Chris Allcock
@taskbaarchitect.com
Writer and Video Game Designer for hire. Wrangles words, finds fun. Opinions are my own!
While they're focusing on this VITAL LORE they also need to explain why he looked like Brosnan during the GoldenEye pre-titles instead of Dalton, why he had to earn his 00 licence again in Casino Royale, why he didn't recognise Blofeld even though he shot his wife, why he was at the 2012 Olympics...
James Bond’s death in No Time to Die is causing a nightmare for the next film. Writers are stuck because Bond “was blown to pieces.”
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
November 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
While they're focusing on this VITAL LORE they also need to explain why he looked like Brosnan during the GoldenEye pre-titles instead of Dalton, why he had to earn his 00 licence again in Casino Royale, why he didn't recognise Blofeld even though he shot his wife, why he was at the 2012 Olympics...
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okay, seriously: if we were to corral this, would anyone be interested in contributing? Here is the google form:
forms.gle/m2V4j4cDvwNu...
forms.gle/m2V4j4cDvwNu...
November 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
okay, seriously: if we were to corral this, would anyone be interested in contributing? Here is the google form:
forms.gle/m2V4j4cDvwNu...
forms.gle/m2V4j4cDvwNu...
Just trying to plough through the latest batch of Futurama.
Christ.
Chrrriiiiiiissssstttt.
Christ.
Chrrriiiiiiissssstttt.
November 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Just trying to plough through the latest batch of Futurama.
Christ.
Chrrriiiiiiissssstttt.
Christ.
Chrrriiiiiiissssstttt.
"Y'ever seen a fainted body, kid?" Detective Pikachu's eyes narrowed. "Cos lemme tell ya, nothing they teach in your classroom can really prepare you. Lying there, breathing shallow, exactly half their money gone."
It reached for a pecha berry on auto-pilot, then caught itself. "Hell of a thing."
It reached for a pecha berry on auto-pilot, then caught itself. "Hell of a thing."
November 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
"Y'ever seen a fainted body, kid?" Detective Pikachu's eyes narrowed. "Cos lemme tell ya, nothing they teach in your classroom can really prepare you. Lying there, breathing shallow, exactly half their money gone."
It reached for a pecha berry on auto-pilot, then caught itself. "Hell of a thing."
It reached for a pecha berry on auto-pilot, then caught itself. "Hell of a thing."
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If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
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Magma stream collab hosted by @itmeanspencil.bsky.social and featuring @itmeanspencil.bsky.social, @masamah.bsky.social, @taskbaarchitect.com and myself
November 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Magma stream collab hosted by @itmeanspencil.bsky.social and featuring @itmeanspencil.bsky.social, @masamah.bsky.social, @taskbaarchitect.com and myself
The thing about Mario Kart 64 is two things:
1. It's DEFIANTLY trying to explore all the things it's possible for a kart racer track to 'be' in a 3D space. Some work! Others, meh.
2. It was the first game that allowed for all four of those controller ports to be used, and you bet your arse we did!
1. It's DEFIANTLY trying to explore all the things it's possible for a kart racer track to 'be' in a 3D space. Some work! Others, meh.
2. It was the first game that allowed for all four of those controller ports to be used, and you bet your arse we did!
MK64's reception over time looks like a bell curve. First it was looked down on for not being as good as Super Mario Kart.
Then Diddy Kong Racing came out 9 months later and did everything SO much better that it kicked off the "aged poorly" cycle that went on for the next decade or so.
Then Diddy Kong Racing came out 9 months later and did everything SO much better that it kicked off the "aged poorly" cycle that went on for the next decade or so.
People were already saying MK64 "hasn't held up well" back in 2007? Lmao. This was before Mario Kart Wii even came out
November 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The thing about Mario Kart 64 is two things:
1. It's DEFIANTLY trying to explore all the things it's possible for a kart racer track to 'be' in a 3D space. Some work! Others, meh.
2. It was the first game that allowed for all four of those controller ports to be used, and you bet your arse we did!
1. It's DEFIANTLY trying to explore all the things it's possible for a kart racer track to 'be' in a 3D space. Some work! Others, meh.
2. It was the first game that allowed for all four of those controller ports to be used, and you bet your arse we did!
Oi. You. News! Yes you, the pissing NEWS. I don't need "four key takeaways", I need the news. Give me the actual news from you, The News.
One of the delights of being a functional human being is that *YOU* tell me what happened and *I* decide how to feel about it.
One of the delights of being a functional human being is that *YOU* tell me what happened and *I* decide how to feel about it.
November 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Oi. You. News! Yes you, the pissing NEWS. I don't need "four key takeaways", I need the news. Give me the actual news from you, The News.
One of the delights of being a functional human being is that *YOU* tell me what happened and *I* decide how to feel about it.
One of the delights of being a functional human being is that *YOU* tell me what happened and *I* decide how to feel about it.
This is the time! if you were on the fence and maybe want your name to be in the book or a signed copy (perhaps with a genuine @stuartgipp.bsky.social Merry somewhere) there's no better opportunity!
November 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
This is the time! if you were on the fence and maybe want your name to be in the book or a signed copy (perhaps with a genuine @stuartgipp.bsky.social Merry somewhere) there's no better opportunity!
"I am acquainted with the Yamato, Commander, recommend beaming over to the aft station of their bridge!"
-- Lt. Worf, about to board a ship that is literally identical to the Enterprise.
-- Lt. Worf, about to board a ship that is literally identical to the Enterprise.
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
"I am acquainted with the Yamato, Commander, recommend beaming over to the aft station of their bridge!"
-- Lt. Worf, about to board a ship that is literally identical to the Enterprise.
-- Lt. Worf, about to board a ship that is literally identical to the Enterprise.
I dare High Society to goujon new and interesting things.
November 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I dare High Society to goujon new and interesting things.
A Reaper Fortress mega-stash on Ghoul and Glory weekend, you say? Oooh, maybe just the one...
November 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A Reaper Fortress mega-stash on Ghoul and Glory weekend, you say? Oooh, maybe just the one...
Friday night drawing practice! A bit quicker, and sort of a sequel. Happy #Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Friday night drawing practice! A bit quicker, and sort of a sequel. Happy #Halloween!
Kickstarter cares about NESBOOK, and you should too.
October 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Kickstarter cares about NESBOOK, and you should too.
Random chatting has led me to the concept of a Squawks statue with a torch in his claws that functions as an LED lamp, and now I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT THIS.
October 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Random chatting has led me to the concept of a Squawks statue with a torch in his claws that functions as an LED lamp, and now I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT THIS.
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The NESBOOK Kickstarter is LIVE!
Back! Share!! Support!!!
Get your copy of this unique and, frankly, gorgeous love letter to Nintendo's eternally fascinating grey box!
Written by me and with contributors from across the NES fan-verse!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nin...
Back! Share!! Support!!!
Get your copy of this unique and, frankly, gorgeous love letter to Nintendo's eternally fascinating grey box!
Written by me and with contributors from across the NES fan-verse!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nin...
NESBOOK: The Unofficial NES Companion
An unofficial coffee table companion to the NES hardware and software, with bespoke artwork and photography
www.kickstarter.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The NESBOOK Kickstarter is LIVE!
Back! Share!! Support!!!
Get your copy of this unique and, frankly, gorgeous love letter to Nintendo's eternally fascinating grey box!
Written by me and with contributors from across the NES fan-verse!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nin...
Back! Share!! Support!!!
Get your copy of this unique and, frankly, gorgeous love letter to Nintendo's eternally fascinating grey box!
Written by me and with contributors from across the NES fan-verse!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nin...
Like @geekcritique.org , I got into Trek via my Mum, who had grown up with it herself and who was diligently collecting every VHS as they were released in the 80s. (A mere two episodes per tape!)
She'd put them on while ironing; the first episode I glommed onto was 'Shore Leave'. And from there...
She'd put them on while ironing; the first episode I glommed onto was 'Shore Leave'. And from there...
My mom got me into Trek when I was a kid and most Trek fans I know/ encounter are women. And the lead of my Star Trek show was a woman, as was the captain of the ship. So shut the fuck up.
October 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Like @geekcritique.org , I got into Trek via my Mum, who had grown up with it herself and who was diligently collecting every VHS as they were released in the 80s. (A mere two episodes per tape!)
She'd put them on while ironing; the first episode I glommed onto was 'Shore Leave'. And from there...
She'd put them on while ironing; the first episode I glommed onto was 'Shore Leave'. And from there...
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My mom was *huge* into TNG. Here I am trying to keep her from watching the original airing of Yesterday's Enterprise.
October 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
My mom was *huge* into TNG. Here I am trying to keep her from watching the original airing of Yesterday's Enterprise.
Katamari is one of those series where I'll never feel bad about just slavishly using a guide to find the collectables. Getting to them at the right size to roll them up - and then finishing the stage successfully to 'bank' them - can be tricky enough!
October 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Katamari is one of those series where I'll never feel bad about just slavishly using a guide to find the collectables. Getting to them at the right size to roll them up - and then finishing the stage successfully to 'bank' them - can be tricky enough!
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Happy 35th anniversary Treehouse of Horror
October 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Happy 35th anniversary Treehouse of Horror
Spooky Friday drawing practice on the last weekend before Halloween! Wanted to add some spooky red eyes and more dramatic shading to this but I'd be here until Monday...
October 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Spooky Friday drawing practice on the last weekend before Halloween! Wanted to add some spooky red eyes and more dramatic shading to this but I'd be here until Monday...
I don't know why people are surprised by the scale of this new ballroom; he's got LOADS of classified document boxes to pile up.
October 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I don't know why people are surprised by the scale of this new ballroom; he's got LOADS of classified document boxes to pile up.
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“Wanna know how I got these cars?”
-the Joker in tomorrow’s Sonic CrossWorlds Joker festival
-the Joker in tomorrow’s Sonic CrossWorlds Joker festival
October 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
“Wanna know how I got these cars?”
-the Joker in tomorrow’s Sonic CrossWorlds Joker festival
-the Joker in tomorrow’s Sonic CrossWorlds Joker festival
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This video hits the nail on the head. I don't want every show to be these 8-10 episode mega dramas. Sometimes I just want that nice procedural "adventure of the week"
Been sorely missing that in general but especially Trek & Who.
youtu.be/ajAqVMUbHOY?...
Been sorely missing that in general but especially Trek & Who.
youtu.be/ajAqVMUbHOY?...
I Want Worse Looking TV Shows with More Episodes
YouTube video by Rowan J Coleman
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
This video hits the nail on the head. I don't want every show to be these 8-10 episode mega dramas. Sometimes I just want that nice procedural "adventure of the week"
Been sorely missing that in general but especially Trek & Who.
youtu.be/ajAqVMUbHOY?...
Been sorely missing that in general but especially Trek & Who.
youtu.be/ajAqVMUbHOY?...