James Dawsey
@shadowchasers.bsky.social
Publisher and owner of Vigilance Press, imprint of Role-Playing Games and supplements.
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It’s infuriating that the current bullshit James Bond “continuity” discourse is due to a clickbait article based around Bond novelist Anthony Horowitz complaining… when, in his latest Bond novel, he heavily implies Bond is killed at the end! It’s only OK when you do it, Tony?
November 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It’s infuriating that the current bullshit James Bond “continuity” discourse is due to a clickbait article based around Bond novelist Anthony Horowitz complaining… when, in his latest Bond novel, he heavily implies Bond is killed at the end! It’s only OK when you do it, Tony?
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Glad to see Polygon cover the resistance of game developers to generative AI--and to be able to speak briefly to one of the greatest dangers of this entire thing.
Gen AI doubles down on making MORE SPACE for production issues that *already make games worse.*
www.polygon.com/arc-raiders-...
Gen AI doubles down on making MORE SPACE for production issues that *already make games worse.*
www.polygon.com/arc-raiders-...
November 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Glad to see Polygon cover the resistance of game developers to generative AI--and to be able to speak briefly to one of the greatest dangers of this entire thing.
Gen AI doubles down on making MORE SPACE for production issues that *already make games worse.*
www.polygon.com/arc-raiders-...
Gen AI doubles down on making MORE SPACE for production issues that *already make games worse.*
www.polygon.com/arc-raiders-...
If the new Steam Controller manages to overcome the biggest stumbling blocks that Windows has put up in front of *their own controllers*... I'd buy that day one.
Between how Windows handles who gets to be player one and locking button programming behind a Windows Store account, I'm ready to switch.
Between how Windows handles who gets to be player one and locking button programming behind a Windows Store account, I'm ready to switch.
November 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
If the new Steam Controller manages to overcome the biggest stumbling blocks that Windows has put up in front of *their own controllers*... I'd buy that day one.
Between how Windows handles who gets to be player one and locking button programming behind a Windows Store account, I'm ready to switch.
Between how Windows handles who gets to be player one and locking button programming behind a Windows Store account, I'm ready to switch.
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Absolutely essential viewing from @chrisbratt.bsky.social on Rockstar’s sackings, which appear to be the single most flagrant example of union busting in the history of the videogames industry. Rockstar has provided absolutely zero evidence to support any of their claims. youtu.be/c9nOwjeznjI?...
The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6
YouTube video by People Make Games
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Absolutely essential viewing from @chrisbratt.bsky.social on Rockstar’s sackings, which appear to be the single most flagrant example of union busting in the history of the videogames industry. Rockstar has provided absolutely zero evidence to support any of their claims. youtu.be/c9nOwjeznjI?...
If you're still in a Frankenstein mood after hitting the cinema this weekend, and you have a Shudder account, check out "The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster." It's a pretty clever twist on the story, and has big ideas in a more intimate setting.
youtu.be/CMq_ctM7HZA?...
youtu.be/CMq_ctM7HZA?...
The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster Trailer #1 (2023)
YouTube video by Rotten Tomatoes Indie
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM
If you're still in a Frankenstein mood after hitting the cinema this weekend, and you have a Shudder account, check out "The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster." It's a pretty clever twist on the story, and has big ideas in a more intimate setting.
youtu.be/CMq_ctM7HZA?...
youtu.be/CMq_ctM7HZA?...
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"OpenAI Inc.’s failure to shield internal communications about pirated books from copyright plaintiffs threatens to expose the company to billions in damages and potentially debilitating sanctions."
news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/opena...
news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/opena...
OpenAI Risks Billions as Court Weighs Privilege in Copyright Row
OpenAI Inc.'s failure to shield internal communications about pirated books from copyright plaintiffs threatens to expose the company to billions in damages and potentially debilitating sanctions.
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"OpenAI Inc.’s failure to shield internal communications about pirated books from copyright plaintiffs threatens to expose the company to billions in damages and potentially debilitating sanctions."
news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/opena...
news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/opena...
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Bears repeating…
It’s the 80th Anniversary of VE Day!
Here’s to beating back Fascism (now more than ever, please)!
Here’s to beating back Fascism (now more than ever, please)!
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Bears repeating…
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For those following the stories of AI* companies trying to force through the construction of energy sucking data centers, this race outcome is very important
www.ajc.com/business/202...
www.ajc.com/business/202...
In upset, Democrats win in PSC races that could affect Georgia Power bills
Democrats Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard won statewide elections, defeating Republican incumbents, for seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission.
www.ajc.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:37 AM
For those following the stories of AI* companies trying to force through the construction of energy sucking data centers, this race outcome is very important
www.ajc.com/business/202...
www.ajc.com/business/202...
Affinity's terms and conditions directly contradict their claims that your art won't be used to train AI, among many other undesirable terms.
November 4, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Affinity's terms and conditions directly contradict their claims that your art won't be used to train AI, among many other undesirable terms.
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Ghost Riders in the Sky - Original - Stan Jones (1948) *HD*
YouTube video by EAGLE97
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Okay, Microsoft, I get the message. I need to learn how to use Linux for my gaming PC so I can quit you entirely.
www.theregister.com/2025/10/31/m...
www.theregister.com/2025/10/31/m...
Microsoft Task Manager bug spawns new processes
: The once fearsome process killer is now a leaker of resources
www.theregister.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Okay, Microsoft, I get the message. I need to learn how to use Linux for my gaming PC so I can quit you entirely.
www.theregister.com/2025/10/31/m...
www.theregister.com/2025/10/31/m...
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HELL YEAH get em George
Judge rules George R.R. Martin and other authors can sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
October 30, 2025 at 7:08 AM
HELL YEAH get em George
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Wizards of the Coast's email about "greater clarity" in its T&Cs was a slight understatement.
It's a full-blown class-action waiver. I've read the old and new docs so you don't have to. Here are the real changes.
It's a full-blown class-action waiver. I've read the old and new docs so you don't have to. Here are the real changes.
D&D Beyond now requires you to agree to a Class Action Waiver
Wizards of the Coast's new T&Cs for D&D Beyond aren't a simple update. We break down the new class-action waiver, liability cap, and one positive user change.
www.geeknative.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Wizards of the Coast's email about "greater clarity" in its T&Cs was a slight understatement.
It's a full-blown class-action waiver. I've read the old and new docs so you don't have to. Here are the real changes.
It's a full-blown class-action waiver. I've read the old and new docs so you don't have to. Here are the real changes.
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Again, since people are still talking about the Worst Take On Star Trek:
Folks, that “Most Trekkies are Republicans” bullshit (which I’m not linking or screenshotting)? It’s from Giant Freaking Robot—a trash clickbait site. You’re being farmed.
(Disclosure: I very briefly paid the bills by working for them. It was soul-crushing.)
(Disclosure: I very briefly paid the bills by working for them. It was soul-crushing.)
October 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Again, since people are still talking about the Worst Take On Star Trek:
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To paraphrase Simone Weil (the better Simone) in THE NEED FOR ROOTS, the difference between a need and a desire is that a need can be sated, and desire never can be.
Guillermo del Toro on wealth: "a wealthy man is a man who has enough, not a man that needs more. If you have enough to invite someone for a beer? You're rich. If you have a yacht, planes, islands, and you still need more? You're not rich."
October 27, 2025 at 3:22 AM
To paraphrase Simone Weil (the better Simone) in THE NEED FOR ROOTS, the difference between a need and a desire is that a need can be sated, and desire never can be.
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FYI: Ryan Coogler's SINNERS is biting back into theaters with a second IMAX re-release just in time for Halloween.
SINNERS Bites Back With IMAX Re-Release For Halloween
Ryan Coogler's SINNERS is biting back into theaters with a second IMAX re-release just in time for Halloween.
dlvr.it
October 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
FYI: Ryan Coogler's SINNERS is biting back into theaters with a second IMAX re-release just in time for Halloween.
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Tina Romero's debut feature film mixes gore with glitter, and the results are funny, fierce, and f***ing fabulous.
Review: QUEENS OF THE DEAD Embraces and Transcends Its Legacy
Tina Romero's debut feature film mixes gore with glitter, and the results are funny, fierce, and f***ing fabulous.
dlvr.it
October 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Tina Romero's debut feature film mixes gore with glitter, and the results are funny, fierce, and f***ing fabulous.
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What Jay said.
An actor at my Chicago agency worked on the Obama campaign. News would happen, campaign would come up with a reaction, write a script, work it, get approval, have actor ready *in the middle of the night* to record.
Spot would be ready to run on morning talk shows the NEXT DAY.
An actor at my Chicago agency worked on the Obama campaign. News would happen, campaign would come up with a reaction, write a script, work it, get approval, have actor ready *in the middle of the night* to record.
Spot would be ready to run on morning talk shows the NEXT DAY.
Like others I played the Arc Raiders playtest, enjoyed it and was looking forward to the game only to discover they are using AI voices.
Their reasoning was that they can "go from ideation to implemented voice work in hours not months"
Thing is, that's not an AI issue, that's a pipeline problem...
Their reasoning was that they can "go from ideation to implemented voice work in hours not months"
Thing is, that's not an AI issue, that's a pipeline problem...
October 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
What Jay said.
An actor at my Chicago agency worked on the Obama campaign. News would happen, campaign would come up with a reaction, write a script, work it, get approval, have actor ready *in the middle of the night* to record.
Spot would be ready to run on morning talk shows the NEXT DAY.
An actor at my Chicago agency worked on the Obama campaign. News would happen, campaign would come up with a reaction, write a script, work it, get approval, have actor ready *in the middle of the night* to record.
Spot would be ready to run on morning talk shows the NEXT DAY.
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Speaker Johnson, you say you’re a man of God and I believed you. You put your hand on the Bible, you swore an oath- now keep your word to God and country and swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social, the Democrat from my home state of Arizona!
October 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Speaker Johnson, you say you’re a man of God and I believed you. You put your hand on the Bible, you swore an oath- now keep your word to God and country and swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social, the Democrat from my home state of Arizona!
Spoiler alert: Sinners won multiple times, and Ryan Coogler and one of his producers actually took the time to accept their awards. :)
If you missed watching this year’s Chainsaw Awards live on Shudder, never fear: the entire ceremony is now available on YouTube!
The 2025 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards Are Now Streaming On YouTube
If you missed watching this year’s Chainsaw Awards live on Shudder, never fear: the entire ceremony is now available on YouTube!
dlvr.it
October 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Spoiler alert: Sinners won multiple times, and Ryan Coogler and one of his producers actually took the time to accept their awards. :)
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I've been seeing quite a few MAGA edgelord accounts today.
Friendly reminder:
Block immediately, and do not engage.
I know they're not having as much fun on twitter with so many of us here, but it's not our job to pet them and feed them little treats of attention.
Do not engage.
Friendly reminder:
Block immediately, and do not engage.
I know they're not having as much fun on twitter with so many of us here, but it's not our job to pet them and feed them little treats of attention.
Do not engage.
October 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I've been seeing quite a few MAGA edgelord accounts today.
Friendly reminder:
Block immediately, and do not engage.
I know they're not having as much fun on twitter with so many of us here, but it's not our job to pet them and feed them little treats of attention.
Do not engage.
Friendly reminder:
Block immediately, and do not engage.
I know they're not having as much fun on twitter with so many of us here, but it's not our job to pet them and feed them little treats of attention.
Do not engage.
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2/ We were in a Portland art museum scouting for LIBRARIANS so all the LEVERAGE work was behind us, and we were talking about a very famous piece of art being loaned to the museum, and out of habit I asked “How did you transport it?”
October 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
2/ We were in a Portland art museum scouting for LIBRARIANS so all the LEVERAGE work was behind us, and we were talking about a very famous piece of art being loaned to the museum, and out of habit I asked “How did you transport it?”
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Block and do not engage. This is the way.
October 18, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Block and do not engage. This is the way.