Jason Tocci
@jst.bsky.social
UX research & strategy nerd. Hobbyist game designer with some stuff at https://jasontocci.itch.io. (he/him)
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Trump Administration Announces That We Don’t Know Where The Sun Goes At Night
Trump Administration Announces That We Don’t Know Where the Sun Goes at Night
After deciding carbon dioxide does no harm, it was the logical next move.
www.theatlantic.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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Friendly internet people: “I love how you did this in your game”
Me, a terrible human: “I have no idea what you’re talking about—I changed that years ago in the version I have yet to release publicly”
Me, a terrible human: “I have no idea what you’re talking about—I changed that years ago in the version I have yet to release publicly”
February 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Friendly internet people: “I love how you did this in your game”
Me, a terrible human: “I have no idea what you’re talking about—I changed that years ago in the version I have yet to release publicly”
Me, a terrible human: “I have no idea what you’re talking about—I changed that years ago in the version I have yet to release publicly”
That’s a lot of games for ten bucks toward a good cause.
The No ICE in Minnesota Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED!
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
February 9, 2026 at 6:09 PM
That’s a lot of games for ten bucks toward a good cause.
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Cairn: Barebones Edition is now available as a digital download!
Print editions coming soon!
yochaigal.itch.io/cairn-barebo...
Print editions coming soon!
yochaigal.itch.io/cairn-barebo...
Cairn: Barebones Edition by Yochai Gal
yochaigal.itch.io
February 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Cairn: Barebones Edition is now available as a digital download!
Print editions coming soon!
yochaigal.itch.io/cairn-barebo...
Print editions coming soon!
yochaigal.itch.io/cairn-barebo...
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That's right, you can now try Intergalactic Bastionland in a very early, messy state.
www.bastionland.com/2026/02/inte...
www.bastionland.com/2026/02/inte...
Intergalactic Bastionland Public Playtest
Intergalactic Bastionland is now ready for public playtesting. Go here to find everything you need . We're a way off the Kickstarter yet, ...
www.bastionland.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
That's right, you can now try Intergalactic Bastionland in a very early, messy state.
www.bastionland.com/2026/02/inte...
www.bastionland.com/2026/02/inte...
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I think all sports should have light cosplay outfits like figure skating.
February 8, 2026 at 8:46 PM
I think all sports should have light cosplay outfits like figure skating.
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Genuinely heartwarming.
February 7, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Genuinely heartwarming.
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the neopets ttrpg kickstarter is going great
February 6, 2026 at 12:08 AM
the neopets ttrpg kickstarter is going great
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Suspected Chinese state-backed hackers hijacked the Notepadd++ update infrastructure to deliver backdoored version of the popular free source code editor and note-taking app for Windows. www.wired.com/story/notepa...
Notepad++ Users, You May Have Been Hacked by China
Suspected Chinese state-backed hackers hijacked the Notepadd++ update infrastructure to deliver backdoored version of the popular free source code editor and note-taking app for Windows.
www.wired.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Suspected Chinese state-backed hackers hijacked the Notepadd++ update infrastructure to deliver backdoored version of the popular free source code editor and note-taking app for Windows. www.wired.com/story/notepa...
KPop Demon Hunters isn’t perfect, but I’ll always appreciate these two things:
1. It prompted my 8 year old to ask surprisingly nuanced questions about forgiveness.
2. Truly god-tier double entendre—“idol” as both “pop star” and “golden calf.”
1. It prompted my 8 year old to ask surprisingly nuanced questions about forgiveness.
2. Truly god-tier double entendre—“idol” as both “pop star” and “golden calf.”
February 2, 2026 at 4:51 PM
KPop Demon Hunters isn’t perfect, but I’ll always appreciate these two things:
1. It prompted my 8 year old to ask surprisingly nuanced questions about forgiveness.
2. Truly god-tier double entendre—“idol” as both “pop star” and “golden calf.”
1. It prompted my 8 year old to ask surprisingly nuanced questions about forgiveness.
2. Truly god-tier double entendre—“idol” as both “pop star” and “golden calf.”
Because unpopular editorial decisions are encouraged in every department of the NYT www.tomsguide.com/gaming/wordl...
Wordle just confirmed major change for next week — and it's controversial
The folks behind Wordle are making what's old new again
www.tomsguide.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Because unpopular editorial decisions are encouraged in every department of the NYT www.tomsguide.com/gaming/wordl...
I am more wary than ever about writing goofy sci-fi with self-aware robots, like the only way I can justify it in the current environment is to say, “Probably these only exist by accident or because of aliens, no thanks to the delusions of zillionaires.”
Every big company at a high stakes poker table, going all in every time, loosing, then going all in again. The prize? The 'worker replacement machine'.
News pundits going 'what if the worker replacement machine had feelings?' rather than 'can't believe these guys are loosing so much money!'
News pundits going 'what if the worker replacement machine had feelings?' rather than 'can't believe these guys are loosing so much money!'
January 30, 2026 at 1:40 PM
I am more wary than ever about writing goofy sci-fi with self-aware robots, like the only way I can justify it in the current environment is to say, “Probably these only exist by accident or because of aliens, no thanks to the delusions of zillionaires.”
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As of tomorrow, Cairn Press is live!
Bring me your modules, your supplements, your hacks - as long as they are Cairn adjacent, I'll take consider it!
More soon.
cairnpress.ink
Bring me your modules, your supplements, your hacks - as long as they are Cairn adjacent, I'll take consider it!
More soon.
cairnpress.ink
Cairn Press
The official website for the Cairn Press imprint.
cairnpress.ink
January 30, 2026 at 3:43 AM
As of tomorrow, Cairn Press is live!
Bring me your modules, your supplements, your hacks - as long as they are Cairn adjacent, I'll take consider it!
More soon.
cairnpress.ink
Bring me your modules, your supplements, your hacks - as long as they are Cairn adjacent, I'll take consider it!
More soon.
cairnpress.ink
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Hello. It's my final week as a full time game designer, and as if to underline why I can't do this anymore, I currently can't afford to cover my bills at the end of the month.
All of my work on itch is on sale. Tell your friends, buy something, thank you very much.
itch.io/s/179351/jan...
All of my work on itch is on sale. Tell your friends, buy something, thank you very much.
itch.io/s/179351/jan...
January
A bundle by Chris Bissette, £150.00 for 60 games
itch.io
January 26, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Hello. It's my final week as a full time game designer, and as if to underline why I can't do this anymore, I currently can't afford to cover my bills at the end of the month.
All of my work on itch is on sale. Tell your friends, buy something, thank you very much.
itch.io/s/179351/jan...
All of my work on itch is on sale. Tell your friends, buy something, thank you very much.
itch.io/s/179351/jan...
Made a game that’s proven surprisingly helpful when my kid is hangry:
Parents say, “How about [specific food]?”
Hangry kid tries a bite—or, if they decline, it’s their turn to suggest a food. Parents might decline due to availability (or ridiculousness)—back to kid.
Repeat until kid’s satisfied.
Parents say, “How about [specific food]?”
Hangry kid tries a bite—or, if they decline, it’s their turn to suggest a food. Parents might decline due to availability (or ridiculousness)—back to kid.
Repeat until kid’s satisfied.
January 27, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Made a game that’s proven surprisingly helpful when my kid is hangry:
Parents say, “How about [specific food]?”
Hangry kid tries a bite—or, if they decline, it’s their turn to suggest a food. Parents might decline due to availability (or ridiculousness)—back to kid.
Repeat until kid’s satisfied.
Parents say, “How about [specific food]?”
Hangry kid tries a bite—or, if they decline, it’s their turn to suggest a food. Parents might decline due to availability (or ridiculousness)—back to kid.
Repeat until kid’s satisfied.
What kind of rinky dink New England town cancels school two days in a row for only 16 inches of snow
January 27, 2026 at 1:27 AM
What kind of rinky dink New England town cancels school two days in a row for only 16 inches of snow
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damn bro sounds like your job sucks and you should quit, sounds like you all should quit right now sounds awful. sounds like you should take off all you gear and walk home right now bro
Morale plummeting among ICE agents over long hours, quotas and public hatred: reports
Morale plummeting among ICE agents over long hours, quotas and public hatred: reports
Morale plummeting among ICE agents over long hours, quotas and public hatred: reports
www.independent.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 7:25 PM
damn bro sounds like your job sucks and you should quit, sounds like you all should quit right now sounds awful. sounds like you should take off all you gear and walk home right now bro
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If you have deep expertise in a topic you should have a baseline assumption that you *cannot* communicate effectively with non-experts without training and assistance from an expert in communication.
January 25, 2026 at 5:57 PM
If you have deep expertise in a topic you should have a baseline assumption that you *cannot* communicate effectively with non-experts without training and assistance from an expert in communication.
If I get an offer after interviewing last week while on vacation, and meeting the hiring manager tomorrow while my kid's home for a snow day, I will finally be ready to test my technique while blindfolded in the Chamber of a Hundred Wooden Men
January 25, 2026 at 4:19 PM
If I get an offer after interviewing last week while on vacation, and meeting the hiring manager tomorrow while my kid's home for a snow day, I will finally be ready to test my technique while blindfolded in the Chamber of a Hundred Wooden Men
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Calling all the PhDs I know to make monumental annoyances of themselves (and honestly, who better)
January 21, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Calling all the PhDs I know to make monumental annoyances of themselves (and honestly, who better)
Great explanation of the right-wing media landscape that encourages half the US to back Trump, with a clear-eyed reminder that “His floor is 34%. He’s above it. He’s been above it for almost his entire political career.” cmarmitage.substack.com/p/how-do-39-...
Eight Men Control What 40% of Americans Believe
Or is his "base finally fracturing"
cmarmitage.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Great explanation of the right-wing media landscape that encourages half the US to back Trump, with a clear-eyed reminder that “His floor is 34%. He’s above it. He’s been above it for almost his entire political career.” cmarmitage.substack.com/p/how-do-39-...
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It's inevitable, you simply must adapt to it and use it, you have no choice, but also please use it more or it's going to die
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:22 PM
It's inevitable, you simply must adapt to it and use it, you have no choice, but also please use it more or it's going to die
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The monstrously depressing thing is that they may win a majority based on average American citizens desperate for someone in power to do ANYTHING to stop Trump's goons, and they will immediately say "See, our strategy was correct. Now let's turn the page on that unpleasant ICE business."
NEW: In this interview, Chuck Schumer describes the "five buckets" Dems think are key to their possibly winning a Senate majority in 2026: housing, "the high price of food [and] food monopolies playing a major role there," electricity, "the high cost of childcare," and health care.
Zero Chucks Left to Give
Chuck Schumer now sees a path back to the majority. Can he manage his way through it?
www.thebulwark.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The monstrously depressing thing is that they may win a majority based on average American citizens desperate for someone in power to do ANYTHING to stop Trump's goons, and they will immediately say "See, our strategy was correct. Now let's turn the page on that unpleasant ICE business."
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Consultants are idiots, talk to your constituents you lazy dicks and they'll tell you what they want you to do and then you'll get reelected if you do that thing they ask you to do
Quinnipiac gave me unpublished data from new poll and it finds huge, huge, huge percentages of young and working class voters have seen video of Minneapolis shooting.
Majorities of both disapprove of ICE. Pundits are getting the working class/immigration wrong:
newrepublic.com/article/2052...
Majorities of both disapprove of ICE. Pundits are getting the working class/immigration wrong:
newrepublic.com/article/2052...
January 14, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Consultants are idiots, talk to your constituents you lazy dicks and they'll tell you what they want you to do and then you'll get reelected if you do that thing they ask you to do