Catherine (she/they)
@catherinemasters.bsky.social
Writing about games and more @endlessmode.bsky.social
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Industry Legend Rebecca Heineman Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Launches GoFundMe Campaign
Rebecca Heineman, a legendary game designer and former Space Invaders world champion, has started a GoFundMe for her battle with cancer.
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I'm doing an internship at @endlessmode.bsky.social! Here's my first article : www.endlessmode.com/video-games/...
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With the loneliness epidemic on the rise, we could use the Nintendo 3DS's StreetPass feature and the sense of togetherness it fostered more than ever. @faroukk.bsky.social on the decline of physical community in gaming:
I Miss Nintendo 3DS StreetPass, and Games as Physical Community
With the loneliness epidemic on the rise, the Nintendo 3DS StreetPass and its sense of in-person community is sorely missed.
www.endlessmode.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
With the loneliness epidemic on the rise, we could use the Nintendo 3DS's StreetPass feature and the sense of togetherness it fostered more than ever. @faroukk.bsky.social on the decline of physical community in gaming:
Pretty proud of my latest article for @endlessmode.bsky.social covering the farce that is TGA's handling of their Future Class program.
The Game Awards has put its Future Class program on hold following 2023's Class co-signing a letter protesting the Palestinian genocide.
The Game Awards Puts Future Class Program On Hold
The Game Awards has put its Future Class program on hold following 2023's Class co-signing a letter protesting the Palestinian genocide.
www.endlessmode.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Pretty proud of my latest article for @endlessmode.bsky.social covering the farce that is TGA's handling of their Future Class program.
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anyway for my fellow devs I recommend filling out the state of the industry survey, it's imperfect but about as good as we get in trying to get a yearly pulse of the industry
gdconf.typeform.com/SOTI26
gdconf.typeform.com/SOTI26
2026 State of the Game Industry
The gaming industry's most comprehensive annual survey is back, and we're casting a wider net than ever before. Whether you're a developer, executive, investor, marketer, educator, or any other profes...
gdconf.typeform.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
anyway for my fellow devs I recommend filling out the state of the industry survey, it's imperfect but about as good as we get in trying to get a yearly pulse of the industry
gdconf.typeform.com/SOTI26
gdconf.typeform.com/SOTI26
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
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Fortnite is getting a new type of cosmetic: Sidekicks are animal-ish pets that you apparently take with you into battle? But... only you... can see them? And for real, actual money? I dunno. www.endlessmode.com/video-games/...
Fortnite Wants You to Pay for Little Animal Friends
Fortnite is getting a new type of cosmetic: Sidekicks are animal-ish pets that you apparently take with you into battle? I dunno.
www.endlessmode.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Fortnite is getting a new type of cosmetic: Sidekicks are animal-ish pets that you apparently take with you into battle? But... only you... can see them? And for real, actual money? I dunno. www.endlessmode.com/video-games/...
If you know me, you've probably heard me talk to this effect to no end. Enjoy most of my BDS thoughts in one place!
Halo's coming to the PlayStation for the first time. No matter what console you play the remake Halo: Campaign Evolved on, though, its publisher Microsoft remains under BDS boycott. www.endlessmode.com/article/halo...
Halo Remake Coming to Both Xbox and PlayStation, as BDS Boycott Remains in Effect
Halo's coming to the PlayStation for the first time. No matter what console you play the remake Halo: Campaign Evolved on, though, its publisher Microsoft remains under BDS boycott.
www.endlessmode.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:44 PM
If you know me, you've probably heard me talk to this effect to no end. Enjoy most of my BDS thoughts in one place!
Today's article from me: as AI and games get further intertwined, EA partners with the Stable Diffusion company to "to reimagine how games are made" ahead of their $20 billion buyout debt.
EA and Stability AI are teaming up in a partnership only a C suite could get excited about. www.endlessmode.com/article/ea-a...
EA AI Uh-Oh: EA and Stability AI Are Teaming Up
EA and Stability AI are teaming up in a partnership only a C suite could get excited about.
www.endlessmode.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Today's article from me: as AI and games get further intertwined, EA partners with the Stable Diffusion company to "to reimagine how games are made" ahead of their $20 billion buyout debt.
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Today, Nintendo hosted a second Direct for the upcoming Kirby Air Riders. Here's everything they covered during the presentation. www.endlessmode.com/article/kirb...
Everything You Need to Know From Today’s Kirby Air Riders Direct
Today, Nintendo hosted a second Direct for the upcoming Kirby Air Riders. Here's everything they covered during the presentation.
www.endlessmode.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Today, Nintendo hosted a second Direct for the upcoming Kirby Air Riders. Here's everything they covered during the presentation. www.endlessmode.com/article/kirb...
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Rebecca Heineman, a notable game designer and former Space Invaders world champion, has started a GoFundMe for her battle with cancer. www.endlessmode.com/video-games/...
Industry Legend Rebecca Heineman Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Launches GoFundMe Campaign
Rebecca Heineman, a legendary game designer and former Space Invaders world champion, has started a GoFundMe for her battle with cancer.
www.endlessmode.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Rebecca Heineman, a notable game designer and former Space Invaders world champion, has started a GoFundMe for her battle with cancer. www.endlessmode.com/video-games/...
I'm doing an internship at @endlessmode.bsky.social! Here's my first article : www.endlessmode.com/video-games/...
Industry Legend Rebecca Heineman Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Launches GoFundMe Campaign
Rebecca Heineman, a legendary game designer and former Space Invaders world champion, has started a GoFundMe for her battle with cancer.
www.endlessmode.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I'm doing an internship at @endlessmode.bsky.social! Here's my first article : www.endlessmode.com/video-games/...
www.rinbutonline.com/baby-steps-d...
@devolverdigital.com secretly gave out copies of Baby Steps on launch day, and I'm here to tell you the details on #MemoryCard.
Also, this will be my last article for a while because...
@devolverdigital.com secretly gave out copies of Baby Steps on launch day, and I'm here to tell you the details on #MemoryCard.
Also, this will be my last article for a while because...
Baby Steps : Devolver's Secret Code Giveaway
On the 23rd of September, Baby Steps – the long-awaited collaboration between Maxi Boch (A City Sleeps), Gabe Cuzzillo (Ape Out) and Bennett Foddy (QWOP) – released. As part of the launch, publisher D...
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October 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
www.rinbutonline.com/baby-steps-d...
@devolverdigital.com secretly gave out copies of Baby Steps on launch day, and I'm here to tell you the details on #MemoryCard.
Also, this will be my last article for a while because...
@devolverdigital.com secretly gave out copies of Baby Steps on launch day, and I'm here to tell you the details on #MemoryCard.
Also, this will be my last article for a while because...
www.rinbutonline.com/interview-ma...
Back in February at #FísGamesSummit, I had the chance to interview Maezza Romero of @romerogames.bsky.social about community management on #MemoryCard.
(Keep in mind that this was done long before the studio's recent turmoil...I've been busy.)
Back in February at #FísGamesSummit, I had the chance to interview Maezza Romero of @romerogames.bsky.social about community management on #MemoryCard.
(Keep in mind that this was done long before the studio's recent turmoil...I've been busy.)
Interview : Maezza Romero on Community Management at Romero Games
Back in February, I had the opportunity to attend the FÍS Games Summit in Galway, Ireland. I’ve covered the bulk of my trip already but haven’t written up all of the talks and other things I took part...
www.rinbutonline.com
August 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
www.rinbutonline.com/interview-ma...
Back in February at #FísGamesSummit, I had the chance to interview Maezza Romero of @romerogames.bsky.social about community management on #MemoryCard.
(Keep in mind that this was done long before the studio's recent turmoil...I've been busy.)
Back in February at #FísGamesSummit, I had the chance to interview Maezza Romero of @romerogames.bsky.social about community management on #MemoryCard.
(Keep in mind that this was done long before the studio's recent turmoil...I've been busy.)
Boycotting : it's free and easy!
And I've obviously been saying this a lot lately, but BDS does not expect anyone to drop everything made by Microsoft all at once. They pick very specific targets in order to get as wide a coalition as possible, and in the case of Xbox, even suggest different tiers of engagement.
August 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Boycotting : it's free and easy!
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VILE: Exhumed may be banned for sale, but I refuse to let that stop people from playing the game.
It’s now available, for free, at WWW.VILEISBANNED.COM
Please share the site, share the game, and fuck anyone who tries to control storytelling and expression.
It’s now available, for free, at WWW.VILEISBANNED.COM
Please share the site, share the game, and fuck anyone who tries to control storytelling and expression.
August 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
VILE: Exhumed may be banned for sale, but I refuse to let that stop people from playing the game.
It’s now available, for free, at WWW.VILEISBANNED.COM
Please share the site, share the game, and fuck anyone who tries to control storytelling and expression.
It’s now available, for free, at WWW.VILEISBANNED.COM
Please share the site, share the game, and fuck anyone who tries to control storytelling and expression.
Just updated the article with quotes from @transcenders.bsky.social, @ninamarie.bsky.social and some more cases of games impacted by this ongoing struggle.
Will probably put out an article about the payment processor's statements and such in the near future. Get in touch if you've been ringing!
Will probably put out an article about the payment processor's statements and such in the near future. Get in touch if you've been ringing!
www.rinbutonline.com/the-impact-o...
This past week, @itch.io de-indexed thousands of games from its site after payment providers threatened to pull their support. For #MemoryCard, I've reached out to developers impacted by this for their thoughts.
This past week, @itch.io de-indexed thousands of games from its site after payment providers threatened to pull their support. For #MemoryCard, I've reached out to developers impacted by this for their thoughts.
The Impact of the Itch De-Indexings
CW : This article discusses lobbyists using games depicting rape and incest as a core part of their platform. It also expresses concern for the rollback of LGBTQ rights and personal freedoms.
NB : I ...
www.rinbutonline.com
August 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Just updated the article with quotes from @transcenders.bsky.social, @ninamarie.bsky.social and some more cases of games impacted by this ongoing struggle.
Will probably put out an article about the payment processor's statements and such in the near future. Get in touch if you've been ringing!
Will probably put out an article about the payment processor's statements and such in the near future. Get in touch if you've been ringing!
Reminder to reach out! I've had some emails back so I'll be updating the article with some more stories in a few days.
If you have also been impacted by the Itch de-indexings and want to go on the record, don't hesitate to reach out at the email in my bio for an updated or future article. (Wanted to get this out while the issue was hot so some cases were cut.)
July 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Reminder to reach out! I've had some emails back so I'll be updating the article with some more stories in a few days.
www.rinbutonline.com/the-impact-o...
This past week, @itch.io de-indexed thousands of games from its site after payment providers threatened to pull their support. For #MemoryCard, I've reached out to developers impacted by this for their thoughts.
This past week, @itch.io de-indexed thousands of games from its site after payment providers threatened to pull their support. For #MemoryCard, I've reached out to developers impacted by this for their thoughts.
The Impact of the Itch De-Indexings
CW : This article discusses lobbyists using games depicting rape and incest as a core part of their platform. It also expresses concern for the rollback of LGBTQ rights and personal freedoms.
NB : I ...
www.rinbutonline.com
July 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
www.rinbutonline.com/the-impact-o...
This past week, @itch.io de-indexed thousands of games from its site after payment providers threatened to pull their support. For #MemoryCard, I've reached out to developers impacted by this for their thoughts.
This past week, @itch.io de-indexed thousands of games from its site after payment providers threatened to pull their support. For #MemoryCard, I've reached out to developers impacted by this for their thoughts.
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Currently on the phone with Visa
Instead of starting with a complaint, I approached this as a Confused American Consumer who doesn't understand why they can't buy things off a website they use
The call center rep immediately asked if it was about Steam/itch
(cont)
Instead of starting with a complaint, I approached this as a Confused American Consumer who doesn't understand why they can't buy things off a website they use
The call center rep immediately asked if it was about Steam/itch
(cont)
July 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Currently on the phone with Visa
Instead of starting with a complaint, I approached this as a Confused American Consumer who doesn't understand why they can't buy things off a website they use
The call center rep immediately asked if it was about Steam/itch
(cont)
Instead of starting with a complaint, I approached this as a Confused American Consumer who doesn't understand why they can't buy things off a website they use
The call center rep immediately asked if it was about Steam/itch
(cont)
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credit cards shouldn't tell you what to buy. you're supposed to tell the credit card what to buy. thats the point i think
yellat.money
July 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
credit cards shouldn't tell you what to buy. you're supposed to tell the credit card what to buy. thats the point i think
If you are a developer/creator/artist impacted by the recent "deindexing" of adult games on Itch, Steam or anywhere else, please reach out to #MemoryCard at the information in my bio.
July 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
If you are a developer/creator/artist impacted by the recent "deindexing" of adult games on Itch, Steam or anywhere else, please reach out to #MemoryCard at the information in my bio.
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Alternative Mastercard numbers are as follows:
Mastercard (Aus): 1800-120-113
Mastercard (US): 1-800-307-7309
Mastercard (UK): 0800-96-4767
Mastercard (Aus): 1800-120-113
Mastercard (US): 1-800-307-7309
Mastercard (UK): 0800-96-4767
July 24, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Alternative Mastercard numbers are as follows:
Mastercard (Aus): 1800-120-113
Mastercard (US): 1-800-307-7309
Mastercard (UK): 0800-96-4767
Mastercard (Aus): 1800-120-113
Mastercard (US): 1-800-307-7309
Mastercard (UK): 0800-96-4767
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Consume Me just got delisted in a wave of delistings on itchio. It's a semi-autographical game about disordered eating. It won the grand prize at the most recent IGF awards.
When storefronts start mass bannings, everything is threatened.
When storefronts start mass bannings, everything is threatened.
July 24, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Consume Me just got delisted in a wave of delistings on itchio. It's a semi-autographical game about disordered eating. It won the grand prize at the most recent IGF awards.
When storefronts start mass bannings, everything is threatened.
When storefronts start mass bannings, everything is threatened.
Not sure if I'll be able to keep paying for Ghost long-term but moving away from Substack was essential and the interface is great!
I want to talk about my move from Substack to Ghost for a second, and what it's been like working with a nonprofit tech company that actually lives its values.
Especially if you're a writer still on Subtack, please read. 1/x
First of all, about the org: They are a nonprofit, I just met employee +
Especially if you're a writer still on Subtack, please read. 1/x
First of all, about the org: They are a nonprofit, I just met employee +
Ghost: Independent technology for modern publishing
Beautiful, modern publishing with newsletters and premium subscriptions built-in. Used by Sky, 404Media, Lever News, Tangle, The Browser, and thousands more.
ghost.org
July 14, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Not sure if I'll be able to keep paying for Ghost long-term but moving away from Substack was essential and the interface is great!
www.rinbutonline.com/r-i-p-tear/
I wrote, a little prematurely, on Romero Games being impact by [an unnamed publisher's] cuts on #MemoryCard.
I wrote, a little prematurely, on Romero Games being impact by [an unnamed publisher's] cuts on #MemoryCard.
R.I.P & Tear
N.B : This article was written before the 7th of July, but an updated paragraph and statement from Romero Games has been added to the end of it. In short, they're still open, if not flush with cash.
...
www.rinbutonline.com
July 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
www.rinbutonline.com/r-i-p-tear/
I wrote, a little prematurely, on Romero Games being impact by [an unnamed publisher's] cuts on #MemoryCard.
I wrote, a little prematurely, on Romero Games being impact by [an unnamed publisher's] cuts on #MemoryCard.
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i know i dont work with him, but i wrote up a @ianboudreau.com post
July 9, 2025 at 2:28 AM
i know i dont work with him, but i wrote up a @ianboudreau.com post