Stewed Rat Ryder
@stewedrat.bsky.social
I've magically stumbled into the world of the Professional Club DJ and kinda like it. Long suffering Minnesota Vikings fan (since '88). Former comic book reviewer, now in exile within a prison of his own longboxes.
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Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
No huge surprises in the mostly pop-culture-led Empire Top 100 Movies of All Time list, except for maybe the plummet, seemingly of Spider-Man 2 out of the collective consciousness over the past 20 years. Would have been a Top 30 lock at least, maybe 12 years ago www.empireonline.com/movies/featu...
3,000 Fans Agree — These Are The Top 100 Movies Everyone Should Watch
Explore Empire's definitive fan-curated list of the top 100 best movies of all time. 100) Reservoir Dogs 99) Groundhog Day 98) Paddington 2 97) Amelie
www.empireonline.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
No huge surprises in the mostly pop-culture-led Empire Top 100 Movies of All Time list, except for maybe the plummet, seemingly of Spider-Man 2 out of the collective consciousness over the past 20 years. Would have been a Top 30 lock at least, maybe 12 years ago www.empireonline.com/movies/featu...
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"we're going to really rob these people for everything the people smugglers missed" - the British government, fucking brain geniuses
November 17, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"we're going to really rob these people for everything the people smugglers missed" - the British government, fucking brain geniuses
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Labour policy is being celebrated by Tommy Robinson.
That's it.
That's all you ever need to say to explain who Labour are.
That's it.
That's all you ever need to say to explain who Labour are.
November 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Labour policy is being celebrated by Tommy Robinson.
That's it.
That's all you ever need to say to explain who Labour are.
That's it.
That's all you ever need to say to explain who Labour are.
Up in Reading visiting a friend and dramatically ended the evening by telling one of the worst Mitchell & Butlers managers I've met (amongst MANY) that his management style sucks and that's why he gets put in failing businesses...
November 16, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Up in Reading visiting a friend and dramatically ended the evening by telling one of the worst Mitchell & Butlers managers I've met (amongst MANY) that his management style sucks and that's why he gets put in failing businesses...
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Both Putin and Trump need to distract away from the Epstein files, so we can all expect Putin to expand his war in Europe while Trump expands his war in South America....
November 15, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Both Putin and Trump need to distract away from the Epstein files, so we can all expect Putin to expand his war in Europe while Trump expands his war in South America....
Sarah Kendzior last week, Patton Oswalt this week. Think it might be time to start searching out alternatives. Fast becoming 'Greysky'
patton oswalt has been suspended from bluesky for saying that megyn kelly should be fed to a woodchipper for justifying the sexual abuse of minors
November 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Sarah Kendzior last week, Patton Oswalt this week. Think it might be time to start searching out alternatives. Fast becoming 'Greysky'
Me stood here at a Rapture gig, in my Tom Vek t-shirt recognising someone is wearing a ¡Forward, Russia! t-shirt.
The music scene 20 years ago was really something else
The music scene 20 years ago was really something else
November 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Me stood here at a Rapture gig, in my Tom Vek t-shirt recognising someone is wearing a ¡Forward, Russia! t-shirt.
The music scene 20 years ago was really something else
The music scene 20 years ago was really something else
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the big shart
BREAKING 🚨: Michael Burry
Michael Burry to close down his hedge fund by year end after acknowledging he doesn't understand today's market
Michael Burry to close down his hedge fund by year end after acknowledging he doesn't understand today's market
November 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
the big shart
In London tonight to watch The Rapture play a newish venue in the Tottenham Court Road area and yet I still find myself missing The Borderline and Astoria...
November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
In London tonight to watch The Rapture play a newish venue in the Tottenham Court Road area and yet I still find myself missing The Borderline and Astoria...
Ultimate rug pull would be for Dispatch Season 2 to already be in the bag and the imminent release date gets revealed at The Game Awards
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Ultimate rug pull would be for Dispatch Season 2 to already be in the bag and the imminent release date gets revealed at The Game Awards
Have watched 3 different streamers all instantly choose a VERY extreme negative choice towards endgame in Dispatch that has me a little concerned with their narrative AND natural choices and reasoning.
I know it's 'only a game'...but, ya know, it's a superhero game.
I know it's 'only a game'...but, ya know, it's a superhero game.
November 13, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Have watched 3 different streamers all instantly choose a VERY extreme negative choice towards endgame in Dispatch that has me a little concerned with their narrative AND natural choices and reasoning.
I know it's 'only a game'...but, ya know, it's a superhero game.
I know it's 'only a game'...but, ya know, it's a superhero game.
The key here surely, is to NOT force it. There's a great story to be had, where the fictional version of Mi5 struggles in the aftermath of No Time To Die without someone to fill the 007 role (perhaps losing other 00 agents) and overcoming attacks and adversity
gizmodo.com/amazon-james...
gizmodo.com/amazon-james...
Report: Amazon Is Struggling to Think How to Bring James Bond Back From the Dead
Daniel Craig's permanent exit in 'No Time to Die' is apparently causing issues for the next 'Bond' film.
gizmodo.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The key here surely, is to NOT force it. There's a great story to be had, where the fictional version of Mi5 struggles in the aftermath of No Time To Die without someone to fill the 007 role (perhaps losing other 00 agents) and overcoming attacks and adversity
gizmodo.com/amazon-james...
gizmodo.com/amazon-james...
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As you might imagine, this is very good. It is also very funny.
NEW
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
emptycity.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
As you might imagine, this is very good. It is also very funny.
Went solo to a gig tonight. Thought I might meet new people, our mutual love for the band maybe sparking up a conversation.
Then the lunk behind me semi-shouted to his mate " 'ere, look at that giant head down the fuckin' front, might start singing that Harry Maguire song at him, remember that?!'
Then the lunk behind me semi-shouted to his mate " 'ere, look at that giant head down the fuckin' front, might start singing that Harry Maguire song at him, remember that?!'
November 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Went solo to a gig tonight. Thought I might meet new people, our mutual love for the band maybe sparking up a conversation.
Then the lunk behind me semi-shouted to his mate " 'ere, look at that giant head down the fuckin' front, might start singing that Harry Maguire song at him, remember that?!'
Then the lunk behind me semi-shouted to his mate " 'ere, look at that giant head down the fuckin' front, might start singing that Harry Maguire song at him, remember that?!'
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Between this, the permaban of Link, and the silent rollout of the “rude” moderating, BlueSky’s leaders seem intent on speedrunning the enshittification of the site
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Between this, the permaban of Link, and the silent rollout of the “rude” moderating, BlueSky’s leaders seem intent on speedrunning the enshittification of the site
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If that case is winnable, and there is good reason to believe it is, the BBC should fight it.
With his threat of a $1bn lawsuit against BBC, Trump’s assault on the media goes global
With his threat of a $1bn lawsuit against BBC, Trump’s assault on the media goes global
US president’s latest media target comes from across the pond as he continues to scrutinize coverage he does not like
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:35 AM
If that case is winnable, and there is good reason to believe it is, the BBC should fight it.
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Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
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As a TV licence payer I would like to give the BBC my permission to say fuck off to Trump.
November 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM
As a TV licence payer I would like to give the BBC my permission to say fuck off to Trump.
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sort of incredible to read a review that doesn't just made a vague nod at AI being bad, but actively reckons with the ways in which falling obsessively to AI usage actively obliterates the artistic intent and integrity of the work you've made.
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
sort of incredible to read a review that doesn't just made a vague nod at AI being bad, but actively reckons with the ways in which falling obsessively to AI usage actively obliterates the artistic intent and integrity of the work you've made.
Now....imagine if all/the majority of them went on strike until the President, and only the President, offered a full, true and heartfelt apology live, on prime time TV
November 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Now....imagine if all/the majority of them went on strike until the President, and only the President, offered a full, true and heartfelt apology live, on prime time TV
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@nickjcal.bsky.social Just want to apologise if I was being a part of the problem there.
November 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
@nickjcal.bsky.social Just want to apologise if I was being a part of the problem there.
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In a protest against censorship in film, photographer Whitey Schafer staged this iconic photograph violating as many rules of the Hays Code as possible in one shot, 1934.
October 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In a protest against censorship in film, photographer Whitey Schafer staged this iconic photograph violating as many rules of the Hays Code as possible in one shot, 1934.
Timothy Dalton Bond 2.0 right there... Go on, just give him two gritty films as 007
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Timothy Dalton Bond 2.0 right there... Go on, just give him two gritty films as 007