Brendan Keogh
@brkeogh.bsky.social
Associate Professor: videogames, creative labour, cultural industries. Gamemaker and critic.
The Videogame Industry Does Not Exist (MIT Press): http://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545402/
Brisbane, Australia | he/him
The Videogame Industry Does Not Exist (MIT Press): http://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545402/
Brisbane, Australia | he/him
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Brendan Keogh
@brkeogh.bsky.social
· Sep 4
BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT! @mahliann.bsky.social, @marcuscarter.com, and myself have combined our collective brains and written a wide-reaching introduction to the complex and interdisciplinary field of Game Studies in this forthcoming book for Polity. www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?b...
I've said it before but one of the most revelatory things about reading Marxist theory is seeing just how much genAI automation is just the same old business-as-usual capitalism. Here's Ernest Mandel's Late Capitalism in 1972.
January 5, 2026 at 11:48 PM
I've said it before but one of the most revelatory things about reading Marxist theory is seeing just how much genAI automation is just the same old business-as-usual capitalism. Here's Ernest Mandel's Late Capitalism in 1972.
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Anyway, donate to charities if you can. I support quite a few. But really, every charity is just a govt failure, especially in a world where we give the richest 10% $18bn a year in tax breaks for capital gains
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Treasury figures reveal $18 billion capital gains windfall for Australia’s richest 10 per cent
The latest tax expenditure figures released on Friday by the Treasury department show this financial year the richest 10 percent of Australians will receive $18bn worth of tax breaks from the capital ...
thepoint.com.au
January 5, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Anyway, donate to charities if you can. I support quite a few. But really, every charity is just a govt failure, especially in a world where we give the richest 10% $18bn a year in tax breaks for capital gains
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
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Ahead of Day 3 of the "pink test"
In 2022-23 the McGrath foundation spent about $8.8m on “foundation-funded breast care nurses”, but more than $9.1m on fundraising and marketing, and a further $2.2m on administration."
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2024...
In 2022-23 the McGrath foundation spent about $8.8m on “foundation-funded breast care nurses”, but more than $9.1m on fundraising and marketing, and a further $2.2m on administration."
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2024...
The Pink Test is a feel-good story, but does it help where it’s really needed? | The New Daily
www.thenewdaily.com.au
January 5, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Ahead of Day 3 of the "pink test"
In 2022-23 the McGrath foundation spent about $8.8m on “foundation-funded breast care nurses”, but more than $9.1m on fundraising and marketing, and a further $2.2m on administration."
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2024...
In 2022-23 the McGrath foundation spent about $8.8m on “foundation-funded breast care nurses”, but more than $9.1m on fundraising and marketing, and a further $2.2m on administration."
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2024...
DiGRA Australia's annual conference is next month at University of the Sunshine Coast. Free and hybrid, but in-person rego deadline is end of this week. Program and rego links: digraa.org/post/digraa-...
DiGRAA 2026 Program – DiGRA Australia
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January 5, 2026 at 10:53 PM
DiGRA Australia's annual conference is next month at University of the Sunshine Coast. Free and hybrid, but in-person rego deadline is end of this week. Program and rego links: digraa.org/post/digraa-...
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Given everything happening right now, I updated this article with options for weather apps, web forms, and translation services — along with some tweaks to existing categories.
I hope it helps your transition off US tech!
I hope it helps your transition off US tech!
Silicon Valley’s alliance with Donald Trump was a mask off moment and showed the world we can’t depend on US tech companies.
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
Getting off US tech: a guide
I’m in the process of dropping US tech services. Here’s how I did it, and options you should consider.
www.disconnect.blog
January 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Given everything happening right now, I updated this article with options for weather apps, web forms, and translation services — along with some tweaks to existing categories.
I hope it helps your transition off US tech!
I hope it helps your transition off US tech!
"Is Isabelle Curvy Enough?" - the greatest thread in the history of BlueSky, locked by a moderator after 12,239 pages of heated debate,
January 4, 2026 at 11:18 PM
"Is Isabelle Curvy Enough?" - the greatest thread in the history of BlueSky, locked by a moderator after 12,239 pages of heated debate,
There’s really no reason for anyone to still have a Twitter account. You don’t need it for engagement, you don’t need it to keep up with the news, you don‘t need it to encounter annoying reply guys or to be beholden to weird tech bro overlords. Just delete it!
how the fuck can any journalist remain on this fucking website.
January 4, 2026 at 10:01 PM
There’s really no reason for anyone to still have a Twitter account. You don’t need it for engagement, you don’t need it to keep up with the news, you don‘t need it to encounter annoying reply guys or to be beholden to weird tech bro overlords. Just delete it!
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this is your mission. our pedophile president needs you to jump out of a helicopter to kidnap a head of state and his wife so some oil ceos can make a lot of money. we’ll be watching from a resort in florida that still serves wedge salad and checking how many retweets we get. good luck soldier
January 3, 2026 at 10:57 PM
this is your mission. our pedophile president needs you to jump out of a helicopter to kidnap a head of state and his wife so some oil ceos can make a lot of money. we’ll be watching from a resort in florida that still serves wedge salad and checking how many retweets we get. good luck soldier
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Sometimes the timeline just lays it up for ya
January 3, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Sometimes the timeline just lays it up for ya
What kind of loser politician do you have to be to not be able to stand up to someone whose Official Serious War Leadership photos look like this
Several of the photos have Twitter up on a screen in the background but I can’t make out what search term appears
January 3, 2026 at 8:14 PM
What kind of loser politician do you have to be to not be able to stand up to someone whose Official Serious War Leadership photos look like this
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A lot of people are going to preface tu-tutting tweets with variants on the theme of "Maduro was no angel" and it's very important to have the moral clarity to understand that these people are the lowest form of coward imaginable
January 3, 2026 at 12:37 PM
A lot of people are going to preface tu-tutting tweets with variants on the theme of "Maduro was no angel" and it's very important to have the moral clarity to understand that these people are the lowest form of coward imaginable
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If a military power suddenly decides to bolster and distract from its own excesses with cavalier declarations that some foreigners are enemies, then abducts leaders from their homes, isn't it the duty of every peace-loving citizen of the world to resist that state-sponsored intimidation and terror?
January 3, 2026 at 11:08 AM
If a military power suddenly decides to bolster and distract from its own excesses with cavalier declarations that some foreigners are enemies, then abducts leaders from their homes, isn't it the duty of every peace-loving citizen of the world to resist that state-sponsored intimidation and terror?
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The question and struggle of capitulating to or resisting the Trump administration's constant, authoritarian overreach now expands from US institutions to the international community. Terms like "rogue state" and "war crimes" should certainly be on the table.
January 3, 2026 at 11:08 AM
The question and struggle of capitulating to or resisting the Trump administration's constant, authoritarian overreach now expands from US institutions to the international community. Terms like "rogue state" and "war crimes" should certainly be on the table.
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Let's all be clear.
To all appearances, the United States has embarked on an illegal and unprovoked war of aggression and kidnapped a foreign leader, all without Congressional authorization but using fabricated justifications that contradict the prior analysis of its intelligence agencies.
To all appearances, the United States has embarked on an illegal and unprovoked war of aggression and kidnapped a foreign leader, all without Congressional authorization but using fabricated justifications that contradict the prior analysis of its intelligence agencies.
January 3, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Let's all be clear.
To all appearances, the United States has embarked on an illegal and unprovoked war of aggression and kidnapped a foreign leader, all without Congressional authorization but using fabricated justifications that contradict the prior analysis of its intelligence agencies.
To all appearances, the United States has embarked on an illegal and unprovoked war of aggression and kidnapped a foreign leader, all without Congressional authorization but using fabricated justifications that contradict the prior analysis of its intelligence agencies.
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An administration driven by greed, cruelty, and frankly a sort of empty-hearted boredom. The death of innocents so they can beat their chests and line their already fat wallets.
Whatever comes next has to at least look like justice. We cannot just turn the page for the sake of one party’s comfort.
Whatever comes next has to at least look like justice. We cannot just turn the page for the sake of one party’s comfort.
BREAKING: Venezuela’s government has accused the US of launching attacks on civilian and military installations across several states, rejecting what it described as a "military aggression," according to an official statement.
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January 3, 2026 at 8:41 AM
An administration driven by greed, cruelty, and frankly a sort of empty-hearted boredom. The death of innocents so they can beat their chests and line their already fat wallets.
Whatever comes next has to at least look like justice. We cannot just turn the page for the sake of one party’s comfort.
Whatever comes next has to at least look like justice. We cannot just turn the page for the sake of one party’s comfort.
Such a great movie in desperate need of a remake!! 🤪
How 2026 was depicted in the sci-fi classic 'Metropolis' (1927)
January 2, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Such a great movie in desperate need of a remake!! 🤪
"Amazing! American politician's first executive order is to undo all of the previous politician's executive orders!"
Absurd country.
Absurd country.
January 2, 2026 at 1:31 AM
"Amazing! American politician's first executive order is to undo all of the previous politician's executive orders!"
Absurd country.
Absurd country.
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Thank you all for your patience! Without further ado, it's This Year In Videogame Blogging 2025, complete with a bonus This Week In Videogame Blogging, December 28, 2025!
critical-distance.com/2026/01/01/t...
critical-distance.com/2026/01/01/t...
critical-distance.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Thank you all for your patience! Without further ado, it's This Year In Videogame Blogging 2025, complete with a bonus This Week In Videogame Blogging, December 28, 2025!
critical-distance.com/2026/01/01/t...
critical-distance.com/2026/01/01/t...
Overall I had a pretty chill 2025 and hopefully will also have a pretty chill 2026
January 1, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Overall I had a pretty chill 2025 and hopefully will also have a pretty chill 2026
The Academic Work Tracker spreadsheet is now updated with 2026 dates! If you don't already, 2026 is a great time to start treating your academic work like the wage job where you are paid to work a certain amount of hours that it actually is: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Academic Work Tracker Template v2.3 (2026)
docs.google.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:24 AM
The Academic Work Tracker spreadsheet is now updated with 2026 dates! If you don't already, 2026 is a great time to start treating your academic work like the wage job where you are paid to work a certain amount of hours that it actually is: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
In 2025 I read about 20 Warhammer 40K books and about 6 Marxist economic theory books and I reckon the best game was Baby Steps and the good song was Genesis Owusu’s Death Cult Zombie.
December 31, 2025 at 1:22 AM
In 2025 I read about 20 Warhammer 40K books and about 6 Marxist economic theory books and I reckon the best game was Baby Steps and the good song was Genesis Owusu’s Death Cult Zombie.
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I'm starting to write more reviews of smaller titles on Steam.
1. Reviews are very helpful for developers and players alike.
2. It's a nice way to cap off a fun time with a game.
So not only do I recommend Babushka's Glitch Dungeon, but I also recommend writing reviews of indie games you enjoyed!
1. Reviews are very helpful for developers and players alike.
2. It's a nice way to cap off a fun time with a game.
So not only do I recommend Babushka's Glitch Dungeon, but I also recommend writing reviews of indie games you enjoyed!
December 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I'm starting to write more reviews of smaller titles on Steam.
1. Reviews are very helpful for developers and players alike.
2. It's a nice way to cap off a fun time with a game.
So not only do I recommend Babushka's Glitch Dungeon, but I also recommend writing reviews of indie games you enjoyed!
1. Reviews are very helpful for developers and players alike.
2. It's a nice way to cap off a fun time with a game.
So not only do I recommend Babushka's Glitch Dungeon, but I also recommend writing reviews of indie games you enjoyed!
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illustration, personal computing, magazine (1979) archive.org/details/Pers...
December 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
illustration, personal computing, magazine (1979) archive.org/details/Pers...