ginevra-m (they/she)
@ginevra-m.bsky.social
Null Signal Games contributor (Narrative & Art teams); #Netrunner, #fabtcg , boardgames, #DiscoElysium & #PointAndClick game enthusiast; knitter, spinner & quilter; opinions on Australian politics, international events, law & tech. Deutsch & français=OK
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I just think it would be neat if turkeys used the same technique to draw us
November 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I just think it would be neat if turkeys used the same technique to draw us
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100% - said this before. gamergaters were and are the unpaid "enforcers" of management of the game industry. no reason to ever meaningfully try to do anything about these right winger harassment waves when they're the ones out there acting out what most of the management class actually believes
Any one of these massive AAA videogame companies could file suit against the 6-piece Chicken McNobody ringleaders harassing their employees, and that they don't is a choice. I said before of goobergate that the industry enjoys having a bunch of unpaid Pinkertons around too much to ever give it up.
Two months after firing over Charlie Kirk comments, Ghost of Yotei dev blames harassment campaign, not 'bad joke'
aftermath.site/sucker-punch-c...
aftermath.site/sucker-punch-c...
November 25, 2025 at 12:24 AM
100% - said this before. gamergaters were and are the unpaid "enforcers" of management of the game industry. no reason to ever meaningfully try to do anything about these right winger harassment waves when they're the ones out there acting out what most of the management class actually believes
Really good thread!
Especially important if you've made or are the owner of something on the internet that lets people register, post, and communicate with each other ... particularly if it isn't really social media service ... or at least people wouldn't normally think it's social media ...
Especially important if you've made or are the owner of something on the internet that lets people register, post, and communicate with each other ... particularly if it isn't really social media service ... or at least people wouldn't normally think it's social media ...
I have a fun hypothetical for the technical among us! (For certain values of fun, heh.) The scenario: You run a website. It doesn't have a mobile app: the only way to access it is in-browser. You are deeply, morally opposed to any form of invasive tracking or data-gathering on your users.
November 23, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Really good thread!
Especially important if you've made or are the owner of something on the internet that lets people register, post, and communicate with each other ... particularly if it isn't really social media service ... or at least people wouldn't normally think it's social media ...
Especially important if you've made or are the owner of something on the internet that lets people register, post, and communicate with each other ... particularly if it isn't really social media service ... or at least people wouldn't normally think it's social media ...
Playing anomaly games for research purposes (*cough* we'll see if that's true *cough*).
Anyway, this game feels very comforting, having lived in Tokyo for a year. Exit 8 just feels good to me ... but I know it's classified as psychological horror...
Anyway, this game feels very comforting, having lived in Tokyo for a year. Exit 8 just feels good to me ... but I know it's classified as psychological horror...
November 23, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Playing anomaly games for research purposes (*cough* we'll see if that's true *cough*).
Anyway, this game feels very comforting, having lived in Tokyo for a year. Exit 8 just feels good to me ... but I know it's classified as psychological horror...
Anyway, this game feels very comforting, having lived in Tokyo for a year. Exit 8 just feels good to me ... but I know it's classified as psychological horror...
Sometimes you look at a photo of a whole (small) indie game dev studio & that's cool & all & well done to them, they just launched their 1st game
but there's only one person who potentially looks like a woman.
Oh, gosh, sometimes I hate it here. It really looks like it won't change in my lifetime
but there's only one person who potentially looks like a woman.
Oh, gosh, sometimes I hate it here. It really looks like it won't change in my lifetime
November 22, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Sometimes you look at a photo of a whole (small) indie game dev studio & that's cool & all & well done to them, they just launched their 1st game
but there's only one person who potentially looks like a woman.
Oh, gosh, sometimes I hate it here. It really looks like it won't change in my lifetime
but there's only one person who potentially looks like a woman.
Oh, gosh, sometimes I hate it here. It really looks like it won't change in my lifetime
I had a variety of uncomfortable/scary experiences as a young woman working in Parramatta, travelling home on the last train of the night. But I didn't want vigilantes - from my point of view they are just as scary as the people they were supposedly protecting against
I was in Year 12 at the time and I remember these weird units on the trains in Sydney.
The NSW Police Minister described them as "loonies" and told them to go back to America.
And now Sliwa is running for Mayor of New York (Mamdani will thrash him and Cuomo IMO).
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
The NSW Police Minister described them as "loonies" and told them to go back to America.
And now Sliwa is running for Mayor of New York (Mamdani will thrash him and Cuomo IMO).
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
‘They got gangs here’: How Sydney got caught up in New York’s mayoral race
A candidate for mayor of New York City established a volunteer vigilante force to patrol Sydney’s train network in 1992. Here’s what he thought of Parramatta.
www.smh.com.au
November 4, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I had a variety of uncomfortable/scary experiences as a young woman working in Parramatta, travelling home on the last train of the night. But I didn't want vigilantes - from my point of view they are just as scary as the people they were supposedly protecting against
Homemade Sushius
Your Roman name is the last thing you ate with 'ius' added at the end.
I'm Pizzaius. 😅
Who are you? 🤔
I'm Pizzaius. 😅
Who are you? 🤔
November 3, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Homemade Sushius
Oh! The video games played in October all begin with 'B':
The Biggleboss INCident; Blackwell Unbound; The Blackwell Convergeance; The Blackwell Deception; Backpack Battles.
Yep, #pointandclick
I've started the last in the Blackwell series - I'm not finished yet. I'm enjoying seeing how they develop
The Biggleboss INCident; Blackwell Unbound; The Blackwell Convergeance; The Blackwell Deception; Backpack Battles.
Yep, #pointandclick
I've started the last in the Blackwell series - I'm not finished yet. I'm enjoying seeing how they develop
November 1, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Oh! The video games played in October all begin with 'B':
The Biggleboss INCident; Blackwell Unbound; The Blackwell Convergeance; The Blackwell Deception; Backpack Battles.
Yep, #pointandclick
I've started the last in the Blackwell series - I'm not finished yet. I'm enjoying seeing how they develop
The Biggleboss INCident; Blackwell Unbound; The Blackwell Convergeance; The Blackwell Deception; Backpack Battles.
Yep, #pointandclick
I've started the last in the Blackwell series - I'm not finished yet. I'm enjoying seeing how they develop
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hi all, the awaited day has come: I'm looking for freelance writers to pitch Inverse Gaming for end-of-year coverage! namely, I'm looking for someone to contribute our best of RPGs this year list ($350), and pitch us on some year-end lookback essays ($500+). please pitch me: shannon@inverse.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
hi all, the awaited day has come: I'm looking for freelance writers to pitch Inverse Gaming for end-of-year coverage! namely, I'm looking for someone to contribute our best of RPGs this year list ($350), and pitch us on some year-end lookback essays ($500+). please pitch me: shannon@inverse.com
I don't always agree with Aust government tech policy, but I do think the ACCC should test this in court.
And another win for the day: the Aust government has ruled out changing copyright laws to allow companies to train AI for free: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Good. #auspol
And another win for the day: the Aust government has ruled out changing copyright laws to allow companies to train AI for free: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Good. #auspol
Microsoft forced its AI into 365 and wanted people to pay extra for the privilege. Didn't make it obvious that there was an option without AI.
The ACCC is now suing them over it. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The ACCC is now suing them over it. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Microsoft sued for allegedly misleading millions of Australians with its AI pricing
Tech giant faces hefty fines from consumer watchdog for allegedly trying to convince customers to pay more than needed for their Microsoft 365 subscription
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:42 AM
I don't always agree with Aust government tech policy, but I do think the ACCC should test this in court.
And another win for the day: the Aust government has ruled out changing copyright laws to allow companies to train AI for free: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Good. #auspol
And another win for the day: the Aust government has ruled out changing copyright laws to allow companies to train AI for free: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Good. #auspol
I agree with what Commissioner Anna Cody says: “There is a rise in that more conservative agenda, and it has used the anti-trans ideology to drive that. I am concerned, both for all women and also for the trans community.”
Anti-trans rhetoric harms ALL women. #auspol
Anti-trans rhetoric harms ALL women. #auspol
Sex discrimination commissioner ‘inundated’ with threats of harm by viciuous Murdoch media anti trans campaign
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-crime…
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-crime…
October 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I agree with what Commissioner Anna Cody says: “There is a rise in that more conservative agenda, and it has used the anti-trans ideology to drive that. I am concerned, both for all women and also for the trans community.”
Anti-trans rhetoric harms ALL women. #auspol
Anti-trans rhetoric harms ALL women. #auspol
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Newbie freelancers, I have question for you!
Im putting together a doc with a buncha tools, thoughts + resources in regards to being a freelancer in video games.
What are your Qs? What did you wish people would talk about more? Im focusing a lot on financial realities.
RTs appreciated!
Im putting together a doc with a buncha tools, thoughts + resources in regards to being a freelancer in video games.
What are your Qs? What did you wish people would talk about more? Im focusing a lot on financial realities.
RTs appreciated!
October 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Newbie freelancers, I have question for you!
Im putting together a doc with a buncha tools, thoughts + resources in regards to being a freelancer in video games.
What are your Qs? What did you wish people would talk about more? Im focusing a lot on financial realities.
RTs appreciated!
Im putting together a doc with a buncha tools, thoughts + resources in regards to being a freelancer in video games.
What are your Qs? What did you wish people would talk about more? Im focusing a lot on financial realities.
RTs appreciated!
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Proudly make it to the 2025 walkleys Awards finalists for DIGITAL MEDIA: INNOVATION JOURNALISM
Badiucao, Matthew Absalom-Wong, Patrick O'Neil, Tom McKendrick, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, 'Watched, followed, threatened. Now an impostor is claiming to be me'
www.theage.com.au/interactive/...
Badiucao, Matthew Absalom-Wong, Patrick O'Neil, Tom McKendrick, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, 'Watched, followed, threatened. Now an impostor is claiming to be me'
www.theage.com.au/interactive/...
October 16, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Proudly make it to the 2025 walkleys Awards finalists for DIGITAL MEDIA: INNOVATION JOURNALISM
Badiucao, Matthew Absalom-Wong, Patrick O'Neil, Tom McKendrick, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, 'Watched, followed, threatened. Now an impostor is claiming to be me'
www.theage.com.au/interactive/...
Badiucao, Matthew Absalom-Wong, Patrick O'Neil, Tom McKendrick, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, 'Watched, followed, threatened. Now an impostor is claiming to be me'
www.theage.com.au/interactive/...
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The nazis themselves were not some clever masterminds where everything they did went perfect. They were also comical idiots who did ridiculous things, like invading Russia in the winter.
They gained power because the opposition couldn’t understand that the fascists were not rational agents.
They gained power because the opposition couldn’t understand that the fascists were not rational agents.
that said: I think the "it's not fascism unless they're good at it" brand of analysis probably isn't the move
October 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The nazis themselves were not some clever masterminds where everything they did went perfect. They were also comical idiots who did ridiculous things, like invading Russia in the winter.
They gained power because the opposition couldn’t understand that the fascists were not rational agents.
They gained power because the opposition couldn’t understand that the fascists were not rational agents.
@the41stprecinct.bsky.social Sorry to bother you! Did you have an interview with The Shore of Jord developer? I can't find it any longer
October 10, 2025 at 7:56 AM
@the41stprecinct.bsky.social Sorry to bother you! Did you have an interview with The Shore of Jord developer? I can't find it any longer
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Tasmanian ship’s captain Madeleine Habib has been detained after the boat The Conscience was intercepted in international waters off the coast of Gaza in recent hours.
The ship was carrying 92 passengers, all journalists and medical staff, with the mission to open sea access for Gazans 1/3
The ship was carrying 92 passengers, all journalists and medical staff, with the mission to open sea access for Gazans 1/3
October 8, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Tasmanian ship’s captain Madeleine Habib has been detained after the boat The Conscience was intercepted in international waters off the coast of Gaza in recent hours.
The ship was carrying 92 passengers, all journalists and medical staff, with the mission to open sea access for Gazans 1/3
The ship was carrying 92 passengers, all journalists and medical staff, with the mission to open sea access for Gazans 1/3
Without downloading anything, where are you mentally right now?
October 8, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Without downloading anything, where are you mentally right now?
yup, Steam is down for me. GoG seems fine, however...
Steam is reportedly down for thousands of gamers right now. Are you one of them? #Steam #SteamDown #Valve https://community.designtaxi.com/topic/18081-is-steam-down-october-7-2025
October 7, 2025 at 6:48 AM
yup, Steam is down for me. GoG seems fine, however...
#PointAndClick why does the character seem to shrink & grow as they move round a room? They look like shrinking or walking down stairs as they move towards the viewer (opposite of IRL!) Not just this game, lots of others. Is the character staying the same size but the room has perspective? #gamedev
October 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
#PointAndClick why does the character seem to shrink & grow as they move round a room? They look like shrinking or walking down stairs as they move towards the viewer (opposite of IRL!) Not just this game, lots of others. Is the character staying the same size but the room has perspective? #gamedev
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But history didn’t stop in 1992 and then start again in 2016
like its fucking nuts that we don’t understand the “War on Terror” — the political event — as one that transformed American society and the presidency and how the GOP grabbed power, attacked civil liberties and … literally created the DHS
like its fucking nuts that we don’t understand the “War on Terror” — the political event — as one that transformed American society and the presidency and how the GOP grabbed power, attacked civil liberties and … literally created the DHS
October 6, 2025 at 12:23 AM
But history didn’t stop in 1992 and then start again in 2016
like its fucking nuts that we don’t understand the “War on Terror” — the political event — as one that transformed American society and the presidency and how the GOP grabbed power, attacked civil liberties and … literally created the DHS
like its fucking nuts that we don’t understand the “War on Terror” — the political event — as one that transformed American society and the presidency and how the GOP grabbed power, attacked civil liberties and … literally created the DHS
I guess one of the joys of a #PointAndClick game is making your own map? Here's mine for the 1st chapter of #3MinutesToMidnight:
October 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I guess one of the joys of a #PointAndClick game is making your own map? Here's mine for the 1st chapter of #3MinutesToMidnight:
(Apropos of playing a newly released game) #gamedev, please think extra hard why your main character needs to be nasty? I know your aim is a complex, interesting character. But *at this current historical moment*, a main character who's mean/sarcastic to everyone around them just isn't feeling good
October 1, 2025 at 10:34 AM
(Apropos of playing a newly released game) #gamedev, please think extra hard why your main character needs to be nasty? I know your aim is a complex, interesting character. But *at this current historical moment*, a main character who's mean/sarcastic to everyone around them just isn't feeling good
I think this is so smart. Starting with an RPG book, not a CRPG ... so fewer legal issues; creating a new world for players to dream about; and funds for the game studio to grow. Bravo @summereternal.com !
INTRODUCING: Summer Eternal Anthology Volume One.
This incendiary tome is part cultural journal, part development diary, part exclusive game reveal. Built by firestarters, for firestarters.
summereternal.com/anthology
This incendiary tome is part cultural journal, part development diary, part exclusive game reveal. Built by firestarters, for firestarters.
summereternal.com/anthology
October 1, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I think this is so smart. Starting with an RPG book, not a CRPG ... so fewer legal issues; creating a new world for players to dream about; and funds for the game studio to grow. Bravo @summereternal.com !
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Think about it, on a platform like Bluesky where so many people have been online for 10+ years: How many of the voices you appreciated 10 years ago are still around? How many of them still post? How many are still alive? The guys who organize & fund the hate campaigns are *still* going after them.
October 1, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Think about it, on a platform like Bluesky where so many people have been online for 10+ years: How many of the voices you appreciated 10 years ago are still around? How many of them still post? How many are still alive? The guys who organize & fund the hate campaigns are *still* going after them.