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The February issue of Exploits is out now. That's @unwinnable.com's monthly cultural diary, a collection of recommendations, warnings and short form essays to inspire you to read, watch, play and listen to new things this month.
Let's see what is inside, yea?
Let's see what is inside, yea?
February 4, 2026 at 5:55 PM
The February issue of Exploits is out now. That's @unwinnable.com's monthly cultural diary, a collection of recommendations, warnings and short form essays to inspire you to read, watch, play and listen to new things this month.
Let's see what is inside, yea?
Let's see what is inside, yea?
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(We're still trying to bring on one new subscriber a day, and today it could be you. I hear being an @unwinnable.com subscriber makes you 37% cooler and 12% more likely to understand what people younger than you are talking about.)
February 2, 2026 at 7:27 PM
(We're still trying to bring on one new subscriber a day, and today it could be you. I hear being an @unwinnable.com subscriber makes you 37% cooler and 12% more likely to understand what people younger than you are talking about.)
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The February Exploits is out! I've been talking a lot about Unwinnable Monthly lately, but Exploits is the other Unwinnable-produced magazine, our on-going cultural diary. 16 pages of thoughtful recommendations and the occasional warning.
Subscribe and get it now!: unwinnable.com/subscribe/
Subscribe and get it now!: unwinnable.com/subscribe/
February 2, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The February Exploits is out! I've been talking a lot about Unwinnable Monthly lately, but Exploits is the other Unwinnable-produced magazine, our on-going cultural diary. 16 pages of thoughtful recommendations and the occasional warning.
Subscribe and get it now!: unwinnable.com/subscribe/
Subscribe and get it now!: unwinnable.com/subscribe/
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This is Jerry Lawson. He invented the video game cartridge for the Fairchild Channel F system. Because of his invention, many consoles had cartridges and CD formats and would become the norm.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
February 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
This is Jerry Lawson. He invented the video game cartridge for the Fairchild Channel F system. Because of his invention, many consoles had cartridges and CD formats and would become the norm.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
"No. No. No. Isaac, no."
a man in a blue shirt is standing in front of a crowd
ALT: a man in a blue shirt is standing in front of a crowd
media.tenor.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:27 AM
"No. No. No. Isaac, no."
this is who runs this account
February 1, 2026 at 3:48 PM
this is who runs this account
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More than a week before his crucifixion by Roman law enforcement, Jesus of Nazareth infuriated other authorities as he overturned vendor tables at the temple farmers market and cursed at an innocent fig tree causing it to wither, according to newly unearthed videos. Watch here.
More than a week before federal agents killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, different agents pushed him to the ground after he spit at them and broke a taillight on their SUV, according to newly unearthed videos. Watch here.
Videos Show Alex Pretti in Confrontation With Agents 11 Days Before His Death
More than a week before federal agents killed Mr. Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse, different agents pushed him to the ground after he spit at them and broke a taillight on their S.U.V.
nyti.ms
January 29, 2026 at 2:43 PM
More than a week before his crucifixion by Roman law enforcement, Jesus of Nazareth infuriated other authorities as he overturned vendor tables at the temple farmers market and cursed at an innocent fig tree causing it to wither, according to newly unearthed videos. Watch here.
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brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
January 27, 2026 at 12:22 AM
brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
"Now that a white guy died, it's fascism (but the rest of you watch your tone!)."
an absolutely insane thing to get paid to say in an article where youre admitting you were wrong
January 25, 2026 at 11:03 PM
"Now that a white guy died, it's fascism (but the rest of you watch your tone!)."
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Do thou, too, remain warm among ice.
January 25, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Do thou, too, remain warm among ice.
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“Everyone should be allowed to carry a gun for their safety but the government can murder you in the street if you have a gun” is an incredible endpoint for the conservative moment
January 24, 2026 at 5:48 PM
“Everyone should be allowed to carry a gun for their safety but the government can murder you in the street if you have a gun” is an incredible endpoint for the conservative moment
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OK friends, the January issue of Unwinnable Monthly is out, let's see what's inside, yea?
Subscribe now and you'll get this issue, the Jan Exploits and all 24 issues from 2025 (cuz I've been sick and haven't had time to take down the promotion yet).
unwinnable.com/subscribe/ @unwinnable.com
Subscribe now and you'll get this issue, the Jan Exploits and all 24 issues from 2025 (cuz I've been sick and haven't had time to take down the promotion yet).
unwinnable.com/subscribe/ @unwinnable.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:54 PM
OK friends, the January issue of Unwinnable Monthly is out, let's see what's inside, yea?
Subscribe now and you'll get this issue, the Jan Exploits and all 24 issues from 2025 (cuz I've been sick and haven't had time to take down the promotion yet).
unwinnable.com/subscribe/ @unwinnable.com
Subscribe now and you'll get this issue, the Jan Exploits and all 24 issues from 2025 (cuz I've been sick and haven't had time to take down the promotion yet).
unwinnable.com/subscribe/ @unwinnable.com
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Today on the 'dame – @jbarnes1926.bsky.social chats with @vuntracity.bsky.social dev Lara Davidova about the city exploration game she's been working on since 2022 videoda.me/the-open-wor...
The Open-World Game Being Made by a Single Developer
Lara Davidova forges ahead on her massive undertaking.
videoda.me
January 21, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Today on the 'dame – @jbarnes1926.bsky.social chats with @vuntracity.bsky.social dev Lara Davidova about the city exploration game she's been working on since 2022 videoda.me/the-open-wor...
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i feel like the viral bus thread resonates because at every step of the way you're like "ok surely this will be resolved shortly, any second now," which seems like what all the passengers are also thinking. then the fact that the situation doesn't resolve and the bus just keeps going is an Allegory
January 20, 2026 at 5:02 PM
i feel like the viral bus thread resonates because at every step of the way you're like "ok surely this will be resolved shortly, any second now," which seems like what all the passengers are also thinking. then the fact that the situation doesn't resolve and the bus just keeps going is an Allegory
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We're off to a cracking start to @unwinnable.com's subscription drive! We're trying to get at least one new subscriber every day (or one sicko who is subscribing a LOT) and you can be today's lucky subscriber!
If you're already a subscriber, thank you and please share!
unwinnable.com/subscribe/
If you're already a subscriber, thank you and please share!
unwinnable.com/subscribe/
January 20, 2026 at 3:25 PM
We're off to a cracking start to @unwinnable.com's subscription drive! We're trying to get at least one new subscriber every day (or one sicko who is subscribing a LOT) and you can be today's lucky subscriber!
If you're already a subscriber, thank you and please share!
unwinnable.com/subscribe/
If you're already a subscriber, thank you and please share!
unwinnable.com/subscribe/
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I appreciate games writing and criticism but much of it exists in a bubble. The thing I appreciate about Unwinnable is that it puts games alongside film, books and more, all as equally valid mediums in conversation with each other. Ive already discovered several new gems since subscribing last month
Oh, it's a new year? Well lemme tell you something: the Unwinnable Year-End Subscription Special only ends when I say it does. So pretend it is still 2025 and grab those 24 issues for 5 bucks. unwinnable.com/subscribe/ @unwinnable.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:42 PM
I appreciate games writing and criticism but much of it exists in a bubble. The thing I appreciate about Unwinnable is that it puts games alongside film, books and more, all as equally valid mediums in conversation with each other. Ive already discovered several new gems since subscribing last month
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What's it like applying for a job for ICE?
A Slate writer -- a US veteran with a long record of being vocally anti-ICE -- went to an ICE recruitment expo
Subscriber link: slate.com/news-and-pol...
Free one: archive.is/791rH
tl;dr -- they offered her a job, after a *wildly* sloppy vetting process
A Slate writer -- a US veteran with a long record of being vocally anti-ICE -- went to an ICE recruitment expo
Subscriber link: slate.com/news-and-pol...
Free one: archive.is/791rH
tl;dr -- they offered her a job, after a *wildly* sloppy vetting process
January 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
What's it like applying for a job for ICE?
A Slate writer -- a US veteran with a long record of being vocally anti-ICE -- went to an ICE recruitment expo
Subscriber link: slate.com/news-and-pol...
Free one: archive.is/791rH
tl;dr -- they offered her a job, after a *wildly* sloppy vetting process
A Slate writer -- a US veteran with a long record of being vocally anti-ICE -- went to an ICE recruitment expo
Subscriber link: slate.com/news-and-pol...
Free one: archive.is/791rH
tl;dr -- they offered her a job, after a *wildly* sloppy vetting process
In 2026, Unwinnable is running a long-term drive with the goal of getting one new subscription each day. To up the ante, we're including the 2025 issues of Unwinnable Monthly and Exploits – 24 free issues of thoughtful, sharp writing on games and culture. Is today your day? unwinnable.com/subscribe/
January 12, 2026 at 8:35 PM
In 2026, Unwinnable is running a long-term drive with the goal of getting one new subscription each day. To up the ante, we're including the 2025 issues of Unwinnable Monthly and Exploits – 24 free issues of thoughtful, sharp writing on games and culture. Is today your day? unwinnable.com/subscribe/
Chuck Schumer resign bitch
Senate Democrats want to lower your costs and tackle the affordability crisis.
Senate Republicans want to aid and abet Donald Trump’s adventurism in Venezuela and risk yet another endless war.
The contrast is clear – and the American people are with us.
Senate Republicans want to aid and abet Donald Trump’s adventurism in Venezuela and risk yet another endless war.
The contrast is clear – and the American people are with us.
January 8, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Chuck Schumer resign bitch
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I've resolved to be more energetic in promoting Unwinnable this year. Stories deserve to be read! Readers deserve thoughtful stories! These things should be bullshit-free!
In more measurable terms, I'd like to get a new subscriber for every day of 2026.
So, ahem: unwinnable.com/subscribe/
In more measurable terms, I'd like to get a new subscriber for every day of 2026.
So, ahem: unwinnable.com/subscribe/
January 8, 2026 at 5:31 PM
I've resolved to be more energetic in promoting Unwinnable this year. Stories deserve to be read! Readers deserve thoughtful stories! These things should be bullshit-free!
In more measurable terms, I'd like to get a new subscriber for every day of 2026.
So, ahem: unwinnable.com/subscribe/
In more measurable terms, I'd like to get a new subscriber for every day of 2026.
So, ahem: unwinnable.com/subscribe/
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Write for our Exploits mag in 2026! If you're new here, Exploits covers our micro-criticism on pop culture. $25 for a ~500-word meta essay and $10 for a ~375-word section essay. More info here: unwinnable.com/submissions/
The Unwinnable Submission Guide - Unwinnable
You have stories to tell. We want to hear them. We are always searching for new voices to add to the conversation at Unwinnable and we firmly believe that personal experience is the foundation of a gr...
unwinnable.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Write for our Exploits mag in 2026! If you're new here, Exploits covers our micro-criticism on pop culture. $25 for a ~500-word meta essay and $10 for a ~375-word section essay. More info here: unwinnable.com/submissions/
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Let the lights guide you to a peaceful 2026. The first Exploits of the year includes micro criticism on topics like Andor and Yerin Baek plus our monthly horoscope.
Buy: buff.ly/ntaZX8t
Subscribe: buff.ly/fMT3UIA
Read @lizardrock.bsky.social's essay on character creation: buff.ly/SJHPfOI
Buy: buff.ly/ntaZX8t
Subscribe: buff.ly/fMT3UIA
Read @lizardrock.bsky.social's essay on character creation: buff.ly/SJHPfOI
January 3, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Let the lights guide you to a peaceful 2026. The first Exploits of the year includes micro criticism on topics like Andor and Yerin Baek plus our monthly horoscope.
Buy: buff.ly/ntaZX8t
Subscribe: buff.ly/fMT3UIA
Read @lizardrock.bsky.social's essay on character creation: buff.ly/SJHPfOI
Buy: buff.ly/ntaZX8t
Subscribe: buff.ly/fMT3UIA
Read @lizardrock.bsky.social's essay on character creation: buff.ly/SJHPfOI