Michael Ben
@coolfizz.bsky.social
Two first names, if you can believe it! I watch too many movies and play too many video games. I’m trying to learn Japanese right now too.
Also active on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/2fXr5
Also active on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/2fXr5
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The developer of breakout hit Dispatch has called generative AI a creative solution for developers ‘who aren’t creative’.
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Developer of breakout hit Dispatch calls AI a creative solution for developers ‘who aren’t creative’ | VGC
Dispatch’s developer has come out against the use of AI tools in the creative process…
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November 19, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The developer of breakout hit Dispatch has called generative AI a creative solution for developers ‘who aren’t creative’.
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NEW: We’ve uncovered the first known example of taxpayer money flowing from DHS to businesses controlled by Kristi Noem’s allies and friends.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
November 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
NEW: We’ve uncovered the first known example of taxpayer money flowing from DHS to businesses controlled by Kristi Noem’s allies and friends.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
this feels like a threat
November 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
this feels like a threat
Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr is the funniest possible announcement they could’ve made
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr is the funniest possible announcement they could’ve made
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Oscar Isaac says he is open to returning to STAR WARS but is doubtful about Disney after they suspended Jimmy Kimmel.
“I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great”
“I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great”
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Oscar Isaac says he is open to returning to STAR WARS but is doubtful about Disney after they suspended Jimmy Kimmel.
“I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great”
“I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great”
It should be noted none of these actually happen on PS5
PlayStation's new ad campaign, “It Happens on PS5", has taken over several billboards in London.
November 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
It should be noted none of these actually happen on PS5
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October 18, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Pot, kettle
Roblox Corp sued by State of Texas for allegedly platforming pedophiles
Roblox Corp sued by State of Texas for allegedly platforming pedophiles
Texas attorney general Ken Paxton claims the immensely popular platform has become a 'breeding ground' for predators.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Pot, kettle
GOOD. Fuck Netflix and their nonsensical refusal to put movies in theatres. Fight for those theatrical releases (AND physical releases!!!!) or DON’T work for them!
Zach Cregger’s sci-fi thriller ‘THE FLOOD’ has stalled in development at Netflix.
Cregger insisted on a theatrical release for the film which Netflix refused to give.
(Source: www.thewrap.com/zach-cregger...)
Cregger insisted on a theatrical release for the film which Netflix refused to give.
(Source: www.thewrap.com/zach-cregger...)
November 7, 2025 at 5:17 AM
GOOD. Fuck Netflix and their nonsensical refusal to put movies in theatres. Fight for those theatrical releases (AND physical releases!!!!) or DON’T work for them!
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There are no words for how evil this is
November 7, 2025 at 1:36 AM
There are no words for how evil this is
It’s beautiful!! I cannot wait to read this (and issue 4 😳)!! @apwot.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 5:13 AM
It’s beautiful!! I cannot wait to read this (and issue 4 😳)!! @apwot.bsky.social
One big happy family. Thank you @gkids.com for this incredible Shin Godzilla 4k set!!
November 6, 2025 at 5:12 AM
One big happy family. Thank you @gkids.com for this incredible Shin Godzilla 4k set!!
Flags down for Andrew Cuomo
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Flags down for Andrew Cuomo
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🤖🌟 Issue 6 of APWOT is live on Kickstarter! 🌟🤖
Featuring a beautiful lenticular cover of Astro Bot marking both our feature interview with the game’s director, Nicolas Doucet, and the 30th anniversary of PlayStation.
Get in there!
💫 kck.st/4i1GAHT 💫
Featuring a beautiful lenticular cover of Astro Bot marking both our feature interview with the game’s director, Nicolas Doucet, and the 30th anniversary of PlayStation.
Get in there!
💫 kck.st/4i1GAHT 💫
November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
🤖🌟 Issue 6 of APWOT is live on Kickstarter! 🌟🤖
Featuring a beautiful lenticular cover of Astro Bot marking both our feature interview with the game’s director, Nicolas Doucet, and the 30th anniversary of PlayStation.
Get in there!
💫 kck.st/4i1GAHT 💫
Featuring a beautiful lenticular cover of Astro Bot marking both our feature interview with the game’s director, Nicolas Doucet, and the 30th anniversary of PlayStation.
Get in there!
💫 kck.st/4i1GAHT 💫
I’m backer #182 of @apwot.bsky.social Issue 6! Support APWOT! The best printed games writing out there! Can’t wait for this, it looks absolutely excellent.
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A Profound Waste of Time: Issue 6
The beloved gaming mag returns, with Astro Bot's Nicolas Doucet, Danganronpa's Kazutaka Kodaka, Team Ninja's Fumihiko Yasuda and more!
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November 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I’m backer #182 of @apwot.bsky.social Issue 6! Support APWOT! The best printed games writing out there! Can’t wait for this, it looks absolutely excellent.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/caz...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/caz...
Man.
November 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Man.
COME ON @capcomusa.com PLEASE I BEG you stop with the game key cards NOBODY WANTS THAT SHIT
Monster Hunter Stories 3 Twisted Reflection (PS5/XSX/Switch 2 KC) up for preorder at PNP Games ($64.99) buff.ly/xdDoA6R #ad
October 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
COME ON @capcomusa.com PLEASE I BEG you stop with the game key cards NOBODY WANTS THAT SHIT
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oh my god I need every capable human being on the planet to drop $180 on this so we can get actual real official international CD soundtracks PLEASE
"the “Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” soundtrack’s vinyl release is a test case for future releases in the U.S. market."
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October 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
oh my god I need every capable human being on the planet to drop $180 on this so we can get actual real official international CD soundtracks PLEASE
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the Nintendo Switch 2 price sucks
April 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
the Nintendo Switch 2 price sucks
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Marry me, Masahiro Sakurai
October 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Marry me, Masahiro Sakurai