Oh look, AI users again trying to take away the creative, interesting parts of our lives so we can do the meaningless shluck instead of taking away the shluck so our lives can be more fulfilling and creative. All while making the end product worse. What a time to be alive!
Democrats planning to run in November’s midterm elections have been advised not to antagonise pro-AI campaign groups that have amassed more than $300mn to fight for the industry’s priorities. The warnings by top party consultants, corroborated by people close to four different campaigns and party strategists speaking on the condition of anonymity, come despite internal polling for Democrats showing widespread public support for tougher AI rules.
They're calling it the best democracy ever.
www.ft.com/content/7529...
For our next spotlight on Canadian game devs doing cool things locally, I had a great chat with @indigodoyle.bsky.social.
From representing small-town Ontario in @rollergirlgame.bsky.social to connecting local Toronto devs at @bonusstageto.bsky.social, I love how Indigo's work fosters community.
I hope every US-American here are at the very least calling your House and Senate members, and demanding impeachment and charges against Trump and if you just realized you can do that without harm to yourself or inconvenience DO IT!
It matters.
If you don't I hope you feel some shame...
Screenshot of a post from Donald Trump: A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!
The President of the United States is openly threatening to commit genocide against 90 million people.
Prime Minister Carney: if there was ever a moment to denounce this illegal war, withdraw your support, and call for accountability for war crimes—it’s now.
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To the left, beloved character Victor Ivakin from video game Dawn of the Monsters is shown with the tag "NVIDIA DLSS OFF". To the right, his lookalike Guillermo del Toro, known for having made some movies, is showing with the tag "NVIDIA DLSS ON".
NVIDIA presents DLSS 5
My current lineup
my9games.com
Imaging a human saying to you, "i will only ever tell you what i think you want to hear, based on what i know about ppl like you, how you start our conversation, & what you say during it. Sometimes that will sound like truth, sometimes like errors or lies. Now: Let's talk about your medical history"
Unai giving a public talk in 2016
Fun fact, my essay, Logomancers, is based on the very first talk I gave in the very first @bonusstageto.bsky.social event back in 2016.
Book is out!
What a pleasure to be in company of some of the most talented people in the industry.
The index of authors is insane: here's the index of authors in full. Each person was asked to write a short piece about one specific thing they care about. The result is a book about EVERYTHING.
(And it's affordable, < $20 paperback)
📖 THE GAME NARRATIVE KALEIDOSCOPE ❄️ is out NOW!
www.inklestudios.com/kaleidoscope
100+ essays on writing & narrative design, with articles from the writers of Baldur's Gate 3, Control, Call of Duty, Prince of Persia, Tomb Raider, Sam and Max...
ALSO the Kaleidoscope Podcast with 2 full eps!
What's terrible is moving the clock 1 hour back and forth -.-
Comes out soon!
ANNOUNCEMENT: The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope launches this Wednesday!
Over 100+ essays on the craft of game writing and narrative design; affordable priced.
… AND we’ll also launch with the first two episodes of the podcast series, where we talk to the article writers about their craft.
Gawain the green knight opening a letter sealed with wax
Little Alex Horne in his studio chair with the caption "so a simple task: land a fair blow anywhere on the green knight. One year later meet him at the green chapel, receive the same blow yourself."
A cut to a wider shot showing Greg Davies in his throne turning to Little Alex Horne subtitled "Well surely no one just ran up and whanged his head clean off."
Cut back to Little Alex Horne subtitled "Let's see Gawain first."
Looks like the original has been swept away by the sands of time.
Hey yall this is your chance to show the trans community you really are an ally and you're not just saying it for brownie points!!
-Do not support ANY of this
-JK Rowling has said on numerous occasions that her income goes DIRECTLY into anti-trans legislation in the UK
-Seriously. NONE. Of it.
An illustration of Catherine Morland and John Thorpe from Northanger Abbey, with the legend "Pray, stop, Mr Thorpe". The picture is edited and Catherine is holding a gun.
Reading Northanger Abbey, I'm firmly on camp Catherine-Morland-Should-Have-a-Gun, and so is my girlfriend.
The new torontogamesweek.com site for 2026 is live!
Created by @omarieclaire.bsky.social with assets illustrated by @michaeldeforge.bsky.social, you can play around on the website, while also finding information about our upcoming event!
You might even find a few easter eggs if you click around 👀
The Toronto Games Week 2026 poster. June 11-17, 2026. torontogamesweek.com. Red heading with light blue background. There are a bunch of circular bits with gaming related imagery.
We're thrilled to announce that Toronto Games Week will take place this year from June 11-17th, 2026!
This year's poster was created by Michael DeForge! We can't wait to celebrate playful arts and culture with you this June!
Disney struggles to make Star Wars movies.
Kathleen Kennedy's interview with Deadline suggests they're too scared to be bold or take any risks, and that's incredibly frustrating. youtu.be/qBTwEWZVMXE?...
RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open 'just to do quick research'
100% this!👇
