Peter V. Baikun
@pvbaikun.com
Not great at writing a good description of himself. Potential game designer and/or writer perhaps?
VashNL. #TeamHooman #Thumper Moderator At #HyperRPG on Twitch and Discord. He/Him. Anti-Fascist.
VashNL. #TeamHooman #Thumper Moderator At #HyperRPG on Twitch and Discord. He/Him. Anti-Fascist.
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Peter V. Baikun
@pvbaikun.com
· Nov 7
I've been thinking about making this thread for a bit now, ever since I was added to a game creator Starter Pack by @aceottorney.bsky.social, which has led to some people following me.
Bear with me though.
I appreciate the follows, but I have to admit I feel slightly conflicted at this point.
Bear with me though.
I appreciate the follows, but I have to admit I feel slightly conflicted at this point.
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I say this with zero irony: if you are even tangentially a part of a retro video game community, it is your civic duty to push back against this company and shun anyone who doesn't. This is fascism tapping gently at the door and as soon as you let it in, it's going to invite its friends.
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I say this with zero irony: if you are even tangentially a part of a retro video game community, it is your civic duty to push back against this company and shun anyone who doesn't. This is fascism tapping gently at the door and as soon as you let it in, it's going to invite its friends.
It's a shame to see @eurogamer.bsky.social has fallen to the absurd, consumer-unfriendly and greedy practice of denying EU citizens access to their site if they don't pay for a sub or have ad tracking on.
I am fine with having non-personal ads. Don't need my data for that. So they lost a reader.
I am fine with having non-personal ads. Don't need my data for that. So they lost a reader.
December 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
It's a shame to see @eurogamer.bsky.social has fallen to the absurd, consumer-unfriendly and greedy practice of denying EU citizens access to their site if they don't pay for a sub or have ad tracking on.
I am fine with having non-personal ads. Don't need my data for that. So they lost a reader.
I am fine with having non-personal ads. Don't need my data for that. So they lost a reader.
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So look man if we're just gonna be online here watching all these big studios come out and lay down on the tracks about Gen AI going "I have to do this for some reason." then I think it's more important than ever to celebrate games from based devs who are out here openly posting "Nuh uh, fuck that."
December 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
So look man if we're just gonna be online here watching all these big studios come out and lay down on the tracks about Gen AI going "I have to do this for some reason." then I think it's more important than ever to celebrate games from based devs who are out here openly posting "Nuh uh, fuck that."
I hope more people will see this and speak up to our government about this. Especially the expansion of the datacenter itself. I implore everyone to watch this video.
#Microsoft #Palestine #Xbox youtu.be/Ybj10537yi4
#Microsoft #Palestine #Xbox youtu.be/Ybj10537yi4
Why We're Boycotting Xbox (and Maybe You Should Too)
YouTube video by People Make Games
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I hope more people will see this and speak up to our government about this. Especially the expansion of the datacenter itself. I implore everyone to watch this video.
#Microsoft #Palestine #Xbox youtu.be/Ybj10537yi4
#Microsoft #Palestine #Xbox youtu.be/Ybj10537yi4
The newest update for The Division 2 has the perfect size for the new Krampus winter event. 😄
December 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The newest update for The Division 2 has the perfect size for the new Krampus winter event. 😄
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consider my feedback: i loved working at @larianstudios.com until AI. reconsider and change your direction, like, yesterday. show your employees some respect. they are world-class & do not need AI assistance to come up with amazing ideas.
December 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
consider my feedback: i loved working at @larianstudios.com until AI. reconsider and change your direction, like, yesterday. show your employees some respect. they are world-class & do not need AI assistance to come up with amazing ideas.
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There would be no Metroid Prime without artists like Andrew Jones or Todd Keller. There wouldn't be an Okami or Bayonetta without Mari Shimazaki. There wouldn't be a Disco Elysium without Aleksander Rostov's distinctive impressionistic painterly designs.
Using genAI for concept art is so fucking stupid because like... that's where you get the cool shit. Thats the blue sky phase where artists make pieces of art that will be seen by a teenager later and change their life forever. Why would you want to start from mediocre. Why would you do that.
December 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
There would be no Metroid Prime without artists like Andrew Jones or Todd Keller. There wouldn't be an Okami or Bayonetta without Mari Shimazaki. There wouldn't be a Disco Elysium without Aleksander Rostov's distinctive impressionistic painterly designs.
So yeah, this is disappointing to the max. WTF @larianstudios.com, using gen"AI" for concept art?
YOU HAVE A SHITTON OF MONEY, YOU CAN PAY ALL THE ARTISTS!
Djeezus fuck, what a fucking stupid choice. Extremely disappointed in this.
YOU HAVE A SHITTON OF MONEY, YOU CAN PAY ALL THE ARTISTS!
Djeezus fuck, what a fucking stupid choice. Extremely disappointed in this.
December 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
So yeah, this is disappointing to the max. WTF @larianstudios.com, using gen"AI" for concept art?
YOU HAVE A SHITTON OF MONEY, YOU CAN PAY ALL THE ARTISTS!
Djeezus fuck, what a fucking stupid choice. Extremely disappointed in this.
YOU HAVE A SHITTON OF MONEY, YOU CAN PAY ALL THE ARTISTS!
Djeezus fuck, what a fucking stupid choice. Extremely disappointed in this.
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Musk WILL turn off Starlink when Ukraine counter-attacks.
Musk WON'T disable Russia's use of Starlink.
But sure, buy a Tesla. Line the Russia-supporting Nazi's pockets. Pretend like it's just the normal "business as usual".
Musk WON'T disable Russia's use of Starlink.
But sure, buy a Tesla. Line the Russia-supporting Nazi's pockets. Pretend like it's just the normal "business as usual".
Musk’s Starlinks help russia to kill Ukrainians
Ukrainian military reports indicate that Russian Molniya-2 kamikaze drones are using continuous Starlink connectivity, significantly increasing their operational effectiveness.
Ukrainian military reports indicate that Russian Molniya-2 kamikaze drones are using continuous Starlink connectivity, significantly increasing their operational effectiveness.
December 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Musk WILL turn off Starlink when Ukraine counter-attacks.
Musk WON'T disable Russia's use of Starlink.
But sure, buy a Tesla. Line the Russia-supporting Nazi's pockets. Pretend like it's just the normal "business as usual".
Musk WON'T disable Russia's use of Starlink.
But sure, buy a Tesla. Line the Russia-supporting Nazi's pockets. Pretend like it's just the normal "business as usual".
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Hey everyone going WELL TIME TO PLAY MORE FORTNITE TO HUNT DOWN PEOPLE WEARING HARRY POTTER STUFF
No. Stop playing Fortnite. They're partnering with Rowling and Harry Potter in 2025, with full knowledge of what that decision means. Stop supporting them. Stop playing the game.
No. Stop playing Fortnite. They're partnering with Rowling and Harry Potter in 2025, with full knowledge of what that decision means. Stop supporting them. Stop playing the game.
December 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Hey everyone going WELL TIME TO PLAY MORE FORTNITE TO HUNT DOWN PEOPLE WEARING HARRY POTTER STUFF
No. Stop playing Fortnite. They're partnering with Rowling and Harry Potter in 2025, with full knowledge of what that decision means. Stop supporting them. Stop playing the game.
No. Stop playing Fortnite. They're partnering with Rowling and Harry Potter in 2025, with full knowledge of what that decision means. Stop supporting them. Stop playing the game.
The US now as the Army, the Marine Corps, the Navy, the Air Force, Space Force, and.... Tech Force?
Wonder how long it takes for them to have a Tiger Force, or, gods forbid, a Ninja Force...
Wonder how long it takes for them to have a Tiger Force, or, gods forbid, a Ninja Force...
December 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The US now as the Army, the Marine Corps, the Navy, the Air Force, Space Force, and.... Tech Force?
Wonder how long it takes for them to have a Tiger Force, or, gods forbid, a Ninja Force...
Wonder how long it takes for them to have a Tiger Force, or, gods forbid, a Ninja Force...
Listening to this right now and the mention of Cave Story gave a me a chuckle. There's a new game coming from the original developer of that classic and I had to pitch it to @retroready.bsky.social last week, so of course I said that it meant a whole lot for (Japanese) indie games. Validation ftw!
December 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Listening to this right now and the mention of Cave Story gave a me a chuckle. There's a new game coming from the original developer of that classic and I had to pitch it to @retroready.bsky.social last week, so of course I said that it meant a whole lot for (Japanese) indie games. Validation ftw!
We need a better, more suitable word, for certain investors who buy shares in a company with the only goal to maximize short-term profits by changing their production pipeline and internal structures. Activist investor doesn't cut it.
How about Vulture Investors? Because that's what they are.
How about Vulture Investors? Because that's what they are.
December 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We need a better, more suitable word, for certain investors who buy shares in a company with the only goal to maximize short-term profits by changing their production pipeline and internal structures. Activist investor doesn't cut it.
How about Vulture Investors? Because that's what they are.
How about Vulture Investors? Because that's what they are.
My biggest problem has always been the inability to stop coming up with new ideas, even temporary, to actually focus on one. "AI" techbros are always lamenting their lack of imagination, and along the way they've made it everyone else's problem.
Lmfao every AI defense piece is like "AYY I FUCKIN SUCK BRO HOPEFULLY THIS FUCKIN STEAL YOUR SHIT MACHINE WILL MAKE ME SUCK SLIGHTLY LESS OK"
December 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM
My biggest problem has always been the inability to stop coming up with new ideas, even temporary, to actually focus on one. "AI" techbros are always lamenting their lack of imagination, and along the way they've made it everyone else's problem.
Absolute garbage that this is happening. A "choice" to be silenced or fired because you refuse to be silent about the inhumane treatment of members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people who are neurodivergent, and many other groups who are being suppressed. Reprehensible behaviour from the BBC. 😡
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Absolute garbage that this is happening. A "choice" to be silenced or fired because you refuse to be silent about the inhumane treatment of members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people who are neurodivergent, and many other groups who are being suppressed. Reprehensible behaviour from the BBC. 😡
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The Indie Game Awards air on Dec. 18th, streaming on IGN, GameSpot, and Six One Indie.
It’s not a night for new trailers, but a night to celebrate global devs who swung for the fences with unrestricted creative freedom.
🕐 IGAs Countdown: 6:30 PM ET
🏆 Ceremony: 6:50 PM ET
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
It’s not a night for new trailers, but a night to celebrate global devs who swung for the fences with unrestricted creative freedom.
🕐 IGAs Countdown: 6:30 PM ET
🏆 Ceremony: 6:50 PM ET
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Indie Game Awards air on Dec. 18th, streaming on IGN, GameSpot, and Six One Indie.
It’s not a night for new trailers, but a night to celebrate global devs who swung for the fences with unrestricted creative freedom.
🕐 IGAs Countdown: 6:30 PM ET
🏆 Ceremony: 6:50 PM ET
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
It’s not a night for new trailers, but a night to celebrate global devs who swung for the fences with unrestricted creative freedom.
🕐 IGAs Countdown: 6:30 PM ET
🏆 Ceremony: 6:50 PM ET
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
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Hi #Portfolioday l! I'm Emma Kidwell, an award nominated writer and designer experienced in indie and AAA. I've worked in all stages of game development from polish to pitching. I'm adaptable, quick to learn, and available for full time and contact work ✍️
✨ emmkid.info
✨ emmkid.info
October 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Hi #Portfolioday l! I'm Emma Kidwell, an award nominated writer and designer experienced in indie and AAA. I've worked in all stages of game development from polish to pitching. I'm adaptable, quick to learn, and available for full time and contact work ✍️
✨ emmkid.info
✨ emmkid.info
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Extremely the fuck excited to announce that @theflytrapmedia.com now offers GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS if you're doing a little holiday shopping for the lover of feminist media in your life!
Give a Gift Subscription
Feminist cultural criticism against the algorithm
the-flytrap.ghost.io
December 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Extremely the fuck excited to announce that @theflytrapmedia.com now offers GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS if you're doing a little holiday shopping for the lover of feminist media in your life!
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Ik kan moeilijk verdragen dat we in een land leven waar links wordt verketterd en gecriminaliseerd, terwijl men zich gretig stort op het smeden van ongure coalities die desastreus uitpakken voor grote groepen en daarmee ondermijnend zijn voor de democratische rechtsstaat.
December 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Ik kan moeilijk verdragen dat we in een land leven waar links wordt verketterd en gecriminaliseerd, terwijl men zich gretig stort op het smeden van ongure coalities die desastreus uitpakken voor grote groepen en daarmee ondermijnend zijn voor de democratische rechtsstaat.
I really enjoyed the very old-school feeling Terminator 2D game. In a year where I've played Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Absolum, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Neon Inferno, Forestrike and other great 2D action titles it's been just wonderful.
34 jaar na de première van de film Terminator 2: Judgment Day is er zowaar een nieuw spel gebaseerd op de actieklassieker. Maar is het een hoopvolle toekomst beschoren of een uitzichtloos bestaan? @pvbaikun.com duikt terug in de tijd om het uit te vinden.
Terminator 2D: No Fate bereikt nostalgische perfectie (review)
Terminator 2D: No Fate is een 16-bit actiegame. Speel als de T-800, Sarah en John Connor in een uniek verhaal over de oorlog tegen Skynet.
retroready.nl
December 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I really enjoyed the very old-school feeling Terminator 2D game. In a year where I've played Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Absolum, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Neon Inferno, Forestrike and other great 2D action titles it's been just wonderful.
Can someone sponsor me a Switch 2? I NEEEEEED TO PLAY THIS GAME!
The art looks so damn good! I love the 80s/90s anime style!
The art looks so damn good! I love the 80s/90s anime style!
Orbitals – Announce Trailer | Coming to Nintendo Switch™ 2 in 2026!
YouTube video by Kepler Interactive
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Can someone sponsor me a Switch 2? I NEEEEEED TO PLAY THIS GAME!
The art looks so damn good! I love the 80s/90s anime style!
The art looks so damn good! I love the 80s/90s anime style!
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DAY 4 🎁 LOST CHRISTMAS!
Wow, thank you for tuning in, folks! Today's special present is Eastward: Design Works!
Follow, like, share and tell us your hot video game takes to help warm up this chilly December air (be nice in the comments!)
Day 3 Winners / T&C's ⤵️
Wow, thank you for tuning in, folks! Today's special present is Eastward: Design Works!
Follow, like, share and tell us your hot video game takes to help warm up this chilly December air (be nice in the comments!)
Day 3 Winners / T&C's ⤵️
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
DAY 4 🎁 LOST CHRISTMAS!
Wow, thank you for tuning in, folks! Today's special present is Eastward: Design Works!
Follow, like, share and tell us your hot video game takes to help warm up this chilly December air (be nice in the comments!)
Day 3 Winners / T&C's ⤵️
Wow, thank you for tuning in, folks! Today's special present is Eastward: Design Works!
Follow, like, share and tell us your hot video game takes to help warm up this chilly December air (be nice in the comments!)
Day 3 Winners / T&C's ⤵️
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Hey, autistic/ADHD/ND folks. Have you ever encountered a character, in any media, you really related to? Or where some part of their experience or feelings or vibe resonated with your own? They needn't be human: creatures, monsters, machines are fine too. I'd love to hear (DM me if you want privacy)
December 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Hey, autistic/ADHD/ND folks. Have you ever encountered a character, in any media, you really related to? Or where some part of their experience or feelings or vibe resonated with your own? They needn't be human: creatures, monsters, machines are fine too. I'd love to hear (DM me if you want privacy)
Weird Al Yankovic dared us to be stupid, for funsies, but don't be this amount of stupid. 🤦♂️
JD Vance also wants to ban 67 amid viral frenzy
JD Vance also wants to ban 67 amid viral frenzy
JD Vance also wants to ban 67 amid viral frenzy
www.independent.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Weird Al Yankovic dared us to be stupid, for funsies, but don't be this amount of stupid. 🤦♂️
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The fact that there are now multiple award shows that play around the Game Awards to call out the issues in the industry that the Game Awards refuses to address really highlights what a farce the Game Awards are
December 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The fact that there are now multiple award shows that play around the Game Awards to call out the issues in the industry that the Game Awards refuses to address really highlights what a farce the Game Awards are