Nick
@nickcummings.com
Ovinnorr nevarei
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📝 @siliconsasquatch.com
🌲 Portland, Oregon
🧑💻 whymog.net
🦝 thisgameishaunted.itch.io/trash-the-planet
🎮 whymog.itch.io
📝 @siliconsasquatch.com
🌲 Portland, Oregon
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If you’re a billionaire why are you paying professionals money to make people believe you are good at a videogame? How the fuck did that seem like a good idea? Take a hundred mil and buy the rights to Thief and Deus Ex and make sequels, you can do that, have a fucking dream dumdum create something
February 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM
If you’re a billionaire why are you paying professionals money to make people believe you are good at a videogame? How the fuck did that seem like a good idea? Take a hundred mil and buy the rights to Thief and Deus Ex and make sequels, you can do that, have a fucking dream dumdum create something
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Hello. I set out to write a short follow-up as a coda to the @siliconsasquatch.com Game of the Year feature and instead wrote several full articles. Please enjoy this...well, I'm calling it a zine.
Please enjoy this zine about AI, aging, skills lost/found: www.siliconsasquatch.com/blog/2026/2/...
Please enjoy this zine about AI, aging, skills lost/found: www.siliconsasquatch.com/blog/2026/2/...
GOTY 2025: Nick Presents a Zine on 2025 and the Future — Silicon Sasquatch
Presenting the 2026 Nick Prospectus and Digest
www.siliconsasquatch.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Hello. I set out to write a short follow-up as a coda to the @siliconsasquatch.com Game of the Year feature and instead wrote several full articles. Please enjoy this...well, I'm calling it a zine.
Please enjoy this zine about AI, aging, skills lost/found: www.siliconsasquatch.com/blog/2026/2/...
Please enjoy this zine about AI, aging, skills lost/found: www.siliconsasquatch.com/blog/2026/2/...
Oh! Oh wow. I wonder if NetEase will issue a statement amending/correcting anything Suda said in the interview. I’d be shocked, albeit impressed, if it truly is a blanket ban (e.g., no coding assists, etc.)
February 4, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Oh! Oh wow. I wonder if NetEase will issue a statement amending/correcting anything Suda said in the interview. I’d be shocked, albeit impressed, if it truly is a blanket ban (e.g., no coding assists, etc.)
Hello. I set out to write a short follow-up as a coda to the @siliconsasquatch.com Game of the Year feature and instead wrote several full articles. Please enjoy this...well, I'm calling it a zine.
Please enjoy this zine about AI, aging, skills lost/found: www.siliconsasquatch.com/blog/2026/2/...
Please enjoy this zine about AI, aging, skills lost/found: www.siliconsasquatch.com/blog/2026/2/...
GOTY 2025: Nick Presents a Zine on 2025 and the Future — Silicon Sasquatch
Presenting the 2026 Nick Prospectus and Digest
www.siliconsasquatch.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Hello. I set out to write a short follow-up as a coda to the @siliconsasquatch.com Game of the Year feature and instead wrote several full articles. Please enjoy this...well, I'm calling it a zine.
Please enjoy this zine about AI, aging, skills lost/found: www.siliconsasquatch.com/blog/2026/2/...
Please enjoy this zine about AI, aging, skills lost/found: www.siliconsasquatch.com/blog/2026/2/...
Bumping this up one last time! Here's 10,000 words of ad-free, just-for-the-love-of-the-thing writing about games and what they meant to us in 2025. I hope it leaves you inspired to check out a new-to-you game or, at the very least, invites you to reassess a perspective you hold.
Now presenting the 2025 Silicon Sasquatch Game of the Year Awards, featuring the voices of @tyleramartin.bsky.social, @dougbonham.blog, @aaronthayer.bsky.social, Spencer-whose-Bluesky-handle-is-a-secret, and @nickcummings.com. Somehow, we did it again. 🧡
The 2025 Silicon Sasquatch Game of the Year Awards — Silicon Sasquatch
We’re back! Here are the 20 games of 2025 that we’d like to tell you about.
www.siliconsasquatch.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Bumping this up one last time! Here's 10,000 words of ad-free, just-for-the-love-of-the-thing writing about games and what they meant to us in 2025. I hope it leaves you inspired to check out a new-to-you game or, at the very least, invites you to reassess a perspective you hold.
This is a very important read, both because it captures a crucial moment in our history very well and because it features what’s gotta be the absolute best ethical disclosure in journalism history. (I’m not gonna spoil it — it’s a gift link; you can read it yourself!)
ICE tear gassed a bunch of children on Saturday. This was a massive escalation of force. They were shooting tear gas at the back of the crowd, it took these unmasked people maybe 3-5 minutes in the cloud of tear gas to escape in without trampling. www.theverge.com/policy/87278...
ICE is afraid of children protesting
“Next time, I’ll be back with a gas mask.”
www.theverge.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This is a very important read, both because it captures a crucial moment in our history very well and because it features what’s gotta be the absolute best ethical disclosure in journalism history. (I’m not gonna spoil it — it’s a gift link; you can read it yourself!)
Rise of the Dark Realms is the equivalent of winning a Magic game by forcing your friends to sit through a 45-minute slideshow of a family vacation they weren't even invited on
February 3, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Rise of the Dark Realms is the equivalent of winning a Magic game by forcing your friends to sit through a 45-minute slideshow of a family vacation they weren't even invited on
I made a list of things I wanted to do today and, as much as it frustrates me to admit this, it actually helped.
February 3, 2026 at 3:22 AM
I made a list of things I wanted to do today and, as much as it frustrates me to admit this, it actually helped.
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If your children got tear gassed today I want to hear from you, even if you don’t live in my district. You can contact my office at [email protected]
February 1, 2026 at 6:06 AM
If your children got tear gassed today I want to hear from you, even if you don’t live in my district. You can contact my office at [email protected]
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It's hard to overstate how ell-organized the portland march that got gassed was... organizers made the crowd promise to be peaceful, said the march would slow in front of the ICE building but not stop, that we would stick to one chant (ICE Out). They did absolutely everything right and got gassed.
February 1, 2026 at 3:10 AM
It's hard to overstate how ell-organized the portland march that got gassed was... organizers made the crowd promise to be peaceful, said the march would slow in front of the ICE building but not stop, that we would stick to one chant (ICE Out). They did absolutely everything right and got gassed.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:03 AM
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Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
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I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
February 1, 2026 at 1:23 AM
I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
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I can’t stress this enough. The state of 4th Amendment law is that the cops can’t force you to type in a passcode but they can force you to swipe your finger or present your face. Never stop using passcodes/passwords to unlock your devices. And consider additional code to unlock Signal.
The FBI was able to access Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's Signal messages because she used Signal on her work laptop. The laptop accepted Touch ID for authentication, meaning the agents were allowed to require her to unlock it. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 1, 2026 at 12:08 AM
I can’t stress this enough. The state of 4th Amendment law is that the cops can’t force you to type in a passcode but they can force you to swipe your finger or present your face. Never stop using passcodes/passwords to unlock your devices. And consider additional code to unlock Signal.
Whyyy did I wait so long to play Perfect Tides
January 31, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Whyyy did I wait so long to play Perfect Tides
I want to play way more games than I have found time for in recent years. I feel like I’m missing some really important developments, context, inspiration, etc. I have to confess I feel very sheepish saying this — what a selfish thing! How indulgent! — and I guess I need to ask that voice to chill.
January 30, 2026 at 11:22 PM
I want to play way more games than I have found time for in recent years. I feel like I’m missing some really important developments, context, inspiration, etc. I have to confess I feel very sheepish saying this — what a selfish thing! How indulgent! — and I guess I need to ask that voice to chill.
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one avoids stanning, and sorry to bring twitter over here, but we fucking stan
![Terrence K Williams: Dear Ilhan Omar, I spoke with Poison Control. Their instructions were very clear and you didn't follow any of them. They said [read more ellipsis]
Ilhan Omar: I didn't do any of those things because I fear losing my dignity more than I fear losing my life. Something you coward losers will never understand. So fuck off.
[photograph of Ilhan Omar, seconds after being attacked by some coward loser, resuming the talk she was giving and ignoring hiim completely lol]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:3pv3xjtaidyjlovzknuztffc/bafkreidxc26rayyxdq5issc5rrfgeuv75ufh5ff73bolwzh63lpym2c64q@jpeg)
January 30, 2026 at 12:12 AM
one avoids stanning, and sorry to bring twitter over here, but we fucking stan
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Bumping this again! There's a wide, unusual mix of games in this year's list, so I hope you'll take a look. I'm still getting whatever the writer's equivalent of sea legs is back under me, but I'm pretty happy with what I wrote about Baby Steps.
Now presenting the 2025 Silicon Sasquatch Game of the Year Awards, featuring the voices of @tyleramartin.bsky.social, @dougbonham.blog, @aaronthayer.bsky.social, Spencer-whose-Bluesky-handle-is-a-secret, and @nickcummings.com. Somehow, we did it again. 🧡
The 2025 Silicon Sasquatch Game of the Year Awards — Silicon Sasquatch
We’re back! Here are the 20 games of 2025 that we’d like to tell you about.
www.siliconsasquatch.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Bumping this again! There's a wide, unusual mix of games in this year's list, so I hope you'll take a look. I'm still getting whatever the writer's equivalent of sea legs is back under me, but I'm pretty happy with what I wrote about Baby Steps.
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This Bruce anti-ICE anthem is gonna leave a mark:
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 8:10 PM
This Bruce anti-ICE anthem is gonna leave a mark:
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If you're reading this, I am sincerely asking you to bombard your senator's phone lines tomorrow to urge them to pursue the defunding and abolition of ICE. Nominal reforms will achieve nothing when DHS has shown an overt and gleeful willingness to ignore the law while brutalizing our neighbors.
“An administration official gave away the game to Punchbowl News, admitting that these “de-escalatory measures” are about placating Senate Democrats so they don’t seize this moment to demand restrictions on ICE as part of any government funding package.”
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
Donald Trump Is Frightened
Trump wants to appear eager to minimize out-of-control clashes between government militias and protesters. But he doesn’t want to stop the things causing those clashes in the first place.
newrepublic.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:06 AM
If you're reading this, I am sincerely asking you to bombard your senator's phone lines tomorrow to urge them to pursue the defunding and abolition of ICE. Nominal reforms will achieve nothing when DHS has shown an overt and gleeful willingness to ignore the law while brutalizing our neighbors.
Thinking a lot about the phrase "this is not who we are," that well-trod empty platitude we often hear from those in power whenever something outrageous happens. It's so self-evidently false; either "we" is all of us, or it is not. And if it's not, then who's left out, why, and by whose authority?
January 28, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Thinking a lot about the phrase "this is not who we are," that well-trod empty platitude we often hear from those in power whenever something outrageous happens. It's so self-evidently false; either "we" is all of us, or it is not. And if it's not, then who's left out, why, and by whose authority?
Bumping this again! There's a wide, unusual mix of games in this year's list, so I hope you'll take a look. I'm still getting whatever the writer's equivalent of sea legs is back under me, but I'm pretty happy with what I wrote about Baby Steps.
Now presenting the 2025 Silicon Sasquatch Game of the Year Awards, featuring the voices of @tyleramartin.bsky.social, @dougbonham.blog, @aaronthayer.bsky.social, Spencer-whose-Bluesky-handle-is-a-secret, and @nickcummings.com. Somehow, we did it again. 🧡
The 2025 Silicon Sasquatch Game of the Year Awards — Silicon Sasquatch
We’re back! Here are the 20 games of 2025 that we’d like to tell you about.
www.siliconsasquatch.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Bumping this again! There's a wide, unusual mix of games in this year's list, so I hope you'll take a look. I'm still getting whatever the writer's equivalent of sea legs is back under me, but I'm pretty happy with what I wrote about Baby Steps.
Reposted by Nick
Now presenting the 2025 Silicon Sasquatch Game of the Year Awards, featuring the voices of @tyleramartin.bsky.social, @dougbonham.blog, @aaronthayer.bsky.social, Spencer-whose-Bluesky-handle-is-a-secret, and @nickcummings.com. Somehow, we did it again. 🧡
The 2025 Silicon Sasquatch Game of the Year Awards — Silicon Sasquatch
We’re back! Here are the 20 games of 2025 that we’d like to tell you about.
www.siliconsasquatch.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Now presenting the 2025 Silicon Sasquatch Game of the Year Awards, featuring the voices of @tyleramartin.bsky.social, @dougbonham.blog, @aaronthayer.bsky.social, Spencer-whose-Bluesky-handle-is-a-secret, and @nickcummings.com. Somehow, we did it again. 🧡
This is exactly what I imagine Trails of Cold Steel is like
January 28, 2026 at 6:15 AM
This is exactly what I imagine Trails of Cold Steel is like
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happy large boulder the size of a small boulder day to all who celebrate 🙏
January 28, 2026 at 5:12 AM
happy large boulder the size of a small boulder day to all who celebrate 🙏