Adam. Pottery Beard. 🔜BitSummit
@thatbeardoadam.bsky.social
PR, marketing, narrative in games. For hire. Former game journalist (possibly relapsing). I do stuff for BitSummit and IGF. Geek and expensive-whiskey-wanter. My opinions are my own.
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First pottery class done! Never done this before but I really enjoyed it and my instructor was impressed by my first attempts. I picked it up pretty quickly and made what I wanted (a yunomi 湯のみ) after my third attempt. It was then cut in half to better understand the process 😅
I get that it's retro gaming. I get the nostalgic appeal.
But I'm pretty sure most people have forgotten why this was a horrible gimmick and will soon be putting these things away in the closet to collect dust forever.
But I'm pretty sure most people have forgotten why this was a horrible gimmick and will soon be putting these things away in the closet to collect dust forever.
Nintendo executives reaffirmed that the upcoming controller will be awesome for about the same length as a few TikToks.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:34 PM
I get that it's retro gaming. I get the nostalgic appeal.
But I'm pretty sure most people have forgotten why this was a horrible gimmick and will soon be putting these things away in the closet to collect dust forever.
But I'm pretty sure most people have forgotten why this was a horrible gimmick and will soon be putting these things away in the closet to collect dust forever.
Is it Resident Evil Requiem day yet?
February 17, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Is it Resident Evil Requiem day yet?
This isn’t AI. This place is legit haunted.
What could go wrong using AI to help stage a few listing photos?
February 17, 2026 at 1:08 AM
This isn’t AI. This place is legit haunted.
Man, being Isekai’d seems like such a good idea right now.
a white truck with a license plate that says ' a ' on it is driving down a road at night
ALT: a white truck with a license plate that says ' a ' on it is driving down a road at night
media.tenor.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Man, being Isekai’d seems like such a good idea right now.
David Jaffe really is toxic for the industry and not worth listening to.
"What the f*** are they thinking?" God of War creator David Jaffe says newly released 2D spin-off Sons of Sparta doesn't "respect the license".
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/what-th...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/what-th...
‘What the f*** are they thinking?’ God of War creator says 2D spin-off Sons of Sparta doesn’t ‘respect the license’ | VGC
Nobody wants Kratos to be “just some generic f***ing kid”…
www.videogameschronicle.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:05 AM
David Jaffe really is toxic for the industry and not worth listening to.
No.
Nonono.
While it’s terrible that the studio got this blast of hate from “the gamers”, you cannot overlook the poor management and zero marketing that should have both insulated the game (and the studio’s staff) from public misconception and better prepared people for the launch.
Nonono.
While it’s terrible that the studio got this blast of hate from “the gamers”, you cannot overlook the poor management and zero marketing that should have both insulated the game (and the studio’s staff) from public misconception and better prepared people for the launch.
Highguard's high-profile mistakes should be a lesson for other developers, says Rob Fahey. "Highguard, unfairly, became a whipping boy for people peeved at the naked, shameless commercialism of the Game Awards." https://bit.ly/4bQ2n49
February 16, 2026 at 8:12 AM
No.
Nonono.
While it’s terrible that the studio got this blast of hate from “the gamers”, you cannot overlook the poor management and zero marketing that should have both insulated the game (and the studio’s staff) from public misconception and better prepared people for the launch.
Nonono.
While it’s terrible that the studio got this blast of hate from “the gamers”, you cannot overlook the poor management and zero marketing that should have both insulated the game (and the studio’s staff) from public misconception and better prepared people for the launch.
Good lord! Now that's a powerful trailer!
New Kickstarter coming in hot!
GUN NOSE by Addy Valentine
Music arrangement by Scruffy, Written & Performed by Addy Valentine.
SUPPORT THE KICKSTARTER BELOW!
GUN NOSE by Addy Valentine
Music arrangement by Scruffy, Written & Performed by Addy Valentine.
SUPPORT THE KICKSTARTER BELOW!
February 16, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Good lord! Now that's a powerful trailer!
So my favorite cozy cafe in Kyoto has closed its doors for good (unless stated otherwise), which is pretty gutting because I used to go there for quiche lunches with friends.
However, I just realized there is in fact another boulangerie owned by the same people and they do quiche and lasagna too!
However, I just realized there is in fact another boulangerie owned by the same people and they do quiche and lasagna too!
February 16, 2026 at 5:09 AM
So my favorite cozy cafe in Kyoto has closed its doors for good (unless stated otherwise), which is pretty gutting because I used to go there for quiche lunches with friends.
However, I just realized there is in fact another boulangerie owned by the same people and they do quiche and lasagna too!
However, I just realized there is in fact another boulangerie owned by the same people and they do quiche and lasagna too!
Yeah, it's just NW of France.
this is how I'm going to ask for directions to the bathroom from now on
February 15, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Yeah, it's just NW of France.
All hail Tom Brady.
February 15, 2026 at 4:23 AM
All hail Tom Brady.
You want Children of Men/The Road? Because this is how you get Children of Men/The Road.
Good time to remind everyone that NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, a right-wing economist, has made it a personal goal to make sure lockdowns can never return.
Because in his mind, there is nothing that could ever justify shutting down the economy.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Because in his mind, there is nothing that could ever justify shutting down the economy.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Exclusive: Key US infectious-diseases centre to drop pandemic preparation
Staff members have been instructed to scrub this topic and ‘biodefense’ from the agency’s website.
www.nature.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:39 AM
You want Children of Men/The Road? Because this is how you get Children of Men/The Road.
Or if you want to be a little more recent, only 5 years after Layers of Fear 2 was released.
Layers of Fear 3 announced
Following a countdown that began on New Year's Eve 2025, Bloober Team has announced Layers of Fear 3 for unspecified platforms. A release date was not announced. The reveal comes 10 years after the release of the original Layers of Fear in 2016.
Following a countdown that began on New Year's Eve 2025, Bloober Team has announced Layers of Fear 3 for unspecified platforms. A release date was not announced. The reveal comes 10 years after the release of the original Layers of Fear in 2016.
Layers of Fear 3 announced
Following a countdown that began on New Year's Eve 2025, Bloober Team has announced Layers of Fear 3 for unspecified platforms. A release date was not announced. The reveal comes 10 years after the release of the original Layers of Fear in 2016.
www.gematsu.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Or if you want to be a little more recent, only 5 years after Layers of Fear 2 was released.
Been watching Starfleet Academy and while some episodes so far have been mehh, the latest episode 6 'Come, Let's Away' was absolutely solid!
High stakes space horror with some standout performances by both Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti.
Of all the Star Trek shows, this is a new classic episode.
High stakes space horror with some standout performances by both Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti.
Of all the Star Trek shows, this is a new classic episode.
February 14, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Been watching Starfleet Academy and while some episodes so far have been mehh, the latest episode 6 'Come, Let's Away' was absolutely solid!
High stakes space horror with some standout performances by both Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti.
Of all the Star Trek shows, this is a new classic episode.
High stakes space horror with some standout performances by both Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti.
Of all the Star Trek shows, this is a new classic episode.
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Man, kids these days and their summoning circles, amirite?
February 14, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Man, kids these days and their summoning circles, amirite?
Just checking out the Capcom sale on Steam, and it really does show how much the company is killing it right now with their games. They have a massive game launch, 1 each month for the next three. On top of that, they just put out Dino Crisis 1&2, as well as a Megaman collection in March.
February 14, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Just checking out the Capcom sale on Steam, and it really does show how much the company is killing it right now with their games. They have a massive game launch, 1 each month for the next three. On top of that, they just put out Dino Crisis 1&2, as well as a Megaman collection in March.
February 14, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Why go to GDC when you can come to Kyoto for BitSummit in May and have casual drinks with all the awesome indie friends at the Kamogawa river in the evenings?
February 13, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Why go to GDC when you can come to Kyoto for BitSummit in May and have casual drinks with all the awesome indie friends at the Kamogawa river in the evenings?
Just took a power nap, and I had a crazy dream I was composing an intricate guitar riff by the side of a highway.
The dream felt like it went on for a good 12 minutes of me playing and it was amazing. When I woke up I could still hear the thing.
I'll never be able to play it. Dreams are weird.
The dream felt like it went on for a good 12 minutes of me playing and it was amazing. When I woke up I could still hear the thing.
I'll never be able to play it. Dreams are weird.
February 13, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Just took a power nap, and I had a crazy dream I was composing an intricate guitar riff by the side of a highway.
The dream felt like it went on for a good 12 minutes of me playing and it was amazing. When I woke up I could still hear the thing.
I'll never be able to play it. Dreams are weird.
The dream felt like it went on for a good 12 minutes of me playing and it was amazing. When I woke up I could still hear the thing.
I'll never be able to play it. Dreams are weird.
The new Kena game looks absolutely wonderful too.
Really loved the first game. It was filled with charm and some of the most emotive animations I've seen in a video game.
The stakes look much higher with this one and it looks to be one of the prettiest games on PlayStation!
Really loved the first game. It was filled with charm and some of the most emotive animations I've seen in a video game.
The stakes look much higher with this one and it looks to be one of the prettiest games on PlayStation!
Kena: Scars of Kosmora - Announce Trailer | PS5 Games
YouTube video by PlayStation
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 9:24 AM
The new Kena game looks absolutely wonderful too.
Really loved the first game. It was filled with charm and some of the most emotive animations I've seen in a video game.
The stakes look much higher with this one and it looks to be one of the prettiest games on PlayStation!
Really loved the first game. It was filled with charm and some of the most emotive animations I've seen in a video game.
The stakes look much higher with this one and it looks to be one of the prettiest games on PlayStation!
Finally watched the #SilentHillTownfall trailer and the excellent folks at Screen Burn have pulled it off. This is going to be an outstanding SH and knowing the studios previous games, its going to have some stellar writing, performances and legit chills!
Is that Kezia Burrows I hear again too??
Is that Kezia Burrows I hear again too??
SILENT HILL: Townfall | Official Reveal Trailer (4K:EN/ESRB) | KONAMI
YouTube video by SILENT HILL (Official)
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Finally watched the #SilentHillTownfall trailer and the excellent folks at Screen Burn have pulled it off. This is going to be an outstanding SH and knowing the studios previous games, its going to have some stellar writing, performances and legit chills!
Is that Kezia Burrows I hear again too??
Is that Kezia Burrows I hear again too??
@maresheppard.bsky.social @raiganburns.bsky.social yo are you collabing with Nitori??
February 13, 2026 at 8:32 AM
@maresheppard.bsky.social @raiganburns.bsky.social yo are you collabing with Nitori??
Hey! @cvxfreak.bsky.social!!
Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 now available via Steam
The PC versions of Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 are now available via Steam, Capcom announced. Each game is available at a 50 percent-off launch discount price of $4.99 until February 26.
The PC versions of Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 are now available via Steam, Capcom announced. Each game is available at a 50 percent-off launch discount price of $4.99 until February 26.
Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 now available via Steam
The PC versions of Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 are now available via Steam, Capcom announced. Each game is available at a 50 percent-off launch discount price of $4.99 until February 26.
www.gematsu.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Hey! @cvxfreak.bsky.social!!