Rob "Wear A Mask" Rich
@robsteinone.bsky.social
(he/him) Designer, amateur toy art critic, goofball. Columnist and Exploits Games Editor at Unwinnable.
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https://linktr.ee/RobsteinOne
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https://linktr.ee/RobsteinOne
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I don't believe I've ever seen Ted Levine speak so candidly about his regrets of portraying Buffalo Bill in THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. He and some of the crew on the film were asked about the film's cultural transphobia by The Hollywood Reporter.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
February 17, 2026 at 4:46 PM
I don't believe I've ever seen Ted Levine speak so candidly about his regrets of portraying Buffalo Bill in THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. He and some of the crew on the film were asked about the film's cultural transphobia by The Hollywood Reporter.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
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✨i'm looking to talk to folks who make/design faces in video games for a story on @mothership.blog! please reach out if you'd like to talk.
email: nicolecarpenterwrites@gmail.com
signal: nicolecarpenter.87
email: nicolecarpenterwrites@gmail.com
signal: nicolecarpenter.87
February 17, 2026 at 4:47 PM
✨i'm looking to talk to folks who make/design faces in video games for a story on @mothership.blog! please reach out if you'd like to talk.
email: nicolecarpenterwrites@gmail.com
signal: nicolecarpenter.87
email: nicolecarpenterwrites@gmail.com
signal: nicolecarpenter.87
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"It's not artificial intelligence. It's African intelligence."
Michael Geoffrey Asia, the secretary general of the Data Labelers Association in Kenya tells @jasonkoebler.bsky.social about the notoriously brutal and underpaid work of training AI.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH65...
Michael Geoffrey Asia, the secretary general of the Data Labelers Association in Kenya tells @jasonkoebler.bsky.social about the notoriously brutal and underpaid work of training AI.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH65...
February 17, 2026 at 2:59 PM
"It's not artificial intelligence. It's African intelligence."
Michael Geoffrey Asia, the secretary general of the Data Labelers Association in Kenya tells @jasonkoebler.bsky.social about the notoriously brutal and underpaid work of training AI.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH65...
Michael Geoffrey Asia, the secretary general of the Data Labelers Association in Kenya tells @jasonkoebler.bsky.social about the notoriously brutal and underpaid work of training AI.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH65...
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jesse jackson was constantly played as a punchline on 90s late-night TV to the point that i didn't understand his history of activism and serious left-leaning political platform until i was much older. i have to think, to some degree, that was on purpose.
February 17, 2026 at 3:40 PM
jesse jackson was constantly played as a punchline on 90s late-night TV to the point that i didn't understand his history of activism and serious left-leaning political platform until i was much older. i have to think, to some degree, that was on purpose.
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RFK Jr.: ‘Time In Hot Cars Helps Babies To Sweat Out Toxins’ https://theonion.com/rfk-jr-time-in-hot-cars-helps-babies-to-sweat-out-toxins/
February 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
RFK Jr.: ‘Time In Hot Cars Helps Babies To Sweat Out Toxins’ https://theonion.com/rfk-jr-time-in-hot-cars-helps-babies-to-sweat-out-toxins/
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My evolving relationship with streaming. 🏴☠️
February 17, 2026 at 11:33 AM
My evolving relationship with streaming. 🏴☠️
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Valve itself allows many AI generated games onto their storefront, as well.
Valve warns of Steam Deck OLED stock issues due to RAM shortage
Valve warns of Steam Deck OLED stock issues due to RAM shortage
Hardware manufacturers are struggling to secure key components due to rampant demand within the AI industry.
www.gamedeveloper.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Valve itself allows many AI generated games onto their storefront, as well.
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I think kids growing up in the Trump era should be told clearly that they are being raised under a regime that espouses white supremacy as if it is a legitimate politics, the same as any other.
Denny Carter on talking to your children about the president's racism, which becomes more normalized all the time:
https://badfaithtimes.com/tell-your-kids-this-shit-is-racist/
https://badfaithtimes.com/tell-your-kids-this-shit-is-racist/
Tell Your Kids This Shit Is Racist
American children deserve to know they're being raised under a white supremacist regime.
badfaithtimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:32 AM
I think kids growing up in the Trump era should be told clearly that they are being raised under a regime that espouses white supremacy as if it is a legitimate politics, the same as any other.
Looks like I'm vagueposting THIS again.
"I’m just so goddamn sick of seeing people, websites and general public sentiment regularly ping-pong between rightfully condemning a company for atrocious practices, then talking about that same company’s newest announcement. Sometimes within the same week."
"I’m just so goddamn sick of seeing people, websites and general public sentiment regularly ping-pong between rightfully condemning a company for atrocious practices, then talking about that same company’s newest announcement. Sometimes within the same week."
“But She’s Got a New Hat!” - Unwinnable
It’s not a new pattern of behavior or anything, but Rob is… just… so sick and tired of seeing “company bad” one week and then “new thing from company!” the next.
unwinnable.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Looks like I'm vagueposting THIS again.
"I’m just so goddamn sick of seeing people, websites and general public sentiment regularly ping-pong between rightfully condemning a company for atrocious practices, then talking about that same company’s newest announcement. Sometimes within the same week."
"I’m just so goddamn sick of seeing people, websites and general public sentiment regularly ping-pong between rightfully condemning a company for atrocious practices, then talking about that same company’s newest announcement. Sometimes within the same week."
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It's bittersweet seeing a legend like James Baxter pop in to guest-animate a sequence for some TV series now and then
On the one hand: holy shit James Baxter is one of the best to ever do it
On the other: the infrastructure that cultivated James Baxter's skills doesn't really exist anymore
On the one hand: holy shit James Baxter is one of the best to ever do it
On the other: the infrastructure that cultivated James Baxter's skills doesn't really exist anymore
February 17, 2026 at 6:06 AM
It's bittersweet seeing a legend like James Baxter pop in to guest-animate a sequence for some TV series now and then
On the one hand: holy shit James Baxter is one of the best to ever do it
On the other: the infrastructure that cultivated James Baxter's skills doesn't really exist anymore
On the one hand: holy shit James Baxter is one of the best to ever do it
On the other: the infrastructure that cultivated James Baxter's skills doesn't really exist anymore
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ICE killed a teacher in Georgia today when they chose to chase a man who posed no danger and had no criminal history.
Savannah teacher killed in crash by man fleeing from ICE
According to the Chatham County Police Department, Monday morning’s fatal crash was the result of a chase between Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and a suspect.
www.wtoc.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:28 AM
ICE killed a teacher in Georgia today when they chose to chase a man who posed no danger and had no criminal history.
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Nintendo should hire a bunch of indie developers to make new games for the Virtual Boy service on the Switch 1/2.
February 17, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Nintendo should hire a bunch of indie developers to make new games for the Virtual Boy service on the Switch 1/2.
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“Why do trans women and leftists care so much about Gavin Newsom and whether he gets to be the democratic nominee anyway”
Man I exceedingly rarely get biblical but it’s fucking Matthew 25:40, isn’t it. As you did unto the least of these, so you did unto me. It’s called fucking solidarity. Jfc
Man I exceedingly rarely get biblical but it’s fucking Matthew 25:40, isn’t it. As you did unto the least of these, so you did unto me. It’s called fucking solidarity. Jfc
February 17, 2026 at 1:45 AM
“Why do trans women and leftists care so much about Gavin Newsom and whether he gets to be the democratic nominee anyway”
Man I exceedingly rarely get biblical but it’s fucking Matthew 25:40, isn’t it. As you did unto the least of these, so you did unto me. It’s called fucking solidarity. Jfc
Man I exceedingly rarely get biblical but it’s fucking Matthew 25:40, isn’t it. As you did unto the least of these, so you did unto me. It’s called fucking solidarity. Jfc
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This is why, even if we do miraculously have elections in 2028, you shouldn't expect sweeping reforms. The Democrats like having a police state just as much as the Republicans
Subtle reminder that Barack Obama inherited all of the elements of executive overreach that the neocons developed in the early 2000’s, and rather than dismantle them, he expanded them
February 17, 2026 at 12:17 AM
This is why, even if we do miraculously have elections in 2028, you shouldn't expect sweeping reforms. The Democrats like having a police state just as much as the Republicans
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Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
February 16, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
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Incredible. We got to "Is a pedophile island really all that bad?" five times faster than I thought.
Noah Rothman on the Epstein files: "It is a witch hunt. It‘s a moral panic."
February 16, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Incredible. We got to "Is a pedophile island really all that bad?" five times faster than I thought.
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*throws their torch to light the signal that alerts other fans of hot women in armor*
I've known Kamen Rider G6 from the new Agito movie for 5 minutes and already she's got possibly my favourite femrider suit in the franchise; god it's gorgeous. Look at her! SHE'S GOT BULKKKK. #仮面ライダーG6 #仮面ライダーアギト
February 16, 2026 at 11:03 PM
*throws their torch to light the signal that alerts other fans of hot women in armor*
I've got $25 of superfluous money left to spend and both the Dark Forces and The Thing remaster are on sale for $15 and $20 respectively. This is a tough decision...
February 16, 2026 at 8:36 PM
I've got $25 of superfluous money left to spend and both the Dark Forces and The Thing remaster are on sale for $15 and $20 respectively. This is a tough decision...
Since there are undoubtedly going to be people playing Caves of Qud for the first time today and in the coming weeks, I'm gonna share a few basic tips that I figured out along the way. Because I'm original like that:
February 16, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Since there are undoubtedly going to be people playing Caves of Qud for the first time today and in the coming weeks, I'm gonna share a few basic tips that I figured out along the way. Because I'm original like that:
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Caves of Qud is so fucking good
![Qud menu screenshot describing a purple and green slug
Slog of the Cloaca Hostile, Average IT
A slug has grown too large for its anatomy to know what to do. Bubbles of stinking broth pop over breathing pores the size of elbows, and a fifth phase of trashlike matter leaks out its crusty mantle and down the sharp keel of its back. Where nature had the decency to end the body of the common slug in a muscular foot, Slog's tail is instead a sphincter-choked bilge hose that it uses to spew foul waterfunk about its surroundings.
Loved by mollusks.
Hated by the Girsh for burning one of their leaders in effigy.
Physical features: crushing bands, bilge sphincter
Perfect
[space] Continue](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:o5yjdq6v6y556vpctjnz7ee5/bafkreid2npjogpusxmwqnh2nuuv2gfhjsd7bauyrwwrdv2bnbbynpah2cy@jpeg)
February 16, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Caves of Qud is so fucking good
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regardless of whether you think a new PlayStation should come out any time soon, I do not think one single sector of the tech industry—especially one with such dubious applications—should be able to buy up so many components that it rattles every other consumer tech product for years
Acc to a Bloomberg reporting, Sony is considering to push back the PlayStation 6 to 2028/2029. Nintendo is also considering a Nintendo Switch 2 price increase in 2026.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
February 16, 2026 at 6:41 PM
regardless of whether you think a new PlayStation should come out any time soon, I do not think one single sector of the tech industry—especially one with such dubious applications—should be able to buy up so many components that it rattles every other consumer tech product for years
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With Discord shooting itself in the foot, I've been in forums more and having a good time. I like that it's slower and discussions aren't taken out of context
papercult.club (ttrpg talk)
noescapevg.com/forum/ ( @noescapevg.com has a forum)
www.dosgameclub.com (hang out and discuss DOS games)
papercult.club (ttrpg talk)
noescapevg.com/forum/ ( @noescapevg.com has a forum)
www.dosgameclub.com (hang out and discuss DOS games)
it's 2026. PC Gamer is doing journalism while actual news outlets post more transphobia. a sandwich costs $16 or five easy payments of $5 with SandoLoan
Oh, good: Discord's age verification rollout has ties to Palantir co-founder and panopticon architect Peter Thiel
Discord is "experimenting" with an age authentication vendor whose major investors include Thiel's Founders Fund.
www.pcgamer.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:13 PM
With Discord shooting itself in the foot, I've been in forums more and having a good time. I like that it's slower and discussions aren't taken out of context
papercult.club (ttrpg talk)
noescapevg.com/forum/ ( @noescapevg.com has a forum)
www.dosgameclub.com (hang out and discuss DOS games)
papercult.club (ttrpg talk)
noescapevg.com/forum/ ( @noescapevg.com has a forum)
www.dosgameclub.com (hang out and discuss DOS games)
Also worth mentioning: You can *totally* pull up the "Wish" (debug) menu on a controller, too! So if you're worried about fungal infections ruining your good time by preventing the use of certain gear or growing too many mouths that won't shut up, you can make it go away like on PC. 👍
Now that I can talk about it, I've been playing Caves of Qud on Switch 2 all weekend and I was *not* prepared for just how well it works on a controller. Or how great it is to be able to play on a TV and/or in bed.
Review's coming but tldr: If you love Qud on PC or have wanted to try it out, buy it!
Review's coming but tldr: If you love Qud on PC or have wanted to try it out, buy it!
February 16, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Also worth mentioning: You can *totally* pull up the "Wish" (debug) menu on a controller, too! So if you're worried about fungal infections ruining your good time by preventing the use of certain gear or growing too many mouths that won't shut up, you can make it go away like on PC. 👍