Carli Velocci ๐ GDC
@carlivelocci.com
Nonprofit comms professional by day, freelance writer & editor for video games, tech by night | Aftermath, Digital Trends, Polygon | just some aliens in a suit | Follow @qtlibrary.org ๐ | They/she
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Carli Velocci ๐ GDC
@carlivelocci.com
ยท Oct 24
Guess it's time for a proper intro post with new followers...
I'm Carli (she/they) and I'm three aliens stacked on top of each other ๐ฝ I've also been an editor, journalist, and content manager for like 12 years.
I have two cats, post about video games, movies, and journalism and have brain worms ๐ชฑ
I'm Carli (she/they) and I'm three aliens stacked on top of each other ๐ฝ I've also been an editor, journalist, and content manager for like 12 years.
I have two cats, post about video games, movies, and journalism and have brain worms ๐ชฑ
Vegas is the worst place on earth don't @ me
February 11, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Vegas is the worst place on earth don't @ me
if gen AI actually solved any problems, I'd gladly believe that but it really, really doesn't. It's a solution in search of a problem.
February 11, 2026 at 5:41 PM
if gen AI actually solved any problems, I'd gladly believe that but it really, really doesn't. It's a solution in search of a problem.
Been a while since I clicked buy on something so fast
February 11, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Been a while since I clicked buy on something so fast
OH WE TALKING ABOUT KEYBOARDS?
(But yes same. I made it my whole personality)
(But yes same. I made it my whole personality)
February 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
OH WE TALKING ABOUT KEYBOARDS?
(But yes same. I made it my whole personality)
(But yes same. I made it my whole personality)
It's 2026 and every social media "expert" is like, "how to make human-centric content in the age of AI." It's the funniest pie-in-the-face shit.
What do you mean people actually want to see people and not computer monstrosities? YOU. DON'T. SAY
What do you mean people actually want to see people and not computer monstrosities? YOU. DON'T. SAY
February 11, 2026 at 3:58 PM
It's 2026 and every social media "expert" is like, "how to make human-centric content in the age of AI." It's the funniest pie-in-the-face shit.
What do you mean people actually want to see people and not computer monstrosities? YOU. DON'T. SAY
What do you mean people actually want to see people and not computer monstrosities? YOU. DON'T. SAY
I'd be insulted if you didn't
February 11, 2026 at 3:46 PM
I'd be insulted if you didn't
When the Clair Obscur vinyl arrives and "Lumiere" starts up
February 11, 2026 at 2:34 AM
When the Clair Obscur vinyl arrives and "Lumiere" starts up
at the front of the marching band of intrusive "carli should write a book" thoughts.
February 11, 2026 at 1:09 AM
at the front of the marching band of intrusive "carli should write a book" thoughts.
Look, I have three good book proposals... in my brain. And they're good... for being scattered thoughts that feel like a coherent thought when my brain wants them to be
February 11, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Look, I have three good book proposals... in my brain. And they're good... for being scattered thoughts that feel like a coherent thought when my brain wants them to be
The intrusive thoughts have returned...
... I should write a book
... I should write a book
February 11, 2026 at 1:06 AM
The intrusive thoughts have returned...
... I should write a book
... I should write a book
13/10 breakdown
February 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM
13/10 breakdown
calling out IGN like this
February 10, 2026 at 10:11 PM
calling out IGN like this
Can't wait!! Get here early but don't expect any overtime
February 10, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Can't wait!! Get here early but don't expect any overtime
oh sorry your first day was an hour ago and you missed it
February 10, 2026 at 8:14 PM
oh sorry your first day was an hour ago and you missed it
wow I'm giving you $100 per year and that's not enough for you?
February 10, 2026 at 7:36 PM
wow I'm giving you $100 per year and that's not enough for you?
As long as you put in some unpaid professional development time when you're not working I think we can arrange something
February 10, 2026 at 7:06 PM
As long as you put in some unpaid professional development time when you're not working I think we can arrange something
Sure. I have a workday application you can fill out.
February 10, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Sure. I have a workday application you can fill out.
First order of business: fixing all my typos wtf is lokoing
February 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
First order of business: fixing all my typos wtf is lokoing
I'm lokoing for a project management ROCKSTAR to join the Carli Velocci team!
You will be responsible for taking care of all my problems.
Must have 20+ years of experience
You will be responsible for taking care of all my problems.
Must have 20+ years of experience
February 10, 2026 at 7:02 PM
I'm lokoing for a project management ROCKSTAR to join the Carli Velocci team!
You will be responsible for taking care of all my problems.
Must have 20+ years of experience
You will be responsible for taking care of all my problems.
Must have 20+ years of experience
Journalists love to put a weird quote in the headline because it's easy and lets the reader pass judgment. But then the reader judges that the journalist is bad at their job for parroting what is clearly nonsense.
www.ign.com/articles/zau...
www.ign.com/articles/zau...
ZA/UMโs New RPG Is Similar To Disco Elysium Because โWe're Still the Same Peopleโ - IGN
Upcoming RPG Zero Parades looks so similar to Disco Elysium because developer ZA/UM is "still the same people," despite controversial staff departures.
www.ign.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Journalists love to put a weird quote in the headline because it's easy and lets the reader pass judgment. But then the reader judges that the journalist is bad at their job for parroting what is clearly nonsense.
www.ign.com/articles/zau...
www.ign.com/articles/zau...
THAT'S WHAT I'VE BEEN SAYING
February 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM
THAT'S WHAT I'VE BEEN SAYING
Reposted by Carli Velocci ๐ GDC
NEW: ICE has a plan to lease offices across the US as part of a secret, months-long expansion campaign.
Today, @wired.com is publishing dozens of those locations. Many are near schools, medical offices, and places of worship.
Vital work from @leahfeiger.bsky.social that I'm proud to publish.
Today, @wired.com is publishing dozens of those locations. Many are near schools, medical offices, and places of worship.
Vital work from @leahfeiger.bsky.social that I'm proud to publish.
ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Hereโs Where Itโs Going Next
ICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, months-long expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.
www.wired.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:13 PM
NEW: ICE has a plan to lease offices across the US as part of a secret, months-long expansion campaign.
Today, @wired.com is publishing dozens of those locations. Many are near schools, medical offices, and places of worship.
Vital work from @leahfeiger.bsky.social that I'm proud to publish.
Today, @wired.com is publishing dozens of those locations. Many are near schools, medical offices, and places of worship.
Vital work from @leahfeiger.bsky.social that I'm proud to publish.
I had one in my bedroom. I was so powerful.
February 10, 2026 at 5:28 PM
I had one in my bedroom. I was so powerful.