Catherine (she/they)
@catherinemasters.bsky.social
Writing about games and more @theavclubgames.bsky.social
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With a major update for 2020's New Horizons arriving in January, Animal Crossing remains committed to a direction that overlooks what used to make the series special. www.avclub.com/animal-cross...
Animal Crossing lost a bit of its soul when it turned the player into a god
With a major update for 2020's New Horizons arriving in January, Animal Crossing continues to stray from what once made it special.
www.avclub.com
My first opinion piece for @theavclubgames.bsky.social! I've played a lot of every Animal Crossing since New Horizons came out and wanted to share my thoughts about the current direction in light of the new 3.0 update.
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greatest steam update of all time, because of one unnecessary detail
January 12, 2026 at 9:34 PM
greatest steam update of all time, because of one unnecessary detail
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"Transsexualism has become one of the major political battlegrounds of the culture wars, celebrities are publicly out as trans, and 'transvestigating' politicians and actors is a pastime of some of our keenest minds." www.otherstrangeness.com/2026/01/09/h...
How Transsexuals Became Folk Devils - Other Strangeness — merritt k
And how things might change.
www.otherstrangeness.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:13 PM
"Transsexualism has become one of the major political battlegrounds of the culture wars, celebrities are publicly out as trans, and 'transvestigating' politicians and actors is a pastime of some of our keenest minds." www.otherstrangeness.com/2026/01/09/h...
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we'll launch mothership.blog in its final form on jan. 26, featuring stories by amazing writers like @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social, @nicoleclark.bsky.social, @susanapolo.bsky.social, @supercrip1994.bsky.social, & @applecider.bsky.social. you can subscribe early for a LIFETIME 15% OFF discount!!
Board the Mothership.
You're just in time.
A couple weeks from now, on January 26, 2026, we'll be launching the full version of our new gaming website, Mothership, which aims to analyze games specifically through the...
mothership.blog
January 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
we'll launch mothership.blog in its final form on jan. 26, featuring stories by amazing writers like @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social, @nicoleclark.bsky.social, @susanapolo.bsky.social, @supercrip1994.bsky.social, & @applecider.bsky.social. you can subscribe early for a LIFETIME 15% OFF discount!!
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Okay so snow has made my shifts at work obsolete bc the shops are closed.
Who wants a commission so I can live lol?
Who wants a commission so I can live lol?
January 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Okay so snow has made my shifts at work obsolete bc the shops are closed.
Who wants a commission so I can live lol?
Who wants a commission so I can live lol?
www.avclub.com/love-bullet-...
In my final bit of writing for my @avclub.com internship, I reviewed hit comedy-action-romance manga, Love Bullet!
So grateful for getting to work with @garrettmartin.bsky.social, @elijahgonzalez.bsky.social and @faroukk.bsky.social these past three months!
In my final bit of writing for my @avclub.com internship, I reviewed hit comedy-action-romance manga, Love Bullet!
So grateful for getting to work with @garrettmartin.bsky.social, @elijahgonzalez.bsky.social and @faroukk.bsky.social these past three months!
Love Bullet takes a shot at queer romance, but with a heavily armed twist
Love Bullet is an unconventional romance manga that finds its mark thanks to frenetic action and unexpected musings on grief.
www.avclub.com
January 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
www.avclub.com/love-bullet-...
In my final bit of writing for my @avclub.com internship, I reviewed hit comedy-action-romance manga, Love Bullet!
So grateful for getting to work with @garrettmartin.bsky.social, @elijahgonzalez.bsky.social and @faroukk.bsky.social these past three months!
In my final bit of writing for my @avclub.com internship, I reviewed hit comedy-action-romance manga, Love Bullet!
So grateful for getting to work with @garrettmartin.bsky.social, @elijahgonzalez.bsky.social and @faroukk.bsky.social these past three months!
@indiegameawards.gg made headlines over the weekend after rescinding awards given to Expedition 33 over the game's use of generative AI. Here's my article on the full story for @theavclubgames.bsky.social, one of the last of my internship.
www.avclub.com/clair-obscur...
www.avclub.com/clair-obscur...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 loses Indie Game Awards due to gen AI
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cleaned up at the Indie Game Awards, but its awards were rescinded after its use of generative AI was revealed.
www.avclub.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
@indiegameawards.gg made headlines over the weekend after rescinding awards given to Expedition 33 over the game's use of generative AI. Here's my article on the full story for @theavclubgames.bsky.social, one of the last of my internship.
www.avclub.com/clair-obscur...
www.avclub.com/clair-obscur...
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With Critical Reflex being such a major player in the indie space, these accusations of covered up sexual harassment and unfair labour practices are all deeply disappointing and distressing. I hope this all gets tackled quickly and decisively.
noisypixel.net/critical-ref...
noisypixel.net/critical-ref...
Former Critical Reflex Employee Alleges Harassment And Unfair Labor Practices
Ex-employee Evelina Zemljic accuses Critical Reflex of sexual harassment, unpaid labor, and poor working conditions in a revealing YouTube exposé.
noisypixel.net
December 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
With Critical Reflex being such a major player in the indie space, these accusations of covered up sexual harassment and unfair labour practices are all deeply disappointing and distressing. I hope this all gets tackled quickly and decisively.
noisypixel.net/critical-ref...
noisypixel.net/critical-ref...
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hey hey
one of the best modern era japanese visual novels is on sale for 9.99
you should buy it.
store.steampowered.com/app/2106840/...
one of the best modern era japanese visual novels is on sale for 9.99
you should buy it.
store.steampowered.com/app/2106840/...
Save 50% on PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo on Steam
How far would you go to bring someone back from the dead? Discover the depths that some will go to in this horror-adventure game.
store.steampowered.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
hey hey
one of the best modern era japanese visual novels is on sale for 9.99
you should buy it.
store.steampowered.com/app/2106840/...
one of the best modern era japanese visual novels is on sale for 9.99
you should buy it.
store.steampowered.com/app/2106840/...
And re-upping my article about the Kingdom Come guy too, why not.
Issue four of #memorycard is available now. For free! This week I'm covering a local game jam and the Kingdom Come guy.
www.rinbutonline.com/memory-card-...
www.rinbutonline.com/memory-card-...
Memory Card #004
Kingdom Come On, Man
Kingdom Come II: Deliverance came out on PC and consoles. It’s a medieval RPG developed by Warhorse Studios and is doing pretty well for itself. Look it up and you’ll see the mil...
www.rinbutonline.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
And re-upping my article about the Kingdom Come guy too, why not.
Just re-upping this article I did over the summer in light of recent industry hubbub...
www.rinbutonline.com/the-alters-w...
I wrote about the most recent case of a studio being caught using AI and ask : where do we draw the line?
I wrote about the most recent case of a studio being caught using AI and ask : where do we draw the line?
The Alters : Where Do You Draw The A.I Line?
Over the last few years, Large Language Models and generative AI tools have been pushed more and more in the tech space as the next big thing. Why pay someone to code your game or create art assets wh...
www.rinbutonline.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Just re-upping this article I did over the summer in light of recent industry hubbub...
Proudly holding up the rear with the blurb for my GOTY, Umamusume.
December 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Proudly holding up the rear with the blurb for my GOTY, Umamusume.
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The Xbox Boycott (Still) Matters
YouTube video by People Make Games
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December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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COMING SOON: The LONGEST and BEST Silksong Review ONLINE!!! IN DEPTH MAP and DESIGN ANALYSIS of ZELDA NES, LTTP, HK (w/ beta maps!) and SIlksong! Hand drawn illustrations and all the maps in the world! DECEMBER 27th!
BE THERE!
gamenburger.com
grimin.pink
#hornet #fanart #Silksong #metroidvania
BE THERE!
gamenburger.com
grimin.pink
#hornet #fanart #Silksong #metroidvania
December 16, 2025 at 5:51 AM
COMING SOON: The LONGEST and BEST Silksong Review ONLINE!!! IN DEPTH MAP and DESIGN ANALYSIS of ZELDA NES, LTTP, HK (w/ beta maps!) and SIlksong! Hand drawn illustrations and all the maps in the world! DECEMBER 27th!
BE THERE!
gamenburger.com
grimin.pink
#hornet #fanart #Silksong #metroidvania
BE THERE!
gamenburger.com
grimin.pink
#hornet #fanart #Silksong #metroidvania
New review for @theavclubgames.bsky.social! Horses has been the talk of the town since being banned from Steam in 2023, but now the full game is out, how effective is it at tackling its provocative topics?
www.avclub.com/horses-game-...
www.avclub.com/horses-game-...
The provocative and cruel Horses is mostly stick, with little carrot
Controversy comes and goes. What does Santa Regione's provocative Horses try to do as a game, and how does it pull it off? Read our review.
www.avclub.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
New review for @theavclubgames.bsky.social! Horses has been the talk of the town since being banned from Steam in 2023, but now the full game is out, how effective is it at tackling its provocative topics?
www.avclub.com/horses-game-...
www.avclub.com/horses-game-...
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CIS ME [1/4]
a comic about cis parallel life nostalgia.
a comic about cis parallel life nostalgia.
December 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
CIS ME [1/4]
a comic about cis parallel life nostalgia.
a comic about cis parallel life nostalgia.
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Inspired by some other game dev friends, for those who can't pay for Angeline Era right now, I'll be making some free itch io community copies for Angeline Era available periodically! Scroll down and click "Claim access" here: han-tani.itch.io/angeline-era
December 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Inspired by some other game dev friends, for those who can't pay for Angeline Era right now, I'll be making some free itch io community copies for Angeline Era available periodically! Scroll down and click "Claim access" here: han-tani.itch.io/angeline-era
I played Kirby, I liked Kirby, I reviewed Kirby. Read my review for the best Switch 2 game so far!
Move over, Mario: Nintendo has released another racing game for the Switch 2, and it's better than Mario Kart World. Our review of Kirby Air Riders: www.avclub.com/kirby-air-ri...
Kirby Air Riders inhales the checkered flag
Move over, Mario: Nintendo has released another racing game for the Switch 2, and it's better than Mario Kart World. Read our review of Kirby Air Riders.
www.avclub.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I played Kirby, I liked Kirby, I reviewed Kirby. Read my review for the best Switch 2 game so far!
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I played Horses this weekend and I wrote down some messy thoughts not only on the game but especially on the specter of formalism that emerged to haunt us all for a moment.
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8023277...
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8023277...
I Hope You Get To Live Your Entire Life As A Human
I thought this was going to be a review of my time with Santa Ragione's Horses, the controversial art game recently banned from Steam and the Epic Store. To some extent, this will be that but after...
transgamerthoughts.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I played Horses this weekend and I wrote down some messy thoughts not only on the game but especially on the specter of formalism that emerged to haunt us all for a moment.
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8023277...
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8023277...
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Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨
December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨
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in order: purchasing on bandcamp, streaming or purchasing from qobuz, streaming from most other platforms (apple music, tidal, deezer, etc.), or pirating (if financially unable to afford other options) are all valid alternatives to supporting the spotify corporation.
December 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
in order: purchasing on bandcamp, streaming or purchasing from qobuz, streaming from most other platforms (apple music, tidal, deezer, etc.), or pirating (if financially unable to afford other options) are all valid alternatives to supporting the spotify corporation.
Reminder that this is still ongoing! Check out @nogamesforgenocide.com for ways to best abide by the boycott, regardless of how deep into the industry you are.
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
December 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Reminder that this is still ongoing! Check out @nogamesforgenocide.com for ways to best abide by the boycott, regardless of how deep into the industry you are.
@faroukk.bsky.social's saying what we're all thinking: branch out a little!
Anime features a wide variety of genres aimed at many audiences, and it's time Western audiences recognize that.
www.avclub.com/time-to-go-b...
www.avclub.com/time-to-go-b...
With anime more popular than ever, it's time to go beyond shonen
Anime features a wide variety of genres aimed at many audiences, and it's time overseas viewers recognize that.
www.avclub.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
@faroukk.bsky.social's saying what we're all thinking: branch out a little!
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SIGN OUR BOYCOTT XBOX PLEDGE: We are asking gamers, game workers, streamers & journalists to join us in boycotting & divesting from Xbox, to force Microsoft to end its complicity in the genocide of Palestinians.
We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com
We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
SIGN OUR BOYCOTT XBOX PLEDGE: We are asking gamers, game workers, streamers & journalists to join us in boycotting & divesting from Xbox, to force Microsoft to end its complicity in the genocide of Palestinians.
We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com
We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com
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if makima was an orange she'd look like this
November 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
if makima was an orange she'd look like this