The Evolve Playbook is here! 📔 With a real world take on games marketing, social, PR, influencer events and much more! First up, how to build community trust and not turn fans into critics! Which tip did you find most helpful? Let us know in the comments!

100 years ago, your barber was also your dentist. Today, your barber is also your therapist. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Sometimes life gives you a hard choice. Such as the choice of watching Escape from New York or The Running Man. We picked Escape from New York.

Will Zohran Mamdani bring needed changes to New York and usher a new wave of liberal elected officials? It depends if he is like Stefan Löfven or Nicolás Maduro. We will have to wait and see!

Trying out some Dubai Chocolate that is actually from Dubai.

New chicken spot, Chikin Drip, just opened in Union City and it’s amazing.

Returning to my personal Bluesky account after a long absence only to find my notifications popping because of this and it’s still funny.

The perfect game for Demon Slayer fans.

ARE YOU OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN A FREELANCER IN VIDEO GAME/TECH/CULTURE JOURNALISM? I want to talk to you for a story! DM me, email me, or hit me up on Discord (AlyssaMerc/alyssamercante) Please signal boost!

Going strong for almost 10 years. Broken 0 embargo’s and NDAs.

Some anime fans can’t appreciate quality or peak anime.

Despite what @gen5notpkmn.bsky.social wants you to believe, this is truly peak anime!

I’m out here protesting for my rights, liberty and Taiyaki at GalaxyCon San Jose.

The Conjuring chair at GalaxyCon San Jose was very comfy.

During MAGWest, I joined the Bravo Bus and went to Taco Bravo for the first time in over 10 years.

Friend: Have you watched Burn Notice? Me: Yes, great show. Why you ask? Friend: You look like Bruce Campbell right now. Me: Makes sense, I’m burned out.

Time to enjoy a nice cigar after a long work week.

For some I ended up on the mailing list for that non-existent game by that has been Blizzard Dev.

Death Stranding 2 is officially a Nintendo game.

What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsider? In commercial real estate, it’s normal to have an agent represent both the buyer and seller taking 100% of the commission. This is however frowned upon and discouraged among residential real estate brokers.

Found a good spot for my new sticker I got at OffKai Expo.

A voting board for best hentai tag at OffKai Expo. Doing my part because democracy is wonderful.

OffKai Expo also has a big ribbon culture and I got plenty for GDC.

Proof that social media platforms have put more effort into censoring pro-Luigi posts than fighting misinformation, hate speech or cyber bullying.

To be fair, the sizzling hot dog man was coming at him.

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny Remastered isn’t just a treat for fans of the Cosmic Era, it’s also a nostalgic callback to the Gundam games of the 2000s. Score: 9/10

The Horror Game Awards Summer Showcase 2025 aired over the weekend - with 100+ horror games! 😱 Loads of @horrorgameawards.bsky.social gems - handy breakdown of every trailer at the link. Few personal stand-outs highlights in the replies you should wishlist. (Read more: Gamer Social Club)

I need help settling this debate with my cigar buddies, who would make a better James Bond - Tom Hardy or Jason Statham?

Time to hit the last day of FanimeCon as the OG PS2 gangster.

Getting ready for the last day of FanimeCon. How how I look vs how I feel:

That is a wrap for Day 3 of FanimeCon with @gen5notpkmn.bsky.social.

This is the look of someone who has been enjoying Day 3 of FanimeCon from 10am to 1am.

Fanime Survivor 4 is over! Congratulations to Chika on her fourpeat.

Buff Anya takes the stage at CWF.

Day 2 and I’m cosplaying as Chris Redfield.

“My Way” as performed by Waluigi.

Carl Wheezer and his waifu “Jimmy’s Mom” at CWF: Fanimania during FanimeCon 2025.

The Stig from Top Gear at CWF: Fanimania during FanimeCon 2025.

The prizes for Anime Survivor of FanimeCon 2025.

American Goku takes the stage at Fanimania during FanimeCon 2025.

Day 1 of FanimeCon 2025 and I’m cosplaying as Akihiko Sanada from Persona 3.

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero reunites players with Marona for another adventure in the world of Ivoire. Socre: 8/10 8bitdigi.com/review-phant...

If you already owned the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games on Steam, you get the Enhanced Edition for free.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is more than a collection of fighting games but a window into a transitional era for the genre. Final Score: 10/10 8bitdigi.com/review-capco...

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Today was a good day for a family BBQ.

Ever had a store in the mall get your attention in a “what the fuck is that” kinda way!

Wow, there is a KPop store at the mall.

Stubbled upon this The Thing looking wood sculpture in Stanford.

Welp, looks like there is a coyote problem by my work.