TheDaddyOtaku 🏳️🌈🇨🇦 (He/Him/Daddy)
@thedaddyotaku.bsky.social
Gay old-school gamer, Poly Leather Daddy, Language nerd, Japanophile, blocker of reposts from Meta, X, and TikTok or GenAI slop.
I sometimes post my gameplay on youtube
Retired Web Developer / Digital Accessibility Specialist
Hamilton (#HamOnt), Canada
I sometimes post my gameplay on youtube
Retired Web Developer / Digital Accessibility Specialist
Hamilton (#HamOnt), Canada
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My most anticipated game of the year, #LuminesArise, is game #20 for 2025...
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I have a few more comms to finish this month, but I also need extra money due to family emergency
❗ HEADSHOT COMMISSIONS ARE OPEN ❗
B&W SKETCH –– 50 USD
COLORED SKETCH –– 70 USD
FULL RENDER –– 150 USD
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❗ HEADSHOT COMMISSIONS ARE OPEN ❗
B&W SKETCH –– 50 USD
COLORED SKETCH –– 70 USD
FULL RENDER –– 150 USD
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November 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I have a few more comms to finish this month, but I also need extra money due to family emergency
❗ HEADSHOT COMMISSIONS ARE OPEN ❗
B&W SKETCH –– 50 USD
COLORED SKETCH –– 70 USD
FULL RENDER –– 150 USD
[ #art #commissions ]
Please share this post! 💥
DM me for more info 💦
Examples below! ↓↓↓
❗ HEADSHOT COMMISSIONS ARE OPEN ❗
B&W SKETCH –– 50 USD
COLORED SKETCH –– 70 USD
FULL RENDER –– 150 USD
[ #art #commissions ]
Please share this post! 💥
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People are surprised a game gets updated before the sequel?
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 AM
People are surprised a game gets updated before the sequel?
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I was looking through a pile of works on paper this afternoon and found this. I'd completely forgotten it, and I don't really remember making it. Still, it seems to have grown into something different than I intended.
"151 (Secret)", graphite on map, 10 1/2 x 14 3/4", 2025 - $125(Cdn) #art
"151 (Secret)", graphite on map, 10 1/2 x 14 3/4", 2025 - $125(Cdn) #art
November 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I was looking through a pile of works on paper this afternoon and found this. I'd completely forgotten it, and I don't really remember making it. Still, it seems to have grown into something different than I intended.
"151 (Secret)", graphite on map, 10 1/2 x 14 3/4", 2025 - $125(Cdn) #art
"151 (Secret)", graphite on map, 10 1/2 x 14 3/4", 2025 - $125(Cdn) #art
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Fun fact: Carney wasn’t even welcome in Prince Rupert for this announcement — local nations including Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla are opposing Ksi Lisims LNG. He had to change the venue last minute, yet the Feds and province are still rushing to fast-track this giveaway to US billionaires. #bcpoli
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Fun fact: Carney wasn’t even welcome in Prince Rupert for this announcement — local nations including Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla are opposing Ksi Lisims LNG. He had to change the venue last minute, yet the Feds and province are still rushing to fast-track this giveaway to US billionaires. #bcpoli
I do kinda wish Sony would buy Massive.
Ubisoft delays H1 FY25-26 results and halts trading of shares
www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-dela...
www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-dela...
Ubisoft delays H1 FY25-26 results and halts trading of shares
Ubisoft has postponed the release of its H1 2025-26 financial results.
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I do kinda wish Sony would buy Massive.
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Japan / Asia game awards, only has 5 categories and one of them is accessibility!
www.gematsu.com/2025/10/play...
#gamedev #accessibility
www.gematsu.com/2025/10/play...
#gamedev #accessibility
PlayStation Partner Awards 2025 Japan Asia set for December 3
Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia will host PlayStation Partner Awards 2025 Japan Asia on December 3, the company announced.
www.gematsu.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Japan / Asia game awards, only has 5 categories and one of them is accessibility!
www.gematsu.com/2025/10/play...
#gamedev #accessibility
www.gematsu.com/2025/10/play...
#gamedev #accessibility
The EU is reviewing the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) to ban “conversion therapy” across Europe. The next few months are critical – let’s make sure they act. I’ve signed to keep up the pressure. Join me 👉 a.allout.org/s/PEZER/
Ban “conversion therapies” across the EU!
The EU is reviewing the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) to ban “conversion therapy” across Europe. The next few months will decide whether leaders take real action or turn away. Add your voice and...
a.allout.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The EU is reviewing the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) to ban “conversion therapy” across Europe. The next few months are critical – let’s make sure they act. I’ve signed to keep up the pressure. Join me 👉 a.allout.org/s/PEZER/
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Sega increases Japanese base salaries by 10%, stating its human resources are "essential to achieving our mission"
www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-increas...
www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-increas...
Sega increases Japanese base salaries by 10%, stating its human resources are "essential to achieving our mission"
Sega has confirmed its raising the salaries of all its Japanese employees by around 10%, including its starting salarie…
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Sega increases Japanese base salaries by 10%, stating its human resources are "essential to achieving our mission"
www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-increas...
www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-increas...
Not at all surprised.
Internal documents obtained by the NDP reveal Metrolinx covered up serious problems tunnelling under Highway 401 for the Scarborough Subway Extension, forcing highway lane closures & months of repairs that were not disclosed to the public globalnews.ca/news/1152183... #onpoli
Metrolinx struggled to tunnel under Hwy. 401, forcing lane closure and repairs | Globalnews.ca
Since early 2023, a tunnel boring machine has been slowly making its way south from Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, digging out a route for the Scarborough Subway Extension.
globalnews.ca
November 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Not at all surprised.
Exactly: an uneducated audience is an accepting audience.
"They care about a great gaming experience – maybe not about how it was created so much,"
"They care about a great gaming experience – maybe not about how it was created so much,"
Whereas we've seen AI cause outrage in PC and console games, it's far more accepted in mobile. "I think in the free-to-play world, it's not so much of a topic," says InnoGames chairman Hendrik Klindworth. "We are positive about the opportunities of AI."
www.gamesindustry.biz/in-the-mirro...
www.gamesindustry.biz/in-the-mirro...
In the mirror world of mobile, AI outrage is remarkably absent
InnoGames chairman Hendrik Klindworth explains why the mobile firm is "positive about the opportunities of AI" – and why casual gamers are more accepting of it
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Exactly: an uneducated audience is an accepting audience.
"They care about a great gaming experience – maybe not about how it was created so much,"
"They care about a great gaming experience – maybe not about how it was created so much,"
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The IWGB has just announced that 220 letters, signed by Rockstar staff, have now been delivered to leadership at the company, demanding the immediate reinstatement of their fired colleagues.
November 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The IWGB has just announced that 220 letters, signed by Rockstar staff, have now been delivered to leadership at the company, demanding the immediate reinstatement of their fired colleagues.
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Thanks to my colleagues for supporting this motion to push back on the Province's Bill 60. If Bill 60 passes it will put tremendous pressure on tenants, pressure they can't afford. 80% of the people who live in Ward 2 are tenants, 50%+ in the lower city, and 34% citywide. It matters. #HamOnt
November 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Thanks to my colleagues for supporting this motion to push back on the Province's Bill 60. If Bill 60 passes it will put tremendous pressure on tenants, pressure they can't afford. 80% of the people who live in Ward 2 are tenants, 50%+ in the lower city, and 34% citywide. It matters. #HamOnt
Attn: Liberals
that UBI lifts people out of poverty and in most cases allows them to thrive has been proven and written about time over time. however if you keep electing politicians that think poor people should die we won't get anywhere with this.
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Attn: Liberals
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Purple Tuesday: Why Accessibility Matters More Than Ever For Liverpool City Region’s Visitor Economy liverpoolcityregiondp.com/2025/11/04/p... #a11y
Purple Tuesday: Why Accessibility Matters More Than Ever For Liverpool City Region's Visitor Economy - Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership
Every year, on the first Tuesday of November, businesses worldwide come together to observe Purple Tuesday, a movement dedicated to enhancing the customer experience for people with disabilities.
liverpoolcityregiondp.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Purple Tuesday: Why Accessibility Matters More Than Ever For Liverpool City Region’s Visitor Economy liverpoolcityregiondp.com/2025/11/04/p... #a11y
This is great #FOMO
Product design and psychology: The Exploitation of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) in Video Game Design
Keywords: Behavioral Design, FOMO, Ethical Game Design, Product Design Psychology, Digital Wellbeing
medium.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This is great #FOMO
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We’re a small team of seven journalists who investigate stories wealthy and powerful people don’t want Canadians to know about
Now we need your help to defend our journalism and continue shining a light on information politicians want to keep secret
Help us out 👉 JournalismDefence.ca
Now we need your help to defend our journalism and continue shining a light on information politicians want to keep secret
Help us out 👉 JournalismDefence.ca
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We’re a small team of seven journalists who investigate stories wealthy and powerful people don’t want Canadians to know about
Now we need your help to defend our journalism and continue shining a light on information politicians want to keep secret
Help us out 👉 JournalismDefence.ca
Now we need your help to defend our journalism and continue shining a light on information politicians want to keep secret
Help us out 👉 JournalismDefence.ca
Just wow. Toxic af.
Just want you to know that when I asked Geoff why he gave the silent treatment to an open letter written by his own "future of games" program (& co-signed by 3000+ industry peers), he replied:
"Because that's my show and nobody gets to tell me how I should use my platform". 💀💀💀
"Because that's my show and nobody gets to tell me how I should use my platform". 💀💀💀
“Don’t gather some of the most brilliant activists in the industry, treat us like crap, and then expect us to do nothing about it.” After the Game Awards cancelled its Future Class programme, @alyssamerc.bsky.social talked to its former honorees
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
November 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Just wow. Toxic af.
New in #LuminesArise is the "burst" mechanic that creates a bit of mild time pressure and the chance to massively boost your score. Similar to previous versions, you unlock various themes (with excellent music tracks) that you can create playlists of. Here are some of my favourites...
Lumines Arise - Daddy's Playlist 01
YouTube video by The Daddy Otaku
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November 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
New in #LuminesArise is the "burst" mechanic that creates a bit of mild time pressure and the chance to massively boost your score. Similar to previous versions, you unlock various themes (with excellent music tracks) that you can create playlists of. Here are some of my favourites...
My most anticipated game of the year, #LuminesArise, is game #20 for 2025...
November 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
My most anticipated game of the year, #LuminesArise, is game #20 for 2025...
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my first story @theintercept.com: organizers with @adalahjustice.bsky.social and @genderlib.com announced today that the Human Rights Campaign has ended its relationships with weapons manufacturers Northrop Grumman and Raytheon following years of protests and accusations of "pinkwashing"
Human Rights Campaign Rejects Weapons Company Sponsorships After Pressure Around Israel Genocide
LGBTQ+ group Human Rights Campaign ended sponsorships from arms firms Northrop Grumman and Raytheon, who profit off of Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
theintercept.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
my first story @theintercept.com: organizers with @adalahjustice.bsky.social and @genderlib.com announced today that the Human Rights Campaign has ended its relationships with weapons manufacturers Northrop Grumman and Raytheon following years of protests and accusations of "pinkwashing"
It also messes up mute lists.
Please don't do it.
Please don't do it.
If a word has some letters replaced with asterisks, this could confuse people. This includes people with cognitive and reading disabilities, and those learning the language. Screen reader users won't necessarily know what the word is meant to be, as it could sound like gibberish.
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
It also messes up mute lists.
Please don't do it.
Please don't do it.
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Ten years ago, two municipalities in Tokyo wrote history by commencing Japan’s first so-called “partnership systems” to provide some level of recognition to LGBTQ+ couples’ relationships. In the years that followed, the policy has spread tremendously and paved the way for further change.
A decade of LGBT partnership systems in Japan
Ten years ago, two municipalities in Tokyo wrote history by commencing Japan’s first so-called “partnership systems” (パートナーシップ制度) to recognize LGBTQ+ couples’ relationships. In the years that followed...
www.tokyoreview.net
November 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Ten years ago, two municipalities in Tokyo wrote history by commencing Japan’s first so-called “partnership systems” to provide some level of recognition to LGBTQ+ couples’ relationships. In the years that followed, the policy has spread tremendously and paved the way for further change.
Hear hear!
On this remembrance day, I want to echo something I have been told time and time again:
The best way to honour veterans is to stop making them.
The best way to honour veterans is to stop making them.
November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Hear hear!