Stephen (SBS)
@sbsarizona.bsky.social
Community Manager & other projects for Aether Studios. Heat Wave TO, Top 10 RoA player, UArizona Alumni, former Geologist. Posts are my own. He/Him.
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Congratulations to Impasse for winning the 4th EU R2CS Online of Season 1 this weekend!
December 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Congratulations to Impasse for winning the 4th EU R2CS Online of Season 1 this weekend!
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Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, won the New York City mayoral race, capping a meteoric rise from a little-known state lawmaker to one of the country's most visible Democratic figures. Follow our live coverage: reut.rs/4oUFCPL
November 5, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, won the New York City mayoral race, capping a meteoric rise from a little-known state lawmaker to one of the country's most visible Democratic figures. Follow our live coverage: reut.rs/4oUFCPL
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Looking for a costume that’s more charming than chilling? The Badger Princess Fleet skin is now available in the Bucks shop! 👑✨
Originally created for a backer in our “Skin in the Game” tier, this fun & fancy look is now available for everyone to collect
Originally created for a backer in our “Skin in the Game” tier, this fun & fancy look is now available for everyone to collect
October 13, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Looking for a costume that’s more charming than chilling? The Badger Princess Fleet skin is now available in the Bucks shop! 👑✨
Originally created for a backer in our “Skin in the Game” tier, this fun & fancy look is now available for everyone to collect
Originally created for a backer in our “Skin in the Game” tier, this fun & fancy look is now available for everyone to collect
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Newgrounds has a very helpful guide for detecting AI audio over at www.newgrounds.com/wiki/help-in... for anyone interested in catching AI-generated music. Don't rely on any service that uses AI for detection, that's just using slop to find slop and you'll get false positives/missed catches.
October 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Newgrounds has a very helpful guide for detecting AI audio over at www.newgrounds.com/wiki/help-in... for anyone interested in catching AI-generated music. Don't rely on any service that uses AI for detection, that's just using slop to find slop and you'll get false positives/missed catches.
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This morning we pushed Hotfix Patch 1.4.0.1 with some small fixes to the store, Opossum Olympia, buffered wavedashes, and the Galvanized state when parried.
Check it out:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/221...
Check it out:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/221...
Rivals of Aether II - Hotfix Patch 1.4.0.1 - Steam News
Opossum Olympia's hands are no longer invisible. Minor localization fix for the Metal Graveyard pop-up (bundle vs stage skin), Store preview fixed. Bug fix: Entering jumpsquat from a non-shielding sta...
store.steampowered.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This morning we pushed Hotfix Patch 1.4.0.1 with some small fixes to the store, Opossum Olympia, buffered wavedashes, and the Galvanized state when parried.
Check it out:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/221...
Check it out:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/221...
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In this massive review, we take a look at The Old King’s Crown - a game that’s so up our alley it might buy a house and raise a family there. Enjoy!
youtu.be/H7hg92a6xQI
youtu.be/H7hg92a6xQI
Is ‘The Old King’s Crown’ 2025’s Best Board Game?
YouTube video by Shut Up & Sit Down
youtu.be
October 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
In this massive review, we take a look at The Old King’s Crown - a game that’s so up our alley it might buy a house and raise a family there. Enjoy!
youtu.be/H7hg92a6xQI
youtu.be/H7hg92a6xQI
Signed up for Rivals 1 at Heat Wave - gonna see if our staff can handle things while I compete since I rarely get the chance to at majors these days. Excited to show the people that AZ is still alive and well (tune into our monthly this Saturday) 🎉
September 17, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Signed up for Rivals 1 at Heat Wave - gonna see if our staff can handle things while I compete since I rarely get the chance to at majors these days. Excited to show the people that AZ is still alive and well (tune into our monthly this Saturday) 🎉
After this trip, in 2025 I've seen:
- Caravan Palace & Chromeo DJ set
- K. Flay
- Bassment Jaxx @ Regency Ballroom in SF
- Bear Ghost
- Joywave
- Purple Disco Machine w/ Chromeo DJ set @ Red Rocks
- Ghost
- Hot Chip @ Fonda Theater in LA
This might be the best concert year I'll ever have.
- Caravan Palace & Chromeo DJ set
- K. Flay
- Bassment Jaxx @ Regency Ballroom in SF
- Bear Ghost
- Joywave
- Purple Disco Machine w/ Chromeo DJ set @ Red Rocks
- Ghost
- Hot Chip @ Fonda Theater in LA
This might be the best concert year I'll ever have.
September 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
After this trip, in 2025 I've seen:
- Caravan Palace & Chromeo DJ set
- K. Flay
- Bassment Jaxx @ Regency Ballroom in SF
- Bear Ghost
- Joywave
- Purple Disco Machine w/ Chromeo DJ set @ Red Rocks
- Ghost
- Hot Chip @ Fonda Theater in LA
This might be the best concert year I'll ever have.
- Caravan Palace & Chromeo DJ set
- K. Flay
- Bassment Jaxx @ Regency Ballroom in SF
- Bear Ghost
- Joywave
- Purple Disco Machine w/ Chromeo DJ set @ Red Rocks
- Ghost
- Hot Chip @ Fonda Theater in LA
This might be the best concert year I'll ever have.
Won the Rivals 1 monthly from winners for the 2nd month in a row 🦤
September 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Won the Rivals 1 monthly from winners for the 2nd month in a row 🦤
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This weekend, the 2nd Online EU R2CS took place, with 91 entrants and a brand new champion.
Congratulations to Alkihamzie for taking first place!
🎨 Graphic by hok0ri
Congratulations to Alkihamzie for taking first place!
🎨 Graphic by hok0ri
August 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
This weekend, the 2nd Online EU R2CS took place, with 91 entrants and a brand new champion.
Congratulations to Alkihamzie for taking first place!
🎨 Graphic by hok0ri
Congratulations to Alkihamzie for taking first place!
🎨 Graphic by hok0ri
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Take a load off with the new @riptidessb.bsky.social Ranno palette – free for all Rivals entrants at #Riptide2025! 🐸 🏖️
Competitor Pass registration closes 8/29 so be sure to slide on in! ⬇️
Competitor Pass registration closes 8/29 so be sure to slide on in! ⬇️
August 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Take a load off with the new @riptidessb.bsky.social Ranno palette – free for all Rivals entrants at #Riptide2025! 🐸 🏖️
Competitor Pass registration closes 8/29 so be sure to slide on in! ⬇️
Competitor Pass registration closes 8/29 so be sure to slide on in! ⬇️
Dude @tombrewster.bsky.social you can't just call me out like that in your board game direct - I mean it's true but like DUDE.
- Sincerely, Stephen
- Sincerely, Stephen
August 22, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Dude @tombrewster.bsky.social you can't just call me out like that in your board game direct - I mean it's true but like DUDE.
- Sincerely, Stephen
- Sincerely, Stephen
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Power Up Audio and Arrowbirdy (Ray) worked with him closely over the last few years on the soundtrack, and have helped create the sound of Woolhaven from his work.
These songs are some of our favourites he ever made. A lot of our boy is in this update, it is truly something special. 💚(2/2)
These songs are some of our favourites he ever made. A lot of our boy is in this update, it is truly something special. 💚(2/2)
August 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Power Up Audio and Arrowbirdy (Ray) worked with him closely over the last few years on the soundtrack, and have helped create the sound of Woolhaven from his work.
These songs are some of our favourites he ever made. A lot of our boy is in this update, it is truly something special. 💚(2/2)
These songs are some of our favourites he ever made. A lot of our boy is in this update, it is truly something special. 💚(2/2)
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Narayana, aka Riverboy, our composer, had a huge hand in the creation of the music and voice-over work for Woolhaven before he passed this year. (1/2)
August 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Narayana, aka Riverboy, our composer, had a huge hand in the creation of the music and voice-over work for Woolhaven before he passed this year. (1/2)
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Everyone who spoke about this and stood their ground - I am so grateful to all of you. This is a real incredible achievement that marks our hobby as a force for good. You are all very, very cool.
I’m doing victory laps in my kitchen right now!!!! 💃🏼
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
August 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Everyone who spoke about this and stood their ground - I am so grateful to all of you. This is a real incredible achievement that marks our hobby as a force for good. You are all very, very cool.
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I’m doing victory laps in my kitchen right now!!!! 💃🏼
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
August 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I’m doing victory laps in my kitchen right now!!!! 💃🏼
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
It is absolutely MIND BLOWING that this type of stuff still exists in a commercial state. I'm never surprised that shithead racists exist but to actually PUBLISH and SELL this in a game in 2025 is absolutely bonkers man.
Below, is an extremely offensive image from the game Ace of Spades published by Devir Games. The cavalier use of a slavery theme about a game that could LITERALLY BE ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE and the offensive images to push this theme is abhorrent. You all should know better. 1/3
August 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
It is absolutely MIND BLOWING that this type of stuff still exists in a commercial state. I'm never surprised that shithead racists exist but to actually PUBLISH and SELL this in a game in 2025 is absolutely bonkers man.
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wow !!! yikes !!! what the fuck happened here ???
pretty easy swerve on devir's stuff too, here. cannot believe this didn't get... looked at? with eyes??
at this rate, next week we'll be covering exclusively Parker Brothers (unproblematic faves)
pretty easy swerve on devir's stuff too, here. cannot believe this didn't get... looked at? with eyes??
at this rate, next week we'll be covering exclusively Parker Brothers (unproblematic faves)
Below, is an extremely offensive image from the game Ace of Spades published by Devir Games. The cavalier use of a slavery theme about a game that could LITERALLY BE ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE and the offensive images to push this theme is abhorrent. You all should know better. 1/3
August 8, 2025 at 8:11 AM
wow !!! yikes !!! what the fuck happened here ???
pretty easy swerve on devir's stuff too, here. cannot believe this didn't get... looked at? with eyes??
at this rate, next week we'll be covering exclusively Parker Brothers (unproblematic faves)
pretty easy swerve on devir's stuff too, here. cannot believe this didn't get... looked at? with eyes??
at this rate, next week we'll be covering exclusively Parker Brothers (unproblematic faves)
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Rivals of Aether II is launching its first ever FREE weekend AND its biggest discount ever RIGHT NOW!
Play the full game for free or purchase the game for 35% off until Monday morning 🥳
Play the full game for free or purchase the game for 35% off until Monday morning 🥳
July 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Rivals of Aether II is launching its first ever FREE weekend AND its biggest discount ever RIGHT NOW!
Play the full game for free or purchase the game for 35% off until Monday morning 🥳
Play the full game for free or purchase the game for 35% off until Monday morning 🥳
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This was our full statement to BG wire on the CGE situation. Just making sure there is absolutely zero ambiguity in where we stand :)
July 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This was our full statement to BG wire on the CGE situation. Just making sure there is absolutely zero ambiguity in where we stand :)
As someone who buys too many board games, AND as someone who has bought directly from the publisher site in the past, its a shame i won't be buying SETI or any Lost Ruins of Arnak expansions...
But @czechgames.com won't be profiting off of me anymore. Plenty of other games out there to choose from.
But @czechgames.com won't be profiting off of me anymore. Plenty of other games out there to choose from.
Reviewers including No Pun Included and Shut Up & Sit Down are boycotting Codenames publisher CGE for releasing a new Harry Potter-themed game while ignoring JK Rowling’s anti-trans rhetoric:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
July 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
As someone who buys too many board games, AND as someone who has bought directly from the publisher site in the past, its a shame i won't be buying SETI or any Lost Ruins of Arnak expansions...
But @czechgames.com won't be profiting off of me anymore. Plenty of other games out there to choose from.
But @czechgames.com won't be profiting off of me anymore. Plenty of other games out there to choose from.
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Reviewers including No Pun Included and Shut Up & Sit Down are boycotting Codenames publisher CGE for releasing a new Harry Potter-themed game while ignoring JK Rowling’s anti-trans rhetoric:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
July 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Reviewers including No Pun Included and Shut Up & Sit Down are boycotting Codenames publisher CGE for releasing a new Harry Potter-themed game while ignoring JK Rowling’s anti-trans rhetoric:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
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I wanted to share a few thoughts recent discussions around CGE’s decision to partner with JKR for their upcoming @codenamesgame.bsky.social game have prompted. Thankful to those who spoke early to this issue (Marceline, Tiffany, @nopunincluded.com et al) for helping this get the needed attention.
July 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I wanted to share a few thoughts recent discussions around CGE’s decision to partner with JKR for their upcoming @codenamesgame.bsky.social game have prompted. Thankful to those who spoke early to this issue (Marceline, Tiffany, @nopunincluded.com et al) for helping this get the needed attention.
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Become a MVP with the new Collision 2025 Zetterburn palette – free for all Rivals entrants at #Collision2025! 🏈💪
Late Registration closes 8/10 and Emergency Registration closes 8/15 – don’t fumble! ⬇️
Late Registration closes 8/10 and Emergency Registration closes 8/15 – don’t fumble! ⬇️
July 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Become a MVP with the new Collision 2025 Zetterburn palette – free for all Rivals entrants at #Collision2025! 🏈💪
Late Registration closes 8/10 and Emergency Registration closes 8/15 – don’t fumble! ⬇️
Late Registration closes 8/10 and Emergency Registration closes 8/15 – don’t fumble! ⬇️