Mario Bueno
@empmaniac.bsky.social
| http://DigitalEra.bsky.social Founder | fmr. http://kaijubigbattel.bsky.social Lead Announcer & The Leaderboard Host | Indie Game Dev | VO & On-Camera Talent | Emcee for Hire |
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Mario Bueno
@empmaniac.bsky.social
· Feb 9
Anyway, here's a fun little thing from the other day for anyone finding me for the first time!✌️
Been sharing this clip on my different socials all morning in the hopes of leads/referrals/etc. for additional #oncamera (or #voiceover!) #hosting work; a big and/or long-term win to close out the year would be swell, please and thank you!🥲
www.tiktok.com/@emp_maniac/...
www.tiktok.com/@emp_maniac/...
Combo #proofoflife and #demo #clip , I spent my Thanksgiving weekend doing some #ebay #live #hosting work for a pair of shops; since I rarely get footage from those gigs and y'all already know I enjoy...
TikTok video by Mario Bueno
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December 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Been sharing this clip on my different socials all morning in the hopes of leads/referrals/etc. for additional #oncamera (or #voiceover!) #hosting work; a big and/or long-term win to close out the year would be swell, please and thank you!🥲
www.tiktok.com/@emp_maniac/...
www.tiktok.com/@emp_maniac/...
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every time amazon get caught doing this, they should have to immediately dub the series in question with real actors, engineers, staff, etc. as an act of contrition. build that shit in the contracts
Kadokawa stated that it did not approve of an AI dub, and Sentai stated that it wasn't aware of the dub beforehand.
Amazon Streamed AI English Dubs on Banana Fish, 'No Game, No Life Zero,' Vinland Saga, Pet Anime
Voice actors speak out against AI dubs, Kadokawa & Sentai Filmworks respond
www.animenewsnetwork.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
every time amazon get caught doing this, they should have to immediately dub the series in question with real actors, engineers, staff, etc. as an act of contrition. build that shit in the contracts
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An anonymous Japanese game studio is making applicants draw in front of them during interviews to prove they don't use generative AI 🎮
“Only human creators can produce compelling characters and graphics from scratch”
“Only human creators can produce compelling characters and graphics from scratch”
December 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
An anonymous Japanese game studio is making applicants draw in front of them during interviews to prove they don't use generative AI 🎮
“Only human creators can produce compelling characters and graphics from scratch”
“Only human creators can produce compelling characters and graphics from scratch”
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It's been nearly a day and I **STILL** can't get over what a wild coincidence this is. 😂
(And how frustrating it is to have "Simpsons"-tier predictive abilities yet never able to make a decent living off that and constantly stay struggling in this worst timeline. 🤑)
(And how frustrating it is to have "Simpsons"-tier predictive abilities yet never able to make a decent living off that and constantly stay struggling in this worst timeline. 🤑)
Casual reminder following yesterday's #helldivers #movie update...
We low-key called this back in May! Episode link ICYMI and don't mind watching the last episode first: youtu.be/ouMi3qTxeto
We low-key called this back in May! Episode link ICYMI and don't mind watching the last episode first: youtu.be/ouMi3qTxeto
December 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It's been nearly a day and I **STILL** can't get over what a wild coincidence this is. 😂
(And how frustrating it is to have "Simpsons"-tier predictive abilities yet never able to make a decent living off that and constantly stay struggling in this worst timeline. 🤑)
(And how frustrating it is to have "Simpsons"-tier predictive abilities yet never able to make a decent living off that and constantly stay struggling in this worst timeline. 🤑)
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Some would call this "playing with toys"
Real ones would call it "creative visualization of your goals"
Real ones would call it "creative visualization of your goals"
December 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Some would call this "playing with toys"
Real ones would call it "creative visualization of your goals"
Real ones would call it "creative visualization of your goals"
This was really cool to learn about! 🤩
Game demo link here if you can't scan: digitaleraentertainment.itch.io/knp
Game demo link here if you can't scan: digitaleraentertainment.itch.io/knp
November 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This was really cool to learn about! 🤩
Game demo link here if you can't scan: digitaleraentertainment.itch.io/knp
Game demo link here if you can't scan: digitaleraentertainment.itch.io/knp
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Our All Fonts Pack is on sale again for 30 days! All 1200+ fonts we've ever made, commercial use, one low price. Pay once and use the fonts forever for game dev, TTRPGs, web comics, videos, streams, merchandise, whatever! ci.itch.io/all-fonts-pack #gamedev #fonts
November 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Our All Fonts Pack is on sale again for 30 days! All 1200+ fonts we've ever made, commercial use, one low price. Pay once and use the fonts forever for game dev, TTRPGs, web comics, videos, streams, merchandise, whatever! ci.itch.io/all-fonts-pack #gamedev #fonts
Literally this when a wholesome meme I shared the other day about collectables and why they're meaningful turned out to be GenAI; the joy I felt because someone encapsulated the experience well was replaced by disgust, and I'm normally good at avoiding slop, 😭
GenAI can fuck ALL the way off. 🤬
GenAI can fuck ALL the way off. 🤬
Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
November 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Literally this when a wholesome meme I shared the other day about collectables and why they're meaningful turned out to be GenAI; the joy I felt because someone encapsulated the experience well was replaced by disgust, and I'm normally good at avoiding slop, 😭
GenAI can fuck ALL the way off. 🤬
GenAI can fuck ALL the way off. 🤬
Go go gooooo~! 💪
🔴LIVE NOW
Day 2 of fundraising for Mental Health America starts NOW!!! We are $40 away from matching what we raised during the marathon last year!!! 🎉💙
www.twitch.tv/yagirlreach
Day 2 of fundraising for Mental Health America starts NOW!!! We are $40 away from matching what we raised during the marathon last year!!! 🎉💙
www.twitch.tv/yagirlreach
November 16, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Go go gooooo~! 💪
Still ongoing for today! Help a good friend do a good thing, pls. 🙏
November 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Still ongoing for today! Help a good friend do a good thing, pls. 🙏
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October classes are a go! 🎃
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Voice Over Classes | Danielle McRae
daniellemcraevo.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:24 PM
October classes are a go! 🎃
daniellemcraevo.com/voice-over-c...
daniellemcraevo.com/voice-over-c...
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PODCAST UPDATE: The latest episode of our #anime #podcast DEE Kai (会) is now available to enjoy! (Summer 2025 wrap-up!)
Please remember to follow/share on your favorite platform via the link... Thanks!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Please remember to follow/share on your favorite platform via the link... Thanks!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
DEE Kai (会) • A podcast on Spotify for Creators
Digital Era Entertainment's weekly anime discussion podcast hosted by Joel and Jason "Jace" Amherst (http://crithitjace.carrd.co/)!
Regularly recorded LIVE Wednesday at 4:30pm EST on DEE's Twitch Cha...
creators.spotify.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
PODCAST UPDATE: The latest episode of our #anime #podcast DEE Kai (会) is now available to enjoy! (Summer 2025 wrap-up!)
Please remember to follow/share on your favorite platform via the link... Thanks!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Please remember to follow/share on your favorite platform via the link... Thanks!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Wrestling is the best kind of stupid. 👏😂
(Also, @ringofhonor.bsky.social needs actual TV time YESTERDAY because this is C̶O̶L̶D̶ GOLD. 😂)
youtu.be/l-BU_NdtkMM...
(Also, @ringofhonor.bsky.social needs actual TV time YESTERDAY because this is C̶O̶L̶D̶ GOLD. 😂)
youtu.be/l-BU_NdtkMM...
The Frat House has FROZEN OVER! | ROH TV 10/2/25
YouTube video by Ring of Honor Wrestling
youtu.be
October 9, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Wrestling is the best kind of stupid. 👏😂
(Also, @ringofhonor.bsky.social needs actual TV time YESTERDAY because this is C̶O̶L̶D̶ GOLD. 😂)
youtu.be/l-BU_NdtkMM...
(Also, @ringofhonor.bsky.social needs actual TV time YESTERDAY because this is C̶O̶L̶D̶ GOLD. 😂)
youtu.be/l-BU_NdtkMM...
ICYMI live!
1st on-camera appearance in a minute! Dropped by mostly to scream about the #DaftPunk Experience in #Fortnite since the hosts don't usually play it. 🎮
1st on-camera appearance in a minute! Dropped by mostly to scream about the #DaftPunk Experience in #Fortnite since the hosts don't usually play it. 🎮
PODCAST UPDATE: The new episode of our #gaming #discussion #podcast DEE CODE+ is now available on YouTube!
You can also check it out on Spotify and other platforms! (Where you can also subscribe to our #anime podcast... link to all these in our profile!)
youtu.be/1SubSgbn6k0
You can also check it out on Spotify and other platforms! (Where you can also subscribe to our #anime podcast... link to all these in our profile!)
youtu.be/1SubSgbn6k0
DEE CODE+ Episode 008: "Behave, The Boss is Here" (#gaming #discussion #podcast )
YouTube video by Digital Era Entertainment
youtu.be
September 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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PODCAST UPDATE: The latest episode of DEE Kai (会) is now available to enjoy! (Part 2 of Fall Seasonal Previews!)
Please remember to follow/share on your favorite platform via the link... Thanks!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Please remember to follow/share on your favorite platform via the link... Thanks!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
DEE Kai (会) • A podcast on Spotify for Creators
Digital Era Entertainment's weekly anime discussion podcast hosted by Joel and Jason "Jace" Amherst (http://crithitjace.carrd.co/)!
Regularly recorded LIVE Wednesday at 4:30pm EST on DEE's Twitch Cha...
creators.spotify.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
PODCAST UPDATE: The latest episode of DEE Kai (会) is now available to enjoy! (Part 2 of Fall Seasonal Previews!)
Please remember to follow/share on your favorite platform via the link... Thanks!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Please remember to follow/share on your favorite platform via the link... Thanks!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
🥹🎉🎧
BACKLOG UPDATE: Episodes 232-236 of our #anime #discussion #podcast DEE Kai (会) are now available, which means ALL episodes from the show's 5+ year run are available! 🎧
Thanks for your patience and support!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Thanks for your patience and support!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
September 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
🥹🎉🎧
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PODCAST UPDATE: The latest episode of DEE Kai (会) is now available to enjoy! (Part 1 of Fall Seasonal Previews!)
Please remember to follow/share on your favorite platform via the link... Thanks!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Please remember to follow/share on your favorite platform via the link... Thanks!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
DEE Kai (会) • A podcast on Spotify for Creators
Digital Era Entertainment's weekly anime discussion podcast hosted by Joel and Jason "Jace" Amherst (http://crithitjace.carrd.co/)!
Regularly recorded LIVE Wednesday at 4:30pm EST on DEE's Twitch Cha...
creators.spotify.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
PODCAST UPDATE: The latest episode of DEE Kai (会) is now available to enjoy! (Part 1 of Fall Seasonal Previews!)
Please remember to follow/share on your favorite platform via the link... Thanks!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Please remember to follow/share on your favorite platform via the link... Thanks!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
An all-timer sports anime (and anime in general)... HIGHLY recommend even if you don't like boxing b/c everything about it is SO. GOOD.🥊
Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting - The Complete Collection!
All of our Ippo discs in one set with all 76 episodes of the TV series, plus the specials & extras!
store.crunchyroll.com/products/haj...
All of our Ippo discs in one set with all 76 episodes of the TV series, plus the specials & extras!
store.crunchyroll.com/products/haj...
September 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
An all-timer sports anime (and anime in general)... HIGHLY recommend even if you don't like boxing b/c everything about it is SO. GOOD.🥊
Includes episodes predicting/reacting to the winners of the 2025 @crunchyroll.com Anime Awards!
Find out how our hosting team did and also enjoy a cameo from me screaming about #mecha during one episode in this set! 🎧✌️
Find out how our hosting team did and also enjoy a cameo from me screaming about #mecha during one episode in this set! 🎧✌️
BACKLOG UPDATE: Episodes 224-231 of our #anime #discussion #podcast DEE Kai (会) are now available! Please remember to follow/share from your favorite platform. (Click link for more platforms!)
Thanks!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Thanks!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
September 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Includes episodes predicting/reacting to the winners of the 2025 @crunchyroll.com Anime Awards!
Find out how our hosting team did and also enjoy a cameo from me screaming about #mecha during one episode in this set! 🎧✌️
Find out how our hosting team did and also enjoy a cameo from me screaming about #mecha during one episode in this set! 🎧✌️
Still would love to do one last optimization, but maybe next major anniversary if it's even worth the time/effort, haha? 😉
Until then, please enjoy one of the side projects I quietly worked on across the past two months! ✌️
Until then, please enjoy one of the side projects I quietly worked on across the past two months! ✌️
It's our 22nd BirthDEE, so we've got the promised 20th Anniversary Edition re-upload of #finalfantasy #versus @kaijubigbattel.bsky.social to celebrate!
Premieres following our LIVE weekly
Happy Hour (which starts @ 5pm EST) on #twitch ... Channel link in bio!
youtu.be/dvNkQEvGjk4
Premieres following our LIVE weekly
Happy Hour (which starts @ 5pm EST) on #twitch ... Channel link in bio!
youtu.be/dvNkQEvGjk4
Final Fantasy vs Kaiju Big Battel (2005) #cosplay #fanfilm #mockumentary #finalfantasy #prowrestling
YouTube video by Digital Era Entertainment
youtu.be
September 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Still would love to do one last optimization, but maybe next major anniversary if it's even worth the time/effort, haha? 😉
Until then, please enjoy one of the side projects I quietly worked on across the past two months! ✌️
Until then, please enjoy one of the side projects I quietly worked on across the past two months! ✌️
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PODCAST UPDATE: Back from a con and got the post-con blues? Let's help you try to work through it with last week's (very relevant) episode of DEE Kai (会)!
Please remember to follow/share on your favorite platform via the link!
Thanks!
Please remember to follow/share on your favorite platform via the link!
Thanks!
DEE Kai (会) • A podcast on Spotify for Creators
Digital Era Entertainment's weekly anime discussion podcast hosted by Joel and Jason "Jace" Amherst (http://crithitjace.carrd.co/)!
Regularly recorded LIVE Wednesday at 4:30pm EST on DEE's Twitch Cha...
creators.spotify.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
PODCAST UPDATE: Back from a con and got the post-con blues? Let's help you try to work through it with last week's (very relevant) episode of DEE Kai (会)!
Please remember to follow/share on your favorite platform via the link!
Thanks!
Please remember to follow/share on your favorite platform via the link!
Thanks!
... Good Lord, this week's Panty and Stocking. 😂😂😂
Mermaid Sisters have some competition now, hahahahaha...
Mermaid Sisters have some competition now, hahahahaha...
August 28, 2025 at 6:06 AM
... Good Lord, this week's Panty and Stocking. 😂😂😂
Mermaid Sisters have some competition now, hahahahaha...
Mermaid Sisters have some competition now, hahahahaha...
It was a LONG gap between the Bandai Visual/Honneamise DVD release and this one, so def. get a copy while you can! 👍
(Happy I already picked up mine a while back! 💪)
(Happy I already picked up mine a while back! 💪)
Get it now!!!
Gunbuster OVA Series Blu-ray is going out of print www.discotekmedia.com/catalog.htm
BD is still available for now:
- www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSMSLR2R
- store.crunchyroll.com/products/gun...
- www.mediaocd.com/product-page...
BD is still available for now:
- www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSMSLR2R
- store.crunchyroll.com/products/gun...
- www.mediaocd.com/product-page...
August 28, 2025 at 1:40 AM
It was a LONG gap between the Bandai Visual/Honneamise DVD release and this one, so def. get a copy while you can! 👍
(Happy I already picked up mine a while back! 💪)
(Happy I already picked up mine a while back! 💪)
Now available! 🎧
PODCAST UPDATE: The new episode of our #gaming #discussion #podcast DEE CODE+ drops on YouTube shortly!
You can also check it out on Spotify and other platforms!
(Where you can also subscribe to our #anime podcast!)
youtu.be/A_sNdCGY2k4
You can also check it out on Spotify and other platforms!
(Where you can also subscribe to our #anime podcast!)
youtu.be/A_sNdCGY2k4
DEE CODE+ Episode 007: "The Gang Get Serious" (#gaming #discussion #podcast )
YouTube video by Digital Era Entertainment
youtu.be
August 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Now available! 🎧