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michakes 🌈
@michakes.bsky.social
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USAmerican living in NL, previously PL. Doing my best. She/her. Also, cats.
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business: michakestv@gmail.com
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michakes 🌈 @michakes.bsky.social · May 28
Hi hello!
I'm michakes, and you can find me live with games, crosswords, crafting, and more every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (with bonus co-working streams on Tuesday and Thursday 👀) over at twitch.tv/michakes
I'd love to work with you!
Email: michakestv@gmail.com
Links: michakes.bio.link
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Streamer, Entertainer, Voice Actress, Vocalist. michakes (she/her) is an actress-turned-streamer from Upstate New York, currently living in the Netherlands. Her Twitch channel showcases a variety of games, largely from indie developers and Nintendo, as well as co-working, crossword puzzles, cooking & baking, art & crafting, & event co-streams. While using her platform to entertain, she also hopes to foster a space to inform and educate about various issues and events, with a focus on LGBTQIA+ rights and mental health. Above all, michakes aims to create and spread joy in a world where joy can be so easily stifled and discouraged. (some) Games Played: Animal Crossing, Disco Elysium, Europa, Gourdlets, Hades 1 & 2, In Stars & Time, Leaf Blower Man, The Legend of Zelda, Little Kitty Big City, Mika and the Witch's Mountain, Minecraft, Paper Trail, Pokemon, Slay the Princess, Space Sprouts, Stray, The Sims 4, Untitled Goose Game, Wanderstop, Webfishing. Past Collaborations: Chibig Studio, Future Friends Games, Ivy Road, Modiphius Entertainment, Newfangled Games, Playtonic Friends, Schleuder Games, Unbound Creations, Wholesome Games. Twitch Metrics: Average Viewers 12, Followers 760. Twitch Teams: Artists & Makers and Co-working & Coding Twitch Creator Clubs, Terminal: Velocity. Audience by Region: 55% N. America, 40% Europe. Twitch: michakes, Email: michakestv@gmail.com, Bluesky: michakes.bsky.social All statistics have been updated May 2025.
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Saw Frankenstein last weekend and it was so excellent, absolutely beautiful on the big screen, I feel lucky to have been able to catch it in theaters. I’m obsessed, I’ve been watching everything about it that I can find and in the process I’ve learned that Jiji is also a big @realgdt.bsky.social fan
Jiji the tuxedo cat sitting on michakes’ desk and intently watching a video of a conversation with Guillermo del Toro and Oscar Isaac. Her head is covering most of the screen from michakes’ POV.
October 30, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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michakes.bsky.social
I'm back! no schedule graphic this week, but I am live right now with co-working! come lock in 🤠

twitch.tv/michakes

#Twitch #GoingLive
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get ready and focus with me yay | [35/10] | !coworking | !pomo | [18+]
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November 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
michakes.bsky.social
I'm back! no schedule graphic this week, but I am live right now with co-working! come lock in 🤠

twitch.tv/michakes

#Twitch #GoingLive
michakes - Twitch
get ready and focus with me yay | [35/10] | !coworking | !pomo | [18+]
twitch.tv
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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DATE EXTENDED!!

We've extended the period for Back to Black 2026 Run and Volunteer submissions to Nov. 10th at 11:59 PM ET!

Submit a run: gdq.gg/submit
Apply to volunteer (open to everyone!): gdq.gg/btb26-vols

#blackspeedrunning #blackjoy @blackinaflash.bsky.social
Back to Black and Race Forward logo on a yellow background Text reads: when: February 5-8, 2026 benefitting: Race Forward Run Submissions now open!! Back to Black and Race Forward logo on a yellow background Text reads: when: February 5-8, 2026 benefitting: Race Forward Volunteer Submissions now open!!
November 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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papioddly.bsky.social
📣 THEE ODD ONES (teaser), a digital drag show on #twitch where video games + horror meet 👾😈

✨ Performances by Carmen Asada (me), @virgoshorror.bsky.social , @chelora.bsky.social , @dansparce.bsky.social , @ivymileena.bsky.social

🗓️ Sat, Nov. 15th @ 8pm ET / 5pm PT
📍 twitch.tv/papioddly_
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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michakes.bsky.social
I stepped way outside my comfort zone to play @adampype.bsky.social's No Players Online and I am VERY glad that I did. This game is atmospheric & scary & COOL. The visuals are fantastic and the gameplay is super varied and SO enjoyable.
Out soon, 6 November!
store.steampowered.com/app/2701800/...
No Players Online on Steam
you find an abandoned fps game on an old computer. you decide to play it.
store.steampowered.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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hasfarr.bsky.social
CUOMO LOST TWICE LMFAOOOOOOOOOO
November 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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simonee.bsky.social
BITCH ITS THE TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE NOW
November 5, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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ivymileena.bsky.social
YUP! Still here, Partner Pushing!!! Come through, hang out, and I got some announcements for y’all today! Hehe.

twitch.tv/ivymileena
November 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
michakes.bsky.social
oh my god WHY ARE WE DOING THIS EVERYWHERE

The answer is no! I am not paying money to access my right to privacy! This exact pay-or-okay stunt is why I finally gave up on Instagram last year. You want to take cues from Meta?? Embarrassing!
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November 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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papioddly.bsky.social
🕹️ I’m hosting my very 1st Digital Drag Show: THEE ODD ONES, where video games & horror collide!

💋 Performances by Carmen Asada (me), @virgoshorror.bsky.social , @ivymileena.bsky.social , @chelora.bsky.social , @dansparce.bsky.social

📅 Sat, Nov 15th @ 8PM ET
🔗 twitch.tv/papioddly_
A poster for a digital drag show titled “Thee Odd Ones,” presented by PapiOddly. The background fades from pink to purple with pixel art details, small ghosts, and gaming controller icons. The center features a performer with lavender hair and dramatic makeup. Surrounding them are four other drag performers in colorful costumes: one in a red and black look with a flower crown, one in a sparkly orange gown, one in a gray and white vintage-inspired outfit, and one in a bold black and green look. Text at the bottom reads: “Performances by Nicki Horror, Carmen Asada, Ivy Mileena, Chelora, Dee Average. 8PM ET – Sat, Nov. 15th. twitch.tv/papioddly_.”
October 29, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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rachaelsmith.bsky.social
My new book NAP COMIX is available to pre-order on Kickstarter!

It includes the first year's worth of comics from the webcomic, as well as LOADS of exclusive content.

Please take a look here: tinyurl.com/napcomixks

It's the perfect book for any new parent/experienced parent/parent-to-be! 💗
What's in the book? -Every comic from the first year of Henry's life -An intro and outro* -Comics about pregnancy* -Advice I would give myself if I could travel back in time* -Comics about giving birth* -Comics from the first 4 months of Henry's life* -Comics from the current day as Henry is about to turn 3!* 200 pages of wonder, sleep deprivation, heartbreak, joy, surviving and thriving. *Content exclusive to the book Please visit tinyurl.com/napcomixks for more info! A 5-panel comic Panel 1) Capton: the 4am feed with Henry can be very lonely. Rachael breastfeeding Henry in front of a pitch black window. Henry: Sip sip sip Panel 2) Caption: I try to think of others that are also awake at that time like...nocturnal animals? Two mice are looking for food. Mouse 1: Found a berry Mouse 2: Nice Panel 3) Caption: Students studying for a test? A student is studying a maths textbook. Panel 4) Caption: And of course...people doing the same thing as me. A parent gives a baby a bottle in front of a pitch black window. Baby: Sip sip sip Panel 5) Caption: When I think about them, I feel much less alone. Rachael breastfeeding Henry in front on a window filled with stars. A 4-panel comic Panel 1) Caption: Since having a baby, my world has become much smaller. Rachael sits with Henry, she is talking to someone on her laptop Laptop: Are you going to New York Comic Con? Rachael: Sorry, no! Panel 2) Caption: But in other ways... Rachael looking at Henry's face Panel 3) Caption: It has never felt... Close up on Henry's face Panel 4) Caption: So huge. Close up on Henry's big blue eye. A 2-panel comic Panel 1) Caption: A few months ago: Henry is gently stroking Rachael's face Rachael: Aaaaa Rob he's stroking my face! Rob: (Off-screen) Aw! Panel 2) Caption: Now Same shot but Rachael looks non-plussed as Henry is not pulling at her eyelids, nostrils and mouth.
November 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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internethippo.bsky.social
My congratulations to all Baseball Perverts. It was their "super bowl" last night and it seems they all had a very bad time (in their culture that's how you have a good time)
November 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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ninfadp.bsky.social
In roughly 2 weeks the game I've been working on for 4 years as main game designer is coming out, excuse me if I'm feeling emotional! 🫠💛
bluebackpack.bsky.social The Berlin Apartment + Constance - Blue Backpack Games @bluebackpack.bsky.social · 10d
Only 17 days to go until The Berlin Apartment releases! ✨

We can’t wait to finally share it with you.

Play the free demo or wishlist now on Steam 💛
November 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
michakes.bsky.social
No schedule this week, I’ve got a lot going on and unfortunately can’t commit to anything concrete. Hope to be live with Minecraft on Wednesday, we’ll see!
November 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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what if DK was actually a stinky little kitty that Pauline had to carry around
michakes dressed as Pauline from DK Bananza, holding her small tuxedo cat Jiji who is wearing DK’s red tie
October 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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brendanalbetski.bsky.social
New month, new #commission special!

Fans of #JetSetRadio will be pleased, it's the #ShibuyaPunk special!

Starting at $25, all November long! #selfpromosaturday

Slots open now! Check it here: ko-fi.com/c/8f7cd628dc
The artist, drawn in Shibuya Punk style. This is a fullbody with graffiti tag BG. A cool lady with purple hair, drawn in shibuya punk style. This is a full boy with graffiti tag bg Gum from Jet Set Radio. This is a standard half-body
November 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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I am so proud to have been a part of this collab! All the emotes in the graphic are completely free to use with proper credit. Big shoutout to bun for organizing this!!

My contribution this time around is glorp all dressed up for the holiday 👽 mwehehe

Happy Halloween!

#TwitchCreatorClubs #art
Blueish-purple emote display graphic adorned with pink, green, and purple squiggles with michakes' name in pink in the bottom left. The featured emote is a bright green cat-alien with antennae wearing a sheet like a ghost, their ears and antennae stick out from holes cut out of the sheet. The emote is displayed full size in the middle and again smaller in the bottom right on both dark and light mode-colored backgrounds.
October 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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brendanalbetski.bsky.social
Because SNAP is running out tomorrow, I'm trying to round up some cash to give to CT Foodshare.

Order one of these charity commissions and I'll make you some rad art. 100% of proceeds go to CT Foodshare (I'll eat the ko-fi fees, ALL your money gets donated)

Give $10, or as much as you are able!
Charity Commission To Support CT Foodshare
Commission available on Ko-fi.com
ko-fi.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
michakes.bsky.social
what if DK was actually a stinky little kitty that Pauline had to carry around
michakes dressed as Pauline from DK Bananza, holding her small tuxedo cat Jiji who is wearing DK’s red tie
October 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
michakes.bsky.social
Happy Halloween, I'm live checking out more of The Annual Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival!

Jiji and I chose our costumes based on Jiji's favorite game this year 🍌

twitch.tv/michakes

#Twitch #GoingLive
michakes.bsky.social michakes 🌈 @michakes.bsky.social · 15d
This week's schedule!

It's time for The Annual Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival and I'm very excited to carve pumpkins and float around with you all 🎃

I also have a very simple and silly costume planned for Friday yay Halloween!!

See you there!

twitch.tv/michakes

#Twitch #GoingLive
Schedule for twitch.tv/michakes. Streams this week are: Monday, 27.10 playing Minecraft ; Wednesday, 29.10 playing The Annual Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival ; Thursday, 30.10 co-working, and Friday, 31.10 playing The Annual Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival. | All streams start at 14:30 CET.
October 31, 2025 at 1:41 PM
michakes.bsky.social
Saw Frankenstein last weekend and it was so excellent, absolutely beautiful on the big screen, I feel lucky to have been able to catch it in theaters. I’m obsessed, I’ve been watching everything about it that I can find and in the process I’ve learned that Jiji is also a big @realgdt.bsky.social fan
Jiji the tuxedo cat sitting on michakes’ desk and intently watching a video of a conversation with Guillermo del Toro and Oscar Isaac. Her head is covering most of the screen from michakes’ POV.
October 30, 2025 at 10:16 PM
michakes.bsky.social
I'm a little late with this one BUT it's time for another Steam Next Fest thread!
I was only able to get to a few demos this time around but they were all fun (and all still available as I write this 👀)
Here are my (very brief!) thoughts on each one, I hope that you find something new to wishlist!
October 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM