Chris Trottier
@atomicpoet.bsky.social
The more I read about Jeffrey Epstein, the more I get the feeling he wasn’t a real upstanding guy.
February 3, 2026 at 11:25 PM
The more I read about Jeffrey Epstein, the more I get the feeling he wasn’t a real upstanding guy.
Folks, I’ve just located Heaven!
I’m at an actual 80s arcade. Actual real cabinets—not PCs running emulators. CRTs, not LCDs.
I can’t believe my eyes!
I’m at an actual 80s arcade. Actual real cabinets—not PCs running emulators. CRTs, not LCDs.
I can’t believe my eyes!
January 31, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Folks, I’ve just located Heaven!
I’m at an actual 80s arcade. Actual real cabinets—not PCs running emulators. CRTs, not LCDs.
I can’t believe my eyes!
I’m at an actual 80s arcade. Actual real cabinets—not PCs running emulators. CRTs, not LCDs.
I can’t believe my eyes!
Americans always ask, “Why is the world obsessed with us?”
No, no—why is USA obsessed with *us*?
We’re just minding our business. And you’re here acting like a Karen.
No, no—why is USA obsessed with *us*?
We’re just minding our business. And you’re here acting like a Karen.
January 29, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Americans always ask, “Why is the world obsessed with us?”
No, no—why is USA obsessed with *us*?
We’re just minding our business. And you’re here acting like a Karen.
No, no—why is USA obsessed with *us*?
We’re just minding our business. And you’re here acting like a Karen.
I was right.
“Alberta Independence” is an American psy-ops campaign.
The Trump administration continues to meet with Alberta separatists. What’s more the separatists are explicitly asking the U.S. to bankroll them.
www.ft.com/content/11dc...
“Alberta Independence” is an American psy-ops campaign.
The Trump administration continues to meet with Alberta separatists. What’s more the separatists are explicitly asking the U.S. to bankroll them.
www.ft.com/content/11dc...
Trump officials met group pushing Alberta independence from Canada
Separatists from oil-rich province try to capitalise on friction between White House and Mark Carney
www.ft.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:35 AM
I was right.
“Alberta Independence” is an American psy-ops campaign.
The Trump administration continues to meet with Alberta separatists. What’s more the separatists are explicitly asking the U.S. to bankroll them.
www.ft.com/content/11dc...
“Alberta Independence” is an American psy-ops campaign.
The Trump administration continues to meet with Alberta separatists. What’s more the separatists are explicitly asking the U.S. to bankroll them.
www.ft.com/content/11dc...
My mom used to be pro-Trump.
Today, I showed her that video of ICE shooting that man in Minneapolis. I showed her so she would see for herself exactly what happened.
She watched with absolute horror and disgust.
And for the first time ever, she called Trump a Nazi.
Today, I showed her that video of ICE shooting that man in Minneapolis. I showed her so she would see for herself exactly what happened.
She watched with absolute horror and disgust.
And for the first time ever, she called Trump a Nazi.
January 26, 2026 at 12:28 AM
My mom used to be pro-Trump.
Today, I showed her that video of ICE shooting that man in Minneapolis. I showed her so she would see for herself exactly what happened.
She watched with absolute horror and disgust.
And for the first time ever, she called Trump a Nazi.
Today, I showed her that video of ICE shooting that man in Minneapolis. I showed her so she would see for herself exactly what happened.
She watched with absolute horror and disgust.
And for the first time ever, she called Trump a Nazi.
Reading police opinions about ICE on Reddit.
They’re really not happy.
They think the whole situation in Minneapolis is a complete gong show, that ICE lacks training, and that they shouldn’t be allowed to hide their faces.
www.reddit.com/r/ProtectAnd...
They’re really not happy.
They think the whole situation in Minneapolis is a complete gong show, that ICE lacks training, and that they shouldn’t be allowed to hide their faces.
www.reddit.com/r/ProtectAnd...
[MEGATHREAD] Minneapolis shooting - 1/24
www.reddit.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Reading police opinions about ICE on Reddit.
They’re really not happy.
They think the whole situation in Minneapolis is a complete gong show, that ICE lacks training, and that they shouldn’t be allowed to hide their faces.
www.reddit.com/r/ProtectAnd...
They’re really not happy.
They think the whole situation in Minneapolis is a complete gong show, that ICE lacks training, and that they shouldn’t be allowed to hide their faces.
www.reddit.com/r/ProtectAnd...
Tabulo (2026) on #SteamDeck
So this is pitched as if chess and Balatro were combined. But what excites me about chess isn't the movements per se, but how they're used to take your opponent's pieces. So this one misses the mark for me.
youtu.be/EXLuBQ4AVXc
So this is pitched as if chess and Balatro were combined. But what excites me about chess isn't the movements per se, but how they're used to take your opponent's pieces. So this one misses the mark for me.
youtu.be/EXLuBQ4AVXc
Tabulo (2026) on #SteamDeck
YouTube video by Christopher Trottier
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Tabulo (2026) on #SteamDeck
So this is pitched as if chess and Balatro were combined. But what excites me about chess isn't the movements per se, but how they're used to take your opponent's pieces. So this one misses the mark for me.
youtu.be/EXLuBQ4AVXc
So this is pitched as if chess and Balatro were combined. But what excites me about chess isn't the movements per se, but how they're used to take your opponent's pieces. So this one misses the mark for me.
youtu.be/EXLuBQ4AVXc
Man of Nollyn (2026) on #SteamDeck
A noir #mysterygame with point & click adventure elements. Not a terrible game, but everything is just a little too average. And I guess too average is a way of saying it's not good.
youtu.be/rkN3CKypaC0
A noir #mysterygame with point & click adventure elements. Not a terrible game, but everything is just a little too average. And I guess too average is a way of saying it's not good.
youtu.be/rkN3CKypaC0
Man of Nollyn (2026) on #SteamDeck
YouTube video by Christopher Trottier
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Man of Nollyn (2026) on #SteamDeck
A noir #mysterygame with point & click adventure elements. Not a terrible game, but everything is just a little too average. And I guess too average is a way of saying it's not good.
youtu.be/rkN3CKypaC0
A noir #mysterygame with point & click adventure elements. Not a terrible game, but everything is just a little too average. And I guess too average is a way of saying it's not good.
youtu.be/rkN3CKypaC0
Solitary in the Library (2026) on #SteamDeck
A psychological #horrorgame about a student stuck in a haunted library. Plenty of people find it aesthetically pleasing. But I feel like this game is just... adequate. It just doesn't enthuse me.
youtu.be/nd1lS2HKa00
A psychological #horrorgame about a student stuck in a haunted library. Plenty of people find it aesthetically pleasing. But I feel like this game is just... adequate. It just doesn't enthuse me.
youtu.be/nd1lS2HKa00
Solitary in the Library (2026) on #SteamDeck
YouTube video by Christopher Trottier
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Solitary in the Library (2026) on #SteamDeck
A psychological #horrorgame about a student stuck in a haunted library. Plenty of people find it aesthetically pleasing. But I feel like this game is just... adequate. It just doesn't enthuse me.
youtu.be/nd1lS2HKa00
A psychological #horrorgame about a student stuck in a haunted library. Plenty of people find it aesthetically pleasing. But I feel like this game is just... adequate. It just doesn't enthuse me.
youtu.be/nd1lS2HKa00
Speakeasy Simulator (2026) on #SteamDeck
I get the appeal. Who wouldn't like to role-play as a Prohibition era bootlegger? Plus, it's just generally an interesting period of time with iconic music and style. Sadly, the execution is just not there. Not recommended.
youtu.be/RNWDxisFsb0
I get the appeal. Who wouldn't like to role-play as a Prohibition era bootlegger? Plus, it's just generally an interesting period of time with iconic music and style. Sadly, the execution is just not there. Not recommended.
youtu.be/RNWDxisFsb0
Speakeasy Simulator (2026) on #SteamDeck
YouTube video by Christopher Trottier
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Speakeasy Simulator (2026) on #SteamDeck
I get the appeal. Who wouldn't like to role-play as a Prohibition era bootlegger? Plus, it's just generally an interesting period of time with iconic music and style. Sadly, the execution is just not there. Not recommended.
youtu.be/RNWDxisFsb0
I get the appeal. Who wouldn't like to role-play as a Prohibition era bootlegger? Plus, it's just generally an interesting period of time with iconic music and style. Sadly, the execution is just not there. Not recommended.
youtu.be/RNWDxisFsb0
One Turn Kill (2026) on #SteamDeck
A deck building #RPG with anime graphics. A lot of people find this appealing, and I get why because it simply has a style lots of people love. But damn it, I have played so many games like this—and I kind of find it forgettable.
youtu.be/9Jt7Zcn8AIg
A deck building #RPG with anime graphics. A lot of people find this appealing, and I get why because it simply has a style lots of people love. But damn it, I have played so many games like this—and I kind of find it forgettable.
youtu.be/9Jt7Zcn8AIg
One Turn Kill (2026) on #SteamDeck
YouTube video by Christopher Trottier
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 3:21 AM
One Turn Kill (2026) on #SteamDeck
A deck building #RPG with anime graphics. A lot of people find this appealing, and I get why because it simply has a style lots of people love. But damn it, I have played so many games like this—and I kind of find it forgettable.
youtu.be/9Jt7Zcn8AIg
A deck building #RPG with anime graphics. A lot of people find this appealing, and I get why because it simply has a style lots of people love. But damn it, I have played so many games like this—and I kind of find it forgettable.
youtu.be/9Jt7Zcn8AIg
Deadcore Redux (2016) on #SteamDeck.
A fun little first person puzzle platformer. Like Portal, it has a gun that gives you specific powers. It's actually quite relaxing.
youtu.be/1pofZImMUEA
A fun little first person puzzle platformer. Like Portal, it has a gun that gives you specific powers. It's actually quite relaxing.
youtu.be/1pofZImMUEA
Deadcore Redux (2016) on #SteamDeck
YouTube video by Christopher Trottier
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Deadcore Redux (2016) on #SteamDeck.
A fun little first person puzzle platformer. Like Portal, it has a gun that gives you specific powers. It's actually quite relaxing.
youtu.be/1pofZImMUEA
A fun little first person puzzle platformer. Like Portal, it has a gun that gives you specific powers. It's actually quite relaxing.
youtu.be/1pofZImMUEA
The Fortress (2026) on #SteamDeck
Took a really long time to understand the controls because the tutorial is lacking. However, once you understand how things work, The Fortress becomes quite addictive. And I really love the art style too.
youtu.be/2ssM7lyhc9Y
Took a really long time to understand the controls because the tutorial is lacking. However, once you understand how things work, The Fortress becomes quite addictive. And I really love the art style too.
youtu.be/2ssM7lyhc9Y
The Fortress (2026) on #SteamDeck
YouTube video by Christopher Trottier
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 3:12 AM
The Fortress (2026) on #SteamDeck
Took a really long time to understand the controls because the tutorial is lacking. However, once you understand how things work, The Fortress becomes quite addictive. And I really love the art style too.
youtu.be/2ssM7lyhc9Y
Took a really long time to understand the controls because the tutorial is lacking. However, once you understand how things work, The Fortress becomes quite addictive. And I really love the art style too.
youtu.be/2ssM7lyhc9Y
Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon on Steam Deck.
So far, this is the best game of 2026. I know there will be other great games, but this one is absolutely amazing.
And this is actually part of the most rich ongoing JRPG sagas ever made, stretching back decades.
youtu.be/UELxI0TeO_Y
So far, this is the best game of 2026. I know there will be other great games, but this one is absolutely amazing.
And this is actually part of the most rich ongoing JRPG sagas ever made, stretching back decades.
youtu.be/UELxI0TeO_Y
Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon on #SteamDeck
YouTube video by Christopher Trottier
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon on Steam Deck.
So far, this is the best game of 2026. I know there will be other great games, but this one is absolutely amazing.
And this is actually part of the most rich ongoing JRPG sagas ever made, stretching back decades.
youtu.be/UELxI0TeO_Y
So far, this is the best game of 2026. I know there will be other great games, but this one is absolutely amazing.
And this is actually part of the most rich ongoing JRPG sagas ever made, stretching back decades.
youtu.be/UELxI0TeO_Y
Cursor Challenge (2016) on Steam Deck.
To me, this is "true" PC gaming in the sense that it's one of those games that require a mouse or trackpad. It's impossible to appreciate with any other input.
A simple arcade game. Purpose is to get the highest score. Not for everyone.
youtu.be/o8agqYmlXIA
To me, this is "true" PC gaming in the sense that it's one of those games that require a mouse or trackpad. It's impossible to appreciate with any other input.
A simple arcade game. Purpose is to get the highest score. Not for everyone.
youtu.be/o8agqYmlXIA
Cursor Challenge (2016) on #SteamDeck.
YouTube video by Christopher Trottier
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Cursor Challenge (2016) on Steam Deck.
To me, this is "true" PC gaming in the sense that it's one of those games that require a mouse or trackpad. It's impossible to appreciate with any other input.
A simple arcade game. Purpose is to get the highest score. Not for everyone.
youtu.be/o8agqYmlXIA
To me, this is "true" PC gaming in the sense that it's one of those games that require a mouse or trackpad. It's impossible to appreciate with any other input.
A simple arcade game. Purpose is to get the highest score. Not for everyone.
youtu.be/o8agqYmlXIA
Today, I learned about Hilaria Baldwin.
And USA is such a wild place.
Nowhere else can someone get fame and success simply by pretending they are from Spain.
And USA is such a wild place.
Nowhere else can someone get fame and success simply by pretending they are from Spain.
January 24, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Today, I learned about Hilaria Baldwin.
And USA is such a wild place.
Nowhere else can someone get fame and success simply by pretending they are from Spain.
And USA is such a wild place.
Nowhere else can someone get fame and success simply by pretending they are from Spain.
The Chinese government just dropped this music video.
It’s called “World Police”. Who do you think it’s about?
Sure, it’s propaganda. But it’s hilarious.
youtube.com/shorts/WeZ_W...
It’s called “World Police”. Who do you think it’s about?
Sure, it’s propaganda. But it’s hilarious.
youtube.com/shorts/WeZ_W...
AI MV | "World Police" Anthem
YouTube video by New China TV
youtube.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:23 PM
The Chinese government just dropped this music video.
It’s called “World Police”. Who do you think it’s about?
Sure, it’s propaganda. But it’s hilarious.
youtube.com/shorts/WeZ_W...
It’s called “World Police”. Who do you think it’s about?
Sure, it’s propaganda. But it’s hilarious.
youtube.com/shorts/WeZ_W...
Can’t believe there’s a Jersey Shore spin-off set in Canada.
It’s called Canada Shore.
Most of the cast are from Toronto and the East Coast. But inexplicably, it’s set in Kelowna. Which is in the other side of Canada. 🙄
It’s called Canada Shore.
Most of the cast are from Toronto and the East Coast. But inexplicably, it’s set in Kelowna. Which is in the other side of Canada. 🙄
January 24, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Can’t believe there’s a Jersey Shore spin-off set in Canada.
It’s called Canada Shore.
Most of the cast are from Toronto and the East Coast. But inexplicably, it’s set in Kelowna. Which is in the other side of Canada. 🙄
It’s called Canada Shore.
Most of the cast are from Toronto and the East Coast. But inexplicably, it’s set in Kelowna. Which is in the other side of Canada. 🙄
Picked up this album on cassette in a thrift store.
Amorphism by Masahiko Satoh.
Didn’t know who Masahiko Satoh is. But I definitely know who Eddie Gomez and Steve Gadd are. If Masahiko can get those two in his band, he must be good.
And he is! A monster pianist!
Amorphism by Masahiko Satoh.
Didn’t know who Masahiko Satoh is. But I definitely know who Eddie Gomez and Steve Gadd are. If Masahiko can get those two in his band, he must be good.
And he is! A monster pianist!
January 24, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Picked up this album on cassette in a thrift store.
Amorphism by Masahiko Satoh.
Didn’t know who Masahiko Satoh is. But I definitely know who Eddie Gomez and Steve Gadd are. If Masahiko can get those two in his band, he must be good.
And he is! A monster pianist!
Amorphism by Masahiko Satoh.
Didn’t know who Masahiko Satoh is. But I definitely know who Eddie Gomez and Steve Gadd are. If Masahiko can get those two in his band, he must be good.
And he is! A monster pianist!
Calling it now.
If USA invades Canada, it will be under the pretext of Alberta “freedom”.
Never mind the Clarity Act. Never mind Alberta is on Treaty land. Never mind poll after poll shows most Albertans want to stay Canadian.
Straight out of Putin’s playbook!
If USA invades Canada, it will be under the pretext of Alberta “freedom”.
Never mind the Clarity Act. Never mind Alberta is on Treaty land. Never mind poll after poll shows most Albertans want to stay Canadian.
Straight out of Putin’s playbook!
Told you so!
The “Alberta Independence” is an American psy-ops campaign.
And these comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirm it.
US is the main malicious actor here. Not Russia.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The “Alberta Independence” is an American psy-ops campaign.
And these comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirm it.
US is the main malicious actor here. Not Russia.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Trump cabinet member weighs in on Alberta separatism | CBC News
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented Thursday on the separatist movement in Alberta — making him the highest-ranking member of the Trump administration to weigh in on the province's politic...
www.cbc.ca
January 24, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Calling it now.
If USA invades Canada, it will be under the pretext of Alberta “freedom”.
Never mind the Clarity Act. Never mind Alberta is on Treaty land. Never mind poll after poll shows most Albertans want to stay Canadian.
Straight out of Putin’s playbook!
If USA invades Canada, it will be under the pretext of Alberta “freedom”.
Never mind the Clarity Act. Never mind Alberta is on Treaty land. Never mind poll after poll shows most Albertans want to stay Canadian.
Straight out of Putin’s playbook!
Told you so!
The “Alberta Independence” is an American psy-ops campaign.
And these comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirm it.
US is the main malicious actor here. Not Russia.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The “Alberta Independence” is an American psy-ops campaign.
And these comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirm it.
US is the main malicious actor here. Not Russia.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Trump cabinet member weighs in on Alberta separatism | CBC News
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented Thursday on the separatist movement in Alberta — making him the highest-ranking member of the Trump administration to weigh in on the province's politic...
www.cbc.ca
January 24, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Told you so!
The “Alberta Independence” is an American psy-ops campaign.
And these comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirm it.
US is the main malicious actor here. Not Russia.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The “Alberta Independence” is an American psy-ops campaign.
And these comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirm it.
US is the main malicious actor here. Not Russia.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
I 100% believe the so-called “Alberta Independence” movement is an American psy-op.
Look at the way it’s peddled: slogans over policy, identity over economics, grievance farming over actual governance.
“Patriot” branding that looks imported. Constant online amplification that feels algorithmic.
Look at the way it’s peddled: slogans over policy, identity over economics, grievance farming over actual governance.
“Patriot” branding that looks imported. Constant online amplification that feels algorithmic.
January 23, 2026 at 4:58 AM
I 100% believe the so-called “Alberta Independence” movement is an American psy-op.
Look at the way it’s peddled: slogans over policy, identity over economics, grievance farming over actual governance.
“Patriot” branding that looks imported. Constant online amplification that feels algorithmic.
Look at the way it’s peddled: slogans over policy, identity over economics, grievance farming over actual governance.
“Patriot” branding that looks imported. Constant online amplification that feels algorithmic.
Bubsy 4D is coming out on May 22.
This is the follow-up to Bubsy 3D, one of the worst games of all time. So infamous, numerous memes have been made about it. And even those memes have their own memes—so great is the lore about it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpZg...
This is the follow-up to Bubsy 3D, one of the worst games of all time. So infamous, numerous memes have been made about it. And even those memes have their own memes—so great is the lore about it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpZg...
Bubsy 4D - Official Physical Pre-Order and Release Date Trailer
YouTube video by Atari
www.youtube.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Bubsy 4D is coming out on May 22.
This is the follow-up to Bubsy 3D, one of the worst games of all time. So infamous, numerous memes have been made about it. And even those memes have their own memes—so great is the lore about it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpZg...
This is the follow-up to Bubsy 3D, one of the worst games of all time. So infamous, numerous memes have been made about it. And even those memes have their own memes—so great is the lore about it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpZg...
Maple MAGA loves Canada.
Until Canada asserts that it’s Canada.
Then they hate Canada and want to be Americans.
Until Canada asserts that it’s Canada.
Then they hate Canada and want to be Americans.
January 21, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Maple MAGA loves Canada.
Until Canada asserts that it’s Canada.
Then they hate Canada and want to be Americans.
Until Canada asserts that it’s Canada.
Then they hate Canada and want to be Americans.
Trump shared this image on Truth Social.
If you’re still wondering if Trump is joking, this should be a wake up call.
He’s not just claiming Venezuela. He doesn’t just want to take Greenland.
He’s coming for Canada too.
If you’re still wondering if Trump is joking, this should be a wake up call.
He’s not just claiming Venezuela. He doesn’t just want to take Greenland.
He’s coming for Canada too.
January 20, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Trump shared this image on Truth Social.
If you’re still wondering if Trump is joking, this should be a wake up call.
He’s not just claiming Venezuela. He doesn’t just want to take Greenland.
He’s coming for Canada too.
If you’re still wondering if Trump is joking, this should be a wake up call.
He’s not just claiming Venezuela. He doesn’t just want to take Greenland.
He’s coming for Canada too.