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Aftermath @aftermath.site · Oct 10

Hi! We're Aftermath, a worker-owned, independent video games and internet culture website. We're ad-free and entirely supported by reader subscriptions, so if you enjoy what we do, please (if you don't already!) consider subscribing:

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 18h

Skin Deep has some very good patch notes

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skin deep's main character pulling glass out of her foot (ew)

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 20h

Epic Games suing two Fortnite Island makers over inflated "bot" engagement: aftermath.site/epic-games-sui...

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Isaiah D. Colbert @shineyezehuhh.bsky.social · 20h

I spoke with 100 Meters director Kenji Iwaisawa about the artistry that Studio Rock’N Roll Mountain underwent to bring the upcoming @gkids.com anime film to life.

IC: Rotoscoping has deep roots in animation history—often traced back to early horse motion studies. What made rotoscope animation feel like an intuitive choice for 100 Meters, especially in capturing the kinetic intensity and emotional rhythm of running and character acting?

KI: When I first started this project, I didn’t really know if rotoscoping would match it. But I think what worked out was not really when they’re racing, but, for example, the rain sequence—what happens before the race—or what happens after the race when they’re cooling down. I really thought rotoscoping matched those scenes better. I think that’s what works for the movie.

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 20h

Hades 2's story doesn't change the status quo
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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 21h

100 Meters director on capturing the art and agony of track and field through rotoscope animation: aftermath.site/100-meters-gki...

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Derek @djassassino.bsky.social · 1d

BIG Hades 2 spoilers but yeah, I agree with all of this. Summarizes my disappointment with an otherwise excellent game that somehow manages to fumble so badly at the end.

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Hades 2's story doesn't change the status quo
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Eva Lees @evalees.bsky.social · 1d

@shineyezehuhh.bsky.social interviewing Mori Calliope 😵😵😵

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VTuber Mori Calliope's anime dream came full circle in creating Gachiakuta’s new theme song
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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 1d

VTuber Mori Calliope's anime dream came full circle in creating Gachiakuta’s new theme song
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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 1d

Hades 2's story doesn't change the status quo
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Isaiah D. Colbert @shineyezehuhh.bsky.social · 1d

I spoke with @moricalliope.hololive.tv about the raucous occasion of her singing the opening for Gachiakuta's second opening for @aftermath.site aftermath.site/gachiakuta-m...

VTuber Mori Calliope’s Anime Dream Came Full Circle In Creating Gachiakuta’s New Theme Song - Aftermath

Mori Colliope's longtime love for Gachiakuta’s manga and her close bond with creator Kei Urana helped shape its explosive new song “Let’s Just Crash”

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VTuber Mori Calliope's anime dream came full circle in creating Gachiakuta’s new theme song
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Patriel Manning @patrielm.bsky.social · 5d

Grateful for this article. Reading these stories made me feel a bit better about my circumstances. The job market is a nightmare these days. Take care of yourselves.

Maybe we should form small collectives and make stuff ourselves? It might not be as profitable, but it may be more productive.

Aftermath @aftermath.site · 5d

Trying to find a job in video games right now is like crawling through hell:

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Des Walsh @deswalsh.bsky.social · 4d

The worst overlap with these stories and my own experience is when they just remove the job altogether, I have had art tests go unanswered as the company chose to not hire anyone and dropped everyone who applied and interviewed and it’s avoidable if they just worked out if they even can hire anyone.

Aftermath @aftermath.site · 5d

Trying to find a job in video games right now is like crawling through hell:

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 1d

Silent Hill f's best puzzle is a masterclass in anticipation
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Harper Jay @dreamcastaway.bsky.social · 1d

More words from me. Kicking off this week working with my old coworkers over at Aftermath; talkin' about Silent Hill f!

Let's talk about one of the game's most memorable puzzles. It's about tricking yourself because "did something just move?"

It's also about leaning close and getting intimate...

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Riley MacLeod @rcmacleod.bsky.social · 2d

A treat to work with @dreamcastaway.bsky.social again!

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Silent Hill f's best puzzle is a masterclass in anticipation
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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 2d

Silent Hill f's best puzzle is a masterclass in anticipation
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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 5d

Trying to find a job in video games right now is like crawling through hell:

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 5d

One Battle After Another is an instant classic that digs into the complicated parts of revolution and plays fast and loose with its politics. aftermath.site/one-battle-aft...

Teyana Taylor shooting a machine gun while pregnant in One Battle After Another. She wears plaid, boots, cargo pants, and a beanie and is in a field with sparse vegetation.

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 5d

The AirPods Pro 3 are a clear upgrade on every front, but they're hampered by a weird tuning that Apple won't let you change. aftermath.site/airpods-pro-3-...

The AirPods Pro 3 Are Everything I Wanted, And They’re Crucially Flawed - Aftermath

The AirPods Pro 3 are a generational leap in wearable technology, kneecapped by Apple’s showy tuning and hubris.

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 4d

Aftermath Hours is our weekly podcast. You can listen to the full episode here (or on Apple, Spotify, etc): aftermath.site/aftermath-ho...

Saudi Arabia’s Strategy Is Working Because Of Greed And Cynicism - Aftermath

"Money plus persistence wears people down"

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 4d

Saudi Arabia’s strategy is working because of greed and cynicism, as evidenced by both the Riyadh Comedy Festival and the $55 billion sale of EA. @nathangrayson.bsky.social explains:

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Riley MacLeod @rcmacleod.bsky.social · 5d

I feel a little weird about how this show portrays trans men, but I mostly liked it, and I'm really into Mae Martin's work

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Wayward is a queer exploration of the troubled teen industry
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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 5d

Wayward is a queer exploration of the troubled teen industry
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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 7d

Luke has been playing the excellent Town To City from dawn to dusk:

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