Len
@len.bsky.social
Solo indie developer. Strategy/RPG/Horror games freelancer at IGN, PC Gamer, and others. Producer: Three Moves Ahead. Lover of languages, folk metal, and history. she/they
sic semper tyrannis
sic semper tyrannis
This just flashed my BIOS
January 17, 2026 at 9:44 PM
This just flashed my BIOS
Global warming has made January worse. It was always the coldest moth in the Northern hemisphere, but it used to be it would start getting a little bit nippy in September. You had months to acclimate. Now it's like margarita weather on Christmas then January's like, "Surprise, bitch! Wintertime!"
January 17, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Global warming has made January worse. It was always the coldest moth in the Northern hemisphere, but it used to be it would start getting a little bit nippy in September. You had months to acclimate. Now it's like margarita weather on Christmas then January's like, "Surprise, bitch! Wintertime!"
Brought to you by I was the first one to blame Mercator for Trump's Greenland psychoses
January 17, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Brought to you by I was the first one to blame Mercator for Trump's Greenland psychoses
Social media teaches you that there's a lot of luck involved in any kind of fame, not just skill, because if you've been on here for several years you will see multiple instances of people making the exact same joke you made first and getting 10x-100x as much engagement.
January 17, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Social media teaches you that there's a lot of luck involved in any kind of fame, not just skill, because if you've been on here for several years you will see multiple instances of people making the exact same joke you made first and getting 10x-100x as much engagement.
I was not a Trek fan growing up and this is the one that changed my mind about it.
January 17, 2026 at 4:19 PM
I was not a Trek fan growing up and this is the one that changed my mind about it.
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New custodes model release finally giving us Wide Women With Questionable Undercuts some representation, it's heartwarming to see
January 17, 2026 at 6:37 AM
New custodes model release finally giving us Wide Women With Questionable Undercuts some representation, it's heartwarming to see
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Would love to speak to any regular international GDC attendees who are skipping this year's show (or were going to attend and have now cancelled) due to the current political climate. DMs here or [email protected], thank you!
January 17, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Would love to speak to any regular international GDC attendees who are skipping this year's show (or were going to attend and have now cancelled) due to the current political climate. DMs here or [email protected], thank you!
Three, currently. I'm a broke bitch and I know it's rough out there. Wish I could do more. But if everyone finds like one or two that speak to them, that's better than nothing. The alternative is basically the extinction of meaningful games journalism.
January 17, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Three, currently. I'm a broke bitch and I know it's rough out there. Wish I could do more. But if everyone finds like one or two that speak to them, that's better than nothing. The alternative is basically the extinction of meaningful games journalism.
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SEO-funded games journalism is in freefall with no floor and it's up to you now to fund quality coverage out of pocket. Support @aftermath.site, @remapradio.bsky.social, @secondwindgroup.com, @vgbees.com, @rogue.site, @skyboxcritics.com, @bloodgodpod.bsky.social, @mothership.blog, @3ma.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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Proper journalism, yes even journalism about art - movies, games, music, etc - is vital. And it’s no coincidence that the landscape of media and art is being ravaged alongside the rise of oligarchy and fascism.
January 16, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Proper journalism, yes even journalism about art - movies, games, music, etc - is vital. And it’s no coincidence that the landscape of media and art is being ravaged alongside the rise of oligarchy and fascism.
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The most frustrating thing about media right not, not just games, is that people want reporting, they want crit, they want analysis. The numbers prove it too. But so much legacy is run by enormous man babies that don’t fucking get it, and just want more and more money
January 16, 2026 at 11:16 PM
The most frustrating thing about media right not, not just games, is that people want reporting, they want crit, they want analysis. The numbers prove it too. But so much legacy is run by enormous man babies that don’t fucking get it, and just want more and more money
Bunch of other shout-outs in the replies and the QRTs you should check out as well! We can't all support everything but find the ones that speak to you.
SEO-funded games journalism is in freefall with no floor and it's up to you now to fund quality coverage out of pocket. Support @aftermath.site, @remapradio.bsky.social, @secondwindgroup.com, @vgbees.com, @rogue.site, @skyboxcritics.com, @bloodgodpod.bsky.social, @mothership.blog, @3ma.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Bunch of other shout-outs in the replies and the QRTs you should check out as well! We can't all support everything but find the ones that speak to you.
need parental controls for my parents at this point
January 16, 2026 at 11:16 PM
need parental controls for my parents at this point
[my mother, watching an AI-generated youtube video about art history]: "I don't know how much of this I agree with."
[me]: "No, it's bullshit, it's AI. I can tell from the voiceover that it's AI."
[her]: "Well even if it's AI doesn't someone have to like-"
[me]: "Fact check it? no."
[me]: "No, it's bullshit, it's AI. I can tell from the voiceover that it's AI."
[her]: "Well even if it's AI doesn't someone have to like-"
[me]: "Fact check it? no."
January 16, 2026 at 11:15 PM
[my mother, watching an AI-generated youtube video about art history]: "I don't know how much of this I agree with."
[me]: "No, it's bullshit, it's AI. I can tell from the voiceover that it's AI."
[her]: "Well even if it's AI doesn't someone have to like-"
[me]: "Fact check it? no."
[me]: "No, it's bullshit, it's AI. I can tell from the voiceover that it's AI."
[her]: "Well even if it's AI doesn't someone have to like-"
[me]: "Fact check it? no."
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here for all of the sites mentioned, but i would also like to add @stopcar.ing, @unwinnable.com, @startmenu.bsky.social, @intothespine.bsky.social, @noescapevg.com, @bpmonthly.bsky.social, @bloomedwings.bsky.social, @innerspiral.lol, @mads.haus and @deletedsavesmag.bsky.social 💜
SEO-funded games journalism is in freefall with no floor and it's up to you now to fund quality coverage out of pocket. Support @aftermath.site, @remapradio.bsky.social, @secondwindgroup.com, @vgbees.com, @rogue.site, @skyboxcritics.com, @bloodgodpod.bsky.social, @mothership.blog, @3ma.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 9:23 PM
here for all of the sites mentioned, but i would also like to add @stopcar.ing, @unwinnable.com, @startmenu.bsky.social, @intothespine.bsky.social, @noescapevg.com, @bpmonthly.bsky.social, @bloomedwings.bsky.social, @innerspiral.lol, @mads.haus and @deletedsavesmag.bsky.social 💜
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every year feels like it's just getting harder to keep chugging along - but we've relied on community support - you can help us out here --> butwhytho.net/support
SEO-funded games journalism is in freefall with no floor and it's up to you now to fund quality coverage out of pocket. Support @aftermath.site, @remapradio.bsky.social, @secondwindgroup.com, @vgbees.com, @rogue.site, @skyboxcritics.com, @bloodgodpod.bsky.social, @mothership.blog, @3ma.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 9:54 PM
every year feels like it's just getting harder to keep chugging along - but we've relied on community support - you can help us out here --> butwhytho.net/support
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For the last two years, I've been diving as deep into women's soccer as I could, trying to become an expert on both WHAT to watch and also HOW to watch it. I've turned that expertise into a newsletter, so you all can enjoy women's soccer!
this-week-in-womens-soccer.ghost.io/this-week-in...
this-week-in-womens-soccer.ghost.io/this-week-in...
How To Watch Women's European Club Soccer - 1/16/26
MATCH OF THE WEEK
In France, the Paris FC take on league leaders Lyon (Sun 7am EST, DAZN).
this-week-in-womens-soccer.ghost.io
January 16, 2026 at 8:23 PM
For the last two years, I've been diving as deep into women's soccer as I could, trying to become an expert on both WHAT to watch and also HOW to watch it. I've turned that expertise into a newsletter, so you all can enjoy women's soccer!
this-week-in-womens-soccer.ghost.io/this-week-in...
this-week-in-womens-soccer.ghost.io/this-week-in...
The money guys have decided the ads weren't making enough money and there is no indication of any part of that math ever getting better, or them deciding maybe it's important enough to be okay with making slightly less money. The whole thing disappears if we rely on them. It'll all be casino ads.
January 16, 2026 at 8:20 PM
The money guys have decided the ads weren't making enough money and there is no indication of any part of that math ever getting better, or them deciding maybe it's important enough to be okay with making slightly less money. The whole thing disappears if we rely on them. It'll all be casino ads.
If there's a legacy site you like that has a paid premium membership, get it. If they have a physical magazine, subscribe to that.
January 16, 2026 at 8:16 PM
If there's a legacy site you like that has a paid premium membership, get it. If they have a physical magazine, subscribe to that.
SEO-funded games journalism is in freefall with no floor and it's up to you now to fund quality coverage out of pocket. Support @aftermath.site, @remapradio.bsky.social, @secondwindgroup.com, @vgbees.com, @rogue.site, @skyboxcritics.com, @bloodgodpod.bsky.social, @mothership.blog, @3ma.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 8:05 PM
SEO-funded games journalism is in freefall with no floor and it's up to you now to fund quality coverage out of pocket. Support @aftermath.site, @remapradio.bsky.social, @secondwindgroup.com, @vgbees.com, @rogue.site, @skyboxcritics.com, @bloodgodpod.bsky.social, @mothership.blog, @3ma.bsky.social
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Inverse's Gaming section is being shut down as the company "divests" from gaming content. I'm out of a job along with my wonderful co-writers. I've put my heart and soul into this job for four years. Gonna need to take time to process, but I'm now completely open for work - and boy do I need it.
January 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Inverse's Gaming section is being shut down as the company "divests" from gaming content. I'm out of a job along with my wonderful co-writers. I've put my heart and soul into this job for four years. Gonna need to take time to process, but I'm now completely open for work - and boy do I need it.
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Breaks my heart to share this, but today is my last day at The Verge and I am looking for work! I'd really like to stay in video games, preferably in some kind of journalistic capacity but I can do PR/Marketing and maybe even a lil Narrative Design. Please get in touch!
www.ashparrish.com
www.ashparrish.com
Ash Parrish
www.ashparrish.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Breaks my heart to share this, but today is my last day at The Verge and I am looking for work! I'd really like to stay in video games, preferably in some kind of journalistic capacity but I can do PR/Marketing and maybe even a lil Narrative Design. Please get in touch!
www.ashparrish.com
www.ashparrish.com
One really cool thing you realize when you go fan-funded is that when your revenue doesn't depend on google, you can just talk about whatever. Like people don't care. You can talk about a game from six years ago. Go for it, Doesn't even have to be an anniversary. Timeliness is kinda made up.
January 16, 2026 at 1:53 PM
One really cool thing you realize when you go fan-funded is that when your revenue doesn't depend on google, you can just talk about whatever. Like people don't care. You can talk about a game from six years ago. Go for it, Doesn't even have to be an anniversary. Timeliness is kinda made up.
We actually met at the Civ 7 press thing and were at the same table at dinner but I don't use a real photo hardly anywhere. We could definitely put together some kind of Age of Empires show.
January 16, 2026 at 1:26 PM
We actually met at the Civ 7 press thing and were at the same table at dinner but I don't use a real photo hardly anywhere. We could definitely put together some kind of Age of Empires show.
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War is a series known for its brutal kill animations and intense battlefield atmosphere.
We got a chance to chat with Thomas Derksen, animation director on Dawn of War 4, about how King Art Games is taking the animations to the next level. https://bit.ly/45KwrKt
We got a chance to chat with Thomas Derksen, animation director on Dawn of War 4, about how King Art Games is taking the animations to the next level. https://bit.ly/45KwrKt
January 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War is a series known for its brutal kill animations and intense battlefield atmosphere.
We got a chance to chat with Thomas Derksen, animation director on Dawn of War 4, about how King Art Games is taking the animations to the next level. https://bit.ly/45KwrKt
We got a chance to chat with Thomas Derksen, animation director on Dawn of War 4, about how King Art Games is taking the animations to the next level. https://bit.ly/45KwrKt