Jackie aka Jax
@jaxyacks.bsky.social
They/them | 30+ | podcasts, writing, game dev | https://linktr.ee/ambrolen | You might also know me as Jax_Yacks, ambrolen, or dirkification
@jaxyacks.com is my project account
@jaxyacks.com is my project account
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Jackie aka Jax
@jaxyacks.bsky.social
· May 30
Hey my name is Jackie and I make podcasts, IF games, general writing, etch. You can find more details about all of this over on @jaxyacks.com!
If you're here for my projects go there!
If you're here for other random bullshit, stay here!
Or do both!
More info/relevant posts will be in the thread 🧵
If you're here for my projects go there!
If you're here for other random bullshit, stay here!
Or do both!
More info/relevant posts will be in the thread 🧵
Published my game right under the deadline (I'll do a proper post about it in the morning) and I didn't have time to get people to play test it like I hoped I would so now I'm just crossing my fingers there aren't any game breaking bugs I missed lol
January 19, 2026 at 6:13 AM
Published my game right under the deadline (I'll do a proper post about it in the morning) and I didn't have time to get people to play test it like I hoped I would so now I'm just crossing my fingers there aren't any game breaking bugs I missed lol
I want a magic memory eraser
Not for any like trauma or bad experiences or anything
Just for those one off nothing bits of awkwardness or cringe that pop in your mind off and on for the rest of your life
I don't need to remember all that lol
Not for any like trauma or bad experiences or anything
Just for those one off nothing bits of awkwardness or cringe that pop in your mind off and on for the rest of your life
I don't need to remember all that lol
January 18, 2026 at 6:08 PM
I want a magic memory eraser
Not for any like trauma or bad experiences or anything
Just for those one off nothing bits of awkwardness or cringe that pop in your mind off and on for the rest of your life
I don't need to remember all that lol
Not for any like trauma or bad experiences or anything
Just for those one off nothing bits of awkwardness or cringe that pop in your mind off and on for the rest of your life
I don't need to remember all that lol
I really wish I had posted about other games I really liked when I was binging Jacksepticeye's horror backlog. And Gaming Harry's. Maybe one day I'll go through and make a rec list but by god my list "maybe one day" projects is long lol
I'll just try to remember to do it going forward
I'll just try to remember to do it going forward
January 17, 2026 at 11:44 PM
I really wish I had posted about other games I really liked when I was binging Jacksepticeye's horror backlog. And Gaming Harry's. Maybe one day I'll go through and make a rec list but by god my list "maybe one day" projects is long lol
I'll just try to remember to do it going forward
I'll just try to remember to do it going forward
Just finished Jacksepticeye's playthrough of Face of Another by @madbugstudio.bsky.social and genuinely what a well made and meaningful horror game!
Currently on sale for $4.19, but it's normally only $6.99
store.steampowered.com/app/3272170/...
youtu.be/hYX_lVhOT0s?...
Currently on sale for $4.19, but it's normally only $6.99
store.steampowered.com/app/3272170/...
youtu.be/hYX_lVhOT0s?...
This game changed me...
YouTube video by jacksepticeye
youtu.be
January 17, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Just finished Jacksepticeye's playthrough of Face of Another by @madbugstudio.bsky.social and genuinely what a well made and meaningful horror game!
Currently on sale for $4.19, but it's normally only $6.99
store.steampowered.com/app/3272170/...
youtu.be/hYX_lVhOT0s?...
Currently on sale for $4.19, but it's normally only $6.99
store.steampowered.com/app/3272170/...
youtu.be/hYX_lVhOT0s?...
Absolutely insane that Walmart is showing advertisements on the screen you need open for your grocery pickup barcode
January 16, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Absolutely insane that Walmart is showing advertisements on the screen you need open for your grocery pickup barcode
I've been watching @dominothief.bsky.social Silksong off and on and Sherma is my girl btw. In this house we stan Sherma
January 16, 2026 at 6:10 PM
I've been watching @dominothief.bsky.social Silksong off and on and Sherma is my girl btw. In this house we stan Sherma
I have worked on the game for this jam for like 20 hours so far.
Only a couple days left.
I'm so close to the end!
Only a couple days left.
I'm so close to the end!
January 16, 2026 at 6:18 AM
I have worked on the game for this jam for like 20 hours so far.
Only a couple days left.
I'm so close to the end!
Only a couple days left.
I'm so close to the end!
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One of the things about people showing up to protest for the first time, that many, many armchair theorists don't grasp, is the effect of seeing what happens with your own eyes, then seeing how media covers it, and what is said ABOUT YOU by media and political personalities/office holders.
January 15, 2026 at 7:27 PM
One of the things about people showing up to protest for the first time, that many, many armchair theorists don't grasp, is the effect of seeing what happens with your own eyes, then seeing how media covers it, and what is said ABOUT YOU by media and political personalities/office holders.
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Y'all, I'm freaking out- ADHD Field Guide for Adults has gotten over 1000+ preorders. Thank you all so much, this is wild. There's a physical option, an audiobook (recorded by us!), & a digital version so if you've been waiting, now is a great time to jump on the pre-order train!
January 15, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Y'all, I'm freaking out- ADHD Field Guide for Adults has gotten over 1000+ preorders. Thank you all so much, this is wild. There's a physical option, an audiobook (recorded by us!), & a digital version so if you've been waiting, now is a great time to jump on the pre-order train!
Honestly "compounding issues with very few disappearing controversies" is something to keep in mind for a *lot* of issues.
It's easy for us to see "oh this company did x thing? That kinda sucks" and then stop hearing or thinking about it until they do y thing,
It's easy for us to see "oh this company did x thing? That kinda sucks" and then stop hearing or thinking about it until they do y thing,
which is probably worth reiterating: all of spotify's issues are compounding, very few of their controversies disappear.
when the news covers a new reason spotify sucks, it's added to the pile. they are still spending hundreds of millions on joe rogan, they're still open to running ICE ads, etc.
when the news covers a new reason spotify sucks, it's added to the pile. they are still spending hundreds of millions on joe rogan, they're still open to running ICE ads, etc.
January 15, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Honestly "compounding issues with very few disappearing controversies" is something to keep in mind for a *lot* of issues.
It's easy for us to see "oh this company did x thing? That kinda sucks" and then stop hearing or thinking about it until they do y thing,
It's easy for us to see "oh this company did x thing? That kinda sucks" and then stop hearing or thinking about it until they do y thing,
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January 15, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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which is probably worth reiterating: all of spotify's issues are compounding, very few of their controversies disappear.
when the news covers a new reason spotify sucks, it's added to the pile. they are still spending hundreds of millions on joe rogan, they're still open to running ICE ads, etc.
when the news covers a new reason spotify sucks, it's added to the pile. they are still spending hundreds of millions on joe rogan, they're still open to running ICE ads, etc.
January 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM
which is probably worth reiterating: all of spotify's issues are compounding, very few of their controversies disappear.
when the news covers a new reason spotify sucks, it's added to the pile. they are still spending hundreds of millions on joe rogan, they're still open to running ICE ads, etc.
when the news covers a new reason spotify sucks, it's added to the pile. they are still spending hundreds of millions on joe rogan, they're still open to running ICE ads, etc.
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in case you needed YET ANOTHER reason to leave spotify: it's now the most expensive one of these things out there.
(plus all of the other reasons which never went away)
consequence.net/2026/01/spot...
(plus all of the other reasons which never went away)
consequence.net/2026/01/spot...
Spotify Hikes US Subscription Prices, Making It Most Expensive Major Music Streamer
Spotify has raised prices across all US plans, including Individual, Family, and Student tiers, making it more expensive than Apple Music and TIDAL.
consequence.net
January 15, 2026 at 4:05 PM
in case you needed YET ANOTHER reason to leave spotify: it's now the most expensive one of these things out there.
(plus all of the other reasons which never went away)
consequence.net/2026/01/spot...
(plus all of the other reasons which never went away)
consequence.net/2026/01/spot...
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Mark it.
Two weeks into 2026 and I already know about more games industry layoff waves than in all of 2021, impacting about five times as many people that we know of.
We're still so far from 'normal'
We need to talk about this openly. Don't struggle alone. 💞
Two weeks into 2026 and I already know about more games industry layoff waves than in all of 2021, impacting about five times as many people that we know of.
We're still so far from 'normal'
We need to talk about this openly. Don't struggle alone. 💞
January 15, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Mark it.
Two weeks into 2026 and I already know about more games industry layoff waves than in all of 2021, impacting about five times as many people that we know of.
We're still so far from 'normal'
We need to talk about this openly. Don't struggle alone. 💞
Two weeks into 2026 and I already know about more games industry layoff waves than in all of 2021, impacting about five times as many people that we know of.
We're still so far from 'normal'
We need to talk about this openly. Don't struggle alone. 💞
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We're pleased to support the community effort to keep an up to date survey of everyone's favourite Fallen London paid stories. If you'd like to contribute your ratings - even if you've only played a few - you can do so here: forms.gle/mwyqHWjoFqdu...
Fallen London Fate Survey
(2025+ Edition)
forms.gle
January 15, 2026 at 1:29 PM
We're pleased to support the community effort to keep an up to date survey of everyone's favourite Fallen London paid stories. If you'd like to contribute your ratings - even if you've only played a few - you can do so here: forms.gle/mwyqHWjoFqdu...
I'm sure it's been talked about, and I might try to look up times people have, but Eddi Gluskin from Outlast Whistleblower being considered such a phenomenal and disturbing villain is interesting because what he's doing is sexual violence on men in a way that's taken seriously
January 15, 2026 at 5:46 AM
I'm sure it's been talked about, and I might try to look up times people have, but Eddi Gluskin from Outlast Whistleblower being considered such a phenomenal and disturbing villain is interesting because what he's doing is sexual violence on men in a way that's taken seriously
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i urge people to ignore stupid bad faith drama, block liberally, mute even posts you dont want to see, and just have fun w ur circle of friends and create what u wanna see
January 14, 2026 at 9:05 PM
i urge people to ignore stupid bad faith drama, block liberally, mute even posts you dont want to see, and just have fun w ur circle of friends and create what u wanna see
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The way I always explain it is that I got nerdy about porn the way I have with most things, then I saw a 20/20 on ethical porn and it changed how I consumed it.
I just am always curious about the ins and outs about the things I enjoy. I remember exactly where I was when I learned Olivia retired.
I just am always curious about the ins and outs about the things I enjoy. I remember exactly where I was when I learned Olivia retired.
i will always respect your porn knowledge for your Olivia O'Lovely reference casually tossed into Never Stop Blowing Up
it fucking FLOORED me; I had to explain to my partner why I had to pause the video because I was laughing and coughing uncontrollably
it fucking FLOORED me; I had to explain to my partner why I had to pause the video because I was laughing and coughing uncontrollably
January 14, 2026 at 9:59 PM
The way I always explain it is that I got nerdy about porn the way I have with most things, then I saw a 20/20 on ethical porn and it changed how I consumed it.
I just am always curious about the ins and outs about the things I enjoy. I remember exactly where I was when I learned Olivia retired.
I just am always curious about the ins and outs about the things I enjoy. I remember exactly where I was when I learned Olivia retired.
Just found out the hospital system my PCP is in now works with a surgeon who has a higher bmi limit for top surgery!
Which I am still a lil close to hitting but I really don't fluctuate weight that much or gain weight quickly so I shouldn't have an issue
Now I can *actually* start the process!
Which I am still a lil close to hitting but I really don't fluctuate weight that much or gain weight quickly so I shouldn't have an issue
Now I can *actually* start the process!
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Just found out the hospital system my PCP is in now works with a surgeon who has a higher bmi limit for top surgery!
Which I am still a lil close to hitting but I really don't fluctuate weight that much or gain weight quickly so I shouldn't have an issue
Now I can *actually* start the process!
Which I am still a lil close to hitting but I really don't fluctuate weight that much or gain weight quickly so I shouldn't have an issue
Now I can *actually* start the process!
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Submit your multidisciplinary project to Narrascope! Interactive theater, audience controlled experiences, installations, VR opera, holographic circus, give us your weird stuff!!! NO AI please. Submission deadline Jan 31. narrascope.org/experience/
NarraScope 2026 | The Experience
NarraScope is a conference that brings together the writers, developers, scholars, and players of interactive narrative.
narrascope.org
January 13, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Submit your multidisciplinary project to Narrascope! Interactive theater, audience controlled experiences, installations, VR opera, holographic circus, give us your weird stuff!!! NO AI please. Submission deadline Jan 31. narrascope.org/experience/
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that's me!!!! had a great time on this one. nice to hop out of the producer/editor chair for a little bit (and then hop directly back into it immediately after recording)
✨NEW EPISODE✨
This week in the Aether: @ajfillari.bsky.social joins the show to talk about trying to find Room 46 in Blue Prince and Unbeatable's arcade mode. Brendon is smitten by yet another Dragon Quest and wants to figure out what $5 is.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
This week in the Aether: @ajfillari.bsky.social joins the show to talk about trying to find Room 46 in Blue Prince and Unbeatable's arcade mode. Brendon is smitten by yet another Dragon Quest and wants to figure out what $5 is.
Listen + Tell a Friend: intothecast.online 💕
January 14, 2026 at 5:48 PM
that's me!!!! had a great time on this one. nice to hop out of the producer/editor chair for a little bit (and then hop directly back into it immediately after recording)
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Also, just FYI, The Hundred Line is currently the cheapest it has been so far.
Not a HUGE discount, but it is EASILY worth $40 if you enjoy visual novels as a *medium* at all. The prologue alone (30-40 hours!!!) is probably worth the price of admission, and after that point it goes completely ham.
Not a HUGE discount, but it is EASILY worth $40 if you enjoy visual novels as a *medium* at all. The prologue alone (30-40 hours!!!) is probably worth the price of admission, and after that point it goes completely ham.
Save 30% on The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- on Steam
Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi join forces for the first time to deliver the ULTIMATE adventure game! 15 students are tasked with defending a school from grotesque monsters for 100 days. Can the...
store.steampowered.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Also, just FYI, The Hundred Line is currently the cheapest it has been so far.
Not a HUGE discount, but it is EASILY worth $40 if you enjoy visual novels as a *medium* at all. The prologue alone (30-40 hours!!!) is probably worth the price of admission, and after that point it goes completely ham.
Not a HUGE discount, but it is EASILY worth $40 if you enjoy visual novels as a *medium* at all. The prologue alone (30-40 hours!!!) is probably worth the price of admission, and after that point it goes completely ham.
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A very important message from Munji
January 14, 2026 at 4:33 PM
A very important message from Munji
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I often think about Jonathan Cooper's posts about TLOU2, that the studio ran out of seasoned game animators because its reputation was so bad and thus had to hire film folks who had to be taught how to put games together.
January 14, 2026 at 1:57 PM
I often think about Jonathan Cooper's posts about TLOU2, that the studio ran out of seasoned game animators because its reputation was so bad and thus had to hire film folks who had to be taught how to put games together.