Chris Valdez
@chrisjvaldez.bsky.social
I love video games. I write blog posts on occasion. 日本語OKかも。
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Monotype accused of overcharging Japanese devs for Japanese language fonts
Monotype accused of overcharging Japanese devs for Japanese language fonts
Fontworks' new US-owned parent company Monotype is charging $20,500 per year, up from $380.
www.gamedeveloper.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Monotype accused of overcharging Japanese devs for Japanese language fonts
Played about an hour of Sonic Racing Crossworlds last night. Fun, but there's a ton of stuff going on. And customization of cars and abilities almost feels overwhelming
December 1, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Played about an hour of Sonic Racing Crossworlds last night. Fun, but there's a ton of stuff going on. And customization of cars and abilities almost feels overwhelming
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'Tis the season once again!
Around this time of year, people who strung their Christmas lights the wrong way start wandering into hardware stores looking for what they later find out is often called a "suicide cable."
Around this time of year, people who strung their Christmas lights the wrong way start wandering into hardware stores looking for what they later find out is often called a "suicide cable."
December 1, 2025 at 3:58 AM
'Tis the season once again!
Around this time of year, people who strung their Christmas lights the wrong way start wandering into hardware stores looking for what they later find out is often called a "suicide cable."
Around this time of year, people who strung their Christmas lights the wrong way start wandering into hardware stores looking for what they later find out is often called a "suicide cable."
This year's Thanksgiving meal
今年のサンクスギビングディナー
今年のサンクスギビングディナー
November 30, 2025 at 11:52 AM
This year's Thanksgiving meal
今年のサンクスギビングディナー
今年のサンクスギビングディナー
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After a year or two of talk and buying GameCube controllers (17 now 😂), finally found a great place to host a 16-player Mario Kart: Double Dash event. Did a site visit today, and it's perfect!
Looking at January or February. Excited!
Looking at January or February. Excited!
November 28, 2025 at 2:40 AM
After a year or two of talk and buying GameCube controllers (17 now 😂), finally found a great place to host a 16-player Mario Kart: Double Dash event. Did a site visit today, and it's perfect!
Looking at January or February. Excited!
Looking at January or February. Excited!
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Okay, the crowd going nuts like someone just scored a touchdown at the Super Bowl all *through* the KDH performance is a hell of a thing to see hear/see:
November 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Okay, the crowd going nuts like someone just scored a touchdown at the Super Bowl all *through* the KDH performance is a hell of a thing to see hear/see:
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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!😁
November 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!😁
Now that Thanksgiving is here, I present this holiday video. Enjoy?
ついにサンクスギビングが来たのでこの動画をシェアをする。楽しめるかな？
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eWt...
ついにサンクスギビングが来たのでこの動画をシェアをする。楽しめるかな？
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eWt...
Daði Freyr – Something Magical (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Daði Freyr
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Now that Thanksgiving is here, I present this holiday video. Enjoy?
ついにサンクスギビングが来たのでこの動画をシェアをする。楽しめるかな？
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eWt...
ついにサンクスギビングが来たのでこの動画をシェアをする。楽しめるかな？
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eWt...
Turkey has arrived for this year's Thanksgiving
November 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Turkey has arrived for this year's Thanksgiving
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This wrong the more I look at it:
-Starts on a Thursday
-More than one day
-Not even taking place on Black Friday
-Starts on a Thursday
-More than one day
-Not even taking place on Black Friday
November 20, 2025 at 11:45 PM
This wrong the more I look at it:
-Starts on a Thursday
-More than one day
-Not even taking place on Black Friday
-Starts on a Thursday
-More than one day
-Not even taking place on Black Friday
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We return with another amazing tale of video games past!
This time: The international story of Taito. Learn about the colorful Ukranian founder, the origin of the modern crane game, and how a peanut vending company redefines the world of video games.
www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/2025/11/p...
This time: The international story of Taito. Learn about the colorful Ukranian founder, the origin of the modern crane game, and how a peanut vending company redefines the world of video games.
www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/2025/11/p...
November 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We return with another amazing tale of video games past!
This time: The international story of Taito. Learn about the colorful Ukranian founder, the origin of the modern crane game, and how a peanut vending company redefines the world of video games.
www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/2025/11/p...
This time: The international story of Taito. Learn about the colorful Ukranian founder, the origin of the modern crane game, and how a peanut vending company redefines the world of video games.
www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/2025/11/p...
lol cloudflare is down, taking much of the internet with it =/
November 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
lol cloudflare is down, taking much of the internet with it =/
Picked up the new manga about Masahiro Sakurai's @sora-sakurai.bsky.social game development journey. Released today.
Wonder when I'll get around to reading it...
Wonder when I'll get around to reading it...
November 18, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Picked up the new manga about Masahiro Sakurai's @sora-sakurai.bsky.social game development journey. Released today.
Wonder when I'll get around to reading it...
Wonder when I'll get around to reading it...
ラッキー！八百屋は200円で梨を2つ買えた！
November 18, 2025 at 5:44 AM
ラッキー！八百屋は200円で梨を2つ買えた！
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I assume AI wrote this statement because these are not "tools" , they do not "empower" anyone, and there is nothing "creative" about the process.
Activision's statement on AI assets in 'Call of Duty'
"We use a variety of digital tools, including AI tools, to empower and support our teams to create the best gaming experiences possible for our players. Our creative process continues to be led by the talented individuals in our studios"
"We use a variety of digital tools, including AI tools, to empower and support our teams to create the best gaming experiences possible for our players. Our creative process continues to be led by the talented individuals in our studios"
November 15, 2025 at 5:54 AM
I assume AI wrote this statement because these are not "tools" , they do not "empower" anyone, and there is nothing "creative" about the process.
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New Penny Arcade for your Friday!
www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2025/1...
www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2025/1...
Ursula Major - Penny Arcade
Videogaming-related online strip by Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins. Includes news and commentary.
www.penny-arcade.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
New Penny Arcade for your Friday!
www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2025/1...
www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2025/1...
Guy next to me on the train is holding a Kermit the Frog stuffed animal and no other belongings 🐸
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Guy next to me on the train is holding a Kermit the Frog stuffed animal and no other belongings 🐸
Saw an anime based on Death Stranding was announced.
Can we get a Snatcher anime instead?
Can we get a Snatcher anime instead?
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Saw an anime based on Death Stranding was announced.
Can we get a Snatcher anime instead?
Can we get a Snatcher anime instead?
Disney theme for this year's Marunouchi Christmas decorations
November 13, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Disney theme for this year's Marunouchi Christmas decorations
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It's almost time for Jeff Keighley to crawl out of his hole and show us commercials!
November 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
It's almost time for Jeff Keighley to crawl out of his hole and show us commercials!
Cute character I came across in Tokyo Station today
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Cute character I came across in Tokyo Station today
Ah, regressing back to region-locked/language-locked consoles. Lame.
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Ah, regressing back to region-locked/language-locked consoles. Lame.
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Thanks, I hate it.
PS5 Digital Edition - Japanese Language only console announced - 55,000 yen
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Thanks, I hate it.