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Chris Person @papapishu.bsky.social · 44m

Honestly at the rate that Microsoft is pulling shit Linux might actually have a shot.

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Michael Hoffmann @michaelhoffmann.bsky.social · 20h

It's great seeing more workplaces in the game industry unionize. Especially at big companies like Activision Blizzard.

Activision Blizzard’s Platform and Technology Workers Form Union with Communications Workers of America

Today, nearly 400 video game workers within Blizzard’s Platform & Technology department have voted strongly in favor of union representation with CWA.

cwa-union.org

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Michael Hoffmann @michaelhoffmann.bsky.social · 3d

We have some feedback.

🏰meg⚔️ @Birthright Audiobook! @impavid.us · 6d

In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand

I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.

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28 Wokes Later @pinballwitch.bsky.social · 5d

I don't know that I ever thought I'd see a cis politician say Sylvia and Marsha's names, let alone one advocate for continuting the work they were part of. Thank you, Zohran, maybe a world that doesn't want us dead is possible?

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 5d

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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dead domain 🐐🏳️‍⚧️ @domaindead.bsky.social · 7d

I’ve received a report from anonymous active duty personnel in Texas that the Texas National Guard will be moving out nationwide to ICE Protest sites, possibly in civilian gear, and changing their unit patches to hide origins.

Full report here:

youtu.be/jtpXI-6PxaU?...

BREAKING: Trump's Plan To Use Texas National Guard Nationwide, UNDERCOVER At Protests, And More

YouTube video by Dead Domain

youtu.be

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 8d

Stephen Miller said the quiet part out loud. Trump has “plenary authority,” then suddenly went silent. Their plan wasn’t to be public yet. Clearly, someone hit the panic button in his earpiece.

It gets weirder: CNN uploaded the interview with the “plenary authority” comment edited out.
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GameGrooves @gamegrooves.com · 13d

It's #BandcampFriday today! #Bandcamp is the best place to get all of your favorite GameGrooves releases like our latest album, Brave Sonata. Get high quality downloads in the format of your choice to listen to on whichever system you have.

gamegrooves.bandcamp.com

#videogamemusic #gamemusic #vgm

Bandcamp Friday @ Gamegrooves on gamegrooves.bandcamp.com

On Bandcamp Friday, Bandcamp waives the cut it normally takes, giving more money back to the musicians who post their music there. Support GameGrooves this Bandcamp Friday.

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Doug Perry @drumultima.bsky.social · 13d

Happy Bandcamp Friday! In September, I released an album of Undertale arrangements I've put out over the years, and today would be a great day to pick that up if you're interested. Check it out over at dougperry.bandcamp.com!

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Frances Larina @franceslarina.bsky.social · 14d

She is one of our true elders and there are so few left. She deserves the best healthcare available, but this is America.

Full story: www.advocate.com/news/stonewa...

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GameGrooves @gamegrooves.com · 16d

Our newest album, Brave Sonata, a Final Fantasy Tactics piano collection, is out now on #Bandcamp! 11 piano-centered arrangements bring Sakimoto and Iwata's enchanting original soundtrack to life!

Get it here: lnk.to/brave-sonata

#FinalFantasyTactics #piano #pianocover #theivalicechronicles

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Michael Hoffmann @michaelhoffmann.bsky.social · 16d

Happy Final Fantasy Tactics release week! To help celebrate, a bunch of us from @gamegrooves.com have released a piano focused cover album of the music from Final Fantasy Tactics today! I had the honor of arranging and performing the battle theme Apoplexy. gamegrooves.bandcamp.com/album/brave-...

Brave Sonata, by GameGrooves

11 track album

gamegrooves.bandcamp.com

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Michael Hoffmann @michaelhoffmann.bsky.social · 16d

Happy Final Fantasy Tactics release week! To help celebrate, a bunch of us from @gamegrooves.com have released a piano focused cover album of the music from Final Fantasy Tactics today! I had the honor of arranging and performing the battle theme Apoplexy. gamegrooves.bandcamp.com/album/brave-...

Brave Sonata, by GameGrooves

11 track album

gamegrooves.bandcamp.com

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GameGrooves @gamegrooves.com · 19d

We're excited for our Final Fantasy Tactics album! The cover features artwork by @aggressionrose.bsky.social depicting Alma playing the piano. Her artwork was also featured on the covers of Welcome Home and Lounging in the Velvet Room.

Pre-order: lnk.to/brave-sonata

#finalfantasytactics #piano

Brave Sonata featuring album artwork by Maria-Francesca Massaro-Guglielmo

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Pete Bobinski @pvbaudio.bsky.social · 21d

no shade to the band at all. but seeing MAGFest's policy of "no year to year booking" while booking the same band three years in a row is really discouraging for artists who are being told that they will have a chance

MAGFest's "no year to year booking" policy

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Laura Intravia @lauraintravia.bsky.social · 21d

(No shade to the band whatsoever) MAGFest, we love you, but it hurts aspiring performers when you don’t abide by your own policies about year-to-year bookings. Third year in a row of the same band. These kinds of decisions do not go unnoticed by the community of artists who support you.

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Michael Hoffmann @michaelhoffmann.bsky.social · 22d

Been making my way through Silk Song and I'm really enjoying it so far. I'm only in Act 1, so I don't think I can comment on the game's difficulty quite yet. I do see what people mean about the platforming in some sections. Especially with Hornet's default move set.

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Michael Hoffmann @michaelhoffmann.bsky.social · 23d

Hey Zelda fans! The VGM Pianists have a new album out. Over 30 pianists came together for this tribute to The Legend of Zelda series. I got to write an arrangement for one of my favorite Zelda tracks, "Ballad of the Goddess," from Skyward Sword. fanlink.tv/SongsOfTheHero

Songs of the Hero - The Legend of Zelda on Piano

by VGM Pianists

fanlink.tv

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GameGrooves @gamegrooves.com · 23d

Brave Sonata, a piano journey through the enchanting soundtrack of Final Fantasy Tactics. Return to the world of Ivalice. Pre-order on #Bandcamp today and get three tracks including Apoplexy by Michael Hoffmann!

lnk.to/brave-sonata

#finalfantasytactics #fft #piano

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Michael Hoffmann @michaelhoffmann.bsky.social · 23d

Hey Zelda fans! The VGM Pianists have a new album out. Over 30 pianists came together for this tribute to The Legend of Zelda series. I got to write an arrangement for one of my favorite Zelda tracks, "Ballad of the Goddess," from Skyward Sword. fanlink.tv/SongsOfTheHero

Songs of the Hero - The Legend of Zelda on Piano

by VGM Pianists

fanlink.tv

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 27d

Censorship never stops with just one book, one newspaper, one person. The end goal of censorship is always complete control.

For Christ's sake, Kimmel just showed a video of the President's own words.

Stop capitulating. It will never save you in the end.

Dan Nguyen @dancow.bsky.social · 28d

lmao. LMAO even

usatoday article:

usatoday.com
After Kimmel suspension, Trump sets sights on Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers: 'Do It NBC!'
Anna Kaufman
USA TODAY
Updated Sept. 18, 2025, 11:59 a.m. ET

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Doug Perry @drumultima.bsky.social · Sep 15

Happy Ten Years of Undertale! To celebrate, I've put together a collection of arrangements I've released over the years. It features some re-releases, some updated tracks, and even a taste of something brand new! Live on Bandcamp now, and streaming soon.

Check it out here: artist.link/dougperry

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Melon Wheels 🔥😈🎃 @mysterymary.bsky.social · Sep 15

Alright so here’s what we can do NOW: CALL your Reps now, and your Senators. Tell them you strongly oppose the HR 5300 dept of state policy provisions act. Tell them it could be used to remove your right to travel, your right to a passport as a citizen. Do it now. www.congress.gov/members/find...

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Michael Hoffmann @michaelhoffmann.bsky.social · Sep 12

Just a little PSA for anyone else living in Maine. COVID shots will now be available to all Mainers. No need for a prescription. No special qualifications. www.pressherald.com/2025/09/12/w...

What you need to know about Maine’s order to expand COVID-19 vaccine access

The Maine CDC now recommends children ages 6 - 23 months and all adults be vaccinated, which is contrary to federal guidelines.

www.pressherald.com

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Michael Hoffmann @michaelhoffmann.bsky.social · Sep 12

Just a little PSA for anyone else living in Maine. COVID shots will now be available to all Mainers. No need for a prescription. No special qualifications. www.pressherald.com/2025/09/12/w...

What you need to know about Maine’s order to expand COVID-19 vaccine access

The Maine CDC now recommends children ages 6 - 23 months and all adults be vaccinated, which is contrary to federal guidelines.

www.pressherald.com

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Micah @rincewind.run · Sep 11

evergreen

Squidward looking out window meme

Squidward captioned USA
SpongeBob captioned Brazil
Patrick captioned South Korea

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