GothicMess
@gothic-mess.itch.io
*sigh*
He/Him. Usually Gothic. I like coding. I like writing. I'm bad at both. Streaming at http://twitch.tv/GothicMess . VODs: youtube.com/@gothic_mess . http://ko-fi.com/gothicmess
He/Him. Usually Gothic. I like coding. I like writing. I'm bad at both. Streaming at http://twitch.tv/GothicMess . VODs: youtube.com/@gothic_mess . http://ko-fi.com/gothicmess
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Clair Obscur’s now confirmed Gen-AI usage during the development process has caused their IGA debut and GOTY wins to be retracted.
The IGAs Nomination Committee is officially retracting Debut Game and Game of the Year, awarding both categories to new recipients. Additionally, we are retracting one of the Indie Vanguard recipients.
Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
December 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Clair Obscur’s now confirmed Gen-AI usage during the development process has caused their IGA debut and GOTY wins to be retracted.
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Ninja turtles rule actually 💚
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles just took a strong stance against AI slop
The new theatrical short 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 – Lost in New Jersey' has an anti-AI message.
www.polygon.com
December 20, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Ninja turtles rule actually 💚
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That… seems pretty worth paying attention to.
December 20, 2025 at 1:21 AM
That… seems pretty worth paying attention to.
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periodically I'll see a backlash that goes a little too far or seems kinda unfair. i never say anything because i think we need to be kinda unhinged and zealous in our response to this shit. I'd take an honest-to-God crusade against this stuff over letting it proliferate.
December 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
periodically I'll see a backlash that goes a little too far or seems kinda unfair. i never say anything because i think we need to be kinda unhinged and zealous in our response to this shit. I'd take an honest-to-God crusade against this stuff over letting it proliferate.
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Most of us did not choose to write or draw or design so that we could put products on the shelf. We chose to do it because it’s a set of skills we enjoy exercising, that give us fulfillment.
It’s like asking a pro pitcher to just let a machine pitch for them. Fuck off and give me the ball.
It’s like asking a pro pitcher to just let a machine pitch for them. Fuck off and give me the ball.
December 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Most of us did not choose to write or draw or design so that we could put products on the shelf. We chose to do it because it’s a set of skills we enjoy exercising, that give us fulfillment.
It’s like asking a pro pitcher to just let a machine pitch for them. Fuck off and give me the ball.
It’s like asking a pro pitcher to just let a machine pitch for them. Fuck off and give me the ball.
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Naughty Dog sucks so much lmao
NEW: For the last seven weeks, Naughty Dog has enacted mandatory overtime for staff to finish an internal demo of their next game, Intergalactic. The game won't be out until 2027, leaving some staff wondering: If they're crunching now, what will next year be like? www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Naughty Dog Studio Orders Employee Overtime for ‘Intergalactic’
The Sony-owned gamemakers have been racing to hit a December deadline
www.bloomberg.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Naughty Dog sucks so much lmao
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The Xbox Boycott (Still) Matters
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Look man I don’t think the people being poisoned by data centers really care if you remove the generated assets before shipping, and I don’t really care if you “only” use the machine that stole my shit and convinced teens to off themselves for internal PowerPoints.
Cool motive. Still bullshit tho.
Cool motive. Still bullshit tho.
December 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Look man I don’t think the people being poisoned by data centers really care if you remove the generated assets before shipping, and I don’t really care if you “only” use the machine that stole my shit and convinced teens to off themselves for internal PowerPoints.
Cool motive. Still bullshit tho.
Cool motive. Still bullshit tho.
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I've seen lots of acceleration due to the use of AI: acceleration of inequality, acceleration of climate catastrophe, acceleration of slop, acceleration of trust collapse, acceleration of scams, acceleration of model collapsed acceleration of misinformation, acceleration of drought
December 17, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I've seen lots of acceleration due to the use of AI: acceleration of inequality, acceleration of climate catastrophe, acceleration of slop, acceleration of trust collapse, acceleration of scams, acceleration of model collapsed acceleration of misinformation, acceleration of drought
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Generative AI: worsen your reputation and mildly lower your productivity in one easy step.
December 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Generative AI: worsen your reputation and mildly lower your productivity in one easy step.
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In a lot of ways, Larian was a poster child (alongside folks like Remedy) for how retaining a team and continuing to refine a toolset makes seemingly impossible things achievable.
Why spend 2 years talking about how critical this was to BG3's existence--and then say major parts of it don't matter?
Why spend 2 years talking about how critical this was to BG3's existence--and then say major parts of it don't matter?
December 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
In a lot of ways, Larian was a poster child (alongside folks like Remedy) for how retaining a team and continuing to refine a toolset makes seemingly impossible things achievable.
Why spend 2 years talking about how critical this was to BG3's existence--and then say major parts of it don't matter?
Why spend 2 years talking about how critical this was to BG3's existence--and then say major parts of it don't matter?
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America, you've spoken loud and clear: you do not like being stabbed in the dick with an ice pick. But what if stabbing yourself in the dick with an ice pick is the only way to fight, idk, climate change or whatever?
December 16, 2025 at 2:36 AM
America, you've spoken loud and clear: you do not like being stabbed in the dick with an ice pick. But what if stabbing yourself in the dick with an ice pick is the only way to fight, idk, climate change or whatever?
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✨DRIVEATHON ✨
this Friday (Dec 19th)
@ 11am EST/4pm GMT
Over at twitch.tv/zeldaquinn7
to help pay for my driver’s licence🚗🚘
There’s:
- fun* games
- silly* coop
- entertaining* rp
All sorts of amusing incentives like live Christmas carolling🤶💜
(*fun, silliness & entertainment not guaranteed)
this Friday (Dec 19th)
@ 11am EST/4pm GMT
Over at twitch.tv/zeldaquinn7
to help pay for my driver’s licence🚗🚘
There’s:
- fun* games
- silly* coop
- entertaining* rp
All sorts of amusing incentives like live Christmas carolling🤶💜
(*fun, silliness & entertainment not guaranteed)
December 15, 2025 at 9:27 PM
✨DRIVEATHON ✨
this Friday (Dec 19th)
@ 11am EST/4pm GMT
Over at twitch.tv/zeldaquinn7
to help pay for my driver’s licence🚗🚘
There’s:
- fun* games
- silly* coop
- entertaining* rp
All sorts of amusing incentives like live Christmas carolling🤶💜
(*fun, silliness & entertainment not guaranteed)
this Friday (Dec 19th)
@ 11am EST/4pm GMT
Over at twitch.tv/zeldaquinn7
to help pay for my driver’s licence🚗🚘
There’s:
- fun* games
- silly* coop
- entertaining* rp
All sorts of amusing incentives like live Christmas carolling🤶💜
(*fun, silliness & entertainment not guaranteed)
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Day 1 of 3 of our @lupus.org fundraiser for Twitch #TogetherForGood !! 💜
I have some awesome auction items up for grabs! Come by stream today to find out how to snag them! Which one is your favorite?😊
4pm PT. See you there!
I have some awesome auction items up for grabs! Come by stream today to find out how to snag them! Which one is your favorite?😊
4pm PT. See you there!
November 28, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Day 1 of 3 of our @lupus.org fundraiser for Twitch #TogetherForGood !! 💜
I have some awesome auction items up for grabs! Come by stream today to find out how to snag them! Which one is your favorite?😊
4pm PT. See you there!
I have some awesome auction items up for grabs! Come by stream today to find out how to snag them! Which one is your favorite?😊
4pm PT. See you there!
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Here it is with the byline and alt text
November 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Here it is with the byline and alt text
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🦃🎮 Creator Day returns this Friday with the start of our Black Friday 2025 Sitewide Sale. For 24 hours we'll waive our free on all transactions. Over 15,000 projects to be on sale from this Friday through December 3rd. More details here itch.io/blog/1124058/creator...
November 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
🦃🎮 Creator Day returns this Friday with the start of our Black Friday 2025 Sitewide Sale. For 24 hours we'll waive our free on all transactions. Over 15,000 projects to be on sale from this Friday through December 3rd. More details here itch.io/blog/1124058/creator...
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💫ACCEPTING COMMISSIONS💫
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Portfolio 🎨 dannodesigns.com/portfolio
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Fill out the applicable *request form* on the website or inquire via email 💌 Feel free to ask any questions!
#commissions
I offer the following types including animated emotes & sub badges!
Portfolio 🎨 dannodesigns.com/portfolio
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Fill out the applicable *request form* on the website or inquire via email 💌 Feel free to ask any questions!
#commissions
November 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
💫ACCEPTING COMMISSIONS💫
I offer the following types including animated emotes & sub badges!
Portfolio 🎨 dannodesigns.com/portfolio
Info/Pricing✍️ dannodesigns.com/commissions
Fill out the applicable *request form* on the website or inquire via email 💌 Feel free to ask any questions!
#commissions
I offer the following types including animated emotes & sub badges!
Portfolio 🎨 dannodesigns.com/portfolio
Info/Pricing✍️ dannodesigns.com/commissions
Fill out the applicable *request form* on the website or inquire via email 💌 Feel free to ask any questions!
#commissions
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oh whoa the models aren't just getting better and better consistently huh
November 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
oh whoa the models aren't just getting better and better consistently huh
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If we have a kid we are absolutely forbidding Roblox. I know I will inevitably cave on a number of other stupid things all their little friends are doing, but this is a hard line in the sand that no amount of screaming will change.
Oh my god that is the worst possible answer
November 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
If we have a kid we are absolutely forbidding Roblox. I know I will inevitably cave on a number of other stupid things all their little friends are doing, but this is a hard line in the sand that no amount of screaming will change.
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Not now, not ever.
November 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Not now, not ever.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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The annoying thing about the "oh we left a placeholder" generative AI slop excuse is that that is EXACTLY NOT how you should be using placeholders. Anything "not obviously terrible with a panicked hurried half-awake glance" is getting shipped.
In gamedev, if you're using a placeholder asset, best practices involve marking it as placeholder so garishly and offensively clearly PLACEHOLDER that you can't possibly miss it. Also flagging that asset in the dev process so it can be identified quickly before the final build.
November 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The annoying thing about the "oh we left a placeholder" generative AI slop excuse is that that is EXACTLY NOT how you should be using placeholders. Anything "not obviously terrible with a panicked hurried half-awake glance" is getting shipped.
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This is what a placeholder asset looks like.
November 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This is what a placeholder asset looks like.
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Get ready...it's almost time to ROCK for @stjudeplaylive.bsky.social! My shift for @metalmealmeltdown.com is coming up 🤘
When: November 16th - 9am to 12pm PT
Where: twitch.tv/katiepetersplays
Let's rock out, cook, and raise money for a wonderful cause! 🎸
When: November 16th - 9am to 12pm PT
Where: twitch.tv/katiepetersplays
Let's rock out, cook, and raise money for a wonderful cause! 🎸
November 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Get ready...it's almost time to ROCK for @stjudeplaylive.bsky.social! My shift for @metalmealmeltdown.com is coming up 🤘
When: November 16th - 9am to 12pm PT
Where: twitch.tv/katiepetersplays
Let's rock out, cook, and raise money for a wonderful cause! 🎸
When: November 16th - 9am to 12pm PT
Where: twitch.tv/katiepetersplays
Let's rock out, cook, and raise money for a wonderful cause! 🎸
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So thats CoD, Arc Raiders and The Alters in for games that 'Used AI Slop But Dont Think We'd Notice or Care'
Call of Duty isn't even hiding the fact that loads of its calling cards and other unlockables are AI generated this year.
For one of the biggest video game franchises in the world this is pretty disgusting...
For one of the biggest video game franchises in the world this is pretty disgusting...
November 15, 2025 at 1:51 AM
So thats CoD, Arc Raiders and The Alters in for games that 'Used AI Slop But Dont Think We'd Notice or Care'