Ashley Erickson
@glitchiee.bsky.social
Writer @TechRaptor
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"Snow Bear" is now available for free on Youtube (and in 4K).
A hand-drawn animated short film directed by legendary Disney animator Aaron Blaise.
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOXo...
A hand-drawn animated short film directed by legendary Disney animator Aaron Blaise.
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOXo...
December 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
"Snow Bear" is now available for free on Youtube (and in 4K).
A hand-drawn animated short film directed by legendary Disney animator Aaron Blaise.
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOXo...
A hand-drawn animated short film directed by legendary Disney animator Aaron Blaise.
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOXo...
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The original Let It Die was famous for its absolutely amazing soundtrack. Akira Yamaoka went and got in touch with a HUNDRED of his favourite indie bands and commissioned each to do a track named 'let it die'. The result was borderline mystical.
They're AI-generating the music here.
Fuck that.
They're AI-generating the music here.
Fuck that.
The Let it Die sequel - Let it Die: Inferno - which is coming out next week (4th December), seems to have been built using a considerable amount of generative AI. https://bit.ly/4ol7lIA
November 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The original Let It Die was famous for its absolutely amazing soundtrack. Akira Yamaoka went and got in touch with a HUNDRED of his favourite indie bands and commissioned each to do a track named 'let it die'. The result was borderline mystical.
They're AI-generating the music here.
Fuck that.
They're AI-generating the music here.
Fuck that.
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After promising to make more studio acquisitions earlier this year, Nintendo has made good on that promise by acquiring one of Bandai Namco's subsidiaries.
After promising to make more studio acquisitions earlier this year, Nintendo has made good on that promise by acquiring one of Bandai Namco's subsidiaries.
Nintendo has acquired Hirogami developer and support studio Bandai Namco Studios Singapore, which has worked on franchises like Splatoon.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
After promising to make more studio acquisitions earlier this year, Nintendo has made good on that promise by acquiring one of Bandai Namco's subsidiaries.
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Recently, CD Projekt Red and Go On Board launched their crowdfunding campaign for The Witcher: Legacy board game. It was fully funded in just four minutes
Recently, CD Projekt Red and Go On Board launched their crowdfunding campaign for The Witcher: Legacy board game. It was fully funded in just four minutes
CD Projekt Red and Go On Board launched their crowdfunding project for The Witcher: Legacy board game. The project was fully funded in four minutes.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Recently, CD Projekt Red and Go On Board launched their crowdfunding campaign for The Witcher: Legacy board game. It was fully funded in just four minutes
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We got to sit down and learn how to play Drunkerds, Druggies and Delinquents with Chris Prynoski while hearing about production design decisions and tarrif woes. Check out the full interview!
We got to sit down and learn how to play Drunkerds, Druggies and Delinquents with Chris Prynoski while hearing about production design decisions and tarrif woes. Check out the full interview!
We got to sit down and learn how to play Drunkerds, Druggies and Delinquents with Chris Prynoski while hearing about production design decisions and tarrif woes. Check out the full interview!
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November 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We got to sit down and learn how to play Drunkerds, Druggies and Delinquents with Chris Prynoski while hearing about production design decisions and tarrif woes. Check out the full interview!
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Titmouse has announced that their chaotic board game experience, Drunkards, Druggies, & Delinquents, will be available at the end of November
Titmouse has announced that their chaotic board game experience, Drunkards, Druggies, & Delinquents, will be available at the end of November
Animation studio Titmouse's board game debut, Drunkards, Druggies, & Delinquents, will be available for purchase by the end of November.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Titmouse has announced that their chaotic board game experience, Drunkards, Druggies, & Delinquents, will be available at the end of November
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Another year, another incredible PAX Unplugged - follow along as we highlight the games you won't want to miss.
Another year, another incredible PAX Unplugged - follow along as we highlight the games you won't want to miss.
From sneak peeks to new releases that shot right to the top of our must-play list, these were our favorite new Tabletop games at PAX Unplugged 2025.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Another year, another incredible PAX Unplugged - follow along as we highlight the games you won't want to miss.
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17 strikes and you’re out. 💀
November 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
17 strikes and you’re out. 💀
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That Roblox interview is mind-melting stuff. So far past the point of putting your foot in your mouth and into the territory of somebody actively swallowing his own legs like some executive-brained ouroboros.
November 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
That Roblox interview is mind-melting stuff. So far past the point of putting your foot in your mouth and into the territory of somebody actively swallowing his own legs like some executive-brained ouroboros.
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The 2025 Holiday season is here and we have a list of games that will make great gifts for any gamer friend or family member.
The 2025 Holiday season is here and we have a list of games that will make great gifts for any gamer friend or family member.
The 2025 Holiday season is here and we have a list of games that will make great gifts for any gamer friend or family member.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The 2025 Holiday season is here and we have a list of games that will make great gifts for any gamer friend or family member.
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Important update: I have received word from insiders that Crunchyroll executives have deemed the user backlash to be small enough that their subtitle enshittification & OOONA plans will NOT be cancelled, only delayed.
I have added an update to the article. There's a summary at the top now too.
I have added an update to the article. There's a summary at the top now too.
New article on ★ daiz.moe ★
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason
daiz.moe/crunchyroll-...
A ton of research and effort went into this one. This is the article to read to get to the bottom of Crunchyroll's subtitle changes!
Replies here will show up as comments (eventually)
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason
daiz.moe/crunchyroll-...
A ton of research and effort went into this one. This is the article to read to get to the bottom of Crunchyroll's subtitle changes!
Replies here will show up as comments (eventually)
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason | Daiz.moe
With the Fall 2025 anime season, Crunchyroll demonstrates zero respect for anime as a medium as the presentation quality of its subtitles reach an all-time low.
daiz.moe
November 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Important update: I have received word from insiders that Crunchyroll executives have deemed the user backlash to be small enough that their subtitle enshittification & OOONA plans will NOT be cancelled, only delayed.
I have added an update to the article. There's a summary at the top now too.
I have added an update to the article. There's a summary at the top now too.
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Riftbound Origins is now out and with it we've gotten a deeper look at the cards, mechanics, and what we think of the game overall. Check out our review!
Riftbound Origins is now out and with it we've gotten a deeper look at the cards, mechanics, and what we think of the game overall. Check out our review!
Riftbound Origins is now out and with it we've gotten a deeper look at the cards, mechanics, and what we think of the game overall. Check out our review!
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November 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Riftbound Origins is now out and with it we've gotten a deeper look at the cards, mechanics, and what we think of the game overall. Check out our review!
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Renegade has announced that they will be adapting Matt Dinniman's LitRPG book series, Dungeon Crawler Carl into a board game and a TTRPG.
Renegade has announced that they will be adapting Matt Dinniman's LitRPG book series, Dungeon Crawler Carl into a board game and a TTRPG.
Renegade Game Studios has announced that they will be working on two official Dungeon Crawler Carl board games, adapting the popular LitRPG book series.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Renegade has announced that they will be adapting Matt Dinniman's LitRPG book series, Dungeon Crawler Carl into a board game and a TTRPG.
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Per CNN, Elizabeth Warren is calling on Harvard to cut ties with Larry Summers after Jeffrey Epstein's emails released last week by House Dems featured Summers making sexist comments + asking for Epstein’s romantic advice.
November 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Per CNN, Elizabeth Warren is calling on Harvard to cut ties with Larry Summers after Jeffrey Epstein's emails released last week by House Dems featured Summers making sexist comments + asking for Epstein’s romantic advice.
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The nominees for 2025's Game Awards have been revealed, and big indie hits like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are in with a chance of winning big this year.
The nominees for 2025's Game Awards have been revealed, and big indie hits like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are in with a chance of winning big this year.
The nominees for The Game Awards 2025 have been revealed, and major releases from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to Hollow Knight: Silksong are represented.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The nominees for 2025's Game Awards have been revealed, and big indie hits like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are in with a chance of winning big this year.
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Jim Henson's dark fantasy film Labyrinth, starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, will be heading back to theaters January 2026 in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Jim Henson's dark fantasy film Labyrinth, starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, will be heading back to theaters January 2026 in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
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NEW: the new game Dispatch is a huge hit (1 million copies!). But few people know how close it came to never existing.
Here's the wild story, from a canceled Splinter Cell game (scoop!) to a Telltale divorce to the founders not taking paychecks for six months: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Here's the wild story, from a canceled Splinter Cell game (scoop!) to a Telltale divorce to the founders not taking paychecks for six months: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
The Turbulent, Seven-Year Saga Behind Hit Game ‘Dispatch’
The narrative, superhero game starring Aaron Paul of ‘Breaking Bad’ sold 1 million copies in the 10 days following its Oct. 22 release
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November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
NEW: the new game Dispatch is a huge hit (1 million copies!). But few people know how close it came to never existing.
Here's the wild story, from a canceled Splinter Cell game (scoop!) to a Telltale divorce to the founders not taking paychecks for six months: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Here's the wild story, from a canceled Splinter Cell game (scoop!) to a Telltale divorce to the founders not taking paychecks for six months: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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A group of incensed Rockstar employees have written a letter to management demanding the reinstatement of colleagues recently fired for so-called "misconduct".
A group of incensed Rockstar employees have written a letter to management demanding the reinstatement of colleagues recently fired for so-called "misconduct".
Hundreds of Rockstar employees have signed a furious letter demanding the reinstatement of over 30 staffers recently fired for so-called "misconduct".
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November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A group of incensed Rockstar employees have written a letter to management demanding the reinstatement of colleagues recently fired for so-called "misconduct".
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How does Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerun and Adventures In Faerun expand upon a very well-travelled land, and has it been too short a time to return?
How does Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerun and Adventures In Faerun expand upon a very well-travelled land, and has it been too short a time to return?
How does Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerun and Adventures In Faerun expand upon a very well-travelled land, and has it been too short a time to return?
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November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
How does Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerun and Adventures In Faerun expand upon a very well-travelled land, and has it been too short a time to return?
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The Game Awards isn't the only major gaming ceremony happening in December, so if you prefer acknowledging big indie hits over AAA certs, step this way.
The Game Awards isn't the only major gaming ceremony happening in December, so if you prefer acknowledging big indie hits over AAA certs, step this way.
The nominees for The Indie Game Awards 2025, as well as the date and time for the awards ceremony itself, have been revealed.
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dlvr.it
November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Game Awards isn't the only major gaming ceremony happening in December, so if you prefer acknowledging big indie hits over AAA certs, step this way.
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Riot Games is still going strong with ongoing support for Riftbound, their official League of Legends card game. Their latest preview includes a peek at new cards and mechanic in the upcoming set, Spiritforged.
Riot Games is still going strong with ongoing support for Riftbound, their official League of Legends card game. Their latest preview includes a peek at new cards and mechanic in the upcoming set, Spiritforged.
Riot Games has released an official Riftbound: Spiritforged preview, showcasing new cards and mechanics coming to the League of Legends TCG.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Riot Games is still going strong with ongoing support for Riftbound, their official League of Legends card game. Their latest preview includes a peek at new cards and mechanic in the upcoming set, Spiritforged.
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“Don’t gather some of the most brilliant activists in the industry, treat us like crap, and then expect us to do nothing about it.” After the Game Awards cancelled its Future Class programme, @alyssamerc.bsky.social talked to its former honorees
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
“We were effectively props”: young stars of game development feel let down by the ‘gaming Oscars’
Announced in 2020 by the Game Awards as an inclusive programme for the industry’s next generation, the Future Class initiative has now been discontinued. Inductees describe clashes with organisers and...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
“Don’t gather some of the most brilliant activists in the industry, treat us like crap, and then expect us to do nothing about it.” After the Game Awards cancelled its Future Class programme, @alyssamerc.bsky.social talked to its former honorees
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
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Bethesda head and The Elder Scrolls 6 director Todd Howard says it's still going to be quite a while before you can play the game.
Bethesda head and The Elder Scrolls 6 director Todd Howard says it's still going to be quite a while before you can play the game.
Todd Howard has some disappointing news for you if you're hanging on for more news on The Elder Scrolls 6: it's still "a long way off".
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November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Bethesda head and The Elder Scrolls 6 director Todd Howard says it's still going to be quite a while before you can play the game.