JohnG (aka Gronk)
@toymaker.bsky.social
Grizzled ancient videogame generalist artist/tech-artist, specializing in VFX, UX, and data-driven systems design. I also run a small TTRPG Studio @hackshackgames.bsky.social
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Supreme Court Strips Samus Aran of All Previous Suit Power-Ups in 6-3 Ruling
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Supreme Court Strips Samus Aran of All Previous Suit Power-Ups in 6-3 Ruling - Hard Drive
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that bounty hunter Samus Aran must surrender all suit power-ups prior to the start... Read the full masterpiece
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November 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Supreme Court Strips Samus Aran of All Previous Suit Power-Ups in 6-3 Ruling
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Warriors, come out to plaaay.
Every Gang From “The Warriors” Ranked by Our Conservative Uncle’s Fear of the City
We don’t know if this is early onset dementia, rampant alcoholism, or just stupidity—it’s hard to tell with uncles. Nevertheless, here’s every street gang from “The Warriors” ranked by how dangerous o...
thehardtimes.net
November 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Warriors, come out to plaaay.
Some of the original devs involved in this. Glad they get to revisit something they put a lot of love and time into, that's a rare opportunity.
Now that the launch of Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity is out the way, ArenaNet has just announced Guild Wars Reforged; a new package of the original game, with some updates and improvements.
ArenaNet announce 'Guild Wars Reforged'
Now that the launch of Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity is out the way, ArenaNet has just announced Guild Wars Reforged; a new package of the original game, with some updates and improvements.
www.geeknative.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Some of the original devs involved in this. Glad they get to revisit something they put a lot of love and time into, that's a rare opportunity.
After almost 50 years of playing and making games, there are reasons why I still don't call myself a "gamer".
Mostly because of the people who do.
Mostly because of the people who do.
November 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
After almost 50 years of playing and making games, there are reasons why I still don't call myself a "gamer".
Mostly because of the people who do.
Mostly because of the people who do.
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✨ FREE CROCHET PATTERN ✨
I just released another NO-SEW crochet pattern — and it’s totally FREE!
It works up super fast, making it an ideal last-minute holiday gift or stocking stuffer.
The beaded option makes it a great fidget too!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
I just released another NO-SEW crochet pattern — and it’s totally FREE!
It works up super fast, making it an ideal last-minute holiday gift or stocking stuffer.
The beaded option makes it a great fidget too!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
Pattern Release: Crochet Mushroom Lip-Balm Holder | Shiny Castle
Get more from Shiny Castle on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
✨ FREE CROCHET PATTERN ✨
I just released another NO-SEW crochet pattern — and it’s totally FREE!
It works up super fast, making it an ideal last-minute holiday gift or stocking stuffer.
The beaded option makes it a great fidget too!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
I just released another NO-SEW crochet pattern — and it’s totally FREE!
It works up super fast, making it an ideal last-minute holiday gift or stocking stuffer.
The beaded option makes it a great fidget too!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter...
Hey fam, wake up. New inflatable protest costume just dropped.
November 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Hey fam, wake up. New inflatable protest costume just dropped.
I'd like to order 10,000 more of this please.
So this little stage show they're doing rules and it's wildly surreal to witness in a mall.
November 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I'd like to order 10,000 more of this please.
Oh joy.
We've been noticing more and more meats especially that are entirely "off" even the same day we buy them. Specifically Kroger brand Heritage Farms chicken, and Costco's bulk chicken bags.
After multiple bad batches, not buying either anymore. Expect this will only get worse.
We've been noticing more and more meats especially that are entirely "off" even the same day we buy them. Specifically Kroger brand Heritage Farms chicken, and Costco's bulk chicken bags.
After multiple bad batches, not buying either anymore. Expect this will only get worse.
The bill to end the shutdown kills FDA food safety rules.
Just like public health, food safety isn’t flashy or exciting
When it’s functioning well, you barely notice it.
But it’s necessary for our survival.
Food borne illnesses have been on the rise & this cut will endanger lives l
Just like public health, food safety isn’t flashy or exciting
When it’s functioning well, you barely notice it.
But it’s necessary for our survival.
Food borne illnesses have been on the rise & this cut will endanger lives l
Shutdown Deal Kills Food Safety Rules
After lobbyists spent big on the Trump administration and Democratic defectors, the government funding bill cut food-contamination rules and limited ultraprocessed-food research.
www.levernews.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Oh joy.
We've been noticing more and more meats especially that are entirely "off" even the same day we buy them. Specifically Kroger brand Heritage Farms chicken, and Costco's bulk chicken bags.
After multiple bad batches, not buying either anymore. Expect this will only get worse.
We've been noticing more and more meats especially that are entirely "off" even the same day we buy them. Specifically Kroger brand Heritage Farms chicken, and Costco's bulk chicken bags.
After multiple bad batches, not buying either anymore. Expect this will only get worse.
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Heart returns to Seattle with five decades of spellcasting intact. Ann’s hurricane vocals, Nancy’s knife-clean riffs, Cheap Trick in tow, and a hometown arena ready to scream. Climate Pledge Arena, Nov 23, 7 pm.
Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson Reflect on Five Decades of Enduring Magic
See Heart with Cheap Trick at Climate Pledge Arena on Nov 23 at 7 pm.
www.thestranger.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Heart returns to Seattle with five decades of spellcasting intact. Ann’s hurricane vocals, Nancy’s knife-clean riffs, Cheap Trick in tow, and a hometown arena ready to scream. Climate Pledge Arena, Nov 23, 7 pm.
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Dominatrix Adds Tracking Seattle Mayoral Election Results to BDSM Repertoire: tinyurl.com/mpravv8m
November 8, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Dominatrix Adds Tracking Seattle Mayoral Election Results to BDSM Repertoire: tinyurl.com/mpravv8m
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It is easy for Senate Democrats to disabuse us of that assumption — they just have to publicly make the popular call for new leadership.
CALL NOW: Tell Your Democratic Senator It's Time for Chuck Schumer to Step Aside
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November 11, 2025 at 1:58 AM
It is easy for Senate Democrats to disabuse us of that assumption — they just have to publicly make the popular call for new leadership.
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The Democratic Party strategy against fighting fascism explained:
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Democratic Party strategy against fighting fascism explained:
The only sad SAD silver lining if the Dem's cave on reopening the government tonight (other than paychecks for military and federal workers rolling again), is that Johnson's pathetic excuse for the House shutdown will be gone, and they might just get to the vote on releasing the Epstein files.
November 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The only sad SAD silver lining if the Dem's cave on reopening the government tonight (other than paychecks for military and federal workers rolling again), is that Johnson's pathetic excuse for the House shutdown will be gone, and they might just get to the vote on releasing the Epstein files.
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Thrilled to be joining our friends at @softrains.bsky.social to support @extralife4kids.bsky.social and the Sick Kids Hospital of Toronto!
Tune in for giveaways, donation incentives, and good ole meat swappin' 🥩💫
See you at 5PM PST!
📍Watch: twitch.tv/softrains
💸Donate: tiny.cc/sr-extralife2025
Tune in for giveaways, donation incentives, and good ole meat swappin' 🥩💫
See you at 5PM PST!
📍Watch: twitch.tv/softrains
💸Donate: tiny.cc/sr-extralife2025
November 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Thrilled to be joining our friends at @softrains.bsky.social to support @extralife4kids.bsky.social and the Sick Kids Hospital of Toronto!
Tune in for giveaways, donation incentives, and good ole meat swappin' 🥩💫
See you at 5PM PST!
📍Watch: twitch.tv/softrains
💸Donate: tiny.cc/sr-extralife2025
Tune in for giveaways, donation incentives, and good ole meat swappin' 🥩💫
See you at 5PM PST!
📍Watch: twitch.tv/softrains
💸Donate: tiny.cc/sr-extralife2025
Hey fam, new face mask horror franchise just dropped.
I’m going to the normal face store, you guys need anything?
November 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Hey fam, new face mask horror franchise just dropped.
This is exactly what the internet was made for.
November 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This is exactly what the internet was made for.
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If you like DnD, turn based-first person combat, and have a nostalgic soft spot for 80s DnD manual aesthetic, give the free demo a go! I loved it.
November 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
If you like DnD, turn based-first person combat, and have a nostalgic soft spot for 80s DnD manual aesthetic, give the free demo a go! I loved it.
Hard times, indeed.
November 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Hard times, indeed.
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Hop into something cute! 🐸 My Frog Folk crochet pattern just went live on Patreon— low-sew, colorwork options, and totally adventuring-ready!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter....
What fantasy or D&D-inspired critter should I crochet next?
#dungeonsanddragonscrochet #dndcrochet #frogstogetherstrong
www.patreon.com/posts/patter....
What fantasy or D&D-inspired critter should I crochet next?
#dungeonsanddragonscrochet #dndcrochet #frogstogetherstrong
November 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Hop into something cute! 🐸 My Frog Folk crochet pattern just went live on Patreon— low-sew, colorwork options, and totally adventuring-ready!
www.patreon.com/posts/patter....
What fantasy or D&D-inspired critter should I crochet next?
#dungeonsanddragonscrochet #dndcrochet #frogstogetherstrong
www.patreon.com/posts/patter....
What fantasy or D&D-inspired critter should I crochet next?
#dungeonsanddragonscrochet #dndcrochet #frogstogetherstrong
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Good Morning my Lovelies.☕️
The Weekend is here! Have a good one.💜
The Weekend is here! Have a good one.💜
November 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Good Morning my Lovelies.☕️
The Weekend is here! Have a good one.💜
The Weekend is here! Have a good one.💜
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*John Carpenter sighs, gets out the synth*
Scientists Find 6-Million-Year-Old Air Trapped in Earth’s Oldest Known Ice https://gizmodo.com/scientists-find-6-million-year-old-air-trapped-in-earths-oldest-known-ice-2000678848
Scientists Find 6-Million-Year-Old Air Trapped in Earth’s Oldest Known Ice
The ice sample, retrieved in Antarctica, is the oldest on record—but this discovery may just be tip of the iceberg.
gizmodo.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
*John Carpenter sighs, gets out the synth*
Fucking gross. Just gross. Fuck everyone involved in this.
DHS: "Foreigners are a virulent alien species bent on the destruction of absolutely everything & must be eradicated totally at any cost. Join Master Chief at ICE & blow up criminal illegal alien floodform immigrant parasites today!"
Microsoft: ". . ."
Microsoft: ". . ."
I asked Microsoft PR about this—specially the DHS using Halo IP to recruit for ICE—and the company declined to comment.
October 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Fucking gross. Just gross. Fuck everyone involved in this.
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From the first ever issue of Game Informer magazine in 1991, 'True power players take a ride on the Hot Seat'. Apparently.
October 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
From the first ever issue of Game Informer magazine in 1991, 'True power players take a ride on the Hot Seat'. Apparently.
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I have a very bad feeling about this...
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I have a very bad feeling about this...