Benjamin N
@rasgueado.curvedspace.media
My name is Benjamin, and I am a musician, raconteur, roustabout, and public policy interloper. (They/Them)🏳️🌈🟥🟨🟦
You can find my various other things using linktr.ee/rasgueado or on fedi (@rasgueado@mstdn.games).
You can find my various other things using linktr.ee/rasgueado or on fedi (@rasgueado@mstdn.games).
I'm so far out of the loop right now... I had no idea that the developer of Horses were the same people that made Mirrormoon EP.
December 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I'm so far out of the loop right now... I had no idea that the developer of Horses were the same people that made Mirrormoon EP.
If anything is clear from my timeline, I hope it is at least my consistent suspicion of consolidation. I do believe in collective good, but I am also wary of anything that purports to be the one thing.
December 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
If anything is clear from my timeline, I hope it is at least my consistent suspicion of consolidation. I do believe in collective good, but I am also wary of anything that purports to be the one thing.
Reposted by Benjamin N
December 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I hope folks have been noticing just how quickly our ability to effectively use technology at home is being eroded. Our ability to acquire hardware is steadily increasing in cost while the supply of those materials is being hived off for data centres to run SaaS business.
December 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I hope folks have been noticing just how quickly our ability to effectively use technology at home is being eroded. Our ability to acquire hardware is steadily increasing in cost while the supply of those materials is being hived off for data centres to run SaaS business.
With the rush of holiday releases, I nearly blanked on the fact that Routine is out today. I've been looking forward to this one for a *really* long time.
If you like sci-fi and horror, don't miss this one.
youtu.be/jPb57Rq7vSA?...
If you like sci-fi and horror, don't miss this one.
youtu.be/jPb57Rq7vSA?...
ROUTINE . LAUNCH TRAILER
YouTube video by Lunar Software
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
With the rush of holiday releases, I nearly blanked on the fact that Routine is out today. I've been looking forward to this one for a *really* long time.
If you like sci-fi and horror, don't miss this one.
youtu.be/jPb57Rq7vSA?...
If you like sci-fi and horror, don't miss this one.
youtu.be/jPb57Rq7vSA?...
Ok! Main campaign complete on one character and played some of the new activity at level with invasions on. I've actually enjoyed myself with this one.
Is this a full time game? NO! Thank goodness. It feels like they tried some new things here, and I think it mostly works.
Is this a full time game? NO! Thank goodness. It feels like they tried some new things here, and I think it mostly works.
I’m live on #twitch today with #Destiny2 Renegades! I’m always excited for more space magic, so let’s see what they’ve been cooking up for this one!
twitch.tv/rasgueado
twitch.tv/rasgueado
December 3, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Ok! Main campaign complete on one character and played some of the new activity at level with invasions on. I've actually enjoyed myself with this one.
Is this a full time game? NO! Thank goodness. It feels like they tried some new things here, and I think it mostly works.
Is this a full time game? NO! Thank goodness. It feels like they tried some new things here, and I think it mostly works.
I’m live on #twitch today with #Destiny2 Renegades! I’m always excited for more space magic, so let’s see what they’ve been cooking up for this one!
twitch.tv/rasgueado
twitch.tv/rasgueado
December 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I’m live on #twitch today with #Destiny2 Renegades! I’m always excited for more space magic, so let’s see what they’ve been cooking up for this one!
twitch.tv/rasgueado
twitch.tv/rasgueado
I know it's an increasingly minority opinion, but I'm always excited for new Destiny 2 stuff to dig into.
December 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I know it's an increasingly minority opinion, but I'm always excited for new Destiny 2 stuff to dig into.
I didn't vote liberal in the last election (I voted NDP), but when Carney "announced" he was running on The Daily Show, I did expect him to win.
I don't know why people thought this would be a climate person? He didn't look that way to me... but the most troubling to me is this section [pictured]
I don't know why people thought this would be a climate person? He didn't look that way to me... but the most troubling to me is this section [pictured]
December 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I didn't vote liberal in the last election (I voted NDP), but when Carney "announced" he was running on The Daily Show, I did expect him to win.
I don't know why people thought this would be a climate person? He didn't look that way to me... but the most troubling to me is this section [pictured]
I don't know why people thought this would be a climate person? He didn't look that way to me... but the most troubling to me is this section [pictured]
Reposted by Benjamin N
"Since the April election, federal officials have recorded more than 220 meetings with oil and gas lobbyists — more meetings than days. The immense lobbying push was reflected in the federal budget, and continues to shape federal priorities."
The way to read the Canada-Alberta MOU is that Carney is using the Trump effect as political cover to pursue the deregulatory agenda he’s long wanted. I spoke with @naomiaklein.bsky.social who called it a classic example of the shock doctrine.
Did the climate world misread Carney?
Many in the climate movement saw a fellow traveller in Mark Carney — the man who could preach climate action in the language of finance — but what if they were wrong from the very start?
www.nationalobserver.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
"Since the April election, federal officials have recorded more than 220 meetings with oil and gas lobbyists — more meetings than days. The immense lobbying push was reflected in the federal budget, and continues to shape federal priorities."
It's end of the night train ride music! I only have a few more weeks before the centre shuts down for the holidays. I do enjoy the time I spend there, so I'll miss it until everything kicks up again in January.
Anyway, it was Of Monsters and Men for the ride home tonight.
youtu.be/TJKxdPzoeEs?...
Anyway, it was Of Monsters and Men for the ride home tonight.
youtu.be/TJKxdPzoeEs?...
Of Monsters and Men - Television Love
YouTube video by Of Monsters and Men
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 5:10 AM
It's end of the night train ride music! I only have a few more weeks before the centre shuts down for the holidays. I do enjoy the time I spend there, so I'll miss it until everything kicks up again in January.
Anyway, it was Of Monsters and Men for the ride home tonight.
youtu.be/TJKxdPzoeEs?...
Anyway, it was Of Monsters and Men for the ride home tonight.
youtu.be/TJKxdPzoeEs?...
Holiday shopping complete. This might be the earliest I’ve done this ever.
I don’t know if it’s just me getting older, but malls have become increasingly frustrating social spaces to be in. Could very well be a false perception on my part, but casual thoughtlessness just feels higher these days.
I don’t know if it’s just me getting older, but malls have become increasingly frustrating social spaces to be in. Could very well be a false perception on my part, but casual thoughtlessness just feels higher these days.
November 29, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Holiday shopping complete. This might be the earliest I’ve done this ever.
I don’t know if it’s just me getting older, but malls have become increasingly frustrating social spaces to be in. Could very well be a false perception on my part, but casual thoughtlessness just feels higher these days.
I don’t know if it’s just me getting older, but malls have become increasingly frustrating social spaces to be in. Could very well be a false perception on my part, but casual thoughtlessness just feels higher these days.
I see people discussing old Canadian TV. Here’s one I grew up with.
Danger Bay!
It was about scientists/doctors that worked at the Vancouver Aquarium, and helped people/animals/nature in distress. It was corny, and awesome.
youtu.be/Eew2i_KvznM?...
Danger Bay!
It was about scientists/doctors that worked at the Vancouver Aquarium, and helped people/animals/nature in distress. It was corny, and awesome.
youtu.be/Eew2i_KvznM?...
The intro of CBC's Danger Bay in the 1980s
YouTube video by Old Canada Series
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
I see people discussing old Canadian TV. Here’s one I grew up with.
Danger Bay!
It was about scientists/doctors that worked at the Vancouver Aquarium, and helped people/animals/nature in distress. It was corny, and awesome.
youtu.be/Eew2i_KvznM?...
Danger Bay!
It was about scientists/doctors that worked at the Vancouver Aquarium, and helped people/animals/nature in distress. It was corny, and awesome.
youtu.be/Eew2i_KvznM?...
Can't quite explain why, but the last few weeks "Sentinels" from the latest album from The Midnight has been in my veins. Actually both Sentinels and Chariot since they pair, but...
youtu.be/KBNeXfSg4A0?...
youtu.be/KBNeXfSg4A0?...
The Midnight - 'Sentinels' (Official Audio)
YouTube video by TheMidnightVEVO
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Can't quite explain why, but the last few weeks "Sentinels" from the latest album from The Midnight has been in my veins. Actually both Sentinels and Chariot since they pair, but...
youtu.be/KBNeXfSg4A0?...
youtu.be/KBNeXfSg4A0?...
The news about Splash Damage is tragic. A lot of skilled people there now left wondering what next year is going to be like.
I have seen a lot of negative sentiment about the equity firm responsible, and that's good. Those people suck. Downside is, they don't care how we feel. They're making bank.
I have seen a lot of negative sentiment about the equity firm responsible, and that's good. Those people suck. Downside is, they don't care how we feel. They're making bank.
November 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The news about Splash Damage is tragic. A lot of skilled people there now left wondering what next year is going to be like.
I have seen a lot of negative sentiment about the equity firm responsible, and that's good. Those people suck. Downside is, they don't care how we feel. They're making bank.
I have seen a lot of negative sentiment about the equity firm responsible, and that's good. Those people suck. Downside is, they don't care how we feel. They're making bank.
I did wind up getting one of these #soulframe founder packs. I've enjoyed my time in the game over the last year and a bit!
If you wanted to play, you can get access, you don't *need* to buy it, you can show up to a devstream on twitch to get a code.
youtu.be/3OTXsgACvIA?...
If you wanted to play, you can get access, you don't *need* to buy it, you can show up to a devstream on twitch to get a code.
youtu.be/3OTXsgACvIA?...
Soulframe | Preludes - Official Founders Showcase Trailer
YouTube video by Soulframe
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I did wind up getting one of these #soulframe founder packs. I've enjoyed my time in the game over the last year and a bit!
If you wanted to play, you can get access, you don't *need* to buy it, you can show up to a devstream on twitch to get a code.
youtu.be/3OTXsgACvIA?...
If you wanted to play, you can get access, you don't *need* to buy it, you can show up to a devstream on twitch to get a code.
youtu.be/3OTXsgACvIA?...
I always leave it until the last minute, but here is the second Tummy Tuesday for November.
November 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I always leave it until the last minute, but here is the second Tummy Tuesday for November.
This article is pretty wild. It’s about a number of abuses Meta is charged with.
Conjecture for halting the referenced study is amazing. Yes Meta… much like an addict, a person only starts recovering when they understand what they are doing is bad for them.
time.com/7336204/meta...
Conjecture for halting the referenced study is amazing. Yes Meta… much like an addict, a person only starts recovering when they understand what they are doing is bad for them.
time.com/7336204/meta...
November 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM
This article is pretty wild. It’s about a number of abuses Meta is charged with.
Conjecture for halting the referenced study is amazing. Yes Meta… much like an addict, a person only starts recovering when they understand what they are doing is bad for them.
time.com/7336204/meta...
Conjecture for halting the referenced study is amazing. Yes Meta… much like an addict, a person only starts recovering when they understand what they are doing is bad for them.
time.com/7336204/meta...
Sunday night tunes!
Tonight we have Caroline Shaw and the Attacca Quartet performing "And So."
youtu.be/beU5DSlX40s?...
Tonight we have Caroline Shaw and the Attacca Quartet performing "And So."
youtu.be/beU5DSlX40s?...
Attacca Quartet with Caroline Shaw: Lincoln Center Offstage
YouTube video by Lincoln Center
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Sunday night tunes!
Tonight we have Caroline Shaw and the Attacca Quartet performing "And So."
youtu.be/beU5DSlX40s?...
Tonight we have Caroline Shaw and the Attacca Quartet performing "And So."
youtu.be/beU5DSlX40s?...
Udo Kier is a fantastic gem of a performer. His work will always be with us.
This is him in a FANTASTIC scene from "My Own Private Idaho"
with Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix.
youtu.be/4pk737uJAPQ?...
This is him in a FANTASTIC scene from "My Own Private Idaho"
with Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix.
youtu.be/4pk737uJAPQ?...
My own private Idaho - Funny scene with Udo Kier singing and dancing (River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves)
YouTube video by River Phoenix Lovers
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Udo Kier is a fantastic gem of a performer. His work will always be with us.
This is him in a FANTASTIC scene from "My Own Private Idaho"
with Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix.
youtu.be/4pk737uJAPQ?...
This is him in a FANTASTIC scene from "My Own Private Idaho"
with Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix.
youtu.be/4pk737uJAPQ?...
November 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Routine was announced back in 2012. It sounded like development was really hard on the team, but I'm glad they've been able to work their way to getting it out.
I've been looking forward to it for awhile, so December 4th is gonna be a scary day! @firebornbear.bsky.social
youtu.be/OsTpr-ddE0o?...
I've been looking forward to it for awhile, so December 4th is gonna be a scary day! @firebornbear.bsky.social
youtu.be/OsTpr-ddE0o?...
ROUTINE | Cosmonaut Assistance Tool (C.A.T.) | Developer Walkthrough – IGN First
YouTube video by GameTrailers
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Routine was announced back in 2012. It sounded like development was really hard on the team, but I'm glad they've been able to work their way to getting it out.
I've been looking forward to it for awhile, so December 4th is gonna be a scary day! @firebornbear.bsky.social
youtu.be/OsTpr-ddE0o?...
I've been looking forward to it for awhile, so December 4th is gonna be a scary day! @firebornbear.bsky.social
youtu.be/OsTpr-ddE0o?...
Path of Exile 2: The Last of the Druids Announcement Teaser
YouTube video by Path of Exile
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM