Nick Thien / 邓民桔
@nickthien.bsky.social
- Freelance Writer/Editor (Inspiration Hub)
- Former esports/gaming site content writer
- Amateur Dev
- Hobbyist Artisan/Content Creator
- Full-time Husband
- Former esports/gaming site content writer
- Amateur Dev
- Hobbyist Artisan/Content Creator
- Full-time Husband
Just recovered from covid, still as annoying as ever. Fever, sore throat, aching body, the works. Slightly annoying is the fact that as the person who is wfh, I'm the one who got infected.
Now to fight through the brain fog and work on my next client's book.
Now to fight through the brain fog and work on my next client's book.
June 3, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Just recovered from covid, still as annoying as ever. Fever, sore throat, aching body, the works. Slightly annoying is the fact that as the person who is wfh, I'm the one who got infected.
Now to fight through the brain fog and work on my next client's book.
Now to fight through the brain fog and work on my next client's book.
I've been playing the new mobile game, Hello Kitty Friends Match. It's a run-of-the-mill Candy Crush clone with some nice QoL changes. But I do have to question the amount of monetization for what appears to be a children's game.
May 18, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I've been playing the new mobile game, Hello Kitty Friends Match. It's a run-of-the-mill Candy Crush clone with some nice QoL changes. But I do have to question the amount of monetization for what appears to be a children's game.
This is just the opinion of a small content creator, but it would be nice if indie developers optimized their games more in line with what they are presenting in game? Several games I've been trying to review lately have been let's say "basic" in terms of presentation but require 12GB GPUs.
May 16, 2025 at 8:34 AM
This is just the opinion of a small content creator, but it would be nice if indie developers optimized their games more in line with what they are presenting in game? Several games I've been trying to review lately have been let's say "basic" in terms of presentation but require 12GB GPUs.
I guess I'm glad I haven't been counting down the minutes for the new season of LD+R. It feels... sanitized, a little bit derivative. A lot of them just felt like concept stories being tested on an audience to see if they want more. But as a curious afternoon watch, it went by just like that.
May 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I guess I'm glad I haven't been counting down the minutes for the new season of LD+R. It feels... sanitized, a little bit derivative. A lot of them just felt like concept stories being tested on an audience to see if they want more. But as a curious afternoon watch, it went by just like that.
"There's no new games for me," feels like such a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you're not willing to engage with any new games then yeah, there are no new games for you because devs no longer see you as a target demo and just move on to those who will enjoy their games.
April 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
"There's no new games for me," feels like such a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you're not willing to engage with any new games then yeah, there are no new games for you because devs no longer see you as a target demo and just move on to those who will enjoy their games.
I remember people doubting that YouTube would show ads longer than a couple of seconds. Well, here's a near 4-hour livestream served up as an ad.
April 12, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I remember people doubting that YouTube would show ads longer than a couple of seconds. Well, here's a near 4-hour livestream served up as an ad.
Just saw a post about a local school on fire. While it's news I suppose. There's a part of me that feels that not everything has to be seen right now. Like it's desensitizing us to the craziness of the world.
April 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Just saw a post about a local school on fire. While it's news I suppose. There's a part of me that feels that not everything has to be seen right now. Like it's desensitizing us to the craziness of the world.
I'm curious as to why I need a community just to be alone?
April 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I'm curious as to why I need a community just to be alone?
It's interesting seeing how people are panic posting (not diminishing the panic, I just have nothing substantial to add). Where people are like "you get why 100% tariff is bad right?" Actually, no. I and some of the less financially educated people don't. Please expound further.
April 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
It's interesting seeing how people are panic posting (not diminishing the panic, I just have nothing substantial to add). Where people are like "you get why 100% tariff is bad right?" Actually, no. I and some of the less financially educated people don't. Please expound further.
After 3 months have passed, my car is finally back to its pre-accident state. Now if I could only earn a bit more money and get my health back. I'd probably be much more jovial.
April 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
After 3 months have passed, my car is finally back to its pre-accident state. Now if I could only earn a bit more money and get my health back. I'd probably be much more jovial.
Rewatched the whole live-action Transformers franchise while waiting for my car to be serviced at the service center. Dated movies, still spectacles to watch with all the live stunts and explosions. Enjoyable when you're numbing your mind to what's happening to the world right now.
April 7, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Rewatched the whole live-action Transformers franchise while waiting for my car to be serviced at the service center. Dated movies, still spectacles to watch with all the live stunts and explosions. Enjoyable when you're numbing your mind to what's happening to the world right now.
I think I need a refresher on how social media algorithms work. Aren't you shown stuff that align with your views and interests. Does it mean that everyone shouting that the ship is sinking is only being broadcast to those who already know that the ship is sinking and no one else?
April 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I think I need a refresher on how social media algorithms work. Aren't you shown stuff that align with your views and interests. Does it mean that everyone shouting that the ship is sinking is only being broadcast to those who already know that the ship is sinking and no one else?
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Statement from Nintendo: Statement from Nintendo: Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions. Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged.
April 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Statement from Nintendo: Statement from Nintendo: Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions. Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged.
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🚨 Job opportunity! #indiegames
CtrlD Studio is looking for a Malaysian freelance 3D artist to join the team so that we can continue doing weird shit
More info/ apply here! : ctrldstudio.com/jobs
CtrlD Studio is looking for a Malaysian freelance 3D artist to join the team so that we can continue doing weird shit
More info/ apply here! : ctrldstudio.com/jobs
April 4, 2025 at 7:03 AM
🚨 Job opportunity! #indiegames
CtrlD Studio is looking for a Malaysian freelance 3D artist to join the team so that we can continue doing weird shit
More info/ apply here! : ctrldstudio.com/jobs
CtrlD Studio is looking for a Malaysian freelance 3D artist to join the team so that we can continue doing weird shit
More info/ apply here! : ctrldstudio.com/jobs
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Hello! We have an open 3D artist position (short-term work), open to Malaysians :)
I will be in KL during the last weekend of April (Indie Jam) so if any interested folks would like to meet to chat more about the job please lmk!
I will be in KL during the last weekend of April (Indie Jam) so if any interested folks would like to meet to chat more about the job please lmk!
🚨 Job opportunity! #indiegames
CtrlD Studio is looking for a Malaysian freelance 3D artist to join the team so that we can continue doing weird shit
More info/ apply here! : ctrldstudio.com/jobs
CtrlD Studio is looking for a Malaysian freelance 3D artist to join the team so that we can continue doing weird shit
More info/ apply here! : ctrldstudio.com/jobs
April 4, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Hello! We have an open 3D artist position (short-term work), open to Malaysians :)
I will be in KL during the last weekend of April (Indie Jam) so if any interested folks would like to meet to chat more about the job please lmk!
I will be in KL during the last weekend of April (Indie Jam) so if any interested folks would like to meet to chat more about the job please lmk!
My new website is up. I hope that I'm able to write more thoughtful articles that move away from my old content writing roots. Perhaps cover stuff more locally and less mainstream.
unchartedlevels.com/sony-titles-...
unchartedlevels.com/sony-titles-...
Sony Titles Find New Homes on Competing Platforms
The recent Nintendo Direct delivered a couple of surprising announcements that have certainly raised eyebrows: the appearance of Patapon 1+2 Replay and Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots.
unchartedlevels.com
April 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
My new website is up. I hope that I'm able to write more thoughtful articles that move away from my old content writing roots. Perhaps cover stuff more locally and less mainstream.
unchartedlevels.com/sony-titles-...
unchartedlevels.com/sony-titles-...
Managed to finish off 4 2D Metroid games during my commute last month. I'm about to finish Symphony of the Night and I'm thinking if I should continue looking for more Metroidvania styled games or start a different genre.
Been winding down on work so I'm also looking for opportunities out there.
Been winding down on work so I'm also looking for opportunities out there.
April 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Managed to finish off 4 2D Metroid games during my commute last month. I'm about to finish Symphony of the Night and I'm thinking if I should continue looking for more Metroidvania styled games or start a different genre.
Been winding down on work so I'm also looking for opportunities out there.
Been winding down on work so I'm also looking for opportunities out there.
I'm definitely excited for the Switch 2. I sold my original Switch during the height of the pandemic because I needed money and I never replaced it. Which means I have a huge library of both Switch 1 and 2 games to play.
April 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I'm definitely excited for the Switch 2. I sold my original Switch during the height of the pandemic because I needed money and I never replaced it. Which means I have a huge library of both Switch 1 and 2 games to play.
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For the first time ever, the Southeast Asian Games Showcase will be partnering with Summer Game Fest to highlight SEA games at a global level!
Southeast Asian developers, we want to see your games! Apply below to be featured 👇
forms.gle/41muJEspSFNA...
Southeast Asian developers, we want to see your games! Apply below to be featured 👇
forms.gle/41muJEspSFNA...
March 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
For the first time ever, the Southeast Asian Games Showcase will be partnering with Summer Game Fest to highlight SEA games at a global level!
Southeast Asian developers, we want to see your games! Apply below to be featured 👇
forms.gle/41muJEspSFNA...
Southeast Asian developers, we want to see your games! Apply below to be featured 👇
forms.gle/41muJEspSFNA...
I stopped being in gaming groups because I'm terrible at the group dynamics. They usually fall into these groups. "Don't have time for gaming" group or the "oh I've already heard/finished said new game" group. Either you're pandering to one side cause they aren't interested or you're already late.
March 23, 2025 at 3:35 AM
I stopped being in gaming groups because I'm terrible at the group dynamics. They usually fall into these groups. "Don't have time for gaming" group or the "oh I've already heard/finished said new game" group. Either you're pandering to one side cause they aren't interested or you're already late.
I liked Ne Zha 2. It had this epic feeling that we don't get in Western movies anymore. The plot was quite intricate as well. However, if you didn't watch the first movie. The shift from a deeply personal journey to one that is... celestial scale robs the main characters their time to shine.
March 20, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I liked Ne Zha 2. It had this epic feeling that we don't get in Western movies anymore. The plot was quite intricate as well. However, if you didn't watch the first movie. The shift from a deeply personal journey to one that is... celestial scale robs the main characters their time to shine.
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Hey just for the record, Free Palestine.
March 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Hey just for the record, Free Palestine.
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Fucking hell, Israel has opened across-the-territory airstrikes on their Gaza concentration camp. They're just exterminating at this point. Israel rejected the peace offerings over and over, they broke the cease-fires over and over, and now they're bombing schools, refugee camps, children, humans.
March 18, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Fucking hell, Israel has opened across-the-territory airstrikes on their Gaza concentration camp. They're just exterminating at this point. Israel rejected the peace offerings over and over, they broke the cease-fires over and over, and now they're bombing schools, refugee camps, children, humans.
Where is the same vitriolic response that Michelle Yeoh got for the Taiwan situation? Or are people willfully ignoring this?
BREAKING: At least 100 Palestinians, including many children, have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip as Israeli officials threaten a ground invasion, according to Reuters.
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March 18, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Where is the same vitriolic response that Michelle Yeoh got for the Taiwan situation? Or are people willfully ignoring this?