Chris Schilling
@schillingc.bsky.social
Editorial director, @lostincult. Author of Heartbeats, Dreams and Laser Eyes: 15 Years of Simogo; Outer Wilds: Design Works; IMMORTALITY: Design Works. Critic (games/film). Formerly deputy editor, Edge. chris@lostincult.co.uk.
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that person: "fame is easy to walk away from"
the internet chum bucket on every single page: "you won't BELIEVE what Scooter Kid #1 from Back to the Future looks like now!"
the internet chum bucket on every single page: "you won't BELIEVE what Scooter Kid #1 from Back to the Future looks like now!"
This is wrong twice over, in that a) having a lot of followers *on Bluesky* is not 'fame' and b) actually being famous is not something that is 'easy to walk away from', because people still have this thing called 'memory'.
Cool. Except fame (if you can call it that) is easy to walk away from.
I have almost near to zero sympathy.
I have almost near to zero sympathy.
February 15, 2026 at 11:38 AM
that person: "fame is easy to walk away from"
the internet chum bucket on every single page: "you won't BELIEVE what Scooter Kid #1 from Back to the Future looks like now!"
the internet chum bucket on every single page: "you won't BELIEVE what Scooter Kid #1 from Back to the Future looks like now!"
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It's my birthday, or was until 20 minutes ago, so there's a new version of LUGE 2026 up:
* Quick restart once you're done with the Daily (cc: @dreofthedead.bsky.social)
* New "ALL MY GHOSTS" feature (in settings) which is cool
stecurran.com/LUGE2026/
* Quick restart once you're done with the Daily (cc: @dreofthedead.bsky.social)
* New "ALL MY GHOSTS" feature (in settings) which is cool
stecurran.com/LUGE2026/
February 15, 2026 at 12:21 AM
It's my birthday, or was until 20 minutes ago, so there's a new version of LUGE 2026 up:
* Quick restart once you're done with the Daily (cc: @dreofthedead.bsky.social)
* New "ALL MY GHOSTS" feature (in settings) which is cool
stecurran.com/LUGE2026/
* Quick restart once you're done with the Daily (cc: @dreofthedead.bsky.social)
* New "ALL MY GHOSTS" feature (in settings) which is cool
stecurran.com/LUGE2026/
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As a Valentine’s treat to myself I backed ABIDE www.kickstarter.com/projects/637... @king-spooner.bsky.social is ticking so many of my boxes with this project I’m convinced he’s somehow been reading my secret diary
ABIDE
A stop motion horror game from the makers of Judero and Mashina.
www.kickstarter.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:41 PM
As a Valentine’s treat to myself I backed ABIDE www.kickstarter.com/projects/637... @king-spooner.bsky.social is ticking so many of my boxes with this project I’m convinced he’s somehow been reading my secret diary
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learning about Tolkein's disdain for planes has had me referring to the Nazgul as the wight brothers
February 13, 2026 at 4:49 PM
learning about Tolkein's disdain for planes has had me referring to the Nazgul as the wight brothers
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Ultros: Design Works from @lostincult.co.uk is a fantastic deep dive into the development of the game that showcases its unique artwork throughout!
Check out my review in the replies and find more upcoming Design Works releases 👇
Check out my review in the replies and find more upcoming Design Works releases 👇
February 14, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Ultros: Design Works from @lostincult.co.uk is a fantastic deep dive into the development of the game that showcases its unique artwork throughout!
Check out my review in the replies and find more upcoming Design Works releases 👇
Check out my review in the replies and find more upcoming Design Works releases 👇
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To give you an idea of how deranged the UK has become about gender stuff, here's Enid Blyton - the absolute avatar of classic English conservatism and a huge fan of racist "gollywogs" - casually describing a gender non-conforming kid in the 1940s and having their friends be totally cool with it.
February 14, 2026 at 11:33 AM
To give you an idea of how deranged the UK has become about gender stuff, here's Enid Blyton - the absolute avatar of classic English conservatism and a huge fan of racist "gollywogs" - casually describing a gender non-conforming kid in the 1940s and having their friends be totally cool with it.
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Why did they call it Untitled John Wick Game and not Baba Yaga Is You?
February 13, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Why did they call it Untitled John Wick Game and not Baba Yaga Is You?
They all pass the Bechdel test
when you think about it, the Dead or Alive Xtreme games are actually incredibly woke (all of the characters are women)
February 13, 2026 at 1:16 PM
They all pass the Bechdel test
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nobody posted the clip anywhere so i went and dug the whole episode up
February 13, 2026 at 5:22 AM
nobody posted the clip anywhere so i went and dug the whole episode up
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Really like the look of that Star Wars racing game
February 13, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Really like the look of that Star Wars racing game
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This week on The Bathysphere we have a lovely essay by Chris on the brutalist parkour game VHOLUME:
buttondown.com/Bathysphere/...
buttondown.com/Bathysphere/...
February 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
This week on The Bathysphere we have a lovely essay by Chris on the brutalist parkour game VHOLUME:
buttondown.com/Bathysphere/...
buttondown.com/Bathysphere/...
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Looking good so far!! If you've played the demo, please consider leaving a review on Steam, it helps a lot ❤️
February 12, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Looking good so far!! If you've played the demo, please consider leaving a review on Steam, it helps a lot ❤️
Working on something that, assuming it comes off, I reckon some of you are going to lose your shit over
February 12, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Working on something that, assuming it comes off, I reckon some of you are going to lose your shit over
Went hands-on with two of these yesterday and the press shots don't quite do them justice. Seeing (and smelling! That fresh print scent, mmmm) is believing. Among the best things I've ever been involved with
I'm so proud to show this off... 🥲
We've started receiving stock of our first four physical game EDITIONS! First wave games will start shipping at the end of the month.
Just... look at 'em. Best physical games in the world. Absolutely stunning. ❤️
mailchi.mp/lostincult/a...
We've started receiving stock of our first four physical game EDITIONS! First wave games will start shipping at the end of the month.
Just... look at 'em. Best physical games in the world. Absolutely stunning. ❤️
mailchi.mp/lostincult/a...
February 12, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Went hands-on with two of these yesterday and the press shots don't quite do them justice. Seeing (and smelling! That fresh print scent, mmmm) is believing. Among the best things I've ever been involved with
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REALLY disappointed to see Popbitch siding with the TERFs and falling for their nasty lies that Robin Ince 'hates women' just because he supports trans people.
Unsubscribed.
Apart from anything else, it's a crap gossip website that's just gullible and prints anything sent in by anybody.
Unsubscribed.
Apart from anything else, it's a crap gossip website that's just gullible and prints anything sent in by anybody.
February 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
REALLY disappointed to see Popbitch siding with the TERFs and falling for their nasty lies that Robin Ince 'hates women' just because he supports trans people.
Unsubscribed.
Apart from anything else, it's a crap gossip website that's just gullible and prints anything sent in by anybody.
Unsubscribed.
Apart from anything else, it's a crap gossip website that's just gullible and prints anything sent in by anybody.
I feel like social media mostly incentivises the opposite, but recommending things you've enjoyed that people have put hard work into is good for the soul IMO
February 12, 2026 at 2:50 PM
I feel like social media mostly incentivises the opposite, but recommending things you've enjoyed that people have put hard work into is good for the soul IMO
This is also excellent, even if I'm slightly annoyed I still don't have a copy of Keza's book yet
New episode! We're joined by The Guardian's @mackeza.bsky.social to talk about her new book, Super Nintendo, which is out now in the US and February 12th in the UK.
Listen wherever you get podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/5L2z...
Listen wherever you get podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/5L2z...
Episode 264: Writing the Book on Nintendo + the Top 10 Most Underrated Nintendo Games (with Keza MacDonald)
open.spotify.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM
This is also excellent, even if I'm slightly annoyed I still don't have a copy of Keza's book yet
This is hugely enjoyable, the last two game picks in particular.
Joining us for our first episode of 2026 is the mathmetician and narrative designer, @jon.inkle.co.
In 2011, Jon co-founded the independent studio Inkle, and has since worked on titles such as 80 Days, A Highland Song, and now a game set in a wartime computer: TR-49.
Listen now: apple.co/45JM19p
In 2011, Jon co-founded the independent studio Inkle, and has since worked on titles such as 80 Days, A Highland Song, and now a game set in a wartime computer: TR-49.
Listen now: apple.co/45JM19p
February 12, 2026 at 2:46 PM
This is hugely enjoyable, the last two game picks in particular.
Simon Gregson (aka Steve McDonald) was a couple of years above me
Who's the most famous alum of your high school?
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
guys i just found out i went to the same high school as howard lutnick. please respect my privacy at this time.
February 12, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Simon Gregson (aka Steve McDonald) was a couple of years above me
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Ah, what a nice surprise to be credited on a popular and acclaimed new indie game. Anyway, time to take a huge sip of coffee and log into BlueSky
February 12, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Ah, what a nice surprise to be credited on a popular and acclaimed new indie game. Anyway, time to take a huge sip of coffee and log into BlueSky
It's okay, I didn't want to get anything done today anyway
February 12, 2026 at 9:48 AM
It's okay, I didn't want to get anything done today anyway
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By the end of this thread I was punching the air and donning my lucky pants in preparation for battle
Man I'm so goddamn sick of ai. "Wahhh you can't have a reasonable conversation about ai on here," yeah maybe be mad about the two year parade of scam artists and financial charlatans and environmental ruiners who have radicalized everyone against the spell check that agrees with you
February 12, 2026 at 8:04 AM
By the end of this thread I was punching the air and donning my lucky pants in preparation for battle
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Phonopolis Demo is OUT NOW on Steam!! 📣
store.steampowered.com/app/4109130/...
Take a look at how we built the cardboard city by hand.
store.steampowered.com/app/4109130/...
Take a look at how we built the cardboard city by hand.
February 11, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Phonopolis Demo is OUT NOW on Steam!! 📣
store.steampowered.com/app/4109130/...
Take a look at how we built the cardboard city by hand.
store.steampowered.com/app/4109130/...
Take a look at how we built the cardboard city by hand.