Tainted Brian
@taintedbrain.bsky.social
YOS13 Victim.
@Yearofshame.bsky.social
Former healthcare worker.
A gamer and skeptic amongst other things.
sé/he
🇮🇪 in 🇯🇵
@Yearofshame.bsky.social
Former healthcare worker.
A gamer and skeptic amongst other things.
sé/he
🇮🇪 in 🇯🇵
Seasonal toilet paper here in Japan.
I definitely don't want the trick and am extremely unsure about the treat.
I definitely don't want the trick and am extremely unsure about the treat.
November 6, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Seasonal toilet paper here in Japan.
I definitely don't want the trick and am extremely unsure about the treat.
I definitely don't want the trick and am extremely unsure about the treat.
@erikaishii.bsky.social I loved seeing you as the lead in "Ghost of Yotei"!
Looking forward to playing it next year!
I'm doing the Year of Shame challenge this year, so I can only play from my backlog (anxiously looking at Dec 31st😬).
And Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!
Looking forward to playing it next year!
I'm doing the Year of Shame challenge this year, so I can only play from my backlog (anxiously looking at Dec 31st😬).
And Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!
October 14, 2025 at 4:40 AM
@erikaishii.bsky.social I loved seeing you as the lead in "Ghost of Yotei"!
Looking forward to playing it next year!
I'm doing the Year of Shame challenge this year, so I can only play from my backlog (anxiously looking at Dec 31st😬).
And Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!
Looking forward to playing it next year!
I'm doing the Year of Shame challenge this year, so I can only play from my backlog (anxiously looking at Dec 31st😬).
And Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!
Does anyone know why Japan does flu jabs sub cut rather than IM like virtually every other country?
In the image below, most of the world on the left and Japan on the right.
In the image below, most of the world on the left and Japan on the right.
October 5, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Does anyone know why Japan does flu jabs sub cut rather than IM like virtually every other country?
In the image below, most of the world on the left and Japan on the right.
In the image below, most of the world on the left and Japan on the right.
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Also up at GameCritics.com today, Ali Arkani has a brief impressions piece from his time at Gamescom '25 -- his top three demos, and noticing a trend that is more than a little worrisome.
gamecritics.com/ali-arkani/o...
gamecritics.com/ali-arkani/o...
October 4, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Also up at GameCritics.com today, Ali Arkani has a brief impressions piece from his time at Gamescom '25 -- his top three demos, and noticing a trend that is more than a little worrisome.
gamecritics.com/ali-arkani/o...
gamecritics.com/ali-arkani/o...
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Friends!! The Poly Fighter playtest is live!!
Please sign up, play, and give us ALL of your feedback!!
RTs are appreciated!! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Please sign up, play, and give us ALL of your feedback!!
RTs are appreciated!! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
🔥 Our first alpha playtest is LIVE on Steam right now! 🔥
Until October 3rd you can sign up to try the game early and give us valuable feedback!
👉 Request access on Steam now! ❤️
store.steampowered.com/app/3977340/...
#Playtest #IndieGame #Roguelike #FightingGame #Steam
Until October 3rd you can sign up to try the game early and give us valuable feedback!
👉 Request access on Steam now! ❤️
store.steampowered.com/app/3977340/...
#Playtest #IndieGame #Roguelike #FightingGame #Steam
Poly Fighter on Steam
Poly Fighter is a single-player roguelike fighting game. Learn new moves from every opponent you defeat to build your fighter’s unique style. Battle through tense retro-arcade duels with beginner-frie...
store.steampowered.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Friends!! The Poly Fighter playtest is live!!
Please sign up, play, and give us ALL of your feedback!!
RTs are appreciated!! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Please sign up, play, and give us ALL of your feedback!!
RTs are appreciated!! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
@mrkstep.bsky.social Did you say that you didn't make it to the third act of Silk song?
If so, @jasonschreier.bsky.social posted a spoiler free guide on the Triple Click discord (great podcast).
Check the show notes of the latest episode for a link.
If so, @jasonschreier.bsky.social posted a spoiler free guide on the Triple Click discord (great podcast).
Check the show notes of the latest episode for a link.
September 27, 2025 at 3:24 AM
@mrkstep.bsky.social Did you say that you didn't make it to the third act of Silk song?
If so, @jasonschreier.bsky.social posted a spoiler free guide on the Triple Click discord (great podcast).
Check the show notes of the latest episode for a link.
If so, @jasonschreier.bsky.social posted a spoiler free guide on the Triple Click discord (great podcast).
Check the show notes of the latest episode for a link.
1 in 10 people in Gaza has now been massacred by Israel.
September 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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August 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
@smashingsecurity.com Hi, I've finished ep428. Usually the show leaves me informed and with a smile. Today tho...
Can you please pass on my best wishes+ thanks to Carole. I hope everything works out + I look forward to her as a guest.
Of course my continued thanks to you @grahamcluley.com
Can you please pass on my best wishes+ thanks to Carole. I hope everything works out + I look forward to her as a guest.
Of course my continued thanks to you @grahamcluley.com
August 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
@smashingsecurity.com Hi, I've finished ep428. Usually the show leaves me informed and with a smile. Today tho...
Can you please pass on my best wishes+ thanks to Carole. I hope everything works out + I look forward to her as a guest.
Of course my continued thanks to you @grahamcluley.com
Can you please pass on my best wishes+ thanks to Carole. I hope everything works out + I look forward to her as a guest.
Of course my continued thanks to you @grahamcluley.com
Large earthquake near Kamchatka Peninsula.
Tsunami affecting coastal regions of Japan. I hope everyone is ok.
#jishin #earthquake #tsunami
Tsunami affecting coastal regions of Japan. I hope everyone is ok.
#jishin #earthquake #tsunami
July 30, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Large earthquake near Kamchatka Peninsula.
Tsunami affecting coastal regions of Japan. I hope everyone is ok.
#jishin #earthquake #tsunami
Tsunami affecting coastal regions of Japan. I hope everyone is ok.
#jishin #earthquake #tsunami
@veterangamersuk.bsky.social see I listened to the podcast.
July 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
@veterangamersuk.bsky.social see I listened to the podcast.
@yearofshame.bsky.social
Check out the latest Year of Shame gaming Podcast Episode 5 - Creaming Over Mowers
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
And so it came to pass that 3 midlife gamers known to no one as "The Tri-Force" took on the mightiest of all challenges, the Year of Shame!
Yes, the fifth episode!
Check out the latest Year of Shame gaming Podcast Episode 5 - Creaming Over Mowers
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
And so it came to pass that 3 midlife gamers known to no one as "The Tri-Force" took on the mightiest of all challenges, the Year of Shame!
Yes, the fifth episode!
July 15, 2025 at 4:26 AM
@yearofshame.bsky.social
Check out the latest Year of Shame gaming Podcast Episode 5 - Creaming Over Mowers
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
And so it came to pass that 3 midlife gamers known to no one as "The Tri-Force" took on the mightiest of all challenges, the Year of Shame!
Yes, the fifth episode!
Check out the latest Year of Shame gaming Podcast Episode 5 - Creaming Over Mowers
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
And so it came to pass that 3 midlife gamers known to no one as "The Tri-Force" took on the mightiest of all challenges, the Year of Shame!
Yes, the fifth episode!
@chrisoreganuk.bsky.social Hi Chris, as a podcasting master, I was wondering if I could DM you for some advice?
July 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
@chrisoreganuk.bsky.social Hi Chris, as a podcasting master, I was wondering if I could DM you for some advice?
@xantiriad.bsky.social Hi mate, I have a question for you about the show.
Can I DM you?
Can I DM you?
July 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
@xantiriad.bsky.social Hi mate, I have a question for you about the show.
Can I DM you?
Can I DM you?
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Today marks the 77th birthday of the National Heath Service. On 5th July 1948 Aneurin Bevan, the then Minister for Health and Housing launched universal healthcare in the UK. Since then it has been copied the world over. Apart from the US that even now seeks to remove what social healthcare it has.
July 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Today marks the 77th birthday of the National Heath Service. On 5th July 1948 Aneurin Bevan, the then Minister for Health and Housing launched universal healthcare in the UK. Since then it has been copied the world over. Apart from the US that even now seeks to remove what social healthcare it has.
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I'm getting real tired of not being able to trust that a video game doesn't have AI crap in it:
aftermath.site/the-alters-ai-...
aftermath.site/the-alters-ai-...
June 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I'm getting real tired of not being able to trust that a video game doesn't have AI crap in it:
aftermath.site/the-alters-ai-...
aftermath.site/the-alters-ai-...
Looking for cooling trousers for the summer heat and humidity.
Found these roomy Edwins.
If this is roomy then.... 😬
#slicedmeatandveg
edwin-mall.jp/shop/g/gEDB1...
Found these roomy Edwins.
If this is roomy then.... 😬
#slicedmeatandveg
edwin-mall.jp/shop/g/gEDB1...
June 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Looking for cooling trousers for the summer heat and humidity.
Found these roomy Edwins.
If this is roomy then.... 😬
#slicedmeatandveg
edwin-mall.jp/shop/g/gEDB1...
Found these roomy Edwins.
If this is roomy then.... 😬
#slicedmeatandveg
edwin-mall.jp/shop/g/gEDB1...
#gameburst
Thank you, Jerome, for highlighting Arcane. It's definitely one of the best animated shows I've watched.
According to this article, there is a chance we might see more stories set in the world of this show.
Thank you, Jerome, for highlighting Arcane. It's definitely one of the best animated shows I've watched.
According to this article, there is a chance we might see more stories set in the world of this show.
‘Arcane: League of Legends’ Team Unpacks Epic Final Season and Teases More to Caitlyn and Vi’s Story
The "Arcane" team breaks down the final season of Netflix's "League of Legends" series and teases more to come for Caitlyn and Vi's story.
variety.com
May 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
#gameburst
Thank you, Jerome, for highlighting Arcane. It's definitely one of the best animated shows I've watched.
According to this article, there is a chance we might see more stories set in the world of this show.
Thank you, Jerome, for highlighting Arcane. It's definitely one of the best animated shows I've watched.
According to this article, there is a chance we might see more stories set in the world of this show.
#Gameburst
Another great episode. And that music at the end. My favourite game soundtrack.
I happen to love the game too.
Another great episode. And that music at the end. My favourite game soundtrack.
I happen to love the game too.
May 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
#Gameburst
Another great episode. And that music at the end. My favourite game soundtrack.
I happen to love the game too.
Another great episode. And that music at the end. My favourite game soundtrack.
I happen to love the game too.
Japan??!?
You can buy tickets online, but you must line up for paper tickets with those buying in person.
You can buy tickets online, but you must line up for paper tickets with those buying in person.
May 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Japan??!?
You can buy tickets online, but you must line up for paper tickets with those buying in person.
You can buy tickets online, but you must line up for paper tickets with those buying in person.
@xantiriad.bsky.social did you post about a table the other day?
Was it a gaming table perchance?
Was it a gaming table perchance?
May 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
@xantiriad.bsky.social did you post about a table the other day?
Was it a gaming table perchance?
Was it a gaming table perchance?
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IS GAME CURATION DYING?
We think it just needs somewhere to flourish. Here's how Ludocene 0.1 helps people find amazing games like Blue Prince, 1000x Resist & Still Wake the Deep.
Please share this post to support game discovery.
Any pledge gets early access: www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
We think it just needs somewhere to flourish. Here's how Ludocene 0.1 helps people find amazing games like Blue Prince, 1000x Resist & Still Wake the Deep.
Please share this post to support game discovery.
Any pledge gets early access: www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
May 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
IS GAME CURATION DYING?
We think it just needs somewhere to flourish. Here's how Ludocene 0.1 helps people find amazing games like Blue Prince, 1000x Resist & Still Wake the Deep.
Please share this post to support game discovery.
Any pledge gets early access: www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
We think it just needs somewhere to flourish. Here's how Ludocene 0.1 helps people find amazing games like Blue Prince, 1000x Resist & Still Wake the Deep.
Please share this post to support game discovery.
Any pledge gets early access: www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
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STRETCH GOAL APPROACHES!
We are cooking away on our Ludocene game-finder. So close to our £35k stretch goal of adding email notifications of new indie games that match players' tastes.
Can you help us get over this (previously unimaginable) target? www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
We are cooking away on our Ludocene game-finder. So close to our £35k stretch goal of adding email notifications of new indie games that match players' tastes.
Can you help us get over this (previously unimaginable) target? www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
Ludocene: Game Discovery From People You Trust
A dating app that matches you with games rather than people. A deck-builder that profiles your gaming taste.
www.kickstarter.com
April 21, 2025 at 8:45 AM
STRETCH GOAL APPROACHES!
We are cooking away on our Ludocene game-finder. So close to our £35k stretch goal of adding email notifications of new indie games that match players' tastes.
Can you help us get over this (previously unimaginable) target? www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
We are cooking away on our Ludocene game-finder. So close to our £35k stretch goal of adding email notifications of new indie games that match players' tastes.
Can you help us get over this (previously unimaginable) target? www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...