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Vandir Rein
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AKA: Cam, Val, and sometimes still Optimus.

It's either Movies, Video Games, or dumb jokes here. Check out my Bad takes over on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/14qFx

He/Him
Halifax, NS
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fitferfer.bsky.social
Got 6 mins?

Watch me try to thank 29 countries in a row, and learn a bit more about what it took to update TITANKIN to 2.0!

#indiedev #indiegame #devdiary #TITANKIN #thanks
Let's Talk TITANKIN Prologue 2.0
YouTube video by FerfWorks
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September 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
vandirrein.bsky.social
It's the long day of the film festival today, with 5 films back to back! I've already seen 4 films and it's been a great couple days!

Here's my list for the week, I'll be throwing some thoughts when I can.

AIFF 2025 - Potential Pictures
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AIFF 2025 - Potential Pictures
A list of 17 films compiled on Letterboxd, including For Worse (2025), Dreams (Sex Love) (2024), The Mastermind (2025), Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2025) and Videoheaven (2025).
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September 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
vandirrein.bsky.social
I got my tickets for the week after when it plays as part of the Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF)!

#aiff #aiff2025 #halifax #filmfestival
letterboxd.social Letterboxd @letterboxd.social · Aug 26
New look at Letterboxd member Chandler Levack’s sophomore feature Mile End Kicks starring Barbie Ferreira and Devon Bostick 🥹🍊

The film will have its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
August 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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wfmhfx.bsky.social
(Event) Update - GEEKORIUM Cosplay CONTEST ALERT! We will be giving daily awards in our mini cosplay competition ! Be there each day at 3pm to join in! ALL AGES ALL SKILL LEVELS!

** Release

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August 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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digitalfoundry.bsky.social
We're excited and proud to announce that Digital Foundry is now fully independent, having parted ways amicably with IGN. In this DF Direct Special, we share our thoughts and aspirations for the future of the channel: youtu.be/tl7bIJ2yu4I
August 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
vandirrein.bsky.social
Thanks @jordanmiddler.bsky.social for the free month of @videogameschronicle.com during SGF2025!

Now that it's come to end, I've converted it to a proper subscription.

Sometimes all you need is that first hit to get you going!
A screenshot from Patreon confirming membership signup to Video Games Chronicle (VGC)'s page. "Membership confirmed. You are now a member of the Video Games Chronicle! Get started by exploring the benefits that come with your membership. Get Started"
July 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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benmacleod.bsky.social
Some people asked if I could upload my speech from today's rally. I deviated from my notes a bit, but this is roughly what I said. (1/2) #BikeHfx
Good morning everyone. Thank you for coming and for caring so much about making Halifax more sustainable, inclusive, healthy, and happy. My name is Ben MacLeod. I’m an urban planner and a member of the Halifax Cycling Coalition’s advocacy team. Thank you to everyone who wrote to their councillors over the weekend and encouraged friends and family to do the same. This is such a confidence-inspiring display of solidarity among people who know that we can actively create a better future. Like many Canadians, I got a driver's licence when I was a teenager. However, I never purchased a car because I have always been able to meet my transportation needs mainly through walking and cycling. Now in my 30s, I feel there is still no compelling reason for me to buy a car. Cycling in Halifax has only gotten easier over the years with the gradual implementation of many active transportation improvements. I am now able to travel to a range of destinations that were once difficult or impossible to reach safely without a car. Bike lanes aren't suited to everyone's needs, but they form part of the solution to congestion. If safe cycle routes didn't exist, I would buy a car – making things a little bit worse for everyone. More congested, more polluted, and more expensive for society. Cost The cost of bike lanes, spread over many years of implementation, is a pittance relative to what we pay to support mass reliance on cars. Mayor Fillmore cites the cost of the Regional Centre bikeway network, which was endorsed by Council in 2017, and which was scheduled for completion in 2022. Notwithstanding that a portion of the cost is set to come from higher levels of government, $93 million seems like a big number – but let’s put it in perspective. That sum is spread out over a decade. Construction of the Regional Centre bikeway network began in 2017 and isn’t expected to reach completion until 2028. The annual budget of the Halifax Regional Municipality is over $1.6 billion including this year’s capital budget, which is $314 million. That means the amount budgeted for the bikeway network this fiscal year – $9.7 million – amounts to 3 per cent of the capital budget. The bikeway network will comprise an even smaller share in future years as the overall capital budget is expected to grow. Congestion Aside from highlighting the cost of bike lanes, Mayor Fillmore suggests that bike lanes are to blame for worsening congestion. In his letter to council, Mayor Fillmore wrote that his motion was prompted, in part, by “increasing frustration” about worsening traffic congestion. Yesterday, on CityNews radio, Mayor Fillmore doubled down, justifying his motion firstly by citing a ranking that put Halifax third for traffic congestion in the country – congestion composed entirely of motor vehicles. Scapegoating bike lanes (and by extension cyclists) for car congestion is disingenuous. Halifax's most-congested choke points are devoid of bike lanes. Are there bike lanes we haven't heard about that cause the congestion at the Armdale Roundabout? North Street? Portland Street, Quinpool Road, the Windsor Street Exchange, Windmill Road – these are just a handful of routinely congested routes that not only lack bike lanes – they lack any proximity to bike lanes.
June 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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halifaxcinema.bsky.social
🍿 SPECIAL: The new screening series Film Parade presents Coppola's mafia classic THE GODFATHER, starring Al Pacino + Marlon Brando, Wed June 25 at Cineplex Lower Sackville. GODFATHER-inspired dress is encouraged!

Early bird 🎟️🎟️ on sale until June 11! www.eventbrite.com/e/film-parad...
June 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
vandirrein.bsky.social
Let's fucking gooooo!

Smash / Mario Kart for sure going to be played while in line!
EB Games listing of stores opening early for the Switch 2. A store in Dartmouth Nova Scotia is shown, opening at midnight.
May 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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halifaxcinema.bsky.social
🍿 SPECIAL: Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) is in trouble in Alfred Hitchcock's legendary 1960 horror film PSYCHO, presented by Terror Vision, Wed, May 28 @ Cineplex Lower Sackville.

🎟️🎟️: www.eventbrite.com/e/terror-vis...
May 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
vandirrein.bsky.social
A poorly edited 4-panel meme of Second Breakfast from LOTR, annoucing the release of a 2nd remaster of Gears of War.
May 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
vandirrein.bsky.social
Sure glad I got my Switch2 pre-ordered, because I don't expect to see the Switch2 holiday bundle remaining at the same price point.
May 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
vandirrein.bsky.social
Got my Switch2 Pre-order at the local GameStop this morning!

Now I can enjoy my time at the Toronto Switch2 experience tomorrow stress free!
April 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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markhamillofficial.bsky.social
Your world will get bigger and brighter. THE LIFE OF CHUCK. From the hearts and souls of Mike Flanagan and Stephen King. In Select Cities 6.6, Everywhere 6.13 #ThanksChuck #HowDoYouDescribeTheIndescribable?
April 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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halifaxcinema.bsky.social
🍿 SPECIAL: Horror screening series Terror Vision presents Sam Rami's legendary THE EVIL DEAD, starring Bruce Campbell as a college student contending with a big demon problem.

Remastered in 4K, it unleashes Wed, Apr 23 @ Cineplex Lower Sackville: www.eventbrite.com/e/terror-vis...
April 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
vandirrein.bsky.social
When Jason praises a puzzle game, I buy said puzzle game.

Roottrees was such a delight to experience, and it only took a single post from Jason to get me to check it out.

He's been posting about this game, "Blue Prince" for weeks...

So I guess I know what I'm doing thursday!
jasonschreier.bsky.social Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · Apr 7
For the last month I have done very little but think about, talk about, and play Blue Prince. It's sort of like a cross between Slay the Spire and Outer Wilds — you progress by gaining knowledge — but it's also much more than that.

It is one of the most incredible games I have played in my life.
April 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
vandirrein.bsky.social
Booo @timgettys.bsky.social for backing away from Stars in the Bank.

At least @gameovergreggy.bsky.social was ready to go this morning, so had to throw my support for this last week of hilarious content on the farewell tour.

NOW SWITCH 2 TIME LETS GO
Screenshot of an order of T-Shirts from KindaFunny. Tim Getty's Farewell Tour & 10th Anniversary Shirts.
April 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
vandirrein.bsky.social
Why did I assume this wasn't real when I read it earlier today?

It's @dbrand.bsky.social
I should have known better.
wired.com WIRED @wired.com · Apr 1
Getting heated online? Touch grass. And now, with Dbrand's April Fool's Day skins—yes, these are actually real—you can sort of do that without ever logging off? Thoughts?

@julianchokkattu.bsky.social has more:
April 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
vandirrein.bsky.social
Shame we're still so far away from finding out the truth.

#whattownwasit
jasonkpargin.bsky.social Jason K Pargin, author @jasonkpargin.bsky.social · Apr 1
On this day, an enduring mystery
April 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
vandirrein.bsky.social
Guess I got a new game to lose myself to next month.

Keep the recs coming @jasonschreier.bsky.social, I grabbed "Roottrees" at launch solely off your praise and lost 20 hours and have been gushing about it since.
jasonschreier.bsky.social Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · Mar 26
Every once in a while, I'll be checking out some new game and realize: *holy shit this one of the best games I've ever played in my life*. You know the feeling? It's happened to me in 2017 with Breath of the Wild, in 2022 with Elden Ring, and right now with a game that will be out in two weeks
March 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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katie-drummond.bsky.social
I had the privilege of talking to @apnews.com about WIRED's Elon Musk and politics coverage.

Most important thing: We're not slowing down, we're not stopping, and we're going to cover this story, relentlessly, for as long as we need to.

apnews.com/article/elon...
Not known for political coverage, Wired takes a leading role in tracking Elon Musk's team
The tech outlet Wired set up a new politics team in time for the presidential election — but its most impactful work is coming after the election is over.
apnews.com
February 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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stoo.ca
#Halifax Gov: "Social media is constantly evolving, and the municipality is looking to better understand where residents are most active. Complete a short survey to help ensure we're sharing municipal info in the most effective way."

Survey closes Mar. 10 at 11:59 pm:

LINK - halifax.ca/surveys
February 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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goodkid-saadcity.bsky.social
did the doctor from arrested development write this
en.afp.com AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · Feb 20
Pope Francis passed another peaceful night in hospital, "got up and had breakfast in his armchair", the Vatican said Thursday, the day after reporting a slight improvement in his condition.
https://u.afp.com/SotH
February 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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letterboxd.social
The Letterboxd 2025 Oscar® Ballot is now available to download. 🏆

PDF: boxd.it/8Qu
PNG: boxd.it/8QE
JPG: boxd.it/8QO

#Oscars #Oscars2025
February 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
vandirrein.bsky.social
I should start working on that 2024 backlog 😅

the 3/10 I have watched were all incredible, so I imagine this will be an interesting watch to see what comes out on top.
#oscars
letterboxd.social Letterboxd @letterboxd.social · Jan 23
The #Oscars nominees for Best Picture are…

Anora
The Brutalist
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
I’m Still Here
Nickel Boys
The Substance
Wicked
January 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM