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Dr. Emily MN Kugler @emnk.bsky.social · Sep 13

Cheers to all of us still learning in our 40s and beyond.

Dr. Emily MN Kugler @emnk.bsky.social · Sep 13

I am excited to hear about the Steam release. @friede.bsky.social and I the game's praises at a Global Jane Austen conference this summer. It's also on one of my syllabi this semester.

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Sean @spiralatlas.itch.io · Sep 13

I've been slowly improving the Northanger Sprites in advance of an eventual Steam release, this is probably the one I was least happy with and it's definitely improved! Never think it's too late to improve your art, I was in my late 30s when I drew the first lot and am still learning in my 40s.

Amateurish anime style art of sprites with various expressions of a middle aged woman in an 18th century purple dress holding a fan in front of her face.

The same character drawn in a more detailed and competent style.

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Dr. Emily Friedman @friede.bsky.social · Sep 13

Wild to think @emnk.bsky.social and I have been teaching and publishing about this NA adaptation for damn near half a decade.

Sean @spiralatlas.itch.io · Sep 13

I've been slowly improving the Northanger Sprites in advance of an eventual Steam release, this is probably the one I was least happy with and it's definitely improved! Never think it's too late to improve your art, I was in my late 30s when I drew the first lot and am still learning in my 40s.

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Dr. Emily Friedman @friede.bsky.social · Jul 5

My super, mega boardgame nerd, totally brilliant at every game, would put up against anyone friend @carrideen.c18.masto.host.ap.brid.gy HAS NEVER PLAYED CATAN, so we are playing this morning.

I am Player One.

This is my ONE SHOT to beat my genius friend.

Prayers please.

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Dr. Emily Friedman @friede.bsky.social · Jun 30

Very glad to see this as @emnk.bsky.social and I prepare to nerd out about Austen games at Global Austen.

Sean @spiralatlas.itch.io · Jun 30

Pride or Prejudice: Web version added! spiralatlas.itch.io/pride-or-pre... #PrideandPrejudice #VisualNovel #GameDev

Pride or Prejudice [DEMO] by Spiral Atlas

Like Pride and Prejudice, but queer and interactive!

spiralatlas.itch.io

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Chuck Tingle @chucktingle.bsky.social · Jun 26

presenting THIS HOT DOG GETS ME OFF ALSO SHE IS A DOCTOR ALSO SHE IS VEGAN SPECIAL EDITION AUDIOBOOK read by true buckaroo @jamieloftus.bsky.social audiobook is FREE but we are asking for donations to LA STREET VENDOR FUND who are helping vendors impacted by ICE RAIDS www.patreon.com/posts/this-l...

special edition cover of THE LESBIAN HOT DOG GETS ME OFF ALSO SHE IS A DOCTOR ALSO SHE IS VEGAN featuring audiobook cover on pink picnic blanket with jamie loftus on one side holding a hot dog and chuck tingle on the other side

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jamie loftus @jamieloftus.bsky.social · Jun 26

the honor of a lifetime, sweating in my office and desperately trying to achieve the right degree of horny for a TINGLER!!!!

long live chuck, donate to the street vendor fund, LOVE IS REAL

Chuck Tingle @chucktingle.bsky.social · Jun 26

presenting THIS HOT DOG GETS ME OFF ALSO SHE IS A DOCTOR ALSO SHE IS VEGAN SPECIAL EDITION AUDIOBOOK read by true buckaroo @jamieloftus.bsky.social audiobook is FREE but we are asking for donations to LA STREET VENDOR FUND who are helping vendors impacted by ICE RAIDS www.patreon.com/posts/this-l...

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Dr. Emily MN Kugler @emnk.bsky.social · Jun 28

Lol
Do you want an unopened box for it?

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Dr. Emily MN Kugler @emnk.bsky.social · Jun 28

A problem that I never thought I'd have: finding homes for multiple Commodores. Here's the latest one with the other things it was boxed with.

Three sealed boxes of games: Decathlon, River Raid and Hero. Then a mystery: unboxed Decathlon, Hero and a third game.

Many issues of Computer Gazette from the 80s. Plus joysticks, Manuel's, cassettes, cartridges, floppies

Commodore with Adventure Land and some other games.

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Dr. Emily MN Kugler @emnk.bsky.social · Jun 19

Registration is now open for a fabulous, free online conference: @analoggamestudies.bsky.social 2025 "PUNK" is Thursday, July 17! analoggamestudies.org/generation-a... -- registration is free but required via EventBrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/generation... #staypunk #stayanalog!

Analog Game Studies (@analoggamestudies.bsky.social)

Analog Game Studies is a quarterly journal dedicated to the study of games containing a substantial analog component. Hosts of #GenerationAnalog https://analoggamestudies.org

analoggamestudies.bsky.social

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Michael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · Jun 18

We've seen this from anti-vaxxers and other conspiracy movements for years: Act like frothing-at-the-mouth psychos and then accuse scientists of conspiracy for behaving like they're being targeted by frothing-at-the-mouth psychos.

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Dr. Emily Friedman @friede.bsky.social · May 26

TTRPG folks: if you have worked on games involving the Early Modern period or Shakespeare, could you let me know?

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Kate @dubchi5.bsky.social · May 13

Everyone 100% should check this out.

Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · May 13

LAUNCH DAY!
THE INTERMEDIARIES weaves together 3 stories: A history of science and the discovery of hormones, a #history of political machinations + how Nazi weaponized hate and fear, and best of all, a history of #trans woman Dora Richter and others like her who lived lives of joy and resistance.

The Intermediaries: A Weimar Story

A Weimar Story

bookshop.org

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Syd L. @yourmonstergf.bsky.social · May 13

Love this and Rachel and her work!!

The Video Game Library 📚 @thevideogamelibrary.org · May 12

This week’s interview is with the brilliant @drkowert.bsky.social

I've been a huge fan of her work over the years, so I'm very excited to share this one with you all!

#GameStudies #Psychology #VideoGames

The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #007

Over a dozen new book reveals, a journey through Oddworld, a sprinkle of History, and an interview with one of my favourite voices in GameStudies!

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Dr. Emily MN Kugler @emnk.bsky.social · May 13

Strays you take in because you are unrealistically confident at the time you can find a new home. From bottom to top: Commodore printer, Commodore 64 computer, floppy disc drive (for just one floppy).

Stack of boxes, bottom to top: Commodore printer, Commodore 64 computer, floppy disc drive

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Dr. Emily Friedman @friede.bsky.social · May 1

THIS PART RIGHT HERE

sisi jiang / 姜思琪 @six6jiang.bsky.social · May 1

also if you want journalism to be even remotely hard-hitting then the reporters need competent (expensive) media lawyers.

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Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · May 1

I'm getting more sad about getting laid off. My work means so much to me. I'm a really good reporter. I've been getting scoops every single week lately, while also doing in-depth, award-winning reporting. I have good ideas!

New email: [email protected]

www.polygon.com/23776996/bar...

The untold history of Barbie Fashion Designer, the first mass-market ‘game for girls’

How Digital Domain and Mattel Media built Barbie’s wardrobe

www.polygon.com

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UFO Citybusters @iankumohara.bsky.social · May 1

i am not looking forward to more bearded white dudes in giant baby car seats surrounded in mausoleums of 80s and 90s nostalgia bathed in RGB giving the absolute shittiest socio-political takes because they miss the taste of Hi-C Ecto Cooler

alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · May 1

With more game sites shuttering you bet your ass the reactionary YouTubers who do no research and have little to no moral standard will flood the internet with more shit so, we are cooked chat.

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Aaron Voigt @aavoigt.bsky.social · May 1

Not an exaggeration to say I wouldn't be writing about games without Polygon. Every layoff hurts but this one is fucking devastating. These journalists deserved so much better.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · May 1

When I tell you how excited I am to get my hands on this!!!! Marc will be talking about this and more on 5/22. Join us! whyzines2025.eventbrite.com

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raybird.bsky.social @raybird.bsky.social · May 3

I used to find these kinds of posts shallow, but in light of recent events and in case you don’t know me personally—

I believe trans rights are human rights, Black lives matter, abortion is healthcare, and that this administration is cancerous.

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Mx. Tiffany Leigh @tiffanyleigh.bsky.social · May 3

Kick off your May w/me at Game of BLANKS!

This live party game/game show is a mashup of Quiplash + Taskmaster that's been described as "sh*tposting for points" (complimentary)!

Form your most adventurous party & join us for all the fun & BLANKS!

Thursday May 8 at 9pm at Brooklyn Art Haus!

Game of [BLANKS] @gameofblanks.bsky.social · May 3

Thursday, May 8th! The best live party game show in the 5 boroughs is BACK!

Game of BLANKS is a craft cocktail of your gaming faves including Quiplash, Taskmaster, Game Changer, & more!

Level up game night & join @tiffanyleigh.bsky.social + "plus one" @lillianbustle.bsky.social for all the fun!

Flyer for the live party game show Game of Blanks.

Two headshots featured on the flyer: Mx. Tiffany Leigh in a gold sequined suit jacket, a peek of hot pink bra, and black tights.

Special guest Lillian Bustle is beaming at the camera in a silky green patterned robe and fierce makeup.

Event info:
Game of Blanks: A Live Party Game Show
Thursday, May 8 at 9pm ET
Brooklyn Art Haus
24 Marcy Avenue (at Metropolitan Ave).
Host: Mx. Tiffany Leigh
Special Guest: Lillian Bustle

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The Middle Ages in Modern Games @midagesmodgames.bsky.social · May 3

It's the final day of our Call for Papers for this year's Middle Ages in Modern Games Asynchronous Conference! Send in your abstracts to midagesmodgames<at>gmail.com to join us in June!

The Middle Ages in Modern Games @midagesmodgames.bsky.social · Feb 3

We're delighted to open the Call for Papers for the sixth Middle Ages in Modern Games Asynchronous Conference: Globalities and Regionalities (3-6 June 2025). The themes are 'Globalities' and 'Regionalities' with deadline 3 May. Details below and here: middleagesinmoderngames.net/announcement...

A Call for Papers poster for the Middle Ages in Modern Games conference 2025. The banner image is a medieval map of Afro-eurasia.

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Jessi Zabarsky @hugbox.bsky.social · May 3

Even when I try to write about fascism I write about plants

A four panel comic about human and plant time scales

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