Alan Au
@alanau.bsky.social
Trickster disciple. 🦊 Game developer. 🎲️✂ Emeritus data generalist. 📊 Delightfully imperfect. ☁️ Not that kind of doctor. 🎓 [E] Itsatrap 🎮 He/Him
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Alan Au
@alanau.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Days since uttering "what the actual fuck?": 0
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I hope that "Horizon Hunters Gathering" succeeds, but I also feel like it isn't for me, which sucks because I like the other Horizon games.
Specifically, Hunters Gathering appears to borrow heavily from hero-shooter action games, but in doing so it dilutes the parts that make the franchise unique.
Specifically, Hunters Gathering appears to borrow heavily from hero-shooter action games, but in doing so it dilutes the parts that make the franchise unique.
Horizon Hunters Gathering looks like it could be a good time if one had friends.
But it's wild to see Destiny, Battle Royale and Overwatch smushed together into a Fortnite look with robot dinosaurs in 2026.
But it's wild to see Destiny, Battle Royale and Overwatch smushed together into a Fortnite look with robot dinosaurs in 2026.
February 8, 2026 at 9:41 PM
I hope that "Horizon Hunters Gathering" succeeds, but I also feel like it isn't for me, which sucks because I like the other Horizon games.
Specifically, Hunters Gathering appears to borrow heavily from hero-shooter action games, but in doing so it dilutes the parts that make the franchise unique.
Specifically, Hunters Gathering appears to borrow heavily from hero-shooter action games, but in doing so it dilutes the parts that make the franchise unique.
Wait, the wedding during the Bad Bunny half time show was a real wedding? 😍
I'm not normally into American football, but I appreciate the Super Bowl as a cultural event.
And right now, it's also the fantasy of having rules that are enforced. 😎
And right now, it's also the fantasy of having rules that are enforced. 😎
February 9, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Wait, the wedding during the Bad Bunny half time show was a real wedding? 😍
And now the local fireworks. 😎
I'm not normally into American football, but I appreciate the Super Bowl as a cultural event.
And right now, it's also the fantasy of having rules that are enforced. 😎
And right now, it's also the fantasy of having rules that are enforced. 😎
February 9, 2026 at 3:29 AM
And now the local fireworks. 😎
I hope that "Horizon Hunters Gathering" succeeds, but I also feel like it isn't for me, which sucks because I like the other Horizon games.
Specifically, Hunters Gathering appears to borrow heavily from hero-shooter action games, but in doing so it dilutes the parts that make the franchise unique.
Specifically, Hunters Gathering appears to borrow heavily from hero-shooter action games, but in doing so it dilutes the parts that make the franchise unique.
Horizon Hunters Gathering looks like it could be a good time if one had friends.
But it's wild to see Destiny, Battle Royale and Overwatch smushed together into a Fortnite look with robot dinosaurs in 2026.
But it's wild to see Destiny, Battle Royale and Overwatch smushed together into a Fortnite look with robot dinosaurs in 2026.
February 8, 2026 at 9:41 PM
I hope that "Horizon Hunters Gathering" succeeds, but I also feel like it isn't for me, which sucks because I like the other Horizon games.
Specifically, Hunters Gathering appears to borrow heavily from hero-shooter action games, but in doing so it dilutes the parts that make the franchise unique.
Specifically, Hunters Gathering appears to borrow heavily from hero-shooter action games, but in doing so it dilutes the parts that make the franchise unique.
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As per usual I started late but I’m here!! Hourlies!!!!
February 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
As per usual I started late but I’m here!! Hourlies!!!!
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Do I know any composers/audio folk going to GDC who are open to helping a first-time GDC goer in their discipline find all the cool stuff? Asking for a friend!
February 8, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Do I know any composers/audio folk going to GDC who are open to helping a first-time GDC goer in their discipline find all the cool stuff? Asking for a friend!
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I'm stoked that the Humble Bundle of my and @annaleen.bsky.social's books from Tor has raised nearly $5000 for the TGI Justice Project and Miss Major/Alexander Lee Black Trans Cultural Center.
www.humblebundle.com/books/charli...
Let me tell you about when I went to the TGIJP's anniversary party
www.humblebundle.com/books/charli...
Let me tell you about when I went to the TGIJP's anniversary party
Humble Book Bundle: Charlie Jane Anders & Annalee Newitz by TOR
Don’t miss this bundle of novels and story collections from acclaimed authors Charlie Jane Anders and Annalee Newitz! Pay what you want and support charity!
www.humblebundle.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM
I'm stoked that the Humble Bundle of my and @annaleen.bsky.social's books from Tor has raised nearly $5000 for the TGI Justice Project and Miss Major/Alexander Lee Black Trans Cultural Center.
www.humblebundle.com/books/charli...
Let me tell you about when I went to the TGIJP's anniversary party
www.humblebundle.com/books/charli...
Let me tell you about when I went to the TGIJP's anniversary party
I'm not normally into American football, but I appreciate the Super Bowl as a cultural event.
And right now, it's also the fantasy of having rules that are enforced. 😎
And right now, it's also the fantasy of having rules that are enforced. 😎
February 8, 2026 at 3:42 PM
I'm not normally into American football, but I appreciate the Super Bowl as a cultural event.
And right now, it's also the fantasy of having rules that are enforced. 😎
And right now, it's also the fantasy of having rules that are enforced. 😎
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Sometimes I wonder if it's a superpower or a curse to be able to look beyond people's titles and see who they are as a person.
July 27, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Sometimes I wonder if it's a superpower or a curse to be able to look beyond people's titles and see who they are as a person.
The Muppet Show (2026)
i wonder if the famous guest actor is the murderer
February 8, 2026 at 3:10 PM
The Muppet Show (2026)
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the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
MY KIDS: so why are there muppets in the AUDIENCE
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
February 8, 2026 at 6:22 AM
the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
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I think that the best way to build an audience for your writing is to write interesting things that people will want to read.
February 8, 2026 at 1:46 AM
I think that the best way to build an audience for your writing is to write interesting things that people will want to read.
So here's the thing: if you're using AI slop in your ads, I will think less of your company. Because if you can't be bothered to put in the work yourself, I can't be bothered to spend my money on it.
February 7, 2026 at 11:38 PM
So here's the thing: if you're using AI slop in your ads, I will think less of your company. Because if you can't be bothered to put in the work yourself, I can't be bothered to spend my money on it.
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I typically only celebrate trickster holidays and food holidays. And the Super Bowl counts as a "food holiday."
February 7, 2026 at 8:59 AM
I typically only celebrate trickster holidays and food holidays. And the Super Bowl counts as a "food holiday."
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*taps mic* dating apps are just gatchas.
Thank you for your time.
Thank you for your time.
February 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
*taps mic* dating apps are just gatchas.
Thank you for your time.
Thank you for your time.
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"Remember, correlation is not causation ..."
"Remember, correlation is not causation ..."
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"I have a few notes..."
"I have a few notes..."
"Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work."
Stop. Back up. You just came through that door. No don't look at that, you know that's there. Look at the ground. They always look at the ground. Now, what does the player see? What do they understand right now?
Stop. Back up. You just came through that door. No don't look at that, you know that's there. Look at the ground. They always look at the ground. Now, what does the player see? What do they understand right now?
February 7, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"Remember, correlation is not causation ..."
"Remember, correlation is not causation ..."
I typically only celebrate trickster holidays and food holidays. And the Super Bowl counts as a "food holiday."
February 7, 2026 at 8:59 AM
I typically only celebrate trickster holidays and food holidays. And the Super Bowl counts as a "food holiday."
Oh yay! @selmaleh.bsky.social's character is back in Helldivers 2 and sounding very cheerful! Welcome back! 🫡
February 7, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Oh yay! @selmaleh.bsky.social's character is back in Helldivers 2 and sounding very cheerful! Welcome back! 🫡
The topic of self-driving cars is weird. And yes, the tech sort of works, but it doesn't work so well that I would trust it on public roads.
So really, they're overselling something that kind of works by saying it fully works, which is still a form of deception.
So really, they're overselling something that kind of works by saying it fully works, which is still a form of deception.
Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
It Turns Out Waymos Are Being Controlled by Workers in the Philippines
During a Congressional hearing, Waymo's chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, was grilled over the company's reliance on overseas workers.
futurism.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:38 PM
The topic of self-driving cars is weird. And yes, the tech sort of works, but it doesn't work so well that I would trust it on public roads.
So really, they're overselling something that kind of works by saying it fully works, which is still a form of deception.
So really, they're overselling something that kind of works by saying it fully works, which is still a form of deception.
"Be kind. Bring joy. Repeat." ❤️
I took the Colbert Questionert!
Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/HPONVyNiWsU?...
Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/HPONVyNiWsU?...
February 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
"Be kind. Bring joy. Repeat." ❤️
Economics are magic, and part of me thinks I should get better at understanding it. But some parts of it are definitely cursed. And I wonder if it's possible to recognize which parts those are.
February 6, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Economics are magic, and part of me thinks I should get better at understanding it. But some parts of it are definitely cursed. And I wonder if it's possible to recognize which parts those are.