Jen
@jenuinepanic.bsky.social
Writing a scary book. Baby trail runner. Gym hamster. Work in games tech and once made a board game about puns.
Life continues to be seriously life-ing this year.
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Life continues to be seriously life-ing this year.
Beeps of my motherboard
I hear your cry
decipher your message
after many tries
A dutiful daughter
I'll tend to your needs
And hearing your words
I'll...
Actually, I've no clue what I'm supposed to do. Try not to break until I get to chat to my computer friend ok? Cool.
I hear your cry
decipher your message
after many tries
A dutiful daughter
I'll tend to your needs
And hearing your words
I'll...
Actually, I've no clue what I'm supposed to do. Try not to break until I get to chat to my computer friend ok? Cool.
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Beeps of my motherboard
I hear your cry
decipher your message
after many tries
A dutiful daughter
I'll tend to your needs
And hearing your words
I'll...
Actually, I've no clue what I'm supposed to do. Try not to break until I get to chat to my computer friend ok? Cool.
I hear your cry
decipher your message
after many tries
A dutiful daughter
I'll tend to your needs
And hearing your words
I'll...
Actually, I've no clue what I'm supposed to do. Try not to break until I get to chat to my computer friend ok? Cool.
I'm all for reading widely but sometimes it can be hard to explain how I'm trying to choose whether to start a book described as being about "the end of the world that reflects on the everyday inner despair of humanity" or a child celebrity memoir.
November 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I'm all for reading widely but sometimes it can be hard to explain how I'm trying to choose whether to start a book described as being about "the end of the world that reflects on the everyday inner despair of humanity" or a child celebrity memoir.
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Nothing is a better demonstration of the anti-scientific nature of banning trans women from sports than the fact that the IOC's OWN STUDY found no evidence trans women have any advantage over cis women in sports, but they're planning on going ahead with banning us anyways
IOC edges closer to ban on transgender women in female Olympic events
IOC edges closer to ban on transgender women in female Olympic events
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Sources expect ban within next six to 12 months
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IOC president wants to protect the female category
The International Olympic Committee is edging closer towards implementing a ban on transgender women competing in the female category in time for the Los Angeles Olympics.
Multiple sources expect such a ban to come into effect over the next six to 12 months with the new IOC president, Kirsty Coventry, making clear she wants to drive through her campaign pledge to protect the female category. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Nothing is a better demonstration of the anti-scientific nature of banning trans women from sports than the fact that the IOC's OWN STUDY found no evidence trans women have any advantage over cis women in sports, but they're planning on going ahead with banning us anyways
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Right, anyone working in the games industry got a new job this week and want to show off about it?
I'm topping up this week's newsletter with job movers, so if you've got yourself a shiny new role and want to brag to 6000 people around the world lemme know 🫡
I'm topping up this week's newsletter with job movers, so if you've got yourself a shiny new role and want to brag to 6000 people around the world lemme know 🫡
November 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Right, anyone working in the games industry got a new job this week and want to show off about it?
I'm topping up this week's newsletter with job movers, so if you've got yourself a shiny new role and want to brag to 6000 people around the world lemme know 🫡
I'm topping up this week's newsletter with job movers, so if you've got yourself a shiny new role and want to brag to 6000 people around the world lemme know 🫡
(Games qualify for this btw)
⚡ Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and @animationireland.bsky.social are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the new Innovation in Storytelling Development Fund.
With support of @creativeskillnet.bsky.social and Eirmersive.
📅 Deadline for applications: 2nd December 2025, 1pm.
With support of @creativeskillnet.bsky.social and Eirmersive.
📅 Deadline for applications: 2nd December 2025, 1pm.
Screen Ireland’s Innovation in Storytelling Development Fund is now open for applications, in partnership with Animation Ireland
www.screenireland.ie
November 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM
(Games qualify for this btw)
Can we all take a moment to appreciate that the advocacy group for promoting immersive media in Ireland is called Eirmersive?
November 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Can we all take a moment to appreciate that the advocacy group for promoting immersive media in Ireland is called Eirmersive?
What do you mean you don't get up early on a holiday to try to make sense of an email automation API? Have you even lived?
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
What do you mean you don't get up early on a holiday to try to make sense of an email automation API? Have you even lived?
#aiandgames mission accomplished.
Look I'm a simple gal, you promise me a plushie you bet I'm gonna be there.
That said the conference was also good craic, even if I was bound to the expo hall and have to wait for the talks on YouTube.
Look I'm a simple gal, you promise me a plushie you bet I'm gonna be there.
That said the conference was also good craic, even if I was bound to the expo hall and have to wait for the talks on YouTube.
November 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM
#aiandgames mission accomplished.
Look I'm a simple gal, you promise me a plushie you bet I'm gonna be there.
That said the conference was also good craic, even if I was bound to the expo hall and have to wait for the talks on YouTube.
Look I'm a simple gal, you promise me a plushie you bet I'm gonna be there.
That said the conference was also good craic, even if I was bound to the expo hall and have to wait for the talks on YouTube.
I'm expecting a busy and mildly harrowing day today, so I've made sure to prep by getting in an early run and
*checks notes* cleaning the windows while listening a book on the evolution of Russian state orchestrated propaganda.
*checks notes* cleaning the windows while listening a book on the evolution of Russian state orchestrated propaganda.
November 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I'm expecting a busy and mildly harrowing day today, so I've made sure to prep by getting in an early run and
*checks notes* cleaning the windows while listening a book on the evolution of Russian state orchestrated propaganda.
*checks notes* cleaning the windows while listening a book on the evolution of Russian state orchestrated propaganda.
This, and while I'd say start with Mort (4th book) I think the main point everyone agrees on is don't start with The Color of Magic(1) or The Light Fantastic (2).
Pratchett was incomparable, but even he took a book or two to hit his stride.
Pratchett was incomparable, but even he took a book or two to hit his stride.
If you're looking for a new book series to pick up try Discworld.
~40 books.
Most have 3 layers to them: serious social commentary on today's issues (gun reform, gender equality, racism) and parody as a glue, tongue in cheek stuff, and the in-world narrative, the plot.
Start on equal rights - 3rd
~40 books.
Most have 3 layers to them: serious social commentary on today's issues (gun reform, gender equality, racism) and parody as a glue, tongue in cheek stuff, and the in-world narrative, the plot.
Start on equal rights - 3rd
Rapidly going through the ~40 Discworld novels and an early one has this line, "welcome to [city] we have more pronouns here."
Pratchett wasn't just prolific; he was very ahead of his time.
Keep in mind, we got gay marriage barely more than 10 years ago, this book was more than 30 years ago.
Pratchett wasn't just prolific; he was very ahead of his time.
Keep in mind, we got gay marriage barely more than 10 years ago, this book was more than 30 years ago.
November 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This, and while I'd say start with Mort (4th book) I think the main point everyone agrees on is don't start with The Color of Magic(1) or The Light Fantastic (2).
Pratchett was incomparable, but even he took a book or two to hit his stride.
Pratchett was incomparable, but even he took a book or two to hit his stride.
I'm sorry, what??? 😮 That is amazing.
brb gotta check the size of my hand luggage, for reasons.
brb gotta check the size of my hand luggage, for reasons.
With our event just days away, it's time to announce a special surprise!
We made an @aiandgames.com plushie!
Grab yours at the AI and Games Conference next week, or sign up to the waitlist (plushie.aiandgames.com) to be the first to know when we release a batch for sale online in early 2026.
We made an @aiandgames.com plushie!
Grab yours at the AI and Games Conference next week, or sign up to the waitlist (plushie.aiandgames.com) to be the first to know when we release a batch for sale online in early 2026.
October 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I'm sorry, what??? 😮 That is amazing.
brb gotta check the size of my hand luggage, for reasons.
brb gotta check the size of my hand luggage, for reasons.
I'm sure some people prep for events by looking at attendees lists and researching sessions. I personally prefer to dedicate my time to coming up with some truly awful topic specific jokes.
October 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I'm sure some people prep for events by looking at attendees lists and researching sessions. I personally prefer to dedicate my time to coming up with some truly awful topic specific jokes.
I figured I'd finally read The Fall of the House of Usher, but, not gonna lie, the first page of the collection has me immediately questioning the decision to read Poe. Or anything by the writer of the introduction for that matter.
October 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I figured I'd finally read The Fall of the House of Usher, but, not gonna lie, the first page of the collection has me immediately questioning the decision to read Poe. Or anything by the writer of the introduction for that matter.
Anyone feel like trekking around my run route from Saturday to see if they can find my gloves? I can't find them which means there's a 50% chance I dropped them.
I'd go but there's also a 50% chance they're just in a really dumb place in my house. So I have to stay here and search for a few hours.
I'd go but there's also a 50% chance they're just in a really dumb place in my house. So I have to stay here and search for a few hours.
October 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Anyone feel like trekking around my run route from Saturday to see if they can find my gloves? I can't find them which means there's a 50% chance I dropped them.
I'd go but there's also a 50% chance they're just in a really dumb place in my house. So I have to stay here and search for a few hours.
I'd go but there's also a 50% chance they're just in a really dumb place in my house. So I have to stay here and search for a few hours.
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Almost at the top. Currently number 3, which is a lucky number in Irish mythology. Launching at 1pm, folks. Wish us luck!
October 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Almost at the top. Currently number 3, which is a lucky number in Irish mythology. Launching at 1pm, folks. Wish us luck!
I just found out that Glen Hansard played Outspan in The Commitments.
I ask that you respect my privacy in this trying time while I reassess my identity as a Dub.
I ask that you respect my privacy in this trying time while I reassess my identity as a Dub.
October 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I just found out that Glen Hansard played Outspan in The Commitments.
I ask that you respect my privacy in this trying time while I reassess my identity as a Dub.
I ask that you respect my privacy in this trying time while I reassess my identity as a Dub.
I am proud to announce that today I successfully entered and exited a bookshop without buying any books!
I did buy stationery that I didn't need, and for some reason a jigsaw puzzle, but that's besides the point.
I did buy stationery that I didn't need, and for some reason a jigsaw puzzle, but that's besides the point.
October 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I am proud to announce that today I successfully entered and exited a bookshop without buying any books!
I did buy stationery that I didn't need, and for some reason a jigsaw puzzle, but that's besides the point.
I did buy stationery that I didn't need, and for some reason a jigsaw puzzle, but that's besides the point.
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Live timing for Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra 2025 Individual World Championship is at my.raceresult.com/364272/results
October 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Live timing for Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra 2025 Individual World Championship is at my.raceresult.com/364272/results
I hate this constant moving of goal posts. A while ago I saw middle age defined as starting at 35, but now I need to be at least 40 for a mid-life crisis? Sometimes I feel like I just can't win.
October 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I hate this constant moving of goal posts. A while ago I saw middle age defined as starting at 35, but now I need to be at least 40 for a mid-life crisis? Sometimes I feel like I just can't win.
Look I'm happy there's an extension etc etc but, dare I say it, this is silly? Am I reading it wrong?
Expansion to post release content but only if the base game qualified for the original credit. There's currently low uptake because so few developers work qualifies for the original credit.
Expansion to post release content but only if the base game qualified for the original credit. There's currently low uptake because so few developers work qualifies for the original credit.
October 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Look I'm happy there's an extension etc etc but, dare I say it, this is silly? Am I reading it wrong?
Expansion to post release content but only if the base game qualified for the original credit. There's currently low uptake because so few developers work qualifies for the original credit.
Expansion to post release content but only if the base game qualified for the original credit. There's currently low uptake because so few developers work qualifies for the original credit.
While I was excited to see improvements to the games tax credit teased in the pre-budget coverage, it's not enough to get me past the horror of being excited to see a budget announcement.
Gonna go stare into space and question my life choices for a few hours.
Gonna go stare into space and question my life choices for a few hours.
October 7, 2025 at 6:45 AM
While I was excited to see improvements to the games tax credit teased in the pre-budget coverage, it's not enough to get me past the horror of being excited to see a budget announcement.
Gonna go stare into space and question my life choices for a few hours.
Gonna go stare into space and question my life choices for a few hours.
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Not every day you see your game talked about in Variety: variety.com/2025/gaming/...
‘Game of Thrones’ Star Liam Cunningham on Becoming ‘Nepo Daddy’ for Blumhouse’s New Gothic Horror Game ‘Eyes of Hellfire’
"Game of Thrones" star Liam Cunningham is a self-proclaimed "nepo daddy" thanks to his child's new Blumhouse Games title, "Eyes of Hellfire."
variety.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Not every day you see your game talked about in Variety: variety.com/2025/gaming/...