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Iran has killed all connections to the outside. But in the early morning the regular internet works briefly. In that time, @hackimi.bsky.social sent me a letter about what it's like being a developer without the internet as the government tries to squash everyone:
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A Game Developer Without Internet
Iran has been without internet for 9 days. Arash sent a letter as a developer without the internet, in the few moments when the great firewall faltered.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Iran has killed all connections to the outside. But in the early morning the regular internet works briefly. In that time, @hackimi.bsky.social sent me a letter about what it's like being a developer without the internet as the government tries to squash everyone:
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Every example of ai being useful begins with "okay imagine you're in a situation, and you are very dumb"
January 15, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Every example of ai being useful begins with "okay imagine you're in a situation, and you are very dumb"
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A Fool’s Errand — our latest game for @play.date — is out now!
Get it now: play.date/games/a-fool...
Learn more: www.iorama.studio/afoolserrand
Get it now: play.date/games/a-fool...
Learn more: www.iorama.studio/afoolserrand
January 12, 2026 at 6:12 PM
A Fool’s Errand — our latest game for @play.date — is out now!
Get it now: play.date/games/a-fool...
Learn more: www.iorama.studio/afoolserrand
Get it now: play.date/games/a-fool...
Learn more: www.iorama.studio/afoolserrand
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In the same way that some sports franchises only have one historical player known as "the captain," Hiroshi Tanahashi defines the word "Ace" for New Japan Pro Wrestling. defector.com/hiroshi-tana...
Hiroshi Tanahashi Leaves An Unfillable Void In Japanese Wrestling | Defector
I had over a year to prepare for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement, yet during his final match on Sunday, I couldn’t get myself to believe that his career was about to be over. It’s not that I’m…
defector.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:13 AM
In the same way that some sports franchises only have one historical player known as "the captain," Hiroshi Tanahashi defines the word "Ace" for New Japan Pro Wrestling. defector.com/hiroshi-tana...
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Moral Orel and the UK Office are both really bleak and edgelordy things that end in surprisingly heartfelt ways that pay off the premise much better than you'd expect. also both of these endings are Christmas-themed
Given that apparently the Stranger Things finale was meh (idk, didn't watch it, just the scuttlebutt) and we're not that far removed from the disastrous GOT finale that retroactively made everyone have never cared about the show:
What's the *best* ending to a show you've ever seen? Quote/reply etc
What's the *best* ending to a show you've ever seen? Quote/reply etc
January 7, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Moral Orel and the UK Office are both really bleak and edgelordy things that end in surprisingly heartfelt ways that pay off the premise much better than you'd expect. also both of these endings are Christmas-themed
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Did not know until reading this that the US still controls Iraq’s oil revenue.
“EO13303 … has been renewed annually by every US president, including Joe Biden. This executive order essentially places control over Iraq’s oil revenues under the discretion of the US President.”
“EO13303 … has been renewed annually by every US president, including Joe Biden. This executive order essentially places control over Iraq’s oil revenues under the discretion of the US President.”
January 6, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Did not know until reading this that the US still controls Iraq’s oil revenue.
“EO13303 … has been renewed annually by every US president, including Joe Biden. This executive order essentially places control over Iraq’s oil revenues under the discretion of the US President.”
“EO13303 … has been renewed annually by every US president, including Joe Biden. This executive order essentially places control over Iraq’s oil revenues under the discretion of the US President.”
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Assuming they bought new X5 Protection VR6s, those are built in South Carolina and cost $345,000 each.
Kash Patel made the FBI buy a custom fleet of armored BMW X5 for him to ride around in. trib.al/9pBbwTB
Patel’s FBI spokesperson claimed—without evidence—that this is actually saving the American taxpayer money. The standard version of the X5 costs about $70,000.
Patel’s FBI spokesperson claimed—without evidence—that this is actually saving the American taxpayer money. The standard version of the X5 costs about $70,000.
December 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Assuming they bought new X5 Protection VR6s, those are built in South Carolina and cost $345,000 each.
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Got an end-of-year recommendation list here for people with a refined gaming palate:
www.pcgamer.com/games/i-play...
www.pcgamer.com/games/i-play...
I played dozens of retro games this year, and these are the ones I still whole-heartedly recommend going into 2026
Dust off your DOS, reinstall those ROMs, and party like it's 1999.
www.pcgamer.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Got an end-of-year recommendation list here for people with a refined gaming palate:
www.pcgamer.com/games/i-play...
www.pcgamer.com/games/i-play...
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
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Were classical statues painted horribly?
buff.ly/fS78ULM
It is often suggested that modern viewers dislike painted reconstructions of Greek and Roman statues because our taste differs from that of the ancients. This essay proposes an alternative explanation.
buff.ly/fS78ULM
It is often suggested that modern viewers dislike painted reconstructions of Greek and Roman statues because our taste differs from that of the ancients. This essay proposes an alternative explanation.
Were classical statues painted horribly? - Works in Progress Magazine
Many claim that modern viewers dislike painted reconstructions of Greek and Roman statues because our taste differs from theirs.
buff.ly
December 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Were classical statues painted horribly?
buff.ly/fS78ULM
It is often suggested that modern viewers dislike painted reconstructions of Greek and Roman statues because our taste differs from that of the ancients. This essay proposes an alternative explanation.
buff.ly/fS78ULM
It is often suggested that modern viewers dislike painted reconstructions of Greek and Roman statues because our taste differs from that of the ancients. This essay proposes an alternative explanation.
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it's so goofy to believe making software that mimics human thought is related in any meaningful way to making software that thinks. building the most amazing lifelike animatronic horse the world ever saw does not represent progress if your goal is to create a real horse. huge waste of time actually
December 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
it's so goofy to believe making software that mimics human thought is related in any meaningful way to making software that thinks. building the most amazing lifelike animatronic horse the world ever saw does not represent progress if your goal is to create a real horse. huge waste of time actually
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I'm old. My life is behind me. Big deal. What good is life? It only leads to being old, with your life behind you.
December 20, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I'm old. My life is behind me. Big deal. What good is life? It only leads to being old, with your life behind you.
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since other people are doing it, here's a 50 indie game recommendation thread (entirely separate from the 50 indie games i have enjoyed thread i made a few days ago, which is here - bsky.app/profile/ella...). feel free to mute the thread if it's annoying
New rule this year: If you post "Play more indie games" during the game awards, you are required to make a thread recommending 50 of them.
December 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
since other people are doing it, here's a 50 indie game recommendation thread (entirely separate from the 50 indie games i have enjoyed thread i made a few days ago, which is here - bsky.app/profile/ella...). feel free to mute the thread if it's annoying
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As I get older I actively squash most "the old days were better" feelings like they're intrusive thoughts, but the old internet was an objectively better place, full of actual people making things just for the joy of creation. I'm understanding now why older generations don't stfu about the 1960s.
akewstik's stuph
Last Updated: 1996-10-14
https://geocities.restorativland.org/SiliconValley/Park/6519
Last Updated: 1996-10-14
https://geocities.restorativland.org/SiliconValley/Park/6519
December 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
As I get older I actively squash most "the old days were better" feelings like they're intrusive thoughts, but the old internet was an objectively better place, full of actual people making things just for the joy of creation. I'm understanding now why older generations don't stfu about the 1960s.
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MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
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An ongoing thread of winter holiday videos that are available online which I think are pretty neat or at least interesting. (I've been considering watch parties for a lot of these, oddly enough, or just streaming them for folks.) ❄️📺🧵
December 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
An ongoing thread of winter holiday videos that are available online which I think are pretty neat or at least interesting. (I've been considering watch parties for a lot of these, oddly enough, or just streaming them for folks.) ❄️📺🧵
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generational discourse can be solved once and for all by distinguishing between "remembers no computers", "remembers no personal computers", and "remembers no cell phones". everything before that fought in wars. everything after that is, best case scenario, inventing the borg
December 11, 2025 at 2:35 AM
generational discourse can be solved once and for all by distinguishing between "remembers no computers", "remembers no personal computers", and "remembers no cell phones". everything before that fought in wars. everything after that is, best case scenario, inventing the borg
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Hyper Gunsport is on sale in the Steam Sports Fest! If you want to see what a Necrosoft sports action game looks like, this is the one to get. It's on sale for $1.99, what more could you ask for at this point.
store.steampowered.com/app/1663250/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1663250/...
December 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Hyper Gunsport is on sale in the Steam Sports Fest! If you want to see what a Necrosoft sports action game looks like, this is the one to get. It's on sale for $1.99, what more could you ask for at this point.
store.steampowered.com/app/1663250/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1663250/...
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If you want a primer on the Network State, I spent some time with a group hoping to make one this summer:
www.wired.com/story/tech-b...
www.wired.com/story/tech-b...
December 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
If you want a primer on the Network State, I spent some time with a group hoping to make one this summer:
www.wired.com/story/tech-b...
www.wired.com/story/tech-b...
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50 indie games i've enjoyed, inspired by @sylviefluff.bsky.social and @droqen.bsky.social
UFO 50
Ib
Stephen's Sausage Roll
Salad Fields
Yume Nikki
Mosa Lina
Future Unfolding
Environmental Station Alpha
The Northern Journey
Uurnog Uurnlimited
DUSK
Corn Kidz 64
Anodyne 2
Decarnation
Cruelty Squad
UFO 50
Ib
Stephen's Sausage Roll
Salad Fields
Yume Nikki
Mosa Lina
Future Unfolding
Environmental Station Alpha
The Northern Journey
Uurnog Uurnlimited
DUSK
Corn Kidz 64
Anodyne 2
Decarnation
Cruelty Squad
December 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
50 indie games i've enjoyed, inspired by @sylviefluff.bsky.social and @droqen.bsky.social
UFO 50
Ib
Stephen's Sausage Roll
Salad Fields
Yume Nikki
Mosa Lina
Future Unfolding
Environmental Station Alpha
The Northern Journey
Uurnog Uurnlimited
DUSK
Corn Kidz 64
Anodyne 2
Decarnation
Cruelty Squad
UFO 50
Ib
Stephen's Sausage Roll
Salad Fields
Yume Nikki
Mosa Lina
Future Unfolding
Environmental Station Alpha
The Northern Journey
Uurnog Uurnlimited
DUSK
Corn Kidz 64
Anodyne 2
Decarnation
Cruelty Squad
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If you are in favor of the landscape of gaming discourse getting better/more healthy/more diverse/etc..that begins with you.
So this time of year I like to share the podcasts I listen to that I think epitomize that type of change!
I'll be adding to this list throughout December with all my favs!
So this time of year I like to share the podcasts I listen to that I think epitomize that type of change!
I'll be adding to this list throughout December with all my favs!
December 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM
If you are in favor of the landscape of gaming discourse getting better/more healthy/more diverse/etc..that begins with you.
So this time of year I like to share the podcasts I listen to that I think epitomize that type of change!
I'll be adding to this list throughout December with all my favs!
So this time of year I like to share the podcasts I listen to that I think epitomize that type of change!
I'll be adding to this list throughout December with all my favs!