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zeitgeistmistress.bsky.social
Nina
@zeitgeistmistress.bsky.social
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Your Wii is not thirsty. It does not want orange juice.

🏳️‍⚧️ | 28, Pan, Sapphic

Writer, Narrative Designer, Video Essayist & an illusive Gender Outlaw

My video essays live here: https://www.youtube.com/@zeitgeistmistress
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dinosaurgerms.bsky.social
random thought ive had for weeks: a version of “Virtua Cop” where Buffalo Springfield gently warns you when bad guys appear
April 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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aranock.bsky.social
My newest video on game/save breaking bugs, effort and incompleteness. Please consider leaving a comment and sharing it around especially on the youtube community tab if you enjoy it! youtu.be/3jAPOqcDKeQ?...
Losing Progress: Glitches Saves & Effort
YouTube video by Aranock
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November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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unfortunatalie.bsky.social
trying to switch off the AI bloatware that has been pinned to the top of every single menu in every single app
A business woman in a grey skirt suit, pointing a rifle at a boxy 90s PC
April 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
hey, i'm looking for work! full-time or freelance 💜

journalist, critic, author
proficient in features, criticism, reporting, reviews, previews, news, guides

words at lost in cult, RPS, VGC, unwinnable, gamesradar+, polygon, EDGE, PLAY

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ashleyschofieldwrites@gmail.com
'Few games capture the spirit of indie game development quite like VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action. What initially started out as a short game for a Cyberpunk Game Jam back in 2014, soon became a standout indie hit. VA-11 Hall-A delivers a heartfelt story of happiness in the depths of disaster, draped in a unique cyberpunk aesthetic and set to a distinctive synthwave soundtrack to match. It’s a truly remarkable visual novel, and the perfect choice for our Design Works range. Produced in collaboration with Sukeban Games and Ysbryd, VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works explores the corrupt metropolis of Glitch City, its culture, and the people who frequent the game’s beloved hole in the wall, VA-11 Hall-A. Written by talented journalist and author Ashley Schofield (Polygon, EDGE, Unwinnable and VGC), you’ll hear how this world came to be and the cyberpunk touchstones that inspired it — all the while lending insight into the history of Venezuela, where the team is located, and the unique challenges of developing a game there. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works will be a celebration of this beautiful indie masterpiece, and the people that made it all possible. Alongside contemporary interviews with writer/programmer Fernando Damas and artist/designer Christopher Ortiz conducted exclusively for VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works, the book also features a collection of highlights from the ‘Daily VA-11 Hall-A’ blog posts directly from Sukeban.moe. You can also expect deep dives into the development of the game’s prototype and prologue; the bartending mechanics that put you in the shoes of disaster bisexual bartender Jill Stingray, and interviews exploring its iconic synthwave soundtrack/jukebox with composer Michael Kelly. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works features detailed insight into the game’s early concepts and development, an exploration of Glitch City itself, and a deep dive into the programming, art and soundtrack — an unmissable read for any fan.' A magazine cover of Unwinnable Monthly #191, with the feature being my essay 'I Don't Want To Be This Kind of Animal Anymore' and art by Shafer Brown. An excerpt reads: In the dark times, should the stars also go out? 'Revachol is still. Silent. Decades of unrest, corruption and capital gain have reduced it to a shell of a city. And yet, under these sullen skies, a miracle is happening. The limbed and headed machine of pain and undignified suffering is firing up again.' My review of Hollow Knight: Silksong for Video Games Chronicle. 'Hollow Knight: Silksong review: A game that intends to make you suffer, even to its own detriment. Team Cherry’s sequel has a clear mission statement, but doesn’t seem to consider the consequences. 3/5 stars.' My review of Demonschool for Rock Paper Shotgun, included in RPS' Bestest Bests category. 'Demonschool review Saturday morning carcasses.'
November 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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talistheintrovert.bsky.social
VIDEO OUT NOW: did you miss the discourse between buddie fans and Richard Siken on twitter last weekend? don't worry, i've got you covered 🫡
youtu.be/NU82mPgumjs
Richard Siken is NOT your friend (ft. buddie fans)
YouTube video by talistheintrovert
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November 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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antlervel.vet
3 years ago today, Riot Games offered me a job making more money than I ever thought I’d make in my life. I had 19 interviews over 2.5 months to get it. Partner and I were moving to LA for it. I put in notice at my job and apartment.

2 weeks later they rescinded the offer due to “headcount issues”.
Facebook memory. On this day 3 years ago Stella Sacco Nov 15, 2022 I am happy beyond words to say that Riot has told me the job is mine. 289 comments 2 shares
November 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
zeitgeistmistress.bsky.social
My wife is so unbelievably hot, chat, I'm the luckiest girl ever
deviousbec.bsky.social Devious Bec @deviousbec.bsky.social · 23d
Oh, by the way
Portrait photo of bec with matte black lip stain, green eyeshadow and thin black eyeliner, wearing a black shirt Photo of bec with matte black lip stain, green eyeshadow and thin black eyeliner, wearing a black shirt, studded choker, skinny jeans, fishnet gloves with rhinestones and a pair of studded leather gloves over the top
November 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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aranock.bsky.social
To celebrate our favourite holiday of the year, @traulisms.bsky.social and I will be doing a Halloween stream tomorrow starting at 5 pm CST(Sask time) on my youtube and twitch! 🎃
If you are interested in the schedule and donation rewards, heres the info sheet:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Aranock and Traulisms Halloween Hijinks
Schedule (subject to change due to the whims of the hosts, times in CST[sask], we may go longer) 17:00 Plants Vs Zombies 18:00 Plants Vs Zombies 19:00 Phasmophobia 20:00 Phasmophobia 21:00 Back 4 Blo...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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darkside-ashley.bsky.social
is this anything
October 28, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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deviousbec.bsky.social
Find yourself someone who will listen to you read from The 36 Lessons of Vivec and still tell you they love you at the end.
deviousbec.bsky.social Devious Bec @deviousbec.bsky.social · Oct 26
@zeitgeistmistress.bsky.social Morrowind musical together tonight. It took us about 3 and a half because we kept pausing so I could explain things like Chimer culture, the Psijic Endeavour, Good and Bad Daedra, space travel, gay timetravel cyborgs, CHIM, and more. As you can see we had a lot of fun.
October 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
zeitgeistmistress.bsky.social
This would fix the economy
darkfry.bsky.social Masahiro Darkfry @darkfry.bsky.social · Oct 16
Hello Sharks. Today I've come to pitch "the Succ-u-bus". A bus where all the passengers get succ'ed by hot demon ladies during the trip. It looks like every other bus. I am seeking an investment of 300 billion dollars
October 17, 2025 at 8:18 AM
zeitgeistmistress.bsky.social
If Baldur's Gate 3 made Withers look like this, the game would've sold a million copies by now smh
On the left side of the image, the text says "designed with gamers in mind" Below is the screenshot of Withers with a pair of boobs from the "Withers Big Naturals" mod. On the right side the text says "Designed with Activists in Mind" Below is the screenshot of just normal Witchers from Baldur's Gate 3.
October 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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deviousbec.bsky.social
Lmao fucked up my marriage announcement post god DAMNIT. @zeitgeistmistress.bsky.social *and I* are engaged. To be *married*.
deviousbec.bsky.social Devious Bec @deviousbec.bsky.social · Oct 9
It happened a couple of weeks ago now, but I figured it's about time I announce publically to my lovely friends on Bluesky that the beautiful @zeitgeistmistress.bsky.social are engaged!
October 9, 2025 at 10:23 AM
zeitgeistmistress.bsky.social
WE ARE LIVE!

www.youtube.com/live/7HcowxM...
September 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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zeitgeistmistress.bsky.social
HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!

This Saturday September 20th I will be hosting a live playthrough of @sunsetvisitor.studio 1000xResist to raise money and help my friend @ashodin.com with an unexpected medical emergency.

Join me on this journey through the best game of 2024 and let's do some good together!
A poster for the Emergency Mutual Aid stream. Featuring: Darkfry, Errant Signal, Talistheintrovert, Questing Refuge, Ashley Schofield, Kai After Kai, TSD Talks and more September 20th 16:00 BST, 11:00 ET, 08:00 PT, 01:00 AEST
September 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
zeitgeistmistress.bsky.social
HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!

This Saturday September 20th I will be hosting a live playthrough of @sunsetvisitor.studio 1000xResist to raise money and help my friend @ashodin.com with an unexpected medical emergency.

Join me on this journey through the best game of 2024 and let's do some good together!
A poster for the Emergency Mutual Aid stream. Featuring: Darkfry, Errant Signal, Talistheintrovert, Questing Refuge, Ashley Schofield, Kai After Kai, TSD Talks and more September 20th 16:00 BST, 11:00 ET, 08:00 PT, 01:00 AEST
September 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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savean.bzky.team
So, as stated, my living situation got pretty fucked up after I came out.

I'm in full flight mode thanks to the wrong people finding out and I have to move to a new place pronto.

However, I'm going to be short on funds thanks to needing to buy basically everything new.

Any help would be lovely 🖤
Donate to Help Amy Move to A Safe Place, organized by Amy De'Ath
Hi, I'm Amy and I recently came out as trans. Because of where I was living and the people I … Amy De'Ath needs your support for Help Amy Move to A Safe Place
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September 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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4kitsake.bsky.social
Soft launching the GFM before I go all in next month

I'm at a point with my transition related debts and ability to afford hair removal treatments that I need a little help to get out of the hole I'm in

www.gofundme.com/f/help-kit-w...
Donate to Help Kit with transition costs, organized by Kit Lynch
Hi I'm Kit, I'm a trans woman who has been medically transitioning for around two years. Over… Kit Lynch needs your support for Help Kit with transition costs
www.gofundme.com
August 26, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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darkfry.bsky.social
Office Lady Yuri @shenanigansen.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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sundayexperiments.bsky.social
PRESENT DAY

PRESENT TIME
August 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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robcham.bsky.social
DIY > AI
July 1, 2025 at 2:44 AM
zeitgeistmistress.bsky.social
Slightly diminish a band: Eight Inch Nails
deviousbec.bsky.social Devious Bec @deviousbec.bsky.social · Aug 13
Slightly diminish a band: The Vice Presidents of the United States of America
eigenvectrix.myatproto.social moFREE LINKgirl @eigenvectrix.myatproto.social · Aug 13
Slightly diminish a band: #000001 Sabbath
August 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
zeitgeistmistress.bsky.social
Wellp, that was a fun discovery.

YouTube's Restricted Mode completely wiped my channel
Nina's YouTube channel page with the Restricted Mode turned on. It shows 0 videos
August 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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ianboudreau.com
I think everyone should be paying attention to what payment processors are doing to independent game developers right now. Games have been the testbed for a lot of the shittiest ideas going right now and you better believe this effort will broaden its goals quickly
dominictarason.com Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.com · Aug 13
More and more people reporting today that Stripe - the payment processor that Itch said were putting the most pressure on them - now have staff actively confirming that yes, they are censoring LGBT content, adult or otherwise. That this is official company policy.

This seems kinda significant.
August 13, 2025 at 3:12 AM