AJ Hart
@bestajever.bsky.social
Fake game designer, Real funny dude |Spiritual Successor |Previously - Voromotors-Alien Rides-LEGENDS
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AJ Hart
@bestajever.bsky.social
· Dec 17
I run a video game design podcast where me and my best friend talk about stupid ideas that are submitted by listeners!
It’s called Spiritual Successor and I’m taking submissions here!
It’s called Spiritual Successor and I’m taking submissions here!
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Blake and AJ Are Ho-ho-home in time for the holidays!
This week we talk about our journeys abroad and in the internet. Then take a brief dip into the waters of Absolum and Dredge!
open.spotify.com/episode/0TUg...
This week we talk about our journeys abroad and in the internet. Then take a brief dip into the waters of Absolum and Dredge!
open.spotify.com/episode/0TUg...
December 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Blake and AJ Are Ho-ho-home in time for the holidays!
This week we talk about our journeys abroad and in the internet. Then take a brief dip into the waters of Absolum and Dredge!
open.spotify.com/episode/0TUg...
This week we talk about our journeys abroad and in the internet. Then take a brief dip into the waters of Absolum and Dredge!
open.spotify.com/episode/0TUg...
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Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network Info
Report ICE Activity!
Call (408) 290-1144
Donate: tinyurl.com/amigos-short
(Comment “Rapid Response Network”)
Follow: www.instagram.com/scc_rapidres...
Excerpt from How to Report ICE zine by @meganpiont.bsky.social
Report ICE Activity!
Call (408) 290-1144
Donate: tinyurl.com/amigos-short
(Comment “Rapid Response Network”)
Follow: www.instagram.com/scc_rapidres...
Excerpt from How to Report ICE zine by @meganpiont.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network Info
Report ICE Activity!
Call (408) 290-1144
Donate: tinyurl.com/amigos-short
(Comment “Rapid Response Network”)
Follow: www.instagram.com/scc_rapidres...
Excerpt from How to Report ICE zine by @meganpiont.bsky.social
Report ICE Activity!
Call (408) 290-1144
Donate: tinyurl.com/amigos-short
(Comment “Rapid Response Network”)
Follow: www.instagram.com/scc_rapidres...
Excerpt from How to Report ICE zine by @meganpiont.bsky.social
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Clair Obscur’s now confirmed Gen-AI usage during the development process has caused their IGA debut and GOTY wins to be retracted.
The IGAs Nomination Committee is officially retracting Debut Game and Game of the Year, awarding both categories to new recipients. Additionally, we are retracting one of the Indie Vanguard recipients.
Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
December 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Clair Obscur’s now confirmed Gen-AI usage during the development process has caused their IGA debut and GOTY wins to be retracted.
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adios, one of the greatest games ever made, perhaps of all time, solely for a dialogue choice where you can describe shoveling manure, is on sale for 45% off, the lowest it will ever go!!!
It's less than the cost of a meal at arby's!
store.steampowered.com/app/1271400/...
It's less than the cost of a meal at arby's!
store.steampowered.com/app/1271400/...
December 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
adios, one of the greatest games ever made, perhaps of all time, solely for a dialogue choice where you can describe shoveling manure, is on sale for 45% off, the lowest it will ever go!!!
It's less than the cost of a meal at arby's!
store.steampowered.com/app/1271400/...
It's less than the cost of a meal at arby's!
store.steampowered.com/app/1271400/...
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Here's an example of how useless and frustrating internet laws to "protect kids" are in practice: When I'm in Ohio, where I am during the holidays, I can't use my Bluesky DMs—unless I hand over my ID to a company owned by Epic Games. Why? To protect kids, of course!
spitfirenews.com/p/why-i-have...
spitfirenews.com/p/why-i-have...
Why I have to give Fortnite my passport to use Bluesky
Age verification laws are as ineffective as they are dangerous.
spitfirenews.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Here's an example of how useless and frustrating internet laws to "protect kids" are in practice: When I'm in Ohio, where I am during the holidays, I can't use my Bluesky DMs—unless I hand over my ID to a company owned by Epic Games. Why? To protect kids, of course!
spitfirenews.com/p/why-i-have...
spitfirenews.com/p/why-i-have...
I’ve desperately been wanting to put the SOMEWHERE so here’s a collection of photos from my trip to Japan!
First up, here is the first leg of the trip, Tokyo station to Akita!
And the first of many photos of food ❤️
That waterfall was the view from our ryokan room, and the bath!
First up, here is the first leg of the trip, Tokyo station to Akita!
And the first of many photos of food ❤️
That waterfall was the view from our ryokan room, and the bath!
December 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I’ve desperately been wanting to put the SOMEWHERE so here’s a collection of photos from my trip to Japan!
First up, here is the first leg of the trip, Tokyo station to Akita!
And the first of many photos of food ❤️
That waterfall was the view from our ryokan room, and the bath!
First up, here is the first leg of the trip, Tokyo station to Akita!
And the first of many photos of food ❤️
That waterfall was the view from our ryokan room, and the bath!
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This is a neat segment. I didn't know the NYC Metro Card system and even some elements of the trains themselves were Japanese in design! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nahh...
December 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This is a neat segment. I didn't know the NYC Metro Card system and even some elements of the trains themselves were Japanese in design! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nahh...
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The Xbox Boycott (Still) Matters
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I was at a friends house and their big brother was watching Soul Eater. Specifically, the fight between Black Star and Kid when BS is bent out of shape after loosing. Sid explaining Black Star's anxiety about loosing had me hooked. I HAD to know more!
It was Naruto. In middle school my crush on the time got me into the manga, and that got me into toonami eventually. From there it was all over
December 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I was at a friends house and their big brother was watching Soul Eater. Specifically, the fight between Black Star and Kid when BS is bent out of shape after loosing. Sid explaining Black Star's anxiety about loosing had me hooked. I HAD to know more!
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After so much rest and an unhealthy amount of Japanese sweets, the boys are back! Game submissions are open!
Got an idea for a cool video game that should never see the light of day? We wanna see it!
Got an idea for a cool video game that should never see the light of day? We wanna see it!
a girl with long red hair is holding a lollipop
ALT: a girl with long red hair is holding a lollipop
media.tenor.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
After so much rest and an unhealthy amount of Japanese sweets, the boys are back! Game submissions are open!
Got an idea for a cool video game that should never see the light of day? We wanna see it!
Got an idea for a cool video game that should never see the light of day? We wanna see it!
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Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy, hoping to sell the company
Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy, hoping to sell the company
Rad Power Bikes has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a dramatic turn for one of the most recognizable names in the US electric bike industry. The Seattle-based company entered bankruptcy court this week as part of a plan to sell the business within the next 45–60 days, while continuing to operate during the process.
more…
electrek.co
December 17, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy, hoping to sell the company
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Always love having my pitch developed on @spiritualsucc.bsky.social. Also loved where you guys were going with the “monster tamer tamer” game, which would have been called Malicious Compliance.
November 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Always love having my pitch developed on @spiritualsucc.bsky.social. Also loved where you guys were going with the “monster tamer tamer” game, which would have been called Malicious Compliance.
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Space Elevator Sabotage
December 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Space Elevator Sabotage
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thank you so much for coming by our table at sjmade winter wonder market yesterday! we will be back at table f406 today and heres a video if you need help finding us :3
December 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
thank you so much for coming by our table at sjmade winter wonder market yesterday! we will be back at table f406 today and heres a video if you need help finding us :3
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Whenever I say this, people get Really Mad, but it's true. Same of any other art, too. You have to read the book, watch the film, see the painting, listen to the song, whatever.
I'm sorry, but watching a video about it on YouTube is not enough. You have not experience the art.
I'm sorry, but watching a video about it on YouTube is not enough. You have not experience the art.
"you have not played the game unless you've played the game" is one of my more annoying but unshakable opinions
the whole "don't play the game, just watch a video on youtube that will explain its story to you" is so disheartening because the issue of accessibility is genuinely really important but it's always just people who want to be spoon-fed nicely quantifiable information
November 23, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Whenever I say this, people get Really Mad, but it's true. Same of any other art, too. You have to read the book, watch the film, see the painting, listen to the song, whatever.
I'm sorry, but watching a video about it on YouTube is not enough. You have not experience the art.
I'm sorry, but watching a video about it on YouTube is not enough. You have not experience the art.
I’ve ever seen a trailer like this. Literally every shot is a masterpiece, but the edit and song choice feel so out of touch. Truly an inspiring mismatch!
Street Fighter | Game Awards Sneak Peek (2026 Movie) www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV2q...
December 12, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I’ve ever seen a trailer like this. Literally every shot is a masterpiece, but the edit and song choice feel so out of touch. Truly an inspiring mismatch!
OF COURSE I HAVE CAR TROUBLES 4 DAYS AFTER I GET BACK FROM JAPAN! 😭😭😭😭
December 9, 2025 at 7:42 AM
OF COURSE I HAVE CAR TROUBLES 4 DAYS AFTER I GET BACK FROM JAPAN! 😭😭😭😭
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I played Horses this weekend and I wrote down some messy thoughts not only on the game but especially on the specter of formalism that emerged to haunt us all for a moment.
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8023277...
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8023277...
I Hope You Get To Live Your Entire Life As A Human
I thought this was going to be a review of my time with Santa Ragione's Horses, the controversial art game recently banned from Steam and the Epic Store. To some extent, this will be that but after...
transgamerthoughts.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I played Horses this weekend and I wrote down some messy thoughts not only on the game but especially on the specter of formalism that emerged to haunt us all for a moment.
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8023277...
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8023277...
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One of the many things worth thinking about re: Steam's ban on Horses is how it highlights is the centralization problem caused by having such a monolithic (and maybe mono-something-else) retail giant.
Independent studios with even humble commercial aspirations are chained to Valve's whims.
Independent studios with even humble commercial aspirations are chained to Valve's whims.
December 4, 2025 at 12:41 AM
One of the many things worth thinking about re: Steam's ban on Horses is how it highlights is the centralization problem caused by having such a monolithic (and maybe mono-something-else) retail giant.
Independent studios with even humble commercial aspirations are chained to Valve's whims.
Independent studios with even humble commercial aspirations are chained to Valve's whims.
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we should go back to calling them the spike vgas just so everyone knows the correct amount of respect to afford them
November 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
we should go back to calling them the spike vgas just so everyone knows the correct amount of respect to afford them
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On this particular day I want to say that a critic's job is to criticize art, and an artist's job is to make something that resonates with specific people, which necessarily means it won't resonate with others. If every critic liked a piece of art, one or the other of us would not be doing our jobs.
November 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
On this particular day I want to say that a critic's job is to criticize art, and an artist's job is to make something that resonates with specific people, which necessarily means it won't resonate with others. If every critic liked a piece of art, one or the other of us would not be doing our jobs.
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pivoting from teaching gambling to kids to teaching trading finance to kids (which is also teaching gambling)
this is how a baby named shifter defied the odds to f*ck up my campaign
please enjoy
please enjoy
November 18, 2025 at 7:06 AM
pivoting from teaching gambling to kids to teaching trading finance to kids (which is also teaching gambling)