Sismrnoth
@sismrnoth.bsky.social
Video games, art, books, linguistics, etc. Working on PhD in genre studies.
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i don't think i realised how much i was missing this style of writing. something which is both very serious and thoughtful, engaging with the complexities of the subject and the contingent nature of any actual gaming experience... and also absolutely trying to fit a joke into any spare corner.
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If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.
Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.
jank.cool
If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.
January 27, 2026 at 1:55 PM
i don't think i realised how much i was missing this style of writing. something which is both very serious and thoughtful, engaging with the complexities of the subject and the contingent nature of any actual gaming experience... and also absolutely trying to fit a joke into any spare corner.
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I remember not being able to read and looking at a billboard. "Don't know what that says" I thought.
Now I don't have a choice in the matter, and I have to learn about a limited edition burger because of my treacherous eyes.
Now I don't have a choice in the matter, and I have to learn about a limited edition burger because of my treacherous eyes.
January 28, 2026 at 10:35 AM
I remember not being able to read and looking at a billboard. "Don't know what that says" I thought.
Now I don't have a choice in the matter, and I have to learn about a limited edition burger because of my treacherous eyes.
Now I don't have a choice in the matter, and I have to learn about a limited edition burger because of my treacherous eyes.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Heh! I really liked Reigns. I think this is a cool idea!
Finally, a Witcher game where you play as Dandelion.
@maddie-b-a.bsky.social talks to developer @nerial.bsky.social about how Reigns: The Witcher uses the swipey narrative strategy format to play with the lore of the Witcher universe, and about Geralt's hypothetical prospects on Tinder.
@maddie-b-a.bsky.social talks to developer @nerial.bsky.social about how Reigns: The Witcher uses the swipey narrative strategy format to play with the lore of the Witcher universe, and about Geralt's hypothetical prospects on Tinder.
Geralt of Rivia Would Do Well on Tinder, Thank You Very Much
Reigns developer Nerial talks about Reigns: The Witcher, and creating a "fanfiction generator" for the iconic IP.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Heh! I really liked Reigns. I think this is a cool idea!
The thing is, I know Final Fantasy is bad, but I love it with my whole heart
January 28, 2026 at 11:07 AM
The thing is, I know Final Fantasy is bad, but I love it with my whole heart
If Octopath Traveller had better writing, it would have been the Chosen One
the thing is that "expansive stories with a strong cast of characters in unique, large worlds" and "satisfying combat sytems with intricate boss fights and enemy encounters" are just incompatible goals. ff16 tried to make a 50 hour devil may cry are you having a laugh. they gotta pick one
January 28, 2026 at 11:01 AM
If Octopath Traveller had better writing, it would have been the Chosen One
Okay but this breaks the promise of FF, that each new one will be different, but also broken, and then SE will deal with the flaws in the design by doing an entirely new and different broken thing in the next one
the final fantasy opinion i see most often that i think people haven't thought through is how many want the ff7r battle system to be kept for future mainline games. feel like it really misunderstands what a "battle system" is to the point that i would argue that 7r doesn't practically have one
January 28, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Okay but this breaks the promise of FF, that each new one will be different, but also broken, and then SE will deal with the flaws in the design by doing an entirely new and different broken thing in the next one
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And here is a big list of our favourite games of the decade so far, so you can get to know what sort of stuff we're into: www.jank.cool/the-best-gam...
The best games of the decade (so far)
Yes, we know it's not over yet
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January 27, 2026 at 1:08 PM
And here is a big list of our favourite games of the decade so far, so you can get to know what sort of stuff we're into: www.jank.cool/the-best-gam...
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is the cure for male loneliness showing up early and setting up chairs?
A lot of the Male Loneliness Epidemic can be traced back to the fact that most cis dudes don’t participate in communal logistics.
I think @sarahjeong.bsky.social said it's because they devalue women's labor and a LOT of this Scary Logistics stuff comes from people who don't understand that basically all of the civic life they enjoy is created with the help of free labor, largely by women.
January 26, 2026 at 4:02 AM
is the cure for male loneliness showing up early and setting up chairs?
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This is my new favorite eggcorn.
Now I want to know which CNN reporter or producer doesn't know the word "sycophant."
January 26, 2026 at 8:04 PM
This is my new favorite eggcorn.
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One one hand: I agree.
On the other: with Sepp fucking Blatter?
On the other: with Sepp fucking Blatter?
January 26, 2026 at 6:54 PM
One one hand: I agree.
On the other: with Sepp fucking Blatter?
On the other: with Sepp fucking Blatter?
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My variant for Storm: Earths Mightiest Mutant 2
This is very much stylistically in line with the Black Cat cover, hopefully I can turn this into a series of sorts.
This is very much stylistically in line with the Black Cat cover, hopefully I can turn this into a series of sorts.
January 26, 2026 at 5:05 PM
My variant for Storm: Earths Mightiest Mutant 2
This is very much stylistically in line with the Black Cat cover, hopefully I can turn this into a series of sorts.
This is very much stylistically in line with the Black Cat cover, hopefully I can turn this into a series of sorts.
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When you gaze into the abyss...
January 26, 2026 at 12:45 PM
When you gaze into the abyss...
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Sinners (2025)
Do you know where I can find any locals? you know, where the Democrat are
January 26, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Sinners (2025)
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Being a journalist is sick: I just contacted a pre-eminent jaguar conservationist in Argentine with a question that has been weighing on me for ages and he wrote back right away with an informed answer.
January 25, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Being a journalist is sick: I just contacted a pre-eminent jaguar conservationist in Argentine with a question that has been weighing on me for ages and he wrote back right away with an informed answer.
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I should also make more food paintings! Painting cakes 🥰
August 22, 2025 at 8:31 AM
I should also make more food paintings! Painting cakes 🥰
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November 21, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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Mills Court, London EC2
Former brick warehouse with loading doors
#reference #buildingreference #materialreference
Former brick warehouse with loading doors
#reference #buildingreference #materialreference
May 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Mills Court, London EC2
Former brick warehouse with loading doors
#reference #buildingreference #materialreference
Former brick warehouse with loading doors
#reference #buildingreference #materialreference
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Thank you for everyone who sent in their ideas! I summarized them all here unsung.aresluna.org/favourite-we..., in case anyone is interested to look at stuff that inspires others.
Favourite well-made apps and sites – Unsung
unsung.aresluna.org
January 23, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Thank you for everyone who sent in their ideas! I summarized them all here unsung.aresluna.org/favourite-we..., in case anyone is interested to look at stuff that inspires others.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:37 AM