Skybrush Threepwood
@skybrush.bsky.social
I mostly ramble about trivial nerd stuff, but I'm also on a Bluesky list for "angry politics." My politics are that bigots should fall into a deep, empty well. He/Him.
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So, honestly, seeing "roguelike/roguelite elements" in game descriptions is kind of a turn-off for me? I'm just not crazy about the concept. But I do REALLY like the look of Absolum
Absolum | Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Dotemu
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 9:43 PM
So, honestly, seeing "roguelike/roguelite elements" in game descriptions is kind of a turn-off for me? I'm just not crazy about the concept. But I do REALLY like the look of Absolum
I've changed my mind a bit.
Für Elise is the classical piano equivalent of Smoke on the Water
Für Elise is the classical piano equivalent of Smoke on the Water
Für Elise is the classical piano equivalent of Wonderwall
January 13, 2026 at 10:28 PM
I've changed my mind a bit.
Für Elise is the classical piano equivalent of Smoke on the Water
Für Elise is the classical piano equivalent of Smoke on the Water
So, honestly, seeing "roguelike/roguelite elements" in game descriptions is kind of a turn-off for me? I'm just not crazy about the concept. But I do REALLY like the look of Absolum
Absolum | Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Dotemu
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 9:43 PM
So, honestly, seeing "roguelike/roguelite elements" in game descriptions is kind of a turn-off for me? I'm just not crazy about the concept. But I do REALLY like the look of Absolum
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Indie for AAA-ers: Outer Wilds. Beautiful environment and direct control, which I think might be an easier transition than something more click-y or abstract.
AAA for Indie-ers: Alan Wake II. Blockbuster made by proud weirdos. (I'm not getting into any "AA vs. AAA debates here)
AAA for Indie-ers: Alan Wake II. Blockbuster made by proud weirdos. (I'm not getting into any "AA vs. AAA debates here)
Which indie game would you recommend to those who ONLY play AAA?
Which AAA game would you recommend to those who ONLY play Indie?
Which AAA game would you recommend to those who ONLY play Indie?
January 7, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Indie for AAA-ers: Outer Wilds. Beautiful environment and direct control, which I think might be an easier transition than something more click-y or abstract.
AAA for Indie-ers: Alan Wake II. Blockbuster made by proud weirdos. (I'm not getting into any "AA vs. AAA debates here)
AAA for Indie-ers: Alan Wake II. Blockbuster made by proud weirdos. (I'm not getting into any "AA vs. AAA debates here)
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Scott Adams dying at 68 rather than 69 is the perfect capstone to a life of being almost — but not quite — funny
January 13, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Scott Adams dying at 68 rather than 69 is the perfect capstone to a life of being almost — but not quite — funny
RIPiss Scott Adams, if you'd lasted just a couple more months it would've been even funnier
Scott Adams, Disgraced Dilbert Creator, Dies at 68
Scott Adams has died at the age of 68. Adams created the comic 'Dilbert', which became hugely popular in the 1990s. 'Dilbert' was pulled from publication after Adams went on a racist rant in 2023.
people.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:48 PM
RIPiss Scott Adams, if you'd lasted just a couple more months it would've been even funnier
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I got into video games via point and click adventures, and I guess that's why I think of games, first and foremost, as stories you play.
Specifically, stories about how you can't use these two things together
Specifically, stories about how you can't use these two things together
January 12, 2026 at 12:21 PM
I got into video games via point and click adventures, and I guess that's why I think of games, first and foremost, as stories you play.
Specifically, stories about how you can't use these two things together
Specifically, stories about how you can't use these two things together
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And I call it, No Great Loss
January 13, 2026 at 4:40 PM
And I call it, No Great Loss
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I got into video games via point and click adventures, and I guess that's why I think of games, first and foremost, as stories you play.
Specifically, stories about how you can't use these two things together
Specifically, stories about how you can't use these two things together
January 12, 2026 at 12:21 PM
I got into video games via point and click adventures, and I guess that's why I think of games, first and foremost, as stories you play.
Specifically, stories about how you can't use these two things together
Specifically, stories about how you can't use these two things together
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This game - Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay - was so fucking good; revolutionary, even. Also, you can see a ton of influence of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - the founders of MachineGames worked on this.
So of course you can't buy it legally anymore because rights bullshit
So of course you can't buy it legally anymore because rights bullshit
January 10, 2026 at 8:42 AM
This game - Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay - was so fucking good; revolutionary, even. Also, you can see a ton of influence of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - the founders of MachineGames worked on this.
So of course you can't buy it legally anymore because rights bullshit
So of course you can't buy it legally anymore because rights bullshit
Mortal Kombat 1 continues to just not want to get played.
January 10, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Mortal Kombat 1 continues to just not want to get played.
Re: The Great Circle: A first person action game with open-ish sections, featuring main- and side quests, a robust melee system, mix of stealth and open action weighted towards the former, fully rendered body in first person view and jumps to 3rd person for traversal.
This game - Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay - was so fucking good; revolutionary, even. Also, you can see a ton of influence of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - the founders of MachineGames worked on this.
So of course you can't buy it legally anymore because rights bullshit
So of course you can't buy it legally anymore because rights bullshit
Time for more Menu Cube posting 😌
January 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Re: The Great Circle: A first person action game with open-ish sections, featuring main- and side quests, a robust melee system, mix of stealth and open action weighted towards the former, fully rendered body in first person view and jumps to 3rd person for traversal.
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This Is How You Get JARHEAD Sequels
YouTube video by Folding Ideas
youtu.be
January 9, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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Finished up The Seance of Blake Manor, with all mysteries solved and a happy(-ish) ending. Lovely experience.
Playing The Seance of Blake Manor. Really liking it so far. I was initially a bit apprehensive at the time mechanic - each action, including examining things, takes 1 minute, and time matters. Never completed The Last Express because I just couldn't with a similar, though not identical, mechanic.
January 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Finished up The Seance of Blake Manor, with all mysteries solved and a happy(-ish) ending. Lovely experience.
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I see Swincke is continuing his recent "No No, Dig Up, Stupid!" style of PR into 2026.
Larian CEO says Divinity could have gen AI assets in it but only if the tools are trained on the studio's own data.
"If we use a GenAI model to create in-game assets, then it'll be trained on data we own."
https://kotaku.com/divinity-gen-ai-larian-bg3-reddit-ama-2000658429
"If we use a GenAI model to create in-game assets, then it'll be trained on data we own."
https://kotaku.com/divinity-gen-ai-larian-bg3-reddit-ama-2000658429
January 9, 2026 at 5:14 PM
I see Swincke is continuing his recent "No No, Dig Up, Stupid!" style of PR into 2026.
This game - Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay - was so fucking good; revolutionary, even. Also, you can see a ton of influence of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - the founders of MachineGames worked on this.
So of course you can't buy it legally anymore because rights bullshit
So of course you can't buy it legally anymore because rights bullshit
January 10, 2026 at 8:42 AM
This game - Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay - was so fucking good; revolutionary, even. Also, you can see a ton of influence of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - the founders of MachineGames worked on this.
So of course you can't buy it legally anymore because rights bullshit
So of course you can't buy it legally anymore because rights bullshit
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Time for more Menu Cube posting 😌
January 10, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Time for more Menu Cube posting 😌
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Heads-up, several legitimately useful things with absolutely no reason to be related to google's gemini "AI"— e.g. Reply Nudges, Package Tracking, & Spell Check— are bundled under "smart features."
I'm not saying don't turn it off, I'm saying be aware of to what you may need to again pay attention.
I'm not saying don't turn it off, I'm saying be aware of to what you may need to again pay attention.
Gmail welcoming the Gemini era?
That's it. Guide to disable Gemini everywhere: tuta.com/blog/how-to-...
That's it. Guide to disable Gemini everywhere: tuta.com/blog/how-to-...
January 9, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Heads-up, several legitimately useful things with absolutely no reason to be related to google's gemini "AI"— e.g. Reply Nudges, Package Tracking, & Spell Check— are bundled under "smart features."
I'm not saying don't turn it off, I'm saying be aware of to what you may need to again pay attention.
I'm not saying don't turn it off, I'm saying be aware of to what you may need to again pay attention.
The big news here is "NEW FOLDING IDEAS VIDEO SOON!"
But also, leaning towards A
But also, leaning towards A
January 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM
The big news here is "NEW FOLDING IDEAS VIDEO SOON!"
But also, leaning towards A
But also, leaning towards A
Just so I'm clear, the conservative position on masking is that it's bad if it protects against infection, but great if you're murdering people
January 9, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Just so I'm clear, the conservative position on masking is that it's bad if it protects against infection, but great if you're murdering people
I see Swincke is continuing his recent "No No, Dig Up, Stupid!" style of PR into 2026.
Larian CEO says Divinity could have gen AI assets in it but only if the tools are trained on the studio's own data.
"If we use a GenAI model to create in-game assets, then it'll be trained on data we own."
https://kotaku.com/divinity-gen-ai-larian-bg3-reddit-ama-2000658429
"If we use a GenAI model to create in-game assets, then it'll be trained on data we own."
https://kotaku.com/divinity-gen-ai-larian-bg3-reddit-ama-2000658429
January 9, 2026 at 5:14 PM
I see Swincke is continuing his recent "No No, Dig Up, Stupid!" style of PR into 2026.