Nic McConnell
@mcconnell.bsky.social
Bayou Billy fan account. Age Ratings Manager @ Riot, used to work at Twitter (the less bad times) and Niantic.
Runs @instructionderby.bsky.social
Instruction Derby: A video game manual stream!
Wednesdays at noon Pacific
twitch.tv/nicmcconnell
He/him
Runs @instructionderby.bsky.social
Instruction Derby: A video game manual stream!
Wednesdays at noon Pacific
twitch.tv/nicmcconnell
He/him
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Nic McConnell
@mcconnell.bsky.social
· Oct 12
Wednesdays at noon pacific, I host a stream called Instruction Derby where I have a look at video game manuals past (and present!) and read through all the character, color and weirdness within. I’d love for you to join for Storytime!
twitch.tv/nicmcconnell
Wednesdays, noon Pacific
twitch.tv/nicmcconnell
Wednesdays, noon Pacific
I have to visit Japan again for this
January 21, 2026 at 7:36 PM
I have to visit Japan again for this
sympathies with the folks working at Ubisoft for all they're being put through.
January 21, 2026 at 6:17 PM
sympathies with the folks working at Ubisoft for all they're being put through.
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It's like a boarding school... Developers in this industry require flexibility that leadership currently ignores and yet, Ubisoft mandates office returns as forced attendance for loss of top talent often follows forced attendance. Just answering to shareholders
www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-reve...
www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-reve...
Ubisoft reveals new Creative House structure, cancels six games and announces "final" round of cost-cutting and studio closures to drive €200m savings
Ubisoft's CFO and SVP of Studio Operations describe new structure and financial impact.
www.gamesindustry.biz
January 21, 2026 at 6:03 PM
It's like a boarding school... Developers in this industry require flexibility that leadership currently ignores and yet, Ubisoft mandates office returns as forced attendance for loss of top talent often follows forced attendance. Just answering to shareholders
www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-reve...
www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-reve...
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ALSO obviously, if you haven't Wishlisted it yet: please follow the link and do so immediately.
Wishlists are criiiitical right now.
Wishlists are criiiitical right now.
EXCITING NEWS: EMD's pricing structure has been announced and while that may SEEM boring it's actually very exciting because it's so reasonably priced. £12 at launch BUT with a 25% discount means it's like £9 and you are getting a LOT of funny game for that.
store.steampowered.com/news/app/363...
store.steampowered.com/news/app/363...
Earth Must Die - Earth Must Die: Launch Pricing! - Steam News
Hi everyone! Exciting news - we've got just over a week left until the full launch of Earth Must Die! That being said, we are happy to reveal the pricing for the full game too! You'll be able to grab ...
store.steampowered.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:18 AM
ALSO obviously, if you haven't Wishlisted it yet: please follow the link and do so immediately.
Wishlists are criiiitical right now.
Wishlists are criiiitical right now.
Called the office of my congressman and spoke to a really nice person who took my note that I’d like to see the congressman be vocal in supporting impeachment proceedings.
Felt good
Felt good
January 21, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Called the office of my congressman and spoke to a really nice person who took my note that I’d like to see the congressman be vocal in supporting impeachment proceedings.
Felt good
Felt good
I wasn’t sure if I was going stream today - if I’d be up for it with my dad still very much on my mind - but I thought about how much he loved doing his show and how he always felt more energized after getting out there so…let’s do it
This week, Instruction Derby returns and asks the question - are you a bad enough dude to engage in the fantasy of a president worth saving?
I’ll also check out Revolution X and _maybe_ Virtua Cop 2.
twitch.tv/nicmcconnell
12pm Pacific
Today! Wednesday January 21
I’ll also check out Revolution X and _maybe_ Virtua Cop 2.
twitch.tv/nicmcconnell
12pm Pacific
Today! Wednesday January 21
January 21, 2026 at 4:38 PM
I wasn’t sure if I was going stream today - if I’d be up for it with my dad still very much on my mind - but I thought about how much he loved doing his show and how he always felt more energized after getting out there so…let’s do it
I lived in Ireland when the Iraq War was spinning up and I remember everywhere I went people were apprehensive (correctly imo) until i explicitly stated that I hated Bush and my govt. that was usually good enough back then but I can’t imagine that being the case anymore
"You're not ready for how much the rest of the world hates Americans" I live here man I'm extremely used to the concept of hating Americans
January 21, 2026 at 3:46 PM
I lived in Ireland when the Iraq War was spinning up and I remember everywhere I went people were apprehensive (correctly imo) until i explicitly stated that I hated Bush and my govt. that was usually good enough back then but I can’t imagine that being the case anymore
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If you haven't been to the site in a while you might want to check it out. Lots of old games being restocked and many new listings as well. There are now almost 1900 games in stock, tested and ready to find good homes.
japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Japan Retro Direct: Retro Video Games Direct From Japan
We sell Japanese video games from Nintendo, Sony, NEC, SEGA, SNK, etc. and send them right to your door.
japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:47 AM
If you haven't been to the site in a while you might want to check it out. Lots of old games being restocked and many new listings as well. There are now almost 1900 games in stock, tested and ready to find good homes.
japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
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turning a big dial taht says ["I hope the thing happened to that guy"] on it and constantly looking back at the [lawyers on here] for [is this vague enough] like a contestant on the price is right.
January 21, 2026 at 6:13 AM
turning a big dial taht says ["I hope the thing happened to that guy"] on it and constantly looking back at the [lawyers on here] for [is this vague enough] like a contestant on the price is right.
The minor electrical issue
January 21, 2026 at 5:11 AM
The minor electrical issue
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They had to turn the plane around because the two-pound rawhide chew they gave Trump was supposed to last the whole trip but he ate it.
January 21, 2026 at 4:57 AM
They had to turn the plane around because the two-pound rawhide chew they gave Trump was supposed to last the whole trip but he ate it.
If it were to happen tonight I have to admit I’ll be a little mad my dad _just_ missed it.
January 21, 2026 at 4:40 AM
If it were to happen tonight I have to admit I’ll be a little mad my dad _just_ missed it.
The kids are playing 2XKO on the PlayStation
January 21, 2026 at 3:40 AM
The kids are playing 2XKO on the PlayStation
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The public playtest for Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends is now LIVE on #Steam! Head to this link to request your access! store.steampowered.com/app/2229030/... #indiegame
Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends on Steam
Little Nemo and his friends return for a hand-animated metroidvania adventure! Explore magical dream worlds with Nemo, the Princess of Slumberland, the mischievious Flip, and royal guard Peony as they...
store.steampowered.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:06 PM
The public playtest for Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends is now LIVE on #Steam! Head to this link to request your access! store.steampowered.com/app/2229030/... #indiegame
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Scrap Daddies launches into Early Access TODAY on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2923190/...
January 20, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Scrap Daddies launches into Early Access TODAY on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2923190/...
Jeez wow yes please
RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT
Wander a castle built of bitter memories in LOVE ETERNAL, a psychological horror platformer with devious trials & an unsettling, experimental narrative.
Find a way out on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation & Xbox, February 19th 2026.
store.steampowered.com/app/3010610/...
Wander a castle built of bitter memories in LOVE ETERNAL, a psychological horror platformer with devious trials & an unsettling, experimental narrative.
Find a way out on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation & Xbox, February 19th 2026.
store.steampowered.com/app/3010610/...
January 20, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Jeez wow yes please
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Panic! At The Everywhere
January 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Panic! At The Everywhere
Back to work today for the first time since my dad’s passing last Tuesday night and it feels weird. I just want to be here to close out this Indonesia Game Rating System compliance project, but I can’t say I’m fully ready to be on my computer all day. It’s a meeting-light day, at least.
January 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Back to work today for the first time since my dad’s passing last Tuesday night and it feels weird. I just want to be here to close out this Indonesia Game Rating System compliance project, but I can’t say I’m fully ready to be on my computer all day. It’s a meeting-light day, at least.
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See you at @officialpax.bsky.social PAX East? We still have space to include more family friendly indie games so do get in touch.
Celebrate with us! Our biggest @officialpax.bsky.social Family Gaming Room:
🕹️ 100s PS5/Xbox/Switch games
♿ Accessible Tech from Respawn
🔥 Games from @wholesomegames.com
🎯 Parental controls and @esrb.org explainer sessions
✏️ So many Guestbook comments
www.familygamingdatabase.com/search/list/...
🕹️ 100s PS5/Xbox/Switch games
♿ Accessible Tech from Respawn
🔥 Games from @wholesomegames.com
🎯 Parental controls and @esrb.org explainer sessions
✏️ So many Guestbook comments
www.familygamingdatabase.com/search/list/...
January 20, 2026 at 3:35 PM
See you at @officialpax.bsky.social PAX East? We still have space to include more family friendly indie games so do get in touch.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Considering the pros and cons of going into financial ruin by buying every Arcade Archives release. The cons are mostly the financial ruin, but the pros are potentially too numerous to count
January 20, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Considering the pros and cons of going into financial ruin by buying every Arcade Archives release. The cons are mostly the financial ruin, but the pros are potentially too numerous to count
Noodles entered the danger zone but a last minute leash pull spared him a fate of “being pooped on by a much bigger dog”
January 20, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Noodles entered the danger zone but a last minute leash pull spared him a fate of “being pooped on by a much bigger dog”
Not sure how to articulate this but with my dad’s passing and the news I feel like Kentucky Route Zero would hit incredibly hard right now if I could experience it new again
January 19, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Not sure how to articulate this but with my dad’s passing and the news I feel like Kentucky Route Zero would hit incredibly hard right now if I could experience it new again
How does one run for office?
January 19, 2026 at 6:26 AM
How does one run for office?