Ryan (BenGraven)
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Ryan (BenGraven)
@bengraven.bsky.social
Former Midwestern/current southern left-leaning dad. Aka “Bengraven”. Freelance, talking about writing, gaming, mental health and 🏳️‍🌈 , Americana, comics/manga, animation, cozy or genre art. Severe ADHD when it comes to posting!
"I'm gonna sign it, but I don't want to. My friends are gonna scrub it to protect me, but I hate that you're asking me to sign this. I'm really strong, you know. Super strong."
a young boy is sitting at a table with his eyes closed and looking at a book .
ALT: a young boy is sitting at a table with his eyes closed and looking at a book .
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November 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Will the Epstein files be in there?
November 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Oh I thought that was just me. This is literally the first post when I opened the app.
November 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I'm really sorry to hear that. *hugs*
November 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I would try and use as much as possible to help people, but I also know I'd use it to get myself out of some debt, get some stability since I live check by check and have an unreliable vehicle, then probably lose some of it to a whim. I'd feel a lot of guilt over that, but I'd give what I can.
November 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
GameStop is about to fulfill it's destiny of becoming PawnStop.
November 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
"Please come into our stores. Please."
November 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Meanwhile, many of us are dealing with AAA games that are fun, but struggle graphically because of issues with UE5 or the RE engine because even modern developers have no idea how to make them look AAA 100% of the time due to streaming issues.
November 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Yes, it's impressive and dominates discussions and sells units, but a huge portion of Gen Z and younger are playing games that look worse than Black or Silent Hill 3 on PS2.

Meanwhile, my age are out here playing games that are GAMEPLAY throwbacks to their childhood.
November 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I also think the Machine is going to be good for those making the switch or those upgrading. I've seen the discourse over the specs and Valve's survey results and I think it's clear this isn't going to be something for the "high end gamer" but those who want a solution for their TVs or new Steamers.
November 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I legitimately forgot this part of my "lore" until I saw this.
November 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
That's literally my card, too.
November 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
He's very "real" for this. I do miss the day I would come upon a movie on television or took a chance in rental store and had the most unexpected emotions rushing through me. That day was supposed to end one way, but the movie made me stay up contemplating life.
November 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM