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Jess 🌹 @jessarosegames.bsky.social · 10d

I'm an official co-streamer for the @horrorgameawards.bsky.social Join me at 2pm EST to see some amazing games and creators!

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · 10d

Don’t miss our next event: A Horror/Halloween themed raid train to raise money for @transempowerment.org October 23rd-26th!

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · 10d

August’s Retro Rainbow Raid Recap
@jayjustice.net @1000-stars.bsky.social @papioddly.bsky.social @orangelightning.bsky.social @nerdyfiona.bsky.social @blaireshadowpaw.bsky.social @consort.bsky.social @melodywisp.bsky.social @lillikat.vtubers.social @cicizume.bsky.social @amandaonmaui.bsky.social

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 31

What will happen to our pikmin? Check out @melodywisp.bsky.social as they collect them all up!
12-4pm EDT

Twitch.tv/melody_wisp

After Melody we head to @anjakeister.bsky.social for the event finale!
4-8pm EDT

#retrogaming #retrogames #pikmin #vtubers

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 31

Always a pleasure to have you!

Lilli Kat [On Hiatus] @lillikat.vtubers.social · Aug 31

Meowdy! Sorry I went quiet I get so tired after streams but thank you @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social for having me on for this weekend!

We were raided by @kamigala.bsky.social @amyohvt.bsky.social and @orangelightning.bsky.social

See you all next time!

#Envtuber #Vclips #VtuberClips

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 31

@consort.bsky.social is just getting started on the divisive game Megaman X5- come check it out and decide how you feel about it!
8am-12pm EDT

twitch.tv/consort

After Consort we head to @melodywisp.bsky.social playing Pikman 2 from 12-4pm EDT

#retrogaminglife #retrogamer #gaymer #megaman

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 31

Blaire_Shadowpaw solving puzzles and reaving souls for fun 4-8am EDT

Twitch.tv/blaire_Shadowpaw

After Blaire we head to @consort.bsky.social playing some Megaman X5 from 8am-12pm EDT

#retrogaminglife #retrogames #retrogamer #nostalgia

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 31

Will @nerdyfiona.bsky.social be able to complete her Super Mario 64 speed run?!? Watch along and find out from 12-4am EDT

Twitch.tv/nerdyfion

After Fiona we head to @blaireshadowpaw.bsky.social playing Legacy of Kaia from 4-8am EDT

#speedrun #speedrunner #supermario64 #retrogamer

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 30

We are BLESSED with an appearance by Carmen Asada ( @papioddly.bsky.social ) tonight playing some Super Monkeyball 2 from 4-8pm EDT
Twitch.tv/papioddly_

After Papi we head to @anjakeister.bsky.social playing Pokémon Snap 8pm- midnight

#retro #dragqueens #drag #retrogaming

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 30

Our next streamer @1000-stars.bsky.social has not played Spyro before, except the free demo from Crash Bandicoot, so come see how she does!
12:30-4pm EDT
Twitch.tv/1000_stars

After Aisleyne we head to @papioddly.bsky.social playing Super Monkeyball from 2 4-8pm EDT

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 30

Come see @lillikat tell you all about how much they love Viewtiful Joe and mech fighting from 8am-12pm EDT
Twitch.tv/lillikatVT

After LilliKat we head to @1000-stars.bsky.social playing Spiro the Dragon from 12-4pm EDT / 5-9pm BST

#retrogaminglife #mech #retrogaming #retrogamers

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 30

Nothing beats a fun retro boss battle! Check out @orangelightning.bsky.social fighting it out with Ratchet and Clank from 4-8am EDT.
Twitch.tv/orangeandpeachy

After OrangeAndPeachy we head to @lillikat.vtubers.social playing Viewtiful Joe 8am-12pm

#retrogame #retrogaming #ratchetandclank #gaymer

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Anja Keister @anjakeister.bsky.social · Aug 30

This lineup of streamers and games is so cool, don't miss it!

And hey, if you jump on the raid train and just leave us open in a tab for the weekend - TA-DAA! - you found a free way to help out a bunch of LGBTQ nerds!

The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 30

THIS WEEKEND’S EVENT SCHEDULE!

@amandaonmaui.bsky.social @jayjustice.net @orangelightning.bsky.social @lillikat.vtubers.social @1000-stars.bsky.social @papioddly.bsky.social @anjakeister.bsky.social @nerdyfiona.bsky.social @blaireshadowpaw.bsky.social @consort.bsky.social @melodywisp.bsky.social

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melody | Captioning/Stenography VTuber @melodywisp.bsky.social · Aug 30

im gonna be revisiting Pikmin 2 on Sunday at 12-4 PM EDT for the (Retro) Rainbow Raid Relay!

i have never improved at Pikmin, not once, not ever.

so watch me cry in despair as my poor lil guys are sacrificed one by one!

#VTuber

The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 29

TIME FOR ANOTHER RAINBOW RAID RELAY!
This time we are celebrating retro games with 56 hours of retro themed streams from our collection of LGBTQ+ twitch streamers!

We will be joined by @melodywisp.bsky.social Sunday 12-4pm EDT as they play Pikmin 2

twitch.tv/melody_wisp

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 30

Don’t miss @jayjustice.net playing Knights of the Old Republic and calling these Star Wars characters on their sh*t.

12-4am EDT
Twitch.tv/ThatJayJustice

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 30

THIS WEEKEND’S EVENT SCHEDULE!

@amandaonmaui.bsky.social @jayjustice.net @orangelightning.bsky.social @lillikat.vtubers.social @1000-stars.bsky.social @papioddly.bsky.social @anjakeister.bsky.social @nerdyfiona.bsky.social @blaireshadowpaw.bsky.social @consort.bsky.social @melodywisp.bsky.social

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MelodicButtonmash @melodicbuttonmash.bsky.social · Aug 29

I played The Sims 1 and 2 and have been using The Sims 3 to distract myself the past few weeks. (4 doesn't exist because there's no way I'm spending all that money on expansions *again*.) So I'm super excited to watch a fellow queer streamer play SIMS1 starting at 8pm EDT!

twitch.tv/amandaonmaui

The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 28

We're celebrating retro games w/ 56 hours of retro themed streams from our LGBTQ+ twitch streamers!

Our final Friday stream from 8pm until midnight is the RRR debut of @amandaonmaui.bsky.social who will be creating chaos in old school SIMS1

twitch.tv/amandaonmaui

#retrogamers #sims

Promotional graphic for "Rainbow Raid Relay," an all-queer streamer marathon featuring 12 LGBTQ Twitch streamers for 56 hours. The graphic is on a bright green background. The title text in pixelated white font with a teal shadow dominates the top. A circular blue element in the upper right corner details the event. Below, a photo of Amandaonmaui, a blonde femme streamer, is featured, with her event time of Friday 8pm-midnight EDT and her game (SIMS1) listed.

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 30

Check out @amandaonmaui.bsky.social live right now taking us back in time with SIMS1 and it’s limited options!

Friday 8pm-Midnight EST
Twitch.tv/amandaonmaui

After Amanda we head to @jayjustice.net playing Knights of the Old Republic

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AmandaOnMaui @amandaonmaui.bsky.social · Aug 29

Sul sul! I'm participating in the Retro Rainbow Raid Relay today! I'm playing Sims 1 as my retro game. Penultimate day for Maui Humane Society Fundraiser! www.twitch.tv/amandaonmaui #Charity #Fundraiser #Twitch #RaidTrain #2SLGBTQIA #LGBTQIA2S #LGBTQ

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 29

Vampires beware, @cicizume.bsky.social is slaying y’all in Bokai!
Catch her stream 4-8pm EDT as part of the Retro Rainbow Raid Relay going- a queer streamer marathon going until Sunday 8pm EDT!

Twitch.tv/cicizume

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 29

We are celebrating retro games with 56 hours of retro themed streams from our collection of LGBTQ+ twitch streamers!

The finale of the event happens Sunday 4-8pm EDT hosted by @anjakeister.bsky.social playing older Jackbox games with members from the Rainbow Raid Relay

twitch.tv/AnjaKeister

Promotional graphic for the Rainbow Raid Relay, an all-queer streamer marathon. The image features text on a green background with a pixelated style. It lists that there are 12 different LGBTQ Twitch streamers for 56 straight hours. The image also has a picture of Anja with colorful hair, wearing glasses, and saluting, with text below identifying that she is hosting a Jackbox Games finale Sunday from 4-8pm EDT.

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 29

TIME FOR ANOTHER RAINBOW RAID RELAY!
This time we are celebrating retro games with 56 hours of retro themed streams from our collection of LGBTQ+ twitch streamers!

We will be joined by @melodywisp.bsky.social Sunday 12-4pm EDT as they play Pikmin 2

twitch.tv/melody_wisp

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 29

TIME FOR ANOTHER RAINBOW RAID RELAY!

This time we are celebrating retro games with 56 hours of retro themed streams from our collection of LGBTQ+ twitch streamers!

We are so happy to have @consort.bsky.social back for this event, and this time they are playing Megaman X5

twitch.tv/consort

Promotional graphic for the Retro Rainbow Raid Relay, an all-queer streamer marathon. The design features pixelated text against a bright green background. The top displays "Retro Rainbow Raid Relay: An All Queer Streamer Marathon," with a blue circle listing "12 different LGBTQ Twitch Streamers for 56 straight hours!". Below, the graphic promotes Consort (they/them) playing Megaman X5 on Sunday from 8 AM - 12 PM EDT, featuring a selfie of Consort.

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 29

TIME FOR ANOTHER RAINBOW RAID RELAY!

This time we are celebrating retro games with 56 hours of retro themed streams from our collection of LGBTQ+ twitch streamers!

Don't miss @blaireshadowpaw.bsky.social all the way from Australia playing the Legacy of Kain!

twitch.tv/blaire_shadowpaw

Promotional graphic for "Retro Rainbow Raid Relay," a 56-hour queer streamer marathon featuring 12 LGBTQ Twitch streamers. The graphic is lime green with white and black text. A photo of Blaire_Shadowpaw, who uses xe/xem pronouns, is featured, who will be playing "Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Remaster" on Sunday from 4-8 AM EDT. A blue circle in the top right indicates the duration of the event.

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The Rainbow Raid Relay @rainbowraidrelay.bsky.social · Aug 29

TIME FOR ANOTHER RAINBOW RAID RELAY!
This time we are celebrating retro games with 56 hours of retro themed streams from our collection of LGBTQ+ twitch streamers!

Kick off Sunday with @nerdyfiona.bsky.social who is revving up her engines with some Super Mario 64.

twitch.tv/nerdyfiona

Promotional graphic for the "Retro Rainbow Raid Relay," an all-queer streamer marathon. The image features the event's title in blocky, turquoise and white text, along with a tagline. A teal circle in the upper right details the event: 12 LGBTQ Twitch streamers for 56 straight hours. A photo of NerdyFiona, wearing glasses, smiling, and with text indicating they will play Super Mario 64 on Sunday from 12-4 AM EDT is centered at the bottom. The background is bright green.

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