Forrest Shane
@gaminggumper.bsky.social
Gamer, husband and father. One of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
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We did a lot in 2025! If you like the show please support it - and if you haven't listened, now is a good time to start!
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-in 2025 we put out 75 hours 43 minutes and 59 seconds of show, including gaidens and patreon bonus episodes.
adding the video version (which Esper counts as different) and social clips (which are more work than you think!! a lot more!!!), 144 hours 23 minutes and 10 seconds.
-in 2025 we put out 75 hours 43 minutes and 59 seconds of show, including gaidens and patreon bonus episodes.
adding the video version (which Esper counts as different) and social clips (which are more work than you think!! a lot more!!!), 144 hours 23 minutes and 10 seconds.
January 1, 2026 at 1:54 AM
We did a lot in 2025! If you like the show please support it - and if you haven't listened, now is a good time to start!
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Oh, we launched the demo for The Killing Stone in October! Some of the most exciting AI work (game AI, not gen AI, sigh) I've done in my career, and my first project as a programming lead.
It'll be out in early 2026, give it a wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2781470/...
It'll be out in early 2026, give it a wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2781470/...
The Killing Stone on Steam
Beat the Devil at his own game. The Killing Stone is a deckbuilding card battler wrapped in a 17th century folk horror narrative. Clean the sins of a cursed family by bargaining against a series of de...
store.steampowered.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Oh, we launched the demo for The Killing Stone in October! Some of the most exciting AI work (game AI, not gen AI, sigh) I've done in my career, and my first project as a programming lead.
It'll be out in early 2026, give it a wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2781470/...
It'll be out in early 2026, give it a wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2781470/...
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orcas have the chance to do the funniest thing
December 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
orcas have the chance to do the funniest thing
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YOOOOOO AVC GOT MARC ON PSO! LET'S GO!
Sneaking in one final freelance piece before 2025 comes to an end. For @avclub.com: It took multiple consoles and a lot of experimenting, but Sega finally figured out how to make the internet work for them 25 years ago with Phantasy Star Online
25 years ago Sega finally figured out the internet with Phantasy Star Online
Phantasy Star Online's December 2000 release capped a decade of Sega experimenting with online gaming on consoles.
www.avclub.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:36 PM
YOOOOOO AVC GOT MARC ON PSO! LET'S GO!
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I've waited 3 years to make this post
December 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I've waited 3 years to make this post
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President Trump recently embraced kei cars, tiny vehicles that are popular in Asia but hard to get in the U.S. Kei car enthusiasts are delighted — but doubt whether much will change.
Can Americans learn to love tiny, cheap kei cars?
President Trump recently embraced kei cars, tiny vehicles that are popular in Asia but hard to get in the U.S. Kei car enthusiasts are delighted — but doubt whether much will change.
n.pr
December 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
President Trump recently embraced kei cars, tiny vehicles that are popular in Asia but hard to get in the U.S. Kei car enthusiasts are delighted — but doubt whether much will change.
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I posted a not fun update to my GoFundMe. I fell and broke my back. I'm almost certainly paralyzed for life. I'll start a new GoFundMe when I know more what my life will look like in the future, but until then donations will help with lost income and my mom to pay for gas and VERY expensive parking.
Donate to Support Darryl Mott's Medical Recovery, organized by Darryl Mott
I'm Darryl Mott, columnist covering tabletop roleplaying games and editor for multi… Darryl Mott needs your support for Support Darryl Mott's Medical Recovery
gofund.me
December 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I posted a not fun update to my GoFundMe. I fell and broke my back. I'm almost certainly paralyzed for life. I'll start a new GoFundMe when I know more what my life will look like in the future, but until then donations will help with lost income and my mom to pay for gas and VERY expensive parking.
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It depends on the IP and whether Nintendo thinks it can move at a premium price point. New games in the Mario, Zelda, and Super Smash Bros. series can likely command at least $80USD based on unit sales histories.
I don't think $80 will be the standard base price for first-party, though.
I don't think $80 will be the standard base price for first-party, though.
Will Nintendo Stick to $80 Games?
www.resetera.com/threads/13...
www.resetera.com/threads/13...
December 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM
It depends on the IP and whether Nintendo thinks it can move at a premium price point. New games in the Mario, Zelda, and Super Smash Bros. series can likely command at least $80USD based on unit sales histories.
I don't think $80 will be the standard base price for first-party, though.
I don't think $80 will be the standard base price for first-party, though.
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They are able to buy medical debt for just over 1.5¢ per dollar. They spent 10 mil to relieve 642 mil of debt. Every state should be doing this and maxing it out within the debt relief org’s normal rules.
Arizona cancels medical debt for almost half-a-million residents
www.knau.org/knau-and-ari...
www.knau.org/knau-and-ari...
Arizona cancels medical debt for almost half-a-million residents
Gov. Katie Hobbs' office says it's partnered with a nonprofit to erase $642 million in medical debt owed by almost half-a-million Arizonans.
www.knau.org
December 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM
They are able to buy medical debt for just over 1.5¢ per dollar. They spent 10 mil to relieve 642 mil of debt. Every state should be doing this and maxing it out within the debt relief org’s normal rules.
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Friend in Westchester NY is trying to place a very friendly cat that hangs out in their yard. The cat is good with other cats. Please spread the word. They’ll have to go to aspca if it gets much colder (yes they built a temp shelter plz read the screenshot). #adoptdontshop #Westchester #PeekskillNY
December 30, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Friend in Westchester NY is trying to place a very friendly cat that hangs out in their yard. The cat is good with other cats. Please spread the word. They’ll have to go to aspca if it gets much colder (yes they built a temp shelter plz read the screenshot). #adoptdontshop #Westchester #PeekskillNY
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car dealership should go straight to jail
December 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
car dealership should go straight to jail
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Nik’s funeral is taking place on 30th December at 1pm GMT. For those that can’t attend, the funeral will be live-streamed. We have tried to contact as many of Nik’s friends as we could, but we may have missed some. The link is watch.obitus.com username: cuma6886 pin:962499
watch.obitus
December 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Nik’s funeral is taking place on 30th December at 1pm GMT. For those that can’t attend, the funeral will be live-streamed. We have tried to contact as many of Nik’s friends as we could, but we may have missed some. The link is watch.obitus.com username: cuma6886 pin:962499
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Please share if you can. Nick was such a huge part of the mag.
Nik’s funeral is taking place on 30th December at 1pm GMT. For those that can’t attend, the funeral will be live-streamed. We have tried to contact as many of Nik’s friends as we could, but we may have missed some. The link is watch.obitus.com username: cuma6886 pin:962499
watch.obitus
December 29, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Please share if you can. Nick was such a huge part of the mag.
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“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what a US Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials. My column on the condemnation of good journalism.
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our journalists reach out to people they’re writing about to ensure fairness. But in this environment, they’ve found their efforts to do so are more likely to be vilified than appreciated.
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what a US Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials. My column on the condemnation of good journalism.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Don’t worry, we’re not changing our website. But we’re finally the owners of the real deal: a .com domain.
We Bought 404media.com
Don’t worry, we’re not changing our website. But we’re finally the owners of the real deal: a .com domain.
www.404media.co
December 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Don’t worry, we’re not changing our website. But we’re finally the owners of the real deal: a .com domain.
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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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They gave Balatro an 18+ only rating because it had poker cards in it.
Disney Solitaire has literal actual real money gambling with dark pattern lootbox microtransactions and is for ages 3 and above.
Disney Solitaire has literal actual real money gambling with dark pattern lootbox microtransactions and is for ages 3 and above.
Just had to check
December 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
They gave Balatro an 18+ only rating because it had poker cards in it.
Disney Solitaire has literal actual real money gambling with dark pattern lootbox microtransactions and is for ages 3 and above.
Disney Solitaire has literal actual real money gambling with dark pattern lootbox microtransactions and is for ages 3 and above.
Words are great.
December 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Words are great.
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ICYMI: Lumines Arise is an incredible culmination of much of Mizuguchi and Enhance's legacy, delivering something truly spectacular for Lex last month.
www.rewinder.co.uk/lumines-aris...
www.rewinder.co.uk/lumines-aris...
Lumines Arise Review: A Miraculous Follow-Up To The Perfect Game That I Needed Right Now
Lumines Arise is an incredible culmination of much of Mizuguchi and Enhance's legacy, and the result is something that Lex needed now more than ever.
www.rewinder.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
ICYMI: Lumines Arise is an incredible culmination of much of Mizuguchi and Enhance's legacy, delivering something truly spectacular for Lex last month.
www.rewinder.co.uk/lumines-aris...
www.rewinder.co.uk/lumines-aris...
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Area People Amazed At Discovery That Watching TV While Driving Is Distracting
Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its senses.
Rejoice! Carmakers Are Embracing Physical Buttons Again
Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its…
wrd.cm
December 28, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Area People Amazed At Discovery That Watching TV While Driving Is Distracting
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