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Chris Schilling @schillingc.bsky.social · 6h

It’s only pronounced “primmer” if it means “more prim than”, in which case there’s an extra m

Chris Schilling @schillingc.bsky.social · 14h

Oh, that is a gorgeous dog

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Chris Schilling @schillingc.bsky.social · 14h

Sometimes people know why a thing is happening and are just basically saying "argh, fuck, this sucks" rather than actively inviting discourse

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Chris Schilling @schillingc.bsky.social · 15h

Is it me or does that kind of imply that Jon Sopel is responsible for all the mad shit of the last ten years?

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Chris Schilling @schillingc.bsky.social · 15h

Thanks, boss ❤️

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Chris Schilling @schillingc.bsky.social · 15h

Absolum is very good indeed.

Oscar TK @mroscartk.bsky.social · 15h

Wonderful words from @schillingc.bsky.social in this Absolum review, cutting to the heart of why this unique mix is really something special.

Hades meets Street of Rage in this wonderfully fleet-footed beat 'em up that I'm pleased to say is more than just a thrilling throwback

Absolum proves the arcade beat 'em up and the run-based game are a perfect pairing.

www.gamesradar.com

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Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷 @toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk · 17h

The @lostincult.co.uk press list is due an update soon! ❤️

Press + content creator folk - please shoot over your up-to-date emails to be added to the list! Always sending releases on our physical games, gorgeous deep-dive books, vinyls, and general cool pitches + newsworthy topical angles!!

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Chris Schilling @schillingc.bsky.social · 16h

Much as I appreciate the What A Fucking Record account for providing a valuable (if sometimes existentially terrifying) service, I think it could stand to be a bit more selective. Seen a few that could be a matter for the Trade Descriptions Act

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RTL3 @russelllatshaw.bsky.social · 22h

Finally caught Kurosawa's Cloud, deceptively simple, takes some big turns all the way until the final scene which makes it into something even bigger. Intrinsically about the alienation, depersonalization, and commodification of our internet-poisoned hell time without making a fuss over computers.

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Chris Schilling @schillingc.bsky.social · 21h

LRT: it is never not a good time to read 'Night and the City'

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Konstantinos Dimopoulos @konstantinosd.bsky.social · 22h

'Night and the City' by Chris Donlan remains one of the finest online articles on game urbanism ever. Somehow simultaneously personal, historical, and objective it is an excellent read, and a reminder that L.A. Noir remains truly unique.

Find it here: www.eurogamer.net/night-and-th...

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Ed "Gein" Smith @edwardsmithwriter.bsky.social · 1d

Pre orders on this close October 18th. My contribution is a 10,000-word essay book on suicide bombers, psychosis and nightmares.

Suriel Vazquez @suriel.bsky.social · 1d

Also in the Deluxe Edition: @edwardsmithwriter.bsky.social on KILLER7, @orangeflavored.bsky.social on SHADOWS OF THE DAMNED, and @diegoarguello.bsky.social on NO MORE HEROES.

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lex luddy (ichiban appreciator) @lexluddy.xyz · 1d

HEY FOLKS!

Now I am back from Japan I wanted to do a proper *I'M LOOKING FOR WORK* post.

Reviews, previews, features, podcasts, on-camera stuff, online, in print... I can do it all! And have been doing it all for like six years!

If you have a beat on any opportunities, please let me know.

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Suriel Vazquez @suriel.bsky.social · 1d

Happy to say I'm a co-author of @lostincult.co.uk's KILL THE PAST: 25 YEARS OF GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE! @metallicaisrad.bsky.social and I wrote about GHM's history through its games, delving into what makes them tick, how they fit into the company's ethos, and more. www.lostincult.co.uk/killthepast

KILL THE PAST: 25 YEARS OF GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE — Lost In Cult

www.lostincult.co.uk

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Mario von Rickenbach @mariov.ch · 1d

Need a new job? Pocket Boss is OUT NOW!

pocketboss.ch 📊 💬

A delightfully odd fusion of work and play. Now available on iOS, Android, Steam and itch.io.

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Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · 1d

feels like yet again time to mention that the *videogames* industry (that's a creative industry, which people do creative degrees in) brings in more than twice the amount to the British economy as the fishing and steel industries *combined*

Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · 1d

I cannot understand what these people think the purpose of human life is?

It is *not* "pursue joy, deal justly, love well, try to understand as much and see as much of this beautiful world and of the deepness, richness and variety of human culture and experience as you can before you die"?

Tim Worthington @outonbluesix.bsky.social · 1d

How is this repeatedly made into a policy issue - by *all* parties - when the blunt fact of the matter is that grown adults who are obliged to pay for their own education, and relentlessly pursued to repay their loans, should be able to study whatever the fuck they want.

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old uncle BATface @catfacejoe.bsky.social · 3d

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Lady behind me at the thing screening last night to her partner "why are they shooting at the dog?" and her partner says very firmly "have you never seen a film before? you watch and information is revealed"

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Emma Kidwell | Looking for work ✨ @emmakidwell.bsky.social · 2d

Boosting again, please share! Still looking for writing work-- full time or contract, i'm incredibly adaptable and eager to learn and grow ✍️

Emma Kidwell | Looking for work ✨ @emmakidwell.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight.

I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:

emmkid.info

Portfolio

emmkid.info

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Chris Schilling @schillingc.bsky.social · 1d

For the morning crowd

Chris Schilling @schillingc.bsky.social · 2d

A good friend has submitted this brilliant model of the library from Buffy to Lego Ideas. I’d be very grateful for your help in getting her to 5k supporters: beta.ideas.lego.com/product-idea...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Library | LEGO® Ideas

"Sunnydale High isn't really like other high schools. A lot of weird stuff happens here." Buffy the Vampire Slayer first exploded onto our TV screens in the lat…

beta.ideas.lego.com

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Chris Schilling @schillingc.bsky.social · 2d

Ah, I’m sorry to hear that. Hope you recover soon! Glad it brought you some cheer :)

Chris Schilling @schillingc.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you!

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Chris Schilling @schillingc.bsky.social · 2d

A good friend has submitted this brilliant model of the library from Buffy to Lego Ideas. I’d be very grateful for your help in getting her to 5k supporters: beta.ideas.lego.com/product-idea...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Library | LEGO® Ideas

"Sunnydale High isn't really like other high schools. A lot of weird stuff happens here." Buffy the Vampire Slayer first exploded onto our TV screens in the lat…

beta.ideas.lego.com

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Tatum @tatum.bsky.social · 5d

“Marissa Marcel was a film star. She made three movies. But none of the movies were ever released. And Marissa Marcel disappeared.”

Finally got some of the extra goodies framed from @lostincult.co.uk’s Immortality Design Works. An extremely special game and an experience playing I’ll never forget.

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Chris Schilling @schillingc.bsky.social · 3d

Played Consume Me. Loved Consume Me. www.theguardian.com/games/2025/o...

Consume Me review - anything but empty calories

A teenage slice-of-life tale, an energy-management challenge and a satire of diet culture – this indie award-winner is a flavoursome treat

www.theguardian.com

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Chris Schilling @schillingc.bsky.social · 2d

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