat food today, it will take about five minutes. Easy errand. They know me at the store, they're nice and often give me a free coffee.
So I'm thinking I'll only have to focus for like an hour before getting up and doing it? Seems fine.
So I'm thinking I'll only have to focus for like an hour before getting up and doing it? Seems fine.
I paid $45 for tickets in the theater only for Will to turn to the camera and say "these are actually very Normal Things" and the rest of the characters look surprised and go "Really?" and then smashcut to black. Not the ending I wanted.
January 1, 2026 at 2:28 PM
I paid $45 for tickets in the theater only for Will to turn to the camera and say "these are actually very Normal Things" and the rest of the characters look surprised and go "Really?" and then smashcut to black. Not the ending I wanted.
I was sitting with a buddy's mother, a very nice lady who made me grilled cheese when I was a kid, and she said how happy it made her that her son, her son's friends, her grandkids, and all our kids ended up being nice people and I'm over here tearing up because that's all I'm trying to do
January 1, 2026 at 6:43 AM
I was sitting with a buddy's mother, a very nice lady who made me grilled cheese when I was a kid, and she said how happy it made her that her son, her son's friends, her grandkids, and all our kids ended up being nice people and I'm over here tearing up because that's all I'm trying to do
It's hard to be grumpy with the state of the world when your kid made cupcakes.
January 1, 2026 at 6:32 AM
It's hard to be grumpy with the state of the world when your kid made cupcakes.
I kind of hate how much I love to watch Land Man. This is my entire statement on the matter.
January 1, 2026 at 5:48 AM
I kind of hate how much I love to watch Land Man. This is my entire statement on the matter.