Caleb Sawyer
@lubwub.bsky.social
Father/Journalist/Podcaster/Voice Actor. Founder of NerdyBits | Adjunct Prof @ Webster University - Game Design (He/Him) | DMs Open
https://linktr.ee/LubWub
https://linktr.ee/LubWub
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we'll launch mothership.blog in its final form on jan. 26, featuring stories by amazing writers like @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social, @nicoleclark.bsky.social, @susanapolo.bsky.social, @supercrip1994.bsky.social, & @applecider.bsky.social. you can subscribe early for a LIFETIME 15% OFF discount!!
Board the Mothership.
You're just in time.
A couple weeks from now, on January 26, 2026, we'll be launching the full version of our new gaming website, Mothership, which aims to analyze games specifically through the...
mothership.blog
January 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
we'll launch mothership.blog in its final form on jan. 26, featuring stories by amazing writers like @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social, @nicoleclark.bsky.social, @susanapolo.bsky.social, @supercrip1994.bsky.social, & @applecider.bsky.social. you can subscribe early for a LIFETIME 15% OFF discount!!
The old imperial machine is creaking back into action again. Only the groaning isn’t discontent, it’s the sound of all the old and decrepit little gears still in the works, cheering another opportunity to oil their hides with the blood of the poor.
January 7, 2026 at 1:08 AM
The old imperial machine is creaking back into action again. Only the groaning isn’t discontent, it’s the sound of all the old and decrepit little gears still in the works, cheering another opportunity to oil their hides with the blood of the poor.
I’m deeply, profoundly lonely currently. And I presume for a long while, since my patterns are deeply set. I stopped podcasting in march, have struggle writing, and just kind of waft through each day like a ghost. Looking to find a way out of it soon. But goddammit does it feel endless.
January 3, 2026 at 9:07 AM
I’m deeply, profoundly lonely currently. And I presume for a long while, since my patterns are deeply set. I stopped podcasting in march, have struggle writing, and just kind of waft through each day like a ghost. Looking to find a way out of it soon. But goddammit does it feel endless.
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
What a tragedy. Such a cool guy who seemed to care so much about the people around him.
December 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
What a tragedy. Such a cool guy who seemed to care so much about the people around him.
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"concept artists can experiment with AI to make their lives easi-"
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
December 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"concept artists can experiment with AI to make their lives easi-"
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
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Really admire great video journalism, especially for video games. Very good video here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybj1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybj1...
Why We're Boycotting Xbox (and Maybe You Should Too)
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Really admire great video journalism, especially for video games. Very good video here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybj1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybj1...
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I don't know why the idea of developing concept art with AI is somehow meant to convince us that AI isn't replacing creative professions, when concept art is one of the single most creative and imaginative parts of the entire development process.
December 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I don't know why the idea of developing concept art with AI is somehow meant to convince us that AI isn't replacing creative professions, when concept art is one of the single most creative and imaginative parts of the entire development process.
Every once in a while I’m reminded of the Star Wars game that never was.
December 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Every once in a while I’m reminded of the Star Wars game that never was.
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Hey. It's Christmas soon. I will be celebrating it alone.
2025 was one of the toughest years of my life, and I had to work so hard, my health tanked badly.
If you like my work and think I should have a good Christmas, I'll post a pic and thanks if you send something
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
2025 was one of the toughest years of my life, and I had to work so hard, my health tanked badly.
If you like my work and think I should have a good Christmas, I'll post a pic and thanks if you send something
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Check out my list on Amazon
www.amazon.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Hey. It's Christmas soon. I will be celebrating it alone.
2025 was one of the toughest years of my life, and I had to work so hard, my health tanked badly.
If you like my work and think I should have a good Christmas, I'll post a pic and thanks if you send something
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
2025 was one of the toughest years of my life, and I had to work so hard, my health tanked badly.
If you like my work and think I should have a good Christmas, I'll post a pic and thanks if you send something
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
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The Indie Game Awards air on Dec. 18th, streaming on IGN, GameSpot, and Six One Indie.
It’s not a night for new trailers, but a night to celebrate global devs who swung for the fences with unrestricted creative freedom.
🕐 IGAs Countdown: 6:30 PM ET
🏆 Ceremony: 6:50 PM ET
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
It’s not a night for new trailers, but a night to celebrate global devs who swung for the fences with unrestricted creative freedom.
🕐 IGAs Countdown: 6:30 PM ET
🏆 Ceremony: 6:50 PM ET
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Indie Game Awards air on Dec. 18th, streaming on IGN, GameSpot, and Six One Indie.
It’s not a night for new trailers, but a night to celebrate global devs who swung for the fences with unrestricted creative freedom.
🕐 IGAs Countdown: 6:30 PM ET
🏆 Ceremony: 6:50 PM ET
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
It’s not a night for new trailers, but a night to celebrate global devs who swung for the fences with unrestricted creative freedom.
🕐 IGAs Countdown: 6:30 PM ET
🏆 Ceremony: 6:50 PM ET
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
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we contain multitudes 😌😌😌
but no seriously, all of us love a different games, and the fact that we're venturing in such a different direction with this project is a result of valuing our individual team members' creativity, trusting the process not letting ourselves be put into a box 🥰💖
but no seriously, all of us love a different games, and the fact that we're venturing in such a different direction with this project is a result of valuing our individual team members' creativity, trusting the process not letting ourselves be put into a box 🥰💖
surprised how versatile okomotive is
December 12, 2025 at 9:22 AM
we contain multitudes 😌😌😌
but no seriously, all of us love a different games, and the fact that we're venturing in such a different direction with this project is a result of valuing our individual team members' creativity, trusting the process not letting ourselves be put into a box 🥰💖
but no seriously, all of us love a different games, and the fact that we're venturing in such a different direction with this project is a result of valuing our individual team members' creativity, trusting the process not letting ourselves be put into a box 🥰💖
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Interested in game-writing?
In early 2026 we'll be publishing a kaleidoscope: short articles by 100+ game writers - experts, freelancers, and juniors - about the craft.
~1/3 of them are in: multiple bangers, from some very famous names and games.
Sign up to be notified when it's ready here:
In early 2026 we'll be publishing a kaleidoscope: short articles by 100+ game writers - experts, freelancers, and juniors - about the craft.
~1/3 of them are in: multiple bangers, from some very famous names and games.
Sign up to be notified when it's ready here:
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In early 2026 we’ll be publishing The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope, a collection of over 100 short essays by game writers about writing.
Featuring some very famous names, some highly experienced free...
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December 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Interested in game-writing?
In early 2026 we'll be publishing a kaleidoscope: short articles by 100+ game writers - experts, freelancers, and juniors - about the craft.
~1/3 of them are in: multiple bangers, from some very famous names and games.
Sign up to be notified when it's ready here:
In early 2026 we'll be publishing a kaleidoscope: short articles by 100+ game writers - experts, freelancers, and juniors - about the craft.
~1/3 of them are in: multiple bangers, from some very famous names and games.
Sign up to be notified when it's ready here:
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December 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Another little thought-pebble for consideration:
I think part of the reason why people like Taylor Swift can become so culturally dominant is because of the whole white supremacy thing of turning white people into a monolith that robs white people of any kind of real culture. That empty space is
I think part of the reason why people like Taylor Swift can become so culturally dominant is because of the whole white supremacy thing of turning white people into a monolith that robs white people of any kind of real culture. That empty space is
Probably a 🧵
So I’ll admit that for a long time, I brushed off a lot of the criticism of Taylor Swift as misogyny. I wasn’t a huge fan during the early years, but a lot of what people had to say about her *was* misogynistic. And sure, she was manufactured, but so was N*Sync, right?
So I’ll admit that for a long time, I brushed off a lot of the criticism of Taylor Swift as misogyny. I wasn’t a huge fan during the early years, but a lot of what people had to say about her *was* misogynistic. And sure, she was manufactured, but so was N*Sync, right?
December 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Another little thought-pebble for consideration:
I think part of the reason why people like Taylor Swift can become so culturally dominant is because of the whole white supremacy thing of turning white people into a monolith that robs white people of any kind of real culture. That empty space is
I think part of the reason why people like Taylor Swift can become so culturally dominant is because of the whole white supremacy thing of turning white people into a monolith that robs white people of any kind of real culture. That empty space is
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Folks, our Makeship campaign for Calicorn plushies is SO CLOSE to being fully funded 🥹🙏💖
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Folks, our Makeship campaign for Calicorn plushies is SO CLOSE to being fully funded 🥹🙏💖
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i am going completely insane watching gamers make up shit about horses and interrogating every single thing the devs have said for inconsistencies and then deciding well it probably had cp in it. this is the easy mode version of the kinds of censorship that are to come and you're failing like babies
December 4, 2025 at 7:03 AM
i am going completely insane watching gamers make up shit about horses and interrogating every single thing the devs have said for inconsistencies and then deciding well it probably had cp in it. this is the easy mode version of the kinds of censorship that are to come and you're failing like babies
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We're on a call and laughing out loud at @exalclaw.bsky.social 's write-up of Scrabdackle
Thank you for the review and sorry again about the Duck Knight 😬 🦆⚔️
PS. @jakefriend.bsky.social is on the call too, and they say they *aren't* sorry
Thank you for the review and sorry again about the Duck Knight 😬 🦆⚔️
PS. @jakefriend.bsky.social is on the call too, and they say they *aren't* sorry
Scrabdackle turns a notebook into the best vehicle for discovery
Scrabdackle's in-game notebook is seemingly hand-drawn by its lead character, adding a human touch that makes the world feel real and lived-in.
www.avclub.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
We're on a call and laughing out loud at @exalclaw.bsky.social 's write-up of Scrabdackle
Thank you for the review and sorry again about the Duck Knight 😬 🦆⚔️
PS. @jakefriend.bsky.social is on the call too, and they say they *aren't* sorry
Thank you for the review and sorry again about the Duck Knight 😬 🦆⚔️
PS. @jakefriend.bsky.social is on the call too, and they say they *aren't* sorry
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Also. Small side note. When @halo.gg decides to show Master Chief’s face, it has to be Marcus Lehto right? Right. Ok. Carry on!
Always Forward. Forward Unto Dawn.
Also. Small side note. When @halo.gg decides to show Master Chief’s face, it has to be Marcus Lehto right? Right. Ok. Carry on!
Always Forward. Forward Unto Dawn.
November 27, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Also. Small side note. When @halo.gg decides to show Master Chief’s face, it has to be Marcus Lehto right? Right. Ok. Carry on!
Always Forward. Forward Unto Dawn.
Also. Small side note. When @halo.gg decides to show Master Chief’s face, it has to be Marcus Lehto right? Right. Ok. Carry on!
Always Forward. Forward Unto Dawn.
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There is no way you can guess how the thread that ends in this instant classic begins.
The damned in hell are not more powerful for the fact that the fires do not consume them; it is part and parcel of their torment.
November 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
There is no way you can guess how the thread that ends in this instant classic begins.
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Yeah, I'm calling bullshit on layoffs and cost cutting being the result of AI adoption. A recession is coming, & these companies know it
(Bloomberg) - US companies announced the most job cuts for any October in more than two decades as artificial intelligence reshapes industries and cost-cutting accelerates ..
@bloomberg.com #Challenger
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
@bloomberg.com #Challenger
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Yeah, I'm calling bullshit on layoffs and cost cutting being the result of AI adoption. A recession is coming, & these companies know it
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A truly unique, special, incredible experience. I’m going to be playing ARC Raiders for a long time. I have never had a game imprint on me with such unforgettable, organic, emergent gameplay. Holy shit.
ARC Raiders feels…different…
Come check out why @lubwub.bsky.social fell in love with @arcraiders.bsky.social so fast. And why he feels it works so well.
open.substack.com/pub/nerdybit...
Come check out why @lubwub.bsky.social fell in love with @arcraiders.bsky.social so fast. And why he feels it works so well.
open.substack.com/pub/nerdybit...
ARC Raiders Feels…Different…
Surviving Topside is a dangerous endeavor. But something is happening amongst the raiders that even I didn’t fully expect…camaraderie.
open.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
A truly unique, special, incredible experience. I’m going to be playing ARC Raiders for a long time. I have never had a game imprint on me with such unforgettable, organic, emergent gameplay. Holy shit.
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A terrible thing about the internet is you can watch a guy's Mario Kart 64 videos and go "Yeah this is kinda neat" and then one morning you wake up and find out the guy has made a blog post along the lines of "Black people prove phrenology is not only real but necessary"
October 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
A terrible thing about the internet is you can watch a guy's Mario Kart 64 videos and go "Yeah this is kinda neat" and then one morning you wake up and find out the guy has made a blog post along the lines of "Black people prove phrenology is not only real but necessary"