High How Are You, Rat
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A bundle of anxiety and furry nonsense, really
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Indie Game Awards Disqualifies Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Due To Gen AI Usage
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Indie Game Awards Disqualifies Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Due To Gen AI Usage
Sandfall Interactive and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been stripped of its wins at The Indie Game Awards due to use of generative AI.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Indie Game Awards Disqualifies Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Due To Gen AI Usage
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Maria has been accused over the years of fabricating her story that she had gone to the FBI. After finding the document in the trove, I called her. She broke down in tears.
“I’ve waited 30 years. I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
“I’ve waited 30 years. I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
December 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Maria has been accused over the years of fabricating her story that she had gone to the FBI. After finding the document in the trove, I called her. She broke down in tears.
“I’ve waited 30 years. I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
“I’ve waited 30 years. I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
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I spoke to a dozen professional concept artists working in games about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs easier, even if it's just used in "very early ideation stages."
Zero said "yes." Most said it made their job harder.
I learnt a lot about concept artists. You should too!
Zero said "yes." Most said it made their job harder.
I learnt a lot about concept artists. You should too!
We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier.
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
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Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
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Concept Artists Say Generative AI References Only Make Their Jobs Harder
“The ‘early ideation stages’, when worlds are being fleshed out by writers and artists, are literally crucial to the development of a game’s vision,” said one artist.
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I spoke to a dozen professional concept artists working in games about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs easier, even if it's just used in "very early ideation stages."
Zero said "yes." Most said it made their job harder.
I learnt a lot about concept artists. You should too!
Zero said "yes." Most said it made their job harder.
I learnt a lot about concept artists. You should too!
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the headline doesn't describe the point of this piece - it's such a great contrast to that compact article in that the author hit a career wall, got bitter, and then changed his life for the better instead of lashing out at the world and all of "those people" taking what he felt was rightfully his
I Wrote ‘Dude, Where’s My Car’ 25 Years Ago. It Would Never Be Made Today.
In 2000, the author was a young screenwriter writing broad, crude humor to sell into a marketplace that valued it. Then offers dried up. Today, he's quit Hollywood to become a therapist.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
the headline doesn't describe the point of this piece - it's such a great contrast to that compact article in that the author hit a career wall, got bitter, and then changed his life for the better instead of lashing out at the world and all of "those people" taking what he felt was rightfully his
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if tumblr dies I need this video to make it's seasonal rotation here instead just in case, Happy holidays 🎄
December 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
if tumblr dies I need this video to make it's seasonal rotation here instead just in case, Happy holidays 🎄
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Oh good. Now the only requirement for police crack downs and raids, is because our premier “talked to a cop” ??? #nspoli
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RCMP not aware of fentanyl in illegal cannabis in Nova Scotia, despite premier's claims | CBC News
The Nova Scotia RCMP says it's not aware of any fentanyl-laced cannabis being sold by unauthorized cannabis retailers in the province, after the premier made this claim in a news conference last week....
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December 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Oh good. Now the only requirement for police crack downs and raids, is because our premier “talked to a cop” ??? #nspoli
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sign if you can!
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Water Not Coal | Citizen Initiative Petition
Help prohibit coal mining in the Alberta's Rockies. Register to sign the petition.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
sign if you can!
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December 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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"Nearly 60 per cent said they are in favour of ending the practice of provincial support for private schools — more than double who report they would say ‘no.’"
#abpoli #ableg
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#abpoli #ableg
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Many Albertans want end to private school funding, survey says
New data out Thursday suggests many Albertans don't want public funding going toward private schools in the province.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"Nearly 60 per cent said they are in favour of ending the practice of provincial support for private schools — more than double who report they would say ‘no.’"
#abpoli #ableg
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#abpoli #ableg
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December 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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You know how Danielle Smith keeps complaining that she and her MLAs shouldn't be recalled unless there have been serious ethical breaches...?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
So the UCP knew that the sole sourced contract to a company with multiple previous government employees was sketchy and questionable…
And they went ahead with it anyway.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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And they went ahead with it anyway.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Beyond Local: Government communications department worried public may question sole-source contract
The Communications and Public Engagement department hired Mash Strategy to run the campaign for the Alberta Next Panel.
www.stalbertgazette.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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If you make a billion dollars — or $500 million or even $100 million dollars — and you keep trying to make more, then there is something seriously wrong with you. It's a mental illness akin to hoarding or drug addiction.
December 11, 2025 at 4:44 AM
If you make a billion dollars — or $500 million or even $100 million dollars — and you keep trying to make more, then there is something seriously wrong with you. It's a mental illness akin to hoarding or drug addiction.
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Thanks to the power of DoomScroll you can now play the shitty Doom WAD I made 30+ years ago right in your web browser! doomscroll.cx#warehse1
December 11, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Thanks to the power of DoomScroll you can now play the shitty Doom WAD I made 30+ years ago right in your web browser! doomscroll.cx#warehse1
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NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
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“And what is the charge? Eating a seal? A succulent Chinese seal? GET YOUR HANDS OFF MY PENIS!”
December 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
“And what is the charge? Eating a seal? A succulent Chinese seal? GET YOUR HANDS OFF MY PENIS!”
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'Tis the season... for family.
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
'Tis the season... for family.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Would anyone be interested in buying a sculpture of Prince John or want to commish their own sculpt?
December 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Would anyone be interested in buying a sculpture of Prince John or want to commish their own sculpt?
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Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
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Today is itchio’s creator day so all proceeds go directly to me!!! Check out my comic if you haven’t already crownprinxe.itch.io/my-father-wa...
November 29, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Today is itchio’s creator day so all proceeds go directly to me!!! Check out my comic if you haven’t already crownprinxe.itch.io/my-father-wa...
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Just so you know...
Art directors, Art enjoyers, Art buyers and Artists talk with each other. Nobody wants AI slop, specially when there is real art out there as an alternative. You can totally get blacklisted, not only on the industry, but inside fandoms for defending AI precarization and theft.
Art directors, Art enjoyers, Art buyers and Artists talk with each other. Nobody wants AI slop, specially when there is real art out there as an alternative. You can totally get blacklisted, not only on the industry, but inside fandoms for defending AI precarization and theft.
November 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Just so you know...
Art directors, Art enjoyers, Art buyers and Artists talk with each other. Nobody wants AI slop, specially when there is real art out there as an alternative. You can totally get blacklisted, not only on the industry, but inside fandoms for defending AI precarization and theft.
Art directors, Art enjoyers, Art buyers and Artists talk with each other. Nobody wants AI slop, specially when there is real art out there as an alternative. You can totally get blacklisted, not only on the industry, but inside fandoms for defending AI precarization and theft.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:15 AM