last week i remembered that macOS lets you set your own icons and that *I* have the power to delegitimize the professionalism of the software that runs on my machine, so here's a thread of the 16 new icons i've made so far i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')

I purchased this immediately after buying this and this is exactly for the type of sicko I am. If you enjoyed Geometry Wars, get in.

Fellow GameSpot layoff veteran @superdonk.bsky.social is quickly becoming one of my favourite videogame reviewers thisweekinvideogames.com/review/rue-v...

As someone that really cares about the presentation of gaming systems, thinks most android launchers looks BAD, and that Nintendo's been dropping the ball lately, iiSU is one of the most exciting things to come to the emulation space! So slick looking. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpTp...

"you have not played the game unless you've played the game" is one of my more annoying but unshakable opinions

Twitter had to turn off its location feature within hours because thousands of prominent and "verified" MAGA accounts turned out to be foreign and I think it's hilarious that Elon was the one who exposed them all

The feds are escalating in Los Angeles. We've seen record high kidnappings and our communities are under attack. The media focus on LA has died down so electeds don't feel the need to even feign opposition. People are out here fighting. We need all of us. Join the struggle. Defend your neighbors.

RIP to a games industry pioneer and legend, Rebecca Heineman (@burgerbecky.bsky.social) If your unfamiliar, look her up. Her career is like the story of videogames itself.

Call of Duty making a zillion dollars all the time -- and being supported by a literal trillion-dollar company -- and still using AI for art assets is so incredibly pathetic and infuriating.

In the last 24 hours, we raised $50,206 for pediatric medical care and @extralife4kids.bsky.social. Thank you so much to the @giantbomb.bsky.social community for always showing up in a huge way for a good cause!

very excited to add @nocapsbb.bsky.social to the noclip_2 crew. she's gonna help us expand our indie game coverage and produce more scripted shorts about the games we love. youtu.be/EEqi4mUD6uU

Fresh writing for the morning! I want to talk to you all about vampires, player expectations, and looking art in the eyes. aftermath.site/vampire-masq...

The art of playing the damn video game aftermath.site/vampire-masque...

genuinely if valve makes this as easy as possible for artists to make and sell their own custom plates?? can't imagine how insanely huge of a market that would be. man how fun would that be as an artist

Anyone want to start a competitive Q-Up team? Looking to go pro, serious offers only

Time to start saving up

Let’s go gerrymandering let’s go 👏👏👏 #Yeson50

Players are demanding that actor Teruyuki Kagawa be removed from the cast

HEY FOLKS! Now I am back from Japan I wanted to do a proper *I'M LOOKING FOR WORK* post. Reviews, previews, features, podcasts, on-camera stuff, online, in print... I can do it all! And have been doing it all for like six years! If you have a beat on any opportunities, please let me know.

Presenting our newest archival collection: The Andrew Nelson papers, from the writer of the 1996 mystery game Titanic: Adventure Out of Time 🚢 Read more:

Just completed it and wept at the end. One of our pets died today & a deer visited my window during the finale. Fond places from my childhood back home came up in the credits. I'll probably never play a game that makes me as proud of my Irishness again, and that's okay. Incredible. Video games man.

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If you have it please donate cash to the food banks. $10 in their hands will feed more people than the $10 worth of canned goods you can buy for retail prices. Also check on your elders. Many of them will not admit they rely on these programs so grocery gift cards or a surprise bag of staples

Binary Domain Collection (Steam) is $2.80 on Fanatical w/ code OMENVIP buff.ly/KN6hGXH #ad Deck playable

i have thoughts youtu.be/Kk1XM8fu-Ow

only took 4 episodes for this show to go off the rails

I got to play a preview of the Halo Remake and my big take is I think the visuals are very uninspired and dull. Its what you'd get if you typed "Realistic Halo in Unreal Engine 5" as an AI Prompt. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrOT...

thegamingbrit's video on silent hill 2 remake got him a lot of shit but he was 100% right when he said that constantly remaking classic games by destroying them completely to make them "look modern" is the creative impulse that leads to replacing everything with ai slop. same thing different degrees

Bay Area folks, get ready for ICE sweeps this weekend, look for actions to join if you're able. will post actions as quotes on this post. oaklandside.org/2025/10/22/m...

According to Wikipedia, today is the 20th anniversary of The 1UP Show. I choose to believe this is true. I miss this work. More, I miss my old coworkers. Still the best and most fun job I ever had. I’ll let Jane and Eric’s killer tune race through my mind today.

In my GameSpot debut, I wrote about a book (should be called BookSpot now!!!). Anyways thank you to @awildjessichu.bsky.social for letting me write about very strong and powerful witches like Circe and Melinoe. www.gamespot.com/articles/if-...

Today marks 15 years since the release of Fallout: New Vegas. Since 2010, players have explored the Mojave Wasteland where countless Couriers have walked the same road—each carving their own story. Thank you for keeping the spirit of the game alive all these years. Viva New Vegas. 🎲

Stranglehold is $1.99 on GOG buff.ly/3U3LZTF #ad Hard Boiled is free to watch on Tubi buff.ly/JKipQR7

“People [in tech jobs] worry that not being seen as uncritical AI cheerleaders will be a career-limiting move…for those who aren't insiders in the tech industry, it's vital that you understand that you've been presented with an extremely distorted view about what tech workers really think about AI”

what if I just put SteamOS on the ROG Xbox Ally X

Bloodlines 2 is a very flawed game that I ended up really enjoying regardless. Makes it hard to recommend outright but I know some folks will really vibe with it like I did. You should check out Jess’ excellent review which mirrors many of my feelings on the game.

“Oftentimes, I found myself thinking that Bloodlines 2 is a great game in spite of itself--which really only makes it a pretty good game, ultimately.” Yes, your local goth girl reviewed Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2! I compel you to read it here pls 🧛🏻‍♀️♥️ www.gamespot.com/reviews/vamp...

My Pokemon Legends: Z-A review is live! I really enjoyed the combat and the new Megas, but the setting is a bit bland. www.gamespot.com/reviews/poke...

Today is my last day at Ubisoft! After four and a half years, I have decided to move on to a new opportunity. I feel very fortunate to have supported some of my favorite Ubisoft games, including Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Just Dance, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Star Wars Outlaws.

Reviews saying the new Xbox PC App for the ROG Xbox Ally is “good” makes me feel crazy. I’ve been messing with that thing and I think it’s an ugly cumbersome mess.

@peachpidge.bsky.social and I have been doing this thing where we’re playing though every Guitar Hero and Rock Band in release order We just wrapped up GH: Aerosmith and I’ve come to a conclusion… Aerosmith sucks.

Hey friends. After having open heart surgery in Dec and another procedure in July, I've been left in 10k+ debt while recovering. During this, we were also laid off from Skullgirls. To try to help dig myself out, I have begun listing things on eBay: ebay.com/usr/mshinzan

I’ve been working for 15 years as an animator and I can tell you without a doubt, the best fix I ever found for imposter syndrome is living a full life where your days and worth don’t hinge on whether or not you were a good animator today.

@peachpidge.bsky.social and I have been doing this thing where we’re playing though every Guitar Hero and Rock Band in release order We just wrapped up GH: Aerosmith and I’ve come to a conclusion… Aerosmith sucks.

Just Dance 2026 Edition is out now, and marks my final game launch at Ubisoft! Check out the full song list & more details in my article! And please join us tomorrow for my *FINAL* Ubisoft livestream, where we will be playing Just Dance 2026! Live Oct 15 from 10am-11:30am PT on twitch.tv/ubisoft

capitalizing on the hot new smiling friends meme

It’s time to bring back GameSpot dvd box sets

🚨🚨🚨 We are live! Welcome to Design Room, a new independent games media site. • We specialize in oral histories like the Final Fantasy 7 and Street Fighter 2 ones I (@mattleone.bsky.social) did at Polygon • Our first big story is on Shadow of the Colossus: bit.ly/4hjwz8n • See more: designroom.site

Metal Gear Delta done. Completed one game a day and raised money for @medicalaidpal.bsky.social. Thank you to everyone that hung out and donated. People are going to benefit so much from the money.