Kairon
@caired.bsky.social
Nintendo Junkie; Netflix Addict; Jane Austen Fanboy: Not necessarily in that order! He/Him, but Singular They/Them has been English since the 14th century!
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People are now being encouraged to let AI to do their thinking for them, which follows more than a decade of having their thinking based on their preferred youtubers and influencers. The rejection of uncomfortable art by some for its very nature of being uncomfortable is dangerous and unfortunate.
December 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
People are now being encouraged to let AI to do their thinking for them, which follows more than a decade of having their thinking based on their preferred youtubers and influencers. The rejection of uncomfortable art by some for its very nature of being uncomfortable is dangerous and unfortunate.
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I'm in this, making a case for reader-paid support:
"True, honest, earnest, fearless, curiosity-driven reporting and criticism of video games can be valuable. The highest quality execution of such work largely costs money to produce. Reporters gotta eat. Critics (most of them) need to wear clothes"
"True, honest, earnest, fearless, curiosity-driven reporting and criticism of video games can be valuable. The highest quality execution of such work largely costs money to produce. Reporters gotta eat. Critics (most of them) need to wear clothes"
'We survive or fail on our own terms:' The rise and risk of independent game media
'We survive or fail on our own terms:' The rise and risk of independent game media
Can worker-owned outlets create a brighter future for video game journalists and their readers?
www.gamedeveloper.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I'm in this, making a case for reader-paid support:
"True, honest, earnest, fearless, curiosity-driven reporting and criticism of video games can be valuable. The highest quality execution of such work largely costs money to produce. Reporters gotta eat. Critics (most of them) need to wear clothes"
"True, honest, earnest, fearless, curiosity-driven reporting and criticism of video games can be valuable. The highest quality execution of such work largely costs money to produce. Reporters gotta eat. Critics (most of them) need to wear clothes"
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how many times can i watch @ricksteves.bsky.social european christmas this season
a close up of a woman 's face with a ponytail and a surprised look on her face .
Alt: "the limit does not exist" from mean girls
media.tenor.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:35 AM
how many times can i watch @ricksteves.bsky.social european christmas this season
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Refrigerators joining televisions on the list of appliances I will only buy the Moose Mason models of (big, dumb)
December 4, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Refrigerators joining televisions on the list of appliances I will only buy the Moose Mason models of (big, dumb)
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Back in March I was sent a press release about the Nex, stating that
“In just its first holiday season last year, Nex Playground sold nearly 150,000 units, completely selling out on Black Friday at Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy”
I failed to investigate further
“In just its first holiday season last year, Nex Playground sold nearly 150,000 units, completely selling out on Black Friday at Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy”
I failed to investigate further
US best-selling hardware SKUs for week ending Nov 22, 2025, ranked on units sold:
1) NS2 Mario Kart World Bundle
2) NEX Playground Interactive Gaming System
3) PS5 Slim Digital 1 TB
So that's neat.
Source: Circana Retail Tracking Service
1) NS2 Mario Kart World Bundle
2) NEX Playground Interactive Gaming System
3) PS5 Slim Digital 1 TB
So that's neat.
Source: Circana Retail Tracking Service
December 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Back in March I was sent a press release about the Nex, stating that
“In just its first holiday season last year, Nex Playground sold nearly 150,000 units, completely selling out on Black Friday at Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy”
I failed to investigate further
“In just its first holiday season last year, Nex Playground sold nearly 150,000 units, completely selling out on Black Friday at Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy”
I failed to investigate further
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Anyways, a box that looks like the OUYA and Kinect had a kid has 82% 5 star reviews at Target, and a 4.7 overall rating with 2.5k reviews on Amazon.
www.nexplayground.com
www.nexplayground.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Anyways, a box that looks like the OUYA and Kinect had a kid has 82% 5 star reviews at Target, and a 4.7 overall rating with 2.5k reviews on Amazon.
www.nexplayground.com
www.nexplayground.com
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Barn Owls are one of the species that suffer the most rodenticide poisoning. We’re killing the best weapon we have against rodents w/ our inability to use proper pest control management. Help us change that by donating to our campaign #birds #birdsofprey #ratpoisoniswildlifepoison
gofund.me/5e442bf9
gofund.me/5e442bf9
August 28, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Barn Owls are one of the species that suffer the most rodenticide poisoning. We’re killing the best weapon we have against rodents w/ our inability to use proper pest control management. Help us change that by donating to our campaign #birds #birdsofprey #ratpoisoniswildlifepoison
gofund.me/5e442bf9
gofund.me/5e442bf9
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US best-selling hardware SKUs for week ending Nov 22, 2025, ranked on units sold:
1) NS2 Mario Kart World Bundle
2) NEX Playground Interactive Gaming System
3) PS5 Slim Digital 1 TB
So that's neat.
Source: Circana Retail Tracking Service
1) NS2 Mario Kart World Bundle
2) NEX Playground Interactive Gaming System
3) PS5 Slim Digital 1 TB
So that's neat.
Source: Circana Retail Tracking Service
December 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
US best-selling hardware SKUs for week ending Nov 22, 2025, ranked on units sold:
1) NS2 Mario Kart World Bundle
2) NEX Playground Interactive Gaming System
3) PS5 Slim Digital 1 TB
So that's neat.
Source: Circana Retail Tracking Service
1) NS2 Mario Kart World Bundle
2) NEX Playground Interactive Gaming System
3) PS5 Slim Digital 1 TB
So that's neat.
Source: Circana Retail Tracking Service
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Crime is legal in the United States
NEW: The commutation Trump issued to David Gentile wipes away all further fines & restitution.
Gentile had been sentenced to 7 years for his role in a $1.6B scheme that defrauded thousands of investors.
Prosecutors had been seeking $15.5M in forfeiture.
www.justice.gov/pardon/media...
Gentile had been sentenced to 7 years for his role in a $1.6B scheme that defrauded thousands of investors.
Prosecutors had been seeking $15.5M in forfeiture.
www.justice.gov/pardon/media...
December 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Crime is legal in the United States
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tl;dr accountability is crucial, generally speaking any forgiveness with no change and no accountability and no indication that anything could be different -> why?
For what purpose?
Why would we do that??
Now, on a very, very cynical level,
For what purpose?
Why would we do that??
Now, on a very, very cynical level,
December 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
tl;dr accountability is crucial, generally speaking any forgiveness with no change and no accountability and no indication that anything could be different -> why?
For what purpose?
Why would we do that??
Now, on a very, very cynical level,
For what purpose?
Why would we do that??
Now, on a very, very cynical level,
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A colleague messaged me to ask my thoughts about Netanyahu's craven ask for a presidential pardon for his corruption crimes, for which he has been indicted and the evasion of which is not unrelated to his prolonging of the atrocities in Gaza.
Here's what I said: 1/x
Here's what I said: 1/x
December 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A colleague messaged me to ask my thoughts about Netanyahu's craven ask for a presidential pardon for his corruption crimes, for which he has been indicted and the evasion of which is not unrelated to his prolonging of the atrocities in Gaza.
Here's what I said: 1/x
Here's what I said: 1/x
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Our iPad games have a one time fee. No ads. No hitting you up for more $$$.
And if you want the Windows or Mac version, it's still doing great here ...
store.steampowered.com/app/3882020/...
And if you want the Windows or Mac version, it's still doing great here ...
store.steampowered.com/app/3882020/...
Avernum 4: Greed and Glory on Steam
The cult-classic saga is back! Battle for fame, power, and wealth in the subterranean nation of Avernum. Conquer an enormous underworld in this epic turn-based fantasy RPG. Features huge, clever dunge...
store.steampowered.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Our iPad games have a one time fee. No ads. No hitting you up for more $$$.
And if you want the Windows or Mac version, it's still doing great here ...
store.steampowered.com/app/3882020/...
And if you want the Windows or Mac version, it's still doing great here ...
store.steampowered.com/app/3882020/...
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Yeaaaaaah guess all those folks who've always complained that new consoles release too soon may end up getting what they've asked for.
And hope PC folks really like their current rigs.
Who knows.
And hope PC folks really like their current rigs.
Who knows.
basically micron (who owns crucial, which they're abandoning completely next year) is moving from a mixed b2b/consumer strategy to an entirely b2b business for AI datacenters. which will be a big supply shock for consumer PC hardware. www.thestreet.com/technology/d...
December 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Yeaaaaaah guess all those folks who've always complained that new consoles release too soon may end up getting what they've asked for.
And hope PC folks really like their current rigs.
Who knows.
And hope PC folks really like their current rigs.
Who knows.
Dang, 27 out of the 83 or so games here can be played on Nintendo systems. 25 on the regular Switch. Not bad. Lots of Indies. Nice!
From indies like Blue Prince to big console exclusives like Donkey Kong Bananza, NPR staff members and contributors round up their favorite games of 2025. n.pr/3K8WaF5
The best games of 2025, picked by NPR's staff
From indies like Blue Prince to big console exclusives like Donkey Kong Bananza, NPR staff members and contributors round up their favorite games of 2025.
n.pr
December 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Dang, 27 out of the 83 or so games here can be played on Nintendo systems. 25 on the regular Switch. Not bad. Lots of Indies. Nice!
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Trump's approval ratings are tanking. He's flailing on the economy. Even Republicans in Congress are beginning to revolt against him. He's not all powerful.
A tyrant can exercise tyranny only insofar as the objects of his tyranny continue to allow it. Remember this.
A tyrant can exercise tyranny only insofar as the objects of his tyranny continue to allow it. Remember this.
December 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Trump's approval ratings are tanking. He's flailing on the economy. Even Republicans in Congress are beginning to revolt against him. He's not all powerful.
A tyrant can exercise tyranny only insofar as the objects of his tyranny continue to allow it. Remember this.
A tyrant can exercise tyranny only insofar as the objects of his tyranny continue to allow it. Remember this.
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Octopath Traveler 0's reimagining of Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent might just be some of the best octopath traveling the series has yet offered!
@nron10.bsky.social has our review: youtu.be/dP0HdwOtuPE?...
@nron10.bsky.social has our review: youtu.be/dP0HdwOtuPE?...
Octopath Traveler 0 (Switch 2) Review -
YouTube video by Nintendo World Report TV
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Octopath Traveler 0's reimagining of Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent might just be some of the best octopath traveling the series has yet offered!
@nron10.bsky.social has our review: youtu.be/dP0HdwOtuPE?...
@nron10.bsky.social has our review: youtu.be/dP0HdwOtuPE?...
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The discovery model has thus switched more to influencers and events like TGAs or Future Game Show. People watch a YouTuber because of their personality. They watch The Game Awards for a big reveal. And these events and channels can then present new things to that audience they weren't expecting
December 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The discovery model has thus switched more to influencers and events like TGAs or Future Game Show. People watch a YouTuber because of their personality. They watch The Game Awards for a big reveal. And these events and channels can then present new things to that audience they weren't expecting
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A 'customer' in any market is the one that pays for a product. So in media, the 'customer' isn't the reader at all. It's the advertiser. And the advertiser wants lots of relevant people seeing their ads. And that involves writing about the things people will click on.
December 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
A 'customer' in any market is the one that pays for a product. So in media, the 'customer' isn't the reader at all. It's the advertiser. And the advertiser wants lots of relevant people seeing their ads. And that involves writing about the things people will click on.
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yeah the harsh reality is that we do take a chance on small games no one's heard of a lot more often than anyone thinks we do. but literally no one reads the articles, which then reinforces to the powers that be that they're not worth doing. I don't know how to solve that problem!
I've been doing this all year but indie journalists have the same issues as indie games. Unless it's a big name, nobody cares.
November 2025 Indie Game Wrap-Up: The Best New Indie Releases and Demos You Can Play Now - MonsterVine
From gothic roguelites to rhythm adventures, November 2025’s indie lineup is packed with creativity. Discover 13 standout indie games and demos releasing this month.
monstervine.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
yeah the harsh reality is that we do take a chance on small games no one's heard of a lot more often than anyone thinks we do. but literally no one reads the articles, which then reinforces to the powers that be that they're not worth doing. I don't know how to solve that problem!
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Trump is summarily executing people suspected of being drug dealers, without providing any proof.
How close are we to Trump ordering the execution of Americans he considers opponents? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-illegal-executions
How close are we to Trump ordering the execution of Americans he considers opponents? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-illegal-executions
December 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Trump is summarily executing people suspected of being drug dealers, without providing any proof.
How close are we to Trump ordering the execution of Americans he considers opponents? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-illegal-executions
How close are we to Trump ordering the execution of Americans he considers opponents? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-illegal-executions
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MUPPET BENOIT BLANC WITH THE SESAME STREET CREW???? youtu.be/gJxzhUAGBDw?...
'Forks Out': A Benoit Blanc Sesame Street Mystery | Wake Up Dead Man | Netflix
YouTube video by Still Watching Netflix
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 11:19 PM
MUPPET BENOIT BLANC WITH THE SESAME STREET CREW???? youtu.be/gJxzhUAGBDw?...
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The U.S. has conducted 19 strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats, killing at least 76 people.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is a danger to us all.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is a danger to us all.
December 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The U.S. has conducted 19 strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats, killing at least 76 people.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is a danger to us all.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is a danger to us all.
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Trump says we need to go after drug cartels.
Meanwhile, he disbanded a DOJ task force that took them on.
And he pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump doesn't care about drugs — he wants to be able to declare war on anyone he labels an enemy.
It's a power grab.
Meanwhile, he disbanded a DOJ task force that took them on.
And he pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump doesn't care about drugs — he wants to be able to declare war on anyone he labels an enemy.
It's a power grab.
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Trump says we need to go after drug cartels.
Meanwhile, he disbanded a DOJ task force that took them on.
And he pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump doesn't care about drugs — he wants to be able to declare war on anyone he labels an enemy.
It's a power grab.
Meanwhile, he disbanded a DOJ task force that took them on.
And he pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump doesn't care about drugs — he wants to be able to declare war on anyone he labels an enemy.
It's a power grab.
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Donations just opened up for VGHF's annual winter fundraiser. I'm working on one of the big December projects right now and it's going to be awesome. Give them money. www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_JD...
VGHF Winter Fundraiser 2025 Starts Now!
YouTube video by The Video Game History Foundation
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Donations just opened up for VGHF's annual winter fundraiser. I'm working on one of the big December projects right now and it's going to be awesome. Give them money. www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_JD...