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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 22h

Such fond memories of this show and watching episodes with my friends in my mid to late twenties while working on my PhD! It's just so cute. This week I thrifted this Discord statue for 7 euros. Maybe I should rewatch some FIM eps? (Rarity 💜)

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Dr Kate Laity 🧿 @katelaity.bsky.social · 2d

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CFP: Divination, Witchcraft, and The Occult

Call for PresentationsDivination, Witchcraft & the Occult *SPECIAL TOPIC*Popular Culture Association Conference8-11 April 2026Atlanta, GA, USThe broad interest in divination, witchcraft, and th…

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 4d

Interesting read and a reality check of how bad some platforms have gotten. 'Add all the junk fees together and an Amazon seller is being screwed out of 45-51 cents on every dollar it earns there.' 😞 www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Way past its prime: how did Amazon get so rubbish?

Sick of scrolling through junk results, AI-generated ads and links to lookalike products? The author and activist behind the term ‘enshittification’ explains what’s gone wrong with the internet – and ...

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 5d

oh this sounds excellent!!! would love to read it and find out more about the transgenerational component, can't wait!

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Matt Alt @mattalt.bsky.social · 6d

62 years ago this month: Osamu Tezuka inks a deal with NBC for the broadcast of "Astro Boy," giving the world its first taste of anime:

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 5d

CfP for issue of Fandom | Cultures | Research & workshop on Fan Practices of Memory and Remembrance

📢 Workshop (optional) is on: February 27th, 2026 Marburg

⭐️ Abstract of max. 300 words, title, short biography to
[email protected] by December 1st, 2025
#mediastudies #humanities

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Lincoln Michel @thelincoln.bsky.social · 10d

Illuminating piece from an indie bookstore worker on how bookstores decide what books to stock. (And no surprise that independent book stores stock more interesting books and take more risks than the big chains. Shop at your local indie, people!) fisherthebookseller.substack.com/p/who-decide...

Who decides what goes on bookstore shelves?

Well, at the indie bookshop where I work, it's me.

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 15d

I've been really enjoying reading works in this issue the past week. The articles are all very relevant! The first section has many good reads on fanfic. The second covers AI. (I'm happy that my work on AI-generated fan art & characters is cited in several of the articles! 💜)

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 17d

Why thank you! 🩷 Super flattered to hear that this read inspired you like this!!

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 17d

I didn't expect to love Silksong this much! 🩷 What a beautiful and haunting game. I am not usually into difficult platformers but this has the satisfaction of a Dark Souls game and I am here for it.

PS: I just reached Lace and what a shock for an early boss. Hope to defeat her soon...ish... 🤭

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 18d

Same, I can't wait for it to arrive! 💜🌈

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 18d

This book is an instant buy for me and thought you might like it to!

NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · Apr 22

We’re excited to announce that “How to Queer the World” by Bo Ruberg is out today!

Ruberg argues that through the approach they frame as “queer worldbuilding,” video games can help us rethink societal structures and build a better world.

How to Queer the World

What video games teach us about building a better worldWhat does it mean to build a world? Worldbuilding is traditionally understood as an expression of stor...

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 18d

This looks like an excellent new issue of Game and Culture! From Dark Souls and esports to videogame translations #gamestudies

Frans Mäyrä @fransmayra.bsky.social · 19d

New issue of the Games and Culture journal is out:

journals.sagepub.com/toc/gaca/20/...

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

journals.sagepub.com

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 21d

Disney: capitulating right away when the core idea of your major franchises is creative resistance.

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 21d

Creative workers fear ‘that clients, managers, and even consumers will deem AI art “good enough” as the companies that produce it push down their wages and corrode their ability to earn a living’ www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/artists-ar...

Artists are losing work, wages, and hope as bosses and clients embrace AI

Visual artists, illustrators and graphic designers share their stories about how AI is being used to lower wages, degrade work and even replace it altogether, in this installment of AI Killed My Job.

www.bloodinthemachine.com

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 23d

Heerlijke game, ik genoot echt van spiritfarer!!! Prachtigw reflectie op leven en dood. Nog over geblogd als een wholesome game, voordat cozy games een veelgebruikte term werd nicollelamerichs.com/2021/07/25/w...

Wholesome Games

Since the pandemic, wholesome content has been trending. From Stardew Valley to sourdough baking, we distract and comfort ourselves with cozy content and experiences. Wholesome memes, anime, and g…

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 24d

New Transformative Works and Cultures is out with interesting articles on the impact of AI on fandom among others #mediastudies #fanstudies journal.transformativeworks.org/index.php/twc

Transformative Works and Cultures

A twice-a-year online-only Gold Open Access peer-reviewed journal focusing on media and fan studies, broadly conceived.

journal.transformativeworks.org

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 24d

Absolutely, it has such great atmosphere!!! I hope you get used to the free form soon too!!!

Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 24d

Town to City is an extremely cozy, voxel city builder with a beautiful atmosphere. It's in early access now, have a look! #indiegames

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 24d

Town to City Launches in Early Access on Steam, A Cozy City Builder from Galaxy Grove

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Town to City Launches in Early Access on Steam, A Cozy City Builder from Galaxy Grove

Kwalee and independent developer Galaxy Grove have officially launched Town to City in Early Access on PC via Steam. From the team behind Station to Station, this cozy, creative citybuilder lets…

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Ava Bucy @fangirlresearch.bsky.social · 25d

Have been waiting for someone to do this! A fun quick read between other work!

Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 25d

I really like the way Kpop Demon Hunters represents fandom, both the good and bad. (Your Idol, anyone?) So that's why I wrote a short read about the songs, Rumi's burn-out and more. Enjoy! #kpopdemonhunters nicollelamerichs.com/2025/09/15/r...

Representation of Fandom in Kpop Demon Hunters

The past months, Kpop Demon Hunters has been a massive success on Netflix. This animation film about a girl band fighting demons became a worldwide phenomenon and its sing-along version even aired …

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 25d

I really like the way Kpop Demon Hunters represents fandom, both the good and bad. (Your Idol, anyone?) So that's why I wrote a short read about the songs, Rumi's burn-out and more. Enjoy! #kpopdemonhunters nicollelamerichs.com/2025/09/15/r...

Representation of Fandom in Kpop Demon Hunters

The past months, Kpop Demon Hunters has been a massive success on Netflix. This animation film about a girl band fighting demons became a worldwide phenomenon and its sing-along version even aired …

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 26d

Reading the special issue on Fans in M/C Journal. The essays are very accessible and readable and diverse, do have a look! #fans #fandom journal.media-culture.org.au/index.php/mc...

Vol. 28 No. 3 (2025): fan | M/C Journal

M/C Journal - a journal of media and culture, founded in 1998.

journal.media-culture.org.au

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 28d

One of those stay at home all weekend occassions!

WIRED @wired.com · 28d

Nintendo made a slew of announcements during its latest Direct event, including details on a new “Resident Evil” game, a Ditto-centric Pokémon title, and more details on “Hades II.” www.wired.com/story/hades-...

‘Hades II’ Is Coming to Nintendo Switch This Month

Nintendo made a slew of announcements during its latest Direct event, including details on a new “Resident Evil” game, a Ditto-centric Pokémon title, and more details on “Hades II.”

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Nicolle Lamerichs @nicolleness.bsky.social · 28d

Started rewatching Buffy after years and love how Willow's special skill is using the internet 🤓

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Vanessa is the name of the Doctor! @hpsvanessa.bsky.social · Sep 8

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

AI chatbots unable to accurately summarise news, BBC finds

The BBC's head of news and current affairs says the developers of the tools are

www.bbc.co.uk

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