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@daraaraa.bsky.social
Writer for @gamersocialclub.ca. Formerly GameRant, Gaming Respawn, Nintendo Everything, Tech Raptor, and more. All views are my own. 🇮🇪 they/them 💛🤍💜🖤 Free Palestine 🇵🇸
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Awards season fever is here and Girl Pod has caught the bug too with @daraaraa.bsky.social joining @candyxbomb.bsky.social and @ladyv-gsc.bsky.social to chat voice actors, awards, and maybe even bash Nintendo a little bit!
#videogames #thegameawards #tgas
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#videogames #thegameawards #tgas
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Girl Pod Episode 23 - Daire drops the award mic!
YouTube video by Gamer Social Club
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Had the absolute pleasure of bringing the enby energy to GSC Girl Pod this weekend to chat about gooner games, furries, and our upcoming award show (no relation)!
Thanks so much for having me on @candyxbomb.bsky.social and @ladyv-gsc.bsky.social!
Thanks so much for having me on @candyxbomb.bsky.social and @ladyv-gsc.bsky.social!
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Great article by @edmondtran.bsky.social here, and it's excellent to see an outlet broadcasting the thoughts and feelings of those who are being made to use these GEN AI tools, the artists, as opposed to those enforcing them, the CEOs.
If you don't follow This Week in Video Games, you should.
If you don't follow This Week in Video Games, you should.
We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier.
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Concept Artists Say Generative AI References Only Make Their Jobs Harder
“The ‘early ideation stages’, when worlds are being fleshed out by writers and artists, are literally crucial to the development of a game’s vision,” said one artist.
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Great article by @edmondtran.bsky.social here, and it's excellent to see an outlet broadcasting the thoughts and feelings of those who are being made to use these GEN AI tools, the artists, as opposed to those enforcing them, the CEOs.
If you don't follow This Week in Video Games, you should.
If you don't follow This Week in Video Games, you should.
watch them still get nominated for "Best Game Direction" in 2027.
NEW: For the last seven weeks, Naughty Dog has enacted mandatory overtime for staff to finish an internal demo of their next game, Intergalactic. The game won't be out until 2027, leaving some staff wondering: If they're crunching now, what will next year be like? www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Naughty Dog Studio Orders Employee Overtime for ‘Intergalactic’
The Sony-owned gamemakers have been racing to hit a December deadline
www.bloomberg.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
watch them still get nominated for "Best Game Direction" in 2027.
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NEW: For the last seven weeks, Naughty Dog has enacted mandatory overtime for staff to finish an internal demo of their next game, Intergalactic. The game won't be out until 2027, leaving some staff wondering: If they're crunching now, what will next year be like? www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Naughty Dog Studio Orders Employee Overtime for ‘Intergalactic’
The Sony-owned gamemakers have been racing to hit a December deadline
www.bloomberg.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
NEW: For the last seven weeks, Naughty Dog has enacted mandatory overtime for staff to finish an internal demo of their next game, Intergalactic. The game won't be out until 2027, leaving some staff wondering: If they're crunching now, what will next year be like? www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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"they don't know how to express the idea" here's rian johnson's storyboard for knives out
pick up a pencil and a napkin
pick up a pencil and a napkin
December 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
"they don't know how to express the idea" here's rian johnson's storyboard for knives out
pick up a pencil and a napkin
pick up a pencil and a napkin
Incredibly necessary reporting here from Chris and PMG. The industry has been too quiet regarding Microsoft's complicity in the bloodshed and genocide of Palestinians.
If you are in a position to, please sign the No Games for Genocide pledge.
If you are in a position to, please sign the No Games for Genocide pledge.
December 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Incredibly necessary reporting here from Chris and PMG. The industry has been too quiet regarding Microsoft's complicity in the bloodshed and genocide of Palestinians.
If you are in a position to, please sign the No Games for Genocide pledge.
If you are in a position to, please sign the No Games for Genocide pledge.
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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
Maybe it's just my feed but it genuinely warms my heart to see that not even the director of Baldur's Gate 3 is immune to justified outrage when it comes to generative AI.
December 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Maybe it's just my feed but it genuinely warms my heart to see that not even the director of Baldur's Gate 3 is immune to justified outrage when it comes to generative AI.
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ONTOS, a sci-fi mystery thriller from the developers of SOMA, was revealed at The Game Awards, and is planned to release in 2026.
Sci-Fi Thriller ONTOS Announced At The Game Awards 2025
"What is existence, really? Surely a question without an answer."
gamersocialclub.ca
December 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
ONTOS, a sci-fi mystery thriller from the developers of SOMA, was revealed at The Game Awards, and is planned to release in 2026.
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In an appearance today on Kinda Funny Games Daily, Bruce Straley explained that Coven of the Chicken Foot is "actually an idea from way back when we started Jak and Daxter." More here: gameinformer.com/2025/12/16/b...
December 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
In an appearance today on Kinda Funny Games Daily, Bruce Straley explained that Coven of the Chicken Foot is "actually an idea from way back when we started Jak and Daxter." More here: gameinformer.com/2025/12/16/b...
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If you need some catharsis today, I talked to Bruce Straley about generative AI in gaming:
"I don’t know who wants it, I don’t know who’s asking for it, I don’t know who’s pushing for it, but I don’t think it’s the way as a human species we need to be evolving.” www.polygon.com/bruce-strale...
"I don’t know who wants it, I don’t know who’s asking for it, I don’t know who’s pushing for it, but I don’t think it’s the way as a human species we need to be evolving.” www.polygon.com/bruce-strale...
‘I don’t think prompting is art.’ The Last of Us director tees off on generative AI
Bruce Straley doesn't think gen AI has a place in game development
www.polygon.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
If you need some catharsis today, I talked to Bruce Straley about generative AI in gaming:
"I don’t know who wants it, I don’t know who’s asking for it, I don’t know who’s pushing for it, but I don’t think it’s the way as a human species we need to be evolving.” www.polygon.com/bruce-strale...
"I don’t know who wants it, I don’t know who’s asking for it, I don’t know who’s pushing for it, but I don’t think it’s the way as a human species we need to be evolving.” www.polygon.com/bruce-strale...
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consider my feedback: i loved working at @larianstudios.com until AI. reconsider and change your direction, like, yesterday. show your employees some respect. they are world-class & do not need AI assistance to come up with amazing ideas.
December 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
consider my feedback: i loved working at @larianstudios.com until AI. reconsider and change your direction, like, yesterday. show your employees some respect. they are world-class & do not need AI assistance to come up with amazing ideas.
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Thinking about how mad Hans Zimmer got when directors kept giving him temp tracks and asking for it “exactly like that.” Having all these talented artists just to hand them 90% of what you think is finished work is straight up an insult. Concept art isn’t a step you fast-forward - it’s the BEDROCK!
sigh
December 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Thinking about how mad Hans Zimmer got when directors kept giving him temp tracks and asking for it “exactly like that.” Having all these talented artists just to hand them 90% of what you think is finished work is straight up an insult. Concept art isn’t a step you fast-forward - it’s the BEDROCK!
One of my favourite reveals from The Game Awards, can't wait to play this.
Anime Inspired Co-Op Adventure Orbitals Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Co-op only puzzle adventure game Orbitals has been announced as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive with a charming retro anime aesthetic.
Co-op only puzzle adventure game Orbitals has been announced as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive with a charming retro anime aesthetic.
Anime Inspired Co-Op Adventure Orbitals Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Co-op only puzzle adventure game Orbitals has been announced as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive with a charming retro anime aesthetic.
gamersocialclub.ca
December 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
One of my favourite reveals from The Game Awards, can't wait to play this.
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Square Enix has released a demo containing Final Fantasy VII Remake's entire intro sequence for Switch 2 and Xbox ahead of its launch next month.
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade Demo Released for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S
Square Enix has released a demo containing Final Fantasy VII Remake's entire intro sequence for Switch 2 and Xbox ahead of its launch next month.
gamersocialclub.ca
December 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Square Enix has released a demo containing Final Fantasy VII Remake's entire intro sequence for Switch 2 and Xbox ahead of its launch next month.
Silkposting is back on the menu
As Hollow Knight: Silksong passes 7 million sales, Team Cherry announces the Sea of Sorrows DLC expansion, Nintendo Switch 2 version, and a new mini-fig series.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Passes 7 Million Sales, Free Expansion ‘Sea Of Sorrow’ Announced
New areas, bosses, tools, and more!
gamersocialclub.ca
December 16, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Silkposting is back on the menu
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As Hollow Knight: Silksong passes 7 million sales, Team Cherry announces the Sea of Sorrows DLC expansion, Nintendo Switch 2 version, and a new mini-fig series.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Passes 7 Million Sales, Free Expansion ‘Sea Of Sorrow’ Announced
New areas, bosses, tools, and more!
gamersocialclub.ca
December 16, 2025 at 11:46 AM
As Hollow Knight: Silksong passes 7 million sales, Team Cherry announces the Sea of Sorrows DLC expansion, Nintendo Switch 2 version, and a new mini-fig series.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Turns out writing Mario Kart World and MindsEye in every category doesn't guarantee a nomination.
Gamer Social Club’s 2025 Game Of The Year Award Nominees
Gamer Social Club’s 2025 Game Of The Year Award Nominees
Our 2nd annual Game of the Year nominees are here!
gamersocialclub.ca
December 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Turns out writing Mario Kart World and MindsEye in every category doesn't guarantee a nomination.
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Someone has just restored "Daicon 3" from a rare 8mm copy.
It's the best version to date.
>> archive.org/details/zgfp...
It's the best version to date.
>> archive.org/details/zgfp...
December 15, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Someone has just restored "Daicon 3" from a rare 8mm copy.
It's the best version to date.
>> archive.org/details/zgfp...
It's the best version to date.
>> archive.org/details/zgfp...
For Valentine's Day this year my partner introduced me to When Harry Met Sally and I introduced her to The Princess Bride. It was one of the best we've ever had in our 9 years together. RIP Rob and Michele Reiner.
December 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
For Valentine's Day this year my partner introduced me to When Harry Met Sally and I introduced her to The Princess Bride. It was one of the best we've ever had in our 9 years together. RIP Rob and Michele Reiner.
God this is heartbreaking. To a T had so much heart and spirit, especially compared to the new Katamari. This industry needs people like Keita Takahashi in it.
Keita Takahashi (Katamari, Wattam, Noby Noby Boy) has moved back to Japan, and says he may be forced to quit the games industry due to To a T underperforming.
He also says he'd love to work on Katamari again, and for someone to invest in his studio.
(Read more at GamesRadar)
He also says he'd love to work on Katamari again, and for someone to invest in his studio.
(Read more at GamesRadar)
December 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
God this is heartbreaking. To a T had so much heart and spirit, especially compared to the new Katamari. This industry needs people like Keita Takahashi in it.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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