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Otome Niki @otomeniki.bsky.social · 1d

Here's one for the memers and the dreamers: I wrote about Final Fantasy Tactics memes and art criticism for Stop Caring! Check it out!

Artemis Octavio @stopcar.ing · 2d

New article is live on Stop Caring

This one from @otomeniki.bsky.social, who argues that Final Fantasy Tactics memes engages audiences in a unique form of reader-response theory. Which *is* art criticism, even if it doesn't *look* like art criticism.

Give it a read and a share!

Final Fantasy Tactics Memes Prove Video Games are Art

Final Fantasy Tactics memes engage audiences in an unique form of reader-response.

www.stopcar.ing

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Michael Sollosi, Trailing Dawn @evokerfordogs.bsky.social · 2d

Don’t blame Niki for all these Final Fantasy Tactics memes. Blame yourself or God.

Artemis Octavio @stopcar.ing · 2d

New article is live on Stop Caring

This one from @otomeniki.bsky.social, who argues that Final Fantasy Tactics memes engages audiences in a unique form of reader-response theory. Which *is* art criticism, even if it doesn't *look* like art criticism.

Give it a read and a share!

Final Fantasy Tactics Memes Prove Video Games are Art

Final Fantasy Tactics memes engage audiences in an unique form of reader-response.

www.stopcar.ing

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Artemis Octavio @stopcar.ing · 2d

New article is live on Stop Caring

This one from @otomeniki.bsky.social, who argues that Final Fantasy Tactics memes engages audiences in a unique form of reader-response theory. Which *is* art criticism, even if it doesn't *look* like art criticism.

Give it a read and a share!

Final Fantasy Tactics Memes Prove Video Games are Art

Final Fantasy Tactics memes engage audiences in an unique form of reader-response.

www.stopcar.ing

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Otome Niki @otomeniki.bsky.social · 13d

its galumpin' dododops #itemLabelUnendingNightmare

An image of Galumpin Dops from itemLabel in a dark and scary rainy forest. The Dops are green, red, and purple, and they are wearing one yellow raincoat all together. They are labeled "&," "?," and "!."

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daily alucard ⚰️ @alucarddaily.bsky.social · 20d

Happy Autumnal Equinox 🧡🍂

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Abigail Larson @abigaillarson.com · 24d

a sketch with digital color of a woman resting her head on her arms on top of a open book. Tangled branches envelope her, and a goblin pokes its head over the table.

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Otome Niki @otomeniki.bsky.social · 25d

I hope there's no change in the plan

a close up of a man 's face with a serious expression

Alt: An animated GIF from Yakuza 3 of Yoshitaka Mine smirking.

media.tenor.com

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Otome Niki @otomeniki.bsky.social · Sep 12

The kids who get the game for the holidays might not even have the chance to get Mega Greninja if the online seasons are short enough🙁And launch players can't deposit the items into HOME to keep for a later save file...

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Otome Niki @otomeniki.bsky.social · Sep 12

For me, both Raichu's tail and ears are non-negotiable, iconic elements of its design. I've also always preferred Raichu over Pikachu. So the Megas essentially being "half Pikachu" and specifically over the ears and tail makes me like them less, unfortunately.

Otome Niki @otomeniki.bsky.social · Sep 12

After seeing so much dislike towards Mega Dragonite's design, I'm surprised at how much people seem to like the Raichu Megas. Both feature big, "goofy" ears and tails that hearken back to their previous evolution.

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Chuck Tingle @chucktingle.bsky.social · Sep 9

WRITING IS FUN AND COOL

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Otome Niki @otomeniki.bsky.social · Sep 9

This mentality really is everywhere. When I used to teach, some students thought that someone getting extra time on a test was an "advantage," that it made the test "easier" for them. Except that more time on a test doesn't make it any easier. That's not what accessibility/accommodations are about.

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Otome Niki @otomeniki.bsky.social · Sep 7

Cardia (in a Hilda cosplay) and Yamper (in a Sisi cosplay)!
#pokemon #pokemonart #fanart #illustration

Fan art of Cardia from Code: Realize dressed in clothes styled after Hilda's outfit from Pokémon Black & White, and a Yamper from Pokémon Sword & Shield dressed like Sisi from Code: Realize.

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Leftist Gamer Memes @leftistgamermemes.bsky.social · Sep 6

🤖💞💁‍♀️

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Otome Niki @otomeniki.bsky.social · Sep 7

Cardia (in a Hilda cosplay) and Yamper (in a Sisi cosplay)!
#pokemon #pokemonart #fanart #illustration

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · Aug 26

Our #RandomEncounter panelists visit the RPGFan bazaar on this week's episode, as they discuss remake #StoryOfSeasons: Grand Bazaar, retro-style JRPG #Quartet, and their thoughts on #Gamescom2025! Check out this podcast below 🎧

Listen: www.rpgfan.com/2025/08/25/r...

Random Encounter 329 - Story of Seasons and Quartet artwork.

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · Aug 25

Grand Bazaar runs a rhythm similar to other games in the series, with some syncopation created by the weekly bazaar. Does this remake of the classic Harvest Moon game live up to the original?

Review: www.rpgfan.com/revie...

#StoryOfSeasons #HarvestMoon

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Rainy Studios (٭°̧̧̧ω°̧̧̧٭) – Art🎨, BL🌈 & 📝Queer Studies @samaburime.bsky.social · Aug 19

@earthklaans on twt summarized it best

"YT is applying post-processing to all shorts so they look more like Al. When their Gen Al Shorts feature launches users will be less likely to discern what's Al-slop & what's not; The audience will think Al is 'just as good'"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=86nh...

YouTube Is Using AI to Alter Content (and not telling us)

YouTube video by Rhett Shull

www.youtube.com

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Artemis Octavio @stopcar.ing · Jul 25

No essay for Stop Caring this month, but I am releasing this triple threat of personal updates/a call for pitches/a request for donations

If you are interested in writing for Stop Caring, please read this. I only have 4 spots available for the year, so the time to pitch is now/in the near future.

An Update + A Call For Pitches + 'The One Where We Ask For Money'

I think the title is pretty self-explanatory for this one.

www.stopcar.ing

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Diego (@ Japan) Argüello @diegoarguello.bsky.social · Jul 10

spine is taking pitches again, ranging from short ($30 for 150-300 words) to longer form pieces ($60 for 500-700 words). *please* read the guidelines carefully, which now reflect the current monthly budget. i want to hear from bipoc and queer folks first and foremost.

intothespine.com/write-for-us/

Write for Spine - Into The Spine

Do you want to write for Into The Spine? Here's everything you need to know, including rates and what we're looking for at the moment.

intothespine.com

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Otome Niki @otomeniki.bsky.social · Jul 9

This one always gets me...

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Bodega Cats @bodegacats.bsky.social · Jul 7

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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · Jul 4

Time to be livin' that #FantasyLife! 🐲 A rather great catch-all #RPG experience, even if it might lack depth in specific parts. But The Girl Who Steals Time will be a pleasant use of your time.

Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/fanta...

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Dan Whitehead @danwhitehead.net · Jul 1

"You say you only used AI for placeholder text, but in that text was a response from the AI saying 'here's a revised version'. Here's what I don't understand - why revise placeholder text? You see my problem? It just doesn't make sense to me. Why revise something nobody was meant to see, unless..."

Peter Falk as Columbo, looking quizzically at someone off camera.

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Otome Niki @otomeniki.bsky.social · Jun 20

Thanks for the fifth like! My next pick is "Lament of Orpheus" from Hades
youtu.be/Oll7pr4JVTQ?...

Hades - Lament of Orpheus

YouTube video by Supergiant Games

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