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Matt Buckley @mattherus.bsky.social · 19h

Monster-catching, rogue-like, and beautiful pixel art. It's like someone took my favorite things and made them a game. So glad I had the chance to talk with the team behind @moiraigames.bsky.social Aethermancer, out now in Early Access!

moi rai games | Aethermancer | Monster Sanctuary @moiraigames.bsky.social · 1d

Enjoyed doing this interview with @mattherus.bsky.social

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From demo to Early Access: community, combat, and crafting monsters. Talking Aethermancer with the founder of Moi Rai Games - gamepressure.com

I had the opportunity to talk with Denis Sinner, the founder of Moi Rai Games, about the team’s creation of Aethermancer and plans for the future. Here’s the interview.

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Matt Buckley @mattherus.bsky.social · 15d

Find Your Next Game presents Trailer Face-Off! It's nothing like the Nic Cage movie, but it is my first time co-hosting a YouTube series! Please log in to all of your YouTube accounts to like the video, leave a comment, subscribe, and then watch it multiple times! www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr1I...

Can we find TRUE GOTY contenders among these games? | Trailer Face-Off

YouTube video by FYNG - Find Your Next Game

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Nathan Grayson @nathangrayson.bsky.social · 27d

rest in piss

Kirk’s death, like much of his life, took place on a stage. Despite the artificiality of such a setting, that makes him more real to some Americans – and clearly to those eulogizing him. More real than the Democratic lawmaker and her husband who were killed just a few months ago. More real than the 11 people killed last week by the US government in what was almost certainly an illegal strike on a boat in the Caribbean. More real than tens of thousands – or, more likely, hundreds of thousands – of Palestinian civilians.

Kirk’s violent rhetoric helped shape this world, and yet, it has been deemed “civil” by those on both sides of the political divide. This is the mark of a sick society, one that is perfectly fine with an unconscionable body count as long as none of the disfigured, barely recognizable faces are ones we know from a screen. Some of the pundits fake-crying for Kirk probably found his views privately appalling. Again, networks made the deliberate choice to shy away from engaging with the substance of his debates. They were almost certainly aware, at least on some level, of the kinds of things he regularly said. But that didn’t matter. They had to put on a show. The show, after all, is what keeps the meat grinder that is America moving, and it must – at all costs – go on.

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Matt Buckley @mattherus.bsky.social · Sep 4

That must be one silky song bro damn

Matt Buckley @mattherus.bsky.social · Aug 21

At Fate's End from @thunderlotusgames.com stole the show for me today. You have to check out this super cool #indiegame #gamescom www.gamepressure.com/newsroom/at-...

At Fate's End gameplay showcase proves this indie game should be on your wishlist - gamepressure.com

From Thunder Lotus, the devs of Spiritfarer, comes another emotional fantasy narrative. At Fate's End weaves impactful narrative choices into the boss fights.

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Spooky Mevs 🎃 @littlemevs.bsky.social · Aug 16

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Matt Buckley @mattherus.bsky.social · Aug 2

If you don't have any plans for the weekend, might I suggest bothering our corporate overlords to stop taking away our video games? #videogames #steam #itch.io #indiegames www.gamepressure.com/newsroom/how...

How to contact Visa and Mastercard if you want to protest censorship of games on Steam and itch.io - gamepressure.com

They are taking our video games away. Steam and itch.io have been forced to make changes. But there are a few ways you can make your voice heard.

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Matt Buckley @mattherus.bsky.social · Aug 1

I had the opportunity to ask some questions of the devs of Petal Runner, an incredible retro indie game filled with Tamagotchi-inspired creatures and WarioWare-style minigames, planned for release next year. This game is something special! #interview #indiegame www.gamepressure.com/editorials/w...

“We want to celebrate the cute, cozy, and goofy sides of having pets!” Says the team behind Petal Runner - gamepressure.com

Today, I had the pleasure of sending some questions to Nano Park Studios about their exciting upcoming game, Petal Runner.

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Dr. Tara L. Conley @taralconley.com · Jun 14

lmaoo never gets old

photo of msnbc coverage of #nokings rally in nyc. a sign appears in the background that reads: “national guard deez nuts”

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · Jun 14

If you can't attend the rallies today for whatever reasons, something useful you can do is scour your local news outlets for coverage and share the coverage on social media and pump it out to all of your networks. Amplify what's happening locally so others in your communities are aware.

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Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · Jun 14

If you are arrested today protesting the Trump administration in Illinois, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at [email protected].

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Shay O’Reilly @shaygabriel.bsky.social · Jun 14

Hello from Berlin where a few hundred Americans are outside the embassy, currently reading aloud from the Declaration of Independence. #nokings

A few hundred Americans of all ages standing in dappled sun with flags and signs

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Jun 14

Know your rights before you hit the streets. Peaceful protest is protected — but only if you know how to protect yourself legally. Read, share, and stay safe.

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Jacob Geller @jacobgeller.com · Jun 14

Fuck ICE and fuck cops, no justice no peace

Protest sign: in 1943 they took my family too

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Matt Buckley @mattherus.bsky.social · Jun 14

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Matt Buckley @mattherus.bsky.social · Jun 14

No kings. Abolish ICE.

Huge turnout in San Diego! Join a protest near you!

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Matt Buckley @mattherus.bsky.social · Jun 13

"Petal Runner is a gorgeous retro-inspired pixel-art RPG that combines creature collecting with an array of mini-games..." Thanks to Nano Park Studios for the opportunity to try the demo at Summer Game Fest! Read more here: www.gamepressure.com/newsroom/pok...

Pokemon meets WarioWare in this Game Boy-inspired RPG: Petal Runner needs to be on your wishlist - gamepressure.com

Petal Runner is a gorgeous retro-inspired pixel-art RPG that combines creature collecting with an array of mini-games, and it's all handcrafted by two people.

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Matt Buckley @mattherus.bsky.social · Jun 13

Good game! So weird to get used to Mario Kart being one of those games where you can tell who's played a lot by what outfits they've unlocked

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Matt Buckley @mattherus.bsky.social · Jun 12

For all the video game fans out there, I think I played roughly 25 different games at this year's Summer Game Fest, and every time I saw a dog, it was pettable.

We truly live in a golden era of gaming.

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Matt Buckley @mattherus.bsky.social · Jun 12

"Between its cleverly written characters and its creative approach to combat, @possessors.bsky.social was easily one of my top highlights of Summer Game Fest." A demo is now available on Steam for you to try out yourself. www.gamepressure.com/newsroom/hea...

Heart Machine's secret sauce for Possessor(s) is banter, play the demo now as part of Steam Next Fest - gamepressure.com

At Summer Game Fest, I sat down with Heart Machine to play Possessor(s) and discussed how banter was a key feature in engaging players with the story.

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Pen to Pixels @pentopixels.com · Jun 11

My feelings covering Summer Game Fest, in LA, as the daughter of a Mexican immigrant.
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Fáyer 🔥 @fayer.dev · Jun 9

If you are tired of the same thing or whatever, please, go watch the smaller events that happened this weekend.

I'm not saying it's different but at least you are helping smaller creators be able to make their things (me included).

Go watch @lagshowcase.bsky.social or @wholesomegames.com

Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.com · Jun 9

Jeez, there really were like 200 game announcements over the course of 72 hours.

And it seems that most of the games press (and half of the audience) are downright miserable about it.

That doesn't feel like a good sign.

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Adam Rose @adamrose.bsky.social · Jun 8

Law enforcement is violently targeting press at protests around Los Angeles, from easily recognizable "mainstream" outlets to freelancers and independents. ALL press have explicit legal protections in California. #JournalismIsNotACrime.

This evidence thread may get graphic. 🧵👇

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Alexa Ray Corriea @alexaray.bsky.social · Jun 8

I’m in LA and none of this is true.

Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · Jun 8

Hello. I live in Los Angeles. The president is lying.

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Matt Buckley @mattherus.bsky.social · Jun 8

I could only fit the S and the G in the photo. But I’m here at #SummerGameFest #PlayDays! Look for the guy in the subtle Pokemon shirt with an Alan Wake 2 bag. I’m a great person to say hi to if you’re at a mixer and don’t know anyone