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Hourly Videogame Box Art @vgboxart.bsky.social · 4h

DRINK!

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poondonkus @poondonkus.bsky.social · 3h

just as fantasy villains love magical orbs, sci-fi villains love energy cubes

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poondonkus @poondonkus.bsky.social · 4h

Japan just doesn't fuck with FPS games the same way America does

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BYCTOM @byctom.bsky.social · 19h

this is the most like a mike tyson's punch out guy i have ever seen anyone look

Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick making an intense face as he prepares to throw the ball

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poondonkus @poondonkus.bsky.social · 5h

getting thrown into an electrical box that one time probably didn't help, either

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poondonkus @poondonkus.bsky.social · 5h

that clip stands out in my head because it feels like it ought to be a 2017 spot with like Osprey and Naito or something, but instead it's from the early 90s

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What’s the Hold Up Pod Dan @jacketdan.bsky.social · 1d

He did it again for the 5 year anniversary

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poondonkus @poondonkus.bsky.social · 5h

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T7V...

Mutoh and Bam Bam Bigelow Flip Each Other Off

YouTube video by Dibidah John

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Herheim@Commissions open!/リクエスト大歓迎 @herheim731.bsky.social · 1d

Hello! I Love video games & Draw A Lot!
#ELDENRING #PortofolioDay

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poondonkus @poondonkus.bsky.social · 5h

I feel the same way about Disney, or WWE, etc. It's not that these brands are inherently sacred and deserving of respect, but that I think a company has a responsibility to its audience.

They're evil, blood-sucking corporations, but they ought to have the decency to make beautiful art, y'know?

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poondonkus @poondonkus.bsky.social · 5h

You've got the money to move heaven and earth, you've got the hearts of millions of people in your hands, and all you want to do is... this?

it's just such a waste, is all.

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poondonkus @poondonkus.bsky.social · 5h

broadly, my issue with Pokemon is that on an artistic level, I think the #1 most popular media franchise in history should have the self-respect to fucking act like it.

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EndSky @end-sky.bsky.social · 11h

Problem with the Pokemon budget discourse is that people seem unable to consider that "Western AAA is unsustainably overbudgeted" and "Pokemon shouldn't have a smaller budget than Hundred Line" are two statements which can be true at the same time.

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poondonkus @poondonkus.bsky.social · 6h

he's just a dude!!

poondonkus @poondonkus.bsky.social · 6h

what the heck

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poondonkus @poondonkus.bsky.social · 16h

how the fuck was I supposed to know that the Yugioh card Time Eater is meant to look like this

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poondonkus @poondonkus.bsky.social · 16h

ears flapping so much you could use them as a fan

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poondonkus @poondonkus.bsky.social · 16h

at first I was like

but then I was like

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poondonkus @poondonkus.bsky.social · 16h

reading Strikeout Pitch really feels like this

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poondonkus @poondonkus.bsky.social · 16h

get the FUCK out of my ballpark

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poondonkus @poondonkus.bsky.social · 16h

...I was saying "Ms. Agawa you're so cute"

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𝕯𝖚𝖓𝖌𝖊𝖔𝖓𝖑𝖚𝖘𝖙.˚⊹.🎃₊˚𖦹⋆ @dungeonlust.com · 16h

Art by • Ayami Kojima

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Jon Bois @jonbois.bsky.social · 18h

rip to an unbelievable artist youtu.be/T3CunfPYkME?...

D'Angelo and The Vanguard - The Charade (Audio)

YouTube video by DAngeloVEVO

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DK Vine @dkvine.com · 18h

Today was Gregg Mayles' last day at Rare. He posted this lovely little farewell over on social media. Since he's not on Bluesky, I hope he doesn't mind me sharing it here.

There's probably no video game designer, let alone creative mind, who has had as much of a positive impact on my life as Gregg.

A poem by Gregg Mayles, including a photo of him looking out at the countryside with Googly Eyes.

A Rather Resplendent Rewarding Rare Ramble

Grant me moments of your time,
To tell a story versed in rhyme,

In eighty nine this tale does start,
When famous wall did fall apart.

Still standing tall a lad left school,
Who'd employ this daydreaming fool?

A chance arose to go into banking,
Choice he ignored and forever thanking,

Local paper had tiny ad,
Go join Rare? WHAT! You must be mad!

He tested games then got into design,
Which somehow turned out reasonably fine,

Mentored by the Ultimate greats,
Expectations of Rare game traits,

Each game adding to his skills,
A memorable ride of many thrills,

First three toads and then some apes,
Donkey, Diddy, barrels of japes,

Grand adventures of bird and bear,
Whacking Ghoulies with haunted chair,

Critters of paper in gardening charm,
Sporting parties waving leg and arm,

Sailing pirates through stormy weather.
Players creating stories together,

Others too, much less well known,
With Rare magic in them sown,

Wonderful games made by splendid teams,
Enchanting players have been their dreams,

The Ruby Ramble one final chapter.
Of lovingly crafted games and laughter,

For here is where this story ends,
Thirty six years it's been my friends,

For come the day October fourteen,
At Manor Park then no longer seen,

His sack of fun upon his back,
To set off down a different track,

Leaving behind some parting advice,
Have no fear, it's helpful and nice,

If captivating players is what you seek,
Keep on making Rare games unique!

Now time to start new tales to tell,
Farewell to Rare he waves, farewell!

Gregg

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Matt McMuscles @mattmcmuscles.bsky.social · 18h

RIP to Drew Struzen, the greatest to ever do it. 🙌

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