Jacob Star
@jacobstar.me
Creator Catalyst @ protostar.video
Accessibility Producer @caption.plus
Pop Historian @ pophistory.club
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Pop Historian @ pophistory.club
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Jacob Star
@jacobstar.me
· Oct 17
📌 Hi, I'm Jacob! I run @caption.plus, making those responsibly rich-text closed captions you like, and I talk about pop culture stuff that you probably don't remember.
I also coach many creator friends and help start their initiatives. Keep an eye out for those!
I also coach many creator friends and help start their initiatives. Keep an eye out for those!
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After finishing up a stream of Final Fantasy II for Famicom at the beginning of the week (first time playing it in many years), I've written up some thoughts on my experiences with this original version of the game on my website.
Personal Memories of Final Fantasy II (Famicom)
After live streaming a playthrough Final Fantasy for the Nintendo Entertainment system, I recently moved on to stream a playthrough of Final Fantasy II for the Famicom. It's another game that I had played long ago in the past, but only ever as one of it's many remakes, and never
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November 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
After finishing up a stream of Final Fantasy II for Famicom at the beginning of the week (first time playing it in many years), I've written up some thoughts on my experiences with this original version of the game on my website.
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Apparently some dude plagiarised Seattle Voice Lab’s curriculum and set himself up as a voice coach, so here’s a link to the genuine article
www.seattlevoicelab.com
www.seattlevoicelab.com
Home
Seattle Voice Lab offers comprehensive transgender voice training including MTF, FTM and androgynous voice lessons. We also offer traditional singing lessons.
www.seattlevoicelab.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Apparently some dude plagiarised Seattle Voice Lab’s curriculum and set himself up as a voice coach, so here’s a link to the genuine article
www.seattlevoicelab.com
www.seattlevoicelab.com
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Can't believe everyone's posting about Pluribus in an attempt to trick me into believing that Apple TV is real. I'm not falling for that.
November 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Can't believe everyone's posting about Pluribus in an attempt to trick me into believing that Apple TV is real. I'm not falling for that.
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steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
Insulting to the players, insulting to the IP, insulting to the medium, the developers. And the craft itself. Fuck you executives who pushed this garbage.
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI art slop, because your $70 means nothing anymore
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI generated artwork which makes the $70 feel like a complete rip-off.
frvr.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
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New video thrills! It’s me! On a very old train! Come and see me thrill at pistons going UP as well as DOWN!
youtu.be/dl97ZiGu2ac?...
youtu.be/dl97ZiGu2ac?...
November 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM
New video thrills! It’s me! On a very old train! Come and see me thrill at pistons going UP as well as DOWN!
youtu.be/dl97ZiGu2ac?...
youtu.be/dl97ZiGu2ac?...
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It’s time for the #NHLGlobalSeries in Stockholm, Sweden — it’s the Pittsburgh Penguins vs the Nashville Predators!
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
It’s time for the #NHLGlobalSeries in Stockholm, Sweden — it’s the Pittsburgh Penguins vs the Nashville Predators!
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The song was purchased 3000 times which got it to the #1 spot for "digital download purchases" and has nothing to do with airplay or stream numbers. Someone essentially paid $3k to get press attention, and it worked.
AI is killing more jobs. It's not just the musicians. It's management and booking, road staff, venue staff, and support.
One #1 artist will typically employ at least 50 people. These people aren't millionaires. They work for a living. AI will eliminate their jobs.
abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/...
One #1 artist will typically employ at least 50 people. These people aren't millionaires. They work for a living. AI will eliminate their jobs.
abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/...
AI-generated country song tops Billboard chart, makes waves in music world
A new AI-generated country music song has made its way to the top of Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart.
abcnews.go.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The song was purchased 3000 times which got it to the #1 spot for "digital download purchases" and has nothing to do with airplay or stream numbers. Someone essentially paid $3k to get press attention, and it worked.
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I wanna throw this out there: not every person can be fortunate enough to get on speaking terms with some actor/influencer/internet personality they've looked up to, but once in a blue moon, it DOES happen. (cont.) ...
November 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
I wanna throw this out there: not every person can be fortunate enough to get on speaking terms with some actor/influencer/internet personality they've looked up to, but once in a blue moon, it DOES happen. (cont.) ...
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go watch everybody get mad at pallas. then get a nebula subscription and watch five more episodes of people getting mad at pallas
November 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
go watch everybody get mad at pallas. then get a nebula subscription and watch five more episodes of people getting mad at pallas
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$35/$640 has been collected.
We are starting this race quickly.
Anything helps even if it’s signal boosting.
PayPal.me/Chickenbokbok
$KreseMaysa
We are starting this race quickly.
Anything helps even if it’s signal boosting.
PayPal.me/Chickenbokbok
$KreseMaysa
I need to be aggressive at this and only have $640.00 to pay the entire medical debt clean. Anything that gets me remotely closer to finish this off by new years end would be appreciated.
PayPal.me/Chickenbokbok
$KreseMaysa
PayPal.me/Chickenbokbok
$KreseMaysa
November 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
$35/$640 has been collected.
We are starting this race quickly.
Anything helps even if it’s signal boosting.
PayPal.me/Chickenbokbok
$KreseMaysa
We are starting this race quickly.
Anything helps even if it’s signal boosting.
PayPal.me/Chickenbokbok
$KreseMaysa
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Announcing: New @steampowered.com Hardware, coming in 2026:
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
Steam Hardware
The Steam Hardware family officially expands in early 2026.
steampowered.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Announcing: New @steampowered.com Hardware, coming in 2026:
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
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That's not the only thing YouTube.
You can watch the first episode of Scav now.
You can watch the first episode of Scav now.
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
That's not the only thing YouTube.
You can watch the first episode of Scav now.
You can watch the first episode of Scav now.
Did somebody say northern lights?
November 12, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Did somebody say northern lights?
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“Bond is dead” isn’t a problem.
It’s a solution.
It’s a solution.
November 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
“Bond is dead” isn’t a problem.
It’s a solution.
It’s a solution.
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I LOVE Shining memes!!
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I LOVE Shining memes!!
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We've added 100 new CDs to our collection of press CDs from GamePro magazine, with thousands of pieces of game art, screenshots, and more
So, what's the GamePro press CD collection? We put together an explainer
So, what's the GamePro press CD collection? We put together an explainer
The art of GamePro | VGHF Library Highlights
YouTube video by The Video Game History Foundation
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We've added 100 new CDs to our collection of press CDs from GamePro magazine, with thousands of pieces of game art, screenshots, and more
So, what's the GamePro press CD collection? We put together an explainer
So, what's the GamePro press CD collection? We put together an explainer
Why do they call it a toilet if you toy let the poop toy stop wet leave the poop
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Why do they call it a toilet if you toy let the poop toy stop wet leave the poop
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FYI part of our current problem with air traffic controllers began when Reagan fired a bunch of them en masse during a strike.
That meant a bunch of new ones were all hired at the same time, and unsurprisingly began retiring all at the same time a few years ago.
That meant a bunch of new ones were all hired at the same time, and unsurprisingly began retiring all at the same time a few years ago.
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
FYI part of our current problem with air traffic controllers began when Reagan fired a bunch of them en masse during a strike.
That meant a bunch of new ones were all hired at the same time, and unsurprisingly began retiring all at the same time a few years ago.
That meant a bunch of new ones were all hired at the same time, and unsurprisingly began retiring all at the same time a few years ago.
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sign also handy for new indie game programmers
November 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
sign also handy for new indie game programmers
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NEW BANNER TIME!!! Favorite part about looking back at your resume is seeing what your personal proudest moments!
November 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
NEW BANNER TIME!!! Favorite part about looking back at your resume is seeing what your personal proudest moments!
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Dare you to binge all of The Getaway on Nebula so you’ll understand this out of context screenshot. Also some of my exclusive videos and course on cultural storytelling. If you start now, you might have a chance of getting a quarter way thru the catalogue of cool creations from your faves
November 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Dare you to binge all of The Getaway on Nebula so you’ll understand this out of context screenshot. Also some of my exclusive videos and course on cultural storytelling. If you start now, you might have a chance of getting a quarter way thru the catalogue of cool creations from your faves
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TOH But No One Lies. #theowlhouse #toh
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
TOH But No One Lies. #theowlhouse #toh
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You GOTTA check out Amy's Dead-end Dreamhouse, it's truly special and silly and life-affirming
If you're holding off on getting a Nebula subscription, I got news for you--
They're giving out free 3 day FREE TRIALS if you use my link below!
Now you can watch all of AMY'S DEAD-END DREAMHOUSE... for FREE, BABY!!!
They're giving out free 3 day FREE TRIALS if you use my link below!
Now you can watch all of AMY'S DEAD-END DREAMHOUSE... for FREE, BABY!!!
November 8, 2025 at 5:04 AM
You GOTTA check out Amy's Dead-end Dreamhouse, it's truly special and silly and life-affirming