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ears still ringing, arms still swinging
ears still ringing, arms still swinging
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slow burn space yaoi
So this plumber eats mushrooms to fight evil turtles to rescue a princess.
February 9, 2026 at 11:07 PM
slow burn space yaoi
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Extremely exciting news: We're hiring a full-time film critic to come work with me at The A.V. Club!
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
The A.V. Club hiring Film Critic in Greater Chicago Area | LinkedIn
Posted 8:42:22 PM. The A.V. Club is seeking an experienced Film Critic to join our team of trenchant writers and…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
www.linkedin.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Extremely exciting news: We're hiring a full-time film critic to come work with me at The A.V. Club!
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
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Big feature about the #RemoveKagawa movement and fans feeling that the bloom has been off the rose for the Yakuza/Like A Dragon games, with this latest controversy being a last straw for many.
February 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Big feature about the #RemoveKagawa movement and fans feeling that the bloom has been off the rose for the Yakuza/Like A Dragon games, with this latest controversy being a last straw for many.
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Are you in dev, media, or content creation and have a story to tell about why Pokemon is special to you, has influenced your work, or overall just made an impact on your life? Would you want to tell me about it for a 30th anniversary Kotaku story? Get in touch: kshepard@kotaku.com. RTs appreciated!
a boy in a red hat is kneeling next to a pikachu in a forest .
ALT: a boy in a red hat is kneeling next to a pikachu in a forest .
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February 2, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Are you in dev, media, or content creation and have a story to tell about why Pokemon is special to you, has influenced your work, or overall just made an impact on your life? Would you want to tell me about it for a 30th anniversary Kotaku story? Get in touch: kshepard@kotaku.com. RTs appreciated!
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Overwatch Actor Calls Out Her Hero's 'Ozempic-Chic' Character Design As Fans Beg For Changes https://kotaku.com/overwatch-anran-face-comparison-change-voice-fareeha-2000666873
Overwatch Actor Supports Fan Campaign To Redesign Her Character
Fans are begging Blizzard to change Anran’s face back to what it used to look like
kotaku.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Overwatch Actor Calls Out Her Hero's 'Ozempic-Chic' Character Design As Fans Beg For Changes https://kotaku.com/overwatch-anran-face-comparison-change-voice-fareeha-2000666873
Today is 2/6/26 which means it’s Raichu Day, and I have struggled all day to find the words for how much this rat singlehandedly keeps my mental health afloat.
February 7, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Today is 2/6/26 which means it’s Raichu Day, and I have struggled all day to find the words for how much this rat singlehandedly keeps my mental health afloat.
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Mamdani: "I speak of Renee Good, whose final words to the man who murdered her were, 'I'm not mad at you.' I speak of Alex Pretti who died as he lived, caring for the stranger. ICE shot him bc he did something they could never fathom ... let us offer a new path: one of defiance through compassion."
February 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Mamdani: "I speak of Renee Good, whose final words to the man who murdered her were, 'I'm not mad at you.' I speak of Alex Pretti who died as he lived, caring for the stranger. ICE shot him bc he did something they could never fathom ... let us offer a new path: one of defiance through compassion."
My plan is to start responding to these today, but I'm definitely still looking for more folks who might have a story to share. If you're a dev, media person, or content creator and Pokemon has ever had an impact on your life or work, I'd love to hear from you.
Are you in dev, media, or content creation and have a story to tell about why Pokemon is special to you, has influenced your work, or overall just made an impact on your life? Would you want to tell me about it for a 30th anniversary Kotaku story? Get in touch: kshepard@kotaku.com. RTs appreciated!
a boy in a red hat is kneeling next to a pikachu in a forest .
ALT: a boy in a red hat is kneeling next to a pikachu in a forest .
media.tenor.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:51 PM
My plan is to start responding to these today, but I'm definitely still looking for more folks who might have a story to share. If you're a dev, media person, or content creator and Pokemon has ever had an impact on your life or work, I'd love to hear from you.
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Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
February 6, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
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me an hour ago vs me after finding out about baldur’s gate show that canonizes events of bg3 run by my sworn enemy craig mazin
February 6, 2026 at 12:43 AM
me an hour ago vs me after finding out about baldur’s gate show that canonizes events of bg3 run by my sworn enemy craig mazin
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Hello! I'm looking to speak to anyone who works, or has worked in a diversity position at a major studio or publisher (or whatever it's been called at that company, inclusive growth, DEI, whatever!). Conversations can be 100% anon, of course, via DM here or email lukeATaftermathDOTsite. Thanks!
February 5, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Hello! I'm looking to speak to anyone who works, or has worked in a diversity position at a major studio or publisher (or whatever it's been called at that company, inclusive growth, DEI, whatever!). Conversations can be 100% anon, of course, via DM here or email lukeATaftermathDOTsite. Thanks!
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it's illegal to be queer in nigeria, but queer people still exist there (as they do everywhere). nigerian reporter ebenezer mowete spoke to queer local gamers about how they do and don't express their identities when they play --> www.mothership.blog/queer-nigeri...
We spoke to queer Nigerian gamers about the identities they hide online
Voice chat can mean teamwork, coordination, and banter, but for many of the queer Nigerian gamers we spoke to, the mic is a risk assessment tool.
www.mothership.blog
February 5, 2026 at 7:12 PM
it's illegal to be queer in nigeria, but queer people still exist there (as they do everywhere). nigerian reporter ebenezer mowete spoke to queer local gamers about how they do and don't express their identities when they play --> www.mothership.blog/queer-nigeri...
respect to every man i've met on grindr, none of them have given me something worth half a grand
“Grindr has begun early testing on a new subscription service called “Edge,” in select American cities; the service has a series of different price points that range from $80 a week to $500 a month based on the level of subscription chosen.”
Grindr Is Testing a Premium AI Tier With a $500 Monthly Price Tag
The move is part of the app's plans to become “an AI-first company."
www.them.us
February 5, 2026 at 7:35 PM
respect to every man i've met on grindr, none of them have given me something worth half a grand
it's february 5th and that means it's been 13 years since sony left sly cooper stranded in ancient egypt and then later refused to greenlight the dlc that was going to get him out!!!!!
February 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
it's february 5th and that means it's been 13 years since sony left sly cooper stranded in ancient egypt and then later refused to greenlight the dlc that was going to get him out!!!!!
this court orders a danganronpa 2x2 release date
a black and white teddy bear is sitting on a throne in a room .
ALT: a black and white teddy bear is sitting on a throne in a room .
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February 5, 2026 at 1:56 PM
this court orders a danganronpa 2x2 release date
sir cumference would be a great drag name
February 5, 2026 at 4:30 AM
sir cumference would be a great drag name
opened the soldier: 76 wikipedia page, on which i am cited like this
February 5, 2026 at 4:03 AM
opened the soldier: 76 wikipedia page, on which i am cited like this
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In which we meet both Dorian and Davrin and I thank Andraste I have two hands and two holes.
As word of a new Blight spreads across Thedas, we cross paths with the Grey Wardens and the find us at the center of one Dragon Age: The Veilguard's most difficult choices. Episode 3 of our retrospective is streaming now: soundcloud.com/normandyfm/d...
February 4, 2026 at 5:11 PM
In which we meet both Dorian and Davrin and I thank Andraste I have two hands and two holes.
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Instead of Half-Life 3 we're getting Reddit for chatbots
The tech world's obsession with AI just delayed Valve's Steam Machine https://kotaku.com/steam-machine-price-release-date-preorder-ai-valve-2000665802
Valve's Steam Machine Just Got Delayed Because Of The AI Race
The console-like gaming PCs won't be coming in early 2026 as originally planned
kotaku.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Instead of Half-Life 3 we're getting Reddit for chatbots