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Did you know that an archaic name for the common kestrel was windfucker? Mods, please change my name.
Is it just me or do the first 10 seconds of this trailer look like AI slop?
The rest of the trailer looks terrible for different reasons.
The rest of the trailer looks terrible for different reasons.
Street Fighter | Game Awards Sneak Peek (2026 Movie)
YouTube video by Paramount Pictures
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Is it just me or do the first 10 seconds of this trailer look like AI slop?
The rest of the trailer looks terrible for different reasons.
The rest of the trailer looks terrible for different reasons.
WAIT. Sandfall just casually dropped free DLC for Expedition 33?
HELL YEAH!
HELL YEAH!
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's free DLC Verso's Drafts is out now
It's time for le photo mode and les nouveaux boss fights
www.polygon.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
WAIT. Sandfall just casually dropped free DLC for Expedition 33?
HELL YEAH!
HELL YEAH!
Oh, HELL YES.
Inject this directly into my eyeballs.
Inject this directly into my eyeballs.
CONTROL Resonant | Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Xbox
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Oh, HELL YES.
Inject this directly into my eyeballs.
Inject this directly into my eyeballs.
Jesus Christ, even fonts are political now.
They should switch to Comic Sans if they want to reflect the current state of American diplomacy.
They should switch to Comic Sans if they want to reflect the current state of American diplomacy.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that sans serif fonts aren’t suited for world-class diplomacy and ordered the department to drop Calibri in favor of Times New Roman, reversing a Biden-era policy intended to help employees who are visually impaired.
Calibri font banished as U.S. diplomacy returns to Times New Roman
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the Biden administration’s shift to a sans serif font, to assist people with vision issues, a “wasteful” diversity move.
wapo.st
December 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Jesus Christ, even fonts are political now.
They should switch to Comic Sans if they want to reflect the current state of American diplomacy.
They should switch to Comic Sans if they want to reflect the current state of American diplomacy.
Today I made about a dozen and a half calls to various places. About half I ended up talking to some AI agent trying to pretend it was a human.
It's somehow worse when the robots try to pretend to be human. It's insulting, makes me irrationally angry and very annoyed. I'd rather talk to a robot.
It's somehow worse when the robots try to pretend to be human. It's insulting, makes me irrationally angry and very annoyed. I'd rather talk to a robot.
December 5, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Today I made about a dozen and a half calls to various places. About half I ended up talking to some AI agent trying to pretend it was a human.
It's somehow worse when the robots try to pretend to be human. It's insulting, makes me irrationally angry and very annoyed. I'd rather talk to a robot.
It's somehow worse when the robots try to pretend to be human. It's insulting, makes me irrationally angry and very annoyed. I'd rather talk to a robot.
Just in case you need a vomit inducer, read this article.
Seriously, fuck Palantir.
Seriously, fuck Palantir.
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Alex Karp vows to use his "whole influence" on immigration and defense policy.
gizmodo.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Just in case you need a vomit inducer, read this article.
Seriously, fuck Palantir.
Seriously, fuck Palantir.
Looks like we need to visit Detroit and @heyitslauren.bsky.social real soon.
RoboCop statue stands in Eastern Market 15 years after viral tweet
A statue of RoboCop now stands in Eastern Market after 15 years of delays.
www.freep.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Looks like we need to visit Detroit and @heyitslauren.bsky.social real soon.
Woke up feeling optimistic and energized this morning. Should have taken that as a bad sign.
December 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Woke up feeling optimistic and energized this morning. Should have taken that as a bad sign.
I keep seeing people complain about how many awards Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been nominated for and won. Respectfully, IT DESERVES EVERY ONE OF THEM, POSSIBLY MORE.
Just a phenomenal game through and through. 11/10
Just a phenomenal game through and through. 11/10
December 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I keep seeing people complain about how many awards Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been nominated for and won. Respectfully, IT DESERVES EVERY ONE OF THEM, POSSIBLY MORE.
Just a phenomenal game through and through. 11/10
Just a phenomenal game through and through. 11/10
I just realized the other day I am an idiot and left a VERY important game off this list and it bothered me so much I had to find this post and amend it.
My Mt. Rushmore of RPGs:
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Skies of Arcadia
Grandia 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Honorable Mentions: Mass Effect 2, Starfield
My Mt. Rushmore of RPGs:
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Skies of Arcadia
Grandia 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Honorable Mentions: Mass Effect 2, Starfield
Skies of Arcadia
Grandia 2
Mass Effect 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Honorable Mention: Starfield
Grandia 2
Mass Effect 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Honorable Mention: Starfield
This came up in a slack discussion the other day: what would be on your personal Mount Rushmore of RPGs? (For non-Americans, this means 4 games)
For me, it's Star Wars KOTOR, Mass Effect 1, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and Ys Book I & II (TG-16 CD-ROM).
For me, it's Star Wars KOTOR, Mass Effect 1, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and Ys Book I & II (TG-16 CD-ROM).
December 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I just realized the other day I am an idiot and left a VERY important game off this list and it bothered me so much I had to find this post and amend it.
My Mt. Rushmore of RPGs:
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Skies of Arcadia
Grandia 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Honorable Mentions: Mass Effect 2, Starfield
My Mt. Rushmore of RPGs:
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Skies of Arcadia
Grandia 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Honorable Mentions: Mass Effect 2, Starfield
The first person to figure out how to make Windows games run reliably on an M series Mac will basically see me chuck money at their face.
Parallels and vmWare Fusion suck. I miss Boot Camp. I just want to play a game and not have DirectX tell me to go sit on a cactus.
Parallels and vmWare Fusion suck. I miss Boot Camp. I just want to play a game and not have DirectX tell me to go sit on a cactus.
November 29, 2025 at 4:41 AM
The first person to figure out how to make Windows games run reliably on an M series Mac will basically see me chuck money at their face.
Parallels and vmWare Fusion suck. I miss Boot Camp. I just want to play a game and not have DirectX tell me to go sit on a cactus.
Parallels and vmWare Fusion suck. I miss Boot Camp. I just want to play a game and not have DirectX tell me to go sit on a cactus.
If you need me, I'll be in my bunk.
Star Wars Official Restoration Leaks and future of Despecialized
YouTube video by Petr Harmy (Harmyfilm)
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
If you need me, I'll be in my bunk.
"He's not a pedophile, he's a rapist" is really not a strong defense.
The age of consent is at least 16 in all 50 states and the US Virgin Islands.
The age of consent is at least 16 in all 50 states and the US Virgin Islands.
Megyn Kelly: "I know somebody very close to this case…Jeffrey Epstein, in this person's view, was not a pedophile…He was into the barely legal type, like he liked 15 year old girls…He wasn't into like 8 year olds…There's a difference between a 15 year old and a 5 year old."
November 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
"He's not a pedophile, he's a rapist" is really not a strong defense.
The age of consent is at least 16 in all 50 states and the US Virgin Islands.
The age of consent is at least 16 in all 50 states and the US Virgin Islands.
SF6 Update:
Still in Silver 3. I'm in a bit of a stuck spot. I'm not sure what to focus on next. I'm not capitalizing on punishes enough, for sure. I'm way too reliant on Drive Impact, especially to set up a super. Combos past 2-3 hits seem unobtainable.
I'm not groking something here. Hmmm...
Still in Silver 3. I'm in a bit of a stuck spot. I'm not sure what to focus on next. I'm not capitalizing on punishes enough, for sure. I'm way too reliant on Drive Impact, especially to set up a super. Combos past 2-3 hits seem unobtainable.
I'm not groking something here. Hmmm...
Good news everybody! I crawled out of Silver 2 into Silver 3 last night in Street Fighter 6.
I have no idea what my end goal is here. 🤷♂️
Short term is still 1) Have fun ✅ and 2) Make Gold❓
I have no idea what my end goal is here. 🤷♂️
Short term is still 1) Have fun ✅ and 2) Make Gold❓
November 13, 2025 at 5:12 AM
SF6 Update:
Still in Silver 3. I'm in a bit of a stuck spot. I'm not sure what to focus on next. I'm not capitalizing on punishes enough, for sure. I'm way too reliant on Drive Impact, especially to set up a super. Combos past 2-3 hits seem unobtainable.
I'm not groking something here. Hmmm...
Still in Silver 3. I'm in a bit of a stuck spot. I'm not sure what to focus on next. I'm not capitalizing on punishes enough, for sure. I'm way too reliant on Drive Impact, especially to set up a super. Combos past 2-3 hits seem unobtainable.
I'm not groking something here. Hmmm...
Hi all, sorry for not updating sooner, but a sudden lake effect snow, a hip replacement (not mine), and general chaos got in the way.
We were able to raise $1280 for Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. Thanks to everyone who donated and who visited us on stream! You're all awesome!
We were able to raise $1280 for Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. Thanks to everyone who donated and who visited us on stream! You're all awesome!
Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.
bit.ly
November 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Hi all, sorry for not updating sooner, but a sudden lake effect snow, a hip replacement (not mine), and general chaos got in the way.
We were able to raise $1280 for Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. Thanks to everyone who donated and who visited us on stream! You're all awesome!
We were able to raise $1280 for Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. Thanks to everyone who donated and who visited us on stream! You're all awesome!
We’re back for Day 2 of our #ExtraLife weekend. Join us as we try to yank a fish shaped ship out of a colossal gelatinous cube. I’m sure nothing will go wrong.
#ExtraLifeGsmeDay
#ChangeKidsHealth
bit.ly/CircusInSpace
#ExtraLifeGsmeDay
#ChangeKidsHealth
bit.ly/CircusInSpace
November 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We’re back for Day 2 of our #ExtraLife weekend. Join us as we try to yank a fish shaped ship out of a colossal gelatinous cube. I’m sure nothing will go wrong.
#ExtraLifeGsmeDay
#ChangeKidsHealth
bit.ly/CircusInSpace
#ExtraLifeGsmeDay
#ChangeKidsHealth
bit.ly/CircusInSpace
This kitty has not taken damage ALL DAY. 14 hours and not a hit point lost.
You should punish him.
A $5 donation will buy the GM a D30 to lay the smack down. You can bring this cat low and keep him humble.
#ExtraLifeGameDay
#ChangeKidsHealth
bit.ly/CircusInSpace
You should punish him.
A $5 donation will buy the GM a D30 to lay the smack down. You can bring this cat low and keep him humble.
#ExtraLifeGameDay
#ChangeKidsHealth
bit.ly/CircusInSpace
November 9, 2025 at 4:52 AM
This kitty has not taken damage ALL DAY. 14 hours and not a hit point lost.
You should punish him.
A $5 donation will buy the GM a D30 to lay the smack down. You can bring this cat low and keep him humble.
#ExtraLifeGameDay
#ChangeKidsHealth
bit.ly/CircusInSpace
You should punish him.
A $5 donation will buy the GM a D30 to lay the smack down. You can bring this cat low and keep him humble.
#ExtraLifeGameDay
#ChangeKidsHealth
bit.ly/CircusInSpace
2 hours left in tonight’s stream! Get those last minute donations in to be eligible to win some great prizes! #ExtraLifeGameDay #ChangeKidsHealth
bit.ly/CircusInSpace
bit.ly/CircusInSpace
Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 4:19 AM
2 hours left in tonight’s stream! Get those last minute donations in to be eligible to win some great prizes! #ExtraLifeGameDay #ChangeKidsHealth
bit.ly/CircusInSpace
bit.ly/CircusInSpace
We’re live for #ExtraLifeGameDay and things are going… great?
Come visit us on stream and help us #ChangeKidsHealth, win prizes, and get our dice out of jail.
bit.ly/CircusInSpace
Come visit us on stream and help us #ChangeKidsHealth, win prizes, and get our dice out of jail.
bit.ly/CircusInSpace
November 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We’re live for #ExtraLifeGameDay and things are going… great?
Come visit us on stream and help us #ChangeKidsHealth, win prizes, and get our dice out of jail.
bit.ly/CircusInSpace
Come visit us on stream and help us #ChangeKidsHealth, win prizes, and get our dice out of jail.
bit.ly/CircusInSpace
It's nearly Game Day with @extralife4kids.bsky.social! We're back for our 7th year raising money for the kids at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis while playing 24 hours of Spelljammer D&D. Come join us at bit.ly/CircusInSpace starting at 9 AM CST on Nov. 8th to help us #ChangeKidsHealth
Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM
It's nearly Game Day with @extralife4kids.bsky.social! We're back for our 7th year raising money for the kids at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis while playing 24 hours of Spelljammer D&D. Come join us at bit.ly/CircusInSpace starting at 9 AM CST on Nov. 8th to help us #ChangeKidsHealth
I imagine Central City pizza is like St. Louis style/Pizza King; good, but in no way great. Basically a premium version of Totino's Party Pizza.
I feel like Gotham has two pizzas (sit down, Harvey): Chicago-like deep dish and New York style tossed.
Metropolis? Bready Colorado style, with hot dogs.
I feel like Gotham has two pizzas (sit down, Harvey): Chicago-like deep dish and New York style tossed.
Metropolis? Bready Colorado style, with hot dogs.
The more pressing issue is the difference between Gotham and Metropolis pizza. Also why Central City’s pizza is inherently superior.
November 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I imagine Central City pizza is like St. Louis style/Pizza King; good, but in no way great. Basically a premium version of Totino's Party Pizza.
I feel like Gotham has two pizzas (sit down, Harvey): Chicago-like deep dish and New York style tossed.
Metropolis? Bready Colorado style, with hot dogs.
I feel like Gotham has two pizzas (sit down, Harvey): Chicago-like deep dish and New York style tossed.
Metropolis? Bready Colorado style, with hot dogs.
Reposted by Kestrel
Sure big city mayors (helloooo Minneapolis and also the city they call “big east coast Minneapolis”) and off year states (hellloooo Virginia!) and props and stuff are bigger. But vote for school boards. Local really matters.
November 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Sure big city mayors (helloooo Minneapolis and also the city they call “big east coast Minneapolis”) and off year states (hellloooo Virginia!) and props and stuff are bigger. But vote for school boards. Local really matters.
Reposted by Kestrel
Hello welcome to bluesky. We have every kind of anti-government radical left of center, and also, baseball
November 2, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Hello welcome to bluesky. We have every kind of anti-government radical left of center, and also, baseball
A reminder: With SNAP benefits going away, if you see someone stealing food, no you fucking didn’t.
October 31, 2025 at 11:33 AM
A reminder: With SNAP benefits going away, if you see someone stealing food, no you fucking didn’t.
“US Armed Forces becomes corporate mercenary organization, paid by single anonymous oligarch.”
Fixed the headline for you, WaPo.
Fixed the headline for you, WaPo.
The Pentagon accepted a $130 million anonymous donation to pay active-duty troops during the government shutdown, a move that raises questions about private funding.
The contribution will only cover a small amount of the funds needed to pay the troops.
The contribution will only cover a small amount of the funds needed to pay the troops.
Pentagon to use $130 million anonymous donation to help pay troops
The amount is less than a day’s worth of salaries. Fiscal policy experts say the move also raises legal questions.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
“US Armed Forces becomes corporate mercenary organization, paid by single anonymous oligarch.”
Fixed the headline for you, WaPo.
Fixed the headline for you, WaPo.