I should clarify, by "everyone" I was referring to the rest of western mainstream media.

Totally, not discrediting haaretz, moreso frustrated with how everyone else manufactures consent for this genocide.

It's one thing for the evil dial to be turned up, but the incompetence one is the wild card

I need to check this system out!

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Come up with a time the NYT wasn't on the wrong side of history challenge (IMPOSSIBLE)

Many have given much love to these levels

Shout out to @alexbarnhart.bsky.social for the earth shattering HUGE LASER sounds

Dave Miraglotta, Kaelin Hinnant, Kahlil Reedy for environment art

Sam Santillo for the beautiful lighting
@petestewart.bsky.social, Cheyenne Morrin for the writing (7/7)

This too went through a few versions, initially having a more creepy dust-choked vibe. In an effort to manage scope much of this was trimmed into what ultimately places better, deserved focus on introducing the Ascension Cable upgrade mechanic to not muddy the pacing
(6/X)

And finally, the Shattered Moon Republic Research Laboratory! Initially this lab was meant to be a detour Cal would take on his path to Rayvis, but eventually became the main destination from the start of the mission.
(5/X)

Of all the creative ideas that were toyed with, focus was eventually shifted towards readability and more simple, discrete states of moving platforms mixed with combat in order to highlight the giant laser set piece first and foremost.
(Bluesky won't let me post gifs so here's a link to giphy)
(4/X)

Next up – Shattered Moon! My design work was primarily on the second visit when Cal returns in pursuit of Rayvis The Array Channel was one of the most interesting spaces I’ve designed, focused entirely around a huge laser. It’s gone through wildly different versions
(3/X)