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Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · May 1

I'm getting more sad about getting laid off. My work means so much to me. I'm a really good reporter. I've been getting scoops every single week lately, while also doing in-depth, award-winning reporting. I have good ideas!

New email: [email protected]

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The untold history of Barbie Fashion Designer, the first mass-market ‘game for girls’

How Digital Domain and Mattel Media built Barbie’s wardrobe

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 22h

Epic Games suing two Fortnite Island makers over inflated "bot" engagement: aftermath.site/epic-games-sui...

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Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 2d

This hearing won't take place on Oct. 8, as originally planned. A committee rep told me they're still "in communication with the four companies about scheduling their appearance before the House Oversight Committee."

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US Oversight Committee Requests Discord, Steam, Twitch CEOs At Online Radicalization Hearing - Aftermath

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is asking the CEOs of Twitch, Discord, Reddit, and Steam to appear at extremism hearing.

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Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 1d

oh hell yeah

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US Oversight Committee Requests Discord, Steam, Twitch CEOs At Online Radicalization Hearing - Aftermath

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is asking the CEOs of Twitch, Discord, Reddit, and Steam to appear at extremism hearing.

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Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 3d

i wrote about consume me for @theverge.com ✨

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 3d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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v buckenham @v21.bsky.social · 3d

play Consume Me! last night I was at a party and when I said I was a videogame developer to the literary people there they asked me what they should play and I said Consume Me!

Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 3d

i wrote about consume me for @theverge.com ✨

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Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 3d

i wrote about consume me for @theverge.com ✨

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 5d

Trying to find a job in video games right now is like crawling through hell:

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Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 5d

gorgeous!

Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 5d

maxi boch told me about the sound design in baby steps!!

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Ana Diaz @pokachee.bsky.social · 7d

Are there any editors taking tabletop pitches these days? It’s been a minute since I’ve done freelance tabletop coverage so I wanted to see if followers had a pulse on what’s out there. I have a great idea for a Pokemon TCG story that I need to find a home for. 😈

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️

As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.

WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.

Kickstarter United is on strike!
We are not asking for a boycott! Creators & Allies: Please continue to support & use the platform
swipe for ways to show your solidarity

Why We're Striking
A codified 4-day work week.
We simply want to protect the way we've been working for over 3.5 years. The 4dww has proven benefits, such as increased productivity and improved employee satisfaction. It's part of what makes Kickstarter a special, innovative place to work.
Fair pay for our lowest-paid workers.
We're fighting for livable minimum salaries for roles that are undervalued by the market but crucial to keeping Kickstarter running. We believe none of our workers should struggle to make ends meet.

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Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 7d

read read read read read!!!

Ana Diaz @pokachee.bsky.social · 7d

I interviewed Toby Fox again. :) You can read the conversation in both and digital and print (!!!!!) editions of Game Informer. We talked about the “stupid” way to make games and his new journey with Deltarune. Read to see our convo and some awesome fan art.

gameinformer.com/2025/09/30/i...

Inefficient And Laborious – The Ongoing Path To Making Deltarune

We spoke with Toby Fox about his “stupid” way of making games and the big leap from Undertale to Deltarune.

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Bill Wolkoff @billwearsties.bsky.social · 10d

Indie director Barbara Marques has been kidnapped by ICE. She is legally married to a U.S. citizen & was at a green card mtg when she was abducted and prevented from seeing her lawyer. Her husband Tucker May does not know where she is. Please spread the word so he can find her /1

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Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 12d

thank YOU for sharing your insights!!

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Haley MacLean @haleyfax.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks to @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social for chatting with me about the Nintendo patents!

Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 13d

What does Nintendo's recent Pokémon patent actually mean for game developers?

Legal experts break down Nintendo's recent headline-making (and rather confusing) patent.

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Sports Movies That Don't Suck @sportsmoviespod.bsky.social · 13d

Coming soon: Sports Movies That Don't Suck, a podcast about sports movies that don't suck, from @austeng.bsky.social and @petevolk.bsky.social.

Here's our season 1 lineup! More info soon.

Teaser for Season 1 of Sports Movies That Don't Suck, featuring Season 1 guests Hector Diaz, Brian Grubb, Jason Kirk, Carson Lund, WIllow Catelyn Maclay, Ryan Nanni, Marc Normandin, Joshua Rivera, Seth Rosenthal, David Roth, and Samit Sarkar; with Season 1 movies The Iron Claw, The Sandlot, I, Tonya, I Will Buy You, Bull Durham, Sudden Death, Happy Gilmore, Warrior, Space Jam, Eephus, and Slap Shot

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 13d

The Golden Knights asked me to leave their practice facility and revoked my credential because I asked one of their players about the Hockey Canada 5.

Their sensitivity underscores the dicey nature of the decision VGK and Carolina are facing.

My story:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

As Hockey Canada players’ NHL return nears, how will they be embraced by their new teams?

The players carry significant baggage, and signing them could come at a cost for teams that goes beyond finances.

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Malindy(looking for work) @yourkyotowife.bsky.social · Aug 21

My chat with @qdork.bsky.social and AP went up on the Guardian. I've been crossing my fingers for Consume me to release for YEARS, and was such a joy to finally speak to them.
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/a...

Consume Me, the highly personal game about feeling ‘stupid, fat and ugly’ in high school

Jenny Jiao Hsia’s award-winning coming-of-age tale is a charming look at a teen trying her best to stay on top of things

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kheehoon chan @crapstacular.bsky.social · 14d

Reviewed Baby Steps for The Verge - a game I believe I'm really equipped to write about because hiking in real life is HELL for me www.theverge.com/games/783549...

Baby Steps hits on the hell and hilarity of hiking

As funny as it is frustrating.

www.theverge.com

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Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 13d

oh no

Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 13d

yes! been up for like a month or so!

Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 13d

lmfao ive been mulling it for like a month!!

Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 13d

yes!!