Shareef Jackson
@shareefjackson.bsky.social
Math teacher, college adjunct, gaming professor, STEM diversity advocate. Video games, TTRPGs and more he/him https://shareefjackson.com/
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It's been a tough week, but I'm continuing to fight for the best future for this little guy
First 20 min of the most recent Welcome to Derry episode is ROUGH. Don't think i'm gonna make it all the way through
December 10, 2025 at 12:04 AM
First 20 min of the most recent Welcome to Derry episode is ROUGH. Don't think i'm gonna make it all the way through
Come on, y'all know Eagles did not deserve to win this game. This was the correct outcome
December 9, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Come on, y'all know Eagles did not deserve to win this game. This was the correct outcome
Eagles just don't have it tonight. Wow
December 9, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Eagles just don't have it tonight. Wow
This is some great Street Fighter!!! Props to Psycho, Punk, and the rest of FlyQuest
December 8, 2025 at 4:35 AM
This is some great Street Fighter!!! Props to Psycho, Punk, and the rest of FlyQuest
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I am often asked: What is the best telescope to buy for someone just getting into astronomy?
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As a theorist, I am absolutely useless and can tell you nothing. HOWEVER, my friend the wonderful @philplait.bsky.social is NOT useless and has great advice & relevant links here! ⤵️
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As a theorist, I am absolutely useless and can tell you nothing. HOWEVER, my friend the wonderful @philplait.bsky.social is NOT useless and has great advice & relevant links here! ⤵️
BAN #275: Telescope buying advice, Book: It’s Alive, Dial-A-Moon 2021
30 November 2020 Issue #271
badastronomy.beehiiv.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I am often asked: What is the best telescope to buy for someone just getting into astronomy?
🪐🔭👀
As a theorist, I am absolutely useless and can tell you nothing. HOWEVER, my friend the wonderful @philplait.bsky.social is NOT useless and has great advice & relevant links here! ⤵️
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As a theorist, I am absolutely useless and can tell you nothing. HOWEVER, my friend the wonderful @philplait.bsky.social is NOT useless and has great advice & relevant links here! ⤵️
I would normally have no interest in Bills vs Bengals, but I love a great snowy game
December 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I would normally have no interest in Bills vs Bengals, but I love a great snowy game
Catching up on Pluribus and Josette is my favorite character now.
December 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Catching up on Pluribus and Josette is my favorite character now.
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1b. I, truly, am a systems guy. I'll take Caves of Qud or over God of War every single day of the week. But games have been both crude and sophisticated about both systems and story for decades. Arguing that they only do one well disrespects narrative designers, who work so hard to blend these.
December 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
1b. I, truly, am a systems guy. I'll take Caves of Qud or over God of War every single day of the week. But games have been both crude and sophisticated about both systems and story for decades. Arguing that they only do one well disrespects narrative designers, who work so hard to blend these.
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i guess what i will add in response to this is
1a. A medium, like a system, is what it does. And one of the things it has successfully done for decades now is make people care a lot about the little guys running around on your tv screen.
bsky.app/profile/ibog...
1a. A medium, like a system, is what it does. And one of the things it has successfully done for decades now is make people care a lot about the little guys running around on your tv screen.
bsky.app/profile/ibog...
The interesting, sophisticated thing about games is not whether they can tell stories as well as books or movies (they can’t) or float shocking themes as well as fine art (honestly, who cares).
It’s the manipulation of systems, the play of contingency, the brokenness of machines.
It’s the manipulation of systems, the play of contingency, the brokenness of machines.
December 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
i guess what i will add in response to this is
1a. A medium, like a system, is what it does. And one of the things it has successfully done for decades now is make people care a lot about the little guys running around on your tv screen.
bsky.app/profile/ibog...
1a. A medium, like a system, is what it does. And one of the things it has successfully done for decades now is make people care a lot about the little guys running around on your tv screen.
bsky.app/profile/ibog...
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I'm not going to re-write a whole piece I already wrote 8 years ago, so here
www.vice.com/en/article/s...
www.vice.com/en/article/s...
Stories in Games Aren't Problems, They're Solutions
Lots of video games have terrible stories, but that's no reason to give up telling them.
www.vice.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I'm not going to re-write a whole piece I already wrote 8 years ago, so here
www.vice.com/en/article/s...
www.vice.com/en/article/s...
I wish I still had the youthful, pre-parent energy to pull an all nighter for Metroid Prime 4. Its been a long wait and I have such fond memories of Corruption on the Wii
December 4, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I wish I still had the youthful, pre-parent energy to pull an all nighter for Metroid Prime 4. Its been a long wait and I have such fond memories of Corruption on the Wii
Destiny Renegades opening mission is EXACTLY was I was looking for. Tons of enemies, Star Wars references that aren't necessary to follow the plot, and awesome music and sound effects
December 3, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Destiny Renegades opening mission is EXACTLY was I was looking for. Tons of enemies, Star Wars references that aren't necessary to follow the plot, and awesome music and sound effects
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is an excellent, if relatively uneven, revival that reaches heights worthy of the Metroid name in its best moments.
Our review: https://bit.ly/4pJizrB
Our review: https://bit.ly/4pJizrB
December 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is an excellent, if relatively uneven, revival that reaches heights worthy of the Metroid name in its best moments.
Our review: https://bit.ly/4pJizrB
Our review: https://bit.ly/4pJizrB
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Metroid Prime 4 excels when it’s actually being Metroid
Metroid Prime 4 excels when it’s actually being Metroid
Morph balls, roll out.
buff.ly
December 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Metroid Prime 4 excels when it’s actually being Metroid
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Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Quick Review
December 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Quick Review
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Metroid Prime 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 - the Digital Foundry video review. Simply superb: youtu.be/uhVJ_P6dzFg
December 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Metroid Prime 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 - the Digital Foundry video review. Simply superb: youtu.be/uhVJ_P6dzFg
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The two games I thought of the most while playing Metroid Prime 4 were the original Metroid Prime and Ocarina of Time. Here's my review. www.giantbomb.com/reviews/metr...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review
After a rocky development history, Samus finally lands on the Switch 2 with one of her greatest adventures.
www.giantbomb.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The two games I thought of the most while playing Metroid Prime 4 were the original Metroid Prime and Ocarina of Time. Here's my review. www.giantbomb.com/reviews/metr...
Yes, I am watching Monday Night Raw instead of the Giants. I just can't take it anymore
December 2, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Yes, I am watching Monday Night Raw instead of the Giants. I just can't take it anymore
Jey Uso got robbed
December 2, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Jey Uso got robbed
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November 30, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Four Leaf Clover, Otherside of the Game
What are your favorite songs from Erykah Badu's debut album 'Baduizm' (1997)? | Listen to the album + explore our tribute here: album.ink/EBbaduizm
November 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Four Leaf Clover, Otherside of the Game
"Prime Presents Black Friday Football" is just a very weird phrase
November 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"Prime Presents Black Friday Football" is just a very weird phrase
Upside down you're turning me!
November 28, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Upside down you're turning me!
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today, both Americas come together
November 28, 2025 at 1:09 AM
today, both Americas come together