Mik Deitz
@dietdeitz.bsky.social
(she/they)
Trans Culture Critic & Screenwriter
Founder & EIC of Dangerous to Go Alone (dtga.site)
Purveyor of Narrative, Nemesis of Damon Lindelof and FPS Games
✍️ @ Polygon, Paste, Fanbyte, Uppercut, etc
Trans Culture Critic & Screenwriter
Founder & EIC of Dangerous to Go Alone (dtga.site)
Purveyor of Narrative, Nemesis of Damon Lindelof and FPS Games
✍️ @ Polygon, Paste, Fanbyte, Uppercut, etc
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This is funny (and obviously kinda bait-y) because like lmao bring it on? Some of us went through KotakuInAction and all that. nothing phases me man, I'm a rock
but most of all it just shows a fundamental misunderstanding of criticism. which I believe is a kind thing
kotaku.com/games-critic...
but most of all it just shows a fundamental misunderstanding of criticism. which I believe is a kind thing
kotaku.com/games-critic...
January 28, 2026 at 3:01 AM
This is funny (and obviously kinda bait-y) because like lmao bring it on? Some of us went through KotakuInAction and all that. nothing phases me man, I'm a rock
but most of all it just shows a fundamental misunderstanding of criticism. which I believe is a kind thing
kotaku.com/games-critic...
but most of all it just shows a fundamental misunderstanding of criticism. which I believe is a kind thing
kotaku.com/games-critic...
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for me it was the fact that the author is one of the main driving forces behind the global movement to kill my trans friends and erase their existence
hope that helps
hope that helps
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Younger generations “have fallen out of love with Harry Potter because they have fallen out of love with the worldview the series represents,” writes Louise Perry. “Which is to say that young people have fallen out of love with liberalism.”
Younger generations “have fallen out of love with Harry Potter because they have fallen out of love with the worldview the series represents,” writes Louise Perry. “Which is to say that young people have fallen out of love with liberalism.”
Opinion | Why Gen Z Doesn’t Love ‘Harry Potter’
The wizarding worldview is naïve.
nyti.ms
January 26, 2026 at 9:47 PM
for me it was the fact that the author is one of the main driving forces behind the global movement to kill my trans friends and erase their existence
hope that helps
hope that helps
good news: i didn’t get motion sickness playing this game.
bad news: i’m not sure i’m the gal for this, i watch too much Spanish cinema
bad news: i’m not sure i’m the gal for this, i watch too much Spanish cinema
@dietdeitz.bsky.social took a trip to Hispania, a twisted version of Spain lost in the shadows of fascism and not much else, in Blumhouse Games’ newest FPS horror title.
Preview | Crisol: Theater of Idols - The Blood of Fascism Runs Lukewarm — startmenu
Mik Deitz took a trip to Hispania, a twisted version of Spain lost in the shadows of fascism and not much else, in Blumhouse Games’ newest FPS horror title.
www.startmenu.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 7:42 PM
good news: i didn’t get motion sickness playing this game.
bad news: i’m not sure i’m the gal for this, i watch too much Spanish cinema
bad news: i’m not sure i’m the gal for this, i watch too much Spanish cinema
Damon Lindelof complained about me and sent hosts of nerds to harass me, and Bobby Kotick tried to sue me. are these considered parasocial grudges or real?
i think it's important to be as nice as you can to people you know but to hold a few really deep parasocial grudges. i picked jj abrams. that's my nemesis. him and jonathan blow.
January 23, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Damon Lindelof complained about me and sent hosts of nerds to harass me, and Bobby Kotick tried to sue me. are these considered parasocial grudges or real?
wait shit, did i miss IGN trying to bring poptimism to games journalism?
January 22, 2026 at 11:09 PM
wait shit, did i miss IGN trying to bring poptimism to games journalism?
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"just make a newsletter"
"just start a worker-owned subscription-funded outlet"
"just-" hey what if existing companies that were founded to produce writing about culture and society stopped firing people they paid to write about culture and society actually
"just start a worker-owned subscription-funded outlet"
"just-" hey what if existing companies that were founded to produce writing about culture and society stopped firing people they paid to write about culture and society actually
January 16, 2026 at 5:22 PM
"just make a newsletter"
"just start a worker-owned subscription-funded outlet"
"just-" hey what if existing companies that were founded to produce writing about culture and society stopped firing people they paid to write about culture and society actually
"just start a worker-owned subscription-funded outlet"
"just-" hey what if existing companies that were founded to produce writing about culture and society stopped firing people they paid to write about culture and society actually
had the honor to be a part of this piece’s journey and watch it take shape. we all know Ashley is a tremendous writer, and she just continues to raise the bar with each new piece 💜 so proud to see one of my besties thrive and change the game
For the first Stop Caring piece of the year, it is my honor and pleasure to welcome @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social to the site. She wrote about Depression Quest, Hanif Abdurraiq's On Seatbelts and Sunsets, and struggling with depression.
The gold standard to what a personal essay should be.
The gold standard to what a personal essay should be.
No Good Options
And damn it, we are gonna figure something out, if it takes me all night.
www.stopcar.ing
January 16, 2026 at 4:07 PM
had the honor to be a part of this piece’s journey and watch it take shape. we all know Ashley is a tremendous writer, and she just continues to raise the bar with each new piece 💜 so proud to see one of my besties thrive and change the game
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No i will not be posting 2016 pictures of myself. Im hot and transgender now, don’t worry about it
January 16, 2026 at 12:02 AM
No i will not be posting 2016 pictures of myself. Im hot and transgender now, don’t worry about it
back in high school, i got in an argument with my libertarian IB History teacher because, according to him, American hadn’t been in a “war” since Korea — only “conflicts.”
semantics will be always try to hide and justify unjust military action. the only words i have are shame and embarassment
semantics will be always try to hide and justify unjust military action. the only words i have are shame and embarassment
January 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
back in high school, i got in an argument with my libertarian IB History teacher because, according to him, American hadn’t been in a “war” since Korea — only “conflicts.”
semantics will be always try to hide and justify unjust military action. the only words i have are shame and embarassment
semantics will be always try to hide and justify unjust military action. the only words i have are shame and embarassment
go read this list with some fantastic writers that I got too sick to contribute too. the flu sucks; Diego rocks.
December 31, 2025 at 10:31 PM
go read this list with some fantastic writers that I got too sick to contribute too. the flu sucks; Diego rocks.
limited time deal for someone to turn my life story — A Jew With the Christmas Flu — into a Hallmark original movie. any takers?
December 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
limited time deal for someone to turn my life story — A Jew With the Christmas Flu — into a Hallmark original movie. any takers?
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Our good friend @dietdeitz.bsky.social joined us to reflect on Hollow Knight: Silksong and struggling.
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@dietdeitz.bsky.social delves into the worlds of Pharloom and Mount Celeste with a blood-soaked smile. Real world woes are no match for moral penance and difficult boss fights.
Mik Deitz Has Survived A Hard Game, Hard Year, Hard Life: Silksong, Celeste, and Sadomasochistic Joy — startmenu
Mik Deitz delves into the worlds of Pharloom and Mount Celeste with a blood-soaked smile. Real world woes are no match for moral penance and difficult boss fights.
www.startmenu.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Our good friend @dietdeitz.bsky.social joined us to reflect on Hollow Knight: Silksong and struggling.
bsky.app/profile/star...
bsky.app/profile/star...
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In Ruins.
An unlikely game from me, I grapple with what all is there to say about war games during war. On Battlefield 6, destructible environments, and gardening:
An unlikely game from me, I grapple with what all is there to say about war games during war. On Battlefield 6, destructible environments, and gardening:
New this week on the site, @theautumnwright.bsky.social on Battlefield 6. bulletpointsmonthly.com/2025/12/17/i...
December 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In Ruins.
An unlikely game from me, I grapple with what all is there to say about war games during war. On Battlefield 6, destructible environments, and gardening:
An unlikely game from me, I grapple with what all is there to say about war games during war. On Battlefield 6, destructible environments, and gardening:
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This week: 25 new-and-interesting selections on the western construction of the JRPG, Chris Roberts, Hades II, and Keoff Geighley:
critical-distance.com/2025/12/15/d...
critical-distance.com/2025/12/15/d...
critical-distance.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:18 AM
This week: 25 new-and-interesting selections on the western construction of the JRPG, Chris Roberts, Hades II, and Keoff Geighley:
critical-distance.com/2025/12/15/d...
critical-distance.com/2025/12/15/d...
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The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
fuck. my favorite movie for years and years was The Princess Bride. still is. When Harry Met Sally is one of the most perfect romcoms of all time. i don’t even know how to process this.
December 15, 2025 at 5:31 AM
fuck. my favorite movie for years and years was The Princess Bride. still is. When Harry Met Sally is one of the most perfect romcoms of all time. i don’t even know how to process this.
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Idk I don’t think the official message of college, the thinking place, should be “what if you let the machine think for you”
December 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Idk I don’t think the official message of college, the thinking place, should be “what if you let the machine think for you”
when I briefly worked at a Valnet site, I grilled the EiC about why he allowed so many articles about TERF game. he gave me some bullshit too stupid to remember, then said “but we protect our trans writers.”
so this article isn’t shocking. it is reprehensible. it’s easy to have morals in journalism
so this article isn’t shocking. it is reprehensible. it’s easy to have morals in journalism
Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to give away this week's free game on the Epic Games Store.
Hogwarts Legacy is now at the right price: $0
Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to give away this week's free game on the Epic Games Store.
www.polygon.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
when I briefly worked at a Valnet site, I grilled the EiC about why he allowed so many articles about TERF game. he gave me some bullshit too stupid to remember, then said “but we protect our trans writers.”
so this article isn’t shocking. it is reprehensible. it’s easy to have morals in journalism
so this article isn’t shocking. it is reprehensible. it’s easy to have morals in journalism
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*Werner Herzog voice* What… is Umamusume: Pretty Derby?
December 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
*Werner Herzog voice* What… is Umamusume: Pretty Derby?
*Werner Herzog voice* What… is Palworld?
December 12, 2025 at 2:59 AM
*Werner Herzog voice* What… is Palworld?
after years of bailing on Lexi, I ~finally~ wrote for the Winter Extravaganza, and it’s all about shit mental health and difficult games. a deeply personal and vulnerable piece that I would really appreciate you reading 💜
@dietdeitz.bsky.social delves into the worlds of Pharloom and Mount Celeste with a blood-soaked smile. Real world woes are no match for moral penance and difficult boss fights.
Mik Deitz Has Survived A Hard Game, Hard Year, Hard Life: Silksong, Celeste, and Sadomasochistic Joy — startmenu
Mik Deitz delves into the worlds of Pharloom and Mount Celeste with a blood-soaked smile. Real world woes are no match for moral penance and difficult boss fights.
www.startmenu.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
after years of bailing on Lexi, I ~finally~ wrote for the Winter Extravaganza, and it’s all about shit mental health and difficult games. a deeply personal and vulnerable piece that I would really appreciate you reading 💜
hey so I got a LOT of thoughts on Consume Me as an experience, disordered eating narrative, game as a whole — but anyone wanna explain the religion aspect to me? anyone write about this? i know it’s semi-autobiographical but this is driving me insane, i feel like the joker
December 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
hey so I got a LOT of thoughts on Consume Me as an experience, disordered eating narrative, game as a whole — but anyone wanna explain the religion aspect to me? anyone write about this? i know it’s semi-autobiographical but this is driving me insane, i feel like the joker
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new blog 💜
on love: fear of it, its necessity, its strength, its consequences
i wonder if it's possible to write a better monologue on love than what fleabag gave us
ashlikeadragon.bearblog.dev/love-is-awful/
on love: fear of it, its necessity, its strength, its consequences
i wonder if it's possible to write a better monologue on love than what fleabag gave us
ashlikeadragon.bearblog.dev/love-is-awful/
love is awful
so. love. the most beautiful and terrifying thing we have to hold onto (and we do have to hold on to it).
it melts you from the inside...
ashlikeadragon.bearblog.dev
December 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
new blog 💜
on love: fear of it, its necessity, its strength, its consequences
i wonder if it's possible to write a better monologue on love than what fleabag gave us
ashlikeadragon.bearblog.dev/love-is-awful/
on love: fear of it, its necessity, its strength, its consequences
i wonder if it's possible to write a better monologue on love than what fleabag gave us
ashlikeadragon.bearblog.dev/love-is-awful/
if you’re going to write a list of the Best Movies of the Year, please make sure you know film history, because saying British horror started in the 2000s when The Wicker Man and decades of folk and urban horror are RIGHT THERE is fucking embarrassing for everyone.
engage with the past! please!
engage with the past! please!
December 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
if you’re going to write a list of the Best Movies of the Year, please make sure you know film history, because saying British horror started in the 2000s when The Wicker Man and decades of folk and urban horror are RIGHT THERE is fucking embarrassing for everyone.
engage with the past! please!
engage with the past! please!