Michael Hoffmann @ MAGFest
@michaelhoffmann.bsky.social
Music Composer, Sound Designer, VGM Arranger, Mastering Engineer, Black Belt, Videogame Nerd. Wrote music for An Eternity Gone By, The Shadow Government Simulator, and Brain + Brawn. Links to my work: https://mhoffmann.bio.link/
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Michael Hoffmann
Hey I'm Michael Hoffmann, a freelance composer and sfx designer for video games.
mhoffmann.bio.link
Since a bunch of new people are coming onto Bluesky, I guess I should introduce myself again. Hi, I'm Michael Hoffmann and I'm a composer and sound designer for games. I also arrange, mix, and master covers of video game music. You can find all the links to my stuff here: mhoffmann.bio.link
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The VGM Pianists have a new album out today! This time we did something a little different and covered a bunch of music from our favorite anime shows and movies. The album includes tracks from Full Metal Alchemist, Naruto, One Piece, and plenty of Studio Ghibli films. Go check it out!
Journeys Elsewhere - Anime Themes on Piano
by VGM Pianists
fanlink.tv
January 16, 2026 at 9:34 PM
The VGM Pianists have a new album out today! This time we did something a little different and covered a bunch of music from our favorite anime shows and movies. The album includes tracks from Full Metal Alchemist, Naruto, One Piece, and plenty of Studio Ghibli films. Go check it out!
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Announcing ICE Breaker: A charity speedrun event by myself & @rrlat.bsky.social on Jan 30 - Feb 1 to support Minnesotans in defending from ICE.
Submit runs: oengus.io/marathon/ice...
Volunteer: forms.gle/51HEcBmhUC8X...
Run submissions close Sunday. Volunteer apps have a soft deadline of Saturday
Submit runs: oengus.io/marathon/ice...
Volunteer: forms.gle/51HEcBmhUC8X...
Run submissions close Sunday. Volunteer apps have a soft deadline of Saturday
January 16, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Announcing ICE Breaker: A charity speedrun event by myself & @rrlat.bsky.social on Jan 30 - Feb 1 to support Minnesotans in defending from ICE.
Submit runs: oengus.io/marathon/ice...
Volunteer: forms.gle/51HEcBmhUC8X...
Run submissions close Sunday. Volunteer apps have a soft deadline of Saturday
Submit runs: oengus.io/marathon/ice...
Volunteer: forms.gle/51HEcBmhUC8X...
Run submissions close Sunday. Volunteer apps have a soft deadline of Saturday
The VGM Pianists have a new album out today! This time we did something a little different and covered a bunch of music from our favorite anime shows and movies. The album includes tracks from Full Metal Alchemist, Naruto, One Piece, and plenty of Studio Ghibli films. Go check it out!
Journeys Elsewhere - Anime Themes on Piano
by VGM Pianists
fanlink.tv
January 16, 2026 at 9:34 PM
The VGM Pianists have a new album out today! This time we did something a little different and covered a bunch of music from our favorite anime shows and movies. The album includes tracks from Full Metal Alchemist, Naruto, One Piece, and plenty of Studio Ghibli films. Go check it out!
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Don't wear goggles to a protest unless they're rated shatter resistant. You're better off with NO eye protection than eyewear that will send shards of plastic into your eye.
If you can't find shatterproof goggles, get lacrosse goggles. Cheap and effective eye protection from larger munitions.
If you can't find shatterproof goggles, get lacrosse goggles. Cheap and effective eye protection from larger munitions.
June 8, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Don't wear goggles to a protest unless they're rated shatter resistant. You're better off with NO eye protection than eyewear that will send shards of plastic into your eye.
If you can't find shatterproof goggles, get lacrosse goggles. Cheap and effective eye protection from larger munitions.
If you can't find shatterproof goggles, get lacrosse goggles. Cheap and effective eye protection from larger munitions.
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crazy that the website that I randomly decided to put together at 10AM yesterday has had over 25k unique visitors in 24 hours.
please keep sharing with your networks.
please keep sharing with your networks.
Stand With Minnesota
A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM
crazy that the website that I randomly decided to put together at 10AM yesterday has had over 25k unique visitors in 24 hours.
please keep sharing with your networks.
please keep sharing with your networks.
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Another reason to support artists on Bandcamp over streaming services like Spotify. Bandcamp’s stance should be the bare minimum for any music platform. Glad to see it.
Bandcamp has banned AI music.
The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."
stereogum.com/2485199/band...
The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."
stereogum.com/2485199/band...
Bandcamp Bans AI Music
AI music has become a big problem on streaming services. Remember the AI-generated psych-rock band the Velvet Sundown and the AI-generated metalcore band Broken Avenue racking up streams on Spotify? R...
stereogum.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Another reason to support artists on Bandcamp over streaming services like Spotify. Bandcamp’s stance should be the bare minimum for any music platform. Glad to see it.
Another reason to support artists on Bandcamp over streaming services like Spotify. Bandcamp’s stance should be the bare minimum for any music platform. Glad to see it.
Bandcamp has banned AI music.
The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."
stereogum.com/2485199/band...
The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."
stereogum.com/2485199/band...
Bandcamp Bans AI Music
AI music has become a big problem on streaming services. Remember the AI-generated psych-rock band the Velvet Sundown and the AI-generated metalcore band Broken Avenue racking up streams on Spotify? R...
stereogum.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Another reason to support artists on Bandcamp over streaming services like Spotify. Bandcamp’s stance should be the bare minimum for any music platform. Glad to see it.
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What a MAGICAL evening this was! Huge thanks to @projectfusionsq.bsky.social for starting off the show with an immaculate performance; to the staff of Songbyrd for their hospitality and professionalism; and to you, our fans, who continue to make it possible for us to put on these wacky shows!
January 13, 2026 at 5:47 PM
What a MAGICAL evening this was! Huge thanks to @projectfusionsq.bsky.social for starting off the show with an immaculate performance; to the staff of Songbyrd for their hospitality and professionalism; and to you, our fans, who continue to make it possible for us to put on these wacky shows!
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Watch out for the ONE question where they try to trick you by putting "I want AI" as the bottom option where EVERY other question has "I don't want AI" at the bottom!
January 10, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Watch out for the ONE question where they try to trick you by putting "I want AI" as the bottom option where EVERY other question has "I don't want AI" at the bottom!
The “MAGFest Shrine” tradition continues to be delightfully unhinged.
January 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
The “MAGFest Shrine” tradition continues to be delightfully unhinged.
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Made it to MAGFest 2026! If any mutuals want to meet up, let me know.
January 8, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Made it to MAGFest 2026! If any mutuals want to meet up, let me know.
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This is a vetted fundraiser for the family of Renee Good, the woman who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Donate to Support for Renee Good’s wife and son, organized by Mattie Weiss
Please support the wife and son of Renee Good as they grapple with the devastating … Mattie Weiss needs your support for Support for Renee Good’s wife and son
www.gofundme.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:29 AM
This is a vetted fundraiser for the family of Renee Good, the woman who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
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important message to all bluesky users
January 7, 2026 at 7:53 PM
important message to all bluesky users
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Impeach, convict, remove.
January 3, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Impeach, convict, remove.
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
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A) expressing ideas is literally the fucking job
B) if you can’t communicate it with doodles, words, or messy photoshop, the idea isn’t fully baked and you need to explore it more, not use the plagiarizing lie machine that poisons neighborhoods to do the thinking for you.
B) if you can’t communicate it with doodles, words, or messy photoshop, the idea isn’t fully baked and you need to explore it more, not use the plagiarizing lie machine that poisons neighborhoods to do the thinking for you.
"they don't know how to express the idea" here's rian johnson's storyboard for knives out
pick up a pencil and a napkin
pick up a pencil and a napkin
December 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A) expressing ideas is literally the fucking job
B) if you can’t communicate it with doodles, words, or messy photoshop, the idea isn’t fully baked and you need to explore it more, not use the plagiarizing lie machine that poisons neighborhoods to do the thinking for you.
B) if you can’t communicate it with doodles, words, or messy photoshop, the idea isn’t fully baked and you need to explore it more, not use the plagiarizing lie machine that poisons neighborhoods to do the thinking for you.
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Bandcamp Friday returns! They waive their share of revenue for today only. It's the best day to support artists.
This applies to our music of course, and also to our merch and sheet music!
thegamebrass.bandcamp.com
This applies to our music of course, and also to our merch and sheet music!
thegamebrass.bandcamp.com
The Game Brass
The Game Brass is a brass quintet (and friends) who make covers of video game music. Their mission to become the brass quintet of video games, bringing classical chops to the game world, and showing o...
thegamebrass.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Bandcamp Friday returns! They waive their share of revenue for today only. It's the best day to support artists.
This applies to our music of course, and also to our merch and sheet music!
thegamebrass.bandcamp.com
This applies to our music of course, and also to our merch and sheet music!
thegamebrass.bandcamp.com
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The last Bandcamp Friday of the year is here! But don't take it from us. Let our friend, Donkey Kong, show you some of the highlights of this year that you can buy right now as digital downloads, CDs, and tapes!
Get 'em here: gamegrooves.bandcamp.com
#bandcampfriday #bandcamp #bcf #vgm #gamemusic
Get 'em here: gamegrooves.bandcamp.com
#bandcampfriday #bandcamp #bcf #vgm #gamemusic
December 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The last Bandcamp Friday of the year is here! But don't take it from us. Let our friend, Donkey Kong, show you some of the highlights of this year that you can buy right now as digital downloads, CDs, and tapes!
Get 'em here: gamegrooves.bandcamp.com
#bandcampfriday #bandcamp #bcf #vgm #gamemusic
Get 'em here: gamegrooves.bandcamp.com
#bandcampfriday #bandcamp #bcf #vgm #gamemusic
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Google has started automatically opting you in to let it read your stuff to train AI. You need to turn this off in SEVERAL places in your settings (not just for Gmail), if you want to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Google has started automatically opting you in to let it read your stuff to train AI. You need to turn this off in SEVERAL places in your settings (not just for Gmail), if you want to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
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Arranging fan favorite battle track Apoplexy, @michaelhoffmann.bsky.social's exciting solo piano highlights the urgency of this classic piece!
Available on #bandcamp and streaming: lnk.to/brave-sonata
#piano #finalfantasytactics #fft #pianosolo #solopiano
Available on #bandcamp and streaming: lnk.to/brave-sonata
#piano #finalfantasytactics #fft #pianosolo #solopiano
November 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Arranging fan favorite battle track Apoplexy, @michaelhoffmann.bsky.social's exciting solo piano highlights the urgency of this classic piece!
Available on #bandcamp and streaming: lnk.to/brave-sonata
#piano #finalfantasytactics #fft #pianosolo #solopiano
Available on #bandcamp and streaming: lnk.to/brave-sonata
#piano #finalfantasytactics #fft #pianosolo #solopiano
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I propose November 1st as resurgence day. Halloween ends, and we all pick up the phones again. MasterCard and Visa, bare minimum, once per day. Every day. All of us. They are only hiring the usual number of holiday workers, this would frighten credit card companies. “It’s not going away”
A source familiar w/ internal workings at MasterCard notes the company does not plan to recruit additional call center workers for the Christmas season, as MasterCard does not expect higher call volume than usual. A resurgence of calls re censorship during the busy season would be huge strategically
October 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I propose November 1st as resurgence day. Halloween ends, and we all pick up the phones again. MasterCard and Visa, bare minimum, once per day. Every day. All of us. They are only hiring the usual number of holiday workers, this would frighten credit card companies. “It’s not going away”
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The conditions at the Broadview ICE facility are getting worse. This is why we keep coming back.
Our neighbors are not alone. You can join us in demanding transparency + accountability at 1930 Beach Street.
Our neighbors are not alone. You can join us in demanding transparency + accountability at 1930 Beach Street.
October 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The conditions at the Broadview ICE facility are getting worse. This is why we keep coming back.
Our neighbors are not alone. You can join us in demanding transparency + accountability at 1930 Beach Street.
Our neighbors are not alone. You can join us in demanding transparency + accountability at 1930 Beach Street.
Another good list to subscribe to if you'd like to keep the assholes out of your feed and mentions.
I haven't had the capacity to keep up with moderation lists for a bit, but this one is really obvious, so I'm stealing some energy from Future Me: a list for the extremely obvious wave of inauthentic accounts following today's newly-created US gov accounts
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
October 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Another good list to subscribe to if you'd like to keep the assholes out of your feed and mentions.