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rené esteves @robobeau.com · 2h

Wait... MTGNerdGirl said WHAT about Final Fantasy X-2...!?

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rené esteves @robobeau.com · 2h

This was a really good conversation, and something I was thinking about last Friday when I had a new girl as my opponent.

I loved Bells' point about how awkward it would be buying a "made-for-girls" product, and the inevitable backlash / harassment from the community for such a product existing.

MTGNerdGirl @mtgnerdgirl.bsky.social · 8d

Can I interest anyone in an episode of Bad Time Girlies?

Today, our hosts discuss Hasbro CEOs' comments about women in Magic. It's a spicy one. 😘
@zmaincharacter.bsky.social @guildpack.bsky.social

➡️ youtu.be/DMuP-PhDNYo

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rené esteves @robobeau.com · 2h

Yawgmoth wills it, and I obey.

Spice8Rack (Marxist) @spice8rack.bsky.social · 6h

Hey all 👋 my living situation has dramatically changed. I should be fine for a few months, but if you'd like to help me make - significantly increased - rent, then any change would be greatly appreciated.

Patreon: www.patreon.com/spice8rack
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rené esteves @robobeau.com · 20h

Had a blast attending a Magic "Learn to Play" event and getting to build decks with some kids. Got trounced by a girl and her Spider-Man deck. 🥲

I dunno how yet, but I'm absolutely going to trick my nephews into this wallet-annihilating hobby. Apologies to my sisters, in advance. 😌

rené esteves @robobeau.com · 1d

This might be the most comic-accurate depiction of April O'Neil yet!

Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 1d

The turtle bros can take on almost anything but fights are easier with help from a friend. #MTGxTMNT

This image depicts the card "April O'Neil, Hacktivist". Three mana, one blue. Legendary Creature - Human Scientist. Rare Rarity.

Card art: This illustration shows a black woman with full natural shoulder length hair. The woman is surrounded by glowing screens and has her hands poised to type on a laptop as she looks over her shoulder past the viewer. In a shadow along the wall is a silhouette of a person having opened a door to find this scene happening.

Rules text: At the beginning of your end step, draw a card for each card type among spells you've cast this turn. Power one/toughness five

This image depicts the card "Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justicar". One mana, one red. Legendary Creature - Human Berserker. Uncommon Rarity.

Card art: This illustration shows a man wearing dark jeans, a leather jacket and a full face hockey mask swinging a hockey stick with deadly force in a fight against the group of ninjas surrounding him. One of his opponent ninjas is knocked out a window, flying into the night sky to a city below.

Rules text: Haste.
When Casey Jones enters, look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal an artifact card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest ont he bottom of your library in a random order. Power two/toughness one.

This image depicts a full art illustration of a humanoid rat. He sits peacefully with his legs crossed on a mat, eyes closed and inhaling the wafting scent from the tea cup he holds in his hands. Around him, remains of robots who dared attempt to interrupt the master's quiet time.
Along the bottom of the image reads: "Splinter, Hamato Yoshi" art by April Prime

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rené esteves @robobeau.com · 1d

Just one step closer to going fully cyborg, my dude.

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rené esteves @robobeau.com · 1d

Hope it works out for you man. I only have it sporadically but that shit sucks real bad.

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Amanda (OnionBug) @onionbug.bsky.social · 3d

Are you trans in the Magic the Gathering space? Are you creating, supporting, even just playing and having fun!?
Sound off. Celebrate yourself here. Find each other. We're stronger together.

Are you an ally? Boost us. Show support. Help us feel safer out here.

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Alt: Magic the Gathering character Miles Tails Prowler says trans right

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rené esteves @robobeau.com · 3d

Been there / am there. 😔

Resist the urge, keep looking. There's bound to be something out there.

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rené esteves @robobeau.com · 4d

EA skate. introduced ANOTHER currency to their game!? It already had 2 too many!!

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The Oatmeal @theoatmeal.bsky.social · 4d

Let’s talk about AI art.

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A cartoonist's review of AI art - The Oatmeal

This is a comic about AI art.

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rené esteves @robobeau.com · 5d

Me, unfurling a list of every time an NPM package has been compromised.

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VGDensetsu @vgdensetsu.bsky.social · 5d

I wrote a long article about Rieko Kodama, her career at Sega, the evolution of her company, the games she worked on (including some canceled games and/or games for which she is not credited), the status of women and working conditions in the video game industry, etc.
vgdensetsu.net/riekokodama/

Illustration: a portrait of Rieko Kodama with some of the games she has worked on. The dominant colors are yellow, purple and red. Counterclockwise from top left: Rieko Kodama, Alis and Lutz from Phantasy Star, Sonic in a maze, Alex Kidd and his motorbike next to Flicky on a waterfront pier, Joe Musashi and his dog near the Statue of Liberty facing a skyline, the three playable characters from Golden Axe seen from behind on the edge of a cliff, and one of the flying ships from Skies of Arcadia.

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Little V @littlevmills.bsky.social · 5d

same

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Bad Game Hall of Fame @bghof.com · 8d

Becky is one of the all-time legends -- a master of her craft, a fount of knowledge on the industry, and an incredible positive role model for us trans folk to aspire to. She's had an incredibly rough go of it these last several years, and I urge you to consider supporting her in this time of need.

Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · 8d

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Gaming Legend Rebecca Heineman Could Really Do With Your Positive Vibes Right Now

Heineman's career in games stretches back over 40 years

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rené esteves @robobeau.com · 8d

137 tracks!! That's just value, baybeeeee! 😎

Blippo+ @blippo.plus · 8d

yacht.bandcamp.com/album/blippo...

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Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 10d

Wizards of the Coast is hosting a Twitch stream to support Trans Lifeline, a hotline and non-profit organization offering direct support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.

Tune in to twitch.tv/magic on Oct 4th at 10am PT to play games with us and support!

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rené esteves @robobeau.com · 11d

So, I have a birthday coming up soon... 👀

Remedy Entertainment @remedygames.com · 15d

ALAN WAKE DESIGN WORKS 🔦 presented by @lostincult.co.uk and Remedy Entertainment

Everything you wanted to know about the history and development of the franchise, from some of the key developers who made it come to life.

Pre-orders end 17th October: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/alanwake #RMD30

Promotional image for Alan Wake Design Works Deluxe Edition, including all the extras that come with the edition. Along with the book, what's pictured is a presentation box, the Return manuscript, a signed actors card, Oh Deer Diner napkin, Coffee World poster, alternate Return dust jacket, Bright Falls map. The ultimate tribute to the entire legendary series. Includes the full Return manuscript, available in print for the first time. Also: Bright Falls map, postcard, crime scene Polaroids, Oh Deer diner napkin and more. Campaign ends October 17th 2025.

rené esteves @robobeau.com · 11d

Sustaining my spirit by leaving Masayoshi Takanaka on repeat all day:

Bu-そして沖縄”エレアコバージョン” Masayoshi Takanaka 高中正義

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rené esteves @robobeau.com · 11d

The best time to depose Donald Trump was on January 6th, 2021.

The second best time is right the fuck now.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12d

Hegseth to military leaders: "Good morning and welcome to the War Department. Because the era of the Department of Defense is over. You see, the motto of my first platoon was 'those who long for peace must prepare for war.'"

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Ross Foubister @87th.bsky.social · 13d

Happy Michael Festival

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rené esteves @robobeau.com · 12d

I had fun on Reddit, today. 😊

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rené esteves @robobeau.com · 13d

The goat.

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rené esteves @robobeau.com · 13d

I mean, I wasn't gonna get it before, but now...

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rené esteves @robobeau.com · 14d

This is my exact fear.

Keab42 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @keab42.bsky.social · 15d

Putting this out here now.

The Reality Fracture magic set will be how they reconcile Universes Within and Universes Beyond.

Jace will do something to connect Magic's multiverse and there will be Omenpaths to all these licenced properties.