Josh Speer
@thenewd3stiny.bsky.social
Senior editor at HPP. List writer at DualShockers. Formerly at oprainfall and Workprint. Prolific consumer of games, books and movies. Proud nerd.
Share one of your favorite video games
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Share one of your favorite video games
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💜To whoever needs this:
Hey, thanks for making it through another week. That takes tremendous strength with everything going on, even if all you did this week was hold yourself together.
In case no one's told you - I'm proud of you, you're doing your best & I love you 🫂
Hey, thanks for making it through another week. That takes tremendous strength with everything going on, even if all you did this week was hold yourself together.
In case no one's told you - I'm proud of you, you're doing your best & I love you 🫂
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
💜To whoever needs this:
Hey, thanks for making it through another week. That takes tremendous strength with everything going on, even if all you did this week was hold yourself together.
In case no one's told you - I'm proud of you, you're doing your best & I love you 🫂
Hey, thanks for making it through another week. That takes tremendous strength with everything going on, even if all you did this week was hold yourself together.
In case no one's told you - I'm proud of you, you're doing your best & I love you 🫂
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Ventured to another used game store called Retro Shark and picked up one neat Switch physical edition and a game I really wanted on PSP. Also was astounded by how pricey some old games I own are. Might need to go through my collection...
November 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Ventured to another used game store called Retro Shark and picked up one neat Switch physical edition and a game I really wanted on PSP. Also was astounded by how pricey some old games I own are. Might need to go through my collection...
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Earnest post: there is increasingly direct evidence that Trump participated in child sex trafficking or at least knew about it.
He should resign, be impeached and removed from office, and prosecuted.
Even if you don’t think that WILL happen it’s important to say publicly that it SHOULD happen.
He should resign, be impeached and removed from office, and prosecuted.
Even if you don’t think that WILL happen it’s important to say publicly that it SHOULD happen.
November 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Earnest post: there is increasingly direct evidence that Trump participated in child sex trafficking or at least knew about it.
He should resign, be impeached and removed from office, and prosecuted.
Even if you don’t think that WILL happen it’s important to say publicly that it SHOULD happen.
He should resign, be impeached and removed from office, and prosecuted.
Even if you don’t think that WILL happen it’s important to say publicly that it SHOULD happen.
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‘The Owl House’ creator Dana Terrace responds to Disney+ funding AI-generated short form content in new tweet:
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
November 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
‘The Owl House’ creator Dana Terrace responds to Disney+ funding AI-generated short form content in new tweet:
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
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I know, I know. Too many games. But Gigasword is a great 2D metroidvania that should be on your radar, especially if you love retro games.
Gigasword wears its retro inspiration proudly and features clever puzzles as well as exciting boss battles.
Our Review:
pixelbytegaming.com/gigasword-re...
Our Review:
pixelbytegaming.com/gigasword-re...
Gigasword Review – Is That A Gigasword In Your Pocket? - Pixelbytegaming
It is astounding to me that in the year 2025 we have some of the best games inspired by classic 8-bit adventures that continue to build upon the foundations set that long ago. Indies like Crow Country...
pixelbytegaming.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I know, I know. Too many games. But Gigasword is a great 2D metroidvania that should be on your radar, especially if you love retro games.
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How is AI *really* impacting jobs?
Henley Chiu, the CTO of Revealera, a jobs data analysis firm, analyzed 180 million jobs listings in 2024 and 2025, in an effort to find out. Chiu found an:
-8% drop in all jobs postings
-~30% drop in art, photography, writing jobs
-22% drop in journalism jobs
Henley Chiu, the CTO of Revealera, a jobs data analysis firm, analyzed 180 million jobs listings in 2024 and 2025, in an effort to find out. Chiu found an:
-8% drop in all jobs postings
-~30% drop in art, photography, writing jobs
-22% drop in journalism jobs
What’s really going on with AI and jobs?
Record-breaking layoff reports, Amazon's mass firings, and a slump in entry level employment. Is AI behind it all?
www.bloodinthemachine.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
How is AI *really* impacting jobs?
Henley Chiu, the CTO of Revealera, a jobs data analysis firm, analyzed 180 million jobs listings in 2024 and 2025, in an effort to find out. Chiu found an:
-8% drop in all jobs postings
-~30% drop in art, photography, writing jobs
-22% drop in journalism jobs
Henley Chiu, the CTO of Revealera, a jobs data analysis firm, analyzed 180 million jobs listings in 2024 and 2025, in an effort to find out. Chiu found an:
-8% drop in all jobs postings
-~30% drop in art, photography, writing jobs
-22% drop in journalism jobs
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New: Google has chosen a side in Trump's mass deportation campaign. Google is hosting a CBP facial recognition app to hunt immigrants; no indication Google will remove. At same time Google takes down apps for reporting ICE sightings
“Big tech has made their choice”
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
“Big tech has made their choice”
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
Google Has Chosen a Side in Trump's Mass Deportation Effort
Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, while simultaneously removing apps that report the location of ICE officials because Google sees ICE as a vulnerable gr...
www.404media.co
November 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
New: Google has chosen a side in Trump's mass deportation campaign. Google is hosting a CBP facial recognition app to hunt immigrants; no indication Google will remove. At same time Google takes down apps for reporting ICE sightings
“Big tech has made their choice”
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
“Big tech has made their choice”
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
While I'm very much still on vacation, quick note on Gigasword release day - I'll be reviewing it once I'm back! Will have plenty of thoughts to share about it. store.steampowered.com/app/1885930/...
Save 10% on GIGASWORD on Steam
Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn. Solve intricate puzzles, discover covert chambers, and slash through foes as Ezra fights to reach the top of the Nestrium and rec...
store.steampowered.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
While I'm very much still on vacation, quick note on Gigasword release day - I'll be reviewing it once I'm back! Will have plenty of thoughts to share about it. store.steampowered.com/app/1885930/...
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We're live with Arin Hanson of the Game Grumps for a new WayForward Chat to celebrate 1 year of the River City Girls 2 Double Dragon DLC! Join us at twitch.tv/wayforwardtv and youtube.com/wayForward/streams, and of course we'll be taking questions!
November 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We're live with Arin Hanson of the Game Grumps for a new WayForward Chat to celebrate 1 year of the River City Girls 2 Double Dragon DLC! Join us at twitch.tv/wayforwardtv and youtube.com/wayForward/streams, and of course we'll be taking questions!
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Somewhere out there someone who’s the best at what they do is terrified that they have imposter syndrome while a bunch of barely literate pedophiles are very calmly running the world
November 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Somewhere out there someone who’s the best at what they do is terrified that they have imposter syndrome while a bunch of barely literate pedophiles are very calmly running the world
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Bestowed upon thee: the 🗡️GIGASWORD!
This epic adventure is OUT NOW on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation + Xbox. 🎮
⚖️Wield the GIGASWORD to slash foes, solve puzzles, and retrieve the 🔮God Crystal, all to save humanity.
Will you rise to your destiny?✨ @studiohybrid.bsky.social
This epic adventure is OUT NOW on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation + Xbox. 🎮
⚖️Wield the GIGASWORD to slash foes, solve puzzles, and retrieve the 🔮God Crystal, all to save humanity.
Will you rise to your destiny?✨ @studiohybrid.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Bestowed upon thee: the 🗡️GIGASWORD!
This epic adventure is OUT NOW on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation + Xbox. 🎮
⚖️Wield the GIGASWORD to slash foes, solve puzzles, and retrieve the 🔮God Crystal, all to save humanity.
Will you rise to your destiny?✨ @studiohybrid.bsky.social
This epic adventure is OUT NOW on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation + Xbox. 🎮
⚖️Wield the GIGASWORD to slash foes, solve puzzles, and retrieve the 🔮God Crystal, all to save humanity.
Will you rise to your destiny?✨ @studiohybrid.bsky.social
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probably something an innocent man would do
November 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
probably something an innocent man would do
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The Hades II Original Soundtrack, featuring nearly four hours of blood-pumping music by @darrenkorb.bsky.social and various special guests, is now also available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, and more.🎶🌖
Thank you for listening!
Thank you for listening!
November 13, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The Hades II Original Soundtrack, featuring nearly four hours of blood-pumping music by @darrenkorb.bsky.social and various special guests, is now also available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, and more.🎶🌖
Thank you for listening!
Thank you for listening!
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Letting players Rise, Unite, and Triumph even further, Bandai Namco’s Super Robot Wars Y will launch its first DLC November 21.
www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...
www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...
New Super Robot Wars Y DLC Launching November 21
Letting players Rise, Unite, and Triumph even further, Bandai Namco’s Super Robot Wars Y will launch its first DLC November 21.
www.gamersheroes.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Letting players Rise, Unite, and Triumph even further, Bandai Namco’s Super Robot Wars Y will launch its first DLC November 21.
www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...
www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/...
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We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Visited the new and improved location for Double Jump. Really great used game store. I even got respectable trade-in value and turned it around for a couple new Switch games!
November 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Visited the new and improved location for Double Jump. Really great used game store. I even got respectable trade-in value and turned it around for a couple new Switch games!
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This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
The horrors of war ravaged Portland. JK, only a fucking idiot would call it that. Pretty nice weather, all things considered. The sun even sorta came out to say hi!
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The horrors of war ravaged Portland. JK, only a fucking idiot would call it that. Pretty nice weather, all things considered. The sun even sorta came out to say hi!
One game that took me way to long to finally play is Frogun. Incredibly cute 3D platformer that plays like Captain Toad meets Mario 64, a bit. Surprisingly challenging at times too, with lots of achievements. Gonna beat it and then pick up the sequel! store.steampowered.com/app/1575470/...
Frogun on Steam
Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is...
store.steampowered.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
One game that took me way to long to finally play is Frogun. Incredibly cute 3D platformer that plays like Captain Toad meets Mario 64, a bit. Surprisingly challenging at times too, with lots of achievements. Gonna beat it and then pick up the sequel! store.steampowered.com/app/1575470/...
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🏰KINGDOMS OF THE DUMP🏰
An indie turn-based RPG set in the "Lands of Fill"
🗑️Made by real janitors
♻️6+ Years of work
📢RELEASING IN DAYS (NOV. 18)
I finally hung up the broom after years of janiteering to focus on our launch.
Help us out by wishlisting now!
#PitchYaGame
An indie turn-based RPG set in the "Lands of Fill"
🗑️Made by real janitors
♻️6+ Years of work
📢RELEASING IN DAYS (NOV. 18)
I finally hung up the broom after years of janiteering to focus on our launch.
Help us out by wishlisting now!
#PitchYaGame
November 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🏰KINGDOMS OF THE DUMP🏰
An indie turn-based RPG set in the "Lands of Fill"
🗑️Made by real janitors
♻️6+ Years of work
📢RELEASING IN DAYS (NOV. 18)
I finally hung up the broom after years of janiteering to focus on our launch.
Help us out by wishlisting now!
#PitchYaGame
An indie turn-based RPG set in the "Lands of Fill"
🗑️Made by real janitors
♻️6+ Years of work
📢RELEASING IN DAYS (NOV. 18)
I finally hung up the broom after years of janiteering to focus on our launch.
Help us out by wishlisting now!
#PitchYaGame
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🚨 Today’s the last day to pick up the NecroDancer Shovel Knight DLCs with the launch discount!
store.steampowered.com/publisher/kl...
store.steampowered.com/publisher/kl...
November 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
🚨 Today’s the last day to pick up the NecroDancer Shovel Knight DLCs with the launch discount!
store.steampowered.com/publisher/kl...
store.steampowered.com/publisher/kl...
Making up for lost time and traveling today! Here's hoping everything goes smoothly. I'll try and share an occasional photo. Like my travel buddy for this trip 🤣
November 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Making up for lost time and traveling today! Here's hoping everything goes smoothly. I'll try and share an occasional photo. Like my travel buddy for this trip 🤣