Ethan James Petty
@ethanjamespetty.bsky.social
Principal Writer, Invoke Studios/WotC/Hasbro. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Watch Dogs 1-2, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood. 1-man indie dev at Gnarled Scar - The Knobbly Crook (https://store.steampowered.com/app/378300/The_Knobbly_Crook/)
I can hear my kids in the next room trying to decide which Black Mirror episode to watch:
"That one's about social media."
"That one's kind of post-apocalyptic."
"That's the lesbian one."
"That's the one where a man fucks a pig."
"That one's about social media."
"That one's kind of post-apocalyptic."
"That's the lesbian one."
"That's the one where a man fucks a pig."
November 16, 2025 at 4:31 AM
I can hear my kids in the next room trying to decide which Black Mirror episode to watch:
"That one's about social media."
"That one's kind of post-apocalyptic."
"That's the lesbian one."
"That's the one where a man fucks a pig."
"That one's about social media."
"That one's kind of post-apocalyptic."
"That's the lesbian one."
"That's the one where a man fucks a pig."
I was just asked to apply for a game that "celebrates masculine heroism" and I think they just should have just said "a shirtless barbarian game." No need to be weird about it.
November 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I was just asked to apply for a game that "celebrates masculine heroism" and I think they just should have just said "a shirtless barbarian game." No need to be weird about it.
I hate the social pressure applied for raking leaves. They're like pretty little blankets that cover up the yard of weeds I always forget to mow.
November 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I hate the social pressure applied for raking leaves. They're like pretty little blankets that cover up the yard of weeds I always forget to mow.
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I'm losing my mind over how many reviewers are like "GDT's Frankenstein makes you wonder who the real monster is." THAT'S THE STORY! That's the story Shelley wrote!
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I'm losing my mind over how many reviewers are like "GDT's Frankenstein makes you wonder who the real monster is." THAT'S THE STORY! That's the story Shelley wrote!
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MrBeast hates Zohran because if people have access to basic necessities, it will demolish the Giving People Those Necessities As Part Of A Saw-Inspired Game Show industry
November 5, 2025 at 11:28 PM
MrBeast hates Zohran because if people have access to basic necessities, it will demolish the Giving People Those Necessities As Part Of A Saw-Inspired Game Show industry
The farting Fuggler ambush at Toys R Us is something to experience. Somebody also hid them randomly around the store so we were victims of fart attacks throughout the store.
October 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The farting Fuggler ambush at Toys R Us is something to experience. Somebody also hid them randomly around the store so we were victims of fart attacks throughout the store.
My wife won't drink a bottle of Diet Coke unless it's been in the fridge for 12 hours so it's "cold enough." She then proceeds to sip on it ALL DAY, even after it reaches room temperature 30 minutes after the first sip.
We also have an ice maker that she won't use.
We also have an ice maker that she won't use.
October 28, 2025 at 3:06 AM
My wife won't drink a bottle of Diet Coke unless it's been in the fridge for 12 hours so it's "cold enough." She then proceeds to sip on it ALL DAY, even after it reaches room temperature 30 minutes after the first sip.
We also have an ice maker that she won't use.
We also have an ice maker that she won't use.
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A moth got into the shelter tonight and it was the event of the season.
October 24, 2025 at 1:03 AM
A moth got into the shelter tonight and it was the event of the season.
Most terrifying Happy Meal toy ever conceived? From the local classifieds here. $10 to traumatize your shildren with this horrific toy/spoon/shoehorn?
October 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Most terrifying Happy Meal toy ever conceived? From the local classifieds here. $10 to traumatize your shildren with this horrific toy/spoon/shoehorn?
Maybe too old of a garahe-dev reference, but it had to be exorcised from my brain after watching his new video.
October 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Maybe too old of a garahe-dev reference, but it had to be exorcised from my brain after watching his new video.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Any Warhammer nerds out there? I've always loved the universe, adored the Space Marine games, and now I'm playing Rogue Trader. I started reading the Eisenhorn omnibus, but where should I go after that novel-wise?
Still not into the miniatures (yet?), but I do have a couple of the JoyToy figures.
Still not into the miniatures (yet?), but I do have a couple of the JoyToy figures.
October 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Any Warhammer nerds out there? I've always loved the universe, adored the Space Marine games, and now I'm playing Rogue Trader. I started reading the Eisenhorn omnibus, but where should I go after that novel-wise?
Still not into the miniatures (yet?), but I do have a couple of the JoyToy figures.
Still not into the miniatures (yet?), but I do have a couple of the JoyToy figures.
Let's hope a real DedSec steps up to block our worst prophecies.
Kinda wild that out of every cyberpunk story in games, watch dogs 2 is the most accurate youtu.be/hh9x4NqW0Dw?...
Watch Dogs 2 Trailer: Cinematic Reveal - E3 2016 | Ubisoft [NA]
YouTube video by Ubisoft North America
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October 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Let's hope a real DedSec steps up to block our worst prophecies.
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Tumor.
October 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Tumor.
I'm making Astarion eat all of the tadpoles because I figure his vampirism might take care of it. I also made him a bard because watching him play pretty little songs and draw in admiring crowds while his face looks like a diseased scrotum brings me endless joy.
#BG3
#BG3
September 29, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I'm making Astarion eat all of the tadpoles because I figure his vampirism might take care of it. I also made him a bard because watching him play pretty little songs and draw in admiring crowds while his face looks like a diseased scrotum brings me endless joy.
#BG3
#BG3
The best NPC in Age of Conan. (Facebook shares this with me as a fond memory every year or two).
September 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The best NPC in Age of Conan. (Facebook shares this with me as a fond memory every year or two).
My 15-year-old just came to me with a project idea - he wants to make a cannon that fires air, but powered by a bottle of lighter fluid.
My heart: Fuck yeah, dude!
My words: Go check with your mom first.
My heart: Fuck yeah, dude!
My words: Go check with your mom first.
September 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
My 15-year-old just came to me with a project idea - he wants to make a cannon that fires air, but powered by a bottle of lighter fluid.
My heart: Fuck yeah, dude!
My words: Go check with your mom first.
My heart: Fuck yeah, dude!
My words: Go check with your mom first.
I got this recommended ad for 3rd party add-on boobs to Optimus Prime and Megatron. Is there a Spencer's Gifts on Cybertron?
I might be more interested if the boobs could also transform into little robots like Soundwave's cassettes.
I might be more interested if the boobs could also transform into little robots like Soundwave's cassettes.
September 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I got this recommended ad for 3rd party add-on boobs to Optimus Prime and Megatron. Is there a Spencer's Gifts on Cybertron?
I might be more interested if the boobs could also transform into little robots like Soundwave's cassettes.
I might be more interested if the boobs could also transform into little robots like Soundwave's cassettes.
I love seeing my French-Canadian father-in-law (in his 70s), who is ridiculously well-educated when it comes to history, now posting pro-Antifa stuff.
The world sees what is happening.
The world sees what is happening.
September 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I love seeing my French-Canadian father-in-law (in his 70s), who is ridiculously well-educated when it comes to history, now posting pro-Antifa stuff.
The world sees what is happening.
The world sees what is happening.
My dad, mid 70s, asked me on the phone not to post my thoughts about the recent assassination because it's leading to a ton of innocent people getting fired. I'm trying to process how surreal this all is to people not constantly online. Yes, I tried to explain "groyper." I don't think it worked.
September 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
My dad, mid 70s, asked me on the phone not to post my thoughts about the recent assassination because it's leading to a ton of innocent people getting fired. I'm trying to process how surreal this all is to people not constantly online. Yes, I tried to explain "groyper." I don't think it worked.
I'm old enough to remember when people used to be worried about sinister subliminal messages being beamed into our brains through the T.V.
Now they don't even bother hiding them. They already have their audience in a hypnotic state.
Now they don't even bother hiding them. They already have their audience in a hypnotic state.
Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
September 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I'm old enough to remember when people used to be worried about sinister subliminal messages being beamed into our brains through the T.V.
Now they don't even bother hiding them. They already have their audience in a hypnotic state.
Now they don't even bother hiding them. They already have their audience in a hypnotic state.
Couldn't the president's droopy-face thing just be the results of a dental appointment? My wife came home with a similar face after some fillings last month. I agree that a combination of all his other health issues leads to that thought, but I feel like he wouldn't be seen at ALL with a numb face.
September 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Couldn't the president's droopy-face thing just be the results of a dental appointment? My wife came home with a similar face after some fillings last month. I agree that a combination of all his other health issues leads to that thought, but I feel like he wouldn't be seen at ALL with a numb face.
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I’m really baffled that voice actors in games don’t get attention in other genres- it’s so odd that the cast of Baldurs gate 3 haven’t been snapped up by TV and film productions.
I can’t imagine there isn’t a crossover in screen arts makers and game players.
It’s all acting!
I can’t imagine there isn’t a crossover in screen arts makers and game players.
It’s all acting!
August 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I’m really baffled that voice actors in games don’t get attention in other genres- it’s so odd that the cast of Baldurs gate 3 haven’t been snapped up by TV and film productions.
I can’t imagine there isn’t a crossover in screen arts makers and game players.
It’s all acting!
I can’t imagine there isn’t a crossover in screen arts makers and game players.
It’s all acting!
I think this newsweek writer was drinking whiskey when she wrote this article:
August 24, 2025 at 4:13 AM
I think this newsweek writer was drinking whiskey when she wrote this article:
I still remember the first gamedev studio I worked at used stuffed animals for source control. If somebody had a doll on top of their monitor, it meant they had the code checked out.
August 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I still remember the first gamedev studio I worked at used stuffed animals for source control. If somebody had a doll on top of their monitor, it meant they had the code checked out.