Dan Castro
@dancastro.bsky.social
Civil engineer. Freelance writer and translator of all things related to videogames and media.
Feeling depressed? How about playing a game that constantly hates you?
Let's go Inscryption!
www.twitch.tv/atroxlair?sr=a
Let's go Inscryption!
www.twitch.tv/atroxlair?sr=a
Twitch
Twitch is the world
www.twitch.tv
November 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Feeling depressed? How about playing a game that constantly hates you?
Let's go Inscryption!
www.twitch.tv/atroxlair?sr=a
Let's go Inscryption!
www.twitch.tv/atroxlair?sr=a
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This is bullshit.
"absolutely no genAI in games" is the middle ground.
"how many years in jail should Sam Altman get for knowingly stealing all data ever" is the somewhat more extreme stance I personally adopt.
"absolutely no genAI in games" is the middle ground.
"how many years in jail should Sam Altman get for knowingly stealing all data ever" is the somewhat more extreme stance I personally adopt.
"Surely there's a middle ground here?" The CEO of Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead says people "jump to extreme takes" when debating generative AI, and that there needs to be more nuance in the discussion.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/surely-...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/surely-...
‘Surely there’s a middle ground here?’ Helldivers studio CEO says people ‘jump to extreme takes’ when debating GenAI | VGC
“This is such a trigger point for big parts of the games industry today”…
www.videogameschronicle.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This is bullshit.
"absolutely no genAI in games" is the middle ground.
"how many years in jail should Sam Altman get for knowingly stealing all data ever" is the somewhat more extreme stance I personally adopt.
"absolutely no genAI in games" is the middle ground.
"how many years in jail should Sam Altman get for knowingly stealing all data ever" is the somewhat more extreme stance I personally adopt.
Feeling super stressed...what better way to release that than playing some Inscryption, am I right?
www.twitch.tv/atroxlair?sr=a
www.twitch.tv/atroxlair?sr=a
Twitch
Twitch is the world
www.twitch.tv
November 16, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Feeling super stressed...what better way to release that than playing some Inscryption, am I right?
www.twitch.tv/atroxlair?sr=a
www.twitch.tv/atroxlair?sr=a
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steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
Insulting to the players, insulting to the IP, insulting to the medium, the developers. And the craft itself. Fuck you executives who pushed this garbage.
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI art slop, because your $70 means nothing anymore
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI generated artwork which makes the $70 feel like a complete rip-off.
frvr.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
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The Pedo-Protector Prez ordered a brand new distraction & the Dept. of War (actually the Dept. of Defense: a mini-distraction within a distraction, no extra charge!) is delivering by expanding our ongoing unlawful policy of randomly bombing the tiny boats of fishermen with no due process whatsoever.
November 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The Pedo-Protector Prez ordered a brand new distraction & the Dept. of War (actually the Dept. of Defense: a mini-distraction within a distraction, no extra charge!) is delivering by expanding our ongoing unlawful policy of randomly bombing the tiny boats of fishermen with no due process whatsoever.
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AI use in game development is a conversation that's not going away anytime soon, despite many developers railing against its use.
As the CEO of Arc Raiders publisher Nexon says AI is everywhere, game devs call 'bullshit'
AI use in game development is a conversation that's not going away anytime soon, despite many developers railing against its use.
www.polygon.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
AI use in game development is a conversation that's not going away anytime soon, despite many developers railing against its use.
It is important to assume that CEOs jobs could be replaced with some sort of auto complete program, and the videogame industry would be embarrassed even less by clown quotes like these.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
It is important to assume that CEOs jobs could be replaced with some sort of auto complete program, and the videogame industry would be embarrassed even less by clown quotes like these.
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We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Nah, I'm okay not knowing.
Learn when the new Call of Duty game launches for PC and consoles!
What time does Black Ops 7 release in your time zone?
Learn when the new Call of Duty game launches for PC and consoles!
www.polygon.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Nah, I'm okay not knowing.
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The Breaking Bad creator says it was far from his mind when he created his new show, Pluribus.
Watch: Vince Gilligan really hates ChatGPT
The Breaking Bad creator says it was far from his mind when he created his new show, Pluribus.
www.polygon.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The Breaking Bad creator says it was far from his mind when he created his new show, Pluribus.
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This story is infinitely more important than GTA getting delayed. Don't let me catch you moaning about waiting longer for a video game if you're not mad about why it happened.
"Rockstar, Rockstar, you're disgusting, we charge you with union busting," the protesters declared.
'All you had to do was follow the damn law, Rockstar!': Workers are protesting outside Take-Two after GTA 6 dev's alleged 'brazen' union-busting
"They can get used to seeing us on their doorstep."
www.pcgamer.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:06 AM
This story is infinitely more important than GTA getting delayed. Don't let me catch you moaning about waiting longer for a video game if you're not mad about why it happened.
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Two years ago, I played a much earlier build of DOG WITCH, and I just really haven't stopped playing or talking about it since. Incredibly excited for @heckmouse.bsky.social to see this clever little masterwork announced properly.
Magic, mayhem & a pup in a hat! DOG WITCH is almost here!
A turn-based roguelike where dice fuel spells, combos, and chaos. Roll, reroll, and blast your way through a world of strange foes and wild synergies.
Wishlist on Steam: bit.ly/DOGWITCH
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS3i...
A turn-based roguelike where dice fuel spells, combos, and chaos. Roll, reroll, and blast your way through a world of strange foes and wild synergies.
Wishlist on Steam: bit.ly/DOGWITCH
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS3i...
Dog Witch - Reveal Trailer
YouTube video by MysticForge
www.youtube.com
May 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Two years ago, I played a much earlier build of DOG WITCH, and I just really haven't stopped playing or talking about it since. Incredibly excited for @heckmouse.bsky.social to see this clever little masterwork announced properly.
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UPDATE: Got many great pitches already, most from Latin America & Eastern Europe (which makes sense given my history & previous work lol)
I really want more stories from north of Africa, Middle-East & SEA. I'm reaching out to researchers & journos there, any suggestions & connections are welcome 🙏
I really want more stories from north of Africa, Middle-East & SEA. I'm reaching out to researchers & journos there, any suggestions & connections are welcome 🙏
So, today I'm announcing a new book project... and doing a call for papers: crpgbook.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/t...
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
The Video Game History Expansion Pack – Pitch your story
Today I’m putting my money where my mouth is and launching a new project — a book focused on game history outside of the usual North American perspectives.
crpgbook.wordpress.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
UPDATE: Got many great pitches already, most from Latin America & Eastern Europe (which makes sense given my history & previous work lol)
I really want more stories from north of Africa, Middle-East & SEA. I'm reaching out to researchers & journos there, any suggestions & connections are welcome 🙏
I really want more stories from north of Africa, Middle-East & SEA. I'm reaching out to researchers & journos there, any suggestions & connections are welcome 🙏
Today I'm feeling like playing Inscription for a while:
www.twitch.tv/atroxlair?sr=a
www.twitch.tv/atroxlair?sr=a
Twitch
Twitch is the world
www.twitch.tv
November 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Today I'm feeling like playing Inscription for a while:
www.twitch.tv/atroxlair?sr=a
www.twitch.tv/atroxlair?sr=a
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The big news in the Netherlands at the moment is peary ridiculous: turns out trains and pears do not P2P well. Luckily most people made it out with pearily a scratch, but it was not a fruitful delivery. Or pearhaps it was.
youtu.be/ZuvL46VjXEU?...
youtu.be/ZuvL46VjXEU?...
Aanrijding vrachtwagen met trein in Meteren
YouTube video by ProRail
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The big news in the Netherlands at the moment is peary ridiculous: turns out trains and pears do not P2P well. Luckily most people made it out with pearily a scratch, but it was not a fruitful delivery. Or pearhaps it was.
youtu.be/ZuvL46VjXEU?...
youtu.be/ZuvL46VjXEU?...
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It is not misconduct to unionize, and I hope that Rockstar and Take-Two face serious legal challenges for what seems to be a very clear-cut case of union-busting.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings
Union says 30 and 40 people were terminated. Rockstar Games’ parent company cites ‘gross misconduct’
www.bloomberg.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
It is not misconduct to unionize, and I hope that Rockstar and Take-Two face serious legal challenges for what seems to be a very clear-cut case of union-busting.
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Shouting as loud as possible to anyone listening that our newest game is just as strange and full of energy as this little creature. Wooooooo!
Keeper - Available NOW on @Xbox.com or @Steampowered.com!
doublefine.com/games/keeper
Keeper - Available NOW on @Xbox.com or @Steampowered.com!
doublefine.com/games/keeper
October 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Shouting as loud as possible to anyone listening that our newest game is just as strange and full of energy as this little creature. Wooooooo!
Keeper - Available NOW on @Xbox.com or @Steampowered.com!
doublefine.com/games/keeper
Keeper - Available NOW on @Xbox.com or @Steampowered.com!
doublefine.com/games/keeper
So, anyone wants to see me play Inscription (Kaycee's MOD), please step right in:
www.twitch.tv/atroxlair?sr=a
www.twitch.tv/atroxlair?sr=a
Twitch
Twitch is the world
www.twitch.tv
October 26, 2025 at 12:32 AM
So, anyone wants to see me play Inscription (Kaycee's MOD), please step right in:
www.twitch.tv/atroxlair?sr=a
www.twitch.tv/atroxlair?sr=a
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betamax is back - as a laser disc
Bored Ape Yacht Club is making a comeback — as a metaverse
Bored Ape Yacht Club is making a comeback — as a metaverse
Its crypto-themed metaverse, Otherside, has been a long time coming.
buff.ly
October 25, 2025 at 3:53 AM
betamax is back - as a laser disc
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SpaceX has admitted to trespassing on the card-maker's land, and the two parties have reached a settlement
Cards Against Humanity releases free deck roasting Elon Musk over "space garbage" lawsuit
SpaceX has admitted to trespassing on the card-maker's land, and the two parties have reached a settlement
www.polygon.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
SpaceX has admitted to trespassing on the card-maker's land, and the two parties have reached a settlement
Aw, sh*t...now this stupid social network just spoiled a film I was looking forward to.
I guess it's catching up to that other place.
I guess it's catching up to that other place.
October 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Aw, sh*t...now this stupid social network just spoiled a film I was looking forward to.
I guess it's catching up to that other place.
I guess it's catching up to that other place.
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This person is paying OpenAI two hundred dollars a month to have a chatbot gaslight them about making an excel spreadsheet
October 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
This person is paying OpenAI two hundred dollars a month to have a chatbot gaslight them about making an excel spreadsheet
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Finished Double Fine's Keeper and what a trip it was! I immediately wanted to animate these two guys (?), so here they are.
@doublefine.com @leepetty.bsky.social @timoflegend.bsky.social #DoubleFine #Keeper
@doublefine.com @leepetty.bsky.social @timoflegend.bsky.social #DoubleFine #Keeper
October 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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They hate a knowledgeable woman who will challenge them‼️
October 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
They hate a knowledgeable woman who will challenge them‼️