Micah
@themicahsmith.bsky.social
Ex Rare and Rockstar QA Tester
My views are my own
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My views are my own
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Rogue States that commit international acts of terror deserve their flags burned and their statehood dissolved. Balkanisation, I'm afraid, is the best option. Death to America. This is a reasonable position; continued trade and diplomatic relations is not.
January 3, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Rogue States that commit international acts of terror deserve their flags burned and their statehood dissolved. Balkanisation, I'm afraid, is the best option. Death to America. This is a reasonable position; continued trade and diplomatic relations is not.
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It's a neat trick to say "get beyond the argument" when implicitly you mean "by accepting my position"
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says people should move beyond calling AI 'slop'
"We need to get beyond the arguments of slop vs sophistication and develop a new equilibrium ... that accounts for humans being equipped with these new cognitive amplifier tools as we relate to each other"
"We need to get beyond the arguments of slop vs sophistication and develop a new equilibrium ... that accounts for humans being equipped with these new cognitive amplifier tools as we relate to each other"
January 3, 2026 at 1:41 AM
It's a neat trick to say "get beyond the argument" when implicitly you mean "by accepting my position"
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If you’re traveling this holiday season, please wear a mask.
Flu and Covid are both surging. No one wants to be sick for the holidays.
A well fitted respirator like an N95 protects you and those around you.
Give yourself (and others!) the gift of good health this year!
Flu and Covid are both surging. No one wants to be sick for the holidays.
A well fitted respirator like an N95 protects you and those around you.
Give yourself (and others!) the gift of good health this year!
December 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
If you’re traveling this holiday season, please wear a mask.
Flu and Covid are both surging. No one wants to be sick for the holidays.
A well fitted respirator like an N95 protects you and those around you.
Give yourself (and others!) the gift of good health this year!
Flu and Covid are both surging. No one wants to be sick for the holidays.
A well fitted respirator like an N95 protects you and those around you.
Give yourself (and others!) the gift of good health this year!
People Make Games's latest video is an amazing entry point if you're unaware of BDS's call for a xbox boycott.
While i know the actions proposed by BDS and NGFG are easier for some that follow me than it is for others, please do what you can
bdsmovement.net/news/sign-pl...
While i know the actions proposed by BDS and NGFG are easier for some that follow me than it is for others, please do what you can
bdsmovement.net/news/sign-pl...
December 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
People Make Games's latest video is an amazing entry point if you're unaware of BDS's call for a xbox boycott.
While i know the actions proposed by BDS and NGFG are easier for some that follow me than it is for others, please do what you can
bdsmovement.net/news/sign-pl...
While i know the actions proposed by BDS and NGFG are easier for some that follow me than it is for others, please do what you can
bdsmovement.net/news/sign-pl...
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The Xbox Boycott (Still) Matters
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Borders
A video essay by The Leftist Cooks
A video essay by The Leftist Cooks
Borders
YouTube video by The Leftist Cooks
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Borders
A video essay by The Leftist Cooks
A video essay by The Leftist Cooks
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Police take ‘no further action’ in more than half of rape reports
Police take ‘no further action’ in more than half of rape reports
Revealed: Majority of rape allegations in England and Wales are closed due to lack of ‘evidence’ or ‘public interest’
bit.ly
December 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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ROCKSTAR UPDATE:
Keir Starmer was just asked about the Rockstar firings in Parliament today where he described the situation as "deeply concerning" and promised it would be looked into by government ministers.
Not that a Starmer promise is worth much, mind.
Keir Starmer was just asked about the Rockstar firings in Parliament today where he described the situation as "deeply concerning" and promised it would be looked into by government ministers.
Not that a Starmer promise is worth much, mind.
December 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
ROCKSTAR UPDATE:
Keir Starmer was just asked about the Rockstar firings in Parliament today where he described the situation as "deeply concerning" and promised it would be looked into by government ministers.
Not that a Starmer promise is worth much, mind.
Keir Starmer was just asked about the Rockstar firings in Parliament today where he described the situation as "deeply concerning" and promised it would be looked into by government ministers.
Not that a Starmer promise is worth much, mind.
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SIGN OUR BOYCOTT XBOX PLEDGE: We are asking gamers, game workers, streamers & journalists to join us in boycotting & divesting from Xbox, to force Microsoft to end its complicity in the genocide of Palestinians.
We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com
We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
SIGN OUR BOYCOTT XBOX PLEDGE: We are asking gamers, game workers, streamers & journalists to join us in boycotting & divesting from Xbox, to force Microsoft to end its complicity in the genocide of Palestinians.
We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com
We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com
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NEW VIDEO: Big business is a death cult worshipping a many-faced Techno God. In an industry full of takers who want to eradicate the makers, so-called AI promises a nonsensical fantasy where games are made for free and sold to a world of laid off former workers. It is unhinged.
youtu.be/xcB_kqpYNhc
youtu.be/xcB_kqpYNhc
Execucult Of The Techno God
YouTube video by Stephanie Sterling
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
NEW VIDEO: Big business is a death cult worshipping a many-faced Techno God. In an industry full of takers who want to eradicate the makers, so-called AI promises a nonsensical fantasy where games are made for free and sold to a world of laid off former workers. It is unhinged.
youtu.be/xcB_kqpYNhc
youtu.be/xcB_kqpYNhc
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Game developers were here first. Not executives.
Game developers make games. Not executives.
Game developers have skills & knowledge important to the business. Not executives.
Game developers deserve to keep their jobs. Not executives.
Executives are replaceable. Not game developers.
Game developers make games. Not executives.
Game developers have skills & knowledge important to the business. Not executives.
Game developers deserve to keep their jobs. Not executives.
Executives are replaceable. Not game developers.
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Game developers were here first. Not executives.
Game developers make games. Not executives.
Game developers have skills & knowledge important to the business. Not executives.
Game developers deserve to keep their jobs. Not executives.
Executives are replaceable. Not game developers.
Game developers make games. Not executives.
Game developers have skills & knowledge important to the business. Not executives.
Game developers deserve to keep their jobs. Not executives.
Executives are replaceable. Not game developers.
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"All these workers have ever tried to do is discuss their pay and conditions to improve them, so they can make a game loved by millions."
EXCLUSIVE: So far it's been unclear what proof Rockstar Games has to justify its firing of 34 union members, who it claims were leaking "confidential information in a public forum".
PMG has now seen some of the messages which contributed to this decision being made.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvW...
PMG has now seen some of the messages which contributed to this decision being made.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvW...
The Messages Rockstar Saw Before Firing 34 Union Members
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
"All these workers have ever tried to do is discuss their pay and conditions to improve them, so they can make a game loved by millions."
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"People are poor and that's not enriching the rich"
![An article with the headline "[US people] are holding onto devices longer than ever and it's costing the economy".](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:jye22xkea3jqsabskhfec347/bafkreigunh6t53vvgp2sewo2fsy4xttrwgy3zrdwplje7j2qjop5jdeyxy@jpeg)
November 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
"People are poor and that's not enriching the rich"
I'm not surprised by this news given how it was when I was there, but this is particularly blatant and cruel. I hope all those effected are holding up okay and that they and the IWGB teach rockstar a lesson
This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
October 31, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I'm not surprised by this news given how it was when I was there, but this is particularly blatant and cruel. I hope all those effected are holding up okay and that they and the IWGB teach rockstar a lesson
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This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings
Union says 30 and 40 people were terminated. Rockstar Games’ parent company cites ‘gross misconduct’
www.bloomberg.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
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Big announcement!!! My video on how Chicken Run is communist is now part of Britain's media history
Over the summer the British Film Institute (BFI) got in touch cause they wanted to archive this video as a historically significant piece of media (lol) and it's now been archived
Over the summer the British Film Institute (BFI) got in touch cause they wanted to archive this video as a historically significant piece of media (lol) and it's now been archived
October 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Big announcement!!! My video on how Chicken Run is communist is now part of Britain's media history
Over the summer the British Film Institute (BFI) got in touch cause they wanted to archive this video as a historically significant piece of media (lol) and it's now been archived
Over the summer the British Film Institute (BFI) got in touch cause they wanted to archive this video as a historically significant piece of media (lol) and it's now been archived
Just tested positive for covid again. Please mask up if you can, there seems to be a lot going around atm
also I can't believe I have to say this but cover your mouth when you cough! Every time I go out, multiple people will just cough right at me without even thinking, it's disgusting!
also I can't believe I have to say this but cover your mouth when you cough! Every time I go out, multiple people will just cough right at me without even thinking, it's disgusting!
October 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Just tested positive for covid again. Please mask up if you can, there seems to be a lot going around atm
also I can't believe I have to say this but cover your mouth when you cough! Every time I go out, multiple people will just cough right at me without even thinking, it's disgusting!
also I can't believe I have to say this but cover your mouth when you cough! Every time I go out, multiple people will just cough right at me without even thinking, it's disgusting!
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🙌The first recognised union for game devs in the UK! 🙌
Workers at ZAUM now have a say on their pay and conditions at work with the support of the @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Work in games in the UK? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...
Workers at ZAUM now have a say on their pay and conditions at work with the support of the @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Work in games in the UK? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...
The ZA/UM Workers' Alliance - a new union set up to represent a subset of UK-based employees at the company - discusses how it wants to help staff feel safe and comfortable in their jobs
www.gamesindustry.biz/after-layoff...
www.gamesindustry.biz/after-layoff...
After layoffs, cancellations, and controversy, ZA/UM UK staff unionise as the Workers' Alliance
"We like being here. We want to continue being here. So let's try and get a seat at the table in the big management meetings."
www.gamesindustry.biz
October 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🙌The first recognised union for game devs in the UK! 🙌
Workers at ZAUM now have a say on their pay and conditions at work with the support of the @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Work in games in the UK? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...
Workers at ZAUM now have a say on their pay and conditions at work with the support of the @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Work in games in the UK? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...
For the second time in a year I have woken up to being very suddenly made redundant from my job
It's all still very raw but If anyone knows of any opportunities in games QA i'd really appreciate you getting in touch
I'm passionate, good at what i do, and i won't let this industry beat it out of me
It's all still very raw but If anyone knows of any opportunities in games QA i'd really appreciate you getting in touch
I'm passionate, good at what i do, and i won't let this industry beat it out of me
September 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
For the second time in a year I have woken up to being very suddenly made redundant from my job
It's all still very raw but If anyone knows of any opportunities in games QA i'd really appreciate you getting in touch
I'm passionate, good at what i do, and i won't let this industry beat it out of me
It's all still very raw but If anyone knows of any opportunities in games QA i'd really appreciate you getting in touch
I'm passionate, good at what i do, and i won't let this industry beat it out of me
Breaking News: Cis person who did a bad thing once knew a trans person! Trans people as a group to blame for bad thing? Read this story now on...every news site
September 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Breaking News: Cis person who did a bad thing once knew a trans person! Trans people as a group to blame for bad thing? Read this story now on...every news site
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Our statement on the actions at Wes Streeting's office last night.
We refuse to sit and watch as trans young people have their healthcare stripped from them. We refuse to allow Streeting to cover up their suicides. We refuse to endure the violence and humiliation. They will have to go through us.
We refuse to sit and watch as trans young people have their healthcare stripped from them. We refuse to allow Streeting to cover up their suicides. We refuse to endure the violence and humiliation. They will have to go through us.
August 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Our statement on the actions at Wes Streeting's office last night.
We refuse to sit and watch as trans young people have their healthcare stripped from them. We refuse to allow Streeting to cover up their suicides. We refuse to endure the violence and humiliation. They will have to go through us.
We refuse to sit and watch as trans young people have their healthcare stripped from them. We refuse to allow Streeting to cover up their suicides. We refuse to endure the violence and humiliation. They will have to go through us.
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loading some estrogen into one of these
July 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
loading some estrogen into one of these
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“One in three Gazans goes multiple days without eating, the World Food Programme said this week. Malnourished mothers can no longer produce milk to breastfeed their children, the injured are unable to heal and hospitals have run out of nutritional supplements to treat gaunt babies.”
‘There is nothing to buy’: Gaza’s descent into mass starvation www.ft.com/content/e5d7...
‘There is nothing to buy’: Gaza’s descent into mass starvation
Israel’s offensive and aid curbs tip enclave of 2.1mn Palestinians into famine
www.ft.com
July 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
“One in three Gazans goes multiple days without eating, the World Food Programme said this week. Malnourished mothers can no longer produce milk to breastfeed their children, the injured are unable to heal and hospitals have run out of nutritional supplements to treat gaunt babies.”
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What an amazing night!
Love to @ferwynaarianrhod.bsky.social and @tiavt.bsky.social for a lovely 5 hours of Hour glass! Joined by our secret weapon Micah!
So glad we got both paintings, and pushed @themicahsmith.bsky.social over the edge to the wonderful ghost curse!
Till the next HG boost 💞
Love to @ferwynaarianrhod.bsky.social and @tiavt.bsky.social for a lovely 5 hours of Hour glass! Joined by our secret weapon Micah!
So glad we got both paintings, and pushed @themicahsmith.bsky.social over the edge to the wonderful ghost curse!
Till the next HG boost 💞
It's the last day of Fight Nights in Sea of Thieves, and I haven't fought a single match, TIME TO CHANGE THAT!
Join myself, @tiavt.bsky.social and @ferwynaarianrhod.bsky.social as we win every match and have a goofy time.
And day 3 of our gilded crest giveaway!
www.twitch.tv/empressjessi...
Join myself, @tiavt.bsky.social and @ferwynaarianrhod.bsky.social as we win every match and have a goofy time.
And day 3 of our gilded crest giveaway!
www.twitch.tv/empressjessi...
June 26, 2025 at 12:41 AM
What an amazing night!
Love to @ferwynaarianrhod.bsky.social and @tiavt.bsky.social for a lovely 5 hours of Hour glass! Joined by our secret weapon Micah!
So glad we got both paintings, and pushed @themicahsmith.bsky.social over the edge to the wonderful ghost curse!
Till the next HG boost 💞
Love to @ferwynaarianrhod.bsky.social and @tiavt.bsky.social for a lovely 5 hours of Hour glass! Joined by our secret weapon Micah!
So glad we got both paintings, and pushed @themicahsmith.bsky.social over the edge to the wonderful ghost curse!
Till the next HG boost 💞