Albert
@urbansavage.bsky.social
tech, video games, art, culture, football, South Londoner, media & tech lawyer, bass player. Founder @ Marshall Media Business Affairs. Director @London Mutual CU
Portraits of Cosplayers with their families. Thank you internet. niccolorastrelli.com/they-dont-lo...
Niccolo Rastrelli - They don't look like me
niccolorastrelli.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Portraits of Cosplayers with their families. Thank you internet. niccolorastrelli.com/they-dont-lo...
Yes, I am a computer games deal making nerd and this is my jam: www.ign.com/articles/how...
‘They Complained, Then Left With the Best Exclusivity Deal of All Time’ – The Story of PS2’s Blockbuster GTA Deal - IGN
Inside the lucrative West Hollywood meeting where Sony secured Grand Theft Auto as a PS2 timed-exclusive.
www.ign.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Yes, I am a computer games deal making nerd and this is my jam: www.ign.com/articles/how...
Experimental, sensual and political, D’Angelo radically redrew the boundaries of soul music www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...
Experimental, sensual and political, D’Angelo radically redrew the boundaries of soul music
The late singer may have suffered from setbacks and only released three studio albums, but the range he displayed in this perfect catalogue was astonishing
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Experimental, sensual and political, D’Angelo radically redrew the boundaries of soul music www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...
All Your Games Are Belong To Us. And I'm for it ❤️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhuqYZnHkW0
Gameplay Trailer | ANANTA
YouTube video by Mugen Official
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October 14, 2025 at 8:22 PM
All Your Games Are Belong To Us. And I'm for it ❤️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhuqYZnHkW0
...or offline (or other 3rd party backup services? With an offline element?): www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Have plans on paper in case of cyber-attack, firms told
Prepare to switch to offline systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM
...or offline (or other 3rd party backup services? With an offline element?): www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Source: Geeky Gadgets
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Major Publisher Abandons Steam Deck
EA drops support for Steam Deck, leaving fans frustrated. Learn why this decision matters for portable gaming and cross-platform innovation.
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October 4, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Source: Geeky Gadgets
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Newzoo: Since 2021, nearly half of single-player AAA games released within a three-month window | GamesIndustry.biz share.google/PCgpKCsvYX0V...
GamesIndustry.biz
The resource for people who make and sell games.
GamesIndustry.biz
September 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Newzoo: Since 2021, nearly half of single-player AAA games released within a three-month window | GamesIndustry.biz share.google/PCgpKCsvYX0V...
Remote Working got a bit more complicated. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
‘Raring to go:’ the German remote-driving firm that hopes to make private car ownership redundant
Europe has been slow to embrace robotaxis but Germany will allow remote-controlled rental cars from December
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Remote Working got a bit more complicated. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
I for one welcome our new digital lords 😃: www.euronews.com/next/2025/09...
www.euronews.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
I for one welcome our new digital lords 😃: www.euronews.com/next/2025/09...
..but not Hollow Knight: Silksong...Sorry, this is a joke. Don't @ me pl :-)
“100-Year-Old Japanese Woman Says Video Games Are the Secret to Her Longevity
Ushi Ando first discovered the Super Famicom 30 years ago at her grandson’s house in Tokyo.
Today, she easily beats even her great-grandson: “I can’t afford to lose.”
She is amazing!! 🥲
Ushi Ando first discovered the Super Famicom 30 years ago at her grandson’s house in Tokyo.
Today, she easily beats even her great-grandson: “I can’t afford to lose.”
She is amazing!! 🥲
September 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
..but not Hollow Knight: Silksong...Sorry, this is a joke. Don't @ me pl :-)
Finally going through some *very* old unread tabs on my browser. This one is provocative but interesting: softwarecrisis.dev/letters/llme...
The LLMentalist Effect: how chat-based Large Language Models rep…
The new era of tech seems to be built on superstitious behaviour
softwarecrisis.dev
September 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Finally going through some *very* old unread tabs on my browser. This one is provocative but interesting: softwarecrisis.dev/letters/llme...
Am partial to the odd graphic novel but can't manage the comic book fanaticism of many of my industry peers. Thoughts/expectations on this?
The first appearance of a new crime fiction saga and original comic book series from the mind of Dan Houser
AMERICAN CAPER. Issue #1 coming November 12.
Preorder now at your local comic book shop
www.absurdventures.com/americancaper
AMERICAN CAPER. Issue #1 coming November 12.
Preorder now at your local comic book shop
www.absurdventures.com/americancaper
September 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Am partial to the odd graphic novel but can't manage the comic book fanaticism of many of my industry peers. Thoughts/expectations on this?
‘I didn’t realise the game’s impact for years’: the making of the original Football Manager www.theguardian.com/games/2025/a...
‘I didn’t realise the game’s impact for years’: the making of the original Football Manager
When Kevin Toms created the first footie tactics simulation in the early days of the gaming industry, it became a phenomenon – and a source of cherished memories
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August 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
‘I didn’t realise the game’s impact for years’: the making of the original Football Manager www.theguardian.com/games/2025/a...
The names evoke 90's nostalgia but all the players have moved/streamed on: Sony sues Napster over $9.2 million in unpaid royalties completemusicupdate.com/sony-sues-na...
Sony sues Napster over $9.2 million in unpaid royalties
Following reports earlier this year that Napster wasn’t paying all the royalties that were due to the music industry, Sony Music has now sued the streaming service. It says Napster hasn’t been paying ...
completemusicupdate.com
August 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The names evoke 90's nostalgia but all the players have moved/streamed on: Sony sues Napster over $9.2 million in unpaid royalties completemusicupdate.com/sony-sues-na...
Understand (and experienced) the "always on" mindset of early founders but is the call for "996" or "007" (midnight-midnight, 7 days a week, with staff rotation, apparently) dangerous machismo/fetishisation? www.wired.com/story/silico...
Silicon Valley AI Startups Are Embracing China’s Controversial ‘996’ Work Schedule
In an industry once known for cushy perks, some founders are now asking staff to commit to a 72-hour weekly schedule. You’re either in or you’re out.
www.wired.com
July 29, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Understand (and experienced) the "always on" mindset of early founders but is the call for "996" or "007" (midnight-midnight, 7 days a week, with staff rotation, apparently) dangerous machismo/fetishisation? www.wired.com/story/silico...
Reposted by Albert
Microsoft analyzed 200K Bing Copilot chats, tagged the tasks, and measured how often AI helped. It excelled at info gathering and writing.
They built an “AI applicability score” showing which jobs benefit most. Nothing shocking though some are mad it suggests AI might replace them in these jobs.
They built an “AI applicability score” showing which jobs benefit most. Nothing shocking though some are mad it suggests AI might replace them in these jobs.
July 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Microsoft analyzed 200K Bing Copilot chats, tagged the tasks, and measured how often AI helped. It excelled at info gathering and writing.
They built an “AI applicability score” showing which jobs benefit most. Nothing shocking though some are mad it suggests AI might replace them in these jobs.
They built an “AI applicability score” showing which jobs benefit most. Nothing shocking though some are mad it suggests AI might replace them in these jobs.
Not legal advice.. but notice some videogame EULAs still reference the European Commission Online Dispute Resolution platform. It's being shut down 19th July. No doubt games counsel are busily updating, with so many other changes in the online realm: ec.europa.eu/consumers/od... #EULA #videogames
Online Dispute Resolution | European Commission
ec.europa.eu
July 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Not legal advice.. but notice some videogame EULAs still reference the European Commission Online Dispute Resolution platform. It's being shut down 19th July. No doubt games counsel are busily updating, with so many other changes in the online realm: ec.europa.eu/consumers/od... #EULA #videogames
Doing some research and came across er this. Not sure how educated I feel but absolutely fun:
youtu.be/GePNdDGGl2c?...
youtu.be/GePNdDGGl2c?...
LETHAL COMPANY ... For Noobs
YouTube video by Macro
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July 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Doing some research and came across er this. Not sure how educated I feel but absolutely fun:
youtu.be/GePNdDGGl2c?...
youtu.be/GePNdDGGl2c?...
Was wonderful being able to see Sonny Kartal play at Queens a few weeks ago. Congrats on her first round win at #wimbledon2025 today. Boss name, boss moves 🎾 🎩
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis... #bbcsport #tennis
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis... #bbcsport #tennis
Wimbledon 2025: Sonay Kartal gets British women off to winning start
Sonay Kartal becomes the first of the British contingent to progress on day one at Wimbledon with victory over 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Was wonderful being able to see Sonny Kartal play at Queens a few weeks ago. Congrats on her first round win at #wimbledon2025 today. Boss name, boss moves 🎾 🎩
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis... #bbcsport #tennis
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis... #bbcsport #tennis
Was looking for something and fell down a Led Zeppelin worm hole until I found this to take me out 😃 open.spotify.com/track/4lPJoK...
Trampled Under Foot - Remaster
Led Zeppelin · Physical Graffiti (Deluxe Edition) · Song · 1975
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June 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Was looking for something and fell down a Led Zeppelin worm hole until I found this to take me out 😃 open.spotify.com/track/4lPJoK...
Going to Develop Brighton next Month? If not before, let's meet here :-) : I've #justsponsored Simon Barratt, who's fundraising for SpecialEffect on @JustGiving. Donate now www.justgiving.com/page/develop...
The Thursday Night @ Develop in aid of SpecialEffect party! 2025 (w/ added Maraoke!)
Help Simon Barratt raise money to support SpecialEffect
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June 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Going to Develop Brighton next Month? If not before, let's meet here :-) : I've #justsponsored Simon Barratt, who's fundraising for SpecialEffect on @JustGiving. Donate now www.justgiving.com/page/develop...