Mike Nelson
@mike-nelson.bsky.social
Proud Papa | Decent Bassist | Terrible Dancer | Aspiring Beer League Hockey Player | Goofy-Footed Skater | Xbox Wire (@wire.xbox.com) | GT: Plat3Lunch. Views expressed here are my own and do not reflect my employer.
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for the first time in many years I think it's worth going out of your way to watch some San Jose Sharks games. defector.com/the-sharks-s...
The Sharks Smell Blood | Defector
The San Jose Sharks have been beneath your notice for years. As this formerly stalwart franchise has missed the playoffs in six straight seasons, they’ve existed as a total non-competitive nothing tha...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
for the first time in many years I think it's worth going out of your way to watch some San Jose Sharks games. defector.com/the-sharks-s...
Happy Halloween! Here’s what I have in the menu. What are you playing tonight?
November 1, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Happy Halloween! Here’s what I have in the menu. What are you playing tonight?
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I love this piece from @mike-nelson.bsky.social - a character build guide for The Outer Worlds 2 with a difference: every entry was contributed by a member of the game's QA team.
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
Obsidian's Favorite Character Builds for The Outer Worlds 2 - Xbox Wire
With early access kicking off today for Premium Edition owners, Obsidian’s QA team shares some of their favorite character builds to help inspire your own role-playing adventure for The Outer Worlds 2...
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October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I love this piece from @mike-nelson.bsky.social - a character build guide for The Outer Worlds 2 with a difference: every entry was contributed by a member of the game's QA team.
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
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In our country, the power is with the people. Tomorrow, October 18, I encourage you to join your neighbors in peaceful protest at a No Kings event.
October 18, 2025 at 3:43 AM
In our country, the power is with the people. Tomorrow, October 18, I encourage you to join your neighbors in peaceful protest at a No Kings event.
Keeper is really something special and it’s full of that Double Fine magic that we all love. Highly recommended you give it go.
Keeper, the otherworldly new adventure from Double Fine, arrives today - read a note from Creative Lead, Lee Petty, as his beautiful passion project arrives: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
Keeper: A Note from Its Creator on Launch Day - Xbox Wire
Keeper, the otherworld new adventure from Double Fine, arrives today - read a note from Creative Lead, Lee Petty, as his beautiful passion project arrives.
news.xbox.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Keeper is really something special and it’s full of that Double Fine magic that we all love. Highly recommended you give it go.
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Young lives cut short on an unimaginable scale: the 18,457 children on Gaza’s list of war dead
Far from comprehensive, the list does not include the thousands still buried under the rubble of destroyed buildings, as well as the war’s many indirect victims
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
Far from comprehensive, the list does not include the thousands still buried under the rubble of destroyed buildings, as well as the war’s many indirect victims
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
Young lives cut short on an unimaginable scale: the 18,457 children on Gaza’s list of war dead
Every name on a list compiled by health authorities in Gaza of the child victims of Israel’s offensive
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Young lives cut short on an unimaginable scale: the 18,457 children on Gaza’s list of war dead
Far from comprehensive, the list does not include the thousands still buried under the rubble of destroyed buildings, as well as the war’s many indirect victims
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
Far from comprehensive, the list does not include the thousands still buried under the rubble of destroyed buildings, as well as the war’s many indirect victims
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
I’m really looking forward to this one. A mix of so many of my favorite genres.
Jump Space comes to Xbox Game Preview tomorrow - find out about this fantastic mix of FPS, space combat, roguelike, and more: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
Jump Space Blasts Onto Xbox Game Preview Tomorrow, Mixing FPS and Space Combat to Wild Effect - Xbox Wire
Jump Space comes to Xbox Game Preview tomorrow - find out about this fantastic mix of FPS, space combat, roguelike, and more.
news.xbox.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’m really looking forward to this one. A mix of so many of my favorite genres.
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Xbox Wire got an exclusive hands-on with the opening hours of Double Fine’s Keeper - and there seems to be more to this game than we knew: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
Keeper: Double Fine Has Been Holding Back a Secret – Exclusive First Hands-on - Xbox Wire
Xbox Wire got an exclusive hands-on with the opening hours of Double Fine’s Keeper - and there seems to be more to this game than we knew.
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September 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Xbox Wire got an exclusive hands-on with the opening hours of Double Fine’s Keeper - and there seems to be more to this game than we knew: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
Friday plans are now set.
Hard Boiled is free to watch on Tubi buff.ly/giIfoIr
watch this movie if you like action movies at all or Stranglehold (the game is the sequel to this)
watch this movie if you like action movies at all or Stranglehold (the game is the sequel to this)
August 9, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Friday plans are now set.
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"Hum your favorite tune as you stroll along. Allow your mind to briefly wander and percolate on simple and stimulating questions: Why do dogs love us so much? What will be Beyoncé’s Act III album? What is the most delicious type of pie?"
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Return Your Shopping Cart and Bask in the Glow of Divine Favor
Give thanks for this opportunity.
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July 15, 2025 at 2:23 AM
"Hum your favorite tune as you stroll along. Allow your mind to briefly wander and percolate on simple and stimulating questions: Why do dogs love us so much? What will be Beyoncé’s Act III album? What is the most delicious type of pie?"
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/return-you...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/return-you...
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is available today in Early Access for those who pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition. To help get your feet planted, we’ve put together a few general tips for you to consider when embarking on your skateboarding journey. news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4: Five Tips to Help You Start Shredding on Day One - Xbox Wire
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is available today in early access for those who pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition. Here's some tips to get started:
news.xbox.com
July 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is available today in Early Access for those who pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition. To help get your feet planted, we’ve put together a few general tips for you to consider when embarking on your skateboarding journey. news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
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• Mamdani is not in the country illegally
• He does not have any connection to 9/11 or jihadist terrorism
• Mamdani hasn’t actually said or done anything antisemitic
• He did not call to ‘globalize the intifada’
• He’s not a communist
• He does not have any connection to 9/11 or jihadist terrorism
• Mamdani hasn’t actually said or done anything antisemitic
• He did not call to ‘globalize the intifada’
• He’s not a communist
Debunking All the B.S. About Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York, is facing a wave of Islamophobic misinformation attacking his character and politics
www.rollingstone.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
• Mamdani is not in the country illegally
• He does not have any connection to 9/11 or jihadist terrorism
• Mamdani hasn’t actually said or done anything antisemitic
• He did not call to ‘globalize the intifada’
• He’s not a communist
• He does not have any connection to 9/11 or jihadist terrorism
• Mamdani hasn’t actually said or done anything antisemitic
• He did not call to ‘globalize the intifada’
• He’s not a communist
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In 80 seconds, AOC has completely dismantled the #BigUglyBill.
Dems should turn this into a prime time campaign ad NOW.
“This Bill is a deal with the devil”💥
@aoc.bsky.social
Dems should turn this into a prime time campaign ad NOW.
“This Bill is a deal with the devil”💥
@aoc.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
In 80 seconds, AOC has completely dismantled the #BigUglyBill.
Dems should turn this into a prime time campaign ad NOW.
“This Bill is a deal with the devil”💥
@aoc.bsky.social
Dems should turn this into a prime time campaign ad NOW.
“This Bill is a deal with the devil”💥
@aoc.bsky.social
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The @wire.xbox.com team is expanding - we're looking for an LA-based writer to help us with event coverage and more. Details here: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...
Mighty Media Studios hiring Editorial Project Manager in Los Angeles Metropolitan Area | LinkedIn
Posted 10:06:03 PM. JOB TITLE: Editorial Project ManagerREPORTS TO: Program Manager - SatelliteFLSA STATUS: Full-Time…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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June 30, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The @wire.xbox.com team is expanding - we're looking for an LA-based writer to help us with event coverage and more. Details here: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...
Loved M.A.S.K. toys as a kid. This is so awesome to see. www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/Vari...
M.A.S.K. BBTS Exclusive Vehicle and Action Figure Set Bundle
www.bigbadtoystore.com
July 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Loved M.A.S.K. toys as a kid. This is so awesome to see. www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/Vari...
"Cities like Seattle are on the frontlines of a larger fight over who belongs in public, whose voices matter, and whether inclusive democracy can withstand coordinated pressure. The outcome here will signal what happens next—regionally and nationwide." www.thestranger.com/guest-editor...
Guest Rant: The Cal Anderson Prayer Rally Was a Coordinated Attack
This Pride season, Seattle isn’t just celebrating—it’s under siege. A roadshow of organized bigots has rolled into town, and if you think these anti-LGBTQ events are just local drama, think again. Thi...
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June 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
"Cities like Seattle are on the frontlines of a larger fight over who belongs in public, whose voices matter, and whether inclusive democracy can withstand coordinated pressure. The outcome here will signal what happens next—regionally and nationwide." www.thestranger.com/guest-editor...
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UPDATE: David Huerta was just released from custody!
June 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
UPDATE: David Huerta was just released from custody!
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This Sunday, it’s time for another huge double feature. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 kicks off on June 8, immediately followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct.
Here's how to tune in: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
Here's how to tune in: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
How to Watch the Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct on Sunday - Xbox Wire
This Sunday, it’s time for another huge double feature. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 kicks off on June 8, immediately followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. Here's everything you need to know.
news.xbox.com
June 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This Sunday, it’s time for another huge double feature. The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 kicks off on June 8, immediately followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct.
Here's how to tune in: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
Here's how to tune in: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
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ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm the latest independent journalist to start a newsletter! Welcome to NINTENKATS, a brand-new newsletter dedicated to news, commentary, and reviews from the world of Nintendo. I'd also like to make this a podcast! Here's how to support this project.
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June 4, 2025 at 11:33 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm the latest independent journalist to start a newsletter! Welcome to NINTENKATS, a brand-new newsletter dedicated to news, commentary, and reviews from the world of Nintendo. I'd also like to make this a podcast! Here's how to support this project.
SUBSCRIBE: nintenkats.beehiiv.com
SUBSCRIBE: nintenkats.beehiiv.com
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STUNNING video of Mount Kilauea shooting lava upwards of 1,000 ft into the air during a recent eruption. 🌋
📹: @USGS
📹: @USGS
May 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
STUNNING video of Mount Kilauea shooting lava upwards of 1,000 ft into the air during a recent eruption. 🌋
📹: @USGS
📹: @USGS
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Looks like we’ve actually got a mayor’s race on our hands, Seattle. New polling has Katie Wilson and Bruce Harrell neck and neck—even with all his name ID, big-money donors, and a roster of endorsements that includes the MLK Labor council and the Chamber of Commerce.
We’ve Got a Mayor’s Race!
A new poll by the Northwest Progressive Institute (NPI) tells us what we were all hoping to hear: We have a real mayor’s race this year. NPI, our local public opinion expert, ran a poll simulating a g...
www.thestranger.com
May 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Looks like we’ve actually got a mayor’s race on our hands, Seattle. New polling has Katie Wilson and Bruce Harrell neck and neck—even with all his name ID, big-money donors, and a roster of endorsements that includes the MLK Labor council and the Chamber of Commerce.
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OMG you have got to be kidding me.
Democrats, you want to know what the answer is when a reporter asks you to criticize Joe Biden? "My answer is: Republicans hate regular Americans and are trying to take away their health insurance so their creepy billionaire friends can have a tax cut."
Democrats, you want to know what the answer is when a reporter asks you to criticize Joe Biden? "My answer is: Republicans hate regular Americans and are trying to take away their health insurance so their creepy billionaire friends can have a tax cut."
May 15, 2025 at 2:06 AM
OMG you have got to be kidding me.
Democrats, you want to know what the answer is when a reporter asks you to criticize Joe Biden? "My answer is: Republicans hate regular Americans and are trying to take away their health insurance so their creepy billionaire friends can have a tax cut."
Democrats, you want to know what the answer is when a reporter asks you to criticize Joe Biden? "My answer is: Republicans hate regular Americans and are trying to take away their health insurance so their creepy billionaire friends can have a tax cut."