kv
@ornitier.online
former games editor, current freelance writer
team Frosty Games Fest (as seen at Summer Game Fest!)
he/they
https://linktr.ee/kieron.verb
📧: kieron.verbrugge@gmail.com
team Frosty Games Fest (as seen at Summer Game Fest!)
he/they
https://linktr.ee/kieron.verb
📧: kieron.verbrugge@gmail.com
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kv
@ornitier.online
· Mar 6
*new pinned post*
Hi, I'm Kieron and I do things like the following:
– Games reviewer and writer for WellPlayed @wellplayed.bsky.social
– LEGO Gaming Correspondent at Jay's Brick Blog @jaysbrickblog.com
– Team Frosty Games Fest @frostygamesfest.com
– Cat dad (most important)
Hi, I'm Kieron and I do things like the following:
– Games reviewer and writer for WellPlayed @wellplayed.bsky.social
– LEGO Gaming Correspondent at Jay's Brick Blog @jaysbrickblog.com
– Team Frosty Games Fest @frostygamesfest.com
– Cat dad (most important)
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When a major story beat in Ghost of Yotei was labeled "The Cost of Revenge," I felt relief because I am glad a Playstation game is finally covering this topic. I hope we can get some answers re: revenge, and whether it is a bad thing, and maybe even causes a cycle of violence
November 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
When a major story beat in Ghost of Yotei was labeled "The Cost of Revenge," I felt relief because I am glad a Playstation game is finally covering this topic. I hope we can get some answers re: revenge, and whether it is a bad thing, and maybe even causes a cycle of violence
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When I encounter myself as a different colored cursor because I have the Google Doc open in two tabs
December 21, 2023 at 10:09 PM
When I encounter myself as a different colored cursor because I have the Google Doc open in two tabs
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What a line-up of incredible ANZ nominees! 🤩
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
What a line-up of incredible ANZ nominees! 🤩
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
they don't let me judge The Game Awards any more so how about something even better??
What a line-up of incredible ANZ nominees! 🤩
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
November 14, 2025 at 12:10 AM
they don't let me judge The Game Awards any more so how about something even better??
*beepboop*
Hey Sam, it's Die-Hardman. I'm sending you the latest in Bridges tech. Heartman took a sample of your aortic tissue while you were sleeping to power this new weapon, which we're calling the Keyblade.
Hey Sam, it's Die-Hardman. I'm sending you the latest in Bridges tech. Heartman took a sample of your aortic tissue while you were sleeping to power this new weapon, which we're calling the Keyblade.
Kojima Productions has announced Death Stranding Isolations (Working Title). It will stream on Disney+ in 2027.
The animated series is being developed at Japanese studio E&H Production (Ninja Kamui).
www.kojimaproductions.jp/deathstrandi...
The animated series is being developed at Japanese studio E&H Production (Ninja Kamui).
www.kojimaproductions.jp/deathstrandi...
DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS (WORKING TITLE) STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ | Kojima Productions
Kojima Productions
www.kojimaproductions.jp
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 AM
*beepboop*
Hey Sam, it's Die-Hardman. I'm sending you the latest in Bridges tech. Heartman took a sample of your aortic tissue while you were sleeping to power this new weapon, which we're calling the Keyblade.
Hey Sam, it's Die-Hardman. I'm sending you the latest in Bridges tech. Heartman took a sample of your aortic tissue while you were sleeping to power this new weapon, which we're calling the Keyblade.
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In Super Mario Galaxy, the stars on the letters of the logo spell "u r mr gay", while for the movie it says "he mr gay". This is because you are watching Mario, not playing him.
November 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
In Super Mario Galaxy, the stars on the letters of the logo spell "u r mr gay", while for the movie it says "he mr gay". This is because you are watching Mario, not playing him.
Rosalina rules but what was the rest of that
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Rosalina rules but what was the rest of that
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the summer of gaming is nearly here!!
We're excited to announce that the Frosty Mini showcase will premiere on December 10 starting at 8am AEDT / 10am NZDT (that's December 9, 1pm PT for our USA friends)!
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
November 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
the summer of gaming is nearly here!!
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We're excited to announce that the Frosty Mini showcase will premiere on December 10 starting at 8am AEDT / 10am NZDT (that's December 9, 1pm PT for our USA friends)!
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We're excited to announce that the Frosty Mini showcase will premiere on December 10 starting at 8am AEDT / 10am NZDT (that's December 9, 1pm PT for our USA friends)!
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
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ADHD death gambit
"This is not my normal spot but I'll remember where I put it"
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 AM
ADHD death gambit
these talks were all so fantastic and now you can watch them for free on the computer!!
The Parallels 2025 recording is live! Whether you want to revisit a favourite talk or see the show for the first time, it's available on our channel now:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD2a...
🎩🏈💀🃏⬜💐🧚🏠
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD2a...
🎩🏈💀🃏⬜💐🧚🏠
Freeplay Parallels 2025
YouTube video by Freeplay
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:09 AM
these talks were all so fantastic and now you can watch them for free on the computer!!
@nicedreamgames.com and @enhance-experience.com both drop bangers tomorrow so I'm taking donations because all my money is for cat food
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
@nicedreamgames.com and @enhance-experience.com both drop bangers tomorrow so I'm taking donations because all my money is for cat food
he doesn't know about the state of games media
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
he doesn't know about the state of games media
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While developing Artful Escape, our 3D artist Mikey, made an oven asset. It was a nice oven - the work of a true pro. He even put the knobs on. And that’s who we are at Beethoven & Dinosaur. We put the knobs on. Mixtape is almost complete, we’re just putting the knobs on. See you in 2026.
November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
While developing Artful Escape, our 3D artist Mikey, made an oven asset. It was a nice oven - the work of a true pro. He even put the knobs on. And that’s who we are at Beethoven & Dinosaur. We put the knobs on. Mixtape is almost complete, we’re just putting the knobs on. See you in 2026.
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Because SE's QA people are probably not in a position to defend themselves and their jobs in public, I want to spell out some of what it is they specifically do for us localizers, because nothing I've written here is rhetorical. SE QA acts as a final check on our work after translation and editing.
You don't need me to tell you this is yet more good money being burned after bad. But as someone who's worked with that QA team, I'll say they're unsung heroes who truly play a huge role in maintaining SE's reputation for high quality locs and to attempt to replace them with AI is deeply insulting.
Square Enix wants 70% of its QA work to be handled by generative AI by the end of 2027, in partnership with the University of Tokyo's Matsuo-Iwasawa Laboratory. https://bit.ly/4qKdyQR
November 6, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Because SE's QA people are probably not in a position to defend themselves and their jobs in public, I want to spell out some of what it is they specifically do for us localizers, because nothing I've written here is rhetorical. SE QA acts as a final check on our work after translation and editing.
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sorry guys i accidentally deleted the spreadsheet with the first drafts of homophobic potato chip brands and it turns out it was somehow load bearing to the entire driving system and the only guy who knows how to fix it got fired in the union busting so
BREAKING: Rockstar has delayed Grand Theft Auto VI again, pushing the highly anticipated game from May to November 19, 2026. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Is Postponed Again — to November 2026
The release date for the game had previously slipped to May 2026 from fall 2025
www.bloomberg.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
sorry guys i accidentally deleted the spreadsheet with the first drafts of homophobic potato chip brands and it turns out it was somehow load bearing to the entire driving system and the only guy who knows how to fix it got fired in the union busting so
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For some reason the media is not mentioning that the reason GTA6 is being delayed is they fired 40 staff over threats of unionization and now the rest of their staff are revolting
November 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
For some reason the media is not mentioning that the reason GTA6 is being delayed is they fired 40 staff over threats of unionization and now the rest of their staff are revolting
it's called GTA 6 because it's taking them 6 months to make it
November 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
it's called GTA 6 because it's taking them 6 months to make it
no review yet because I'm still only halfway through (who has time for video games??)
but god damn
I get it
but god damn
I get it
November 4, 2025 at 7:16 AM
no review yet because I'm still only halfway through (who has time for video games??)
but god damn
I get it
but god damn
I get it
I KNEW I'd heard that word somewhere else
"Stop saying "thou", this isn't Final Fantasy VI."
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October 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I KNEW I'd heard that word somewhere else
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The Queensland government has again banned treatment for trans young people despite being overruled by the Supreme Court.
Sign this petition now: equalityaustralia.org.au/our-work/qld...
Sign this petition now: equalityaustralia.org.au/our-work/qld...
QLD: REINSTATE CARE FOR TRANS YOUNG PEOPLE
Sign the petition to end Queensland's ban on gender affirming care. Let's leave health care to the medical professionals.
equalityaustralia.org.au
October 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The Queensland government has again banned treatment for trans young people despite being overruled by the Supreme Court.
Sign this petition now: equalityaustralia.org.au/our-work/qld...
Sign this petition now: equalityaustralia.org.au/our-work/qld...
there's an obvious freshness component to be solved but I reckon they should perforate the halfway line of a pringles can, for when it gets too empty to easily fist your way in there
October 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
there's an obvious freshness component to be solved but I reckon they should perforate the halfway line of a pringles can, for when it gets too empty to easily fist your way in there