Essie
@essieteric.bsky.social
She/Her/They/Them Hella Ace. 💜🤍🖤
Secondaryquest.com
Unhindered eventuality of uraniid moths.
Writing always (Unwinnable once, Player2.net.au many more times),
Gaming perpetually.
Succeeding purely by accident.
Secondaryquest.com
Unhindered eventuality of uraniid moths.
Writing always (Unwinnable once, Player2.net.au many more times),
Gaming perpetually.
Succeeding purely by accident.
Merry Christmas!
TG's dad told her that my brother, mother and I didn't get anything from Santa because we were naughty.
TG's dad told her that my brother, mother and I didn't get anything from Santa because we were naughty.
a woman in a blue and white dress is standing in front of a sign that says `` yeah ok '' .
ALT: a woman in a blue and white dress is standing in front of a sign that says `` yeah ok '' .
media.tenor.com
December 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Merry Christmas!
TG's dad told her that my brother, mother and I didn't get anything from Santa because we were naughty.
TG's dad told her that my brother, mother and I didn't get anything from Santa because we were naughty.
OMG am I going to finally play this because KIRBY GETS A HAT?
Kirby Air Riders New Event Starts This Week, Includes Kirby Santa Hat Reward.
Kirby Air Riders New Event Starts This Week, Includes Kirby Santa Hat Reward
After a bug almost cancelled Christmas!
www.nintendolife.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:05 AM
OMG am I going to finally play this because KIRBY GETS A HAT?
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RPG completionist problems
December 24, 2025 at 6:53 AM
RPG completionist problems
Because I barely did any writing or talking about games this year, I'd like to offer The List Of Things I Achieved In 2025 That Were Not Games (Sorry).
1. Looked after my health. I did an annual checkup with my GP, went to the dentist, was unmotivated to drink, and walked around campus every day.
1. Looked after my health. I did an annual checkup with my GP, went to the dentist, was unmotivated to drink, and walked around campus every day.
December 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Because I barely did any writing or talking about games this year, I'd like to offer The List Of Things I Achieved In 2025 That Were Not Games (Sorry).
1. Looked after my health. I did an annual checkup with my GP, went to the dentist, was unmotivated to drink, and walked around campus every day.
1. Looked after my health. I did an annual checkup with my GP, went to the dentist, was unmotivated to drink, and walked around campus every day.
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Looking for some retro gaming holiday cheer? Check out my compilation of Sierra On-Line's Christmas card demos from 1986 through 1992. When I came downstairs on Christmas morning as a 9 year old, my first computer (a Tandy 1000 EX) was under the tree with the 1986 version playing on a loop. 🎄
Sierra On-Line Christmas Card Compilation (1986–1992)
YouTube video by decafjedi
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Looking for some retro gaming holiday cheer? Check out my compilation of Sierra On-Line's Christmas card demos from 1986 through 1992. When I came downstairs on Christmas morning as a 9 year old, my first computer (a Tandy 1000 EX) was under the tree with the 1986 version playing on a loop. 🎄
How did my boss find one of the few Zelda things that I do not own for Christmas?
(I now have Zelda Chess. Twinrova Queen will slaaaaay)
(I now have Zelda Chess. Twinrova Queen will slaaaaay)
December 23, 2025 at 9:37 AM
How did my boss find one of the few Zelda things that I do not own for Christmas?
(I now have Zelda Chess. Twinrova Queen will slaaaaay)
(I now have Zelda Chess. Twinrova Queen will slaaaaay)
Technically, Dark Souls was inspired by the need to validate the future state that we were warned about in "The Muppet Christmas Carol".
I watched this for the first time tonight and why is the ghost of Christmas future a dark souls boss
Rewatching
December 22, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Technically, Dark Souls was inspired by the need to validate the future state that we were warned about in "The Muppet Christmas Carol".
I only survived babysitting two 7 year olds today through Kirby minigames, which provided the social contract.
Kirby ate so many eggs, you guys.
Kirby ate so many eggs, you guys.
December 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I only survived babysitting two 7 year olds today through Kirby minigames, which provided the social contract.
Kirby ate so many eggs, you guys.
Kirby ate so many eggs, you guys.
"Cast n Chill" is both a game and what I call my holidays when they align with AGDQ 2026.
December 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
"Cast n Chill" is both a game and what I call my holidays when they align with AGDQ 2026.
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I wrote a long article about Rieko Kodama, her career at Sega, the evolution of her company, the games she worked on (including some canceled games and/or games for which she is not credited), the status of women and working conditions in the video game industry, etc.
vgdensetsu.net/riekokodama/
vgdensetsu.net/riekokodama/
October 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I wrote a long article about Rieko Kodama, her career at Sega, the evolution of her company, the games she worked on (including some canceled games and/or games for which she is not credited), the status of women and working conditions in the video game industry, etc.
vgdensetsu.net/riekokodama/
vgdensetsu.net/riekokodama/
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I cannot even begin to say how ALIVE this article makes me. Oh my god. These stats are so JUICY. So much deeper cultural discussions to be had here with this breakdown.
Specifically that the one thing that was kind of 'acceptable' isn't even WHAT GENAI IS USED FOR.
Specifically that the one thing that was kind of 'acceptable' isn't even WHAT GENAI IS USED FOR.
everyone dislikes genai in games, but kids and story-focused players the most.
sounds like we'll be ok. just have to stay the course here and the "inevitable" new technology nobody likes will die. again.
quanticfoundry.com/2025/12/18/g...
sounds like we'll be ok. just have to stay the course here and the "inevitable" new technology nobody likes will die. again.
quanticfoundry.com/2025/12/18/g...
Gamers Are Overwhelmingly Negative About Gen AI in Video Games, but Attitudes Vary by Gender, Age, and Gaming Motivations.
Learn about how gender, age, and gaming motivations shape the perception of Gen AI in video games.
quanticfoundry.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I cannot even begin to say how ALIVE this article makes me. Oh my god. These stats are so JUICY. So much deeper cultural discussions to be had here with this breakdown.
Specifically that the one thing that was kind of 'acceptable' isn't even WHAT GENAI IS USED FOR.
Specifically that the one thing that was kind of 'acceptable' isn't even WHAT GENAI IS USED FOR.
The best Christmas gift is listening to TG's dad have a minor malfunction about when TG and I are going on our family holiday this year because we are still in Brisbane. 🤣🙌
Good sir: How does it feel when people adjust and grow new traditions without you?
#coparentingroguelike
Good sir: How does it feel when people adjust and grow new traditions without you?
#coparentingroguelike
December 20, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The best Christmas gift is listening to TG's dad have a minor malfunction about when TG and I are going on our family holiday this year because we are still in Brisbane. 🤣🙌
Good sir: How does it feel when people adjust and grow new traditions without you?
#coparentingroguelike
Good sir: How does it feel when people adjust and grow new traditions without you?
#coparentingroguelike
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Here's me. "Weaponising the Bondi tragedy is a betrayal of all our children"
Weaponising the Bondi tragedy is a betrayal of all our children - The Shot
Breathe, slowly. It helps. Cry if you need to. All of this hurts. But please understand, before we go any...
theshot.net.au
December 19, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Here's me. "Weaponising the Bondi tragedy is a betrayal of all our children"
A group of 10-13 year olds are currently hanging out down the road from me, throwing water bombs at passing cars.
BUT AT LEAST THEY ARE OUTSIDE WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND NOT ON SOCIAL MEDIA YEEEAAAAH 😝🤘
BUT AT LEAST THEY ARE OUTSIDE WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND NOT ON SOCIAL MEDIA YEEEAAAAH 😝🤘
December 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
A group of 10-13 year olds are currently hanging out down the road from me, throwing water bombs at passing cars.
BUT AT LEAST THEY ARE OUTSIDE WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND NOT ON SOCIAL MEDIA YEEEAAAAH 😝🤘
BUT AT LEAST THEY ARE OUTSIDE WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND NOT ON SOCIAL MEDIA YEEEAAAAH 😝🤘
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Our Discorders answered the question, 'what if the games of 2025 were Simpsons stills?' Judge the results for yourself.
December 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Our Discorders answered the question, 'what if the games of 2025 were Simpsons stills?' Judge the results for yourself.
Zelda games remain my favourite brand of fantasy because about 50% of the mainline games help us all believe that home ownership is democratically possible and procedurally equitable.
December 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Zelda games remain my favourite brand of fantasy because about 50% of the mainline games help us all believe that home ownership is democratically possible and procedurally equitable.
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something quite relevant to this that I completely forgot I wrote a few months ago"
"Australia’s lead advisor on fighting antisemitism has singled out X for successfully using artificial intelligence to “root out hate”
More: www.crikey.com.au/2025/07/11/a...
"Australia’s lead advisor on fighting antisemitism has singled out X for successfully using artificial intelligence to “root out hate”
More: www.crikey.com.au/2025/07/11/a...
December 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
something quite relevant to this that I completely forgot I wrote a few months ago"
"Australia’s lead advisor on fighting antisemitism has singled out X for successfully using artificial intelligence to “root out hate”
More: www.crikey.com.au/2025/07/11/a...
"Australia’s lead advisor on fighting antisemitism has singled out X for successfully using artificial intelligence to “root out hate”
More: www.crikey.com.au/2025/07/11/a...
When I do 7 minutes of "cleaning up a part of this house", the day is complete.
...But I have to extend to 10 minutes to listen to the Muda Kingdom theme from Super Mario Land.
...But I have to extend to 10 minutes to listen to the Muda Kingdom theme from Super Mario Land.
December 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
When I do 7 minutes of "cleaning up a part of this house", the day is complete.
...But I have to extend to 10 minutes to listen to the Muda Kingdom theme from Super Mario Land.
...But I have to extend to 10 minutes to listen to the Muda Kingdom theme from Super Mario Land.
Staying away from television for the next 16 days because the news is going to be stupid and reactionary and clickbaity.
December 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Staying away from television for the next 16 days because the news is going to be stupid and reactionary and clickbaity.
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In case you have never seen this.
December 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM
In case you have never seen this.
My daughter has friends. Some are girls. A couple are boys.
And apparently someone is fucking juvenile and telling her (and other adults) that she has a crush on one of them and he is her "boyfriend".
Stop placing my child into relationships. SHE IS SEVEN. You're being a pedo.
And apparently someone is fucking juvenile and telling her (and other adults) that she has a crush on one of them and he is her "boyfriend".
Stop placing my child into relationships. SHE IS SEVEN. You're being a pedo.
December 14, 2025 at 6:54 AM
My daughter has friends. Some are girls. A couple are boys.
And apparently someone is fucking juvenile and telling her (and other adults) that she has a crush on one of them and he is her "boyfriend".
Stop placing my child into relationships. SHE IS SEVEN. You're being a pedo.
And apparently someone is fucking juvenile and telling her (and other adults) that she has a crush on one of them and he is her "boyfriend".
Stop placing my child into relationships. SHE IS SEVEN. You're being a pedo.
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realizing learning a musical instrument is a fairly attainable intensive flow state that is normally reserved for competitive sports, or... hm rhythm games. except they keep getting deeper. if you enjoy Lumines or Crypt of the Necrodancer, for example, may I recommend... piano or guitar
December 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
realizing learning a musical instrument is a fairly attainable intensive flow state that is normally reserved for competitive sports, or... hm rhythm games. except they keep getting deeper. if you enjoy Lumines or Crypt of the Necrodancer, for example, may I recommend... piano or guitar
Living within 1km of a major shopping centre really pays off at Christmas.
All the exercise, none of the carpark trauma.
All the exercise, none of the carpark trauma.
December 14, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Living within 1km of a major shopping centre really pays off at Christmas.
All the exercise, none of the carpark trauma.
All the exercise, none of the carpark trauma.
Top takeaways from Game Awards 2025:
1. Should have played Clair Obscur.
2. Irrational desire to go back to play Diablo 4.
1. Should have played Clair Obscur.
2. Irrational desire to go back to play Diablo 4.
December 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Top takeaways from Game Awards 2025:
1. Should have played Clair Obscur.
2. Irrational desire to go back to play Diablo 4.
1. Should have played Clair Obscur.
2. Irrational desire to go back to play Diablo 4.
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