Damon
@spektz.bsky.social
Gaming lover and just all around nerdy guy. I sometimes take cool pictures and play games on the internet. Oh, and I dance competitive west coast swing!
It’s getting really aggravating hearing these AI generated elements just “slip” through again and again.
How about you don’t fucking use it in the first place, yeah? Great!
How about you don’t fucking use it in the first place, yeah? Great!
Ubisoft admits AI-generated loading screen "slipped through" into final build of Anno 117: Pax Romana
www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-admi...
www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-admi...
November 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
It’s getting really aggravating hearing these AI generated elements just “slip” through again and again.
How about you don’t fucking use it in the first place, yeah? Great!
How about you don’t fucking use it in the first place, yeah? Great!
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It would have taken former xDefiant executive producer Mark Rubin less time to read the story than it did to write this long but inaccurate tweet. As the actual story says, the team that would go on to make Dispatch worked on Splinter Cell in 2017, two years before Rubin even joined Ubisoft.
November 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
It would have taken former xDefiant executive producer Mark Rubin less time to read the story than it did to write this long but inaccurate tweet. As the actual story says, the team that would go on to make Dispatch worked on Splinter Cell in 2017, two years before Rubin even joined Ubisoft.
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NEW: the new game Dispatch is a huge hit (1 million copies!). But few people know how close it came to never existing.
Here's the wild story, from a canceled Splinter Cell game (scoop!) to a Telltale divorce to the founders not taking paychecks for six months: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Here's the wild story, from a canceled Splinter Cell game (scoop!) to a Telltale divorce to the founders not taking paychecks for six months: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
The Turbulent, Seven-Year Saga Behind Hit Game ‘Dispatch’
The narrative, superhero game starring Aaron Paul of ‘Breaking Bad’ sold 1 million copies in the 10 days following its Oct. 22 release
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November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
NEW: the new game Dispatch is a huge hit (1 million copies!). But few people know how close it came to never existing.
Here's the wild story, from a canceled Splinter Cell game (scoop!) to a Telltale divorce to the founders not taking paychecks for six months: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Here's the wild story, from a canceled Splinter Cell game (scoop!) to a Telltale divorce to the founders not taking paychecks for six months: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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I hate having to do this but I’m desperate. I’ve been looking everyday for work but nothing is biting. I’m down $80 and I can’t afford my very needed meds and I definitely can’t afford my home when the first comes next month. I’m drowning in medical debt. Anything helps.
November 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I hate having to do this but I’m desperate. I’ve been looking everyday for work but nothing is biting. I’m down $80 and I can’t afford my very needed meds and I definitely can’t afford my home when the first comes next month. I’m drowning in medical debt. Anything helps.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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hi all, the awaited day has come: I'm looking for freelance writers to pitch Inverse Gaming for end-of-year coverage! namely, I'm looking for someone to contribute our best of RPGs this year list ($350), and pitch us on some year-end lookback essays ($500+). please pitch me: shannon@inverse.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
hi all, the awaited day has come: I'm looking for freelance writers to pitch Inverse Gaming for end-of-year coverage! namely, I'm looking for someone to contribute our best of RPGs this year list ($350), and pitch us on some year-end lookback essays ($500+). please pitch me: shannon@inverse.com
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Immortals! The Pride & Temperance Update is LIVE NOW with 2 new weapons, a new difficulty system called Ordeals, new Feats, and a lot more!
We'll see you in the Dark Woods, yeah?
#33Immortals #IndieGames #IndieDev
youtu.be/gLG76gKWoAw
We'll see you in the Dark Woods, yeah?
#33Immortals #IndieGames #IndieDev
youtu.be/gLG76gKWoAw
33 Immortals - The Pride and Temperance Update Trailer (ESRB)
YouTube video by Thunder Lotus
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October 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Immortals! The Pride & Temperance Update is LIVE NOW with 2 new weapons, a new difficulty system called Ordeals, new Feats, and a lot more!
We'll see you in the Dark Woods, yeah?
#33Immortals #IndieGames #IndieDev
youtu.be/gLG76gKWoAw
We'll see you in the Dark Woods, yeah?
#33Immortals #IndieGames #IndieDev
youtu.be/gLG76gKWoAw
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I reached out to The White House and asked about its use of AI-generated Halo imagery. White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai just responded to me, and it's insane.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I reached out to The White House and asked about its use of AI-generated Halo imagery. White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai just responded to me, and it's insane.
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Dude. Seriously, fuck Gamestop.
October 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Dude. Seriously, fuck Gamestop.
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"Every tyrant tries to convince the public that support for them is all but universal and opposition is both dangerous and futile. Trump will keep saying that. But after No Kings, it will be even harder to believe than it was before." — @paulwaldman.bsky.social
No Kings was a huge success. Just look at Trump's response.
Turnout was enormous. There was no violence. And the wannabe king is triggered.
www.publicnotice.co
October 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
"Every tyrant tries to convince the public that support for them is all but universal and opposition is both dangerous and futile. Trump will keep saying that. But after No Kings, it will be even harder to believe than it was before." — @paulwaldman.bsky.social
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Legendary Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu says he’s never used generative AI, and never will.
"I think it still feels more rewarding to go through the hardships of creating something myself."
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"I think it still feels more rewarding to go through the hardships of creating something myself."
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October 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Legendary Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu says he’s never used generative AI, and never will.
"I think it still feels more rewarding to go through the hardships of creating something myself."
automaton-media.com/en/news/fina...
"I think it still feels more rewarding to go through the hardships of creating something myself."
automaton-media.com/en/news/fina...
24 hour impressions with the Xbox ROG Ally X - It’s a dope device with annoying software hiccups. But once I’m gaming, it’s amazing. Buttons are very noisy lol.
Also, Pokémon ZA is an absolute banger. Something about Lumious City and this change up to combat has ya boi hooked.
Also, Pokémon ZA is an absolute banger. Something about Lumious City and this change up to combat has ya boi hooked.
October 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
24 hour impressions with the Xbox ROG Ally X - It’s a dope device with annoying software hiccups. But once I’m gaming, it’s amazing. Buttons are very noisy lol.
Also, Pokémon ZA is an absolute banger. Something about Lumious City and this change up to combat has ya boi hooked.
Also, Pokémon ZA is an absolute banger. Something about Lumious City and this change up to combat has ya boi hooked.
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For anyone who can, a GoFundMe has been set up to help Rob's wife and their young daughter. Sending tons and tons of love and deepest condolences to Rob's family and friends.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:02 AM
For anyone who can, a GoFundMe has been set up to help Rob's wife and their young daughter. Sending tons and tons of love and deepest condolences to Rob's family and friends.
www.gofundme.com/f/family-of-...
www.gofundme.com/f/family-of-...
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The government is in full shutdown and the Republicans are refusing to call the House back into session.
Want to know why?
Because we have secured the final vote on releasing the Epstein Files and they don’t want it out.
Call GOP and tell them to swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.
Want to know why?
Because we have secured the final vote on releasing the Epstein Files and they don’t want it out.
Call GOP and tell them to swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.
October 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The government is in full shutdown and the Republicans are refusing to call the House back into session.
Want to know why?
Because we have secured the final vote on releasing the Epstein Files and they don’t want it out.
Call GOP and tell them to swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.
Want to know why?
Because we have secured the final vote on releasing the Epstein Files and they don’t want it out.
Call GOP and tell them to swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.
Hell yes!
In case you missed it, Marvel Cosmic Invasion demo is available now on Steam!
Go get it, go play it, go stream it, get your friends together (local or online), and enjoy!
Go get it, go play it, go stream it, get your friends together (local or online), and enjoy!
It's your turn to take on the Annihilation Wave! The MARVEL Cosmic Invasion demo is live on Steam with 2 levels, local/online co-op, and 9 playable characters 💫
October 2, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Hell yes!
While much of this is true, I think the western gaming industry is just going to evolve. I think we are seeing a massive rise in indie titles and they may become the majority of big purchases outside of the few standouts. All speculation, of course and I'm no expert.
Ubisoft: Dead
EA: Terminally ill with 20 billion dollars of debt, Dead
Activision: having organs sold on liveleak every day, also probably terminally ill
Bethesda: see above
All that's left is for WB to crumple WB Games and toss it into the bin and the western gaming industry has a pin put in it
EA: Terminally ill with 20 billion dollars of debt, Dead
Activision: having organs sold on liveleak every day, also probably terminally ill
Bethesda: see above
All that's left is for WB to crumple WB Games and toss it into the bin and the western gaming industry has a pin put in it
September 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
While much of this is true, I think the western gaming industry is just going to evolve. I think we are seeing a massive rise in indie titles and they may become the majority of big purchases outside of the few standouts. All speculation, of course and I'm no expert.
This is not going to end well if the reported claims of EA trying to focus on AI to replace massive portions of the work flow are to be believed.
It's almost a certainty that mass layoffs are coming too.
It's almost a certainty that mass layoffs are coming too.
It’s official: EA is going private.
The leveraged buyout will be financed by a staggering $20 billion of debt, which likely means some *aggressive* cost cutting is ahead for EA in the coming months and years.
www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
The leveraged buyout will be financed by a staggering $20 billion of debt, which likely means some *aggressive* cost cutting is ahead for EA in the coming months and years.
www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
www.businesswire.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This is not going to end well if the reported claims of EA trying to focus on AI to replace massive portions of the work flow are to be believed.
It's almost a certainty that mass layoffs are coming too.
It's almost a certainty that mass layoffs are coming too.
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Semi-regular reminder that a sane country would have already impeached and removed. But then again a sane country wouldn’t have elected a maniac criminal twice in the first place.
September 25, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Semi-regular reminder that a sane country would have already impeached and removed. But then again a sane country wouldn’t have elected a maniac criminal twice in the first place.
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There is no world in which it is normal for the president to publicly call upon his attorney general to hurry up and prosecute his political foes. It’s like the Watergate tapes but posted on social media. Let’s get a grip on what’s happening here.
September 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
There is no world in which it is normal for the president to publicly call upon his attorney general to hurry up and prosecute his political foes. It’s like the Watergate tapes but posted on social media. Let’s get a grip on what’s happening here.
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We recently interviewed @blessingjr.bsky.social from @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social about his thoughts on the world of indie games. 👾
Check out the full interview here: patchmagazine.co.uk/blogs/featur...
Check out the full interview here: patchmagazine.co.uk/blogs/featur...
An Interview with Kinda Funny’s Blessing Adeoye Jr.
Blessing Adeoye Jr. is an incredible personality in the gaming media industry who has won such titles as The Game Awards Future Class of Video Games and Forbes 30 Under 30. He has worked with Kinda Fu...
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September 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We recently interviewed @blessingjr.bsky.social from @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social about his thoughts on the world of indie games. 👾
Check out the full interview here: patchmagazine.co.uk/blogs/featur...
Check out the full interview here: patchmagazine.co.uk/blogs/featur...
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Jimmy Fallon reacts to ABC suspending Jimmy Kimmel’s show and mocks Donald Trump on ‘The Tonight Show’
September 19, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Jimmy Fallon reacts to ABC suspending Jimmy Kimmel’s show and mocks Donald Trump on ‘The Tonight Show’
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Stephen Colbert's opening monologue on 'The Late Show'
"After threats from Trump's FCC chair, ABC yanked Jimmy Kimmel off the air indefinitely. That is blatant censorship ... With an autocrat, you can't give an inch ... If ABC thinks this is going to satisfy the regime, they are woefully naive"
"After threats from Trump's FCC chair, ABC yanked Jimmy Kimmel off the air indefinitely. That is blatant censorship ... With an autocrat, you can't give an inch ... If ABC thinks this is going to satisfy the regime, they are woefully naive"
September 19, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Stephen Colbert's opening monologue on 'The Late Show'
"After threats from Trump's FCC chair, ABC yanked Jimmy Kimmel off the air indefinitely. That is blatant censorship ... With an autocrat, you can't give an inch ... If ABC thinks this is going to satisfy the regime, they are woefully naive"
"After threats from Trump's FCC chair, ABC yanked Jimmy Kimmel off the air indefinitely. That is blatant censorship ... With an autocrat, you can't give an inch ... If ABC thinks this is going to satisfy the regime, they are woefully naive"
Still working on 100% Silksong and jumping between Borderlands 4 and Marvel Rivals...
And I'm looking at upcoming games I NEED to play.
Silent Hill f
Ghost of Yotei
Little Nightmares 3
Pokemon Z-A
Ninja Gaiden 4
The Outer Worlds 2
Mina the Hollower
Not to mention my backlog.... Fuck
And I'm looking at upcoming games I NEED to play.
Silent Hill f
Ghost of Yotei
Little Nightmares 3
Pokemon Z-A
Ninja Gaiden 4
The Outer Worlds 2
Mina the Hollower
Not to mention my backlog.... Fuck
September 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Still working on 100% Silksong and jumping between Borderlands 4 and Marvel Rivals...
And I'm looking at upcoming games I NEED to play.
Silent Hill f
Ghost of Yotei
Little Nightmares 3
Pokemon Z-A
Ninja Gaiden 4
The Outer Worlds 2
Mina the Hollower
Not to mention my backlog.... Fuck
And I'm looking at upcoming games I NEED to play.
Silent Hill f
Ghost of Yotei
Little Nightmares 3
Pokemon Z-A
Ninja Gaiden 4
The Outer Worlds 2
Mina the Hollower
Not to mention my backlog.... Fuck
Just got back from the #demonslayer movie and I'm not going to stop thinking about it for weeks.
Absolute cinema.
Absolute cinema.
September 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Just got back from the #demonslayer movie and I'm not going to stop thinking about it for weeks.
Absolute cinema.
Absolute cinema.
I'm sure there are some strat guides out there for the best farming locations in Silksong but it's satisfying as hell to find your crest and rhythm and just go awf on a bih, then run it back.
September 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I'm sure there are some strat guides out there for the best farming locations in Silksong but it's satisfying as hell to find your crest and rhythm and just go awf on a bih, then run it back.