Raina 🇨🇦
@rainaelm.bsky.social
Data scientist, dog mom, Portlander. I write about games sometimes! 🇨🇦
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I have never subscribed to more magazines and more independent websites and blogs in my life. I will pay cash money for quality reporting and beautiful layouts.
I'm sick of free garbage and there's plenty more people like me. The future is the world before facebook ruined... just about everything.
I'm sick of free garbage and there's plenty more people like me. The future is the world before facebook ruined... just about everything.
January 27, 2026 at 6:56 PM
I have never subscribed to more magazines and more independent websites and blogs in my life. I will pay cash money for quality reporting and beautiful layouts.
I'm sick of free garbage and there's plenty more people like me. The future is the world before facebook ruined... just about everything.
I'm sick of free garbage and there's plenty more people like me. The future is the world before facebook ruined... just about everything.
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We're launching a website.
Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.
jank.cool
If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.
Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.
jank.cool
If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.
January 27, 2026 at 12:50 PM
We're launching a website.
Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.
jank.cool
If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.
Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.
jank.cool
If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.
This is one of my larger data nerd takes but I really wish Steam had a metric for “qualified review score” , weighing reviews based on playtime - I’d do a minimum threshold but base it on average time to finish the game. Then shorter games aren’t penalized, but 0-minute players cant grief either
this isn't a defense of highguard but i'm not sure why people STILL post screenshots of a new steam game being Overwhelmingly Negative as if it's a self-explanatory red flag anymore when steam users will mass-reviewbomb games if a woman is wearing pants in them
January 27, 2026 at 3:37 AM
This is one of my larger data nerd takes but I really wish Steam had a metric for “qualified review score” , weighing reviews based on playtime - I’d do a minimum threshold but base it on average time to finish the game. Then shorter games aren’t penalized, but 0-minute players cant grief either
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this is like basic table stakes for me at this point,
i can cook my own food. i can do that every day! most days I do.
so if I decided I'd like some random guy to deliver me something from a random restaurant, they're getting way more than whatever the faceless app says they deserve.
simple!
i can cook my own food. i can do that every day! most days I do.
so if I decided I'd like some random guy to deliver me something from a random restaurant, they're getting way more than whatever the faceless app says they deserve.
simple!
January 25, 2026 at 6:44 AM
this is like basic table stakes for me at this point,
i can cook my own food. i can do that every day! most days I do.
so if I decided I'd like some random guy to deliver me something from a random restaurant, they're getting way more than whatever the faceless app says they deserve.
simple!
i can cook my own food. i can do that every day! most days I do.
so if I decided I'd like some random guy to deliver me something from a random restaurant, they're getting way more than whatever the faceless app says they deserve.
simple!
Had a chance to try this at PAX West — loved the feel of the platforming and was very into the slice of the narrative I saw! Very excited to play more next month
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 21, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Had a chance to try this at PAX West — loved the feel of the platforming and was very into the slice of the narrative I saw! Very excited to play more next month
LETS GO!! Mashina was an easy top 10 for me last year
Oooh, the next game from the Judero/Mashina crew (which is primarily two people) will be a stop-motion horror.
Coming soon: ABIDE
A stop motion horror game from the makers of Judero and Mashina.
www.kickstarter.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:08 PM
LETS GO!! Mashina was an easy top 10 for me last year
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gaming is only books if the game has a defined ending and then you sit back and think about it
Gaming doesn’t count as screen time. Gaming is books. Unless it’s on your phone - that is screen time. Movies are books unless they are Marvel, who produce screen time. Television is screen time.
January 21, 2026 at 1:20 AM
gaming is only books if the game has a defined ending and then you sit back and think about it
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the ubiquitous humble mom and pop baker's dozen landlord scenario
Bessent: "Someone, maybe your parents for their retirement have bought 5, 10, 12 homes."
January 20, 2026 at 6:57 PM
the ubiquitous humble mom and pop baker's dozen landlord scenario
Just found out that Music Millenium in Portland carries movies from every known boutique film label. I cannot be permitted to enter unaccompanied again lest my bank account suffer irreparable damage
January 19, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Just found out that Music Millenium in Portland carries movies from every known boutique film label. I cannot be permitted to enter unaccompanied again lest my bank account suffer irreparable damage
Christ this oilers game is wild, just an absolute ton of great goals
January 18, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Christ this oilers game is wild, just an absolute ton of great goals
Imagine pitching your users as too stupid to count. Jfc there are so many actual technical problems this shit could be used for and instead we’re pouring an economy-shattering amount into “help I’m too much of an incompetent moron to ORDER PIZZA”
January 16, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Imagine pitching your users as too stupid to count. Jfc there are so many actual technical problems this shit could be used for and instead we’re pouring an economy-shattering amount into “help I’m too much of an incompetent moron to ORDER PIZZA”
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You will never be delighted unless you risk being disappointed
January 16, 2026 at 5:12 AM
You will never be delighted unless you risk being disappointed
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I just FELL TO MY KNEES
January 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM
I just FELL TO MY KNEES
Finally watching the x-files, “Blood” (S2E3) is one of the best “computers making people insane” stories I’ve ever seen
January 15, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Finally watching the x-files, “Blood” (S2E3) is one of the best “computers making people insane” stories I’ve ever seen
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hi! i'm co-founding a new gaming website with my former polygon colleague @zoehhannah.com. it's called mothership.blog. i made it for someone like me... the kind of website i always wished we had in our space. watch the video to learn more :D
It's time to board the Mothership.
www.youtube.com/shorts/iEw90...
www.youtube.com/shorts/iEw90...
Board the Mothership.
YouTube video by Mothership Media LLC
www.youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
hi! i'm co-founding a new gaming website with my former polygon colleague @zoehhannah.com. it's called mothership.blog. i made it for someone like me... the kind of website i always wished we had in our space. watch the video to learn more :D
I went sicko mode and saw three AMAZING movies at the theater in three days! Genuinely such a fun way to use my last few days off. Also rewatched DWP, the outfit truly get better every time I see it
January 9, 2026 at 7:17 PM
I went sicko mode and saw three AMAZING movies at the theater in three days! Genuinely such a fun way to use my last few days off. Also rewatched DWP, the outfit truly get better every time I see it
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents shot two people in Portland on Thursday afternoon, according to ABC News sources.
The shooting occurred near East Burnside and 141st Avenue.
Updated 3:38pm PT January 8, 2026
The shooting occurred near East Burnside and 141st Avenue.
Updated 3:38pm PT January 8, 2026
January 8, 2026 at 11:44 PM
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents shot two people in Portland on Thursday afternoon, according to ABC News sources.
The shooting occurred near East Burnside and 141st Avenue.
Updated 3:38pm PT January 8, 2026
The shooting occurred near East Burnside and 141st Avenue.
Updated 3:38pm PT January 8, 2026
Figuring out the logistics of moving back to Canada (selling our house, HR approvals, what items to bring) has generally sucked ass but is a decision I feel more sure of every day. What’s stunning is the number of well-meaning American friends who ask if we’re sure we’re not overreacting. Pardon???
January 8, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Figuring out the logistics of moving back to Canada (selling our house, HR approvals, what items to bring) has generally sucked ass but is a decision I feel more sure of every day. What’s stunning is the number of well-meaning American friends who ask if we’re sure we’re not overreacting. Pardon???
Can someone in Seattle show this to SDOT so we can get the Ballard bridge “merge of death” sorted 😭
Zohran just went out and fixed the Williamsburg Bridge bike entrance. Just did it. No faffing, no nonsense. Bam. Fixed.
January 6, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Can someone in Seattle show this to SDOT so we can get the Ballard bridge “merge of death” sorted 😭
This is so perfectly up my alley and it comes out so soon!!! What a treat!
🚨⚠️ Release Date Disclosure! ⚠️🚨
TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.
DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck
This is what we know, so far.
TRAILER: VIDEO EVIDENCE, see below. Please watch, assimilate and share.
DESIGNATION: TR-49
GENRE: NARRATIVE DEDUCTION / AUDIO_DRAMA
DATE: 21st JANUARY
PLATFORMS: iOS / PC / Mac / Deck
This is what we know, so far.
TR-49 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by inkleStudios
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
This is so perfectly up my alley and it comes out so soon!!! What a treat!
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hi everybody! I'm urgently looking for full-time game writing/narrative design work.
I'm a 6-year industry pro working with both AAA and indie studios on titles like Borderlands 4, Endoparasitic, and [REDACTED]. I also edit and consult!
Updated portfolio is live on my new site:
www.nessacannon.com
I'm a 6-year industry pro working with both AAA and indie studios on titles like Borderlands 4, Endoparasitic, and [REDACTED]. I also edit and consult!
Updated portfolio is live on my new site:
www.nessacannon.com
NESSA CANNON
Experienced game writer and narrative designer available for commissions, assignments, and contract work.
www.nessacannon.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:39 PM
hi everybody! I'm urgently looking for full-time game writing/narrative design work.
I'm a 6-year industry pro working with both AAA and indie studios on titles like Borderlands 4, Endoparasitic, and [REDACTED]. I also edit and consult!
Updated portfolio is live on my new site:
www.nessacannon.com
I'm a 6-year industry pro working with both AAA and indie studios on titles like Borderlands 4, Endoparasitic, and [REDACTED]. I also edit and consult!
Updated portfolio is live on my new site:
www.nessacannon.com
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Really hoping that anyone making a "Games to look forward to in 2026" list hasn't forgotten about our game, Forbidden Solitaire, which is due out early in 2026.
store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
Forbidden Solitaire on Steam
Forbidden Solitaire is a card-slashing horror game about unearthing the contents of a cryptic 1995 CD-ROM that should have never existed. From the creators of Ancient Enemy and Home Safety Hotline.
store.steampowered.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Really hoping that anyone making a "Games to look forward to in 2026" list hasn't forgotten about our game, Forbidden Solitaire, which is due out early in 2026.
store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
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i got enamored with bluesky's new years mascot, the festive lemon pig 🍋 🎉
January 2, 2026 at 5:45 AM
i got enamored with bluesky's new years mascot, the festive lemon pig 🍋 🎉
Extremely obsessed with my lucky lemon piglet 💛🍋
January 1, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Extremely obsessed with my lucky lemon piglet 💛🍋