Will Helmke
@williamhelmke.com
He/Him
Level 38 Scholar (of video games & media)
Almost Ph.D (University of Illinois)
So-called "Dr. Videogames" 😆 (I play video games, explore the physical places they recreate, & write research)
The Marxist college instructor Fox News warned you about
Level 38 Scholar (of video games & media)
Almost Ph.D (University of Illinois)
So-called "Dr. Videogames" 😆 (I play video games, explore the physical places they recreate, & write research)
The Marxist college instructor Fox News warned you about
Pinned
New #promosky for November!
I play video games (for fun and research), co-chair an anime convention, and GM TTRPGs.
Often post about:
-Video Games
-Anime
-Digimon
-TTRPGs
-Academic/Teaching Things
-Random Memes
Also like:
-Japanese Culture
-Cooking
-Tech (But HATE gen AI)
#gamingsky
#academicsky
I play video games (for fun and research), co-chair an anime convention, and GM TTRPGs.
Often post about:
-Video Games
-Anime
-Digimon
-TTRPGs
-Academic/Teaching Things
-Random Memes
Also like:
-Japanese Culture
-Cooking
-Tech (But HATE gen AI)
#gamingsky
#academicsky
Man, I both love and hate how my anxiety about writing (which mulls over how I'm going to do it and make sure it doesn't suck) is always worse than when I actually write (when usually the words just flow and I'm able to do it with little issue)
November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Man, I both love and hate how my anxiety about writing (which mulls over how I'm going to do it and make sure it doesn't suck) is always worse than when I actually write (when usually the words just flow and I'm able to do it with little issue)
Reposted by Will Helmke
post something random or you’ll have an awful December
November 19, 2025 at 3:04 AM
post something random or you’ll have an awful December
What are your ten favorite games from Square Enix that aren't Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest
Chrono Trigger
Live A Live
Xenogears
Secret of Mana
Bravely Default
Neir Automata
Chrono Cross
Super Mario RPG
Einhander
Rad Racer
Chrono Trigger
Live A Live
Xenogears
Secret of Mana
Bravely Default
Neir Automata
Chrono Cross
Super Mario RPG
Einhander
Rad Racer
What are your ten favorite games from Square Enix that aren't Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest (I didn't!)
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
SaGa Emerald Beyond
SaGa 2
SaGa Frontier
SaGa
Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song
Romancing SaGa 3
Live A Live
Visions of Mana
Soul Blazer
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
SaGa Emerald Beyond
SaGa 2
SaGa Frontier
SaGa
Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song
Romancing SaGa 3
Live A Live
Visions of Mana
Soul Blazer
What are your ten favorite games from Square Enix that aren't Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest (I limited to 1 per series)
Valkyrie Profile
Live A Live
Star Ocean 2
Legend of Mana
Octopath Traveler
Xenogears
Actraiser
SaGa Frontier
Threads of Fate
Chrono Trigger
Valkyrie Profile
Live A Live
Star Ocean 2
Legend of Mana
Octopath Traveler
Xenogears
Actraiser
SaGa Frontier
Threads of Fate
Chrono Trigger
November 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
What are your ten favorite games from Square Enix that aren't Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest
Chrono Trigger
Live A Live
Xenogears
Secret of Mana
Bravely Default
Neir Automata
Chrono Cross
Super Mario RPG
Einhander
Rad Racer
Chrono Trigger
Live A Live
Xenogears
Secret of Mana
Bravely Default
Neir Automata
Chrono Cross
Super Mario RPG
Einhander
Rad Racer
Mornin' folks! Had a crazy week last week, but things are finally settling down for a bit. Hope your week is off to a good start!
November 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Mornin' folks! Had a crazy week last week, but things are finally settling down for a bit. Hope your week is off to a good start!
Your last saved meme is your moral philosophy
November 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Your last saved meme is your moral philosophy
Reposted by Will Helmke
No one ever worries about when a book was written or a film was made. Video games are, surprisingly, like music in that people prefer modern because it’s modern and people like retro because it’s retro. Another parallel is “what are considered oldies/retro” arguments.
Some folks play older ("retro") games to see what they missed.
Others do it to relive their childhood.
But me? I do it because I don't think older games are any less valid than modern ones, and I enjoy the exploration of trying new things, no matter what their vintage is!
Others do it to relive their childhood.
But me? I do it because I don't think older games are any less valid than modern ones, and I enjoy the exploration of trying new things, no matter what their vintage is!
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
No one ever worries about when a book was written or a film was made. Video games are, surprisingly, like music in that people prefer modern because it’s modern and people like retro because it’s retro. Another parallel is “what are considered oldies/retro” arguments.
List 3 things you think you’re known for and your followers will tell you if you’re right or wrong.
1. Researching video games
2. Complaining about the pain of being on the academic job market
3. Reposting fun Bluesky post activities
1. Researching video games
2. Complaining about the pain of being on the academic job market
3. Reposting fun Bluesky post activities
List 3 things you think you’re known for and your followers will tell you if you’re right or wrong.
1. My YouTube videos.
2. Orcs
3. Complaining about people being dumb especially as it pertains to my work.
1. My YouTube videos.
2. Orcs
3. Complaining about people being dumb especially as it pertains to my work.
list 3 things you think you’re known for and your followers will tell you if you’re right or wrong
1. Till alien stage
2. Complaining about my job
3. Blue heart emoji🩵
1. Till alien stage
2. Complaining about my job
3. Blue heart emoji🩵
November 16, 2025 at 5:44 AM
List 3 things you think you’re known for and your followers will tell you if you’re right or wrong.
1. Researching video games
2. Complaining about the pain of being on the academic job market
3. Reposting fun Bluesky post activities
1. Researching video games
2. Complaining about the pain of being on the academic job market
3. Reposting fun Bluesky post activities
Cheese Curds
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Cheese Curds
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things you like.
Other than the stuff I usually post on my #promosky:
🎃Pumpkin Spice
📖70s-80s French Philosophy
🧀 Cheese
🕹️Aligned analog sticks (PS, Steam Deck, etc)
📞Flip Phones
🦹♂️Cosplaying
🦾The Protomen (band)
🪖WWII History
📷Photography
🎹Playing Piano
Other than the stuff I usually post on my #promosky:
🎃Pumpkin Spice
📖70s-80s French Philosophy
🧀 Cheese
🕹️Aligned analog sticks (PS, Steam Deck, etc)
📞Flip Phones
🦹♂️Cosplaying
🦾The Protomen (band)
🪖WWII History
📷Photography
🎹Playing Piano
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things you like.
Animals
Fall weather
Coffee
Pop music
Cooking
Nature
Quiet evenings
Road trips
Help friends & family
Nostalgia (in general)
Tried to avoid the stuff I readily talk about
Animals
Fall weather
Coffee
Pop music
Cooking
Nature
Quiet evenings
Road trips
Help friends & family
Nostalgia (in general)
Tried to avoid the stuff I readily talk about
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things you like.
Non chain pizza
Cats
Cities
Yeungling
Sunflower seeds
Flea markets
Roller coasters
Obsolete technology
Cold weather
The smell of an FRH from an MRE
Non chain pizza
Cats
Cities
Yeungling
Sunflower seeds
Flea markets
Roller coasters
Obsolete technology
Cold weather
The smell of an FRH from an MRE
November 14, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things you like.
Other than the stuff I usually post on my #promosky:
🎃Pumpkin Spice
📖70s-80s French Philosophy
🧀 Cheese
🕹️Aligned analog sticks (PS, Steam Deck, etc)
📞Flip Phones
🦹♂️Cosplaying
🦾The Protomen (band)
🪖WWII History
📷Photography
🎹Playing Piano
Other than the stuff I usually post on my #promosky:
🎃Pumpkin Spice
📖70s-80s French Philosophy
🧀 Cheese
🕹️Aligned analog sticks (PS, Steam Deck, etc)
📞Flip Phones
🦹♂️Cosplaying
🦾The Protomen (band)
🪖WWII History
📷Photography
🎹Playing Piano
Reposted by Will Helmke
Today's the day! Kyle & I are embarking on our first ever playthrough of FINAL FANTASY IV! Keep hearing this is where it gets good (even though I really enjoyed I & II). See you on YouTube & Twitch!
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Today's the day! Kyle & I are embarking on our first ever playthrough of FINAL FANTASY IV! Keep hearing this is where it gets good (even though I really enjoyed I & II). See you on YouTube & Twitch!
This mostly checks out.
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This mostly checks out.
Was a decent day, but got some really bad news that leaves a lot up in the air and upends all my plans for the next 7-8 months 🙃
November 12, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Was a decent day, but got some really bad news that leaves a lot up in the air and upends all my plans for the next 7-8 months 🙃
It's that time of year again:
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Gordon Lightfoot - Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Gordon Lightfoot
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November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
It's that time of year again:
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuzT...
Man, today is just a day of minor disappointments at this point.
November 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Man, today is just a day of minor disappointments at this point.
Pleasantly buzzed at a wedding while reading Baudrilliard,
and chatting with another guest about surveillance and the economics of scale in agriculture. A decent way to spend a Saturday evening.
and chatting with another guest about surveillance and the economics of scale in agriculture. A decent way to spend a Saturday evening.
November 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Pleasantly buzzed at a wedding while reading Baudrilliard,
and chatting with another guest about surveillance and the economics of scale in agriculture. A decent way to spend a Saturday evening.
and chatting with another guest about surveillance and the economics of scale in agriculture. A decent way to spend a Saturday evening.
Reposted by Will Helmke
Hello November, My name is Diogo and I’m a wide variety of interest. Here are some below:
🎮Video Games (Switch & Steam)
🌈Anything gay
🎧Music/Podcasts
📺TV/Movies/Anime
🍴Food
✈️Travel
📚Books
🌟 Shenanigans
Fresh moot search. Very friendly here 😁. Let’s be friends. #Promosky #Gamingsky.
🎮Video Games (Switch & Steam)
🌈Anything gay
🎧Music/Podcasts
📺TV/Movies/Anime
🍴Food
✈️Travel
📚Books
🌟 Shenanigans
Fresh moot search. Very friendly here 😁. Let’s be friends. #Promosky #Gamingsky.
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Hello November, My name is Diogo and I’m a wide variety of interest. Here are some below:
🎮Video Games (Switch & Steam)
🌈Anything gay
🎧Music/Podcasts
📺TV/Movies/Anime
🍴Food
✈️Travel
📚Books
🌟 Shenanigans
Fresh moot search. Very friendly here 😁. Let’s be friends. #Promosky #Gamingsky.
🎮Video Games (Switch & Steam)
🌈Anything gay
🎧Music/Podcasts
📺TV/Movies/Anime
🍴Food
✈️Travel
📚Books
🌟 Shenanigans
Fresh moot search. Very friendly here 😁. Let’s be friends. #Promosky #Gamingsky.
The Megaman Legends games are better than the N64 Zelda games.
Friends, #weebwednesday is upon us once again! You know the drill - quote-post with your weebiest hot takes, nothing racist, nothing intentionally inflammatory, have fun with it ♥
November 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The Megaman Legends games are better than the N64 Zelda games.
Reposted by Will Helmke
Overdue for another #promosky
Follow me and you’ll get:
-Posts about my newest YouTube videos of me gaming
-Stupid jokes
-Offhand political comments
-Existential dread as I overthink everything
Current YouTube series
-Adventures of Chance Rando (Fallout 4)
-Star Trucker
-Stardew Valley Saturdays
Follow me and you’ll get:
-Posts about my newest YouTube videos of me gaming
-Stupid jokes
-Offhand political comments
-Existential dread as I overthink everything
Current YouTube series
-Adventures of Chance Rando (Fallout 4)
-Star Trucker
-Stardew Valley Saturdays
November 3, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Overdue for another #promosky
Follow me and you’ll get:
-Posts about my newest YouTube videos of me gaming
-Stupid jokes
-Offhand political comments
-Existential dread as I overthink everything
Current YouTube series
-Adventures of Chance Rando (Fallout 4)
-Star Trucker
-Stardew Valley Saturdays
Follow me and you’ll get:
-Posts about my newest YouTube videos of me gaming
-Stupid jokes
-Offhand political comments
-Existential dread as I overthink everything
Current YouTube series
-Adventures of Chance Rando (Fallout 4)
-Star Trucker
-Stardew Valley Saturdays
Reposted by Will Helmke
Reposting this cause I'm feeling lazy haha
Let me join in on all these #promosky
✨ Fallout
✨ Star trek
✨ Writing
✨ Positive Vibes
✨ Halo
✨ Star craft
✨ Horizon
✨ Anime/Manga
✨ RTS
✨ Persona
✨ Pokemon
✨ FE3H
✨ DC/Marvel
✨ ATLA
✨ History
✨ Dragon Ball
✨ Kingdom Hearts
✨ Hearts of Iron 4
✨ Youjo Senki
✨ Red Dead Redemption
✨ Fallout
✨ Star trek
✨ Writing
✨ Positive Vibes
✨ Halo
✨ Star craft
✨ Horizon
✨ Anime/Manga
✨ RTS
✨ Persona
✨ Pokemon
✨ FE3H
✨ DC/Marvel
✨ ATLA
✨ History
✨ Dragon Ball
✨ Kingdom Hearts
✨ Hearts of Iron 4
✨ Youjo Senki
✨ Red Dead Redemption
November 2, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Reposting this cause I'm feeling lazy haha
Reposted by Will Helmke
#Promosky time!
Hi, I'm Becky!
Here's some stuff I like 💕...
Gaming including...
♡⁎ Zelda 💚
♡⁎ NieR 🤍
♡⁎ Pokémon ⚡️
♡⁎ Animal Crossing 🏝️
Other interests...
♡⁎ Photography 📸
♡⁎ Manga 📚
♡⁎ K-pop 🎧
♡⁎ Cats 😺
Looking to connect with people and spread a little positivity! 😄💖
♡ & ⟳ appreciated!
Hi, I'm Becky!
Here's some stuff I like 💕...
Gaming including...
♡⁎ Zelda 💚
♡⁎ NieR 🤍
♡⁎ Pokémon ⚡️
♡⁎ Animal Crossing 🏝️
Other interests...
♡⁎ Photography 📸
♡⁎ Manga 📚
♡⁎ K-pop 🎧
♡⁎ Cats 😺
Looking to connect with people and spread a little positivity! 😄💖
♡ & ⟳ appreciated!
November 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
#Promosky time!
Hi, I'm Becky!
Here's some stuff I like 💕...
Gaming including...
♡⁎ Zelda 💚
♡⁎ NieR 🤍
♡⁎ Pokémon ⚡️
♡⁎ Animal Crossing 🏝️
Other interests...
♡⁎ Photography 📸
♡⁎ Manga 📚
♡⁎ K-pop 🎧
♡⁎ Cats 😺
Looking to connect with people and spread a little positivity! 😄💖
♡ & ⟳ appreciated!
Hi, I'm Becky!
Here's some stuff I like 💕...
Gaming including...
♡⁎ Zelda 💚
♡⁎ NieR 🤍
♡⁎ Pokémon ⚡️
♡⁎ Animal Crossing 🏝️
Other interests...
♡⁎ Photography 📸
♡⁎ Manga 📚
♡⁎ K-pop 🎧
♡⁎ Cats 😺
Looking to connect with people and spread a little positivity! 😄💖
♡ & ⟳ appreciated!
Reposted by Will Helmke
Hello, it time for my November #promosky! Here's what I post about:
- My Little Puppy
- Final Fantasy
- MTG Arena
- bite
- potato
- movies
- animals
Thanks for reading and stay bitey!
- My Little Puppy
- Final Fantasy
- MTG Arena
- bite
- potato
- movies
- animals
Thanks for reading and stay bitey!
November 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Hello, it time for my November #promosky! Here's what I post about:
- My Little Puppy
- Final Fantasy
- MTG Arena
- bite
- potato
- movies
- animals
Thanks for reading and stay bitey!
- My Little Puppy
- Final Fantasy
- MTG Arena
- bite
- potato
- movies
- animals
Thanks for reading and stay bitey!
New #promosky for November!
I play video games (for fun and research), co-chair an anime convention, and GM TTRPGs.
Often post about:
-Video Games
-Anime
-Digimon
-TTRPGs
-Academic/Teaching Things
-Random Memes
Also like:
-Japanese Culture
-Cooking
-Tech (But HATE gen AI)
#gamingsky
#academicsky
I play video games (for fun and research), co-chair an anime convention, and GM TTRPGs.
Often post about:
-Video Games
-Anime
-Digimon
-TTRPGs
-Academic/Teaching Things
-Random Memes
Also like:
-Japanese Culture
-Cooking
-Tech (But HATE gen AI)
#gamingsky
#academicsky
November 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
New #promosky for November!
I play video games (for fun and research), co-chair an anime convention, and GM TTRPGs.
Often post about:
-Video Games
-Anime
-Digimon
-TTRPGs
-Academic/Teaching Things
-Random Memes
Also like:
-Japanese Culture
-Cooking
-Tech (But HATE gen AI)
#gamingsky
#academicsky
I play video games (for fun and research), co-chair an anime convention, and GM TTRPGs.
Often post about:
-Video Games
-Anime
-Digimon
-TTRPGs
-Academic/Teaching Things
-Random Memes
Also like:
-Japanese Culture
-Cooking
-Tech (But HATE gen AI)
#gamingsky
#academicsky
If you see this post a random pick on your camera roll or you’ll have a bad November
November 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
If you see this post a random pick on your camera roll or you’ll have a bad November