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Samwise the Not-So Brave

@samwise347.bsky.social

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I hop on socials to look up and talk about comic books (X-Men!), video games (the Xeno series!), anime (Gundam!), Major League Baseball (Go Yankees!), college football (Go Dawgs!), The Muppets or whatever other topic(s) tickles my fancy!

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Samwise the Not-So Brave @samwise347.bsky.social · Feb 7

As my inaugural post, I figure I'll list out the stuff I like/talk about:
- X-Men
- The Xeno series (Xenogears, Xenosaga and Xenoblade)
- Gundam (mostly Universal Century)
- Virtua Fighter
- Donkey Kong
- Godzilla
- Major League Baseball
- College football
- Misc.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 4h

People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.

We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position 👇

(Published Dec. 2024)

If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life

Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 8h

Consumer-facing "A.i." fucking sucks and you're embarrassing yourself if you pass it off for your actual thoughts.

Adam Mallinger @bitterscriptreader.bsky.social · 8h

“The humans won hands down when it came to notes, which require actual analysis rather than just distillation. The AI programs were ‘an almost total fail across the board.’”

Nice to know I wouldn’t have been so easily replaced at my old job by an A.I.

variety.com/2025/film/ne...

Hollywood Script Readers Fear They Could be Replaced by AI. They Set Up a Test to See Who Gives Better Feedback

Fearing they could be replaced, Hollywood script readers face off against AI programs to see who gives better feedback.

variety.com

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Ed Boon @noobde.bsky.social · 8h

After an incredible 37 year career, on October 1st, Dan Forden (1/4 of the original Mortal Kombat team) began his well earned retirement. I cannot overstate the impact Dan has made on pinball, videogames, NetherRealm & especially Mortal Kombat.

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Dan Forden retires + toasty

YouTube video by noobde

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Spooky Sammy Skeleton @ PRGE 825 @sammytighe.bsky.social · 10h

It’s #portfolioday!!

I’m a professional freelance artist who mostly focuses on gaming and anime. I work with YouTubers, indie devs, merch manufacturers, and many more!

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Digital Eclipse @digitaleclipse.bsky.social · 11h

ICYMI - The final list of games and their versions can be found here:

https://www.ign.com/articles/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection-final-lineup-confirmed-includes-version-of-ultimate-mortal-kombat-3-that-has-not-been-playable-anywhere-since-1997

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Andrew 🐻 @awd.bsky.social · 14h

Rest in Peace, Drew Struzan

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Guillermo del Toro @realgdt.bsky.social · 11h

The world lost a genial man, a genius communicator and a supreme artist. I lost a friend - beloved Drew.

Andrew 🐻 @awd.bsky.social · 14h

Rest in Peace, Drew Struzan

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Ayo @darrylayo.bsky.social · 13h

why the fuck would you want to see that

Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 1d

Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies

Want to See Marilyn Monroe in Game of Thrones? AI Could Make It Soon

Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies

www.scientificamerican.com

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ohfivepro.bsky.social @ohfivepro.bsky.social · 13h

In the Metal Slug series, did you know that the male and female characters use different handguns?

Marco and Tarma use the Murder-50AE whilst Eri and Fio use the 1915 Revolver because of its slender design. From an SNK Supporters Club newsletter I posted on the other site years ago

The 1915 Revolver ladies gun, with slender design

double page spread showing various Metal Slug equipment

A screenshot of Metal Slug 3 which shows, in a shock to nobody who has read my post, male & female characters holding different handguns in the game. There is also a fish on the beach. It has no gun, possibly due to a lack of arms & hands

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Fake Muppet Show Guests @fakemuppetguests.bsky.social · 12h

It's The Muppet Show with our very special guest star The Darkness!

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 13h

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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Comic Book Club @comicbookclub.bsky.social · 15h

Drew Struzan, iconic poster artist of Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and Star Wars, among others, has died at age 78.

Drew Struzan, Iconic Poster Artist Of Star Wars And Indiana Jones, Dead At Age 78

Drew Struzan, iconic poster artist of Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and Star Wars, among others, has died at age 78.

comicbookclublive.com

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Samwise the Not-So Brave @samwise347.bsky.social · 15h

That settles it: I'm starting my Hard Mode playthrough tonight with this skin.

I freakin' love this game. LOVE. IT.

Dotemu @dotemu.bsky.social · 15h

NINJA GAIDEN 4 is only one week away! ⚔️

Celebrate early with the new Yakumo skin, available NOW in NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound with its FREE update!

Samwise the Not-So Brave @samwise347.bsky.social · 17h

True, but I sometimes get nervous that Marvel will wanna do some throwback NM relaunch and demote her.

Samwise the Not-So Brave @samwise347.bsky.social · 17h

I have a few:
- Jean/Logan is a HORRIBLE pairing. Seriously, they're awful together. Claremont's biggest mistake
- Bishop was at his best as a character when he was evil post-Messiah CompleX
- Magik should be a permanent fixture on the main team. She's outgrown the New Mutants

X-Men Don't Need Britches 💙💛 @rphutch1975.bsky.social · 1d

What's an opinion about X-Men that'll get you sent to jail? Is Jean really interesting or really boring? Should Logan have stayed dead? Do you think a certain x-mens outfit is positively horrendous even though people seem to love it?

The Brood Saga is better than Dark Phoenix imo 🤷

Samwise the Not-So Brave @samwise347.bsky.social · 18h

...That's not Dissidia.

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MostlyBones @mostlybones.bsky.social · 1d

The number 1 Virtual Boy Fan

#X-Men #Cyclops #Virtualboy #art #Nintendo #switch2 #artmoots #XMen #fanart

Cyclops from the X-Men, approving of Nintendo's Virtual Boy. Cyclops can only see in red, and the Virtual Boy's primary color is red. A good match!

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Samwise the Not-So Brave @samwise347.bsky.social · 18h

I'd say, "Change my mind," but you can't.

A screen capture from the X-Men arcade game (1992).

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

My statement on today's profoundly moving scenes in Israel and Palestine.

Today’s scenes of Israelis and Palestinians are profoundly moving: Israeli hostages being freed and families reunited after years of fear, uncertainty, and torture; the first days in Gaza without relentless Israeli bombardment of Palestinians as families return to rubble and loved ones freed from detention.

There is finally a glimmer of hope that this ceasefire will hold and the long difficult work of reconstruction can begin. I also know this news brings solace to millions of New Yorkers, who’ve felt the pain of the past few years. We have watched as our tax dollars have funded a genocide. The moral and human cost will be a lasting stain and requires accountability and real examination of our collective conscience and our government’s policies.

The responsibility now lies with those of us who believe in peace to make sure it endures, and that it is just. Once aid is delivered, the wounded are cared for, and a lasting agreement secured, we cannot look away. We must work towards a future built upon justice, one without occupation and apartheid, and for a world where every person can live with safety and dignity.

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Aaron Meyers @aaronmeyers.bsky.social · 1d

I love Mechs so much.

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Fighting Game Anniversaries @fganniversaries.bsky.social · 1d

On this day a year ago, concept artwork of Reina in Tekken 8 by was released by Mari Shimazaki in commemoration of the character’s birthday. The concept artwork is displayed below.

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Samwise the Not-So Brave @samwise347.bsky.social · 1d

This is stupid. If Nintendo had known about these dumbass tariffs, I imagine they'd have delayed the Switch 2.

Knowingly launching a console in this environment is a sucker's game.

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MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls @marveltokon.bsky.social · 1d

Ready to join the community?
Come hang out on our official Discord server! Chat with other players and stay in the loop on what’s coming next.
👉 discord.gg/marveltokono...

Join the MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Discord Server!

Check out the MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls community on Discord - hang out with 9812 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 1d

NO KINGS, y'all! October 18! Find a rally near you and GO!

nokings.org

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Samwise the Not-So Brave @samwise347.bsky.social · 2d

As far as I'm concerned, all they need to do is an HD port of Dissidia Duodecim.

Of course, modern Square seems allergic to making good decisions so it'll never happen.