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TheArcadeBear
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Twitch Variety Streamer 🎮 Gay/Grey-Ace Dad 🏳️‍🌈 Canadian Dry Funny Guy 🇨🇦 Rated ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ for 🐻 Safe Space 💫
EB Games returns to Canada, free from the chains of GameStop.

That said, it's still like, 75% run as if it was GameStop, now with 100% more McFarlane toys.
November 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Bullet Bill, or overcompensating butt plug?
October 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM
A little Hallowe'en fun at choir rehearsal tonight. Crocheted beard courtesy of Digicub (from Twitch).
October 27, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I am in love with this costume. @dougmcottrell.bsky.social outdid himself on the jacket and sash, both made 100% from scratch.

I think what I like most about it is it could be a costume for many other imaginary worlds; I look like an engineer or a vehicle conductor. Give me a pistol or a sword!
October 26, 2025 at 10:14 AM
First day in the office at the new job.

The cafeteria has a special on spiced waffle fries with chipotle aioli dip.

You want me to work in the office 1-2 days a week? This is how you do it. 10/10. Best job ever.
October 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I got in the beta for Dragon Quest Smash/Grow (mobile).

As a big fan of all things Dragon Quest (more than Final Fantasy, if I'm being honest), I'm really excited to see what this game will be like when I can play it in a few days.
October 11, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Haven't made banana bread in a few years.

These look like they turned out great! Very happy with them.
September 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
What is Sad Nuggie and how did it become like Pusheen or Labubu levels of popular?
September 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Other random stuff at the convention:

- The Doctor Who Daleks talk and they're loud and obnoxious, just like on the show!

- A criminally small number of KPop Demon Hunter and Clair Obscur cosplays and merch.

- Kudos to the 75yr old woman in the Alastor (Hazbin Hotel) cosplay.
September 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A quick pre-opening display of The Neverending Story booth. They were selling photo ops for each of the "attractions", which included the Rockbiter, a "Saving Artax" exhibit, and Flying with Falcor. Each was individually priced or a generous discount applied if you wanted pics of everything.
September 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Some Power Ranger stuff is here because David Fielding is present. I mean, even without Zordon, the Power Rangers stuff would still have booth space and cosplayers. Its impressive how popular that franchise is still.
September 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A little video of some of the free play arcade machines near the front entrance of the con. Most of them are configured with multiple rom files so its not just the game on the marquee or cabinet display.

The controls are VERY loose on all of them. Its not me who sucks at playing them. Nope.
September 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
London ComicCon photostream + commentary:

- Great to see the convention posting signs about the selling of AI produced art. I hope I get to see a flipping of said tables (nothing so far).

- Some Star Trek booth photos. The local club seems to be heavily fixated on OGST and TNG eras, sadly.
September 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Nintendo Direct in less than 8 hours.

Have a bingo card.
September 12, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Random stuff I've photographed while doing walks with @dougmcottrell.bsky.social.

God, remember when Nintendo thought selling people an app and a bunch of cardboard and rubber bands was a good idea?
September 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
London ComicCon is coming up and who is that in one of the promotional photos?

Is that... ME? 💅👑🌟

Autographs upon request. $10 per item. A bitch needs to survive these trying economic times.
August 27, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Just things one finds at Spirit Halloween (not Spirit OF Halloween, the OF is missing from their banners and sign displays).
August 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Ready for my interview in 45 mins.

Man, I take awkward photos.
August 18, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Had to do some clothes shopping for my interview and general "in-office" wear since I'd been working from home for 4+ years.

Hopefully these also give me good vibes and make me feel confident for the whole thing.
August 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Had a pretty good Pride weekend with @dougmcottrell.bsky.social. We trooped in costume with the local 501st garrison. Wandered around the booths in the park a few times.

Next year, I WILL get my deep fried Mars bar from one of those food trucks.
July 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The cute floral and tank top combo returns. It's a good day for the beach!
July 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Friends with a pool + nice weather + holiday = let's not burn to a crisp because I'm the WHITEST fuckin half-breed European on the planet.
July 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Went shopping for some shirts that aren't black graphic tees.

Got me a sweet tank top/button down shirt combo that I think I look very good in.

(Not pictured: The white hairs starting to show up on the side of my head since I turned 44...)
June 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I was very tempted to get the bottom sticker. For reasons.
June 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I like to find fun art in stores sometimes.

How could I resist two of ny favourite things? Black cats!

Frida Kahlo is pretty cool too, I suppose. Let the record show she is the supporting role in this piece. The cats are the stars!
June 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM