Justin Pruett
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Justin Pruett
@jwpruett.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Hello, Bluesky. Here’s a list of 10 video game franchises I love:
Persona
Pokémon
Kingdom Hearts
Final Fantasy
Dragon Age
The Last of Us
Uncharted
Infamous
Dragon Quest
Baldur’s Gate
Persona
Pokémon
Kingdom Hearts
Final Fantasy
Dragon Age
The Last of Us
Uncharted
Infamous
Dragon Quest
Baldur’s Gate
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This hurricane season, as people lose everything and lives are lost, remember who voted for this. Intentionally.
July 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This hurricane season, as people lose everything and lives are lost, remember who voted for this. Intentionally.
I’ll take “People who deserve only misery for the rest of their lives” for 500, Alex. We’re piling them up in 2025.
Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing - after the Microsoft layoffs - suggesting on Linkedin that may maybe people who have been let go should turn to AI for help. He seriously thought posting this would be a good idea.
![Post from Matt Turnbull:
These are really challenging times, and if you’re navigating a layoff or even quietly preparing for one, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone.
I know these types of tools engender strong feelings in people, but I'd be remiss in not trying to offer the best advice I can under the circumstances. I’ve been experimenting with ways to use LLM AI tools (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss.
Here are some prompt ideas and use cases that might help if you're feeling overwhelmed:
Career Planning Prompts:
“Act as a career coach. I’ve been laid off from a [role] in the game industry. Help me build a 30-day plan to regroup, research new roles, and start applying without burning out.”
“What kinds of game industry jobs could I pivot to with experience in [Production/Narrative/LiveOps/etc.]?”
Resume & LinkedIn Help
“Here’s my current resume. Give me three tailored versions: one for AAA, one for platform/publishing roles, and one for startup/small studio leadership.”
“Rewrite this resume bullet to highlight impact and metrics.”
“Draft a new LinkedIn ‘About Me’ section that focuses on my leadership style, shipped titles, and vision for game development.”
Networking & Outreach
“Draft a friendly message I can send to old coworkers letting them know I’m exploring new opportunities.”
“Write a warm intro message for reaching out to someone at [studio name] about a job posting.”
Emotional Clarity & Confidence
“I’m struggling with imposter syndrome after being laid off. Can you help me reframe this experience in a way that reminds me what I’m good at?”
No AI tool is a replacement for your voice or your lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is scarce, these tools can help get you unstuck faster, calmer, and with more clarity.
If this helps, feel free to share with others in your network.
Stay kind, stay smart, stay connected.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qpbuxrel3f3njvjw5rakf532/bafkreiei32dnyvihcdgifb5niw7rf65o2obawz5nschbc4czojo4ecgz4u@jpeg)
July 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I’ll take “People who deserve only misery for the rest of their lives” for 500, Alex. We’re piling them up in 2025.
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“Woke”:
Intelligent. Awake. Aware. Cultured. Empathetic. Caring. Cognizant. Educated. Not asleep. Critical thinker.
…and yet people use it as an insult? Huh.
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Intelligent. Awake. Aware. Cultured. Empathetic. Caring. Cognizant. Educated. Not asleep. Critical thinker.
…and yet people use it as an insult? Huh.
(•_•)
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June 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
“Woke”:
Intelligent. Awake. Aware. Cultured. Empathetic. Caring. Cognizant. Educated. Not asleep. Critical thinker.
…and yet people use it as an insult? Huh.
(•_•)
( •_•)>⌐■-■
(⌐■_■)
Intelligent. Awake. Aware. Cultured. Empathetic. Caring. Cognizant. Educated. Not asleep. Critical thinker.
…and yet people use it as an insult? Huh.
(•_•)
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Just platinum’d Persona 5 Royal after five years. Gonna go cry forever now. #Persona5Royal
June 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Just platinum’d Persona 5 Royal after five years. Gonna go cry forever now. #Persona5Royal
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Just wrapped my Orphan Black rewatch and am a sobbing mess.
I know this series has a devoted fanbase (myself included), but it's a crime that it's almost never mentioned as one of the greatest sci-fi TV shows ever made. It had everything!!
I know this series has a devoted fanbase (myself included), but it's a crime that it's almost never mentioned as one of the greatest sci-fi TV shows ever made. It had everything!!
June 17, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Just wrapped my Orphan Black rewatch and am a sobbing mess.
I know this series has a devoted fanbase (myself included), but it's a crime that it's almost never mentioned as one of the greatest sci-fi TV shows ever made. It had everything!!
I know this series has a devoted fanbase (myself included), but it's a crime that it's almost never mentioned as one of the greatest sci-fi TV shows ever made. It had everything!!
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Patreon is raising the percentage it takes from new creators (again), from 8% to 10%, on August 4. People with existing Patreon pages get grandfathered into the old rate. If you're thinking about making a page, best to do it and publish it now.
June 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Patreon is raising the percentage it takes from new creators (again), from 8% to 10%, on August 4. People with existing Patreon pages get grandfathered into the old rate. If you're thinking about making a page, best to do it and publish it now.
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Let’s not mince words on exactly what the MAGA movement is.
June 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Let’s not mince words on exactly what the MAGA movement is.
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The first Sight-In Games Summer Spotlight is here! A curated list of 25 indie games that you may have missed during this showcase season.
Enjoy!
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Enjoy!
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/06/13/t...
The Sight-In Games Summer Spotlight 2025
The first Sight-In Games Summer Spotlight is here with a curated list of 25 indie games you may have missed.
sightingames.wordpress.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The first Sight-In Games Summer Spotlight is here! A curated list of 25 indie games that you may have missed during this showcase season.
Enjoy!
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/06/13/t...
Enjoy!
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/06/13/t...
Just makes me sad, what could have been. Dragon Age’s story was so special once.
NEW: What went wrong with Dragon Age: The Veilguard? Why was the writing so tonally inconsistent? Why did it feel so shallow? Why were there so few choices?
Really, after ten years of turbulence, it was a miracle that anything came out at all. This is the story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Really, after ten years of turbulence, it was a miracle that anything came out at all. This is the story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Inside the ‘Dragon Age’ Debacle That Gutted EA’s BioWare Studio
The latest game in BioWare’s fantasy role-playing series went through ten years of development turmoil
www.bloomberg.com
June 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Just makes me sad, what could have been. Dragon Age’s story was so special once.
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I wish I could say I enjoyed my time with “to a T” more than I did, but so much of its heart and charm are buried underneath poor gameplay and technical issues.
Here’s my review.
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Here’s my review.
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Review – to a T
Despite its charm and heartfelt story, to a T struggles from poor gameplay and technical issues.
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June 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I wish I could say I enjoyed my time with “to a T” more than I did, but so much of its heart and charm are buried underneath poor gameplay and technical issues.
Here’s my review.
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/06/06/r...
Here’s my review.
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/06/06/r...
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Whew. My 250th review is live.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a game destined to go down as an all-time great, and I doubt anything will top it for Game of the Year.
Here’s my review!
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/06/03/r...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a game destined to go down as an all-time great, and I doubt anything will top it for Game of the Year.
Here’s my review!
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/06/03/r...
Review – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
A newcomer has entered the hall of RPG greats with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
sightingames.wordpress.com
June 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Whew. My 250th review is live.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a game destined to go down as an all-time great, and I doubt anything will top it for Game of the Year.
Here’s my review!
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/06/03/r...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a game destined to go down as an all-time great, and I doubt anything will top it for Game of the Year.
Here’s my review!
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/06/03/r...
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Desperloch | Age of Umbra | Episode 1
YouTube video by Critical Role
youtu.be
June 3, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Persona 5 gang: “We’re going to this building in public to do recon, but we can’t be seen.”
Also P5 gang: “let’s all 7 of us meet right in front of said building and talk about it for 10 minutes”
Love this game, it’s silly bullshit and all. 😂
Also P5 gang: “let’s all 7 of us meet right in front of said building and talk about it for 10 minutes”
Love this game, it’s silly bullshit and all. 😂
June 2, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Persona 5 gang: “We’re going to this building in public to do recon, but we can’t be seen.”
Also P5 gang: “let’s all 7 of us meet right in front of said building and talk about it for 10 minutes”
Love this game, it’s silly bullshit and all. 😂
Also P5 gang: “let’s all 7 of us meet right in front of said building and talk about it for 10 minutes”
Love this game, it’s silly bullshit and all. 😂
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Getting in some light reading...
May 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Getting in some light reading...
Persona 5 Royal is the greatest game ever made. Picked up a playthrough from months back, 70 hours in, and I’m still as invested as I was in 2017.
May 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Persona 5 Royal is the greatest game ever made. Picked up a playthrough from months back, 70 hours in, and I’m still as invested as I was in 2017.
Unsurprisingly, Expedition 33 Creative Director Guillaume Broche is an incredibly smart man.
Expedition 33 Creative Director Guillaume Broche says Persona 5 is the best game in the world when it comes to battle and UI design!
“I think Persona 5 is the best game in the world when it comes to battle depictions and UI design.”
news.denfaminicogamer.jp/interview/2505…
“I think Persona 5 is the best game in the world when it comes to battle depictions and UI design.”
news.denfaminicogamer.jp/interview/2505…
May 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Unsurprisingly, Expedition 33 Creative Director Guillaume Broche is an incredibly smart man.
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I love the Last of Us but man I'm sick of The Last of Us
May 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I love the Last of Us but man I'm sick of The Last of Us
This week with Game Pass I have played multiple hours of: Expedition 33, Forza Horizon 5, Persona 3 Reload DLC, and Eternal Strands. Game Pass is such a good service.
May 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
This week with Game Pass I have played multiple hours of: Expedition 33, Forza Horizon 5, Persona 3 Reload DLC, and Eternal Strands. Game Pass is such a good service.
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10 years ago today, Kevin Owens made his WWE main roster debut and laid out John Cena.
What a moment for KO
What a moment for KO
May 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
10 years ago today, Kevin Owens made his WWE main roster debut and laid out John Cena.
What a moment for KO
What a moment for KO
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Why do people say "itemized list"? What other kind of list is there?
a man in a cowboy hat is driving a car and says does n't seem logical to me
ALT: a man in a cowboy hat is driving a car and says does n't seem logical to me
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May 19, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Why do people say "itemized list"? What other kind of list is there?
Insane to me that music this good was made in the 80’s, but so many people listened to hair metal (🤮) instead. youtu.be/7xxgRUyzgs0?...
Living Colour - Cult Of Personality (Official Video)
YouTube video by LivingColourVEVO
youtu.be
May 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Insane to me that music this good was made in the 80’s, but so many people listened to hair metal (🤮) instead. youtu.be/7xxgRUyzgs0?...
Rolled credits on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Incredible game, what a special experience. I don’t know if I’m done with it or if I’ll finish up the extra bosses, but I’ll be thinking about this game for a long time regardless.
May 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Rolled credits on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Incredible game, what a special experience. I don’t know if I’m done with it or if I’ll finish up the extra bosses, but I’ll be thinking about this game for a long time regardless.
Promo of 2025. She’s talking about wrestling, right? Right…?
May 9, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Promo of 2025. She’s talking about wrestling, right? Right…?
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Here's the intro Roger and Ben cooked up for my PAX East keynote. 😡
If you missed it, we're planning to post the whole show as next week's Kinda Funny Podcast!
If you missed it, we're planning to post the whole show as next week's Kinda Funny Podcast!
May 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Here's the intro Roger and Ben cooked up for my PAX East keynote. 😡
If you missed it, we're planning to post the whole show as next week's Kinda Funny Podcast!
If you missed it, we're planning to post the whole show as next week's Kinda Funny Podcast!