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Rascal News @rascal.news · 12h

Day one of @kickstarterunited.org's ongoing strike saw elected officials and union leaders show up in the streets of NYC to support workers.

Kickstarter United strikes in New York City for fairer contract

The workers were joined on day one by elected officials and various union leaders.

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Rascal News @rascal.news · 13h

Hot on the heels of GAMA's expansive plans, John Stacy announces his departure at the end of 2025. The trade organization has yet to name an interim executive director.

GAMA’s John Stacy is stepping down as executive director

Sudden end to 7-year tenure follows the trade org’s big plans.

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Chase Taylor-Carter @chasecarter.bsky.social · 1d

Gamers' rights? No, it's all gamers' wrongs on this episode.

Rascal News @rascal.news · 1d

PODCAST: Tighten that half-Windsor and double-check the spreadsheets: it's serious business on the latest episode of the Rascal Radio Hour.

Nah, just kidding. It's degenerate stuff like information design, oracles, and Thomas' One Piece fandom.

Trickle-down Gamenomics

Draft dodgers in the console wars.

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Chase Taylor-Carter @chasecarter.bsky.social · 1d

I can often gauge the quality of Thomas' work by the header images he creates.

Rascal News @rascal.news · 1d

What do technofeudalism, Chinese restaurants, and struggling game platform itch.io have in common? @newmadras.bsky.social has some thoughts, especially about the "platform" part.

Itch.io isn’t like other platforms

It’s like a 3.5 star Chinese restaurant.

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Chris Kerr @kerrblimey.bsky.social · 2d

Hello! I wrote this op-ed because I've fielded some awkward requests from devs and PR (who shall remain anonymous) this year and I think it's indicative of a wider issue in the game industry that stems from some folks not fully understanding the role of reporters.

THOUGHTS on Game Dev Dot Com:

Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 2d

Dear game developers, please remember what 'on the record' means

Let's discuss the role of journalists and journalism in the video game industry.

www.gamedeveloper.com

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 2d

perhaps the biggest story TFPever ran was a catastrophically shoddy argument that George Floyd ackshully died of an overdose. When confronted with irrefutable evidence that the piece was simply wrong, Weiss didn’t take it down, she asked her critic, @radleybalko.bsky.social, to come on a podcast.

max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · 2d

David Ellison’s note to staff on Paramount’s acquisition of the Free Press

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Thomas M, Full-time Rascal @newmadras.bsky.social · 2d

Hi, is there anybody here who is in/from Spain who could help me answer some questions about RPGs in the 90s?

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Chase Taylor-Carter @chasecarter.bsky.social · 4d

Ayyy, massive congratulations!

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Chase Taylor-Carter @chasecarter.bsky.social · 5d

President Nicole Brady wants to discard GAMA's “whack-a-mole” style of solving industry issues, which is good!

But I struggle to understand how professional certificates and revenue mixes secure a stable future for designers outside of the imperial core.

Rascal News @rascal.news · 5d

GAMA wants to better represent tabletop's global reality, but its announced ten-year plan might not touch international designers and professionals for another 3-5 years.

The name has barely changed; will the trade organization follow suit?

GAMA has been rebranded as, er… GAMA

What’s in a name?

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Chase Taylor-Carter @chasecarter.bsky.social · 5d

I know trade news can be quite boring, but GAMA claims a lot of influence and space at the industry table. It's worth tracking their promises and goals now, if only to hold them accountable later.

Big ups to @crapstacular.bsky.social for wading into the weeds on this one.

Rascal News @rascal.news · 5d

GAMA's new (and first ever) COO is part of a larger restructure that the trade organization hopes will position it as a leading voice for a more global tabletop industry.

We asked executive director John Stacy for specifics.

GAMA appoints the trade organization’s first COO amid larger restructure

How this affects the changing face and capabilities of GAMA.

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Andy Kelly @ultrabrilliant.xyz · 5d

The Japanese Mario 64 official strategy guide is an incredible thing. "Can we make little hand-made dioramas of all the levels?" "Sure, why the hell not."

A model of the first level from Mario 64.

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Chase Taylor-Carter @chasecarter.bsky.social · 5d

Me, yesterday, arranging unsorted shit into various closets so that my friends don't judge my having cardboard boxes a full two months after moving in.

Rebekah Valentine @duckvalentine.bsky.social · 6d

the best way to force yourself to unpack your guest room in a hurry is to have a guest

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Chase Taylor-Carter @chasecarter.bsky.social · 6d

Or it could develop Karlach-branded assets for use in Saudi-backed skinner boxes. Maybe both!

Rascal News @rascal.news · 6d

Wizards of the Coast Studios Inc. is a bland name for a new digital outfit that could prove crucial for the publisher's many video game projects.

Wizards of the Coast expands video game capacity with new Montréal-based studio

No announced games as Hasbro positions second Canadian outfit to play support.

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 6d

Today, Oct.2nd, is the anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder by Saudi agents.

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kheehoon chan @crapstacular.bsky.social · 6d

It's Edge release day, which means I can finally share that I wrote about Undertale's 10th anniversary, and how its portrayal of pacificism is honestly still pretty unmatched even a decade later. I'm very proud of the piece, and hopefully you'll get to read about it!

Edge @edgemagazine.bsky.social · 6d

Edge 416 is out now, featuring IO Interactive’s 007: First Light. For our 14-page cover story, we visit the studio to discover how its Hitman legacy paved the way, what it’s taking from the rich history of the iconic movie series, and the challenge of creating a new James Bond.

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️

As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.

WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.

Kickstarter United is on strike!
We are not asking for a boycott! Creators & Allies: Please continue to support & use the platform
swipe for ways to show your solidarity

Why We're Striking
A codified 4-day work week.
We simply want to protect the way we've been working for over 3.5 years. The 4dww has proven benefits, such as increased productivity and improved employee satisfaction. It's part of what makes Kickstarter a special, innovative place to work.
Fair pay for our lowest-paid workers.
We're fighting for livable minimum salaries for roles that are undervalued by the market but crucial to keeping Kickstarter running. We believe none of our workers should struggle to make ends meet.

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Riley MacLeod @rcmacleod.bsky.social · 7d

Lmao jesus christ

Xbox Game Pass Core is being rebranded to Xbox Game Pass Essential, and the Standard plan is now Xbox Game Pass Premium.

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Chase Taylor-Carter @chasecarter.bsky.social · 7d

Worth pointing out that Kickstarter United is NOT currently calling for a public boycott of Kickstarter's platform.

The work strike encompasses 59 "community support specialists, trust and safety analysts, marketing professionals, software engineers, and other tech workers" under the old contract.

Rascal News @rascal.news · 7d

Unionized workers with @kickstarterunited.org are poised to strike if the crowdfunding platform's management doesn't approve their new contract.

The union has demanded a four-day workweek, minimum living wage salaries, and protections against generative AI encroachment.

Kickstarter United workers will strike beginning October 2

Demands include enshrining the four-day, 32-hour work week in their contract.

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Rascal News @rascal.news · 7d

Unionized workers with @kickstarterunited.org are poised to strike if the crowdfunding platform's management doesn't approve their new contract.

The union has demanded a four-day workweek, minimum living wage salaries, and protections against generative AI encroachment.

Kickstarter United workers will strike beginning October 2

Demands include enshrining the four-day, 32-hour work week in their contract.

www.rascal.news

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Chase Taylor-Carter @chasecarter.bsky.social · 7d

Act 3! 100% completion, minus three or four optional mementos.

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kheehoon chan @crapstacular.bsky.social · 8d

Surprise! I'm stoked to share that I'm writing this book. It's a dream to learn more about the game's development history from @wrongorgan.bsky.social themselves!

Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 8d

LIC, @wrongorgan.bsky.social & @cr-games.bsky.social are proud to announce Mouthwashing: Design Works is available to pre-order now.

First 1,000 Deluxe Edition orders are SIGNED by members of Wrong Organ ✍️

Ends Friday, 28 Nov 2025.

www.lostincult.co.uk/mouthwashing

Mouthwashing: Design Works

Lost In Cult, Wrong Organ and Critical Reflex present Mouthwashing: Design Works, the official art and design book for the contemporary horror classic Mouthwashing. Available now for pre-order, this…

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Chase Taylor-Carter @chasecarter.bsky.social · 7d

I've done it. Nut: cracked.

Chase Taylor-Carter @chasecarter.bsky.social · 7d

Silksong's final boss is the only thing standing between me and Hades 2, and I cannot crack that nut. It's reaching the point where I utter embarassing noises after every death.

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Chase Taylor-Carter @chasecarter.bsky.social · 7d

No scorn greater than a child watching an adult consistently fail at games

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Chase Taylor-Carter @chasecarter.bsky.social · 7d

Silksong's final boss is the only thing standing between me and Hades 2, and I cannot crack that nut. It's reaching the point where I utter embarassing noises after every death.

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Ranged Touch @rangedtouch.bsky.social · 8d

This month's GAME STUDIES STUDY BUDDIES is a little bit of a swerve. @ckunzelman.bsky.social talks to @jacobgeller.com about YouTube essaying and how it intersects with knowledge production! rangedtouch.com/2025/09/30/8...

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