James B. Jones
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Award-winning video game wordslinger | not-so-award-winning author | Oxford comma enthusiast | baseball nut | son of Detroit | DMs [regrettably] Open
I keep thinking about the Steam Machine and how I am seriously tempted to buy two: one as an emulation box and one as my daily driver PC.
It'd be nowhere near my current PC (i7-13700K and 3080 Ti), but I don't use all that power anyways and I care about ergonomics more than benchmarks these days...
It'd be nowhere near my current PC (i7-13700K and 3080 Ti), but I don't use all that power anyways and I care about ergonomics more than benchmarks these days...
November 13, 2025 at 7:23 AM
I keep thinking about the Steam Machine and how I am seriously tempted to buy two: one as an emulation box and one as my daily driver PC.
It'd be nowhere near my current PC (i7-13700K and 3080 Ti), but I don't use all that power anyways and I care about ergonomics more than benchmarks these days...
It'd be nowhere near my current PC (i7-13700K and 3080 Ti), but I don't use all that power anyways and I care about ergonomics more than benchmarks these days...
Honestly I think the most important thing to come out of Valve’s announcement today was that they actually do understand the concept of “3”.
November 13, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Honestly I think the most important thing to come out of Valve’s announcement today was that they actually do understand the concept of “3”.
Just because he’s the example that seemingly everybody is using, at this point it would actually be fucking hilarious if Bill Clinton wasn’t in those files.
"This could take down Democrats, too."
I know. And I frankly wouldn't give even an itty bitty damn if it implicated every Democratic man in Congress, every Democratic hopeful for 2028 and every Democrat who has even thought about running for office.
Down with the sex predators, wherever they are.
I know. And I frankly wouldn't give even an itty bitty damn if it implicated every Democratic man in Congress, every Democratic hopeful for 2028 and every Democrat who has even thought about running for office.
Down with the sex predators, wherever they are.
November 13, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Just because he’s the example that seemingly everybody is using, at this point it would actually be fucking hilarious if Bill Clinton wasn’t in those files.
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Again, to every videogame writer who wrote funny emails to read in an immersive sim/etc. where I rolled my eyes and said out loud, "lol like anyone would ever email something this on the nose", again, sorry, I was wrong, life sucks, you nailed it
November 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Again, to every videogame writer who wrote funny emails to read in an immersive sim/etc. where I rolled my eyes and said out loud, "lol like anyone would ever email something this on the nose", again, sorry, I was wrong, life sucks, you nailed it
In a functioning society the New York Times doesn't survive this. In a functioning society, no institution survives "we ran cover for an international pedophile ring."
Fall 2017: Then-NYT reporter literally warning Epstein that someone is "digging around again."
![From:
Thomas Jr., Landon
Sent:
9/27/2017 2:47:47 PM
To:
Subject:
Got another call from Connelly..
Importance:
High
Jeffrey Epstein [jeevacation@gmail.com]
He is digging around again -- not clear if its another book/or expanded paperback version. Was asking me all sorts of questions about why you hired Ken Starr. I told him I had no idea - I think he is doing some Trump-related digging too.
Anyway, for what its worth...
Landon Thomas, Jr.
Financial Reporter
New York Times
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/t/landon_ir thomas/index.h
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November 13, 2025 at 12:31 AM
In a functioning society the New York Times doesn't survive this. In a functioning society, no institution survives "we ran cover for an international pedophile ring."
Outlaw ibuprofen and the entire US military apparatus collapses in a matter of hours.
JD Vance calls ibuprofen "useless medication" and implies it's not "necessary, safe and effective."
November 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Outlaw ibuprofen and the entire US military apparatus collapses in a matter of hours.
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36% general approval, 33% for managing the government. If the general approval gets to 33 or so, the air raid sirens will go off.
More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows
A new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults’ opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the...
apnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
36% general approval, 33% for managing the government. If the general approval gets to 33 or so, the air raid sirens will go off.
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The President Practiced Pedophelia the Right Way - Through the Safety of a Broker
By Ezra Klein
By Ezra Klein
November 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The President Practiced Pedophelia the Right Way - Through the Safety of a Broker
By Ezra Klein
By Ezra Klein
You know, Apple has the money, the R&D, and the naming rights to pull it off. They could really disrupt the console gaming market by announcing the Apple NeXTbox.
These are the dumb thoughts that I have when waiting on a meeting to start.
These are the dumb thoughts that I have when waiting on a meeting to start.
November 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
You know, Apple has the money, the R&D, and the naming rights to pull it off. They could really disrupt the console gaming market by announcing the Apple NeXTbox.
These are the dumb thoughts that I have when waiting on a meeting to start.
These are the dumb thoughts that I have when waiting on a meeting to start.
Now if Valve could just bring back E3...
November 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Now if Valve could just bring back E3...
So Valve is making a game console. That's what this is.
It's a console.
I'm fine with that. Hell, I'm even kinda excited by the idea of it. But, still... that's a console.
It's a console.
I'm fine with that. Hell, I'm even kinda excited by the idea of it. But, still... that's a console.
Valve has unveiled a console-like Steam Machine, a VR and non-VR "streaming-first" headset called Steam Frame, and a new Steam Controller. More details here: gameinformer.com/2025/11/12/v...
November 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
So Valve is making a game console. That's what this is.
It's a console.
I'm fine with that. Hell, I'm even kinda excited by the idea of it. But, still... that's a console.
It's a console.
I'm fine with that. Hell, I'm even kinda excited by the idea of it. But, still... that's a console.
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We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
I guess I'm not buying Pokopia, then.
As a developer I understand that there are countless factors that go into deciding whether to release physically or not, and I don't begrudge anyone who makes that decision.
As a consumer, though... look. I don't ask for much, but I want the game on the card.
As a developer I understand that there are countless factors that go into deciding whether to release physically or not, and I don't begrudge anyone who makes that decision.
As a consumer, though... look. I don't ask for much, but I want the game on the card.
Using Game-Key Cards on Nintendo Switch 2 video www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ldQ...
I expect the comments will go great (also using Pokemon Pokopia as an example of key card)
I expect the comments will go great (also using Pokemon Pokopia as an example of key card)
November 11, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I guess I'm not buying Pokopia, then.
As a developer I understand that there are countless factors that go into deciding whether to release physically or not, and I don't begrudge anyone who makes that decision.
As a consumer, though... look. I don't ask for much, but I want the game on the card.
As a developer I understand that there are countless factors that go into deciding whether to release physically or not, and I don't begrudge anyone who makes that decision.
As a consumer, though... look. I don't ask for much, but I want the game on the card.
Wasn't the conceit of "Casino Royale" that they were "rebooting" Bond by going back to his beginnings?
Just reboot him again. And again and again. Make every actor's Bond their own pocket continuity.
I am genuinely flummoxed by how Amazon is having such a hard time with this.
Just reboot him again. And again and again. Make every actor's Bond their own pocket continuity.
I am genuinely flummoxed by how Amazon is having such a hard time with this.
James Bond’s death in No Time to Die is causing a nightmare for the next film. Writers are stuck because Bond “was blown to pieces.”
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Wasn't the conceit of "Casino Royale" that they were "rebooting" Bond by going back to his beginnings?
Just reboot him again. And again and again. Make every actor's Bond their own pocket continuity.
I am genuinely flummoxed by how Amazon is having such a hard time with this.
Just reboot him again. And again and again. Make every actor's Bond their own pocket continuity.
I am genuinely flummoxed by how Amazon is having such a hard time with this.
Today is Veteran's Day in America so here is 17-year-old me as a fresh-faced just-graduated from OSUT 31B (MP).
Like many veterans, I have a complicated relationship with my time in the military. On the one hand, it shape me into who I am today. On the other hand, it shaped me into who I am today.
Like many veterans, I have a complicated relationship with my time in the military. On the one hand, it shape me into who I am today. On the other hand, it shaped me into who I am today.
November 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Today is Veteran's Day in America so here is 17-year-old me as a fresh-faced just-graduated from OSUT 31B (MP).
Like many veterans, I have a complicated relationship with my time in the military. On the one hand, it shape me into who I am today. On the other hand, it shaped me into who I am today.
Like many veterans, I have a complicated relationship with my time in the military. On the one hand, it shape me into who I am today. On the other hand, it shaped me into who I am today.
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that’s what I’ve been saaaayying maaan
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
that’s what I’ve been saaaayying maaan
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I just think you should be skeptical of someone whose website has more links to "ways to give me money" than it does "things I've done/made"
do you think being "the bad boy of games narrative" gets you into the VIP section at the club
November 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I just think you should be skeptical of someone whose website has more links to "ways to give me money" than it does "things I've done/made"
Me, the bad boy of games narrative: No.
No it does not.
I introduced myself and the bouncer laughed. I showed him my business card shaped like a text bubble that had "Ludonarrative Dissonance is my Shizzonance" embossed on the back and he laughed harder.
No it does not.
I introduced myself and the bouncer laughed. I showed him my business card shaped like a text bubble that had "Ludonarrative Dissonance is my Shizzonance" embossed on the back and he laughed harder.
do you think being "the bad boy of games narrative" gets you into the VIP section at the club
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Me, the bad boy of games narrative: No.
No it does not.
I introduced myself and the bouncer laughed. I showed him my business card shaped like a text bubble that had "Ludonarrative Dissonance is my Shizzonance" embossed on the back and he laughed harder.
No it does not.
I introduced myself and the bouncer laughed. I showed him my business card shaped like a text bubble that had "Ludonarrative Dissonance is my Shizzonance" embossed on the back and he laughed harder.
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sort of incredible to read a review that doesn't just made a vague nod at AI being bad, but actively reckons with the ways in which falling obsessively to AI usage actively obliterates the artistic intent and integrity of the work you've made.
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
sort of incredible to read a review that doesn't just made a vague nod at AI being bad, but actively reckons with the ways in which falling obsessively to AI usage actively obliterates the artistic intent and integrity of the work you've made.
"Square Enix pivoting their QA to AI is a bold decision!"
Yeah, and so is chasing magnesium citrate with Everclear.
I wouldn't recommend it, tho.
Yeah, and so is chasing magnesium citrate with Everclear.
I wouldn't recommend it, tho.
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
"Square Enix pivoting their QA to AI is a bold decision!"
Yeah, and so is chasing magnesium citrate with Everclear.
I wouldn't recommend it, tho.
Yeah, and so is chasing magnesium citrate with Everclear.
I wouldn't recommend it, tho.
A while back somebody on here - I forget who - posed a question to writers: “if you say you hate writing, why?”
It is a question that I have pondered on-and-off for months now and I’ve finally decided to answer it.
By writing about it.
On my blog.
Which is finally fixed.
Coming soon(TM).
It is a question that I have pondered on-and-off for months now and I’ve finally decided to answer it.
By writing about it.
On my blog.
Which is finally fixed.
Coming soon(TM).
November 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM
A while back somebody on here - I forget who - posed a question to writers: “if you say you hate writing, why?”
It is a question that I have pondered on-and-off for months now and I’ve finally decided to answer it.
By writing about it.
On my blog.
Which is finally fixed.
Coming soon(TM).
It is a question that I have pondered on-and-off for months now and I’ve finally decided to answer it.
By writing about it.
On my blog.
Which is finally fixed.
Coming soon(TM).
It's nights like tonight that remind me of why I abandoned any kind of career in politics.
Half of 'em are evil and the other half are fuckin' cowards.
Half of 'em are evil and the other half are fuckin' cowards.
November 10, 2025 at 4:33 AM
It's nights like tonight that remind me of why I abandoned any kind of career in politics.
Half of 'em are evil and the other half are fuckin' cowards.
Half of 'em are evil and the other half are fuckin' cowards.
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if you think it is important enough to eat a career-killing bullet for this shitty deal, i will respect your wishes, but your career has to eat that bullet
November 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
if you think it is important enough to eat a career-killing bullet for this shitty deal, i will respect your wishes, but your career has to eat that bullet
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i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
If the Dems blink after all of this, for a deal that all but ensures no ACA subsidies in 2026 anyway, then what was the purpose of letting the shutdown go for 40 days in the first place?
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
Senate Democrats (@democrats.senate.gov) are expertly skilled at snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. It's genuinely impressive how inept they really are.
The shutdown is wildly unpopular, and everyone blames the GOP. Yet here we are, with Dems eager to cast a vote to kill your healthcare.
The shutdown is wildly unpopular, and everyone blames the GOP. Yet here we are, with Dems eager to cast a vote to kill your healthcare.
I think Senate folders are significantly underestimating how fucking angry Democratic voters are at them
November 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Senate Democrats (@democrats.senate.gov) are expertly skilled at snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. It's genuinely impressive how inept they really are.
The shutdown is wildly unpopular, and everyone blames the GOP. Yet here we are, with Dems eager to cast a vote to kill your healthcare.
The shutdown is wildly unpopular, and everyone blames the GOP. Yet here we are, with Dems eager to cast a vote to kill your healthcare.