Questing Refuge
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https://youtube.com/QuestingRefuge is where I sometimes make video essays about disability, autism, parenting, politics or whatever usually looking at media
https://youtube.com/QuestingRefuge is where I sometimes make video essays about disability, autism, parenting, politics or whatever usually looking at media
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Final Fantasy 4’s Unsung Disabled Hero
YouTube video by Questing Refuge
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NEW VIDEO looking at a beloved disabled character from one of my favorite RPGs growing up
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$41,000 donated in just two days!
We worried that the same energy that got us to $67,000 back in 2023 might not be here this time around, but thank you so much to everybody who's proven us so very wrong here.
We worried that the same energy that got us to $67,000 back in 2023 might not be here this time around, but thank you so much to everybody who's proven us so very wrong here.
December 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
$41,000 donated in just two days!
We worried that the same energy that got us to $67,000 back in 2023 might not be here this time around, but thank you so much to everybody who's proven us so very wrong here.
We worried that the same energy that got us to $67,000 back in 2023 might not be here this time around, but thank you so much to everybody who's proven us so very wrong here.
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Starting from zero is hard enough when you immigrate, but it's much worse when you've had the rug pulled out from under you like Lola has. If you've got the funds, I imagine this would mean a lot.
i try to never do things like this but we were displaced very suddenly this week. it's a hard financial hit. our new apartment is unfurnished. my friend suggested i make a Throne wish list so i don't have to finish editing this video on the floor. anything helps, thank you 🩵
throne.com/lolasebastian
throne.com/lolasebastian
December 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Starting from zero is hard enough when you immigrate, but it's much worse when you've had the rug pulled out from under you like Lola has. If you've got the funds, I imagine this would mean a lot.
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The running theme between the Epstein story, banning trans healthcare for minors, religious homeschooling and the complaints about adult children estranging themselves is a fundamental American belief that children are property with no rights of their own
America is a culture of child abuse. Ask any survivor - we find one another, we form networks and communities.
The true scale of it would stagger and sicken you, and so it is buried, it is swept under the rug, it is denied and the survivors are silenced by whatever means are necessary.
The true scale of it would stagger and sicken you, and so it is buried, it is swept under the rug, it is denied and the survivors are silenced by whatever means are necessary.
Government of pedophiles. They're all tainted with this for the rest of their lives.
December 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The running theme between the Epstein story, banning trans healthcare for minors, religious homeschooling and the complaints about adult children estranging themselves is a fundamental American belief that children are property with no rights of their own
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Larian CEO Swen Vincke says everyone at the Baldur’s Gate 3 studio is “more or less OK” with the way AI is being used on its new game. We’re not so sure about that.
December 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Larian CEO Swen Vincke says everyone at the Baldur’s Gate 3 studio is “more or less OK” with the way AI is being used on its new game. We’re not so sure about that.
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Richard Linklater does not understand wine moms, but I DO!
An Entirely Unhinged Roast of Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019), up now:
YouTube: youtu.be/YiUcgq5G-UQ
Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/laura...
An Entirely Unhinged Roast of Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019), up now:
YouTube: youtu.be/YiUcgq5G-UQ
Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/laura...
December 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Richard Linklater does not understand wine moms, but I DO!
An Entirely Unhinged Roast of Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019), up now:
YouTube: youtu.be/YiUcgq5G-UQ
Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/laura...
An Entirely Unhinged Roast of Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019), up now:
YouTube: youtu.be/YiUcgq5G-UQ
Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/laura...
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NEW VIDEO - Donkey Kong Bananza is the best video game of 2025 and I can't stop thinking about it. Listen to me talk about it for nearly 57 minutes. Video link is...right here! 👉 youtu.be/f1AIn274KCI?... 👈
December 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
NEW VIDEO - Donkey Kong Bananza is the best video game of 2025 and I can't stop thinking about it. Listen to me talk about it for nearly 57 minutes. Video link is...right here! 👉 youtu.be/f1AIn274KCI?... 👈
This! I never would have even described what I felt back then as "dysphoric" - but now I know what gender euphoria feels like.
And a special thank you from me to everyone who told me their own "dysphoria was minimal" and they transitioned anyway 🏳️⚧️💖
Because at the time, I thought mine was too
I had to *begin* transition before I understood how far I needed to take it
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Because at the time, I thought mine was too
I had to *begin* transition before I understood how far I needed to take it
👇👇👇
To every out trans person:
Your visibility didn’t just show me who you are. It showed me that it’s possible to be exactly who I am too.
Thank you for providing the roadmap that’s helping all of us find our way.
Your visibility didn’t just show me who you are. It showed me that it’s possible to be exactly who I am too.
Thank you for providing the roadmap that’s helping all of us find our way.
December 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This! I never would have even described what I felt back then as "dysphoric" - but now I know what gender euphoria feels like.
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"Oh my godddd okay so you don't like genAI because it steals from artists, makes processes slower, creates more work for underpaid employees, is supported by data centers that are poisoning Black communities, doesn't even look good, and no one asked for it, but do you have to be so MEAN about it"
December 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
"Oh my godddd okay so you don't like genAI because it steals from artists, makes processes slower, creates more work for underpaid employees, is supported by data centers that are poisoning Black communities, doesn't even look good, and no one asked for it, but do you have to be so MEAN about it"
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one thing that is important to know is that BIRTH OF A NATION is so racist that people at the *time*, in 1915, were like, “holy shit this is racist”
When the slightest bit of research shows he was consistently racist and a daddy issues Confederate fanboy.
People try to paint BIRTH OF A NATION as a masterpiece with some unfortunate racism. The whole movie is racist, the “masterpiece “ thing was backfilled to excuse it.
People try to paint BIRTH OF A NATION as a masterpiece with some unfortunate racism. The whole movie is racist, the “masterpiece “ thing was backfilled to excuse it.
December 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
one thing that is important to know is that BIRTH OF A NATION is so racist that people at the *time*, in 1915, were like, “holy shit this is racist”
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For the next installment of Remade, I had a lengthy conversation with Nightdive Studios about the importance of remasters and remakes to game preservation, the importance of developers learning from the past, and much more www.inverse.com/gaming/night...
December 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
For the next installment of Remade, I had a lengthy conversation with Nightdive Studios about the importance of remasters and remakes to game preservation, the importance of developers learning from the past, and much more www.inverse.com/gaming/night...
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If you want an excellent video explainer for why we created @nogamesforgenocide.com, People Make Games just made one for you.
After watching it, think about whether you might want to pledge to boycott Xbox and then sign up if you do.
After watching it, think about whether you might want to pledge to boycott Xbox and then sign up if you do.
December 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
If you want an excellent video explainer for why we created @nogamesforgenocide.com, People Make Games just made one for you.
After watching it, think about whether you might want to pledge to boycott Xbox and then sign up if you do.
After watching it, think about whether you might want to pledge to boycott Xbox and then sign up if you do.
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When a Game Company CEO comes out in defense of one of their practices, and you side with the CEO, you are not siding with the game devs who made the game you like. You are siding with the corporate face that exploits them on a daily basis.
I am talking to you, Larian Studio fandom.
I am talking to you, Larian Studio fandom.
December 19, 2025 at 3:23 AM
When a Game Company CEO comes out in defense of one of their practices, and you side with the CEO, you are not siding with the game devs who made the game you like. You are siding with the corporate face that exploits them on a daily basis.
I am talking to you, Larian Studio fandom.
I am talking to you, Larian Studio fandom.
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Fascinating, essential reading.
GenAI reference images “plant an image in the client’s head which becomes difficult to iterate upon,” said Canavan. “So my job turns into arguing with said client about why my ideas are better than whatever series of flashy nothings they generated this morning."
GenAI reference images “plant an image in the client’s head which becomes difficult to iterate upon,” said Canavan. “So my job turns into arguing with said client about why my ideas are better than whatever series of flashy nothings they generated this morning."
We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier.
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Concept Artists Say Generative AI References Only Make Their Jobs Harder
“The ‘early ideation stages’, when worlds are being fleshed out by writers and artists, are literally crucial to the development of a game’s vision,” said one artist.
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Fascinating, essential reading.
GenAI reference images “plant an image in the client’s head which becomes difficult to iterate upon,” said Canavan. “So my job turns into arguing with said client about why my ideas are better than whatever series of flashy nothings they generated this morning."
GenAI reference images “plant an image in the client’s head which becomes difficult to iterate upon,” said Canavan. “So my job turns into arguing with said client about why my ideas are better than whatever series of flashy nothings they generated this morning."
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Was honored to be a voter on Sight and Sound's "Best video essays of 2025" this year!
Also honored to have TWO(!) of my videos named on the list - alongside so many fellow creators I admire.
Also honored to have TWO(!) of my videos named on the list - alongside so many fellow creators I admire.
December 18, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Was honored to be a voter on Sight and Sound's "Best video essays of 2025" this year!
Also honored to have TWO(!) of my videos named on the list - alongside so many fellow creators I admire.
Also honored to have TWO(!) of my videos named on the list - alongside so many fellow creators I admire.
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instead of "typing it out"? what do you think an AI prompt is, guy? you're explaining what you want to a machine the same way you'd explain it to the artist, and then showing the AI mock-up to the artist. that's not saving time, that's adding a step!
Anyone who supports this is an embarrassment. "Instead of typing it out they'll generate their idea"? Are you insane?
Call yourself whatever you want but you aren't creatives, that's for sure.
Call yourself whatever you want but you aren't creatives, that's for sure.
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
instead of "typing it out"? what do you think an AI prompt is, guy? you're explaining what you want to a machine the same way you'd explain it to the artist, and then showing the AI mock-up to the artist. that's not saving time, that's adding a step!
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Hello, not only do we not use AI we would rather cut off our own arms than do so. Demonschool is 100% human made.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
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“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Hello, not only do we not use AI we would rather cut off our own arms than do so. Demonschool is 100% human made.
I loved E33, and didn't know about this before I had gotten it. I'm mad the company didn't get more pushback for it and there wasn't more noise about it. And it's never too late.
I remember getting yelled at when I called out Clair Obscur for using the slop generators earlier this year.
"It was a rogue asset", "It was a contractor", and so on.
Welp, here's the goddamn producer saying they use them.
"It was a rogue asset", "It was a contractor", and so on.
Welp, here's the goddamn producer saying they use them.
December 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I loved E33, and didn't know about this before I had gotten it. I'm mad the company didn't get more pushback for it and there wasn't more noise about it. And it's never too late.
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Congratulations, those of you who decided to platform fringe voices and create a climate of fear and hate out of ignorance because those voices insisted a non-problem was a problem. They're now on an HHS stage trying to ruin children's lives. You will live with the harm you have done forever.
December 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Congratulations, those of you who decided to platform fringe voices and create a climate of fear and hate out of ignorance because those voices insisted a non-problem was a problem. They're now on an HHS stage trying to ruin children's lives. You will live with the harm you have done forever.
Fucking monsters.
1. The federal government has just attempted to enact a national trans youth care ban.
A new HHS rule would shutter most gender-affirming care for trans youth nationwide.
It violates multiple laws and the constitution, and will likely go into effect in a few months.
Our latest story here:
A new HHS rule would shutter most gender-affirming care for trans youth nationwide.
It violates multiple laws and the constitution, and will likely go into effect in a few months.
Our latest story here:
Nationwide Trans Youth Care Ban Imminent As Trump Admin Announces "Nuclear Option" Federal Rule
The new federal rule formalizes previous threats to hospitals to pull Medicaid funding, and represents a significant legal stretch by this administration.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Fucking monsters.
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So look man if we're just gonna be online here watching all these big studios come out and lay down on the tracks about Gen AI going "I have to do this for some reason." then I think it's more important than ever to celebrate games from based devs who are out here openly posting "Nuh uh, fuck that."
December 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
So look man if we're just gonna be online here watching all these big studios come out and lay down on the tracks about Gen AI going "I have to do this for some reason." then I think it's more important than ever to celebrate games from based devs who are out here openly posting "Nuh uh, fuck that."
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The Xbox Boycott (Still) Matters
YouTube video by People Make Games
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December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Thanks for having me! And thanks to the team from The Take.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1vQI...
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1vQI...
Imani Barbarin on disability rights, COVID and the war on Gaza
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December 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Thanks for having me! And thanks to the team from The Take.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1vQI...
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1vQI...
"They got a shitstorm. I want some too."
"It’s time to face reality, AI is here to stay" - Kingdom Come: Deliverance head Daniel Vávra says Larian got a "crazy shitstorm" for doing what "absolutely everyone else is doing", and that while he's "no fan of AI generated art" it's going nowhere.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/its-tim...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/its-tim...
‘It’s time to face reality, AI is here to stay’: Kingdom Come Deliverance studio head responds to Larian backlash | VGC
Daniel Vávra says AI is a frightening prospect but has its uses, and that “absolutely everyone else” is using it…
www.videogameschronicle.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
"They got a shitstorm. I want some too."
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Speaking as someone who was responsible for hiring actors in 3 big AAA video games, VO is one of the cheapest assets in the game. Gargantuan bang for buck. I think we spent as much on a single character model as we did on all the VO for the whole game.
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Speaking as someone who was responsible for hiring actors in 3 big AAA video games, VO is one of the cheapest assets in the game. Gargantuan bang for buck. I think we spent as much on a single character model as we did on all the VO for the whole game.