A Profound Waste of Time
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Beyond our cover story with Team Asobi, we also have:
🦑 Giant Squid Studios
🥷 Team Ninja’s president Fumihiko Yasuda
🌝 Moon: Remix RPG and Chulip creator Yoshiro Kimura
🐻 The mischievous mastermind of Danganronpa and The Hundred Line, Kazutaka Kodaka
And so much more!
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🦑 Giant Squid Studios
🥷 Team Ninja’s president Fumihiko Yasuda
🌝 Moon: Remix RPG and Chulip creator Yoshiro Kimura
🐻 The mischievous mastermind of Danganronpa and The Hundred Line, Kazutaka Kodaka
And so much more!
👉 kck.st/4i1GAHT 👈
November 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Beyond our cover story with Team Asobi, we also have:
🦑 Giant Squid Studios
🥷 Team Ninja’s president Fumihiko Yasuda
🌝 Moon: Remix RPG and Chulip creator Yoshiro Kimura
🐻 The mischievous mastermind of Danganronpa and The Hundred Line, Kazutaka Kodaka
And so much more!
👉 kck.st/4i1GAHT 👈
🦑 Giant Squid Studios
🥷 Team Ninja’s president Fumihiko Yasuda
🌝 Moon: Remix RPG and Chulip creator Yoshiro Kimura
🐻 The mischievous mastermind of Danganronpa and The Hundred Line, Kazutaka Kodaka
And so much more!
👉 kck.st/4i1GAHT 👈
Oooh I like this idea. In issue 1 I made a risograph print and included it in every issue. Something like that maybe?
November 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Oooh I like this idea. In issue 1 I made a risograph print and included it in every issue. Something like that maybe?
We have those! We’ve had unique ones for previous campaigns, but I deliberately didn’t do one this time as I thought there were already so many items available on the campaign as we have so many SKU’s now. 😅
November 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We have those! We’ve had unique ones for previous campaigns, but I deliberately didn’t do one this time as I thought there were already so many items available on the campaign as we have so many SKU’s now. 😅
It wouldn’t be an APWOT Kickstarter without a fresh enamel badge for backers to proudly wear. In keeping with the space theme of this issue’s cover game, we’re introducing the Space Cadet badge, featuring the iconic APWOT mascot venturing into the final frontier! 👨🚀🌌
Mascot by Keita Takahashi!
Mascot by Keita Takahashi!
November 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It wouldn’t be an APWOT Kickstarter without a fresh enamel badge for backers to proudly wear. In keeping with the space theme of this issue’s cover game, we’re introducing the Space Cadet badge, featuring the iconic APWOT mascot venturing into the final frontier! 👨🚀🌌
Mascot by Keita Takahashi!
Mascot by Keita Takahashi!
This is a great option for those of you who recently backed the trilogy reprint kickstarter, or if you've been with us all the way and just want a secure home for this next chapter of the APWOT story!
I added more stock of this bundle to the kickstarter but there are now less than 100 left! 👀
I added more stock of this bundle to the kickstarter but there are now less than 100 left! 👀
November 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This is a great option for those of you who recently backed the trilogy reprint kickstarter, or if you've been with us all the way and just want a secure home for this next chapter of the APWOT story!
I added more stock of this bundle to the kickstarter but there are now less than 100 left! 👀
I added more stock of this bundle to the kickstarter but there are now less than 100 left! 👀
This campaign also includes the Astral slipcase, for issues 4-6 of APWOT! It features a fantastical creature accompanying each letter of the APWOT initialism. Crafted from 3mm-thick card with foil blocking and spot varnish, and available as an add on and a bundle for this campaign!
kck.st/4i1GAHT 📚
kck.st/4i1GAHT 📚
November 12, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This campaign also includes the Astral slipcase, for issues 4-6 of APWOT! It features a fantastical creature accompanying each letter of the APWOT initialism. Crafted from 3mm-thick card with foil blocking and spot varnish, and available as an add on and a bundle for this campaign!
kck.st/4i1GAHT 📚
kck.st/4i1GAHT 📚
The Coldest War by @jeremypeel.bsky.social ❄️
The research trip is a dying art, but during development of South of the Circle, the team at State of Play defied the trend, journeying across the planet to one of the world’s most extreme and frigid climates to prepare for the game’s development.
The research trip is a dying art, but during development of South of the Circle, the team at State of Play defied the trend, journeying across the planet to one of the world’s most extreme and frigid climates to prepare for the game’s development.
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Coldest War by @jeremypeel.bsky.social ❄️
The research trip is a dying art, but during development of South of the Circle, the team at State of Play defied the trend, journeying across the planet to one of the world’s most extreme and frigid climates to prepare for the game’s development.
The research trip is a dying art, but during development of South of the Circle, the team at State of Play defied the trend, journeying across the planet to one of the world’s most extreme and frigid climates to prepare for the game’s development.
The Strength of Many👬
@katbailey.bsky.social commemorates the life and legacy of Yoshitaka Murayama, co-creator of the Suikoden series and its spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicle, with tributes from colleagues at Konami, Rabbit & Bear, and across the game industry.
Art by @byronb-art.bsky.social
@katbailey.bsky.social commemorates the life and legacy of Yoshitaka Murayama, co-creator of the Suikoden series and its spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicle, with tributes from colleagues at Konami, Rabbit & Bear, and across the game industry.
Art by @byronb-art.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Strength of Many👬
@katbailey.bsky.social commemorates the life and legacy of Yoshitaka Murayama, co-creator of the Suikoden series and its spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicle, with tributes from colleagues at Konami, Rabbit & Bear, and across the game industry.
Art by @byronb-art.bsky.social
@katbailey.bsky.social commemorates the life and legacy of Yoshitaka Murayama, co-creator of the Suikoden series and its spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicle, with tributes from colleagues at Konami, Rabbit & Bear, and across the game industry.
Art by @byronb-art.bsky.social
Dreamcatcher 😴
The Dreamcast was a console of bold innovations. Perhaps its boldest was the VMU, a memory card with an LCD screen. @wes.readonlymemo.com explores the invention’s origin and legacy, speaking to both its original creators and those who are re-imagining the device for the modern day.
The Dreamcast was a console of bold innovations. Perhaps its boldest was the VMU, a memory card with an LCD screen. @wes.readonlymemo.com explores the invention’s origin and legacy, speaking to both its original creators and those who are re-imagining the device for the modern day.
November 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Dreamcatcher 😴
The Dreamcast was a console of bold innovations. Perhaps its boldest was the VMU, a memory card with an LCD screen. @wes.readonlymemo.com explores the invention’s origin and legacy, speaking to both its original creators and those who are re-imagining the device for the modern day.
The Dreamcast was a console of bold innovations. Perhaps its boldest was the VMU, a memory card with an LCD screen. @wes.readonlymemo.com explores the invention’s origin and legacy, speaking to both its original creators and those who are re-imagining the device for the modern day.
Move Me 🏎️🏁
Sleek, stylish, and sonically ground-breaking, Ridge Racer Type 4 wasn’t just a racing game – it was a statement. Composer Kohta Takahashi tells us about the work that went into the game’s soundtrack, widely regarded as one of the finest of both its era and genre.
Sleek, stylish, and sonically ground-breaking, Ridge Racer Type 4 wasn’t just a racing game – it was a statement. Composer Kohta Takahashi tells us about the work that went into the game’s soundtrack, widely regarded as one of the finest of both its era and genre.
November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Move Me 🏎️🏁
Sleek, stylish, and sonically ground-breaking, Ridge Racer Type 4 wasn’t just a racing game – it was a statement. Composer Kohta Takahashi tells us about the work that went into the game’s soundtrack, widely regarded as one of the finest of both its era and genre.
Sleek, stylish, and sonically ground-breaking, Ridge Racer Type 4 wasn’t just a racing game – it was a statement. Composer Kohta Takahashi tells us about the work that went into the game’s soundtrack, widely regarded as one of the finest of both its era and genre.
3.D.K 🍌🛢️
Now that Donkey Kong has swung back into the spotlight with a bold new 3D platformer, @radishgames.com revisits the ape’s first fully 3D game – Donkey Kong 64 – with members of the original Rare team behind the colourful collectathon like Grant Kirkhope, Mark Stevenson and George Andreas 🦧
Now that Donkey Kong has swung back into the spotlight with a bold new 3D platformer, @radishgames.com revisits the ape’s first fully 3D game – Donkey Kong 64 – with members of the original Rare team behind the colourful collectathon like Grant Kirkhope, Mark Stevenson and George Andreas 🦧
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
3.D.K 🍌🛢️
Now that Donkey Kong has swung back into the spotlight with a bold new 3D platformer, @radishgames.com revisits the ape’s first fully 3D game – Donkey Kong 64 – with members of the original Rare team behind the colourful collectathon like Grant Kirkhope, Mark Stevenson and George Andreas 🦧
Now that Donkey Kong has swung back into the spotlight with a bold new 3D platformer, @radishgames.com revisits the ape’s first fully 3D game – Donkey Kong 64 – with members of the original Rare team behind the colourful collectathon like Grant Kirkhope, Mark Stevenson and George Andreas 🦧
The Long Tail 🐍
Before the era of Jetpack Joyride, Flappy Bird, and Fruit Ninja, there was a singular mobile game, one so elegant and simple in its design that it took the world by storm. Christian Donlan examines the legacy and sincere beauty of Snake.
Before the era of Jetpack Joyride, Flappy Bird, and Fruit Ninja, there was a singular mobile game, one so elegant and simple in its design that it took the world by storm. Christian Donlan examines the legacy and sincere beauty of Snake.
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The Long Tail 🐍
Before the era of Jetpack Joyride, Flappy Bird, and Fruit Ninja, there was a singular mobile game, one so elegant and simple in its design that it took the world by storm. Christian Donlan examines the legacy and sincere beauty of Snake.
Before the era of Jetpack Joyride, Flappy Bird, and Fruit Ninja, there was a singular mobile game, one so elegant and simple in its design that it took the world by storm. Christian Donlan examines the legacy and sincere beauty of Snake.
The Unlikely ‘Father’ of Let’s Plays 🎮🎥
Japanese national treasure Shinya Arino has been the host of GameCenter CX for more than 20 years.
@lewisgordon.bsky.social meets with the comedian, host and game industry’s original ‘Let’s Player’ to discuss what makes the show so beloved to this day.
Japanese national treasure Shinya Arino has been the host of GameCenter CX for more than 20 years.
@lewisgordon.bsky.social meets with the comedian, host and game industry’s original ‘Let’s Player’ to discuss what makes the show so beloved to this day.
November 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The Unlikely ‘Father’ of Let’s Plays 🎮🎥
Japanese national treasure Shinya Arino has been the host of GameCenter CX for more than 20 years.
@lewisgordon.bsky.social meets with the comedian, host and game industry’s original ‘Let’s Player’ to discuss what makes the show so beloved to this day.
Japanese national treasure Shinya Arino has been the host of GameCenter CX for more than 20 years.
@lewisgordon.bsky.social meets with the comedian, host and game industry’s original ‘Let’s Player’ to discuss what makes the show so beloved to this day.
Perfect Stream 🚿
When Ellie Gibson first played Powerwash Simulator, she never imagined she would one day hold multiple world records for the game – nor how doing so would change her life.
Illustrated by the fabulous @mollymendoza.bsky.social 💧
When Ellie Gibson first played Powerwash Simulator, she never imagined she would one day hold multiple world records for the game – nor how doing so would change her life.
Illustrated by the fabulous @mollymendoza.bsky.social 💧
November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Perfect Stream 🚿
When Ellie Gibson first played Powerwash Simulator, she never imagined she would one day hold multiple world records for the game – nor how doing so would change her life.
Illustrated by the fabulous @mollymendoza.bsky.social 💧
When Ellie Gibson first played Powerwash Simulator, she never imagined she would one day hold multiple world records for the game – nor how doing so would change her life.
Illustrated by the fabulous @mollymendoza.bsky.social 💧
Origins of a Species 🐟
At the turn of the millennium one of gaming’s most unique and bizarre titles was released for the Dreamcast.
@simonparkin.bsky.social sits down with its creator Yoot Saito to discuss the evolution, extinction and potential revival of the weird and wonderful Seaman.
At the turn of the millennium one of gaming’s most unique and bizarre titles was released for the Dreamcast.
@simonparkin.bsky.social sits down with its creator Yoot Saito to discuss the evolution, extinction and potential revival of the weird and wonderful Seaman.
November 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Origins of a Species 🐟
At the turn of the millennium one of gaming’s most unique and bizarre titles was released for the Dreamcast.
@simonparkin.bsky.social sits down with its creator Yoot Saito to discuss the evolution, extinction and potential revival of the weird and wonderful Seaman.
At the turn of the millennium one of gaming’s most unique and bizarre titles was released for the Dreamcast.
@simonparkin.bsky.social sits down with its creator Yoot Saito to discuss the evolution, extinction and potential revival of the weird and wonderful Seaman.
Learning To Fly ✈️
An exploration of one of humanity’s oldest and most universal dreams: flight. Game developer and pilot @ramiismail.com shares the reflections and revelations that surface only when you’re 14,000 feet above the ground.
Art by @alariko.bsky.social ☁️
An exploration of one of humanity’s oldest and most universal dreams: flight. Game developer and pilot @ramiismail.com shares the reflections and revelations that surface only when you’re 14,000 feet above the ground.
Art by @alariko.bsky.social ☁️
November 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Learning To Fly ✈️
An exploration of one of humanity’s oldest and most universal dreams: flight. Game developer and pilot @ramiismail.com shares the reflections and revelations that surface only when you’re 14,000 feet above the ground.
Art by @alariko.bsky.social ☁️
An exploration of one of humanity’s oldest and most universal dreams: flight. Game developer and pilot @ramiismail.com shares the reflections and revelations that surface only when you’re 14,000 feet above the ground.
Art by @alariko.bsky.social ☁️
Our cover story: The Vanillaware Recipe 🥘🍛🍱
Margaret Robertson examines the ingredients that have made Vanillaware one of the most distinctive and bold game studios of the past two decades, in conversation with Unicorn Overlord’s Noma Takashi and Nakanishi Wataru.
Art by Rica Diaz 🦄
Margaret Robertson examines the ingredients that have made Vanillaware one of the most distinctive and bold game studios of the past two decades, in conversation with Unicorn Overlord’s Noma Takashi and Nakanishi Wataru.
Art by Rica Diaz 🦄
November 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Our cover story: The Vanillaware Recipe 🥘🍛🍱
Margaret Robertson examines the ingredients that have made Vanillaware one of the most distinctive and bold game studios of the past two decades, in conversation with Unicorn Overlord’s Noma Takashi and Nakanishi Wataru.
Art by Rica Diaz 🦄
Margaret Robertson examines the ingredients that have made Vanillaware one of the most distinctive and bold game studios of the past two decades, in conversation with Unicorn Overlord’s Noma Takashi and Nakanishi Wataru.
Art by Rica Diaz 🦄
Issue 5 is out now! 🦄 🎉
Featuring our incredible collaboration with Vanillaware for our Unicorn Overlord cover, interviews with some of the medium's most iconic creatives, and beautiful essays with original art from cover to cover.
Let's walk through the latest issue: 👇🧵
Featuring our incredible collaboration with Vanillaware for our Unicorn Overlord cover, interviews with some of the medium's most iconic creatives, and beautiful essays with original art from cover to cover.
Let's walk through the latest issue: 👇🧵
November 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Issue 5 is out now! 🦄 🎉
Featuring our incredible collaboration with Vanillaware for our Unicorn Overlord cover, interviews with some of the medium's most iconic creatives, and beautiful essays with original art from cover to cover.
Let's walk through the latest issue: 👇🧵
Featuring our incredible collaboration with Vanillaware for our Unicorn Overlord cover, interviews with some of the medium's most iconic creatives, and beautiful essays with original art from cover to cover.
Let's walk through the latest issue: 👇🧵
APWOT 5 is here! 🦄
Available now via our site and the APWOT 6 Kickstarter campaign.
Available now via our site and the APWOT 6 Kickstarter campaign.
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
APWOT 5 is here! 🦄
Available now via our site and the APWOT 6 Kickstarter campaign.
Available now via our site and the APWOT 6 Kickstarter campaign.
The special edition of APWOT 6 will feature a lenticular print affixed to the cover, allowing Astro to change expressions like he does in game! Art by @error403.bsky.social 🤖 ✨
November 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The special edition of APWOT 6 will feature a lenticular print affixed to the cover, allowing Astro to change expressions like he does in game! Art by @error403.bsky.social 🤖 ✨
Earlier this morning we passed the 300% funding mark with 26 days left to go! Thank you all so much for supporting APWOT!🤖⭐
November 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Earlier this morning we passed the 300% funding mark with 26 days left to go! Thank you all so much for supporting APWOT!🤖⭐
LAUNCH PARTY TIME! Save the date 📆
Come to Gosh! Comics in Soho on the 4th of December to help us celebrate the release of Issue 5 of A Profound Waste of Time! 🦄📚
Hope to see you there! 🙌
Come to Gosh! Comics in Soho on the 4th of December to help us celebrate the release of Issue 5 of A Profound Waste of Time! 🦄📚
Hope to see you there! 🙌
November 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
LAUNCH PARTY TIME! Save the date 📆
Come to Gosh! Comics in Soho on the 4th of December to help us celebrate the release of Issue 5 of A Profound Waste of Time! 🦄📚
Hope to see you there! 🙌
Come to Gosh! Comics in Soho on the 4th of December to help us celebrate the release of Issue 5 of A Profound Waste of Time! 🦄📚
Hope to see you there! 🙌
Due to the success of the Kickstarter and the sheer amount of demand for them, we can reprint Issue 4 and the Trilogy Slipcase!
If you missed out you can get them now and add them to your pledge!
🤖💫 kck.st/4i1GAHT 💫🤖
If you missed out you can get them now and add them to your pledge!
🤖💫 kck.st/4i1GAHT 💫🤖
November 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Due to the success of the Kickstarter and the sheer amount of demand for them, we can reprint Issue 4 and the Trilogy Slipcase!
If you missed out you can get them now and add them to your pledge!
🤖💫 kck.st/4i1GAHT 💫🤖
If you missed out you can get them now and add them to your pledge!
🤖💫 kck.st/4i1GAHT 💫🤖
24 hours later, and we're over 230% funded! This is by far the fastest an APWOT campaign has reached this point. We're so grateful to all of you for your incredible support. Thank you!
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November 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
24 hours later, and we're over 230% funded! This is by far the fastest an APWOT campaign has reached this point. We're so grateful to all of you for your incredible support. Thank you!
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🤖🌟 Issue 6 of APWOT is live on Kickstarter! 🌟🤖
Featuring a beautiful lenticular cover of Astro Bot marking both our feature interview with the game’s director, Nicolas Doucet, and the 30th anniversary of PlayStation.
Get in there!
💫 kck.st/4i1GAHT 💫
Featuring a beautiful lenticular cover of Astro Bot marking both our feature interview with the game’s director, Nicolas Doucet, and the 30th anniversary of PlayStation.
Get in there!
💫 kck.st/4i1GAHT 💫
November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
🤖🌟 Issue 6 of APWOT is live on Kickstarter! 🌟🤖
Featuring a beautiful lenticular cover of Astro Bot marking both our feature interview with the game’s director, Nicolas Doucet, and the 30th anniversary of PlayStation.
Get in there!
💫 kck.st/4i1GAHT 💫
Featuring a beautiful lenticular cover of Astro Bot marking both our feature interview with the game’s director, Nicolas Doucet, and the 30th anniversary of PlayStation.
Get in there!
💫 kck.st/4i1GAHT 💫