Nick Mangiaracina
@nickmanwrites.bsky.social
he/him (HevyD elsewhere)
- Narrative Design/Game Writing - nickmanwrites.com
- Contributor @monstervine.com
- Professional Inquiries: nickmanwrites@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/nickmanwrites - Open for Work
- Narrative Design/Game Writing - nickmanwrites.com
- Contributor @monstervine.com
- Professional Inquiries: nickmanwrites@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/nickmanwrites - Open for Work
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My name is Nick. I write about video games, for video games sometimes, and am a cute dog haver.
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Mayor Mamdani has nullified every executive order issued by Eric Adams after he struck his corrupt bargain with Trump to secure dismissal of the indictment against him.
January 1, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Mayor Mamdani has nullified every executive order issued by Eric Adams after he struck his corrupt bargain with Trump to secure dismissal of the indictment against him.
I sent my dad a text and he called me. What kind of behavior is that? Disrespectful.
January 1, 2026 at 10:54 PM
I sent my dad a text and he called me. What kind of behavior is that? Disrespectful.
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Our Nintendo store page is up! You can wishlist over here now too: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
Big Hops for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Buy Big Hops and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.
www.nintendo.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Our Nintendo store page is up! You can wishlist over here now too: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
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new year new game!!
My friend @aimeehyndman.bsky.social and I just released our debut game through @beakandclawpress.bsky.social! Introducing Adventuring Party Builder, a collaborative tarot-based card game for building characters together in session zero of any high fantasy TTRPG campaign ⚔️
My friend @aimeehyndman.bsky.social and I just released our debut game through @beakandclawpress.bsky.social! Introducing Adventuring Party Builder, a collaborative tarot-based card game for building characters together in session zero of any high fantasy TTRPG campaign ⚔️
Adventuring Party Builder by Beak & Claw Press
a collaborative, system-neutral card game for session zero character creation
beakandclawpress.itch.io
January 1, 2026 at 4:31 PM
new year new game!!
My friend @aimeehyndman.bsky.social and I just released our debut game through @beakandclawpress.bsky.social! Introducing Adventuring Party Builder, a collaborative tarot-based card game for building characters together in session zero of any high fantasy TTRPG campaign ⚔️
My friend @aimeehyndman.bsky.social and I just released our debut game through @beakandclawpress.bsky.social! Introducing Adventuring Party Builder, a collaborative tarot-based card game for building characters together in session zero of any high fantasy TTRPG campaign ⚔️
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People who invoke Death of the Author when the work in question is explicitly advocating for their harm:
youtu.be/p2ff-fiJAcs
youtu.be/p2ff-fiJAcs
He just want his machete back - Jason X
YouTube video by Soapy Soap
youtu.be
January 1, 2026 at 10:36 PM
People who invoke Death of the Author when the work in question is explicitly advocating for their harm:
youtu.be/p2ff-fiJAcs
youtu.be/p2ff-fiJAcs
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2025 is OVER - and the way it went, it doesn’t feel meaningful to focus on *what* I’ve been proud of in the last 12 months. So instead, here are some people *who* I’ve been proud of in 2025 🥰
January 1, 2026 at 10:01 PM
2025 is OVER - and the way it went, it doesn’t feel meaningful to focus on *what* I’ve been proud of in the last 12 months. So instead, here are some people *who* I’ve been proud of in 2025 🥰
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In this in-depth interview Billie Jean Sweeney — a former editor at The New York Times — details how the paper shifted towards openly promoting anti-trans hatred, why this was directed from the very top, how some staff pushed back and the immense damage done by the NYT legitimizing bigotry.
'A directive from above': Former NYT editor lays out how the paper pushes anti-trans bigotry
In this in-depth interview, former New York Times editor Billie Jean Sweeney details how the paper shifted towards openly promoting anti-trans hatred, how some staff tried to stop it, how it's directe...
transnews.network
January 1, 2026 at 6:32 PM
In this in-depth interview Billie Jean Sweeney — a former editor at The New York Times — details how the paper shifted towards openly promoting anti-trans hatred, why this was directed from the very top, how some staff pushed back and the immense damage done by the NYT legitimizing bigotry.
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They gentrified the tinfoil hat
January 1, 2026 at 8:57 PM
They gentrified the tinfoil hat
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the wall street journal posted this literally 22 minutes into 2026 lmao. the ruling class is so desperate for this man to fail and for all his ideals to be beaten down into the dirt
As Zohran Mamdani became the mayor of New York City at a small ceremony shortly after midnight Thursday, the clock started ticking on his pledges to make the city more affordable.
Mamdani Takes Office and Must Now Try to Deliver on His Boldest Promises
The clock is ticking on the new mayor’s pledges to make New York City more affordable, including expanded child care and free buses.
on.wsj.com
January 1, 2026 at 4:15 PM
the wall street journal posted this literally 22 minutes into 2026 lmao. the ruling class is so desperate for this man to fail and for all his ideals to be beaten down into the dirt
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Röki is a top 10 all-time favorite game for me.
It's gorgeous, moving, fun, and set the standard for me for indie excellence.
I highly recommend playing it if you haven't.
On sale on Steam for just $1.99!!
store.steampowered.com/app/1067540/...
It's gorgeous, moving, fun, and set the standard for me for indie excellence.
I highly recommend playing it if you haven't.
On sale on Steam for just $1.99!!
store.steampowered.com/app/1067540/...
January 1, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Röki is a top 10 all-time favorite game for me.
It's gorgeous, moving, fun, and set the standard for me for indie excellence.
I highly recommend playing it if you haven't.
On sale on Steam for just $1.99!!
store.steampowered.com/app/1067540/...
It's gorgeous, moving, fun, and set the standard for me for indie excellence.
I highly recommend playing it if you haven't.
On sale on Steam for just $1.99!!
store.steampowered.com/app/1067540/...
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Hey! You! Do you 🫵 need a pixel artist in 2026? Because I'll be available for work in 2026!
Hi!
I'm Hunter, and I'm a pixel artist! You can see my work in games like the upcoming Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, and Scott Pilgrim EX! And TMNT: Shredder's Revenge! And others!
I'm also available for work! Email and website below
📧 hunter@hrpixelart.com
🎨 www.hrpixelart.com
I'm Hunter, and I'm a pixel artist! You can see my work in games like the upcoming Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, and Scott Pilgrim EX! And TMNT: Shredder's Revenge! And others!
I'm also available for work! Email and website below
📧 hunter@hrpixelart.com
🎨 www.hrpixelart.com
Hunter Russell • Pixel Artist • Animator
www.hrpixelart.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Hey! You! Do you 🫵 need a pixel artist in 2026? Because I'll be available for work in 2026!
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December was awful, so I looked back at the rest of 2025, including:
• 2 new Twine templates
• 2 new short games
• My first GDC
• 2026 plans
consider joining me on patreon for free to keep up with my Grim Tidings; all patrons and free members can read this post www.patreon.com/posts/146567...
• 2 new Twine templates
• 2 new short games
• My first GDC
• 2026 plans
consider joining me on patreon for free to keep up with my Grim Tidings; all patrons and free members can read this post www.patreon.com/posts/146567...
📜 GRIM TIDINGS: 2025 In Review Newsletter | 12-25 | Grim
Get more from Grim on Patreon
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January 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM
December was awful, so I looked back at the rest of 2025, including:
• 2 new Twine templates
• 2 new short games
• My first GDC
• 2026 plans
consider joining me on patreon for free to keep up with my Grim Tidings; all patrons and free members can read this post www.patreon.com/posts/146567...
• 2 new Twine templates
• 2 new short games
• My first GDC
• 2026 plans
consider joining me on patreon for free to keep up with my Grim Tidings; all patrons and free members can read this post www.patreon.com/posts/146567...
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When Sweden switched the side of the road they drive on they temporarily saw a reduction in the number of traffic accidents. Likely because drivers were paying more attention to the new situation. Once they got used to it the accident rate went right back up.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dagen_H
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dagen_H
Dagen H - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 1, 2026 at 5:16 PM
When Sweden switched the side of the road they drive on they temporarily saw a reduction in the number of traffic accidents. Likely because drivers were paying more attention to the new situation. Once they got used to it the accident rate went right back up.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dagen_H
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dagen_H
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Just a reminder that my books are still free on Itchio. All I ask is that you rate and/or review them on amazon or goodreads. Thanks!! <3
🔗UPDATED LINKS!🔗 (MAY 2025)
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#Writing 🖊️ www.booksie.com/users/kristi...
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Binding Moonlight (Moonlit Memoirs Book 1)
Binding Moonlight (Moonlit Memoirs Book 1) - Kindle edition by Kuffner, Kristin. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Binding Moonlight (Moonlit Memoirs Book 1).
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November 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Just a reminder that my books are still free on Itchio. All I ask is that you rate and/or review them on amazon or goodreads. Thanks!! <3
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just so it's clear: this is the exact core function of genAI
Fascist government and climate deniers love it because it can produce the aesthetics of knowledge without any actual tendency towards truth. It is automated denialism.
Shame on every climate scientist promoting its use (there are lots)
Fascist government and climate deniers love it because it can produce the aesthetics of knowledge without any actual tendency towards truth. It is automated denialism.
Shame on every climate scientist promoting its use (there are lots)
Bob and I were among the hundreds of researchers that were supposed to conduct the 6th U.S. National Climate Assessment. Now it looks like they're gonna produce it with a few people and Grok? Communities need rigorous and accurate information about climate change. This will put communities at risk.
January 1, 2026 at 7:11 AM
just so it's clear: this is the exact core function of genAI
Fascist government and climate deniers love it because it can produce the aesthetics of knowledge without any actual tendency towards truth. It is automated denialism.
Shame on every climate scientist promoting its use (there are lots)
Fascist government and climate deniers love it because it can produce the aesthetics of knowledge without any actual tendency towards truth. It is automated denialism.
Shame on every climate scientist promoting its use (there are lots)
It was a shitty 2025 for me, but I'm still working towards a better 2026.
I know people had worse 2025s and better 2025s.
Whether you had a bad year or a great year, I hope we all have a better 2026!
I love you all.
I know people had worse 2025s and better 2025s.
Whether you had a bad year or a great year, I hope we all have a better 2026!
I love you all.
January 1, 2026 at 12:02 AM
It was a shitty 2025 for me, but I'm still working towards a better 2026.
I know people had worse 2025s and better 2025s.
Whether you had a bad year or a great year, I hope we all have a better 2026!
I love you all.
I know people had worse 2025s and better 2025s.
Whether you had a bad year or a great year, I hope we all have a better 2026!
I love you all.
I played a few games this year. Here's my GOTY list.
1. Fantasian Neo Dimension
2. Fantasian Neo Dimension
3. Fantasian Neo Dimension
4. Amarillo's Butt Slapper
5. Fantasian Neo Dimension
1. Fantasian Neo Dimension
2. Fantasian Neo Dimension
3. Fantasian Neo Dimension
4. Amarillo's Butt Slapper
5. Fantasian Neo Dimension
December 31, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I played a few games this year. Here's my GOTY list.
1. Fantasian Neo Dimension
2. Fantasian Neo Dimension
3. Fantasian Neo Dimension
4. Amarillo's Butt Slapper
5. Fantasian Neo Dimension
1. Fantasian Neo Dimension
2. Fantasian Neo Dimension
3. Fantasian Neo Dimension
4. Amarillo's Butt Slapper
5. Fantasian Neo Dimension
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James Acaster on Making Fun of Trans People #shorts | Universal Comedy
YouTube video by Universal Comedy
youtube.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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We don't have a government. We have a bunch of guys who heard things on social media.
We don't have due process. We have entire groups being punished for the alleged actions of a few.
We don't have due process. We have entire groups being punished for the alleged actions of a few.
BREAKING
The Trump administration says it has frozen all childcare payments to Minnesota in the aftermath of allegations of fraud by some in the Somali community.
Important: allegations along these lines have existed for years, which has resulted in prosecutions starting with the Biden DOJ.
The Trump administration says it has frozen all childcare payments to Minnesota in the aftermath of allegations of fraud by some in the Somali community.
Important: allegations along these lines have existed for years, which has resulted in prosecutions starting with the Biden DOJ.
December 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
We don't have a government. We have a bunch of guys who heard things on social media.
We don't have due process. We have entire groups being punished for the alleged actions of a few.
We don't have due process. We have entire groups being punished for the alleged actions of a few.
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Me whispering to my wife anytime a character casually mentions Gotham City in a Superman movie: "That's where Batman lives."
December 31, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Me whispering to my wife anytime a character casually mentions Gotham City in a Superman movie: "That's where Batman lives."
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Since I'm doing all sorts of end of year reminders, reminder that you do not have to make losing weight a New Years Resolution. Doesn't matter what weight you are, you don't have to guilt yourself into exercising. There's a reason that shit never works, and also? Fat is fine.
Fat is fine.
Fat is fine.
December 31, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Since I'm doing all sorts of end of year reminders, reminder that you do not have to make losing weight a New Years Resolution. Doesn't matter what weight you are, you don't have to guilt yourself into exercising. There's a reason that shit never works, and also? Fat is fine.
Fat is fine.
Fat is fine.
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I don't know who needs to hear this, but opposing GenAI is not about opposing technology, it's about opposing capitalists.
GenAI is not a technology: it's a massive automation of theft, masquerading as an industry, run by grifters.
Don't hate computers, hate the capitalists behind the curtain.
GenAI is not a technology: it's a massive automation of theft, masquerading as an industry, run by grifters.
Don't hate computers, hate the capitalists behind the curtain.
December 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but opposing GenAI is not about opposing technology, it's about opposing capitalists.
GenAI is not a technology: it's a massive automation of theft, masquerading as an industry, run by grifters.
Don't hate computers, hate the capitalists behind the curtain.
GenAI is not a technology: it's a massive automation of theft, masquerading as an industry, run by grifters.
Don't hate computers, hate the capitalists behind the curtain.