Christian S.
@brakeman90.bsky.social
Franchise Festival podcast host. Catholic. He/Him. Black Lives Matter. Trans rights are human rights. patreon.com/franchisefestival [email protected]
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Christian S.
@brakeman90.bsky.social
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If you're curious about Mass Effect, or just want to relive Bioware's beloved space opera, tune into our monthly podcast: Franchise Festival! We're making our way through the series' development and story throughout 2025 and beyond. patreon.com/franchisefes... #masseffect #bioware #podcasts
34th completed game of 2025 is Pokemon Legends Z-A (2025). This is the best the series has been since Sun & Moon (2016), with wholesome vibes and a tactically-engaging new real-time combat system that reminds me of an MMORPG. I don't have a single complaint after 40 hours of play!
November 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
34th completed game of 2025 is Pokemon Legends Z-A (2025). This is the best the series has been since Sun & Moon (2016), with wholesome vibes and a tactically-engaging new real-time combat system that reminds me of an MMORPG. I don't have a single complaint after 40 hours of play!
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The Back to Black 2026 Games List is OUT!!!
Which runs are you hyped to see??
gdq.gg/btb2026-gameslist
#blackspeedrunning #blackJoy #charity #livestreams
Which runs are you hyped to see??
gdq.gg/btb2026-gameslist
#blackspeedrunning #blackJoy #charity #livestreams
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Back to Black 2026 Games List is OUT!!!
Which runs are you hyped to see??
gdq.gg/btb2026-gameslist
#blackspeedrunning #blackJoy #charity #livestreams
Which runs are you hyped to see??
gdq.gg/btb2026-gameslist
#blackspeedrunning #blackJoy #charity #livestreams
I've listened to so many different versions of "Lakes of Ponchartrain" tonight - what a perfect song
November 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I've listened to so many different versions of "Lakes of Ponchartrain" tonight - what a perfect song
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Happy Weekend!🦋
On Monday, Nov 24th, myself along with @teamstars.bsky.social will be raising funds for @feedingamerica.org ✨
Come hang as I learn Kirby Airriders and also play with members of the community!💜
I really hope to see you there🥹💜let’s smash the goal!🍅
Www.twitch.tv/sl0nk0b0mb
#Kirby
On Monday, Nov 24th, myself along with @teamstars.bsky.social will be raising funds for @feedingamerica.org ✨
Come hang as I learn Kirby Airriders and also play with members of the community!💜
I really hope to see you there🥹💜let’s smash the goal!🍅
Www.twitch.tv/sl0nk0b0mb
#Kirby
November 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Happy Weekend!🦋
On Monday, Nov 24th, myself along with @teamstars.bsky.social will be raising funds for @feedingamerica.org ✨
Come hang as I learn Kirby Airriders and also play with members of the community!💜
I really hope to see you there🥹💜let’s smash the goal!🍅
Www.twitch.tv/sl0nk0b0mb
#Kirby
On Monday, Nov 24th, myself along with @teamstars.bsky.social will be raising funds for @feedingamerica.org ✨
Come hang as I learn Kirby Airriders and also play with members of the community!💜
I really hope to see you there🥹💜let’s smash the goal!🍅
Www.twitch.tv/sl0nk0b0mb
#Kirby
Billy Joel shouting furiously about cola wars in "We Didn't Start the Fire" never fails to make me giggle
November 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Billy Joel shouting furiously about cola wars in "We Didn't Start the Fire" never fails to make me giggle
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
We finished our rewatch of Lost (2004-2010), and my wife and I both agreed that we liked it even more than the first time around. Hanging out at college to watch it was a big part of our early dating life, so it was really nice to revisit it together 15 years later.
November 21, 2025 at 1:04 AM
We finished our rewatch of Lost (2004-2010), and my wife and I both agreed that we liked it even more than the first time around. Hanging out at college to watch it was a big part of our early dating life, so it was really nice to revisit it together 15 years later.
Woooo, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is looking good! Thanks for the preview, @curiousjoi.gg.
I played Dragon Quest VII ReImagined EARLY!
Thank you @square-enix-games.com for the opportunity
#dragonquest #squareenix
Thank you @square-enix-games.com for the opportunity
#dragonquest #squareenix
November 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Woooo, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is looking good! Thanks for the preview, @curiousjoi.gg.
I'm begging everybody on social media: please try not to jump down each other's throats immediately when you disagree. Just be cool, come on.
November 18, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I'm begging everybody on social media: please try not to jump down each other's throats immediately when you disagree. Just be cool, come on.
33rd completed game of 2025 is Mario Kart World (2025). It's an excellent kart racer with the best animation in the genre and an incredible character roster, but it had the impossible task of following up on the superlative Mario Kart 8. Still a lot of fun in its own right.
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 AM
33rd completed game of 2025 is Mario Kart World (2025). It's an excellent kart racer with the best animation in the genre and an incredible character roster, but it had the impossible task of following up on the superlative Mario Kart 8. Still a lot of fun in its own right.
32nd completed game of 2025 is WarioWare Inc. (2003). This was a laugh-out-loud hoot from start to finish, and is pleasantly short; you could wrap it up in a couple hilarious sittings.
November 16, 2025 at 11:14 PM
32nd completed game of 2025 is WarioWare Inc. (2003). This was a laugh-out-loud hoot from start to finish, and is pleasantly short; you could wrap it up in a couple hilarious sittings.
My wife and I enjoyed our time at Barcade in Philadelphia a few days ago. Among the games I'd never played before were Anteater (1982), Street Fighter: The Movie: The Game (1995), Mappy (1983), Pac-Mania (1987), and - my favorite - Mr. Do! (1982).
November 14, 2025 at 8:22 PM
My wife and I enjoyed our time at Barcade in Philadelphia a few days ago. Among the games I'd never played before were Anteater (1982), Street Fighter: The Movie: The Game (1995), Mappy (1983), Pac-Mania (1987), and - my favorite - Mr. Do! (1982).
This is an amazing article - spiders are so cool!
breaking!!!!!!! spider web!!!!!!!! news!!!!!!!!
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Drop Whatever You're Doing Right This Instant, There's Big Spider Web News | Defector
After a brief foray into creatures big, flashy, and famous, we must return to form and focus on the spineless, creepy, and crawling. Today we’re shining a spotlight on one of the most loathèd creepy-c...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This is an amazing article - spiders are so cool!
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
I've recently gotten pretty annoyed at the folks who think it's OK to smoke weed in no-smoking hotel rooms - seems like every time I travel I encounter that crummy skunk smell. Don't know why someone would think that's more OK than cigarette smoke 😡
November 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I've recently gotten pretty annoyed at the folks who think it's OK to smoke weed in no-smoking hotel rooms - seems like every time I travel I encounter that crummy skunk smell. Don't know why someone would think that's more OK than cigarette smoke 😡
Got to see a bunch of rad Henri Rousseau paintings at a museum today. This one was especially interesting.
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Got to see a bunch of rad Henri Rousseau paintings at a museum today. This one was especially interesting.
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My Sangha is hosting a virtual fundraiser for the Maryland Food Bank! Please consider donating when you can:
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Donate to the Maryland Food Bank
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November 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
My Sangha is hosting a virtual fundraiser for the Maryland Food Bank! Please consider donating when you can:
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Pokemon Legends Z-A finally made me love Trubbish
November 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Pokemon Legends Z-A finally made me love Trubbish
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31st completed game of 2025 is Mortal Kombat 3 (1995). I remember liking MK2 more, but MK3 Arcade is a *lot* more fun to play than its direct predecessor (and its stages are a lot prettier). I favored Kung Lao, Sheeva, and Sub-Zero. Curious to see how UMK3 and MK Trilogy rebalance the game.
November 7, 2025 at 1:31 AM
31st completed game of 2025 is Mortal Kombat 3 (1995). I remember liking MK2 more, but MK3 Arcade is a *lot* more fun to play than its direct predecessor (and its stages are a lot prettier). I favored Kung Lao, Sheeva, and Sub-Zero. Curious to see how UMK3 and MK Trilogy rebalance the game.
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Anyway, here’s Hornet Silksong as a weird lil medieval guy. See below to appreciate how illuminated this piece is!
#silksong #hollowknight #cuteart
#silksong #hollowknight #cuteart
November 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Anyway, here’s Hornet Silksong as a weird lil medieval guy. See below to appreciate how illuminated this piece is!
#silksong #hollowknight #cuteart
#silksong #hollowknight #cuteart
"If anybody needs me, I'll be in the cactus nook. No, not that cactus nook - the one next to it."
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
"If anybody needs me, I'll be in the cactus nook. No, not that cactus nook - the one next to it."
30th completed game of 2025 is Mortal Kombat 2 (1993) via the Legacy Kollection. It's an improvement on MK1, but the arcade version proved impossible to beat due to CPU input reading. I switched to the SNES version, which was better-balanced, and kicked Shao Kahn's butt. The art design still rocks.
November 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
30th completed game of 2025 is Mortal Kombat 2 (1993) via the Legacy Kollection. It's an improvement on MK1, but the arcade version proved impossible to beat due to CPU input reading. I switched to the SNES version, which was better-balanced, and kicked Shao Kahn's butt. The art design still rocks.