Aidan Moher
@aidanmoher.com
Dad, islander, writer, & Hugo winner. Words for WIRED, Rascal, Vulture, & more. Commodore 1702 enthusiast. he/him.
Rep'd by Eric Smith.
🎧 Co-host of @funfactorpod.com
📚 FIGHT, MAGIC, ITEMS and SUIKODEN 1 & 2
🛰️ Newsletter: astrolabe.aidanmoher.com
Rep'd by Eric Smith.
🎧 Co-host of @funfactorpod.com
📚 FIGHT, MAGIC, ITEMS and SUIKODEN 1 & 2
🛰️ Newsletter: astrolabe.aidanmoher.com
It’s here! Many thanks to @wesleyleblanc.bsky.social for helping me get a copy of this @gameinformer.com issue up to Canada. It’s a beaut.
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
It’s here! Many thanks to @wesleyleblanc.bsky.social for helping me get a copy of this @gameinformer.com issue up to Canada. It’s a beaut.
Donkey Kong Country // Super NES // Commodore 1702 via component
November 28, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Donkey Kong Country // Super NES // Commodore 1702 via component
Chrono Trigger // Super NES // Commodore 1702 via component
November 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Chrono Trigger // Super NES // Commodore 1702 via component
Where the magic (and the Magic) happens.
November 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Where the magic (and the Magic) happens.
And, if you think about it, as a BC taxpayer, I kinda helped fund this game. So, you’re welcome.
November 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
And, if you think about it, as a BC taxpayer, I kinda helped fund this game. So, you’re welcome.
All done. I’ll be thinking about this one for a long time. What a thoughtful and articulate examination of diaspora, trauma, and fascism. Full marks, will never see something like this again.
November 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
All done. I’ll be thinking about this one for a long time. What a thoughtful and articulate examination of diaspora, trauma, and fascism. Full marks, will never see something like this again.
His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy
There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti
There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti
November 23, 2025 at 4:23 AM
His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy
There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti
There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti
Went 2-2 at prerelease, but opened this in my prize pack, so I’m calling it a win.
November 16, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Went 2-2 at prerelease, but opened this in my prize pack, so I’m calling it a win.
Picked up some new ninjitsu targets for my UB Jump Scare deck!
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Picked up some new ninjitsu targets for my UB Jump Scare deck!
I’m generally too dumb to really understand what’s going on in 1000XResist, but it sure is pretty.
November 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I’m generally too dumb to really understand what’s going on in 1000XResist, but it sure is pretty.
Ho. Ly. Fuck. The end of chapter six.
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Ho. Ly. Fuck. The end of chapter six.
Happy to speak with @adashtra.bsky.social about Magic and UB (alongside the brilliant @shivambhatt.bsky.social & @emmapartlow.com).
I actually like UB more than many people I know, because I view MTG as a game system, but it’s undeniably and forcibly encroaching on the game’s longstanding flavour.
I actually like UB more than many people I know, because I view MTG as a game system, but it’s undeniably and forcibly encroaching on the game’s longstanding flavour.
!["The number one problem with Universes Beyond is that [Wizards] decided to put them in the core competitive formats so they're no longer an opt-in product," said writer, games journalist, and Magic enthusiast Aidan Moher. "You can no longer ignore it."
In 2025, the split between in-universe sets and UB sets was even at three apiece.
Next year will feature a Ninja Turtles set, a Marvel superheroes set, The Hobbit, and Star Trek. For the first time, UB sets will outnumber the in-universe ones, which could be alienating to players who enjoy Magic for its own distinct storytelling universe. "I think a lot of people are feeling threatened in their space just because here's all this advertisement seeping into Magic," Partlow said.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:f463cigx2kwpwrep6ao3pwpe/bafkreiaqddixg5cf3zu4zjf6ydeezwmcnyled2utu42tp2uoziaasiryge@jpeg)
November 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Happy to speak with @adashtra.bsky.social about Magic and UB (alongside the brilliant @shivambhatt.bsky.social & @emmapartlow.com).
I actually like UB more than many people I know, because I view MTG as a game system, but it’s undeniably and forcibly encroaching on the game’s longstanding flavour.
I actually like UB more than many people I know, because I view MTG as a game system, but it’s undeniably and forcibly encroaching on the game’s longstanding flavour.
Vancouver, is that you?
November 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Vancouver, is that you?
I’m in favour of restorative justice and abolition… except for white collar crime. From wage theft to tax evasion (legal or via lobbying and tax cuts) to securities fraud, it’s the root of all other social issues.
November 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I’m in favour of restorative justice and abolition… except for white collar crime. From wage theft to tax evasion (legal or via lobbying and tax cuts) to securities fraud, it’s the root of all other social issues.
Honestly, I feel like I can’t really do a deep dive here because there’s so much you just have to experience yourself. I switched over to playing the PS5 version and, man.
November 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Honestly, I feel like I can’t really do a deep dive here because there’s so much you just have to experience yourself. I switched over to playing the PS5 version and, man.
Free idea for Jeff because he seems to be struggling.
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Free idea for Jeff because he seems to be struggling.
Convincing you to read my novel with the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
November 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Convincing you to read my novel with the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
