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Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 21h

It's livestream night! Let's chat.

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Unepic - a rambling review

Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 1d

My experience with this game is a reminder that good writing can pull you through middling gameplay, but if the writing is bad the gameplay better be really compelling.

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Frak this Podcast! Episode 34 - Lay Down Your Burdens Part 1

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Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 1d

The Frak this Podcast! continues as the colonies near their election and the show introduces its best character ever. @jessiegender.bsky.social and I continue our journey with Battlestar Galactica.

YouTube: youtu.be/CESDnQbFJUY
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"Bear and Breakfast" drove me up the wall

Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 2d

I'm going to vent about a game that I tried to like but just seemed determined to make that impossible:

Bear and Breakfast - youtu.be/vddg-dPqmbg

two cartoon characters giving each other a high five

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Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 2d

I’ve now seen the Homestuck animated pilot. And I found myself saying the same thing I’ve said every time I’ve tried to engage with anything Homestuck:

What the fuck was that?

ALT: two cartoon characters giving each other a high five

media.tenor.com

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Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 4d

Today’s video is explaining why the supposed “AI actress” will never take off just for purely logistical reasons.

AI "Actress" Tilly Norwood will fail
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AI "Actress" Tilly Norwood will fail

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Peacemaker Season 2 finale is frustrating

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Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 5d

So that Peacemaker finale was... a thing. I suppose.

youtu.be/Z7r-Y7jlusw

Continuing with Night in the Woods

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Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 5d

More Night in the Woods.

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"The Live of Chuck" is absolutely beautiful

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Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 5d

Yeah but that happens *after* he's cast, and is also not uncommon with big stars. That credit doesn't actually mean much.

Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 5d

I think that's an assumption made by people who don't understand what an "executive producer" credit means (i.e. very little)

Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 5d

And that’s not even getting into all the reports of how fucking weird it is to try and work with the guy. Just raw numbers it makes no damned sense.

Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 5d

Honest question:
How is Jared Leto still getting cast in would-be blockbusters?

In the last 12 years the only thing he was in that didn’t underperform or outright bomb was House of Gucci, which was an ensemble movie nobody remembers.

HOW is he still getting lead work in $100million+ movies?!?

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Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 6d

I'm definitely assuming that.

Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 6d

I saw what’s easily the most touching film I’ve seen this year. And I can’t recommend it enough.

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a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a sign that says oh my god

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Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 6d

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a sign that says oh my god

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Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 7d

"This would kill our industry."

GOOD!

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 7d

“The existence of even one ex gay dismantles the central lie of homosexuality, that it is an innate characteristic from birth and therefore should have human rights awarded to it.”

Same shit different era.

Chloe Cole: The existence of even one detransitioner dismantles the central lie of transgenderism, that it is an innate characteristic from birth and therefore should have human rights awarded to it.

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Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 7d

Going back to Night in the Woods for today's stream.

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Continuing with Night in the Woods

Silksong - a rambling review

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Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 7d

Jessica Kirson?

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Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 7d

This is the family dog (who’s anywhere from 14-16, we don’t know because the rescue wasn’t sure of her age) enjoying a cold treat on the lawn. We don’t know how much time she has left but we’re going to make the days good.

Elderly dog with a treat cup in front of her on a lawn, licking her lips.

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Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 7d

It’s so infuriating to me when people defend a famous person with “oh it’s ok though, they made a donation to charity because they felt bad,” but then can’t name the charity or the amount donated.

Plus, you know people can just lie, right?

Show. Me. The. Receipts. Or. Shut. The. Fuck. Up.

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Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 8d

Alright, I think I'm ready to talk about my thoughts on Silksong.

youtu.be/hnHquzsn9q0