Casey Explosion
@caseyexplosion.bsky.social
Streaming at twitch.tv/caseyexplosion
Youtube: youtube.com/@CaseyExplosion
Steam Curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28340174-Casey-Explosion/
Youtube: youtube.com/@CaseyExplosion
Steam Curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28340174-Casey-Explosion/
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Still Wakes The Deep - A Workplace Safety Horror
YouTube video by Casey Explosion
www.youtube.com
Hey folks, my new video is out now, a review of the 2024 horror game Still Wakes The Deep, set aboard a Scottish oilrig. I'm really proud of this one, and I think it might be my best video yet! Please give it a look, and let me know what you think.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Oq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Oq...
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New from me! An in-depth look at access to The Game Awards, from seat fillers to major studios.
The Game Awards is bigger and more expensive than ever. Even some nominated developers are getting priced out. Our report: https://kotaku.com/game-awards-geoff-keighley-tickets-trailers-clair-obscur-2000652243
The Game Awards Is Bigger Than Ever But Doesn't Come Cheap
The annual awards ceremony tries to celebrate game developers and hype up fans, to varying degrees of success
kotaku.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
New from me! An in-depth look at access to The Game Awards, from seat fillers to major studios.
Hey folks
I'm extremely unhappy about this, but I won't be streaming tonight. I've been having persistent issues with my internet these past couple of months, and it feels like it mostly happens right when I start streaming. This is beyond frustrating, and it just keeps happening.
I'm sorry.
I'm extremely unhappy about this, but I won't be streaming tonight. I've been having persistent issues with my internet these past couple of months, and it feels like it mostly happens right when I start streaming. This is beyond frustrating, and it just keeps happening.
I'm sorry.
December 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Hey folks
I'm extremely unhappy about this, but I won't be streaming tonight. I've been having persistent issues with my internet these past couple of months, and it feels like it mostly happens right when I start streaming. This is beyond frustrating, and it just keeps happening.
I'm sorry.
I'm extremely unhappy about this, but I won't be streaming tonight. I've been having persistent issues with my internet these past couple of months, and it feels like it mostly happens right when I start streaming. This is beyond frustrating, and it just keeps happening.
I'm sorry.
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Gods the Aussie social media ban breaks my heart as a person on the neurodivergence spectrum.
Because as a teenager I can tell you that I got along with damn near no one at school and got bullied a lot.
My friends were all on the internet. In forums. On IRC. That’s where my people were.
Because as a teenager I can tell you that I got along with damn near no one at school and got bullied a lot.
My friends were all on the internet. In forums. On IRC. That’s where my people were.
December 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Gods the Aussie social media ban breaks my heart as a person on the neurodivergence spectrum.
Because as a teenager I can tell you that I got along with damn near no one at school and got bullied a lot.
My friends were all on the internet. In forums. On IRC. That’s where my people were.
Because as a teenager I can tell you that I got along with damn near no one at school and got bullied a lot.
My friends were all on the internet. In forums. On IRC. That’s where my people were.
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Abu Jameel is desperate to get some shelter for him and his kids, please share and help if you can!
A heartbreaking humanitarian appeal🥶
We are pleading for your help. Storm Meron destroyed our tent, and we are freezing. We are homeless, without a tent, and we are slowly dying
We urgently need your kind donations of $150 to buy a tent
Verified by
@mommunism.bsky.social
chuffed.org/project/1574...
We are pleading for your help. Storm Meron destroyed our tent, and we are freezing. We are homeless, without a tent, and we are slowly dying
We urgently need your kind donations of $150 to buy a tent
Verified by
@mommunism.bsky.social
chuffed.org/project/1574...
December 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Abu Jameel is desperate to get some shelter for him and his kids, please share and help if you can!
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Damn it, @caseyexplosion.bsky.social sent me down a Strong Bad rabbit hole again
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4cr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4cr...
Strong Bad Email #106 - Dangeresque 3
YouTube video by homestarrunnerdotcom
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Damn it, @caseyexplosion.bsky.social sent me down a Strong Bad rabbit hole again
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4cr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4cr...
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Thanks once again to @buzzoneill.bsky.social for organising the annual Pantibar Xmas appeal for kids in emergency accommodation
This year we're only taking clothes (drop off Pantibar, Dec 20, 4-7pm) or €€ donations to the GoFundMe for toys:
gofund.me/dd16664ed
Your generosity every year is 🥰
This year we're only taking clothes (drop off Pantibar, Dec 20, 4-7pm) or €€ donations to the GoFundMe for toys:
gofund.me/dd16664ed
Your generosity every year is 🥰
December 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Thanks once again to @buzzoneill.bsky.social for organising the annual Pantibar Xmas appeal for kids in emergency accommodation
This year we're only taking clothes (drop off Pantibar, Dec 20, 4-7pm) or €€ donations to the GoFundMe for toys:
gofund.me/dd16664ed
Your generosity every year is 🥰
This year we're only taking clothes (drop off Pantibar, Dec 20, 4-7pm) or €€ donations to the GoFundMe for toys:
gofund.me/dd16664ed
Your generosity every year is 🥰
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How the parts come together for mutual benefit …
1 The lawsuits are financially “backed” by an influential anti-trans group now known as the Independent Council on Women’s Sports, or ICONS, a nonprofit that has lobbied the NCAA for sports bans since 2022.
1 The lawsuits are financially “backed” by an influential anti-trans group now known as the Independent Council on Women’s Sports, or ICONS, a nonprofit that has lobbied the NCAA for sports bans since 2022.
A lawyer who helped lead Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election was also heavily involved in lawsuits seeking to ban trans women from sports.
@billiejsweeney.bsky.social took a deep look at the strategies and coordination behind sports bans in one of our most read pieces this year.
@billiejsweeney.bsky.social took a deep look at the strategies and coordination behind sports bans in one of our most read pieces this year.
Behind the Right’s Attacks on Trans Girls in Sports — Assigned
Conservative media, legal, political, and business leaders came together in a breathtaking assault on human rights.
www.assignedmedia.org
December 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
How the parts come together for mutual benefit …
1 The lawsuits are financially “backed” by an influential anti-trans group now known as the Independent Council on Women’s Sports, or ICONS, a nonprofit that has lobbied the NCAA for sports bans since 2022.
1 The lawsuits are financially “backed” by an influential anti-trans group now known as the Independent Council on Women’s Sports, or ICONS, a nonprofit that has lobbied the NCAA for sports bans since 2022.
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Facebook lied about video view counts to pump up numbers. I think if people are using instagram, they're not actually getting accurate numbers--similar to how people are not getting actual engagement on twitter.
The numbers are a lie
The numbers are a lie
Here’s another tip: how about we all just ditch Instagram???
It’s crazy how much creatives insist on staying there while simultaneously going oh no one sees my posts, I’m not growing, etc.
Girl stop, it’s not you, it’s the app.
It’s crazy how much creatives insist on staying there while simultaneously going oh no one sees my posts, I’m not growing, etc.
Girl stop, it’s not you, it’s the app.
How to survive Instagram's algorithm as a creative 👀 www.creativeboom.com/tips/how-to-...
December 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Facebook lied about video view counts to pump up numbers. I think if people are using instagram, they're not actually getting accurate numbers--similar to how people are not getting actual engagement on twitter.
The numbers are a lie
The numbers are a lie
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If you ever thought you wanted to help the people of Gaza, now is the time - the weather will finish them if they don't get help soon, please donate or share:
chuffed.org/project/1574...
chuffed.org/project/1574...
December 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
If you ever thought you wanted to help the people of Gaza, now is the time - the weather will finish them if they don't get help soon, please donate or share:
chuffed.org/project/1574...
chuffed.org/project/1574...
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I moved the article over to Medium for now.
ebhutchins.medium.com/im-not-brave...
ebhutchins.medium.com/im-not-brave...
I’m Not Brave For Eating Brunch
Disclaimer: This essay is about brunch, but it’s not about “brunch”. Brunch as an invitation to engage in praxis, if you will.
ebhutchins.medium.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I moved the article over to Medium for now.
ebhutchins.medium.com/im-not-brave...
ebhutchins.medium.com/im-not-brave...
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“I am not in denial, I am in open rebellion.” incredible
“I am so bored by AI. One of the things I love about the theatre is AI can’t do it.”
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
December 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
“I am not in denial, I am in open rebellion.” incredible
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Ngl I live a lowkey adventurous life
December 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Ngl I live a lowkey adventurous life
I do not believe "has muslims" is a valid reason for a negative review, and Valve too often tolerate hate on their platforms.
Valve has now rejected my complaint, confirming that "I don't like muslims" is a valid reason to leave a negative review on a game on Steam
This is where we're at now.
This is where we're at now.
December 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I do not believe "has muslims" is a valid reason for a negative review, and Valve too often tolerate hate on their platforms.
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Brief window into selling decade-old games on Steam: my sales flatlined from 2022 to 2024, but have recovered in 2025, seemingly because of being on Bluesky. The increased attention here has drawn the notice of streamers who played Sir and so on, leading to wishlists and sales. Odd business.
A week of 50% off our blue-skies-and-space-ruins robot ghost story:
Save 50% on The Signal From Tölva on Steam
The Signal From Tölva is an open-world first-person shooter set on a distant, haunted, future world. Unlock savage weapons and recruit robots to fight alongside you as rival factions struggle to disco...
store.steampowered.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Brief window into selling decade-old games on Steam: my sales flatlined from 2022 to 2024, but have recovered in 2025, seemingly because of being on Bluesky. The increased attention here has drawn the notice of streamers who played Sir and so on, leading to wishlists and sales. Odd business.
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And who can forget.
Come On Fhqwhgads
YouTube video by Madman54
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
And who can forget.
It's still amazing how Snowrunner just keeps trucking along. The sheer depth of extra content in there is staggering, and it's always substantial; new regions with huge maps. Still going to be playing this in 10 years time probably.
SnowRunner turns 4+ years strong! 💪
With Y5 Season 1 coming early 2026, it’s the perfect time to look back. Which season is your all-time favorite?
Vote here: tinyurl.com/2xf6tv6p
With Y5 Season 1 coming early 2026, it’s the perfect time to look back. Which season is your all-time favorite?
Vote here: tinyurl.com/2xf6tv6p
December 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
It's still amazing how Snowrunner just keeps trucking along. The sheer depth of extra content in there is staggering, and it's always substantial; new regions with huge maps. Still going to be playing this in 10 years time probably.
Oooooh, this looks neat. It's always fascinating to see what people can do in RPGmaker, there's been some very neat and ambitious stuff made with it.
ANNOUNCING
🔍 Shadow Seeker is coming to Steam
#WishlistWednesday
Amir (Koopakush) has poured 7 years of love into this RPGMaker survival horror mystery title, and I'm thrilled to be able to help him give it a proper commercial release!
store.steampowered.com/app/4230110/...
🔍 Shadow Seeker is coming to Steam
#WishlistWednesday
Amir (Koopakush) has poured 7 years of love into this RPGMaker survival horror mystery title, and I'm thrilled to be able to help him give it a proper commercial release!
store.steampowered.com/app/4230110/...
December 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Oooooh, this looks neat. It's always fascinating to see what people can do in RPGmaker, there's been some very neat and ambitious stuff made with it.
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Give this as an early Christmas present to anyone who hasn't already seen it.
🟥!!NEW VIDEO!!🟥
In which I talk about Pablo Picasso, his (deeply misogynistic) view of women as "machines for suffering", and how both relate to the narrative of Silent Hill f.
youtu.be/nD_TgaxUOsE
In which I talk about Pablo Picasso, his (deeply misogynistic) view of women as "machines for suffering", and how both relate to the narrative of Silent Hill f.
youtu.be/nD_TgaxUOsE
December 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Give this as an early Christmas present to anyone who hasn't already seen it.
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Seconding that The Hundred Line is one of the coolest, most interesting games this year. A sprawling, heartfelt tribute to the entire visual novel *medium*.
The tactical combat stuff is mostly just punctuation, but in response to criticism it was too easy, they even added a wild instagib Hard Mode.
The tactical combat stuff is mostly just punctuation, but in response to criticism it was too easy, they even added a wild instagib Hard Mode.
Finally, The Kotaku Review for Hundred Line. I spent much of it reflecting on how its incredible ambition makes it nearly impossible to recommend without caveats. But it's one of the most important games of 2025, and a testament to the power of making something for yourself without compromise.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy: The Kotaku Review - Kotaku
One of 2025’s most important games is one you probably haven’t heard about
kotaku.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Seconding that The Hundred Line is one of the coolest, most interesting games this year. A sprawling, heartfelt tribute to the entire visual novel *medium*.
The tactical combat stuff is mostly just punctuation, but in response to criticism it was too easy, they even added a wild instagib Hard Mode.
The tactical combat stuff is mostly just punctuation, but in response to criticism it was too easy, they even added a wild instagib Hard Mode.
I hope those kids treasure those memes and take the whimsy and memories of sillier times with them into adulthood like we did with Trogdor The Burninator, hope you keep referencing them in 20 years time kiddos
Sometimes people are like "aren't you worried about the kids and their nonsensical new brainrot memes"
But like, the thing is, I can still spot a member of my internet generation by how they respond to "badger badger badger badger"
Playing with language and rhythm is fun, it'll be fine!
But like, the thing is, I can still spot a member of my internet generation by how they respond to "badger badger badger badger"
Playing with language and rhythm is fun, it'll be fine!
One of the things we've enjoyed the most about the six-seven phenomenon is the way it comes with a gesture, which we've also seen represented in emoji form as:
🫴 six-seven 🫳
🫴 six-seven 🫳
December 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I hope those kids treasure those memes and take the whimsy and memories of sillier times with them into adulthood like we did with Trogdor The Burninator, hope you keep referencing them in 20 years time kiddos
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From someone I know on FB;
About Dr Beth Upton, who is the REAL victim here, although you wouldn't know that from looking at the media;
-the victim of transphobic court procedures,
-the victim of a viciously transphobic media
and
-the victim of a transphobic hate campaign.
About Dr Beth Upton, who is the REAL victim here, although you wouldn't know that from looking at the media;
-the victim of transphobic court procedures,
-the victim of a viciously transphobic media
and
-the victim of a transphobic hate campaign.
December 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
From someone I know on FB;
About Dr Beth Upton, who is the REAL victim here, although you wouldn't know that from looking at the media;
-the victim of transphobic court procedures,
-the victim of a viciously transphobic media
and
-the victim of a transphobic hate campaign.
About Dr Beth Upton, who is the REAL victim here, although you wouldn't know that from looking at the media;
-the victim of transphobic court procedures,
-the victim of a viciously transphobic media
and
-the victim of a transphobic hate campaign.
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Right-wing lawmakers in Brazil were voting past midnight to cut down the punishment for Bolsonaro & others involved in 2023's coup attempt
A fight broke up in Congress and Meta simply shadow banned left-wing profiles on IG - including Brazil's president - so the right can dominate the conversation💀
A fight broke up in Congress and Meta simply shadow banned left-wing profiles on IG - including Brazil's president - so the right can dominate the conversation💀
Amanhecemos com um shadow ban generalizado contra perfis de esquerda no Instagram.
Até o perfil do presidente está inacessível.
Shadow ban é uma punição a quem não se adequa à plataforma, então o recado da Meta é bem claro: a direita é amiga, a esquerda é uma ameaça.
Até o perfil do presidente está inacessível.
Shadow ban é uma punição a quem não se adequa à plataforma, então o recado da Meta é bem claro: a direita é amiga, a esquerda é uma ameaça.
December 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Right-wing lawmakers in Brazil were voting past midnight to cut down the punishment for Bolsonaro & others involved in 2023's coup attempt
A fight broke up in Congress and Meta simply shadow banned left-wing profiles on IG - including Brazil's president - so the right can dominate the conversation💀
A fight broke up in Congress and Meta simply shadow banned left-wing profiles on IG - including Brazil's president - so the right can dominate the conversation💀
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this joke plagues transphobes because it’s an incredibly cutting take on what the modern transphobic panic is, a hysterical panic based off of a lie that transness is fake and that there is an intentional effort from the right to prop up this wedge to destroy all LGBTQ rights
December 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
this joke plagues transphobes because it’s an incredibly cutting take on what the modern transphobic panic is, a hysterical panic based off of a lie that transness is fake and that there is an intentional effort from the right to prop up this wedge to destroy all LGBTQ rights
Okay, I'll make a thread of 50 indie games which I'll add to over the week, staring with.
1. Carimara
Play as a little goblin creature summoned by a witch to investigate what's haunting her cottage, it's a creepy bite-size mystery akin to the Frog Detective games, and has gorgeous visuals.
1. Carimara
Play as a little goblin creature summoned by a witch to investigate what's haunting her cottage, it's a creepy bite-size mystery akin to the Frog Detective games, and has gorgeous visuals.
December 10, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Okay, I'll make a thread of 50 indie games which I'll add to over the week, staring with.
1. Carimara
Play as a little goblin creature summoned by a witch to investigate what's haunting her cottage, it's a creepy bite-size mystery akin to the Frog Detective games, and has gorgeous visuals.
1. Carimara
Play as a little goblin creature summoned by a witch to investigate what's haunting her cottage, it's a creepy bite-size mystery akin to the Frog Detective games, and has gorgeous visuals.
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The moon blinked.
December 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The moon blinked.