@clayote.itch.io
I'm making a tool to help you make games like Paradox does, or like Maxis did, back in the day.
https://clayote.itch.io/Lisien
https://clayote.itch.io/Lisien
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LiSE demo 0.14.0
Demonstration of the Life Simulator Engine. Learn more at https://github.com/TacticalMetaphysics/LiSE
vimeo.com
Here's a demo of the life simulator engine #LiSE. vimeo.com/815795673
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Firefox browser falls to AI. What do we do now?
where ‘absolutely not’ means ‘maybe later’
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c40i... - video
pivottoai.libsyn.com/20251223-fir... - podcast
time: 9 min 39 sec
pivot-to-ai.com/2025/12/23/f... - blog post
where ‘absolutely not’ means ‘maybe later’
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c40i... - video
pivottoai.libsyn.com/20251223-fir... - podcast
time: 9 min 39 sec
pivot-to-ai.com/2025/12/23/f... - blog post
December 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Firefox browser falls to AI. What do we do now?
where ‘absolutely not’ means ‘maybe later’
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c40i... - video
pivottoai.libsyn.com/20251223-fir... - podcast
time: 9 min 39 sec
pivot-to-ai.com/2025/12/23/f... - blog post
where ‘absolutely not’ means ‘maybe later’
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c40i... - video
pivottoai.libsyn.com/20251223-fir... - podcast
time: 9 min 39 sec
pivot-to-ai.com/2025/12/23/f... - blog post
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The confusion and conflation of ‘generative ai that is built on stolen artwork’ and ‘machine learning, character behaviour modelling and proc gen’ is intentional on the part of the grifters peddling the former. They benefit from murkiness of classification, because the latter predates their bollocks
December 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The confusion and conflation of ‘generative ai that is built on stolen artwork’ and ‘machine learning, character behaviour modelling and proc gen’ is intentional on the part of the grifters peddling the former. They benefit from murkiness of classification, because the latter predates their bollocks
December 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Sorry We're Closed is free on Epic Games Store for the next 24 hours. Another mystery freebie tomorrow buff.ly/aadJJDg
December 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Sorry We're Closed is free on Epic Games Store for the next 24 hours. Another mystery freebie tomorrow buff.ly/aadJJDg
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I respect the hell out of @sixoneindie.com and the judges/awards committee for doing this.
I was thinking through how to reach out and at least make my voice heard about E33 but I didn't even have a chance.
It's fantastic to see people sticking to their principles and not taking the easy way out.
I was thinking through how to reach out and at least make my voice heard about E33 but I didn't even have a chance.
It's fantastic to see people sticking to their principles and not taking the easy way out.
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 7:29 PM
I respect the hell out of @sixoneindie.com and the judges/awards committee for doing this.
I was thinking through how to reach out and at least make my voice heard about E33 but I didn't even have a chance.
It's fantastic to see people sticking to their principles and not taking the easy way out.
I was thinking through how to reach out and at least make my voice heard about E33 but I didn't even have a chance.
It's fantastic to see people sticking to their principles and not taking the easy way out.
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To every liberal trying to defend Bill Clinton right now: Nobody is making you do that. Nobody has a gun to your head. You need to understand that right now you're reading the room and deciding the best thing you can do is defend liberal pedophiles.
We will never forget your judgment.
We will never forget your judgment.
December 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
To every liberal trying to defend Bill Clinton right now: Nobody is making you do that. Nobody has a gun to your head. You need to understand that right now you're reading the room and deciding the best thing you can do is defend liberal pedophiles.
We will never forget your judgment.
We will never forget your judgment.
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We are still recruiting game makers who had games posted to Steam or itch.io in July 2025 for a survey on the impacts of NSFW policy changes. More info on the project website. You can also always email me (via the website or through the email on the USask website) for info or with questions.
We are recruiting game makers affected by the 'NSFW' policy changes on Steam and itch.io for a survey. This survey is part of a broader project on the factors that shape the production, distribution, and consumption of porn games. More info about the project and survey at www.pppproject.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We are still recruiting game makers who had games posted to Steam or itch.io in July 2025 for a survey on the impacts of NSFW policy changes. More info on the project website. You can also always email me (via the website or through the email on the USask website) for info or with questions.
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DONT SNITCH. MEDIA ARE NOT ON OUR SIDE.
Don't talk to journalists about DIY HRT.
December 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
DONT SNITCH. MEDIA ARE NOT ON OUR SIDE.
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DEAD LETTER DEPT. is 20% in the Steam Winter sale until Jan 5th
store.steampowered.com/app/1627350/...
#horror #indiehorror
store.steampowered.com/app/1627350/...
#horror #indiehorror
December 19, 2025 at 12:40 AM
DEAD LETTER DEPT. is 20% in the Steam Winter sale until Jan 5th
store.steampowered.com/app/1627350/...
#horror #indiehorror
store.steampowered.com/app/1627350/...
#horror #indiehorror
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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all the articles you read about this will say it "would charge doctors" but there is nothing in the bill limiting the felony crime to medical providers. you could write "would charge parents" and be just as correct. news outlets downplay it because news outlets are transphobic.
December 18, 2025 at 2:45 AM
all the articles you read about this will say it "would charge doctors" but there is nothing in the bill limiting the felony crime to medical providers. you could write "would charge parents" and be just as correct. news outlets downplay it because news outlets are transphobic.
alart alart @retropals.bsky.social this is not a drill @retropals.bsky.social Cookie's Bustle has been translated to English
Cookie's Bustle - English Translation (PC) Added
Cookie's Bustle - English Translation - Content
This is an English translation patch for Cookie's Bustle for the PC.
This does not contain the original game. You will need to purchase the game yourself and dump it. This overlays English subtitles ...
romhack.ing
December 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM
alart alart @retropals.bsky.social this is not a drill @retropals.bsky.social Cookie's Bustle has been translated to English
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This is a really significant ruling - it’s some important that commissioners, especially human rights commissioners, aren’t just installed because they align with the current regime’s political positions. Today an Aotearoa court has ruled it illegal.
![[101] I agree with the applicant that the declaration sought here would serve a real purpose in ensuring that future recommendations for the position of human rights commissioners proceed lawfully. When potential appointees for such positions occupy an important public office intended to help ensure the human rights of New Zealander’s are upheld and promoted, there is a clear and substantial public interest in having errors in their appointment publicly declared. Conclusion [102] The judicial review application is granted. [103] I make the declaration that the Decision was unlawful because: (a) (b) the Minister applied the incorrect legal test; and the Minister failed to take into account relevant considerations. [104] The issue of costs is reserved. I encourage the parties to agree on any issue of costs that might arise. If that is not possible, the applicant is to file a memorandum on costs no longer than five pages within 30 working days of the date of this judgment, with the respondent to file a memorandum in response within a further 10 working days of receipt of the applicant’s costs memorandum. The Court will then decide the costs issues.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:b7y7isv72z6ku7rtpu7zvfzy/bafkreiejxsssvwd7e3gbtjsrqinyh63jrn75ppz7t6cvqpxddb65nucel4@jpeg)
December 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This is a really significant ruling - it’s some important that commissioners, especially human rights commissioners, aren’t just installed because they align with the current regime’s political positions. Today an Aotearoa court has ruled it illegal.
If your first game from Santa Ragione was Horses, and you enjoyed that, you should check out their previous game, Saturnalia
the good news is that the media attention and support from an audience has helped Horses do well enough that Santa Ragione has been able to pay all its owed royalties and loans. so it's not in debt.
the bad news is it's still not enough to keep the studio together.
www.ign.com/articles/hor...
the bad news is it's still not enough to keep the studio together.
www.ign.com/articles/hor...
Horses Sells Over 18k Copies, Pays Back Loans and Royalties Despite Removal From Steam and Epic - IGN
Horses, the indie horror game that was banned from both Steam and the Epic Games Store ahead of its launch two weeks ago, has nonetheless managed to sell over 18,000 copies, says publisher Santa Ragio...
www.ign.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
If your first game from Santa Ragione was Horses, and you enjoyed that, you should check out their previous game, Saturnalia
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So when we said Newsom is a racist transphobe and y'all said we were wrong, he's literally praising the man who purposefully let AIDS run rampant to harm queer people and whos policies were horrifically racist. The consequences of his actions continue to damage people worldwide to this day.
The presidency once served as a reminder of our common humanity. Ronald Reagan described its purpose as building "a nation composed of good and decent people."
December 17, 2025 at 4:52 AM
So when we said Newsom is a racist transphobe and y'all said we were wrong, he's literally praising the man who purposefully let AIDS run rampant to harm queer people and whos policies were horrifically racist. The consequences of his actions continue to damage people worldwide to this day.
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BREAKING: The High Court of New Zealand has granted PATHA’s application for interim relief, declaring that the Crown should not take any steps to enforce the incoming ban on new prescriptions of puberty blockers to transgender children and young people. More to come:
www.courtsofnz.govt.nz
December 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
BREAKING: The High Court of New Zealand has granted PATHA’s application for interim relief, declaring that the Crown should not take any steps to enforce the incoming ban on new prescriptions of puberty blockers to transgender children and young people. More to come:
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I *do* know something of this topic, and have some issues with this piece.
(thread)
(thread)
This is an exquisite piece about something I know absolutely nothing about. Worth paying @ettingermentum.bsky.social
How a Swedish Video Game Company Accidentally Molded the American Right
A history on grand strategy games and far right radicalism, coming from an actual grand strategy gamer.
www.ettingermentum.news
December 15, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I *do* know something of this topic, and have some issues with this piece.
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Epic pays for licensing fees for the games they give away for free as promotions. Which means even if YOU aren't paying for it, you're giving money to JK Rowling to harm transgender people AND elevating her stature by giving her franchise higher numbers.
NO TERF WIZARD GAME. NO TERF WIZARD SHOW.
NO TERF WIZARD GAME. NO TERF WIZARD SHOW.
Hogwarts Legacy is free on Epic Games Store. Mystery game is the next title buff.ly/HE94Ti2
December 12, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Epic pays for licensing fees for the games they give away for free as promotions. Which means even if YOU aren't paying for it, you're giving money to JK Rowling to harm transgender people AND elevating her stature by giving her franchise higher numbers.
NO TERF WIZARD GAME. NO TERF WIZARD SHOW.
NO TERF WIZARD GAME. NO TERF WIZARD SHOW.
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the dev can't flag this review anymore, but other users can.
link to the review: steamcommunity.com/id/breakzora...
cite Steam's policy back to them: help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view... "Do not direct abuse or insults at other players, developers, or groups."
link to the review: steamcommunity.com/id/breakzora...
cite Steam's policy back to them: help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view... "Do not direct abuse or insults at other players, developers, or groups."
Since I posted this yesterday:
- The writer of the "I hate muslims" review has doubled down, and added that they also hate transgender people
- Valve removed my flag from the review, with nothing done about it. The review remains up and on our Steam page
I say again: Is this what Steam is now?
- The writer of the "I hate muslims" review has doubled down, and added that they also hate transgender people
- Valve removed my flag from the review, with nothing done about it. The review remains up and on our Steam page
I say again: Is this what Steam is now?
December 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
the dev can't flag this review anymore, but other users can.
link to the review: steamcommunity.com/id/breakzora...
cite Steam's policy back to them: help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view... "Do not direct abuse or insults at other players, developers, or groups."
link to the review: steamcommunity.com/id/breakzora...
cite Steam's policy back to them: help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view... "Do not direct abuse or insults at other players, developers, or groups."
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I've just launched the demo for my new game Factory 95! It's a retro-Windows inspired automation game about making PowerPoints. You can play it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3987250/...
#gamedev #indiegame
#gamedev #indiegame
December 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I've just launched the demo for my new game Factory 95! It's a retro-Windows inspired automation game about making PowerPoints. You can play it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3987250/...
#gamedev #indiegame
#gamedev #indiegame
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Anyone who says “be normal” betrays that they have an implicit value system of who is considered normal and who is not, and when you have that, you will always value some people and traits over another. They will always replicate hierarchies of power in the long run.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Thursday that the Democratic Party needed to be “more culturally normal” and “less judgmental.”
December 7, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Anyone who says “be normal” betrays that they have an implicit value system of who is considered normal and who is not, and when you have that, you will always value some people and traits over another. They will always replicate hierarchies of power in the long run.
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Exactly. Newsom translated is “we need to treat a lot of you as abnormal and we need you to be a lot less judgmental about it.”
Which is it man because you can’t say ‘be more normal’ back-to-back with ‘be less judgmental’ without a hint of irony because that’s just positioning yourself as cultural authority & then demanding the type of grace that by virtue of your immediately preceding statement you refuse to extend to us
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Thursday that the Democratic Party needed to be “more culturally normal” and “less judgmental.”
December 7, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Exactly. Newsom translated is “we need to treat a lot of you as abnormal and we need you to be a lot less judgmental about it.”
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one more thing...he's talking like it's December 2024! Ds don't need to do shit to win elections except sit there and watch people hate Trump. They just got a 13 point swing in a hyper red TN district!
The Ds don't need some slick savior. they need someone who will fight fascism. for fuck's sake.
The Ds don't need some slick savior. they need someone who will fight fascism. for fuck's sake.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Thursday that the Democratic Party needed to be “more culturally normal” and “less judgmental.”
December 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
one more thing...he's talking like it's December 2024! Ds don't need to do shit to win elections except sit there and watch people hate Trump. They just got a 13 point swing in a hyper red TN district!
The Ds don't need some slick savior. they need someone who will fight fascism. for fuck's sake.
The Ds don't need some slick savior. they need someone who will fight fascism. for fuck's sake.
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this guy is a bigot and a fool and I just pray to god we do not make him president because his hair is slicked back on tv.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Thursday that the Democratic Party needed to be “more culturally normal” and “less judgmental.”
December 7, 2025 at 2:46 AM
this guy is a bigot and a fool and I just pray to god we do not make him president because his hair is slicked back on tv.