I kicked my Google addiction, and now I just use my G Home devices as dumb Bluetooth speakers. When you switch the mic button off to stop them eavesdropping the LEDs go Cylon-orange and they look like they're glaring at you. More about my month here: jimmunroe.net/writing/dive...

Did you know the maker of Grand Theft Auto had a Toronto-adjacent office? They do, and it looks like they've been treating their workers... criminally. So I'm heading to the Solidarity Picket at noon this Friday! actionnetwork.org/events/solid...

Me too. Check out Qobuz for a drag and drop replacement: import your Spotify playlists, similar pricing, but pays artists 5x more.

#Enshittification PSA: If you use Gmail to pick up emails from a custom domain you own with POP3, that will no longer work in January. Related PSA: I am currently feeling out #protonmail as a replacement.

Just a bit of Canadian context/voices on the Rockstar situation. www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

At Sitges, the sci-fi and horror film festival just outside Barcelona. Really amazed at how it totally transforms the town... There's even a statue of the festival's mascot! It's been going since the late 1960s.

Kudos to @daff.space and the Game Sewer folk for their on-theme sludge refreshments served in petri dishes.

It was great catching up with one of my favourite comic creators @jimmunroe.net, who was debuting his latest book 'Zeroed Out', at Lucky's Comics tonight. Joining was local comics zen master @jasonturner.bsky.social with his latest, Vinegar #46. Always a cause for celebration. Sweet evening.

Hard not to read this as the choice in this cultural moment.

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We met last May in the dream room, now we meet in reality palestinian-voices-in-games.com PVIG is a community of gamedevs, curators, and organizers supporting Palestinian game creators in telling their stories. Got coins? Support a creator! Got skills? Volunteer! Got reach? Share the project!

Overheard on the Vancouver-Nanimo ferry: "Hey Siri, does Rolls Royce make a diesel engine?"

Proud to be representing @inkskratch.com and my graphic novel ZEROED OUT in a Vancouver co-launch with the delightful doodlin' diarist @jasonturner.bsky.social

Proud to be representing @inkskratch.com and my graphic novel ZEROED OUT in a Vancouver co-launch with the delightful doodlin' diarist @jasonturner.bsky.social

Sneaking away from the game conference to say hi to an old friend, the coliseum inspired Vancouver Public Library. We arrived in town around the same time, May 1995!

I'm happy to announce the launch of 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝑵𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝑱𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓? - an interactive resource that provides post-jam guidance to game jammers! I worked with @jimmunroe.net at GAIN to create this toolkit, which provides advice for jammers interested in commercial, artistic, or experimental development paths.

Late to it, esp for a Toronto band, but really enjoying The Beaches! Riding out the rest of the summer on a wave of melodic fun energy: www.thebeachesband.com The full Blame My Ex album is rock solid top to bottom.

It was so fun to attend the Video Game Arts Appreciate Night at the @agotoronto.bsky.social this past weekend! It was so great to get to talk with ALTTL fans, amazing Canadian devs, arts supporters and those who are video game curious. TY to @jimmunroe.net and Nathan Huisman for inviting us!

Were you at TGW 25? Did you play protest games under a ufo? Invent giant parachute games with a fully armoured knight? Colour with your face on a giant silo with Olivia Chow? Find a giant rat in the depths of Toronto? Relive the glory in 3m thanks to Tate Young www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNf-...

Delightfully the AGO has invited me back to curate a selection of videogames about Indian cooking, teenage exocolonists, and strangely satisfying tiny adjustments like straightening a picture frame on a wall. www.facebook.com/share/1GNus2... #Toronto #videogames #art

Absolutely loved this graphic novel written by @jimmunroe.net and illustrated by @inkskratch.com so sweet and heartwarming whilst living in these crazy times. Looking forward to another!

I was at the birth of the Toronto Public Library Junction Triangle branch! I thought that it would be the 101st but it's actually replacing Perth, so we're still at a pleasing 100 branches.

If you're a Canadian zinester that I missed here: 1) Repost our fair announcement above! 2) Say hi so that I can add you to my Canadian Zinesters starter pack! bsky.app/starter-pack...

Kind of proud of my first ever sandal-strap tan! This piece I wrote at the top of the summer will explain for those curious: jimmunroe.net/writing/wear...

Another delightful innovation from the library! A take-a-puzzle leave-a-puzzle section at Pape/Danforth branch. They have considered the whole missing piece conundrum and added a rule on the sign.

Had my first teeth cleaning and checkup with the Canadian Dental Care Plan! Pretty easy to apply: www.canada.ca/en/services/... I know we'll probably find out it was all a conspiracy puppeteered by Big Maple Syrup, but for now I'm enjoying the moment.

Had a great fireside chat with @gamerella.bsky.social and @jessromarcotte.bsky.social at U/Day in Montreal! We talked about the role of game jams within, and outside, the game industry. ICYMI, you can read my white paper on game jams for free online: gameartsinternational.network/thats-my-jam...

Two of our graphic novels: Curb Angels Vol. 2 by Nyala Ali and illustrated by Lisa Mendis, and Zeroed Out by @jimmunroe.net and illustrated by @inkskratch.com were featured in this CBC Book's article here: buff.ly/qtQ9DEB #canadiancomicbooks #canadianindiepublisher #atbaypress

I've been pitching my sci-fi rom-com manga-inspired graphic novel as an easy-breezy beach read... and apparently the CBC agrees! www.cbc.ca/books/canadi... Find a local bookstore or get it online here! atbaypress.com/books/detail...

A dispatch from my Quebec Burning Man regional experience: jimmunroe.net/writing/wear...

Next week on Thursday July 3rd at @thebeguiling.bsky.social, I'll be with writer @jimmunroe.net signing Zeroed Out, our new book! We'll also talk about utopia building and SF rom-com comfort food during a time of non-stop dystopian reality. Come on by! beguilingbooks.com/events/46911

In two weeks, @jimmunroe.net and I will be having our book launch at the beguiling for Zeroed Out. Be sure to come on by! www.blogto.com/events/zeroe...

I'm gonna be in and near Toronto in a couple weeks! Doing some events! Free; full info and booking links are here: www.hollygramazio.net/events The Toronto one is part of @torontogamesweek.com - talking to @jimmunroe.net about books, games, rom-coms and all sorts Come along if you're around!

Congrats to Jim on the release of his new book! Catch “The Playful Page: A Sci-Fi Rom-Com Conversation” on Monday June 16th starting at 6pm @ Palmerston Public Library during Toronto Games Week! Jim and Holly Gramazio will be chatting about writing, games, fiction and more! Free event! #TGW25

Whoo hoo! New book day! My sci-fi rom-com graphic novel about a shapeshifting situationship ZEROED OUT is out now. Sample and buy it via jimmunroe.net/comics/zeroe...

⚠️ THIS IS NOT A DRILL ⚠️ The schedule for Toronto Games Week 2025 is now live on our website! torontogamesweek.com/schedule 🕹️ There's so many awesome events happening throughout the week, which ones are you all planning on attending? 👀 #TGW25

A rare example of useful advertising: a recent Buy Canadian Interac ad points out that using my Visa funnels money through the States. I've been looking for a good excuse to switch to debit as it's a lower charge for the merchants....

Long live Piggy and the radical, weird Halifax they soundtracked 💗

Hey there Bluesky! We're looking for games about biking, or bikes in general. We just love bikes and just can't get enough! Do you happen to know any bicycle games? Let us know in the replies! #Cycling

Had SUCH a nice time chatting with a bunch of novelists / game writers for this including @mallorymarlowe.bsky.social @naomialderman.bsky.social @joedunthorne.bsky.social @sharnajackson.com @jimmunroe.net Jon from @inkle.co et al www.theguardian.com/games/2025/a...

As someone who was only able to buy a home thanks to non profit Options For Homes, I agree: https://spacing.ca/toronto/2025/03/27/non-profit-housing-is-an-economic-no-brainer/

Anyone who has ever got delivery via bike should fight for safe lanes & infrastructure as a moral imperative. (Would love to see how many anti bike lane people also enjoy delivery)

Life stage: mental observations like "flavourful carrot" and "refreshing tonic" are entirely unironic.

If you visit The New York Times for its puzzles, consider switching to Puzzmo, a collection of innovative casual games with daily challenges: www.puzzmo.com

10 Columnists and Writers Make a Graph to Explain Why You Should Unsubscribe from The New York Times

Tactical Breach Wizards is so excellent: a turn-based strategy game that's both puzzly and satisfyingly visceral with arcane-contemporary writing that's funny and deft, plus defenestration galore. Free demo, Vancouver devs: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1043810/Tactical_Breach_Wizards/

Want to work with us? Hand Eye is hiring! We're looking for an amazing Operations Manager to help things go smoothly and coordinate the back end of our programs & partnerships. If this sounds like you, check out the job description and send your resume! www.handeyesociety.com/uncategorize...

Just watched MY OLD ASS with my 17yo yesterday as we're fans of Aubrey Plaza and really loved it. Natural comedic acting from young actors, a smart well paced romantic lo-fi sci-fi script involving magic mushrooms, beautiful and unabashedly Canadian Muskoka setting, and unexpectedly moving as well!

Drink and Draw Toronto! Monday Jan 6 2025 torontocomicjam.org/2024/12/27/d...

Wondering why MYSTERIOUS and ELDRITCH zines are appearing in your little library? It's because @mathewiantorno.com is spreading WIZARDS across the land. 🧙‍♂️📃✨