it's nate!
@natescape.bsky.social
toronto designer + game dev + Appalachian folk musician from central pennsylvania. ui+ux. they/them/any. currently: caves of qud
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Shall I compare thee to a Summer's day?
No worries if not!
No worries if not!
October 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Shall I compare thee to a Summer's day?
No worries if not!
No worries if not!
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*adds another incomprehensible meter to your hud*
February 16, 2026 at 6:50 AM
*adds another incomprehensible meter to your hud*
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Robert Johnson's "Me And The Devil" covered by Gil Scott-Heron, from his final studio album I'm New Here (2010) #BlackHistoryMonth
youtu.be/OET8SVAGELA?...
youtu.be/OET8SVAGELA?...
February 11, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Robert Johnson's "Me And The Devil" covered by Gil Scott-Heron, from his final studio album I'm New Here (2010) #BlackHistoryMonth
youtu.be/OET8SVAGELA?...
youtu.be/OET8SVAGELA?...
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No ICE in Minnesota bundle launches on itch.io
No ICE in Minnesota bundle launches on itch.io
The bundle currently features 1,439 items, including tabletop and video games, with proceeds to support Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
www.gamedeveloper.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:12 PM
No ICE in Minnesota bundle launches on itch.io
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The vibe of the Halftime Show
February 9, 2026 at 1:40 AM
The vibe of the Halftime Show
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Art by Iranian cartoonist Mana Neyestami | www.instagram.com/neyestanimana
February 7, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Art by Iranian cartoonist Mana Neyestami | www.instagram.com/neyestanimana
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For the past few Bandcamp Fridays I’ve been a little self conscious posting about it, since I haven’t released any new music in awhile. However! People are always super cool and nice and supportive, and I’m very grateful 💚
So pls check out my music. It may not be new, but I’m still very proud of it
So pls check out my music. It may not be new, but I’m still very proud of it
Megan Carnes
Megan Carnes. Chicago, Illinois.
megancarnes.bandcamp.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM
For the past few Bandcamp Fridays I’ve been a little self conscious posting about it, since I haven’t released any new music in awhile. However! People are always super cool and nice and supportive, and I’m very grateful 💚
So pls check out my music. It may not be new, but I’m still very proud of it
So pls check out my music. It may not be new, but I’m still very proud of it
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I'm thrilled to announce that the 2nd edition of my book #TheGamersBrain is now available for pre-order on your favorite platform!!
The book contains 2 new chapters (incl. one on #ethics) & is getting a new format inside and out (I love the new cover) ☺️.
#gamedev #ux
www.amazon.com/Gamers-Brain...
The book contains 2 new chapters (incl. one on #ethics) & is getting a new format inside and out (I love the new cover) ☺️.
#gamedev #ux
www.amazon.com/Gamers-Brain...
The Gamer's Brain: How Neuroscience and UX Can Impact Video Game Design
The Gamer's Brain: How Neuroscience and UX Can Impact Video Game Design - Kindle edition by Hodent, Celia. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Gamer's Brain: How Neuroscience and UX Can Impact Video Game Design.
www.amazon.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:39 AM
I'm thrilled to announce that the 2nd edition of my book #TheGamersBrain is now available for pre-order on your favorite platform!!
The book contains 2 new chapters (incl. one on #ethics) & is getting a new format inside and out (I love the new cover) ☺️.
#gamedev #ux
www.amazon.com/Gamers-Brain...
The book contains 2 new chapters (incl. one on #ethics) & is getting a new format inside and out (I love the new cover) ☺️.
#gamedev #ux
www.amazon.com/Gamers-Brain...
Conservatives and the conservative movement hate tradition, example number whatever huge number spread over many decades
Every summer since the 70s, DC has welcomed people from around the country to celebrate the world's diverse cultures at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. This July, months before the midterms, Trump will replace this wonderful event with a display of his militaristic, white nationalist agenda.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival Gives Way to Trump’s Patriotic Fair
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Conservatives and the conservative movement hate tradition, example number whatever huge number spread over many decades
Appalachian Musicians: In my music I talk about the All-Consuming Coal-Maw That Will Bury Us All, as a cautionary tale
Fascists: At last, we have re-invented the All-Consuming Coal-Maw from that classic album, You Will Die In That Deep Hole
Fascists: At last, we have re-invented the All-Consuming Coal-Maw from that classic album, You Will Die In That Deep Hole
‘It’s sick’: Trump administration uses mascot called ‘Coalie’ to push dirtiest fossil fuel
‘It’s sick’: Trump administration uses mascot called ‘Coalie’ to push dirtiest fossil fuel
Cartoon lump of coal with giant eyes was spotlighted by US interior secretary in X post saying: ‘Mine, Baby, Mine!’
Donald Trump’s administration has turned to an unusual weapon in its attempt to resurrect coal mining – a cartoon lump of coal, complete with giant eyes and yellow mining garb, called ‘Coalie.’
The administration’s new mascot, kitted out with a helmet, boots and gloves, was introduced in a seemingly artificial intelligence-generated picture posted online by Doug Burgum, Trump’s interior secretary. “Mine, Baby, Mine!” Burgum wrote on X, adding that Coalie will act as a “spokesperson” for Trump’s “American Energy Dominance Agenda.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Appalachian Musicians: In my music I talk about the All-Consuming Coal-Maw That Will Bury Us All, as a cautionary tale
Fascists: At last, we have re-invented the All-Consuming Coal-Maw from that classic album, You Will Die In That Deep Hole
Fascists: At last, we have re-invented the All-Consuming Coal-Maw from that classic album, You Will Die In That Deep Hole
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Take me down to the Parallax city where the far moves slow and the near moves quickly
February 1, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Take me down to the Parallax city where the far moves slow and the near moves quickly
Finally some good news!
New @chelsea-wolfe.bsky.social music coming this year new @chelsea-wolfe.bsky.social music coming this year new @chelsea-wolfe.bsky.social music coming this year new @chelsea-wolfe.bsky.social music coming this year new @chelsea-wolfe.bsky.social music coming this year new @chelsea-wolfe.bsky.social
CHELSEA WOLFE on Instagram: "very excited to share new music with you this year. I feel so proud of this new constellation of songs that myself, @b.c.___ & @jenndecilveo have been putting a lot of lov...
10K likes, 235 comments - cchelseawwolfe on January 29, 2026: "very excited to share new music with you this year. I feel so proud of this new constellation of songs that myself, @b.c.___ & @jenndecil...
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January 30, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Finally some good news!
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this upscrolled thing, coupled with endless media layoffs, has got me so bummed lately. the entire rightwing media ecosystem is propped up by an army of the world's richest men, and you're telling me there's not a single person who can toss a few mil at a few projects that might not actually suck?
January 30, 2026 at 1:41 AM
this upscrolled thing, coupled with endless media layoffs, has got me so bummed lately. the entire rightwing media ecosystem is propped up by an army of the world's richest men, and you're telling me there's not a single person who can toss a few mil at a few projects that might not actually suck?
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hello I am launching my very own podcast with @jordanjamboree.pittbert.gay where we (mostly casually!) chat about car culture in the decline of the American empire, auto racing, and industry news interspersed with tales of our former auto journo careers. we call it TRAN GIRLISMO
January 29, 2026 at 1:21 AM
hello I am launching my very own podcast with @jordanjamboree.pittbert.gay where we (mostly casually!) chat about car culture in the decline of the American empire, auto racing, and industry news interspersed with tales of our former auto journo careers. we call it TRAN GIRLISMO
game designs are little models of the universe and I just think that's nice
January 29, 2026 at 9:51 PM
game designs are little models of the universe and I just think that's nice
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Reminding everyone, PLEASE, DO NOT sub to your favorite content creators through phone apps as it not only charges you more, it also takes a higher % from us AND to top it all off blocks the money from being received for 30 fucking days for some goddamned reason.
For fucks sake, again with the apple/patreon bullshit. I have to move to monthly billing and fuck me over www.patreon.com/posts/148395...
13 years on your platform. Thanks for nothing patreon. I hope the apple dick is that good.
13 years on your platform. Thanks for nothing patreon. I hope the apple dick is that good.
Apple has reimposed its subscription billing mandate for creators on Patreon | Patreon for Creators
Get more from Patreon for Creators on Patreon
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January 28, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Reminding everyone, PLEASE, DO NOT sub to your favorite content creators through phone apps as it not only charges you more, it also takes a higher % from us AND to top it all off blocks the money from being received for 30 fucking days for some goddamned reason.
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Spending some time hunkered down indoors getting this great contemporary fiddle tune from Laurel Premo into my ears. Written, I'm told, during a bout in Canadian winter. I always enjoy when a piece connects my symbolic worlds.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GIt...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GIt...
Snow Blind
YouTube video by Laurel Premo - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 25, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Spending some time hunkered down indoors getting this great contemporary fiddle tune from Laurel Premo into my ears. Written, I'm told, during a bout in Canadian winter. I always enjoy when a piece connects my symbolic worlds.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GIt...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GIt...
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Abolish ICE!
For your printer, in both color and black and white.
For your printer, in both color and black and white.
January 25, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Abolish ICE!
For your printer, in both color and black and white.
For your printer, in both color and black and white.
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Every non-hype defense of LLMs starts with "you must already understand your work really well."
Vibe coding isn't being done by those people. It's being done by execs who are making a prototype because it is now easy to do.
This kills the systems of intention and maintenance necessary for good UX.
Vibe coding isn't being done by those people. It's being done by execs who are making a prototype because it is now easy to do.
This kills the systems of intention and maintenance necessary for good UX.
Vibe prototyping isn't solving problems. It's creating new ones.
It's easy to prototype and so everyone is prototyping, without really knowing why they are doing it. The resultant noise drowns out thoughtful work.
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January 24, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Every non-hype defense of LLMs starts with "you must already understand your work really well."
Vibe coding isn't being done by those people. It's being done by execs who are making a prototype because it is now easy to do.
This kills the systems of intention and maintenance necessary for good UX.
Vibe coding isn't being done by those people. It's being done by execs who are making a prototype because it is now easy to do.
This kills the systems of intention and maintenance necessary for good UX.
January 24, 2026 at 4:54 AM
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And if you want to help fund quilts for democracy, please consider a cat toy for your cats or a friend’s! This clears out my waste scrap ecologically and funds things like shipping auction prizes.
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Visit OctopusGallery's Shop!
Pay what you can crafts and art. Lots of upcycling and creative reuse but mostly cat toys.
ko-fi.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:44 AM
And if you want to help fund quilts for democracy, please consider a cat toy for your cats or a friend’s! This clears out my waste scrap ecologically and funds things like shipping auction prizes.
ko-fi.com/octopusgalle...
ko-fi.com/octopusgalle...
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Two pride flags for democracy completed! Want one? Follow @romancingthevote.com for auction news and updates. These and many amazing items will be available as we try to shore up voting rights in the US.
January 24, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Two pride flags for democracy completed! Want one? Follow @romancingthevote.com for auction news and updates. These and many amazing items will be available as we try to shore up voting rights in the US.