Britton Peele
@brittonpeele.com
Writer. Pop culture critic (video games, geeky stuff, etc.). Fiction someday. Product Manager at The Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ. Formerly at The Dallas Morning News.
Tolkien famously used ChatGPT to keep track of all of the characters of Middle-earth, but because of memory limitations the AI forgot about the eagles, which is the secret real reason why they didn't just carry the hobbits to Mordor.
![You’ve got super fans pausing and zooming in on individuals frames of your documentary. One allegedly shows one of the Duffers with a ChatGPT tab open on their computer. In your presence, what did they use ChatGPT for?
I mean, are we even sure they had ChatGPT open?
I’m personally not, but the internet seems sure.
Well, there’s a lot of chatter where [social media users] are like, “We don’t really know, but we’re assuming.” But to me it’s like, doesn’t everybody have it open, to just do quick research?
I do.
How can you possibly write a storyline with 19 characters and use ChatGPT, I don’t even understand.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7t2urmt3i33jl6tjgiolio6g/bafkreidw2tmcr2ayq74oqmjm5pn2tdox6hlxnpqevhuqqj6oa7nsslx3oi@jpeg)
January 13, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Tolkien famously used ChatGPT to keep track of all of the characters of Middle-earth, but because of memory limitations the AI forgot about the eagles, which is the secret real reason why they didn't just carry the hobbits to Mordor.
I love that Nintendo's 2025 wrapup lets you go all the way back to 2017, though apparently the time I spent with the original Switch before the online servers were on is (understandably) in a black hole. It was basically only Breath of the Wild anyway.
January 13, 2026 at 8:12 PM
I love that Nintendo's 2025 wrapup lets you go all the way back to 2017, though apparently the time I spent with the original Switch before the online servers were on is (understandably) in a black hole. It was basically only Breath of the Wild anyway.
The loss of Twisted Pixel and Armature are big losses for Texas video game development (specifically Austin). Armature had a bunch of former Retro Studios people (they also made ReCore).
Update: Meta has shut down three game studios and laid off all employees.
-Armature, the devs behind the VR port of Resident Evil 4
-Twisted Pixel, the studio that made Deadpool VR
-Sanzaru, which developed Asgard's Wrath 1 and 2.
-Armature, the devs behind the VR port of Resident Evil 4
-Twisted Pixel, the studio that made Deadpool VR
-Sanzaru, which developed Asgard's Wrath 1 and 2.
Deadpool Studio And More Closed As Meta Chases AI Instead Of Gaming
Twisted Pixel, Armature, and Sanzaru Games have been gutted according to laid off employees
kotaku.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:49 PM
The loss of Twisted Pixel and Armature are big losses for Texas video game development (specifically Austin). Armature had a bunch of former Retro Studios people (they also made ReCore).
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the purpose of criticism is not to hit some bullseye of critical consensus. also i watched part of this video & the guy says he "doesn't review things like a critic" because critics "think about things really deeply" but...you can think deeply about MP4 & still conclude that it's awesome OR terrible
December 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
the purpose of criticism is not to hit some bullseye of critical consensus. also i watched part of this video & the guy says he "doesn't review things like a critic" because critics "think about things really deeply" but...you can think deeply about MP4 & still conclude that it's awesome OR terrible
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Me to RAM manufacturers.
January 9, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Me to RAM manufacturers.
Me to RAM manufacturers.
January 9, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Me to RAM manufacturers.
I am not surprised that a lot of people didn't like the ending of Stranger Things, but I *am* a bit surprised that a lot of people disliked it so much that they have convinced themselves that the "real," secret finale is releasing tomorrow and this was all a fake out.
This may end up being a hot take, because this is the internet, but I think the finale of Stranger Things was what it needed to be and did what it needed to do.
The series had its issues. I was ready to abandon it after season three. But I think they figured it out, at least mostly. I enjoyed it.
The series had its issues. I was ready to abandon it after season three. But I think they figured it out, at least mostly. I enjoyed it.
January 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
I am not surprised that a lot of people didn't like the ending of Stranger Things, but I *am* a bit surprised that a lot of people disliked it so much that they have convinced themselves that the "real," secret finale is releasing tomorrow and this was all a fake out.
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Love this from Guillermo del Toro
January 5, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Love this from Guillermo del Toro
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There's no one on Earth who hates generative AI more than someone who browses Pinterest for recipes.
My wife shows me the comments across these posts and the foaming rage there would make the average gamedev blush.
My wife shows me the comments across these posts and the foaming rage there would make the average gamedev blush.
January 4, 2026 at 4:58 AM
There's no one on Earth who hates generative AI more than someone who browses Pinterest for recipes.
My wife shows me the comments across these posts and the foaming rage there would make the average gamedev blush.
My wife shows me the comments across these posts and the foaming rage there would make the average gamedev blush.
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reminded of the greatest tweet of all time, for some reason
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo.
“lmao" said Gandalf, “well it has.”
“lmao" said Gandalf, “well it has.”
January 3, 2026 at 7:27 PM
reminded of the greatest tweet of all time, for some reason
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There are many things to love about Rami’s top 10 for 2025 but this is one of my favourites.
January 2, 2026 at 12:05 PM
There are many things to love about Rami’s top 10 for 2025 but this is one of my favourites.
@grubb.wtf Thought you might appreciate that apparently the emulation of Blues Brothers 2000 is so busted that it's impossible to beat World 2. The just-released RetroAchievements list for it requires you to use a save file they provide just so it can be completed.
January 2, 2026 at 10:50 PM
@grubb.wtf Thought you might appreciate that apparently the emulation of Blues Brothers 2000 is so busted that it's impossible to beat World 2. The just-released RetroAchievements list for it requires you to use a save file they provide just so it can be completed.
Gail has just declared war on the state of Texas.
Now to discuss a less controversial topic:
Dr. Pepper is the grossest soft drink ever invented.
Dr. Pepper is the grossest soft drink ever invented.
a monster is holding a can of dr pepper in its mouth
ALT: a monster is holding a can of dr pepper in its mouth
media.tenor.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Gail has just declared war on the state of Texas.
My favorite 2025 activity wrap up so far comes from @retroachievements.org, because of course it does.
GBA is king, apparently.
GBA is king, apparently.
January 1, 2026 at 11:47 PM
My favorite 2025 activity wrap up so far comes from @retroachievements.org, because of course it does.
GBA is king, apparently.
GBA is king, apparently.
Someone should let this happen.
Someone should make a Dark Forces sequel, but make it like an immersive sim, like a Dishonored or Deus Ex, a mix of stealth and action, and it's Star Wars so it's blasters and lightsabers and force powers. "Someone" is me, I should make that game. Someone should give me money to make that game.
January 1, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Someone should let this happen.
This may end up being a hot take, because this is the internet, but I think the finale of Stranger Things was what it needed to be and did what it needed to do.
The series had its issues. I was ready to abandon it after season three. But I think they figured it out, at least mostly. I enjoyed it.
The series had its issues. I was ready to abandon it after season three. But I think they figured it out, at least mostly. I enjoyed it.
January 1, 2026 at 7:13 AM
This may end up being a hot take, because this is the internet, but I think the finale of Stranger Things was what it needed to be and did what it needed to do.
The series had its issues. I was ready to abandon it after season three. But I think they figured it out, at least mostly. I enjoyed it.
The series had its issues. I was ready to abandon it after season three. But I think they figured it out, at least mostly. I enjoyed it.
Spending my New Year’s Eve with a nice cuppa and also A Nice Cuppa from @buttonshy.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Spending my New Year’s Eve with a nice cuppa and also A Nice Cuppa from @buttonshy.bsky.social
Just saw a woman on TikTok say Dispatch is “Twilight for dudes,” and as a straight man who owns all the Twilight books I feel I may need to investigate that claim.
December 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Just saw a woman on TikTok say Dispatch is “Twilight for dudes,” and as a straight man who owns all the Twilight books I feel I may need to investigate that claim.
Finally had a chance to sit down and watch this. It's good! I like to think I know a lot about the NES, but I still learned stuff.
Merry Christmas! If you'd like to spend 45 minutes celebrating video game history with me, we're about to debut The Untold Story of the Nintendo Entertainment System. I worked on his ALL YEAR, and I genuinely think it will reshape how we all think about the system. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJvp...
The Untold Story of the Nintendo Entertainment System
YouTube video by The Video Game History Foundation
www.youtube.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Finally had a chance to sit down and watch this. It's good! I like to think I know a lot about the NES, but I still learned stuff.
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Our friend Birtton Peele (@brittonpeele.com) pops in to share the games he wanted an excuse to talk about! Who else is brave enough to crown the "Best Pac-Man" game in 2025?
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Britton Peele's 2025 Games He Wanted an Excuse to Talk About | Giant Bomb
Britton Peele's Top 2025 Games He Wanted an Excuse to Talk About - A guest list for GiantBomb.com's 2025 Game of the Year.
giantbomb.com
December 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Our friend Birtton Peele (@brittonpeele.com) pops in to share the games he wanted an excuse to talk about! Who else is brave enough to crown the "Best Pac-Man" game in 2025?
giantbomb.com/articles/bri...
giantbomb.com/articles/bri...
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May start only posting these on IG/TT because Bsky video compression is ass.
But yeah! I want to make more things. I'm gonna make more things.
www.instagram.com/janjerome/
www.tiktok.com/@jan.ochoa
But yeah! I want to make more things. I'm gonna make more things.
www.instagram.com/janjerome/
www.tiktok.com/@jan.ochoa
December 25, 2025 at 12:32 AM
May start only posting these on IG/TT because Bsky video compression is ass.
But yeah! I want to make more things. I'm gonna make more things.
www.instagram.com/janjerome/
www.tiktok.com/@jan.ochoa
But yeah! I want to make more things. I'm gonna make more things.
www.instagram.com/janjerome/
www.tiktok.com/@jan.ochoa
My six year-old’s favorite Christmas gift this year? A whoopie cushion. He specifically asked for it.
I do not yet regret this gift, but we’ll see what tomorrow brings.
I do not yet regret this gift, but we’ll see what tomorrow brings.
December 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
My six year-old’s favorite Christmas gift this year? A whoopie cushion. He specifically asked for it.
I do not yet regret this gift, but we’ll see what tomorrow brings.
I do not yet regret this gift, but we’ll see what tomorrow brings.
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Day 4 @giantbomb.bsky.social GOTY List Recap!
@jordanwminor.bsky.social
@julie.radiantarray.io
@brittonpeele.com
@picklegiraffe.bsky.social
@superpac.bsky.social
@samanthazero.com
See these & 18 others here: giantbomb.com/articles?cat...
We will return with 1 staff list & 5 guests tomorrow!
@jordanwminor.bsky.social
@julie.radiantarray.io
@brittonpeele.com
@picklegiraffe.bsky.social
@superpac.bsky.social
@samanthazero.com
See these & 18 others here: giantbomb.com/articles?cat...
We will return with 1 staff list & 5 guests tomorrow!
December 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Day 4 @giantbomb.bsky.social GOTY List Recap!
@jordanwminor.bsky.social
@julie.radiantarray.io
@brittonpeele.com
@picklegiraffe.bsky.social
@superpac.bsky.social
@samanthazero.com
See these & 18 others here: giantbomb.com/articles?cat...
We will return with 1 staff list & 5 guests tomorrow!
@jordanwminor.bsky.social
@julie.radiantarray.io
@brittonpeele.com
@picklegiraffe.bsky.social
@superpac.bsky.social
@samanthazero.com
See these & 18 others here: giantbomb.com/articles?cat...
We will return with 1 staff list & 5 guests tomorrow!
If you’re wondering if there are still family Zoom calls where 20+ minutes are spent trying to get one more person’s audio and video working, the answer is yes.
December 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
If you’re wondering if there are still family Zoom calls where 20+ minutes are spent trying to get one more person’s audio and video working, the answer is yes.
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