Lance Icarus
@lanceicarus.bsky.social
One half of the twitch channel Lance and Gin. Lover of indie games. Loyal Mariners and Seahawks fan. He/Him. USA. https://linktr.ee/lanceicarus
Business email: [email protected]
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Lance Icarus
@lanceicarus.bsky.social
· Nov 13
15M people on Bluesky!!! 💫
The Verge beat us to our own announcement — that's the beauty of an open network with public stats!
The Verge beat us to our own announcement — that's the beauty of an open network with public stats!
Bluesky crosses the 15 million user mark
Hello new people! I'm Lance, a Seattle based Twitch affiliate streamer who loves streaming indie games with his wife.
If you're a smaller game dev making an interesting new game, let me know! I want to support you!
If you're a smaller game dev making an interesting new game, let me know! I want to support you!
It's looking like I'll be getting out of my streaming hiatus in February. Been in discussions on several really cool projects and I'm hoping to get to share them really soon! Gonna be doing a lot of branching out in 2026!
January 22, 2026 at 8:03 PM
It's looking like I'll be getting out of my streaming hiatus in February. Been in discussions on several really cool projects and I'm hoping to get to share them really soon! Gonna be doing a lot of branching out in 2026!
"Hey babe where do you wanna eat tonight?"
"Baby you already know."
"Baby you already know."
January 21, 2026 at 4:56 AM
"Hey babe where do you wanna eat tonight?"
"Baby you already know."
"Baby you already know."
I love how the talking point has gone from "Oh you're going to love what we make" to "You all need to adopt AI into your everyday lives *right now.* Actually, ha! We tricked you! You already like AI! So now buy more of it please!"
Also any Civilization fan would say what number they're playing.
Also any Civilization fan would say what number they're playing.
Gamers love AI in game dev — they just don’t know it yet, says Razer’s CEO
Gamers will learn to love AI, says Razer CEO
Razer’s Min-Liang Tan on AI backlash, partnering with Grok, and the future of gaming.
buff.ly
January 21, 2026 at 1:36 AM
I love how the talking point has gone from "Oh you're going to love what we make" to "You all need to adopt AI into your everyday lives *right now.* Actually, ha! We tricked you! You already like AI! So now buy more of it please!"
Also any Civilization fan would say what number they're playing.
Also any Civilization fan would say what number they're playing.
Reposted by Lance Icarus
CONTINUE TELLING EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT AI IS THE STUPIDEST SHIT EVER
IT IS WORKING
CONTINUE TO MAKE ART YOURSELF
CONTINUE TO WRITE THINGS THAT INSPIRE YOU
THE WHOLE POINT OF BEING ALIVE IS TO CREATE COOL SHIT
AI STRIPS US OF THE POINT OF BEING HUMAN
IT IS WORKING
CONTINUE TO MAKE ART YOURSELF
CONTINUE TO WRITE THINGS THAT INSPIRE YOU
THE WHOLE POINT OF BEING ALIVE IS TO CREATE COOL SHIT
AI STRIPS US OF THE POINT OF BEING HUMAN
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 10:17 PM
CONTINUE TELLING EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT AI IS THE STUPIDEST SHIT EVER
IT IS WORKING
CONTINUE TO MAKE ART YOURSELF
CONTINUE TO WRITE THINGS THAT INSPIRE YOU
THE WHOLE POINT OF BEING ALIVE IS TO CREATE COOL SHIT
AI STRIPS US OF THE POINT OF BEING HUMAN
IT IS WORKING
CONTINUE TO MAKE ART YOURSELF
CONTINUE TO WRITE THINGS THAT INSPIRE YOU
THE WHOLE POINT OF BEING ALIVE IS TO CREATE COOL SHIT
AI STRIPS US OF THE POINT OF BEING HUMAN
Okay it seems the Seattle Seahawks have adopted Agnes Tachyon as their Uma. Not what I would have picked but I love Agnes so hell yeah let's go to the Super Bowl. #umamusume #NFL
January 18, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Okay it seems the Seattle Seahawks have adopted Agnes Tachyon as their Uma. Not what I would have picked but I love Agnes so hell yeah let's go to the Super Bowl. #umamusume #NFL
SEAHAWKS TO THE NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! LET'S GO ALL THE WAY BABY!!!
January 18, 2026 at 4:16 AM
SEAHAWKS TO THE NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! LET'S GO ALL THE WAY BABY!!!
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"During the darkest days of the AIDS crisis, we buried our friends in the morning, we protested in the afternoon, and we danced all night.
The dance kept us in the fight because it was the dance we were fighting for."
The dance kept us in the fight because it was the dance we were fighting for."
I'm gonna say this with all the kindness in my heart: you aren't going to survive if you don't let your life have room for other things.
This is not a short term fight where we can just go 24/7 and then it will be over. We've got YEARS ahead of us. Take a break. Hydrate. Go bake something. Breathe.
This is not a short term fight where we can just go 24/7 and then it will be over. We've got YEARS ahead of us. Take a break. Hydrate. Go bake something. Breathe.
January 14, 2026 at 7:35 PM
"During the darkest days of the AIDS crisis, we buried our friends in the morning, we protested in the afternoon, and we danced all night.
The dance kept us in the fight because it was the dance we were fighting for."
The dance kept us in the fight because it was the dance we were fighting for."
Reposted by Lance Icarus
January 16, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Another fantastic opportunity to say trans rights are human rights and that trans people are way better at video games than any bigot. Those are science facts.
Thinking about the post that prompted this (some chud being mad about trans people) and it just hit me, chuds are just mad that the top gamers everywhere are a bunch of vocal LGBTQ+ people, GDQ is the biggest shut down of their narrative that queer people are not real gamers.
“I miss when GDQ was about speedrunning”
How fragile do you have to be to miss the current Dark Souls WR record holder speedrunning the game in full armor because pronouns show up on screen
How fragile do you have to be to miss the current Dark Souls WR record holder speedrunning the game in full armor because pronouns show up on screen
January 15, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Another fantastic opportunity to say trans rights are human rights and that trans people are way better at video games than any bigot. Those are science facts.
I am unironically stoked for this. Everything I've heard about Beginning of a New Era is that it's incredible no matter how you feel about anime horse girls.
January 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM
I am unironically stoked for this. Everything I've heard about Beginning of a New Era is that it's incredible no matter how you feel about anime horse girls.
This fundraiser is a scam. So is any other fundraiser for a federal agent on any site. Hell, also be cautious of any fundraisers for Renee Good's family. Always confirm where your money is going.
This isn't even a political thing. I've just seen *so many scams* during big news events.
This isn't even a political thing. I've just seen *so many scams* during big news events.
There’s a GoFundMe for Jonathan Ross’s legal expenses for murdering Renee Good.
This violates GoFundMe’s Terms of Service. Everyone must report it.
A thread on how to do that 🧵
This violates GoFundMe’s Terms of Service. Everyone must report it.
A thread on how to do that 🧵
January 12, 2026 at 10:34 PM
This fundraiser is a scam. So is any other fundraiser for a federal agent on any site. Hell, also be cautious of any fundraisers for Renee Good's family. Always confirm where your money is going.
This isn't even a political thing. I've just seen *so many scams* during big news events.
This isn't even a political thing. I've just seen *so many scams* during big news events.
I submitted my comment opposing this bill primarily because its definition for objective materials includes the following in Section 1, Part 7c:
[Materials that] "Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic,
political, or scientific value for minors."
This isn't about protecting kids.
[Materials that] "Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic,
political, or scientific value for minors."
This isn't about protecting kids.
Washington State residents: they’re trying to pull online age verification bullshittery here too. This bill would require people to upload their ID/credit card to view online adult content. You can complain to your reps here: app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/2112
Send a comment
app.leg.wa.gov
January 12, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I submitted my comment opposing this bill primarily because its definition for objective materials includes the following in Section 1, Part 7c:
[Materials that] "Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic,
political, or scientific value for minors."
This isn't about protecting kids.
[Materials that] "Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic,
political, or scientific value for minors."
This isn't about protecting kids.
GDQ is proof that games can do so much good in the world. Absolutely one of my favorite organizations on the planet.
🏁TIME🏁 #AGDQ2026 has raised a total amount of $2,443,414 for @preventcancer.org!
Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support!!
See you all next time at #SGDQ2026!!
We are SO BACK!!!!!!!
Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support!!
See you all next time at #SGDQ2026!!
We are SO BACK!!!!!!!
January 12, 2026 at 2:05 AM
GDQ is proof that games can do so much good in the world. Absolutely one of my favorite organizations on the planet.
Reposted by Lance Icarus
If you are anxious and sad about the state of the world, that's fine, and there are plenty of strategies for dealing with that. But I think you already know that drive-by online dooming isn't a strategy. It's selfish and adolescent. It's a contagion that only spreads the worst of you, not the best.
January 8, 2026 at 3:51 AM
If you are anxious and sad about the state of the world, that's fine, and there are plenty of strategies for dealing with that. But I think you already know that drive-by online dooming isn't a strategy. It's selfish and adolescent. It's a contagion that only spreads the worst of you, not the best.
Reposted by Lance Icarus
I was watching @glitchcat7.bsky.social run his mod of SMB2 on @gamesdonequick.com today and the quote at the end of the run just kind of hit me. I had to make a graphic for it.
Keep creating, friends!
Keep creating, friends!
January 9, 2026 at 11:10 PM
I was watching @glitchcat7.bsky.social run his mod of SMB2 on @gamesdonequick.com today and the quote at the end of the run just kind of hit me. I had to make a graphic for it.
Keep creating, friends!
Keep creating, friends!
I am convinced that the only reason more companies don't move away from Twitter is simply because the alternatives have lackluster analytics that community managers can use to show how deeply flawed Twitter has become.
@bsky.app should make an analytics dashboard priority one.
@bsky.app should make an analytics dashboard priority one.
I reached out to more than three dozen X advertisers, xAI investors, politicians, and government agencies about the growing library of sexualized deepfakes generated with Grok—now including Renee Good. I only heard back from four, with three declining to comment.
spitfirenews.com/p/grok-deepf...
spitfirenews.com/p/grok-deepf...
Why isn't there a bigger Grok boycott?
Advertisers, politicians, and investors are still all-in on X, despite a sexual abuse crisis.
spitfirenews.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:31 PM
I am convinced that the only reason more companies don't move away from Twitter is simply because the alternatives have lackluster analytics that community managers can use to show how deeply flawed Twitter has become.
@bsky.app should make an analytics dashboard priority one.
@bsky.app should make an analytics dashboard priority one.
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I'm convinced that Buffalo_Boone was not part of the American Truck Simulator couch, but when Texas won the donation incentive he simply materialized back there.
Also @anarchyasf.com wiping out immediately is peak Truck Simulator. YEE-HAW! #AGDQ2026
Also @anarchyasf.com wiping out immediately is peak Truck Simulator. YEE-HAW! #AGDQ2026
January 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
I'm convinced that Buffalo_Boone was not part of the American Truck Simulator couch, but when Texas won the donation incentive he simply materialized back there.
Also @anarchyasf.com wiping out immediately is peak Truck Simulator. YEE-HAW! #AGDQ2026
Also @anarchyasf.com wiping out immediately is peak Truck Simulator. YEE-HAW! #AGDQ2026
It's so hilarious to me that we're years into AI and billions of dollars invested into this technology and tech CEOs are still unironically posting blogs boiling down to "Stop saying our core product is bad. It's very good actually. You should be liking it by now."
I love the @aftermath.site folks, but this headline and subhed are absolutely art.
Please Seek Help Immediately
Motherfucker have you listened to yourself
aftermath.site
January 6, 2026 at 7:03 PM
It's so hilarious to me that we're years into AI and billions of dollars invested into this technology and tech CEOs are still unironically posting blogs boiling down to "Stop saying our core product is bad. It's very good actually. You should be liking it by now."
"Why weren't you here last night? You weren't with other cats right?"
January 5, 2026 at 2:40 AM
"Why weren't you here last night? You weren't with other cats right?"