Declan
@gingerbearddeclan.bsky.social
Just an Irishman trying to make his way in this universe
Gaming and (sometimes) making games
Gen AI isn’t welcome here
Gaming and (sometimes) making games
Gen AI isn’t welcome here
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accidentally introduced a bug to the game where all the text got replaced with "you"
January 7, 2026 at 12:09 PM
accidentally introduced a bug to the game where all the text got replaced with "you"
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you there boy, what day is it?
what day? that would be AGDQ day, sir!
Then I haven't missed it!
what day? that would be AGDQ day, sir!
Then I haven't missed it!
January 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM
you there boy, what day is it?
what day? that would be AGDQ day, sir!
Then I haven't missed it!
what day? that would be AGDQ day, sir!
Then I haven't missed it!
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"Dublin is bleeding talent—and too many Irish employers are holding the knife."
www.linkedin.com/pulse/irish-...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/irish-...
Irish Employers Are Losing Staff to the Housing Crisis. Remote Work Is the Solution They're Still Resisting.
Listen, I need you to understand something about Dublin right now. I’ve spent more than 15 years in marketing and communications, five of them running European projects from Spain, Malta and Crete.
www.linkedin.com
December 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
"Dublin is bleeding talent—and too many Irish employers are holding the knife."
www.linkedin.com/pulse/irish-...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/irish-...
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With Critical Reflex being such a major player in the indie space, these accusations of covered up sexual harassment and unfair labour practices are all deeply disappointing and distressing. I hope this all gets tackled quickly and decisively.
noisypixel.net/critical-ref...
noisypixel.net/critical-ref...
Former Critical Reflex Employee Alleges Harassment And Unfair Labor Practices
Ex-employee Evelina Zemljic accuses Critical Reflex of sexual harassment, unpaid labor, and poor working conditions in a revealing YouTube exposé.
noisypixel.net
December 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
With Critical Reflex being such a major player in the indie space, these accusations of covered up sexual harassment and unfair labour practices are all deeply disappointing and distressing. I hope this all gets tackled quickly and decisively.
noisypixel.net/critical-ref...
noisypixel.net/critical-ref...
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Everyone who uses AI for content gen tries to justify it with increasingly bizarre mitigations from "we're only using it to prototype", "we're only using it to iterate", "we're only using it to fill in some gaps", "we're barely even using it", "hey it still took us all night", "it's not even good"
December 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Everyone who uses AI for content gen tries to justify it with increasingly bizarre mitigations from "we're only using it to prototype", "we're only using it to iterate", "we're only using it to fill in some gaps", "we're barely even using it", "hey it still took us all night", "it's not even good"
So much good faith and community trust burned all at once. This is sad to see.
I think it's nice when concept art shows the evolution of people's creative processes instead of a prompt, but what do I know
December 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
So much good faith and community trust burned all at once. This is sad to see.
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don't claim it.
doesn't matter that it's free.
Don't.
doesn't matter that it's free.
Don't.
Hogwarts Legacy is free on Epic Games Store. Mystery game is the next title buff.ly/HE94Ti2
December 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
don't claim it.
doesn't matter that it's free.
Don't.
doesn't matter that it's free.
Don't.
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This looks so good
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April 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This looks so good
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Hi folks, the website I originally wrote this for ended up getting to get way into crypto and advertising gambling and was nuked from the internet after getting sued.
I think it is some of my best writing and would appreciate if people could share it now it has a new home.
I think it is some of my best writing and would appreciate if people could share it now it has a new home.
Metaphor ReFantazio is a once-in-a-generation RPG. Its stunning world and smart combat system act as the backbone for its deeply political story filled with excellent characters.
@basicallilexi.bsky.social reviews.
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...
@basicallilexi.bsky.social reviews.
www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...
Review | Metaphor: ReFantazio - A Manifesto For A Hopeful Future — sonicmenu
Metaphor ReFantazio is a once in a generation RPG. It’s stunning world and smart combat system act as the backbone for its deeply political story filled with excellent characters. Lex Luddy reviews.
www.startmenu.co.uk
April 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Hi folks, the website I originally wrote this for ended up getting to get way into crypto and advertising gambling and was nuked from the internet after getting sued.
I think it is some of my best writing and would appreciate if people could share it now it has a new home.
I think it is some of my best writing and would appreciate if people could share it now it has a new home.
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Just what we needed. Donkey Kong's ahegao face.
April 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Just what we needed. Donkey Kong's ahegao face.
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Hunter...
The guild authorizes you to...
*coughs*
take a hit of this joint....
The guild authorizes you to...
*coughs*
take a hit of this joint....
March 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Hunter...
The guild authorizes you to...
*coughs*
take a hit of this joint....
The guild authorizes you to...
*coughs*
take a hit of this joint....
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i love speedrunners man the whole this just sounds like this
November 8, 2024 at 9:18 PM
i love speedrunners man the whole this just sounds like this
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Writer: We need a name for what jazz music is called in Star Wars
George Lucas: Jizz
Writer: Really? Um. Maybe instead it could-
Lucas: (eyes glowing, voice booming from the heavens, speaking an inevitable truth older than time itself) Jizz
George Lucas: Jizz
Writer: Really? Um. Maybe instead it could-
Lucas: (eyes glowing, voice booming from the heavens, speaking an inevitable truth older than time itself) Jizz
December 19, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Writer: We need a name for what jazz music is called in Star Wars
George Lucas: Jizz
Writer: Really? Um. Maybe instead it could-
Lucas: (eyes glowing, voice booming from the heavens, speaking an inevitable truth older than time itself) Jizz
George Lucas: Jizz
Writer: Really? Um. Maybe instead it could-
Lucas: (eyes glowing, voice booming from the heavens, speaking an inevitable truth older than time itself) Jizz
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The Game Awards made a TikTok with Pedro Eustache showing off all the flutes he played last week :’)
Flute Guy shows off his TGA flutes. #thegameawards
TikTok video by The Game Awards
www.tiktok.com
December 18, 2024 at 3:22 PM
The Game Awards made a TikTok with Pedro Eustache showing off all the flutes he played last week :’)
Would be truly something if one day my home became a real driving force for the industry I love.
REPORT: Over the last eight months I've been trying to get to the bottom of why (despite being the ideal candidate) Ireland is not a video game development hub. The answer?
A lack of government understanding surrounding the sector.
For Shacknews:
www.shacknews.com/article/1424...
A lack of government understanding surrounding the sector.
For Shacknews:
www.shacknews.com/article/1424...
Ireland is primed to be a video game development hub, so why hasn't it broken big?
Ireland is home to a well-educated, English-speaking, diverse workforce and is already the tech hub of Europe. So why hasn't it truly penetrated the video game industry?
www.shacknews.com
December 18, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Would be truly something if one day my home became a real driving force for the industry I love.
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Yes AI art is ugly, but that isn't the problem with AI art. AI art will get better and it will still be unacceptable.
AI art is built on stolen art. AI music is built on stolen music. AI videos are built on stolen videos. AI text is built on stolen text.
Across all mediums, fuck AI.
AI art is built on stolen art. AI music is built on stolen music. AI videos are built on stolen videos. AI text is built on stolen text.
Across all mediums, fuck AI.
December 3, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Yes AI art is ugly, but that isn't the problem with AI art. AI art will get better and it will still be unacceptable.
AI art is built on stolen art. AI music is built on stolen music. AI videos are built on stolen videos. AI text is built on stolen text.
Across all mediums, fuck AI.
AI art is built on stolen art. AI music is built on stolen music. AI videos are built on stolen videos. AI text is built on stolen text.
Across all mediums, fuck AI.
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From early childhood, I was always told that when it comes to international law, there were four countries to watch: Ireland and South Africa for justice, and the US and Israel for injustice. Almost four decades in, that seems to hold pretty well - maybe add England & Germany to the "bad" list.
December 16, 2024 at 4:46 AM
From early childhood, I was always told that when it comes to international law, there were four countries to watch: Ireland and South Africa for justice, and the US and Israel for injustice. Almost four decades in, that seems to hold pretty well - maybe add England & Germany to the "bad" list.
Chained Echoes sweep in 2025???
I am wondering: If the Game Awards now allow DLCs to win in every category could I be nominated next year as I was ignored the last time?
December 11, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Chained Echoes sweep in 2025???
The amount of hype I have for this is not insignificant
Eldrea is calling once again. Eldrea needs you. One. More. Time. Answer the call and prepare yourself for Ashes of Elrant, the official DLC for Chained Echoes.
Coming Q2 2025.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZqH...
Coming Q2 2025.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZqH...
Chained Echoes: Ashes of Elrant - Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Deck13
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2024 at 3:36 PM
The amount of hype I have for this is not insignificant
When the code does the thing and works (my dumb sprite boy moves)
#gamedev
#gamedev
a cartoon character from the emperor 's new groove is making an ok sign with his hands .
Alt: a cartoon character from the emperor 's new groove is making an ok sign with his hands .
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December 10, 2024 at 12:44 PM
When the code does the thing and works (my dumb sprite boy moves)
#gamedev
#gamedev