Zoey Nyx
@zoeylynnnyx.bsky.social
(they/them) - Your friendly-neighbourhood Eldritch Entity. Unfathomably ancient (27). Very Queer. Very Non-Binary. Likes Tetris. Like ... a lot. Has too many plants. The "radical left(TM)".
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with alt text, because everyone deserves a good cry.
come over.
come over.
July 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
with alt text, because everyone deserves a good cry.
come over.
come over.
Don't bring flags to a TDoR-vigil that aren't pride-flags. Ever.
Give us this one day. Only one day to mourn our dead, without making it about anybody else.
Give us this one day. Only one day to mourn our dead, without making it about anybody else.
November 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Don't bring flags to a TDoR-vigil that aren't pride-flags. Ever.
Give us this one day. Only one day to mourn our dead, without making it about anybody else.
Give us this one day. Only one day to mourn our dead, without making it about anybody else.
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I would have you remember that there are trans people alive who need your action now, not your reflective words later.
Remembering us is not enough.
Remembering us is not enough.
November 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I would have you remember that there are trans people alive who need your action now, not your reflective words later.
Remembering us is not enough.
Remembering us is not enough.
Gonna head to a vigil in a bit. It's good to be around people.
November 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Gonna head to a vigil in a bit. It's good to be around people.
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Hey folks, I often do posts calling for indie developers to link me their games so I can signal boost them. Today I want to do something similar for all trans creatives.
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
November 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Hey folks, I often do posts calling for indie developers to link me their games so I can signal boost them. Today I want to do something similar for all trans creatives.
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
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happy transgender day of remembrance
thank you for sticking around in the hardest of times. if you haven't, you are missed dearly
please live 💜
thank you for sticking around in the hardest of times. if you haven't, you are missed dearly
please live 💜
November 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
happy transgender day of remembrance
thank you for sticking around in the hardest of times. if you haven't, you are missed dearly
please live 💜
thank you for sticking around in the hardest of times. if you haven't, you are missed dearly
please live 💜
Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. Every year, this day gets a little bit harder. The weight we carry gets heavier. The shoulders to carry it are fewer.
Too many were lost. We will remember you. We will not give up. We will survive.
Remember the dead. And fight like hell for the living.
Too many were lost. We will remember you. We will not give up. We will survive.
Remember the dead. And fight like hell for the living.
November 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. Every year, this day gets a little bit harder. The weight we carry gets heavier. The shoulders to carry it are fewer.
Too many were lost. We will remember you. We will not give up. We will survive.
Remember the dead. And fight like hell for the living.
Too many were lost. We will remember you. We will not give up. We will survive.
Remember the dead. And fight like hell for the living.
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Nothing is a better demonstration of the anti-scientific nature of banning trans women from sports than the fact that the IOC's OWN STUDY found no evidence trans women have any advantage over cis women in sports, but they're planning on going ahead with banning us anyways
IOC edges closer to ban on transgender women in female Olympic events
IOC edges closer to ban on transgender women in female Olympic events
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Sources expect ban within next six to 12 months
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IOC president wants to protect the female category
The International Olympic Committee is edging closer towards implementing a ban on transgender women competing in the female category in time for the Los Angeles Olympics.
Multiple sources expect such a ban to come into effect over the next six to 12 months with the new IOC president, Kirsty Coventry, making clear she wants to drive through her campaign pledge to protect the female category. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Nothing is a better demonstration of the anti-scientific nature of banning trans women from sports than the fact that the IOC's OWN STUDY found no evidence trans women have any advantage over cis women in sports, but they're planning on going ahead with banning us anyways
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Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
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THEN YOU PURCHASE THEM AND DO NOT USE THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS
Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Blow for OpenAI in Germany as court rules song lyrics used illegally
A German court ruled on Tuesday that OpenAI violated copyright on nine popular songs in a lawsuit that marked another attempt to prevent the free use of artists' content online. The Munich Regional Co...
www.yahoo.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
THEN YOU PURCHASE THEM AND DO NOT USE THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS
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steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
Insulting to the players, insulting to the IP, insulting to the medium, the developers. And the craft itself. Fuck you executives who pushed this garbage.
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI art slop, because your $70 means nothing anymore
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI generated artwork which makes the $70 feel like a complete rip-off.
frvr.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
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This current trend of adding "It reflects our vision" to AI disclosures makes me sick
"no it's fine that we used the theft machine because it was our creative vision!" get fucked, every single one of you
This is for Anno 117 & Arc Raiders
"no it's fine that we used the theft machine because it was our creative vision!" get fucked, every single one of you
This is for Anno 117 & Arc Raiders
November 14, 2025 at 3:48 AM
This current trend of adding "It reflects our vision" to AI disclosures makes me sick
"no it's fine that we used the theft machine because it was our creative vision!" get fucked, every single one of you
This is for Anno 117 & Arc Raiders
"no it's fine that we used the theft machine because it was our creative vision!" get fucked, every single one of you
This is for Anno 117 & Arc Raiders
Only adding the "We used Gen-AI to make assets"-disclaimer, less than a week before launch is a scummy move. Never preorder folks.
I expected better from Ubisoft Mainz and ANNO 117, but I guess we can't have nice things anymore.
I expected better from Ubisoft Mainz and ANNO 117, but I guess we can't have nice things anymore.
November 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Only adding the "We used Gen-AI to make assets"-disclaimer, less than a week before launch is a scummy move. Never preorder folks.
I expected better from Ubisoft Mainz and ANNO 117, but I guess we can't have nice things anymore.
I expected better from Ubisoft Mainz and ANNO 117, but I guess we can't have nice things anymore.
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Finally, Gabecube
Steam Frame, Steam Controller, Steam Machine announcement is expected soon, here's a first look!
November 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Finally, Gabecube
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We won't let Rockstar break our union and we won't be intimidated - support our campaign here:
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
November 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We won't let Rockstar break our union and we won't be intimidated - support our campaign here:
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
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📢 We're reopening creator keys requests for our older games!
As part of our legacy games celebration, we've got fresh batches of Steam keys for several older titles. If you're a content creator who would like to showcase one of our games, details on how to get keys are below!
As part of our legacy games celebration, we've got fresh batches of Steam keys for several older titles. If you're a content creator who would like to showcase one of our games, details on how to get keys are below!
October 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
📢 We're reopening creator keys requests for our older games!
As part of our legacy games celebration, we've got fresh batches of Steam keys for several older titles. If you're a content creator who would like to showcase one of our games, details on how to get keys are below!
As part of our legacy games celebration, we've got fresh batches of Steam keys for several older titles. If you're a content creator who would like to showcase one of our games, details on how to get keys are below!
I loved the game, despite it's shortcomings. The story asked some fascinating moral questions. By the time I learned about them using Gen-AI in it's development, my playthrough was almost done.
The game about corporate exploitation using Gen-AI to fill gaps, was deeply ironic and left a bad taste.
The game about corporate exploitation using Gen-AI to fill gaps, was deeply ironic and left a bad taste.
"The more we let companies use GenAI in development, the more we all stand to lose."
As scope increases and budgets shrink, The Alters is a cautionary tale of gaps plugged up by AI, and the backlash that follows.
@riorobayo.bsky.social examines #GenAI in games: www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...
As scope increases and budgets shrink, The Alters is a cautionary tale of gaps plugged up by AI, and the backlash that follows.
@riorobayo.bsky.social examines #GenAI in games: www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...
I’m Still Not Done Talking About AI Use in The Alters | Qualbert
The more we let companies use GenAI in development, the more we all stand to lose. We examine the ripple effects of AI use in games, beginning with The Alters.
www.qualbert.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I loved the game, despite it's shortcomings. The story asked some fascinating moral questions. By the time I learned about them using Gen-AI in it's development, my playthrough was almost done.
The game about corporate exploitation using Gen-AI to fill gaps, was deeply ironic and left a bad taste.
The game about corporate exploitation using Gen-AI to fill gaps, was deeply ironic and left a bad taste.
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"The more we let companies use GenAI in development, the more we all stand to lose."
As scope increases and budgets shrink, The Alters is a cautionary tale of gaps plugged up by AI, and the backlash that follows.
@riorobayo.bsky.social examines #GenAI in games: www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...
As scope increases and budgets shrink, The Alters is a cautionary tale of gaps plugged up by AI, and the backlash that follows.
@riorobayo.bsky.social examines #GenAI in games: www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...
I’m Still Not Done Talking About AI Use in The Alters | Qualbert
The more we let companies use GenAI in development, the more we all stand to lose. We examine the ripple effects of AI use in games, beginning with The Alters.
www.qualbert.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:51 AM
"The more we let companies use GenAI in development, the more we all stand to lose."
As scope increases and budgets shrink, The Alters is a cautionary tale of gaps plugged up by AI, and the backlash that follows.
@riorobayo.bsky.social examines #GenAI in games: www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...
As scope increases and budgets shrink, The Alters is a cautionary tale of gaps plugged up by AI, and the backlash that follows.
@riorobayo.bsky.social examines #GenAI in games: www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...
Hanging out at a queer bar and nerding out over Vampire: The Masquerade lore for several hours will never get old :D
October 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Hanging out at a queer bar and nerding out over Vampire: The Masquerade lore for several hours will never get old :D
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I genuinely can't overstate how big a deal it is to see a first party Nintendo game feature a dedicated Accessibility menu like this, so well thought out, detailed in depth before game release.
There is literally no precident for this from Nintendo.
This is a huge leap forward.
There is literally no precident for this from Nintendo.
This is a huge leap forward.
Watching through the second Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct because I was told they discussed accessibility features during it.
First thing I have spotted, 40 ish mins in, there's a setting to slow down the speed of gameplay.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZHY...
First thing I have spotted, 40 ish mins in, there's a setting to slow down the speed of gameplay.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZHY...
Kirby Air Riders Direct #2 10.23.2025
YouTube video by Nintendo of America
www.youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I genuinely can't overstate how big a deal it is to see a first party Nintendo game feature a dedicated Accessibility menu like this, so well thought out, detailed in depth before game release.
There is literally no precident for this from Nintendo.
This is a huge leap forward.
There is literally no precident for this from Nintendo.
This is a huge leap forward.
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Sleep is a biological necessity, and sleep deprivation has real physical, psychological, and social consequences that need to be taken seriously. The way our society treats it as slothful to sleep according to natural rhythms (including midday naps and variant chronotypes like night owls) is evil.
Do you have any extremely niche, but serious, ethical stances?
October 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Sleep is a biological necessity, and sleep deprivation has real physical, psychological, and social consequences that need to be taken seriously. The way our society treats it as slothful to sleep according to natural rhythms (including midday naps and variant chronotypes like night owls) is evil.
*sighs*
Steam Next-Fest is up.
I go through my recommendations.
A total of 6 games immediately catch my eye.
Out of those 6, 3 games use generative AI in some way.
And sadly, Steam hasn't been particularly strict on enforcing the "disclose AI on the store"-rule, so who knows if there isn't more.
Steam Next-Fest is up.
I go through my recommendations.
A total of 6 games immediately catch my eye.
Out of those 6, 3 games use generative AI in some way.
And sadly, Steam hasn't been particularly strict on enforcing the "disclose AI on the store"-rule, so who knows if there isn't more.
October 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
*sighs*
Steam Next-Fest is up.
I go through my recommendations.
A total of 6 games immediately catch my eye.
Out of those 6, 3 games use generative AI in some way.
And sadly, Steam hasn't been particularly strict on enforcing the "disclose AI on the store"-rule, so who knows if there isn't more.
Steam Next-Fest is up.
I go through my recommendations.
A total of 6 games immediately catch my eye.
Out of those 6, 3 games use generative AI in some way.
And sadly, Steam hasn't been particularly strict on enforcing the "disclose AI on the store"-rule, so who knows if there isn't more.
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This is why we fund scientists to study things like oyster slobber even if you don’t think it sounds important
⚠️ Chinese researchers have invented bone glue that mimics how oysters stick to surfaces underwater.
The adhesive can reportedly repair orthopedic fractures in 2-3 minutes, even in blood-rich environments, and is bioabsorbable.
interestingengineering.com/science/chin...
The adhesive can reportedly repair orthopedic fractures in 2-3 minutes, even in blood-rich environments, and is bioabsorbable.
interestingengineering.com/science/chin...
China's oyster-inspired 'bone glue' bonds fractures in minutes
A new oyster-inspired Bone-02 adhesive can revolutionize bone repair without metal fasteners.
interestingengineering.com
September 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
This is why we fund scientists to study things like oyster slobber even if you don’t think it sounds important
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HEY YOU, BLUESKY USER
Do you like art on the site?
Then you'd better go give the site's moderators a piece of your mind, because they're looking to instate guidelines on October 15th that *massively* censor art on this platform.
Make noise in the comments, submit feedback forms on their site, go.
Do you like art on the site?
Then you'd better go give the site's moderators a piece of your mind, because they're looking to instate guidelines on October 15th that *massively* censor art on this platform.
Make noise in the comments, submit feedback forms on their site, go.
Thank you to the 14,000+ people who shared feedback on our community guidelines! We’re updating our rules for clarity, strengthening enforcement, and introducing product changes for healthier conversations. New guidelines kick in Oct 15. bsky.social/about/blog/0...
Building Healthier Social Media: Updated Guidelines and New Features - Bluesky
Public discourse on social media has grown toxic and divisive, but unlike other platforms, Bluesky is building a social web that empowers people instead of exploiting them.
bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
HEY YOU, BLUESKY USER
Do you like art on the site?
Then you'd better go give the site's moderators a piece of your mind, because they're looking to instate guidelines on October 15th that *massively* censor art on this platform.
Make noise in the comments, submit feedback forms on their site, go.
Do you like art on the site?
Then you'd better go give the site's moderators a piece of your mind, because they're looking to instate guidelines on October 15th that *massively* censor art on this platform.
Make noise in the comments, submit feedback forms on their site, go.
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I wrote my own Charlie Kirk obituary, and about valuing truth over manners: www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Deserves No Mourning
The white Christian nationalist provocateur wasn't a promoter of civil discourse. He preached hate, bigotry, and division
www.thenation.com
September 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I wrote my own Charlie Kirk obituary, and about valuing truth over manners: www.thenation.com/article/poli...