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Brian McCarthy
@brianmccarthy.bsky.social
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game developer, software engineer, musician

Current: Technical Narrative Designer on Judas @ Ghost Story Games 👻
Previous: Developer and Audio Director on Obscurant @ King Brick Games 👁️

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He really said
R. Crumb panel of an angry man thinking "I loathe every person I see on the street! Lookit that stupid ass-hole!" while staring at man whistling, labeled "normal guy"
November 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Bart Simpson saying "What an odd thing to say"
October 30, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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That's right, folks, it's football season
Charlie Brown from Peanuts, shrugging and smiling, saying "Why, no...what should I rant and rave? It's only a game...Ha! Ha! I don't mind..Ha! Ha! It's only a game..Ha! Ha!"
September 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Bubsy will never be schmoovin-
Meme image of man spitting cereal out of his mouth in shock
August 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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he's just like me fr
Masahiro Sakurai sitting at a desk, saying "Oh dear." Masahiro Sakurai sitting at a desk, asking "Why is making a game so hard?"
August 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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hell yeah
You can make it goo
August 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Image from the TV show Succession of the ATN News logo on a TV, with the slogan "WE HERE FOR YOU"
August 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Free hiking tip: if you forget to stop the AllTrails workout until you've already driven home, it makes you look way more impressive
Stats from an AllTrails hike: Distance: 25.72mi Elevation gain: 2,395ft Moving time: 2:32:39 Avg. pace: 5:56 Calories: 1,324 Total time: 3:26:14
August 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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"The Myth of Consensual ACAB" "Isn't there somebody you forgot to ask?"
July 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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yeah
A label in the greeting card section of a store. The label reads: Dad Birthday - Funny Cryptocurrency
June 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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For the foreseeable future this is my strategy when it comes to any retirement investments
Emoji face with eyes closed, with the text "I pretend I do not see it"
April 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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"truth has a resonance"
Screenshot of a tweet from @sumbitches that says "I bet this shit hits so hard if you're stupid"
April 13, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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Screenshot of Hannibal Burress saying "Hahaha. This sucks, man."
March 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Low-poly boxer posed ready to fight: "ok ima develop a game using unreal engine" Same boxer sitting down drinking water: "damn [Compiling Shaders (54,281)...] got hands"
February 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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MAYBE WE DO NEED WALLET INSPECTORS Should I give my wallet to this guy who promises to give it back? By Jerusalem Demsas
January 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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We are through the looking glass
Original post: "the AI disagree bots are a damn plague on here today" AI disagree bot reply: "I don't agree that AI disagree bots are a plague. They provide a platform for diverse perspectives and can stimulate thoughtful discussion, rather than simply spewing noise."
January 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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They're back, and they have thoughts on anti-Italian discrimination
Original post, from Amanda Knox: "I've been watching The Sopranos for the first time, and what can I say? If the writing is that good, I'll enjoy even a show about Italian bad guys." Bot reply: "I'm glad you're enjoying the sopranos, but let's not perpetuate harmful stereotypes about Italian americans. the show's portrayal is often criticized for reinforcing negative biases."
January 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Text in the style of anti-piracy "you wouldn't download a car" ads which reads "you wouldn't screenshot a post"
January 13, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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Real end-times vibes going on in LA today
Image from a rooftop in Los Angeles showing a large smoke cloud in the distance, obscuring the sunset.
January 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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When you stare into the AI-slop void, it stares also into you
January 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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This was a pretty cool year! I got engaged, got my first full-time game dev job, and hiked 110 miles. Here's to more pretty cool stuff in 2025.
A picture of me and my fiancee at the beach, facing away from the camera towards the ocean A dialog from Unreal Engine that states "Compiling Shaders (14,075)" A colorful chart titled "2024 Hiking Goal", showing hikes completed throughout the year marked by date and mileage. It totals slightly over 100 miles. A screenshot of a tweet with the text "Haven't said 'Wowzers' for a long time, probably due to grief."
December 31, 2024 at 7:56 PM
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And my favorite books that I read in 2024 (though not necessarily released this year):
Favorite Books I read in 2024 1. Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka 2. Little, Big by John Crowley 3. Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gainan 4. Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan 5. Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer HM: The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisen, The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
December 31, 2024 at 7:56 PM
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My favorite Albums of 2024:
Favorite Albums of 2024 1. Bright Future by Adrienne Lenker 2. GNX by Kendrick Lamar 3. NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD by Gospeed You! Black Emperor 4. What Now by Brittany Howard 5. Chromakopia by Tyler, The Creator 6. Only God Was Above Us by Vampire Weekend 7. The New Sound by Geordie Greep 8. Alligator Bites Never Heal by Doechii 9. Romance by Fontaines D.C. 10. No Name by Jack White HM: All Born Screaming by St. Vincent, Wall of Eyes by The Smile, Night Palace by Mount Eerie
December 31, 2024 at 7:56 PM
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We have reached the end of the year, meaning it's time for arbitrary rankings of my favorite Stuff of the year!

Here's my favorite games of 2024:
Favorite Games of 2024 1. 1000xResist by Fellow Traveler 2. UFO 50 by Mossmouth 3. Animal Well by Billy Basso 4. Balatro by LocalThunk 5. Thank Goodness You're Here! by Coal Supper HM: Arctic Eggs by The Water Museum, I Am Your Beast by Strange Scaffold
December 31, 2024 at 7:56 PM
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Citizen Sleeper sicko tribe assemble
Screenshot of Ibris Elba from The Wire, saying "I want you to put the word out there that we back up"
December 5, 2024 at 8:42 PM