Mark Lawson
@born2beslicker.bsky.social
Straight Edge guy who talks about gaming mostly but with some politics and anything else that comes to mind.
http://Linktr.ee/Born2beSlicker
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Mark Lawson
@born2beslicker.bsky.social
· Oct 17
Sky Follower Bridge - Chrome Web Store
Instantly find and follow the same users from your Twitter follows on Bluesky.
chromewebstore.google.com
If you’re new to BlueSky or are trying to see if who you follow on Twitter has finally crossed over, check out Sky Follower Bridge for Chrome/Firefox
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It’s not perfect but it will get you off the ground
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It’s not perfect but it will get you off the ground
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Microsoft drops NDAs and publishes Xbox Game Publishing Guide public, NDA-free and accessible to everyone
makes planning and launching games on Xbox consoles and PC easier for Indie Developers.
www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...
makes planning and launching games on Xbox consoles and PC easier for Indie Developers.
www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...
November 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Microsoft drops NDAs and publishes Xbox Game Publishing Guide public, NDA-free and accessible to everyone
makes planning and launching games on Xbox consoles and PC easier for Indie Developers.
www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...
makes planning and launching games on Xbox consoles and PC easier for Indie Developers.
www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...
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Last night I watched a streamer in Arc that downed other players and then had them answer trivia questions in exchange for a revive. The questions were like "who runs this whole operation" and "what's the name of the cataclysmic event that led to all this" and lol no, gamers do not pay attention.
You wanna know why we're having nag line discourse in 2025? Because developers know we're fighting an attention economy war we'll lose no matter what. Players don't read, have TikTok open next to them, god forbid we are scared you miss something and then blame us for not giving you all the info.
November 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Last night I watched a streamer in Arc that downed other players and then had them answer trivia questions in exchange for a revive. The questions were like "who runs this whole operation" and "what's the name of the cataclysmic event that led to all this" and lol no, gamers do not pay attention.
The way Americans talk about China and think America is better behaved with the world is insane to me. Are we deadass right now?
November 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The way Americans talk about China and think America is better behaved with the world is insane to me. Are we deadass right now?
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The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
International Criminal Court to ditch Microsoft Office for European open source alternative | Euractiv
The court will move its internal work environment to Open Desk, a German-developed open source software
www.euractiv.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
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Crystal Dynamics has announced a third round of layoffs this year, affecting 30 employees "across various departments and projects"
www.gamesindustry.biz/crystal-dyna...
www.gamesindustry.biz/crystal-dyna...
Crystal Dynamics announces third round of layoffs this year, 30 workers affected
Decision made to "optimise the continued development" of Tomb Raider and future projects "as the realities of the industry continue to evolve
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 14, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Crystal Dynamics has announced a third round of layoffs this year, affecting 30 employees "across various departments and projects"
www.gamesindustry.biz/crystal-dyna...
www.gamesindustry.biz/crystal-dyna...
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Starting November 18, Fortnite Crew is part of your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
Fortnite also launches for Xbox on PC and becomes an Xbox Play Anywhere title on the same day. All the details inside: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
Fortnite also launches for Xbox on PC and becomes an Xbox Play Anywhere title on the same day. All the details inside: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
Fortnite Crew Comes to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate November 18 – and Fortnite Comes to Xbox on PC - Xbox Wire
Starting November 18, Fortnite Crew is part of your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Fortnite also launches for Xbox on PC and becomes an Xbox Play Anywhere title on the same day. All the details...
news.xbox.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Starting November 18, Fortnite Crew is part of your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
Fortnite also launches for Xbox on PC and becomes an Xbox Play Anywhere title on the same day. All the details inside: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
Fortnite also launches for Xbox on PC and becomes an Xbox Play Anywhere title on the same day. All the details inside: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
Looks like every calling card in #BlackOps7 is genAI. Small indie game Call of Duty cutting costs to make ends meet #bo7
November 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Looks like every calling card in #BlackOps7 is genAI. Small indie game Call of Duty cutting costs to make ends meet #bo7
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220 Rockstar North employees have signed a letter demanding that more than 30 colleagues recently fired in what it alleges is union-busting "are immediately reinstated".
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/220-roc...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/220-roc...
220 Rockstar North staff have signed a letter demanding their fired colleagues ‘are immediately reinstated’ | VGC
The 31 employees have accused the Grand Theft Auto studio of illegally firing them for unionising…
www.videogameschronicle.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
220 Rockstar North employees have signed a letter demanding that more than 30 colleagues recently fired in what it alleges is union-busting "are immediately reinstated".
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/220-roc...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/220-roc...
Tango cannot catch a break
Krafton launches voluntary resignation program as it focuses on becoming an "AI-first company"
www.gamesindustry.biz/krafton-laun...
www.gamesindustry.biz/krafton-laun...
Krafton launches voluntary resignation program as it focuses on becoming an "AI-first company"
Krafton has launched a voluntary resignation program as it ramps up its focus on being an "AI-first company".
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Tango cannot catch a break
What are we doing here, lads?
Call of Duty campaign cannot be paused by solo players, has no checkpoints, and requires an online connection at all times
www.eurogamer.net/call-of-duty...
www.eurogamer.net/call-of-duty...
November 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
What are we doing here, lads?
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Joe Hendry has officially signed with WWE, FightfulSelect.com has confirmed.
More details on how, who pushed for it, what this means for his TNA future in the immediate and more is up now for subscribers
More details on how, who pushed for it, what this means for his TNA future in the immediate and more is up now for subscribers
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Joe Hendry has officially signed with WWE, FightfulSelect.com has confirmed.
More details on how, who pushed for it, what this means for his TNA future in the immediate and more is up now for subscribers
More details on how, who pushed for it, what this means for his TNA future in the immediate and more is up now for subscribers
There are PC players in #ArcRaiders who are turning their graphic settings way down and using NVIDIA filters to make night raids more visible and to remove as much foliage as possible in the distance. Giving an unfair advantage.
And yet crossplay is worried about aim assist
And yet crossplay is worried about aim assist
November 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
There are PC players in #ArcRaiders who are turning their graphic settings way down and using NVIDIA filters to make night raids more visible and to remove as much foliage as possible in the distance. Giving an unfair advantage.
And yet crossplay is worried about aim assist
And yet crossplay is worried about aim assist
It seems the general consensus is that #BlackOps7 ’s campaign is complete dogshit and not worth it.
It’s another Warzone infected campaign but now 4 player coop and end game grinding has made it go the bullet sponge, enemies have health bars nonsense.
Cooked.
It’s another Warzone infected campaign but now 4 player coop and end game grinding has made it go the bullet sponge, enemies have health bars nonsense.
Cooked.
November 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
It seems the general consensus is that #BlackOps7 ’s campaign is complete dogshit and not worth it.
It’s another Warzone infected campaign but now 4 player coop and end game grinding has made it go the bullet sponge, enemies have health bars nonsense.
Cooked.
It’s another Warzone infected campaign but now 4 player coop and end game grinding has made it go the bullet sponge, enemies have health bars nonsense.
Cooked.
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Ubisoft just postponed its earnings report and halted the trading of its shares. Unclear why at this point but could indicate a major announcement related to the company.
November 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Ubisoft just postponed its earnings report and halted the trading of its shares. Unclear why at this point but could indicate a major announcement related to the company.
Immortals Fenyx Rising is free to keep on PC #PCgaming @ubisoft.com
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November 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Immortals Fenyx Rising is free to keep on PC #PCgaming @ubisoft.com
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At some point the #ARCRaiders developers need to realise their community might not be the one they were expecting to have
November 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
At some point the #ARCRaiders developers need to realise their community might not be the one they were expecting to have
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"This is a blatant, unapologetic act of vicious union busting" - Hundreds of Rockstar employees sign letter to management, demanding fired colleagues get reinstated www.eurogamer.net/this-is-a-bl...
November 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"This is a blatant, unapologetic act of vicious union busting" - Hundreds of Rockstar employees sign letter to management, demanding fired colleagues get reinstated www.eurogamer.net/this-is-a-bl...
#Fallout 4 is upping the mod support for Fallout 4 to 100GB on Xbox but will they finally stop achievements disabling if you dare use them? @fallout.bethesdastudios.com @bethesda.net
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
#Fallout 4 is upping the mod support for Fallout 4 to 100GB on Xbox but will they finally stop achievements disabling if you dare use them? @fallout.bethesdastudios.com @bethesda.net
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The pre-release for UZDoom's debut is here! If you'd like to help us test UZDoom in preparation for 4.14.3 grab the build here: github.com/UZDoom/UZDoo... (expand the Assets tab)
(Windows and Linux available; Mac coming later)
Read the details here: zdoom.org/wiki/UZDoom_...
(Windows and Linux available; Mac coming later)
Read the details here: zdoom.org/wiki/UZDoom_...
November 8, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The pre-release for UZDoom's debut is here! If you'd like to help us test UZDoom in preparation for 4.14.3 grab the build here: github.com/UZDoom/UZDoo... (expand the Assets tab)
(Windows and Linux available; Mac coming later)
Read the details here: zdoom.org/wiki/UZDoom_...
(Windows and Linux available; Mac coming later)
Read the details here: zdoom.org/wiki/UZDoom_...
Seems I have lost all experience with #RocketLeague and now I’m at the “5 year old child chasing the ball” stage of football
November 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Seems I have lost all experience with #RocketLeague and now I’m at the “5 year old child chasing the ball” stage of football
Another live service game is finally dropping PS4 support, this time it’s #TheFinals
November 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Another live service game is finally dropping PS4 support, this time it’s #TheFinals
I don’t think the Steam Machine will typically hit 4K/60 in games. We’re probably going to see between 1260p-1440p with sometimes 1080p on more demanding games.
Borderlands 4 will be 720p because it’s so well optimised
Borderlands 4 will be 720p because it’s so well optimised
November 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
I don’t think the Steam Machine will typically hit 4K/60 in games. We’re probably going to see between 1260p-1440p with sometimes 1080p on more demanding games.
Borderlands 4 will be 720p because it’s so well optimised
Borderlands 4 will be 720p because it’s so well optimised
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New Red Dead Redemption rating suggests remaster on the way to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2
www.eurogamer.net/new-red-dead...
www.eurogamer.net/new-red-dead...
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
New Red Dead Redemption rating suggests remaster on the way to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2
www.eurogamer.net/new-red-dead...
www.eurogamer.net/new-red-dead...
Just found out it’s been 10 years since the shut down of the BritXbox/BXB forums. Those who remember what that is, there’s some deep lore for you.
November 13, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Just found out it’s been 10 years since the shut down of the BritXbox/BXB forums. Those who remember what that is, there’s some deep lore for you.