Amy Kate Alexander 🏳️🌈🎮
@itsmeamykate.bsky.social
Amateur Video Game Scientist. Highly caffeinated. Usually sarcastic. She/They. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (formerly @jerobolod in the Bad Place)
Video essays: youtube.com/@itsmeamykate
Podcast: youtube.com/@wordsaboutgamesuk
Twitch: twitch.tv/wordsaboutgames
Video essays: youtube.com/@itsmeamykate
Podcast: youtube.com/@wordsaboutgamesuk
Twitch: twitch.tv/wordsaboutgames
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Elden Ring Is For Everyone (And So Is Dark Souls)
YouTube video by Amy Kate Alexander
youtu.be
NEW VIDEO ESSAY!
are the Souls games only for the hardest of the hardcore?
or is that an illusion created by hyperbole and gatekeeping?
let's talk about Dark Souls and it's difficulty
youtu.be/dKDDv6vKX94?...
are the Souls games only for the hardest of the hardcore?
or is that an illusion created by hyperbole and gatekeeping?
let's talk about Dark Souls and it's difficulty
youtu.be/dKDDv6vKX94?...
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please share and join us tomorrow to see what we've been up to for the last few years. It's the future of KO_OP 🥺
Join us tomorrow at 12 PM EST for an exciting announcement of our upcoming game! youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg
KO_OP Game Reveal & Presentation
YouTube video by KO_OP
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
please share and join us tomorrow to see what we've been up to for the last few years. It's the future of KO_OP 🥺
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If for some reason the idea of working with me sounds appealing (weird energy but whatever), I am looking for a co-lead and a social media lead. 🙂
You'll be helping me put on Black events at GDQ and socials will be injecting some life into our channel on @blackinaflash.bsky.social !
You'll be helping me put on Black events at GDQ and socials will be injecting some life into our channel on @blackinaflash.bsky.social !
We're hiring!!
@blackinaflash.bsky.social is looking for a Co-Lead and Social Media Lead to join the team!
Applications are open until Dec. 7th 11:59 PM PT/2:59 AM ET
Learn more about the roles and apply here: gamesdonequick.com/jobs
@blackinaflash.bsky.social is looking for a Co-Lead and Social Media Lead to join the team!
Applications are open until Dec. 7th 11:59 PM PT/2:59 AM ET
Learn more about the roles and apply here: gamesdonequick.com/jobs
November 24, 2025 at 1:23 AM
If for some reason the idea of working with me sounds appealing (weird energy but whatever), I am looking for a co-lead and a social media lead. 🙂
You'll be helping me put on Black events at GDQ and socials will be injecting some life into our channel on @blackinaflash.bsky.social !
You'll be helping me put on Black events at GDQ and socials will be injecting some life into our channel on @blackinaflash.bsky.social !
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Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/
i'm starting to come to terms with the idea that 2011 was the closest i'll ever come to seeing the canucks win in my lifetime
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM
i'm starting to come to terms with the idea that 2011 was the closest i'll ever come to seeing the canucks win in my lifetime
royal rat authority?
more like royal rat fuck off with ye
more like royal rat fuck off with ye
November 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
royal rat authority?
more like royal rat fuck off with ye
more like royal rat fuck off with ye
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And last but certainly not least, there's still plenty of time for you to join in on our first art jam!
theunderscore.xyz/t/the-unders...
theunderscore.xyz/t/the-unders...
THE UNDERSCORE JAM #1: TRIPLE TRIPTYCH
The first of hopefully many art/game jams! The very first Underscore Jam will start on November 18th, the official one month-a-versary of the forum! These jams will be bimonthly occasions to find mo...
theunderscore.xyz
November 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
And last but certainly not least, there's still plenty of time for you to join in on our first art jam!
theunderscore.xyz/t/the-unders...
theunderscore.xyz/t/the-unders...
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Hey folks, I often do posts calling for indie developers to link me their games so I can signal boost them. Today I want to do something similar for all trans creatives.
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
November 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Hey folks, I often do posts calling for indie developers to link me their games so I can signal boost them. Today I want to do something similar for all trans creatives.
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
yes, let's go all in on the bubble that is set to burst & truly tank the country
not only is kier starmer an awful human being, he also has the political instincts of a lemming
not only is kier starmer an awful human being, he also has the political instincts of a lemming
Labour plot to slash electricity prices for AI companies
LABOUR are planning to cut electricity prices for tech companies while energy bills continue to leave families struggling, The National can reveal. 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2563567...
LABOUR are planning to cut electricity prices for tech companies while energy bills continue to leave families struggling, The National can reveal. 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2563567...
Labour plot to slash electricity prices for AI companies while families struggle
LABOUR are planning to cut electricity prices for tech companies while energy bills continue to leave families struggling, The National can reveal.
www.thenational.scot
November 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
yes, let's go all in on the bubble that is set to burst & truly tank the country
not only is kier starmer an awful human being, he also has the political instincts of a lemming
not only is kier starmer an awful human being, he also has the political instincts of a lemming
it's the kind of evening where you curl up and watch lord of the rings
November 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
it's the kind of evening where you curl up and watch lord of the rings
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We must copy Denmark Social Democrats' hardline anti-asylum measures in order to win back voters' trust, says Shabana Mahmood.
Meanwhile in Denmark:
Meanwhile in Denmark:
November 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We must copy Denmark Social Democrats' hardline anti-asylum measures in order to win back voters' trust, says Shabana Mahmood.
Meanwhile in Denmark:
Meanwhile in Denmark:
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before asking "how's that project going??" to any creative, just assume it's going like this
May 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
before asking "how's that project going??" to any creative, just assume it's going like this
rest in peace to one of the best to ever do it
fuck cancer
fuck cancer
My trailblazing game industry bad-ass friend Rebecca Heineman has passed away.
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Rebecca Heineman - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
rest in peace to one of the best to ever do it
fuck cancer
fuck cancer
at some point while playing dark souls 2 i have gone from shouting at the game to shouting at the game but with a scottish accent
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November 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
at some point while playing dark souls 2 i have gone from shouting at the game to shouting at the game but with a scottish accent
🤷♀️
🤷♀️
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they say it's the easiest thing in the world to be kind but we all have our struggles and some days it can be the most bravest thing in the world to let yourself be open and compassionate! you're not a sucker, not a doormat, not naive, you are absolute goals 🌹
November 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
they say it's the easiest thing in the world to be kind but we all have our struggles and some days it can be the most bravest thing in the world to let yourself be open and compassionate! you're not a sucker, not a doormat, not naive, you are absolute goals 🌹
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There are so many incredible women in the UK games industry, too many to mention.
Show someone some love who has inspired you by nominating them, it takes 2 minutes: lnkd.in/d_RjMceq
(Yes I’m UK based but that’s neither here nor there 😆)
Show someone some love who has inspired you by nominating them, it takes 2 minutes: lnkd.in/d_RjMceq
(Yes I’m UK based but that’s neither here nor there 😆)
November 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
There are so many incredible women in the UK games industry, too many to mention.
Show someone some love who has inspired you by nominating them, it takes 2 minutes: lnkd.in/d_RjMceq
(Yes I’m UK based but that’s neither here nor there 😆)
Show someone some love who has inspired you by nominating them, it takes 2 minutes: lnkd.in/d_RjMceq
(Yes I’m UK based but that’s neither here nor there 😆)
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November 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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train worker waking me up to check my ticket
November 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
train worker waking me up to check my ticket
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Labour policy is being celebrated by Tommy Robinson.
That's it.
That's all you ever need to say to explain who Labour are.
That's it.
That's all you ever need to say to explain who Labour are.
November 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Labour policy is being celebrated by Tommy Robinson.
That's it.
That's all you ever need to say to explain who Labour are.
That's it.
That's all you ever need to say to explain who Labour are.
if you get a chance to watch Shit-Faced Shakespeare i highly recommend it, watching Hamlet go off the rails because of a drunk cast member (in this case the person playing Gertrude) was a great twist
the players managed to keep it fairly coherent (until the graveyard scene)
the players managed to keep it fairly coherent (until the graveyard scene)
having a blast watching Shit-Faced Shakespeare perform Hamlet (where one performer gets drunk before and during the show)
they even did my favourite line from the play
"sorry your dad's dead, he was a proper cunt"
they even did my favourite line from the play
"sorry your dad's dead, he was a proper cunt"
November 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM
if you get a chance to watch Shit-Faced Shakespeare i highly recommend it, watching Hamlet go off the rails because of a drunk cast member (in this case the person playing Gertrude) was a great twist
the players managed to keep it fairly coherent (until the graveyard scene)
the players managed to keep it fairly coherent (until the graveyard scene)
having a blast watching Shit-Faced Shakespeare perform Hamlet (where one performer gets drunk before and during the show)
they even did my favourite line from the play
"sorry your dad's dead, he was a proper cunt"
they even did my favourite line from the play
"sorry your dad's dead, he was a proper cunt"
November 15, 2025 at 9:16 PM
having a blast watching Shit-Faced Shakespeare perform Hamlet (where one performer gets drunk before and during the show)
they even did my favourite line from the play
"sorry your dad's dead, he was a proper cunt"
they even did my favourite line from the play
"sorry your dad's dead, he was a proper cunt"
Reposted by Amy Kate Alexander 🏳️🌈🎮
finding out a game uses gen ai or a studio is "going all in" on it is helpful, because there is an avalanche of games coming out & it helps to trim the list
however then i see just as many games & studios talk about never using it and my list of cool games i wanna play doesn't get any shorter
however then i see just as many games & studios talk about never using it and my list of cool games i wanna play doesn't get any shorter
November 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
finding out a game uses gen ai or a studio is "going all in" on it is helpful, because there is an avalanche of games coming out & it helps to trim the list
however then i see just as many games & studios talk about never using it and my list of cool games i wanna play doesn't get any shorter
however then i see just as many games & studios talk about never using it and my list of cool games i wanna play doesn't get any shorter
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v good thread to show to your cis people who don’t understand the kafkaesque web of insane bureaucratic nonsense that british trans people have been trapped in for decades
I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
August 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
v good thread to show to your cis people who don’t understand the kafkaesque web of insane bureaucratic nonsense that british trans people have been trapped in for decades
finding out a game uses gen ai or a studio is "going all in" on it is helpful, because there is an avalanche of games coming out & it helps to trim the list
however then i see just as many games & studios talk about never using it and my list of cool games i wanna play doesn't get any shorter
however then i see just as many games & studios talk about never using it and my list of cool games i wanna play doesn't get any shorter
November 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
finding out a game uses gen ai or a studio is "going all in" on it is helpful, because there is an avalanche of games coming out & it helps to trim the list
however then i see just as many games & studios talk about never using it and my list of cool games i wanna play doesn't get any shorter
however then i see just as many games & studios talk about never using it and my list of cool games i wanna play doesn't get any shorter