Josh Speer
@thenewd3stiny.bsky.social
Senior editor at HPP. List writer at DualShockers. Formerly at oprainfall and Workprint. Prolific consumer of games, books and movies. Proud nerd.
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Strategy Games That Are Longer Than 100 Hours
Looking to get lost in a complex experience? Here's a list of several strategy games with more than 100 hours of gameplay.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Time for a new list! Enjoy www.dualshockers.com/strategy-gam...
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This is a kind of epiphany that I kinda *felt* but never was able to put to words, and it is brilliant.
When executives (and their marketing sycophants) say something, it's not because they believe it's *true*, it's what they *want* to happen.
When executives (and their marketing sycophants) say something, it's not because they believe it's *true*, it's what they *want* to happen.
NEW VIDEO: Big business is a death cult worshipping a many-faced Techno God. In an industry full of takers who want to eradicate the makers, so-called AI promises a nonsensical fantasy where games are made for free and sold to a world of laid off former workers. It is unhinged.
youtu.be/xcB_kqpYNhc
youtu.be/xcB_kqpYNhc
Execucult Of The Techno God
YouTube video by Stephanie Sterling
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This is a kind of epiphany that I kinda *felt* but never was able to put to words, and it is brilliant.
When executives (and their marketing sycophants) say something, it's not because they believe it's *true*, it's what they *want* to happen.
When executives (and their marketing sycophants) say something, it's not because they believe it's *true*, it's what they *want* to happen.
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I'm going to keep saying this in my effort to speak it into reality: Supreme Court should have at least 100 Justices with rotating panels (and maybe an en banc option). No single Justice should have so much power and they shouldn't be names everyone knows.
A court with a normal-ish conservative majority would have been tolerable. I'm not eager for court packing, impeaching justices, and other such options. But this court sticking around post-Trump is untenable. They've already torched their own legitimacy, the only question is what do we do about it.
Democrats need to lay the groundwork for reform by attacking the villains on the Supreme Court - loudly, angrily, personally, relentlessly. And they should start now.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
December 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I'm going to keep saying this in my effort to speak it into reality: Supreme Court should have at least 100 Justices with rotating panels (and maybe an en banc option). No single Justice should have so much power and they shouldn't be names everyone knows.
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They removed her name *during the government shutdown* — as if bigotry were essential work.
Loathsome, putrid people, the lot of them.
Loathsome, putrid people, the lot of them.
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
They removed her name *during the government shutdown* — as if bigotry were essential work.
Loathsome, putrid people, the lot of them.
Loathsome, putrid people, the lot of them.
QTP with a gif of a powerful woman!
December 6, 2025 at 12:43 AM
QTP with a gif of a powerful woman!
QTP Super Smash Bros. Main
December 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
QTP Super Smash Bros. Main
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Democrats need to lay the groundwork for reform by attacking the villains on the Supreme Court - loudly, angrily, personally, relentlessly. And they should start now.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
Democrats Need to Treat the Supreme Court Like the Villain It Is
The Court is out of control, and we'll never see reform unless we build the case for it. Starting now.
paulwaldman.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Democrats need to lay the groundwork for reform by attacking the villains on the Supreme Court - loudly, angrily, personally, relentlessly. And they should start now.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
Tis the season at TJs. Really love these stores.
December 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Tis the season at TJs. Really love these stores.
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The Citizens United decision has corrupted our government and is destroying our democracy. Here's a way to get rid of it. robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
How to Get Rid of "Citizens United"
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way.
robertreich.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The Citizens United decision has corrupted our government and is destroying our democracy. Here's a way to get rid of it. robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
So I'm not great at tooting my own horn. But with that in mind, my turkey tacos were delicious! So moist it was hard to believe it was that meat. Tasted more like chicken mixed with pulled pork. Tasty, will try again.
December 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM
So I'm not great at tooting my own horn. But with that in mind, my turkey tacos were delicious! So moist it was hard to believe it was that meat. Tasted more like chicken mixed with pulled pork. Tasty, will try again.
Turkey taco time is nigh! Just gotta get the sauce absorbed, then chop everything else.
December 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Turkey taco time is nigh! Just gotta get the sauce absorbed, then chop everything else.
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Hey Bluesky peeps, could you help spread the word?
My Shirley Jackson Award-nominated gothic fiction book THE ATROCITIES is on sale today for $1.99 on Kindle. I have no idea how long this sale will last.
www.amazon.com/Atrocities-J...
My Shirley Jackson Award-nominated gothic fiction book THE ATROCITIES is on sale today for $1.99 on Kindle. I have no idea how long this sale will last.
www.amazon.com/Atrocities-J...
December 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Hey Bluesky peeps, could you help spread the word?
My Shirley Jackson Award-nominated gothic fiction book THE ATROCITIES is on sale today for $1.99 on Kindle. I have no idea how long this sale will last.
www.amazon.com/Atrocities-J...
My Shirley Jackson Award-nominated gothic fiction book THE ATROCITIES is on sale today for $1.99 on Kindle. I have no idea how long this sale will last.
www.amazon.com/Atrocities-J...
Since I don't believe in wasting food if I can help it, I've been transforming my turkey carcass into different meals. First I made some Japanese curry. Today I'm making turkey tacos and maybe later a soup!
December 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Since I don't believe in wasting food if I can help it, I've been transforming my turkey carcass into different meals. First I made some Japanese curry. Today I'm making turkey tacos and maybe later a soup!
I returned to the new Barnes and Noble! Not only is it a welcoming store, but it also has a great selection and even some classic DVDs. Good stuff.
December 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I returned to the new Barnes and Noble! Not only is it a welcoming store, but it also has a great selection and even some classic DVDs. Good stuff.
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Okay, I really didn't need another version of Puzzle Quest, but I also love complete PSP games. And this should be a great travel title, since I haven't played the original in years and years.
December 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Okay, I really didn't need another version of Puzzle Quest, but I also love complete PSP games. And this should be a great travel title, since I haven't played the original in years and years.
Made another of my made up, Korean inspired egg breakfasts with rice, sesame seeds and cut avocado. Usually top the rice with hot sauce, this time trying a new gochujang sauce I found. Excited!
December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Made another of my made up, Korean inspired egg breakfasts with rice, sesame seeds and cut avocado. Usually top the rice with hot sauce, this time trying a new gochujang sauce I found. Excited!
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The Trump admin has been quietly pressuring Europe to not seize the Russian billions for Ukraine. He fully intends to give it back to Russia and likely will find a way to profit himself.
Shame on America, and shame on Europe
Shame on America, and shame on Europe
December 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The Trump admin has been quietly pressuring Europe to not seize the Russian billions for Ukraine. He fully intends to give it back to Russia and likely will find a way to profit himself.
Shame on America, and shame on Europe
Shame on America, and shame on Europe
Man, nothing feels worse than excitedly sharing a review I'm really proud of, only to get zero response on social media. Boo. Bad algorithm
December 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Man, nothing feels worse than excitedly sharing a review I'm really proud of, only to get zero response on social media. Boo. Bad algorithm
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December 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
My latest review! As a lover of comics and videogames, I really relished the opportunity www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/01/m...
www.heypoorplayer.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
My latest review! As a lover of comics and videogames, I really relished the opportunity www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/12/01/m...
This year I didn't go crazy for Black Friday. I didn't get a whole heap of discounted games. Instead, I got what really matters, a new memory card for my Switch 2! Effectively doubled my space for all the digital games I'll probably end up buying on sale...
November 30, 2025 at 5:52 AM
This year I didn't go crazy for Black Friday. I didn't get a whole heap of discounted games. Instead, I got what really matters, a new memory card for my Switch 2! Effectively doubled my space for all the digital games I'll probably end up buying on sale...
Stay tuned, gang! I have two very exciting reviews coming up, and I only consider one of them an indie. Either way, I'll have a lot of nice things to say about both 😁
November 30, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Stay tuned, gang! I have two very exciting reviews coming up, and I only consider one of them an indie. Either way, I'll have a lot of nice things to say about both 😁
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The house and senate have both expressed interest in investigating the strike on survivors of the first boat strike.
Both Hegseth and adm Bradley will need to answer some questions.
This is why a reminder to not follow illegal orders is important
Both Hegseth and adm Bradley will need to answer some questions.
This is why a reminder to not follow illegal orders is important
November 30, 2025 at 3:57 AM
The house and senate have both expressed interest in investigating the strike on survivors of the first boat strike.
Both Hegseth and adm Bradley will need to answer some questions.
This is why a reminder to not follow illegal orders is important
Both Hegseth and adm Bradley will need to answer some questions.
This is why a reminder to not follow illegal orders is important