Jesse Guarascia
@jesseguarascia.com
Podcast & Video Producer @ Noclip | Video Editor @ Matt McMuscles | Podcast Editor @ Talking Simpsons, Blowback | 📧jesse@noclip.video | he/him
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YO! I'm open to taking on some client work now and into the new year. If you need a guy who can do a bunch of stuff pretty well, I'm here for you! Podcast editing, video editing (incl. motion gfx), advertisements, game capture, etc.
Examples & contact info @ jesseguarascia.com
Examples & contact info @ jesseguarascia.com
No disrespect whatsoever, but the response to “how do you keep up with everything?” might need to switch from a list tactics for overwhelming yourself to instead suggesting that some of y’all get way deeper into your Weirdo bag
December 26, 2025 at 4:03 AM
No disrespect whatsoever, but the response to “how do you keep up with everything?” might need to switch from a list tactics for overwhelming yourself to instead suggesting that some of y’all get way deeper into your Weirdo bag
Merry Christmas to all who serve 🎅 Not a particularly frosty holiday but here’s an old pic of Winston in the snow, performing what I can only describe as The Skrunk
December 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Merry Christmas to all who serve 🎅 Not a particularly frosty holiday but here’s an old pic of Winston in the snow, performing what I can only describe as The Skrunk
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They (it's me, I forgot to do this) got me workin on Christmas Eve
December 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
They (it's me, I forgot to do this) got me workin on Christmas Eve
I wanted to make a joke about a GOTY list that actually IS just the games with the highest peaks in 2025, but I've seen more than a few that do kinda just look like this
December 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I wanted to make a joke about a GOTY list that actually IS just the games with the highest peaks in 2025, but I've seen more than a few that do kinda just look like this
The one benefit of genAI: behind the scenes footage of real people making things will become abundant once again!
I have been working on something around this, what marketing folks have been calling "proof of craft", in reaction the the slop-ification of our feeds. Luxury brands were quick on the uptake after posts any CG/animated art got handfuls of "is this AI?" comments. Others are likely to follow soon.
"this could have been slop, but it's not" is rapidly becoming a surefire signifier of premium-ness
December 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The one benefit of genAI: behind the scenes footage of real people making things will become abundant once again!
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Funland rules. Comes from an alternate universe where videogames stayed weird and esoteric and counter-culture. Get yourself an issue.
Individual issues are available on @itch.io. You can save and pick up perks by subscribing to our Patreon!
www.patreon.com/funlandmag
New to FUNLAND? Need a stocking stuffer? Catch up with our Holiday sale bundle! Once 2025 is gone, so is this bargain!!
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www.patreon.com/funlandmag
New to FUNLAND? Need a stocking stuffer? Catch up with our Holiday sale bundle! Once 2025 is gone, so is this bargain!!
itch.io/s/171581/yul...
December 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Funland rules. Comes from an alternate universe where videogames stayed weird and esoteric and counter-culture. Get yourself an issue.
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Imo you shouldn’t claim this for free, and instead wait to buy it full price and then also gift your friend a copy. Paradise Killer is GOTY forever!!
Paradise Killer is currently FREE on Epic Games Store as one of their festive free games! 😱
May the Silent Goat walk with you!
💗💜💙
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/paradise-killer-c3ea1c
May the Silent Goat walk with you!
💗💜💙
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/paradise-killer-c3ea1c
December 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Imo you shouldn’t claim this for free, and instead wait to buy it full price and then also gift your friend a copy. Paradise Killer is GOTY forever!!
Guys with the brain disease called Enjoying Programming will see this and think hell yeah (Replicube)
December 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Guys with the brain disease called Enjoying Programming will see this and think hell yeah (Replicube)
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What gamers are actually nostalgic for:
"[I miss] who I was with and where we were playing as much as any game. So it's not that I want to erase the memory of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater so that I can play it again. I want to be back in my parents' basement playing games with childhood friends."
"[I miss] who I was with and where we were playing as much as any game. So it's not that I want to erase the memory of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater so that I can play it again. I want to be back in my parents' basement playing games with childhood friends."
What 2025 taught us about games
The good, the bad, and the trendy
postgame.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
What gamers are actually nostalgic for:
"[I miss] who I was with and where we were playing as much as any game. So it's not that I want to erase the memory of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater so that I can play it again. I want to be back in my parents' basement playing games with childhood friends."
"[I miss] who I was with and where we were playing as much as any game. So it's not that I want to erase the memory of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater so that I can play it again. I want to be back in my parents' basement playing games with childhood friends."
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At long last, here are @mobilesyrup.com’s Top Games of 2025.
I was especially happy to see so many inventive (and *deeply* personal) indies this year.
Shoutout to all of the devs (both on and off this list) who gave us so many wonderful experiences!
I was especially happy to see so many inventive (and *deeply* personal) indies this year.
Shoutout to all of the devs (both on and off this list) who gave us so many wonderful experiences!
MobileSyrup's Top 10 Games of 2025
More so than ever, indie developers dominated this year when it came to standout gaming experiences.
mobilesyrup.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
At long last, here are @mobilesyrup.com’s Top Games of 2025.
I was especially happy to see so many inventive (and *deeply* personal) indies this year.
Shoutout to all of the devs (both on and off this list) who gave us so many wonderful experiences!
I was especially happy to see so many inventive (and *deeply* personal) indies this year.
Shoutout to all of the devs (both on and off this list) who gave us so many wonderful experiences!
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This is incredibly painful for me. I have never asked for help like this before. But I have had people reach out to me asking if they can help, so I am sharing my story and finally asking for help.
I've been lucky to have a lovely group of followers here, please share if you can, anything helps <3
I've been lucky to have a lovely group of followers here, please share if you can, anything helps <3
Donate to Help Natalie Recover From Medical Costs After Layoff, organized by Natalie Spitzel
Hi everyone,
For those who don't know me, my name is Nat… Natalie Spitzel needs your support for Help Natalie Recover From Medical Costs After Layoff
gofund.me
December 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
This is incredibly painful for me. I have never asked for help like this before. But I have had people reach out to me asking if they can help, so I am sharing my story and finally asking for help.
I've been lucky to have a lovely group of followers here, please share if you can, anything helps <3
I've been lucky to have a lovely group of followers here, please share if you can, anything helps <3
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Just refreshed my portfolio site for the new year! Consider me for consulting on your video game, editorial gigs, on-camera opportunities, and anything else you think would be a good fit. Would love to lock in some new projects for 2026. Email: janet@pentopixels.com.
gameonysus.com
gameonysus.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Just refreshed my portfolio site for the new year! Consider me for consulting on your video game, editorial gigs, on-camera opportunities, and anything else you think would be a good fit. Would love to lock in some new projects for 2026. Email: janet@pentopixels.com.
gameonysus.com
gameonysus.com
This is a Christmas song if you want it to be www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBZm...
December 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This is a Christmas song if you want it to be www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBZm...
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Next year we'll announce our new game 4 years in the making!
While you're waiting, here's a first little preview of what's to come 🤜💥
Get ready for a story-driven action-adventure game in an open-environment, with non-stop drama and goofiness. 🎢
See you in 2026 with @arteinteractive.bsky.social !
While you're waiting, here's a first little preview of what's to come 🤜💥
Get ready for a story-driven action-adventure game in an open-environment, with non-stop drama and goofiness. 🎢
See you in 2026 with @arteinteractive.bsky.social !
December 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Next year we'll announce our new game 4 years in the making!
While you're waiting, here's a first little preview of what's to come 🤜💥
Get ready for a story-driven action-adventure game in an open-environment, with non-stop drama and goofiness. 🎢
See you in 2026 with @arteinteractive.bsky.social !
While you're waiting, here's a first little preview of what's to come 🤜💥
Get ready for a story-driven action-adventure game in an open-environment, with non-stop drama and goofiness. 🎢
See you in 2026 with @arteinteractive.bsky.social !
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The 2025 Indie Game Awards begin... right now!
The Indie Game Awards 2025: December 18th at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET
YouTube video by Six One Indie
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The 2025 Indie Game Awards begin... right now!
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Ambrosia Sky: Act One is now 20% off for a limited time!
From 12/18-1/5, you can experience what @inverse.com called, “A promising start for a somber sci-fi tale.” for only $11.99 USD! (or $15.59 CAD 🍁)
You *can* go home again (it just might be full of 🍄): store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
From 12/18-1/5, you can experience what @inverse.com called, “A promising start for a somber sci-fi tale.” for only $11.99 USD! (or $15.59 CAD 🍁)
You *can* go home again (it just might be full of 🍄): store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
December 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Ambrosia Sky: Act One is now 20% off for a limited time!
From 12/18-1/5, you can experience what @inverse.com called, “A promising start for a somber sci-fi tale.” for only $11.99 USD! (or $15.59 CAD 🍁)
You *can* go home again (it just might be full of 🍄): store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
From 12/18-1/5, you can experience what @inverse.com called, “A promising start for a somber sci-fi tale.” for only $11.99 USD! (or $15.59 CAD 🍁)
You *can* go home again (it just might be full of 🍄): store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
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Hello, not only do we not use AI we would rather cut off our own arms than do so. Demonschool is 100% human made.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Hello, not only do we not use AI we would rather cut off our own arms than do so. Demonschool is 100% human made.
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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
I haven't had a chance to talk about it on the pod yet (been a busy year) but The Knightling is super charming! Shield surfing adventure gaming to the max. Big Gamecube energy. I especially liked the designs for townsfolk that reflected jobs or status and looked more interesting than A Person.
December 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I haven't had a chance to talk about it on the pod yet (been a busy year) but The Knightling is super charming! Shield surfing adventure gaming to the max. Big Gamecube energy. I especially liked the designs for townsfolk that reflected jobs or status and looked more interesting than A Person.
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The Xbox Boycott (Still) Matters
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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AV Club Games best of 2025 list dropped. You’ll never believe who wrote about Promise Mascot Agency again
www.avclub.com/best-games-2...
www.avclub.com/best-games-2...
The A.V. Club's best games of 2025
Unsurprisingly, the best games of 2025 came from the fringes of the industry. Here's what The A.V. Club's games critics loved the most this year.
www.avclub.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
AV Club Games best of 2025 list dropped. You’ll never believe who wrote about Promise Mascot Agency again
www.avclub.com/best-games-2...
www.avclub.com/best-games-2...
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Announcing the nominees for the 2025 Thinky Awards! 🎉
Announcing the nominees for the 2025 Thinky Awards! · Thinky Games
Our annual awards show is returning for another year: you can now see the nominees in every category and cast your vote for the various audience awards.
thinkygames.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Announcing the nominees for the 2025 Thinky Awards! 🎉