Nick Mangiaracina
@nickmanwrites.bsky.social
he/him (HevyD elsewhere)
- Narrative Design/Game Writing - nickmanwrites.com
- Contributor @monstervine.com
- Professional Inquiries: [email protected]
https://linktr.ee/nickmanwrites - Open for Work
- Narrative Design/Game Writing - nickmanwrites.com
- Contributor @monstervine.com
- Professional Inquiries: [email protected]
https://linktr.ee/nickmanwrites - Open for Work
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My name is Nick. I write about video games, for video games sometimes, and am a cute dog haver.
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"oh, don't forget to highlight, in bright red, the two-letter word in the tagline! the two letter word that's kind of the whole point of this clever ad campaign! the two letter word that links this show to the horror movie of the same name!"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
November 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
"oh, don't forget to highlight, in bright red, the two-letter word in the tagline! the two letter word that's kind of the whole point of this clever ad campaign! the two letter word that links this show to the horror movie of the same name!"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
"no problem boss. i'm on it"
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what the high level of AI adoption among the executive class actually tells you is that their "jobs" are mostly going out to eat and playing on their phones all day.
November 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
what the high level of AI adoption among the executive class actually tells you is that their "jobs" are mostly going out to eat and playing on their phones all day.
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If you still don’t want to leave Spotify (despite the fact you can transfer your playlists to other streaming options that don’t profit from exploiting artists while recruiting for ICE), we ask you not to share your Spotify Wrapped this year.
Spotify is running ads to recruit for the regime’s secret police. Stop paying for or using Spotify until the ICE ads stop: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify?source=bluesky
November 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
If you still don’t want to leave Spotify (despite the fact you can transfer your playlists to other streaming options that don’t profit from exploiting artists while recruiting for ICE), we ask you not to share your Spotify Wrapped this year.
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Devs were only allowed a few (I believe two) tickets per nomination before Geoff charged them. Resale tickets were in the hundreds. And we all know what happened to Future Class (if you don’t, read my piece).
November 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Devs were only allowed a few (I believe two) tickets per nomination before Geoff charged them. Resale tickets were in the hundreds. And we all know what happened to Future Class (if you don’t, read my piece).
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the store that sells the game series called “sex with hitler” is pearl clutching about weird horses
The additional context is that Valve is still killing a beloved games studio, still tried to weasel out of making a press statement, still didn't allow a second review, and still did not communicate with the developer beyond vague references to their terms.
www.eurogamer.net/valve-respon...
www.eurogamer.net/valve-respon...
Valve responds with "additional context" following Horses Steam ban controversy
Following Valve's decision to ban first-person horror adventure Horses from distribution on Steam, the company has provided "additional context" in a statement.
www.eurogamer.net
November 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
the store that sells the game series called “sex with hitler” is pearl clutching about weird horses
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Remember when Amazon held a sale during Independent Bookstore Day in an effort to undercut indie bookstores?
We didn’t forget. Support local bookstores during Small Business Saturday and beyond.
We didn’t forget. Support local bookstores during Small Business Saturday and beyond.
November 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Remember when Amazon held a sale during Independent Bookstore Day in an effort to undercut indie bookstores?
We didn’t forget. Support local bookstores during Small Business Saturday and beyond.
We didn’t forget. Support local bookstores during Small Business Saturday and beyond.
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If your area is anything like mine (cold, windy, snowy), it's a fantastic night to get cozy with a book. I have two for free on #itch.io!
Just a reminder!
My ebooks are #FREE on #itch.io!
All I ask in return is a rating or a review on your preferred platform.
Thanks! ❤️
#booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
faierius.itch.io
My ebooks are #FREE on #itch.io!
All I ask in return is a rating or a review on your preferred platform.
Thanks! ❤️
#booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
faierius.itch.io
Faierius
faierius.itch.io
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
If your area is anything like mine (cold, windy, snowy), it's a fantastic night to get cozy with a book. I have two for free on #itch.io!
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We got gen-AI dubs from Amazon and gen-AI subs from Crunchyroll, but if you torrent a fansub that real people worked to translate, code, and stylize, you're the piece of shit.
November 28, 2025 at 9:47 PM
We got gen-AI dubs from Amazon and gen-AI subs from Crunchyroll, but if you torrent a fansub that real people worked to translate, code, and stylize, you're the piece of shit.
I can't believe calls for aid in Palestine get removed and posts like this are allowed to stay up.
Most people don’t know this, but the JP version of Quest 64 was rereleased in North America on PlayStation in August, 2000. Due to all the changes, this edition received a new title: “Chrono Cross.”
Nabbed a Japanese copy of Quest 64 for my Analogue 3D to see just how improved it is over the English version that released 13 months earlier. I said it felt rushed to market - did the Japanese version fix its probs? (Doubt it.)
November 29, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I can't believe calls for aid in Palestine get removed and posts like this are allowed to stay up.
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I've yet to play The Roottrees are Dead and Verho (it's been an extraordinarily busy year), but I bought both at launch because I think it's a class act to just hire talent, and that's something that should be rewarded.
My advice to any developers dabbling with AI is simple, just remove it.👍
My advice to any developers dabbling with AI is simple, just remove it.👍
November 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I've yet to play The Roottrees are Dead and Verho (it's been an extraordinarily busy year), but I bought both at launch because I think it's a class act to just hire talent, and that's something that should be rewarded.
My advice to any developers dabbling with AI is simple, just remove it.👍
My advice to any developers dabbling with AI is simple, just remove it.👍
You can tell there's a bias against AI on Steam based on how a lot of the people who use Gen-AI in their games describe the use of Gen-AI.
"ONLY DONE FOR CHARACTER PORTRAITS!" "ONLY DONE FOR ANIMATIONS!"
Desperately trying to make it acceptable to buy their game.
Sorry. I don't support that shit.
"ONLY DONE FOR CHARACTER PORTRAITS!" "ONLY DONE FOR ANIMATIONS!"
Desperately trying to make it acceptable to buy their game.
Sorry. I don't support that shit.
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
You can tell there's a bias against AI on Steam based on how a lot of the people who use Gen-AI in their games describe the use of Gen-AI.
"ONLY DONE FOR CHARACTER PORTRAITS!" "ONLY DONE FOR ANIMATIONS!"
Desperately trying to make it acceptable to buy their game.
Sorry. I don't support that shit.
"ONLY DONE FOR CHARACTER PORTRAITS!" "ONLY DONE FOR ANIMATIONS!"
Desperately trying to make it acceptable to buy their game.
Sorry. I don't support that shit.
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i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
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Nearly every single day I have games like this clogging up my inboxes, and it's such a time wasting endeavour, as I have to sort through and filter out all the AI generated shovelware, and it just won't stop. No matter how clear I am that I am not interested in AI slopware, it keeps coming.
November 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Nearly every single day I have games like this clogging up my inboxes, and it's such a time wasting endeavour, as I have to sort through and filter out all the AI generated shovelware, and it just won't stop. No matter how clear I am that I am not interested in AI slopware, it keeps coming.
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Bestowed upon thee: the 🗡️GIGASWORD!
This epic adventure is OUT NOW on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation + Xbox. 🎮
⚖️Wield the GIGASWORD to slash foes, solve puzzles, and retrieve the 🔮God Crystal, all to save humanity.
Will you rise to your destiny?✨ @studiohybrid.bsky.social
This epic adventure is OUT NOW on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation + Xbox. 🎮
⚖️Wield the GIGASWORD to slash foes, solve puzzles, and retrieve the 🔮God Crystal, all to save humanity.
Will you rise to your destiny?✨ @studiohybrid.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Bestowed upon thee: the 🗡️GIGASWORD!
This epic adventure is OUT NOW on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation + Xbox. 🎮
⚖️Wield the GIGASWORD to slash foes, solve puzzles, and retrieve the 🔮God Crystal, all to save humanity.
Will you rise to your destiny?✨ @studiohybrid.bsky.social
This epic adventure is OUT NOW on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation + Xbox. 🎮
⚖️Wield the GIGASWORD to slash foes, solve puzzles, and retrieve the 🔮God Crystal, all to save humanity.
Will you rise to your destiny?✨ @studiohybrid.bsky.social
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Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists
Surrealist tactical narrative game. Build a team & venture in the underworlds
Developed by A Sharp (King of Dragon Pass & Six Ages), published by Kitfox. A lot of amazing writers working on this one
Wishlist it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3794210/...
Surrealist tactical narrative game. Build a team & venture in the underworlds
Developed by A Sharp (King of Dragon Pass & Six Ages), published by Kitfox. A lot of amazing writers working on this one
Wishlist it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3794210/...
Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists on Steam
Four heroes descend into hell in a tactical narrative game blending mythology and surrealism. Recruit your team, choose your path, and overcome the trials of the underworlds. A new systemic storybook ...
store.steampowered.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists
Surrealist tactical narrative game. Build a team & venture in the underworlds
Developed by A Sharp (King of Dragon Pass & Six Ages), published by Kitfox. A lot of amazing writers working on this one
Wishlist it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3794210/...
Surrealist tactical narrative game. Build a team & venture in the underworlds
Developed by A Sharp (King of Dragon Pass & Six Ages), published by Kitfox. A lot of amazing writers working on this one
Wishlist it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3794210/...
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Amberspire
A brilliant and beautiful science fantasy dice city builder created by @nictringali.bsky.social
Wishlist it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3350750/...
A brilliant and beautiful science fantasy dice city builder created by @nictringali.bsky.social
Wishlist it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3350750/...
Amberspire on Steam
A science fantasy dice city builder. Construct buildings, manage resources, and build in harmony with an alien ecology. Beneath the glow of a gas giant, Amberspire will grow and prosper into a flouris...
store.steampowered.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Amberspire
A brilliant and beautiful science fantasy dice city builder created by @nictringali.bsky.social
Wishlist it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3350750/...
A brilliant and beautiful science fantasy dice city builder created by @nictringali.bsky.social
Wishlist it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3350750/...
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would you smoke with them
November 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
would you smoke with them
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We finally got Skin Deep this year and it is *exceptionally* funny. Loved the slapstick gameplay mechanics encouraging chaotic slapfights with enemies, which dovetails nicely with the writing, which kinda sits at the intersection of Venture Bros, Futurama and Jazzpunk.
Save 25% on Skin Deep on Steam
Skin Deep is an immersive first-person shooter. We got sneezing. We got things getting stuck in your feet. Stalk through a vast non-linear starship and sneak, subvert, and sabotage to survive in this ...
store.steampowered.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We finally got Skin Deep this year and it is *exceptionally* funny. Loved the slapstick gameplay mechanics encouraging chaotic slapfights with enemies, which dovetails nicely with the writing, which kinda sits at the intersection of Venture Bros, Futurama and Jazzpunk.
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akira yamaoka viewed his role in that game as a way to introduce hundreds of indie musicians to people in hopes that even just one would resonate with each player and let them find a new favorite. this is a disgusting and depressing repudiation of one of the few human and good things about the OG
November 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM
akira yamaoka viewed his role in that game as a way to introduce hundreds of indie musicians to people in hopes that even just one would resonate with each player and let them find a new favorite. this is a disgusting and depressing repudiation of one of the few human and good things about the OG
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Yo can someone help me pay rent? Please.
I'm over a year unemployeed now and that isnt getting better yet :(
Even just shares matter. Thank you.
ko-fi.com/joannablackh...
I'm over a year unemployeed now and that isnt getting better yet :(
Even just shares matter. Thank you.
ko-fi.com/joannablackh...
Support Joanna Blackhart
Support Joanna Blackhart
ko-fi.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Yo can someone help me pay rent? Please.
I'm over a year unemployeed now and that isnt getting better yet :(
Even just shares matter. Thank you.
ko-fi.com/joannablackh...
I'm over a year unemployeed now and that isnt getting better yet :(
Even just shares matter. Thank you.
ko-fi.com/joannablackh...
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Just a reminder, this is NOT preservation.
www.romhacking.net/translations... <== Here's a link to a fan translation. It requires no money and can be emulated for free.
www.romhacking.net/translations... <== Here's a link to a fan translation. It requires no money and can be emulated for free.
November 27, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Just a reminder, this is NOT preservation.
www.romhacking.net/translations... <== Here's a link to a fan translation. It requires no money and can be emulated for free.
www.romhacking.net/translations... <== Here's a link to a fan translation. It requires no money and can be emulated for free.
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Hey tech sphere and/or game dev and/or gaming sphere folks who follow me?
Do. Not. Pirate. Books.
I'll say it again.
Do not pirate books.
Do not pirate short stories.
There are extremely few authors who hit a single million let alone more in sales. Those that do, do so off of selling *rights*.
Do. Not. Pirate. Books.
I'll say it again.
Do not pirate books.
Do not pirate short stories.
There are extremely few authors who hit a single million let alone more in sales. Those that do, do so off of selling *rights*.
I posted a buy link here to "A Magical Inheritance" a few days ago, and 24 of you immediately went to Anna's Archives and fucking stole it from me.
Yes, stole it.
I do not get paid for your download there because YOU ARE STEALING FROM ME.
🖕
Yes, stole it.
I do not get paid for your download there because YOU ARE STEALING FROM ME.
🖕
November 24, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Hey tech sphere and/or game dev and/or gaming sphere folks who follow me?
Do. Not. Pirate. Books.
I'll say it again.
Do not pirate books.
Do not pirate short stories.
There are extremely few authors who hit a single million let alone more in sales. Those that do, do so off of selling *rights*.
Do. Not. Pirate. Books.
I'll say it again.
Do not pirate books.
Do not pirate short stories.
There are extremely few authors who hit a single million let alone more in sales. Those that do, do so off of selling *rights*.
Just a reminder, this is NOT preservation.
www.romhacking.net/translations... <== Here's a link to a fan translation. It requires no money and can be emulated for free.
www.romhacking.net/translations... <== Here's a link to a fan translation. It requires no money and can be emulated for free.
November 27, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Just a reminder, this is NOT preservation.
www.romhacking.net/translations... <== Here's a link to a fan translation. It requires no money and can be emulated for free.
www.romhacking.net/translations... <== Here's a link to a fan translation. It requires no money and can be emulated for free.