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M.H. Williams

@mhwilliams.bsky.social

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I write about things for a living. Currently for a game dev and my personal newsletter, Stuff Worth Knowing (https://stuffworthknowing.substack.com/).

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · Oct 17

Hello, new Bluesky faces and followers!

If you did not know me from elsewhere, I'm Mike! This feed will not be coherent, as I'll be jumping between topics: movies, television, video games, tokusatsu, anime/manga/webtoons, and comics. Apologies in advance.

The blog should be up... eventually.

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 2h

Wow.

That was a fantastic little film. More thriller than horror, but it came complete with a unique look, heavy synth vibe, and high tension throughout. Nearly every character is compelling too.

Just all these stories weaving through one big mistake.

M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 3h

A second film of the evening: Dead Mail (2024)

A Dead Letter inspector finds a mislabeled letter that hints at someone being mysteriously kidnapped. So begins a thriller-esque journey.

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 5h

That was certainly a movie that happened.

Everyone involved was giving it gusto, but missing the mark spectacularly. Not good, but I can't hate on it too much.

M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 6h

The world is waiting for the Cross/Reacher crossover.

youtu.be/WVlZ1QJnQl4?...

Cross - Season 2 | Prime Video

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 7h

So instead, tonight's film is: Gods of the Deep (2023)

A team of scientists dive to the deepest part of the ocean, only to uncover uhhh... gods of the deep?

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 7h

RNG led us to the bottom of the list:

Separation (2021), but it's no longer available for anything but a rental.

So, new rule: if a film is chosen, but not available, we chose a new immediately adjacent.

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 8h

Well then, that's an interesting move to say the least.

Gundam Base is coming to the U.S.

Chicago to be precise.

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 9h

Lord above, $99 for the Perfect Blue 4K release?

They charging Japan physical disc prices out here in these streets.

(Yes, this a Collector's Edition. I just need a standard release!)

gkids.com/films/perfec...

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 10h

I just pulled/sprained a muscle in my back last week and I went to the ER just to make sure I hadn't done anything real bad because it hurt so much.

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 12h

Four! Heroes Die, Blade of Tyshalle, Caine Black Knife, and Caine's Law. Heroes Die is one of my favorite books. He's just got a way with action and prose.

Then he's got Iron Dawn and the three Star Wars books.

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 12h

He is still one of my favorite writers of all time, despite only having like 6 books?

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 12h

You amaze me with your effort.

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 12h

So, show love to the folks out there in the trenches *with you*. They're doing their best.

Also, there's folks out there who find space and leeway to hit up those smaller, more esoteric games like @dominictarason.com, @kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com, or @patchmagazine.bsky.social.

a man says it 's all good while standing in front of a car

ALT: a man says it 's all good while standing in front of a car

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 12h

And that is the mountain ahead of anyone covering games.

You gotta choose one or more of these filtering methods, then knuckle down and play.

And that's *while* having to do all the things that keep the lights on: major reviews, news, guides, interviews, etc. Anyways.

a cartoon character is flying in the air with the current level being 12

ALT: a cartoon character is flying in the air with the current level being 12

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 12h

"But Mike, many of those games are not worth one's time!"

Potentially, but how do you know that? Do you play just games from known names, games Steam filtered as popular, just games that could go to PAX or hit a major showcase?

These are all imperfect methods. The best way is... to play.

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 13h

That's without the demos.

Here's all the demos that came out on Steam today. Not this week. TODAY.

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 13h

I see ripples, but no stone.

Anyways, here's all the games that came out on Steam today.

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Three Moves Ahead @3ma.bsky.social · 13h

This week, @len.bsky.social and @mhwilliams.bsky.social are joined by Ruth Cassidy and Sin Vega to discuss Endless Legend 2's Early Access launch and a bunch of other stuff we've been playing in this chill variety chat.

www.idlethumbs.net/3ma/episodes...

Three Moves Ahead: Endless Legend 2 & Friends

Episode 640. What Really Is A Strategy Game?

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 16h

The mold persists.

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 16h

THERE HE IS

preternia @preternia.com · 16h

TBS Kyle Katarn

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 16h

It's like my animes.

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 1d

Needle drop will be stuck in my head forever.
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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 1d

The problem with this film is this plot has been done by films like Get Out and Cuckoo far more successfully, with characters that have more intelligence and charisma.

All hail the smart and funny lesbian friend!

M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 1d

Aye. I only really use it during 31 Days of Horror as well!

letterboxd.com/automaticzen/

automaticzen’s profile

automaticzen uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. 62 films watched.

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M.H. Williams @mhwilliams.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight, RNG has taken us to the bottom of the list: The Privilege (2022).

A German horror film about a rich kid whose sister died under mysterious circumstances years ago. Now his friends at school get him into more shenanigans.

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