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Lynley @lynley.bsky.social · 7m

It’s always capitalism

Mark Wallace @wallaceme.bsky.social · 22h

Spooks on the BBC: “We have to climb onto the roof, through a skylight and plug this thumb drive into the Chinese server.”

Spooks on Chinese TV: “We’ve just bought the British data centre. Job done.”

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Mark Wallace @wallaceme.bsky.social · 22h

Spooks on the BBC: “We have to climb onto the roof, through a skylight and plug this thumb drive into the Chinese server.”

Spooks on Chinese TV: “We’ve just bought the British data centre. Job done.”

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 1h

A company with decades of single-player experience pivoting to multiplayer? Well, it worked for Anthem, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, FBC: Firebreak, Redfall, Marvel's Avengers, and all those PlayStation games

Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 1h

Quantic Dream announces they are developing a competitive multiplayer game

Star Wars: Eclipse development still continues

blog.quanticdream.com/writing-a-ne...

For over 28 years, Quantic Dream has been pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling. With award-winning titles like Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and Detroit: Become Human, more than 25 million players worldwide have shared the journeys of Ethan Mars, Jodie Holmes, Kara, Markus and Connor, with us.

Since 2018, we have entered a new phase of growth and innovation. We doubled the size of the team, bringing together talents from all over the world united by the same passion for creativity. We opened a new studio in Montreal, moved into new headquarters in Paris, built the next generation of our proprietary technology, and became our own publisher.

After years as a single-project studio, we also decided to take a new step. Multiple teams are fully dedicated to crafting the next generation of great games, including something very different, a competitive multiplayer experience, born from the same spirit of curiosity and creativity that has always defined us.

This new title may surprise our fans as it is very different from what we have done so far. But taking risks, challenging ourselves, exploring new ways of playing and telling stories, and attempting what seems impossible, has always been part of our DNA.

We also know how demanding it is to create something new. Earning the trust of players, standing out in such a competitive space, and introducing fresh concepts is incredibly challenging. And since we have no legacy in this genre, we know we have everything to prove — which is why your support and feedback will be essential. Together, we believe we can create something truly unique.

Of course, development of Star Wars: Eclipse continues, and we are eager to share more with you in the future.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all our fans around the world for playing our games year after year, for their kind words whenever we meet, for their patience and encouragement.

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Sachin Nakrani @sachinnakrani.bsky.social · 3h

Football and gambling gets murkier and murkier. By @philippeauclair.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Premier League clubs turn to hidden gambling partners to beat sponsorship ban

Aston Villa, Chelsea, Leeds and Nottingham Forest failed to respond to questions sent by the Guardian, while Sunderland refused to comment

www.theguardian.com

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Lynley @lynley.bsky.social · 1h

Oh ok. Totally normal for legislative staffers to pin a swastika embedded in their nation’s flag on the wall of their cubicle. Nothing to see here

Lynley @lynley.bsky.social · 1h

Surprising no one because we all know Chuckie hasn’t read the book.

Bleeding Cool @bleedingcool.com · 2h

Chuck Dixon Posts Absolute Batman As An Agent Of ICE Fighting Antifa #batman

Chuck Dixon posts Absolute Batman as an agent of ICE, fighting Antifa as the comic book culture sketch wars continue

dlvr.it

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Lynley @lynley.bsky.social · 2h

How about he applies for a SASSA grant like millions of people who live on next to nothing partly because he enabled theft and corruption? Why should he be special?

www.news24.com/southafrica/...

‘How is Mr Zuma going to live?’: Judge questions impact of pension benefit attachment | News24

A judge has questioned how former president Jacob Zuma will live if his entire pension benefit is attached to repay R28.9 million in taxpayer funds, which were unlawfully used to fund his corruption t...

www.news24.com

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Jai @lowercasejai.bsky.social · 19h

LMAOOO WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE NEW XBOX HANDHELD COMES WITH MICROSOFT TEAMS AND ONEDRIVE INSTALLED??? this is the fucking goofiest company in games

a list of apps pre-installed on the Xbox ROG Ally including Microsoft Teams and Onedrive

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Lynley @lynley.bsky.social · 4h

I’ve been saying for ages that these guys looked at Zuma et al and said “hold my beer”.

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G. Willow Wilson @gwillow.me · 7h

Sana and I were subjected to some really awful stuff online in the early days of Ms Marvel and as a result I have neverrrrrrr posted a single photo of either of my kids on social media, even in friends-only contexts. I don't even use their real names. And I never will.

Meta Resistance @metaresistance.bsky.social · 7h

Please watch and share...
#AI #Deepfakes #DigitalIdentity #OnlineSafety #ProtectYourIdentity

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Lynley @lynley.bsky.social · 5h

I really hope that there will be full stadiums in Mexico and Canada contrasted with empty ones in the us

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Lynley @lynley.bsky.social · 5h

That isn’t revoked at the border…

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Lynley @lynley.bsky.social · 5h

Are you finding them that useful? I’ve had one for 3 years or so and use it almost daily and never really found them something I like using outside of desktop mode.

Lynley @lynley.bsky.social · 5h

I don’t understand how anyone can consider going to the US hosted matches. We’ve seen that they don’t care if you’re from Africa, Europe or anywhere else, if you’re foreign you are at risk of arrest and detention and if you’re brown or black likely to disappear.

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Rob Forbes @robforbes.bsky.social · 21h

"Compatible polishing cloths".

Shut it all down. We're done here. Last one out turn off the lights please.

The Verge @theverge.com · 23h

Confirmed: Apple's polishing cloth is compatible with the new M5 MacBook Pro

the apple polishing cloth, folded over itself in a way that's elegant but also effortlessly casual

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Kristen Hauntley CarDEATHzo @khandozo.bsky.social · 1d

omg, I found this recipe that showed a chicken with really crispy skin but the recipe called for it to be doused in broth while it was cooking and I was like "that won't work??" and then I saw this

Image of a generated fake white woman with a winning tradwife smile wearing puff sleeves and an apron. Text below reads "Lina is a virtual chef with a mission: to make cooking accessible, enjoyable, and time-efficient. Driven by a deep understanding of flavors and techniques, Lina combines innovative approaches with tried-and-true methods to create recipes that are both simple and delicious.Recipes is Lina’s way of bridging the gap between busy lifestyles and the joy of home-cooked meals. Here, you’ll find Lina’s unique take on classic dishes, quick twists on international cuisines, and creative hacks that make cooking a breeze.

Learn more"

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Lynley @lynley.bsky.social · 1d

But we’ll be fighting over scraps of food as economies implode and we lose our jobs and what few investments we may have tank

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 1d

What have they done to you, my old friend?

Alex Donaldson @apzonerunner.com · 1d

Videogamer's new logo a screaming exclamation mark on the 'support independent games media' argument. Legitimately thought this was someone taking the piss when it was first posted in a discord, but no, it's on the site. You have to laugh (or else you'll cry)

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Lynley @lynley.bsky.social · 1d

If you were on the fence about getting into pc gaming, you’re probably too late.

Uh oh, it's happening: ADATA chairman says the perfect storm of simultaneous DRAM, SSD and HDD shortages is already upon us and it looks like prices are only going in one direction
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/mem...

Uh oh, it's happening: ADATA chairman says the perfect storm of simultaneous DRAM, SSD and HDD shortages is already upon us and it looks like prices are only going in one direction

All in the name of AI slop.

www.pcgamer.com

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Lynley @lynley.bsky.social · 1d

Just paid a hellishly high amount for this (100euros is a lot when converted to ZAR) but have been hemming and hawing over buying this edition since they announced it. Gonna cost me a bit more to ship, but worth it

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Lynley @lynley.bsky.social · 1d

This seems inadvisable…

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "I had a very wealthy person who called -- a donor, a great gentleman -- and he said, 'if there's any money necessary, shortfall, for the paying of the troops, then I will pay it.' Meaning he will pay it. How about that?"