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Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.social · 19h

SCOOP: Last year, Ubisoft cancelled an Assassin's Creed game set during Reconstruction. Was to feature a Black Assassin who, among other things, fought the rise of the Klan

Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke

www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubis...

Scoop: Ubisoft cancelled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year

Company leadership deemed the project too controversial for the moment, sources tell Game File

www.gamefile.news

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Tamoor Hussain @tamoorh.com · 1d

This week I’m going to raise money for @medicalaidpal.bsky.social to help Palestinians in need.

On Fri I'll start & finish Metal Gear Solid, MGS2 on Sat, Delta on Sun. It'll be 9 AM PT each day on www.twitch.tv/tamoorh.

Fundraiser is live on my Twitch. Please share if you can!

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 1d

Hot damn this is a *luxurious* preview! And what a game to kick things off with too.

dannyodwyer @dannyodwyer.bsky.social · 1d

Premiering on YouTube in 5 mins. Come hang out.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vyxb...

Mewgenics - The BIG PREVIEW (Design, History, Interviews & Gameplay)

YouTube video by noclip_2

www.youtube.com

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 6d

Dylan’s first pair of shoes are in there. We were so proud to buy them for him. I can’t put into words how it feels to look at them in this context.

A closer photo of a small pair of green shoes amongst the others.

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 6d

Pushing my kid in his stroller as we head to a swimming lesson and just been hit in the gut by this memorial to the children of Palestine.

Just a bus ride away from here, there’s a factory pumping out parts for the same F-35 jets used to kill these same kids. I am so full of rage.

Hundreds of children’s shoes commemorating the children who’ve been murdered by the Israeli military in Gaza. They’re displayed in a public square outside a library in Brighton, UK.

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 7d

The ZA/UM Workers' Alliance - a new union set up to represent a subset of UK-based employees at the company - discusses how it wants to help staff feel safe and comfortable in their jobs

www.gamesindustry.biz/after-layoff...

After layoffs, cancellations, and controversy, ZA/UM UK staff unionise as the Workers' Alliance

"We like being here. We want to continue being here. So let's try and get a seat at the table in the big management meetings."

www.gamesindustry.biz

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 8d

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 8d

I've been watching Kieran Andrieu's updates as well. He's a British Palestinian journalist who I think I walked past in Brighton just a couple of months back. And now here he is doing something so incredibly brave: www.tiktok.com/@novaramedia...

The Global Sumud Flotilla is now within 48 hours of reaching Gaza, with Israeli forces expected to intercept soon. On board, Kieran Andrieu reports spirits are high despite weeks at sea. “We never had...

TikTok video by Novara Media

www.tiktok.com

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 8d

All eyes on the flotilla tonight as they approach Gaza after a full month at sea. Around 40 vessels strong, with hundreds of incredible people onboard from countries all over the world.

Following their progress here: flotilla-orpin.vercel.app

Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 9d

The Global Sumud Flotilla is nearing what the Israeli military has designated a combat zone as its members attempt to break Israel's siege of Gaza.

Mandla Mandela, the grandson of Nelson Mandela, speaks to us from abroad the flotilla.

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Jacob Janerka @jacobjanerka.bsky.social · 9d

The WORST thing about getting published by Devolver is that we had to get rid of this

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 9d

These photos are so beautiful! Congratulations pal :)

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 10d

Jared Kushner, the PIF and $20 billion of debt being dropped on the balance sheet. This one feels mega grim.

IGN @ign.com · 10d

EA goes private in $55 billion deal, Andrew Wilson to remain as CEO. https://bit.ly/3WaGqnc

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 15d

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 15d

We used to be a country

The newly renamed “TGJones” replacing a former WHSmith on the high street, but with just the worst possible branding you can imagine.

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Junch @junchgaming.bsky.social · 18d

I'm incredibly ecstatic that we reached $100,000 for the Play for Peace: Games for Palestine charity bundle. With just 2 days left to go, please RT and support the bundle, and let's push it as high as we can go!!!

Thank you for the support!!

Link: itch.io/b/2979/play-...

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 21d

You have got to be fucking kidding me

Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 21d

🚨 | Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed that the YourParty membership sign up link posted this morning by Zarah Sultana was unauthorised.

Over 20,000 people had already signed up, with the standard rate being £55 per annum. These are set to be cancelled.

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 23d

Really enjoyed this! Thanks for having me on @the41stprecinct.bsky.social.

The 41st Precinct @the41stprecinct.bsky.social · 23d

New episode of Human Can Opener now live and it’s a guest I’ve been excited to talk to for quite some time!

It’s People Make Games co-founder, reporter, and Disco documentarian, Chris Bratt!

People Make Games (PMG) Co-Founder Chris Bratt Interview - Human Can Opener S3E3
youtu.be/JkIklYjJ4pQ

People Make Games (PMG) Co-Founder Chris Bratt Interview - Human Can Opener S3E3

YouTube video by The 41st Precinct

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 26d

So pleased to see you guys doing this! Rooting for you 🙏

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dannyodwyer @dannyodwyer.bsky.social · 26d

Equally excited and TERRIFIED to finally do this.

Games journalism is in a rough state, so we've decided to get involved to highlight games that we think pave a positive future for the industry.

And we named the outlet the best/dumbest thing possible.

welcome to noclip_2

/noclip @noclipvideo.bsky.social · 26d

IT'S OUR NINTH BIRTHDAY 🎉

So we're launching a brand new channel - dedicated to discovering new games that push our industry forward, previews of exciting new titles and reporting on the issues that face gaming today.

welcome to noclip_2

TRAILER: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7lf...

Welcome to noclip_2 - Launch Trailer

YouTube video by noclip_2

www.youtube.com

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 27d

Hot damn, Suzerain for a fiver is an incredible purchase.

I'm not sure I've played many true political simulators that have really sunk their teeth into me, but this is definitely one of them.

Also, just a fantastic game for people who enjoy looking at beautiful maps.

A Steam sale featuring the political simulator/visual novel, Suzerain at 70% off.

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Steven Perkins @stevenperkins.bsky.social · 29d

Hans Moleman in the Simpsons, inside a phone booth with birds crashing into it and cracking the glass. He is talking on the telephone. The caption reads: “I need the most on-the-nose metaphor you have. No, that’s too on-the-nose.”

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · Sep 8

For the Counter Terrorism Officer reading this skeet, I am simply criticizing the government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action, the first *non-violent direct action group* to be targeted in this way 👋

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · Sep 8

This is genuinely what a Labour government thinks terrorism looks like in the UK right now and I'm losing my god damn mind

Three British healthcare workers lying on the floor in protest, holding signs that read "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action".

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · Sep 4

Ah damn, not Firaxis :(

Diego (@ Japan) Argüello @diegoarguello.bsky.social · Sep 4

a 2K spokesperson said today's layoffs at firaxis are part of staff reduction to "restructure and optimize" its development process. sources close to the situation told game developer that the job cuts have reportedly affected dozens of workers

www.gamedeveloper.com/business/2k-...

2K confirms layoffs at Civilization developer Firaxis

2K says the decision will "restructure and optimize" its teams within Firaxis. Sources say dozens could be impacted.

www.gamedeveloper.com

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