JMV
@jmanvelez.bsky.social
He/Him | Illustrator | Graphic Designer | Currently at Fangamer | Will Stream Soon | Video Game Fan Art | Boricua | ENG/ESP | Contact: Jmanvelez (at) gmail dot com
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Listen to this while you eat Thanksgiving Lasagna.
This week Special Guest @bobvids.com chats with us about modern horror game subgenres, liminal spaces, and scariest of all, Lasagna Cat.
open.spotify.com/episode/5w7B...
open.spotify.com/episode/5w7B...
November 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Listen to this while you eat Thanksgiving Lasagna.
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Whenever I say this, people get Really Mad, but it's true. Same of any other art, too. You have to read the book, watch the film, see the painting, listen to the song, whatever.
I'm sorry, but watching a video about it on YouTube is not enough. You have not experience the art.
I'm sorry, but watching a video about it on YouTube is not enough. You have not experience the art.
"you have not played the game unless you've played the game" is one of my more annoying but unshakable opinions
the whole "don't play the game, just watch a video on youtube that will explain its story to you" is so disheartening because the issue of accessibility is genuinely really important but it's always just people who want to be spoon-fed nicely quantifiable information
November 23, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Whenever I say this, people get Really Mad, but it's true. Same of any other art, too. You have to read the book, watch the film, see the painting, listen to the song, whatever.
I'm sorry, but watching a video about it on YouTube is not enough. You have not experience the art.
I'm sorry, but watching a video about it on YouTube is not enough. You have not experience the art.
I discovered so many games just trying to find text I could use for this bit, which quickly became a high effort shit post during editing... Shout out to @cutemonster.bsky.social for the audio mixing!
On Brainlords, if there is a bit we must commit. Your hosts and guest @superbunnyhop.bsky.social compete to see who can say the most P.T. phrases in our retrospective.
November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I discovered so many games just trying to find text I could use for this bit, which quickly became a high effort shit post during editing... Shout out to @cutemonster.bsky.social for the audio mixing!
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There are currently at least 7 automated bots on the network, posting the same fundraising link. They've posted the same link well over 100 times today. Yesterday it was 4 with over 300 posts to the same link in a single day
Nearly every single one has "✅Verified by #Molly_Shah" in the bio.
Nearly every single one has "✅Verified by #Molly_Shah" in the bio.
November 19, 2025 at 1:33 AM
There are currently at least 7 automated bots on the network, posting the same fundraising link. They've posted the same link well over 100 times today. Yesterday it was 4 with over 300 posts to the same link in a single day
Nearly every single one has "✅Verified by #Molly_Shah" in the bio.
Nearly every single one has "✅Verified by #Molly_Shah" in the bio.
The MOTHER/EB subreddit has a serious issue with people joining just to complain about MOTHER 3 or lack or remakes and ports rather than contribute anything meaningful or creative to the fandom. It is honestly making me miss the old days when the fandom fed on each other's passion and spirit.
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The MOTHER/EB subreddit has a serious issue with people joining just to complain about MOTHER 3 or lack or remakes and ports rather than contribute anything meaningful or creative to the fandom. It is honestly making me miss the old days when the fandom fed on each other's passion and spirit.
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Time to catch up on the latest Zoldathian fashion trends...
Thru Dec 1, free US shipping on in-stock #UFO50 merch from @fangamer.com! Discount on int'l orders.
To Europe/UK, you can also get free shipping from Fangamer Europe.
🛸Worldwide: fanga.me/r/ufo50-bf2025
🛸UK & EU: fanga.me/r/ufo50-bf20...
Thru Dec 1, free US shipping on in-stock #UFO50 merch from @fangamer.com! Discount on int'l orders.
To Europe/UK, you can also get free shipping from Fangamer Europe.
🛸Worldwide: fanga.me/r/ufo50-bf2025
🛸UK & EU: fanga.me/r/ufo50-bf20...
November 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Time to catch up on the latest Zoldathian fashion trends...
Thru Dec 1, free US shipping on in-stock #UFO50 merch from @fangamer.com! Discount on int'l orders.
To Europe/UK, you can also get free shipping from Fangamer Europe.
🛸Worldwide: fanga.me/r/ufo50-bf2025
🛸UK & EU: fanga.me/r/ufo50-bf20...
Thru Dec 1, free US shipping on in-stock #UFO50 merch from @fangamer.com! Discount on int'l orders.
To Europe/UK, you can also get free shipping from Fangamer Europe.
🛸Worldwide: fanga.me/r/ufo50-bf2025
🛸UK & EU: fanga.me/r/ufo50-bf20...
I already know my goal for 2026 is to update my portfolio and socials. I've worked on so many things but haven't been uploading because I'm so burned out with the social media cycle.
Being offline rules, it is the new cool! but it sucks if you want to stay relevant and keep your career in motion.
Being offline rules, it is the new cool! but it sucks if you want to stay relevant and keep your career in motion.
November 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I already know my goal for 2026 is to update my portfolio and socials. I've worked on so many things but haven't been uploading because I'm so burned out with the social media cycle.
Being offline rules, it is the new cool! but it sucks if you want to stay relevant and keep your career in motion.
Being offline rules, it is the new cool! but it sucks if you want to stay relevant and keep your career in motion.
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We're doing shorts now and I'm really blown away at how funny @jmanvelez.bsky.social makes them.
In between discussions of art and philosophy, here at Brainlords we often take time for more important issues like how awful modern Yoshi looks.
November 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
We're doing shorts now and I'm really blown away at how funny @jmanvelez.bsky.social makes them.
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"If you hate GenAI you're going to have to stop playing new games when they all start using it"
My brother in Christ, my backlog is literally thousands of games long. I have lifetimes worth of earlier titles to play, & I will gladly do that instead of boiling the oceans for a new CoD or whatever
My brother in Christ, my backlog is literally thousands of games long. I have lifetimes worth of earlier titles to play, & I will gladly do that instead of boiling the oceans for a new CoD or whatever
June 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"If you hate GenAI you're going to have to stop playing new games when they all start using it"
My brother in Christ, my backlog is literally thousands of games long. I have lifetimes worth of earlier titles to play, & I will gladly do that instead of boiling the oceans for a new CoD or whatever
My brother in Christ, my backlog is literally thousands of games long. I have lifetimes worth of earlier titles to play, & I will gladly do that instead of boiling the oceans for a new CoD or whatever
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My hot take about Metroid is that I'm not big into Metroid but I don't think you should ever hear a single human voice or see a single human face during the course of those games unless you 101%'d it, and then you get to see Samus's newest gorgeous visage say "congratulations, gamer" at the camera
November 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
My hot take about Metroid is that I'm not big into Metroid but I don't think you should ever hear a single human voice or see a single human face during the course of those games unless you 101%'d it, and then you get to see Samus's newest gorgeous visage say "congratulations, gamer" at the camera
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I've got a fun podcast! I guested on @brainlordspod.bsky.social again w/@cutemonster.bsky.social & @jmanvelez.bsky.social to talk P.T. for the spooky season
open.spotify.com/episode/3jdj...
P.T. cracking methods are mentioned. David Lynch is mentioned. The eternal debate over auteurship rages on!
open.spotify.com/episode/3jdj...
P.T. cracking methods are mentioned. David Lynch is mentioned. The eternal debate over auteurship rages on!
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I've got a fun podcast! I guested on @brainlordspod.bsky.social again w/@cutemonster.bsky.social & @jmanvelez.bsky.social to talk P.T. for the spooky season
open.spotify.com/episode/3jdj...
P.T. cracking methods are mentioned. David Lynch is mentioned. The eternal debate over auteurship rages on!
open.spotify.com/episode/3jdj...
P.T. cracking methods are mentioned. David Lynch is mentioned. The eternal debate over auteurship rages on!
A waterfall and something hidden behind it
November 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A waterfall and something hidden behind it
I've gotten into the hobby of tracking down worn out and cheap game boxes for my loose games. To me, the wear, scribbles and leftover labels tell a story. I find much more value in that than a pristine copy ❤️
November 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I've gotten into the hobby of tracking down worn out and cheap game boxes for my loose games. To me, the wear, scribbles and leftover labels tell a story. I find much more value in that than a pristine copy ❤️
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Jorge nearly makes an unforgivable slip up discussing the game OFF with @strucci.bsky.social in our Scariest Non-Horror Games episode.
Listen to more here:
open.spotify.com/episode/6ax9...
Listen to more here:
open.spotify.com/episode/6ax9...
November 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Jorge nearly makes an unforgivable slip up discussing the game OFF with @strucci.bsky.social in our Scariest Non-Horror Games episode.
Listen to more here:
open.spotify.com/episode/6ax9...
Listen to more here:
open.spotify.com/episode/6ax9...
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Drove up to Atlanta to see Rocket with @jmanvelez.bsky.social last night. Great set, glad I stayed up 21 hours for it.
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Drove up to Atlanta to see Rocket with @jmanvelez.bsky.social last night. Great set, glad I stayed up 21 hours for it.
HUGE THANKS to @strucci.bsky.social for taking time to chat with us about some of our favorite terrifying moments in games that aren't really presented as scary! We had so much to say about this topic it is reflected in how dense this week's episode art is 😂 💀 👻 ENJOY!
Our Halloween episode is out! Special guest @strucci.bsky.social helps us understand why Sonic and Subnautica are just as spooky as Silent Hill in The Scariest Non-Horror Games!
open.spotify.com/episode/6ax9...
open.spotify.com/episode/6ax9...
October 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
HUGE THANKS to @strucci.bsky.social for taking time to chat with us about some of our favorite terrifying moments in games that aren't really presented as scary! We had so much to say about this topic it is reflected in how dense this week's episode art is 😂 💀 👻 ENJOY!
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JET FORCE GEMINI - THE STAR TWINS
This game was too hard for me back then, but still I love the designs and pseudo anime sci fi aesthetic. N64 Rareware as peak.
This game was too hard for me back then, but still I love the designs and pseudo anime sci fi aesthetic. N64 Rareware as peak.
October 23, 2024 at 6:48 PM
JET FORCE GEMINI - THE STAR TWINS
This game was too hard for me back then, but still I love the designs and pseudo anime sci fi aesthetic. N64 Rareware as peak.
This game was too hard for me back then, but still I love the designs and pseudo anime sci fi aesthetic. N64 Rareware as peak.
You say Brotato, I say that spud has an axe!! Well Rounded shirts are now available @fangamer.com, don't worry he's on your side 🥔 (Link below)
October 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
You say Brotato, I say that spud has an axe!! Well Rounded shirts are now available @fangamer.com, don't worry he's on your side 🥔 (Link below)
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Stop by our merch table at #TwitchCon for some exclusive @fangamer.com merch!!
These products will be available on-site only and all profits from the merch pictured will go to supporting @wck.org 💙
These products will be available on-site only and all profits from the merch pictured will go to supporting @wck.org 💙
October 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Stop by our merch table at #TwitchCon for some exclusive @fangamer.com merch!!
These products will be available on-site only and all profits from the merch pictured will go to supporting @wck.org 💙
These products will be available on-site only and all profits from the merch pictured will go to supporting @wck.org 💙
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Kero Kero Cowboy is releasing on Steam NOVEMBER 17th! 🐸🤠
Wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/3884910/...
Wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/3884910/...
October 15, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Kero Kero Cowboy is releasing on Steam NOVEMBER 17th! 🐸🤠
Wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/3884910/...
Wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/3884910/...
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When someone asks you what is a Brain Lord, show them this
October 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
When someone asks you what is a Brain Lord, show them this
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This week on Brainlords we ask if Game Freak deserves it! Your love? Your ire? Your pity? All of the above! With the release of ZA, a new action game in the mix, and after a big leak we discuss a company that still wants to be the indie studio it once was.
Link below!
Link below!
October 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This week on Brainlords we ask if Game Freak deserves it! Your love? Your ire? Your pity? All of the above! With the release of ZA, a new action game in the mix, and after a big leak we discuss a company that still wants to be the indie studio it once was.
Link below!
Link below!
idk why @cutemonster.bsky.social keeps rejecting my best episode ideas
October 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
idk why @cutemonster.bsky.social keeps rejecting my best episode ideas
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I designed a creepy shirt for UFO 50 based on "Night Manor!" I hate mushrooms so I took psychic damage drawing this
www.fangamer.com/collections/...
www.fangamer.com/collections/...
October 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I designed a creepy shirt for UFO 50 based on "Night Manor!" I hate mushrooms so I took psychic damage drawing this
www.fangamer.com/collections/...
www.fangamer.com/collections/...