Porecomesis🍉
@porecomesis.bsky.social
He/Him. Certified Bachelor of Arts (Professional and Creative Writing) graduate with distinction. I like to write and edit and talk about obscure video games.
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It is a staple mantra in the games industry, "Our pay for [X] is comparable to the industry's average wages," to which I would reply, "when you're raking in record profits, it's pretty lame to justify substandard pay with, 'that's what everyone else does.'"
Even on projects that don’t feature AI, it’s often difficult to justify how little voice actors get paid for work on projects that sell in the millions
So it’s fascinating to see folks say “they were compensated fairly” repeatedly on this occasion where we don’t even have the voice actors credited.
So it’s fascinating to see folks say “they were compensated fairly” repeatedly on this occasion where we don’t even have the voice actors credited.
The argument I'm hearing about it is "the voice actors got paid for it so it's all good"
We don't know how much they got paid, or if they get royalties every time those lines get used.
It's a slippery slope being brushed off because "game good"
if Arc Raiders had plagiarized art, would it matter?
We don't know how much they got paid, or if they get royalties every time those lines get used.
It's a slippery slope being brushed off because "game good"
if Arc Raiders had plagiarized art, would it matter?
November 12, 2025 at 7:27 AM
It is a staple mantra in the games industry, "Our pay for [X] is comparable to the industry's average wages," to which I would reply, "when you're raking in record profits, it's pretty lame to justify substandard pay with, 'that's what everyone else does.'"
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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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the idea that lots of gamedevs are secretly using ai is booster bullshit
what on earth would I use genAI tools for? Coming up with ideas? Writing? It’s shit at those
making 3D models? Coding stuff? It’s shit at that too
oh but it’s faster maybe? Did I mention it’s shit at things?
seems important
what on earth would I use genAI tools for? Coming up with ideas? Writing? It’s shit at those
making 3D models? Coding stuff? It’s shit at that too
oh but it’s faster maybe? Did I mention it’s shit at things?
seems important
November 12, 2025 at 3:59 AM
the idea that lots of gamedevs are secretly using ai is booster bullshit
what on earth would I use genAI tools for? Coming up with ideas? Writing? It’s shit at those
making 3D models? Coding stuff? It’s shit at that too
oh but it’s faster maybe? Did I mention it’s shit at things?
seems important
what on earth would I use genAI tools for? Coming up with ideas? Writing? It’s shit at those
making 3D models? Coding stuff? It’s shit at that too
oh but it’s faster maybe? Did I mention it’s shit at things?
seems important
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November 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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THE SOURCE MATERIAL: Cold opens with Spacewizard Lasergirl blowing up a moon.
THE TTRPG: Zero to hero advancement, a big table of melee weapons in spite of the source depicting no hand to hand combat, and a condescending sidebar explaining why playing as Spacewizard Lasergirl would be "unbalanced".
THE TTRPG: Zero to hero advancement, a big table of melee weapons in spite of the source depicting no hand to hand combat, and a condescending sidebar explaining why playing as Spacewizard Lasergirl would be "unbalanced".
November 12, 2025 at 4:59 AM
THE SOURCE MATERIAL: Cold opens with Spacewizard Lasergirl blowing up a moon.
THE TTRPG: Zero to hero advancement, a big table of melee weapons in spite of the source depicting no hand to hand combat, and a condescending sidebar explaining why playing as Spacewizard Lasergirl would be "unbalanced".
THE TTRPG: Zero to hero advancement, a big table of melee weapons in spite of the source depicting no hand to hand combat, and a condescending sidebar explaining why playing as Spacewizard Lasergirl would be "unbalanced".
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You need to understand that there is both an officially licensed "Avatar: The Last Airbender" RPG where nobody is allowed to be the Avatar AND an officially licensed "Doctor Who" RPG where nobody is allowed to be the Doctor. The situation is dire.
November 12, 2025 at 5:13 AM
You need to understand that there is both an officially licensed "Avatar: The Last Airbender" RPG where nobody is allowed to be the Avatar AND an officially licensed "Doctor Who" RPG where nobody is allowed to be the Doctor. The situation is dire.
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We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“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 3:25 AM
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
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Every technology problem is three social problems in a trench coat
ok one last post -- oldheads are always going to "why is the web dying.... how can we get the kids invested in the free and open web"
bro the kids can't read. that's why the web is dying. first things first
bro the kids can't read. that's why the web is dying. first things first
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Every technology problem is three social problems in a trench coat
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They are claiming this great victory for AI because... the game's text-to-speech NPC barks are almost passable.
That's their big win.
That's their big win.
“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 1:40 AM
They are claiming this great victory for AI because... the game's text-to-speech NPC barks are almost passable.
That's their big win.
That's their big win.
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I'm still alive 😅
November 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I'm still alive 😅
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Pfft, forgot links. This is how I know I’m not a marketer.
itch.io/s/167119/my-...
store.steampowered.com/search/?deve...
itch.io/s/167119/my-...
store.steampowered.com/search/?deve...
I put my games up on sale on itch and Steam to… celebrate? I don’t know if that’s the right word, but you can grab some RPGs for cheaper than usual.
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Pfft, forgot links. This is how I know I’m not a marketer.
itch.io/s/167119/my-...
store.steampowered.com/search/?deve...
itch.io/s/167119/my-...
store.steampowered.com/search/?deve...
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I have been having A LOT of fun with this game, but finding out they used AI voices, I'm dropping it immediately despite how many hours I've sunk into it. This is unfortunate, and I wish they would do better.
ARC Raiders has sold 4 million copies worldwide with peak concurrent users reaching over 700,000 this past weekend www.gematsu.com/2025/11/arc-...
November 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I have been having A LOT of fun with this game, but finding out they used AI voices, I'm dropping it immediately despite how many hours I've sunk into it. This is unfortunate, and I wish they would do better.
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“The law of evolution is that the strongest survives!"
'Yes, and the strongest, in the existence of any social species, are those who are most social.
In human terms, most ethical... There is no strength to be gained from hurting one another. Only weakness."
― Ursula K. Le Guin
'Yes, and the strongest, in the existence of any social species, are those who are most social.
In human terms, most ethical... There is no strength to be gained from hurting one another. Only weakness."
― Ursula K. Le Guin
September 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
“The law of evolution is that the strongest survives!"
'Yes, and the strongest, in the existence of any social species, are those who are most social.
In human terms, most ethical... There is no strength to be gained from hurting one another. Only weakness."
― Ursula K. Le Guin
'Yes, and the strongest, in the existence of any social species, are those who are most social.
In human terms, most ethical... There is no strength to be gained from hurting one another. Only weakness."
― Ursula K. Le Guin
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Chatting with Future Class inductees for my latest at @theguardian.com. They paint a pretty clear picture of the perils of performative allyship.
Thanks to all who spoke with me, and always, to Keza for the chance to do important work!
Thanks to all who spoke with me, and always, to Keza for the chance to do important work!
“Don’t gather some of the most brilliant activists in the industry, treat us like crap, and then expect us to do nothing about it.” After the Game Awards cancelled its Future Class programme, @alyssamerc.bsky.social talked to its former honorees
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
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“We were effectively props”: young stars of game development feel let down by the ‘gaming Oscars’
Announced in 2020 by the Game Awards as an inclusive programme for the industry’s next generation, the Future Class initiative has now been discontinued. Inductees describe clashes with organisers and...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Chatting with Future Class inductees for my latest at @theguardian.com. They paint a pretty clear picture of the perils of performative allyship.
Thanks to all who spoke with me, and always, to Keza for the chance to do important work!
Thanks to all who spoke with me, and always, to Keza for the chance to do important work!
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Welp. Just discovered that someone is putting out a paid collection --over 200 pages-- that looks to be a Spanish language history of Garfield parody comics that may contain some of my work.
While part of me is flattered, my permission was never asked.
While part of me is flattered, my permission was never asked.
November 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Welp. Just discovered that someone is putting out a paid collection --over 200 pages-- that looks to be a Spanish language history of Garfield parody comics that may contain some of my work.
While part of me is flattered, my permission was never asked.
While part of me is flattered, my permission was never asked.
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It is lovely that Nebula is AI-free as well as ad-free tbh. It’s like YouTube but good.
Completely AI-free and devoid of slop, I think we've managed to build a platform which very much *isn't* designed to keep you swiping and scrolling, but wants you to find something you actually want to watch as fast as possible.
Which I guess is the ultimate side benefit of being ad free.
Which I guess is the ultimate side benefit of being ad free.
November 11, 2025 at 8:49 AM
It is lovely that Nebula is AI-free as well as ad-free tbh. It’s like YouTube but good.
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@kanaratron.bsky.social Hello! Just found your indie solo dev starter pack! In case you still have open slots, I'll be glad to be added! I'm the dev of Zefyr, a colorful & feelgood zelda like with a PS2 vibe: store.steampowered.com/app/1344990/... Hope this can make it to your selection 🙏🙏
Save 75% on Zefyr: A Thief's Melody on Steam
In a colorful archipelago, play as a young thief studying at the Guild. Investigate kidnappings, steer clear of roaming pirates or fight them. Sail the ocean on a cute turtle and climb every island. C...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
@kanaratron.bsky.social Hello! Just found your indie solo dev starter pack! In case you still have open slots, I'll be glad to be added! I'm the dev of Zefyr, a colorful & feelgood zelda like with a PS2 vibe: store.steampowered.com/app/1344990/... Hope this can make it to your selection 🙏🙏
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[OC] Hanae Nanatsuyoru
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
[OC] Hanae Nanatsuyoru
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Folks, a pill to swallow: if current Democrats will cave to your healthcare, they will cave to your voting rights. If they will cave to you not getting paid for 40 days, they will cave to LGBTQ+ marriage. If they cave to stalling our airplanes, they will cave to destroying our National Parks.
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Folks, a pill to swallow: if current Democrats will cave to your healthcare, they will cave to your voting rights. If they will cave to you not getting paid for 40 days, they will cave to LGBTQ+ marriage. If they cave to stalling our airplanes, they will cave to destroying our National Parks.
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The sad violins documentary about how sad it made Israeli soldiers to do genocidal war crimes for more than two years straight because "an order is an order" will of course be prohibited by Israeli censors.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The sad violins documentary about how sad it made Israeli soldiers to do genocidal war crimes for more than two years straight because "an order is an order" will of course be prohibited by Israeli censors.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Rayblade is a phenomenal graphic designer and I have enjoyed working with him aplenty. $15 is an absolute steal and you all should hit him up without delay.
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Rayblade is a phenomenal graphic designer and I have enjoyed working with him aplenty. $15 is an absolute steal and you all should hit him up without delay.