Mark Ⴟ Ⓥ Delaney
@blueskynoise.com
editor for gamespot | vegan, straight-edge, atheist, wife guy from Boston, and as annoying as that sounds | letterboxd: https://boxd.it/aA7G7
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Mark Ⴟ Ⓥ Delaney
@blueskynoise.com
· Jan 23
the world is a beautiful place, but we have to make it that way.
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Maduro was a dictator.
But let's not pretend Trump cares about democracy.
He cozies up to dictators all over the world when it suits him.
Trump has been clear: he wants Venezuela’s oil.
That’s not democracy. That’s imperialism.
But let's not pretend Trump cares about democracy.
He cozies up to dictators all over the world when it suits him.
Trump has been clear: he wants Venezuela’s oil.
That’s not democracy. That’s imperialism.
January 9, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Maduro was a dictator.
But let's not pretend Trump cares about democracy.
He cozies up to dictators all over the world when it suits him.
Trump has been clear: he wants Venezuela’s oil.
That’s not democracy. That’s imperialism.
But let's not pretend Trump cares about democracy.
He cozies up to dictators all over the world when it suits him.
Trump has been clear: he wants Venezuela’s oil.
That’s not democracy. That’s imperialism.
We were told all those shootings were an unfortunate necessity so that we could protect ourselves from tyranny.
January 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
We were told all those shootings were an unfortunate necessity so that we could protect ourselves from tyranny.
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Updated: A DHS spokesperson claims a Portland victim shot by a border patrol agent today "weaponized" their vehicle, leading the agent to fire. The Trump administration made a similar claim following the killing of a woman in Minneapolis yesterday, though video apparently contradicts that assertion.
Police: Two People in East Portland Shot by Federal Agents
Update 5:45 pm: Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the US Department of Homeland Security, wrote on the social platform X that US Border Patrol agents were conducting a "targeted vehicle stop" in E...
www.portlandmercury.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Updated: A DHS spokesperson claims a Portland victim shot by a border patrol agent today "weaponized" their vehicle, leading the agent to fire. The Trump administration made a similar claim following the killing of a woman in Minneapolis yesterday, though video apparently contradicts that assertion.
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Federal immigration agents just shot two people in Portland, Oregon. If you have any info, text me via Signal at 202-510-1268
January 9, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Federal immigration agents just shot two people in Portland, Oregon. If you have any info, text me via Signal at 202-510-1268
I love being a deftones dad to my hello kitty daughter
January 8, 2026 at 9:11 PM
I love being a deftones dad to my hello kitty daughter
I have a 13-year-old whose YouTube habits are monitored somewhat, but I’m always worried about him going down some rabbit hole.
As a parent seeking resources, is there some way to easily identify which creators are trustworthy and which aren’t?
As a parent seeking resources, is there some way to easily identify which creators are trustworthy and which aren’t?
January 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM
I have a 13-year-old whose YouTube habits are monitored somewhat, but I’m always worried about him going down some rabbit hole.
As a parent seeking resources, is there some way to easily identify which creators are trustworthy and which aren’t?
As a parent seeking resources, is there some way to easily identify which creators are trustworthy and which aren’t?
It’s not new behavior from these people but it remains stunning just how villainous they are willing to be. It feels like, if this were a movie, I’d think they’re laying it on a bit thick.
Kristi Noem accuses the woman who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis of committing an act of "domestic terrorism"
January 7, 2026 at 7:53 PM
It’s not new behavior from these people but it remains stunning just how villainous they are willing to be. It feels like, if this were a movie, I’d think they’re laying it on a bit thick.
The Leftovers and Six Feet Under come to mind
Given that apparently the Stranger Things finale was meh (idk, didn't watch it, just the scuttlebutt) and we're not that far removed from the disastrous GOT finale that retroactively made everyone have never cared about the show:
What's the *best* ending to a show you've ever seen? Quote/reply etc
What's the *best* ending to a show you've ever seen? Quote/reply etc
January 6, 2026 at 11:36 PM
The Leftovers and Six Feet Under come to mind
gashed my knee open very badly because I slipped on some rocks running inside to not miss Degrassi.
What's the most ridiculous way you ever hurt yourself? I got out of the tub, skidded in water and tripped over the toilet. Ankle sprain.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:10 AM
gashed my knee open very badly because I slipped on some rocks running inside to not miss Degrassi.
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The destruction doesn't make for a photo-op like tearing down the East Wing of the White House or bulldozing the Rose Garden, but it's every bit as bad. Generations of American children learned to spell and count, learned the Preamble to the Constitution, from watching shows produced by the CPB.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
Corporation For Public Broadcasting Is Dissolved After 58 Years Of Service
www.huffpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:04 PM
The destruction doesn't make for a photo-op like tearing down the East Wing of the White House or bulldozing the Rose Garden, but it's every bit as bad. Generations of American children learned to spell and count, learned the Preamble to the Constitution, from watching shows produced by the CPB.
My Arc Raiders lobbies are now so friendly that people have basically stopped vocalizing that they're friendly. It's just presumed now to the point that most don't question it anymore. I've never seen a video game take it this far. It's amazing. www.gamespot.com/articles/arc...
Arc Raiders Now Features "Aggression-Based Matchmaking," Dev Confirms
Players are now being matched with others based on how violent or passive they are.
www.gamespot.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:27 PM
My Arc Raiders lobbies are now so friendly that people have basically stopped vocalizing that they're friendly. It's just presumed now to the point that most don't question it anymore. I've never seen a video game take it this far. It's amazing. www.gamespot.com/articles/arc...
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Reminder as the new year begins that I head up GameSpot’s opinions section and would love to read your pitches! I’m always on the hunt for timely and thoughtful criticism and analysis on games and gaming/internet culture, so feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] if interested ☺️✨
January 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Reminder as the new year begins that I head up GameSpot’s opinions section and would love to read your pitches! I’m always on the hunt for timely and thoughtful criticism and analysis on games and gaming/internet culture, so feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] if interested ☺️✨
Do you have a horror game coming out in 2026?
I have three weeks before paternity leave and I’m planning to publish @gamespot.com’s horror 2026 calendar before I go, so let’s talk soon.
I have three weeks before paternity leave and I’m planning to publish @gamespot.com’s horror 2026 calendar before I go, so let’s talk soon.
a group of skeletons are dancing in a circle in a cemetery in a black and white cartoon .
Alt: a group of skeletons are dancing in a circle in a cemetery in a black and white cartoon .
media.tenor.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Do you have a horror game coming out in 2026?
I have three weeks before paternity leave and I’m planning to publish @gamespot.com’s horror 2026 calendar before I go, so let’s talk soon.
I have three weeks before paternity leave and I’m planning to publish @gamespot.com’s horror 2026 calendar before I go, so let’s talk soon.
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yep. i can identify any number of structural issues but at the end of the day the basic problem is the republican party. this has been apparent for at least 20 years. it is also an incredibly unpopular observation to make among “serious” people.
Right.
If you want a good explanation of why the American system of government worked well enough for 200 years and then suddenly stopped, it's because Republicans in Congress suddenly started letting their partisan interests COMPLETELY override their institutional interests
If you want a good explanation of why the American system of government worked well enough for 200 years and then suddenly stopped, it's because Republicans in Congress suddenly started letting their partisan interests COMPLETELY override their institutional interests
a lot of problems wouldn't exist if we had a congress with even an ounce of self interest
January 4, 2026 at 11:52 PM
yep. i can identify any number of structural issues but at the end of the day the basic problem is the republican party. this has been apparent for at least 20 years. it is also an incredibly unpopular observation to make among “serious” people.
A new Watergate every morning with this guy
This should rank as one of the most serious corruption scandals in history- the White House sharing top secret military information with oil company executives but not with Congress, creating massive opportunities for insider trading and other corrupt deals.
January 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM
A new Watergate every morning with this guy
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Big Oil spent millions and millions to get Trump elected. They’re getting a great return on their investment.
Trump: "We're going to have our very large United States oil companies go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure and start making money for the country. And we are ready to stage a second and much larger attack if we need to do so."
January 3, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Big Oil spent millions and millions to get Trump elected. They’re getting a great return on their investment.
My Stranger Things finale hot take is this theory-crafting around “finale is bad so it must be fake” is a concerning sign that our media literacy and ability to accept reality are both at all-time lows.
January 3, 2026 at 4:37 AM
My Stranger Things finale hot take is this theory-crafting around “finale is bad so it must be fake” is a concerning sign that our media literacy and ability to accept reality are both at all-time lows.
Most damning thing I can say about Stranger Things is I am obsessed with gateway horror. I’m always looking for cool horror-flavored stuff to experience with my kids. I could not recommend they watch this show. Bummer. boxd.it/cp373X
A ★★ review of Stranger Things 5: The Finale (2025)
Here lies a series that never quite lived up to the promise of its title sequence.
boxd.it
January 3, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Most damning thing I can say about Stranger Things is I am obsessed with gateway horror. I’m always looking for cool horror-flavored stuff to experience with my kids. I could not recommend they watch this show. Bummer. boxd.it/cp373X
Been rewatching The X-Files with my wife and daughter. We’re into season 3 now. Some observations:
- The budget seems to take a big jump.
- Strongest season yet with many great episodes, including one of my favorites in the series, “Oubliette.”
- Mulder’s rizz achieves never-before-seen heights.
- The budget seems to take a big jump.
- Strongest season yet with many great episodes, including one of my favorites in the series, “Oubliette.”
- Mulder’s rizz achieves never-before-seen heights.
January 2, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Been rewatching The X-Files with my wife and daughter. We’re into season 3 now. Some observations:
- The budget seems to take a big jump.
- Strongest season yet with many great episodes, including one of my favorites in the series, “Oubliette.”
- Mulder’s rizz achieves never-before-seen heights.
- The budget seems to take a big jump.
- Strongest season yet with many great episodes, including one of my favorites in the series, “Oubliette.”
- Mulder’s rizz achieves never-before-seen heights.
may this be the year it happens 🤞
January 1, 2026 at 6:39 PM
may this be the year it happens 🤞
My first full year on @letterboxd.social
December 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
My first full year on @letterboxd.social
took my annual post-Christmas trip to Powell’s and got these to kick off 2026.
December 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
took my annual post-Christmas trip to Powell’s and got these to kick off 2026.
What Jameela Jamil says here about “second screen viewing” is on full display in Stranger Things, a show that has jumped the shark so incredibly that it’s crashed into Skee-Ball inside the beach’s boardwalk arcade. www.reddit.com/r/Fauxmoi/s/...
December 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
What Jameela Jamil says here about “second screen viewing” is on full display in Stranger Things, a show that has jumped the shark so incredibly that it’s crashed into Skee-Ball inside the beach’s boardwalk arcade. www.reddit.com/r/Fauxmoi/s/...