Christopher Novas
@treefolio.bsky.social
Stories, games, mechs, and anime are my thing.
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On a personal note:
1. We fucking did it. I am so proud of everyone involved.
2. Unionizing is a goddamn fight, regardless of any, ah, "diplomatic" coverage on the matter. This is a general observation, unrelated to today's news -- of course.
3. UK devs: your turn. DMs are open if you need help.
1. We fucking did it. I am so proud of everyone involved.
2. Unionizing is a goddamn fight, regardless of any, ah, "diplomatic" coverage on the matter. This is a general observation, unrelated to today's news -- of course.
3. UK devs: your turn. DMs are open if you need help.
October 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
On a personal note:
1. We fucking did it. I am so proud of everyone involved.
2. Unionizing is a goddamn fight, regardless of any, ah, "diplomatic" coverage on the matter. This is a general observation, unrelated to today's news -- of course.
3. UK devs: your turn. DMs are open if you need help.
1. We fucking did it. I am so proud of everyone involved.
2. Unionizing is a goddamn fight, regardless of any, ah, "diplomatic" coverage on the matter. This is a general observation, unrelated to today's news -- of course.
3. UK devs: your turn. DMs are open if you need help.
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The workers at ZA/UM Studio have unionized.
First recognised games union in the UK, too. May many others follow.
www.gameworkers.co.uk/workers-at-z...
First recognised games union in the UK, too. May many others follow.
www.gameworkers.co.uk/workers-at-z...
Workers at ZA/UM Announce Landmark Recognition Agreement - IWGB Game Workers
Video game developers at ZA/UM Studio, represented by the IWGB (Independent Workers Union of Great Britain) have today announced their formation of a union at their workplace. After a negotiation proc...
www.gameworkers.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The workers at ZA/UM Studio have unionized.
First recognised games union in the UK, too. May many others follow.
www.gameworkers.co.uk/workers-at-z...
First recognised games union in the UK, too. May many others follow.
www.gameworkers.co.uk/workers-at-z...
SPOILER image for Kagurabachi chapter 96
It’s so peak. I really love this manga.
It’s so peak. I really love this manga.
October 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
SPOILER image for Kagurabachi chapter 96
It’s so peak. I really love this manga.
It’s so peak. I really love this manga.
this is awesome!
if you wanna hear more of this game's amazing soundtrack, go buy #QuartetRPG right now! one of the best games of the year IMO
store.steampowered.com/app/1307960/...
if you wanna hear more of this game's amazing soundtrack, go buy #QuartetRPG right now! one of the best games of the year IMO
store.steampowered.com/app/1307960/...
August 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
this is awesome!
if you wanna hear more of this game's amazing soundtrack, go buy #QuartetRPG right now! one of the best games of the year IMO
store.steampowered.com/app/1307960/...
if you wanna hear more of this game's amazing soundtrack, go buy #QuartetRPG right now! one of the best games of the year IMO
store.steampowered.com/app/1307960/...
hi @backloggd.com, any chance of an iOS app being developed in the future? would love it as it'd help with notifications for the wishlists on the site
August 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
hi @backloggd.com, any chance of an iOS app being developed in the future? would love it as it'd help with notifications for the wishlists on the site
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I never thought I would see this in my life, and that they’re making it immediately generic so it’s affordable is making me want to cry
Well, I'll be damned.
It's royalty free and there's already six, generic manufacturers lined up.
newatlas.com/infectious-d...
It's royalty free and there's already six, generic manufacturers lined up.
newatlas.com/infectious-d...
The first 100% effective HIV prevention drug is approved and going global
An epidemic that's been sustained for 44 years might finally be quelled, with the milestone approval of the first HIV drug that offers 100% protection with its twice-yearly injections. It's a landmark...
newatlas.com
August 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I never thought I would see this in my life, and that they’re making it immediately generic so it’s affordable is making me want to cry
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😈 Announcing Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists, a procedural narrative RPG by A Sharp @radiofreelunch.bsky.social and published by us!
▶ Wishlist the game now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3794210/...
▶ Wishlist the game now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3794210/...
August 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
😈 Announcing Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists, a procedural narrative RPG by A Sharp @radiofreelunch.bsky.social and published by us!
▶ Wishlist the game now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3794210/...
▶ Wishlist the game now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3794210/...
This is a special game from a small team. Do yourself a favor and wish list this and buy the game on August 26th.
July 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
This is a special game from a small team. Do yourself a favor and wish list this and buy the game on August 26th.
I’ve been waiting for this game for several years. 2026 cannot come sooner.
A war between gods and demons.
A young priest losing faith.
A JRPG with tactical combat, detailed pixel art & music by Motoi Sakuraba.
#wishlistwednesday #jrpg #pixelart #ドット絵
A young priest losing faith.
A JRPG with tactical combat, detailed pixel art & music by Motoi Sakuraba.
#wishlistwednesday #jrpg #pixelart #ドット絵
July 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I’ve been waiting for this game for several years. 2026 cannot come sooner.
Cannot wait for this game.
July 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Cannot wait for this game.
Back like they never left babyyyyy
🌐 NEUROCRACY 🌐
A serialised murder mystery that unfolds across weekly updates to a futuristic Wikipedia, with players debating theories in a TTRPG-like dialogue that influences the story
‼️ Episode 1 launches TOMORROW‼️
Please signal boost if you can, we rely on word-of-mouth more than anything 🙏
A serialised murder mystery that unfolds across weekly updates to a futuristic Wikipedia, with players debating theories in a TTRPG-like dialogue that influences the story
‼️ Episode 1 launches TOMORROW‼️
Please signal boost if you can, we rely on word-of-mouth more than anything 🙏
NEUROCRACY by pyrofoux, Playthroughline
Solve a murder in the future by diving into its Wikipedia
pyrofoux.itch.io
July 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Back like they never left babyyyyy
at this point, a certain "gamedev" has become a cautionary tale
July 15, 2025 at 4:12 AM
at this point, a certain "gamedev" has become a cautionary tale
@patrickklepek.bsky.social @robzacny.bsky.social @cado.bsky.social yall know about this? bonus My Turn perhaps? www.thecapitoltheatre.com/the-capitol-...
An Evening with Francis Ford Coppola and Megalopolis Screening | The Capitol Theatre
www.thecapitoltheatre.com
July 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
@patrickklepek.bsky.social @robzacny.bsky.social @cado.bsky.social yall know about this? bonus My Turn perhaps? www.thecapitoltheatre.com/the-capitol-...
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Explore new games with the 1.14.4 update now live!
🧪 New Discovery Engine (Open beta)
⚖️ Further adjustments to weighted ratings
💯 Backloggd's Top 100 for official rankings of the best of the best (Backer beta)
Read the full post: backloggd.medium.com/f373539b410e
🧪 New Discovery Engine (Open beta)
⚖️ Further adjustments to weighted ratings
💯 Backloggd's Top 100 for official rankings of the best of the best (Backer beta)
Read the full post: backloggd.medium.com/f373539b410e
Discover New Games | Mini-Update
Find your next favorite game easier than ever.
backloggd.medium.com
June 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Explore new games with the 1.14.4 update now live!
🧪 New Discovery Engine (Open beta)
⚖️ Further adjustments to weighted ratings
💯 Backloggd's Top 100 for official rankings of the best of the best (Backer beta)
Read the full post: backloggd.medium.com/f373539b410e
🧪 New Discovery Engine (Open beta)
⚖️ Further adjustments to weighted ratings
💯 Backloggd's Top 100 for official rankings of the best of the best (Backer beta)
Read the full post: backloggd.medium.com/f373539b410e
Kagurabachi is so peak. Spoilers beware.
June 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Kagurabachi is so peak. Spoilers beware.
dunno if many people are using backloggd, but this is a fun site to keep track of the games you're playing, reviews, wishlist, etc. here's my profile if anyone wants to be buds on there -- backloggd.com/u/treefolio/
treefolio's profile | Backloggd
Keep a virtual backlog of your video game collection, then rate and review the ones you've played to share with your friends!
backloggd.com
June 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
dunno if many people are using backloggd, but this is a fun site to keep track of the games you're playing, reviews, wishlist, etc. here's my profile if anyone wants to be buds on there -- backloggd.com/u/treefolio/
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I can’t promise that doing so will lead to a job; no one can. but the goal is to have something a job cannot take from you or rule over.
as forces pressure us to outsource our critical thinking, research, and creativity, holding onto our own intellectual development is CRUCIAL.
as forces pressure us to outsource our critical thinking, research, and creativity, holding onto our own intellectual development is CRUCIAL.
May 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I can’t promise that doing so will lead to a job; no one can. but the goal is to have something a job cannot take from you or rule over.
as forces pressure us to outsource our critical thinking, research, and creativity, holding onto our own intellectual development is CRUCIAL.
as forces pressure us to outsource our critical thinking, research, and creativity, holding onto our own intellectual development is CRUCIAL.
Reposted by Christopher Novas
look, I don’t have much positive to say about jobs right now. but growing your creative skills is never a waste. in a world that prioritizes “good enough for non-experts” and the simulacra of competence, growing a practice of critical and artistic thought helps you from sliding down into the muck.
May 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
look, I don’t have much positive to say about jobs right now. but growing your creative skills is never a waste. in a world that prioritizes “good enough for non-experts” and the simulacra of competence, growing a practice of critical and artistic thought helps you from sliding down into the muck.
The Inner World - 001
Doing something for yourself is hard. Thank you if you read this.
open.substack.com/pub/christop...
Doing something for yourself is hard. Thank you if you read this.
open.substack.com/pub/christop...
May 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Inner World - 001
Doing something for yourself is hard. Thank you if you read this.
open.substack.com/pub/christop...
Doing something for yourself is hard. Thank you if you read this.
open.substack.com/pub/christop...
putting it on my calendar/reminders
On July 16, join us for the launch of
🌐 N E U R O C R A C Y 3 . 0 🌐
✅ A fresh live run of ten episodes on omnipedia.app!
✅ New stories and systems from amazing writers!
✅ Your investigation affects the outcome!
More info: talk.omnipedia.app/t/neurocracy...
#scifi #epistolary #hypertext #TTARG
🌐 N E U R O C R A C Y 3 . 0 🌐
✅ A fresh live run of ten episodes on omnipedia.app!
✅ New stories and systems from amazing writers!
✅ Your investigation affects the outcome!
More info: talk.omnipedia.app/t/neurocracy...
#scifi #epistolary #hypertext #TTARG
May 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
putting it on my calendar/reminders
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Remember that movie he made about someone drilling a hole in their own head?
Darren Aronofsky has launched a new venture alongside Google DeepMind to help develop generative AI short films.
Darren Aronofsky Partners with Google DeepMind on Generative AI Short Film Initiative
Darren Aronofsky has launched a new venture alongside Google DeepMind to help develop generative AI short films.
bit.ly
May 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Remember that movie he made about someone drilling a hole in their own head?
wasn't there literally a meme/joke timeline of this exact thing happening during this presidency? i think it was a simpsons bit, but idr
A new cold war is brewing over rare earth minerals
A new cold war is brewing over rare earth minerals
Rare earth materials aren’t that rare.
buff.ly
May 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
wasn't there literally a meme/joke timeline of this exact thing happening during this presidency? i think it was a simpsons bit, but idr
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These assholes love to talk about "states rights" until it cuts into their tech CEO donors quarterly pie charts and then its "ban the rights of any state from doing anything about AI for ten years or more."
Horrible crap buried in the 389 page behemoth Congress is trying to shove down our throats: blocking any state from regulating AI for the next decade. If you don’t want to bow down to tech bros in this way, get involved at fairshareusa.org www.techpolicy.press/us-house-com...
US House Committee Advances 10-Year Moratorium on State AI Regulation | TechPolicy.Press
After an amendment challenging the moratorium language failed, it will advance with the rest of the legislative package.
www.techpolicy.press
May 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
These assholes love to talk about "states rights" until it cuts into their tech CEO donors quarterly pie charts and then its "ban the rights of any state from doing anything about AI for ten years or more."
who woulda thought huh??????
May 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
who woulda thought huh??????
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American bushido, the obsession with lethality, warrior ethos, and tactical “merit” was the logical endpoint of an all volunteer professional military. But it’s bleeding into the rest of American society in increasingly unhealthy ways. My latest⬇️
The Rise of American Bushido
Part I: The Cult of Lethality, Warrior Ethos, and Tactical Prowess Rolled into One
secretaryrofdefenserock.substack.com
May 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
American bushido, the obsession with lethality, warrior ethos, and tactical “merit” was the logical endpoint of an all volunteer professional military. But it’s bleeding into the rest of American society in increasingly unhealthy ways. My latest⬇️