Essie
@essieteric.bsky.social
She/Her/They/Them Hella Ace. 💜🤍🖤
Secondaryquest.com
Unhindered eventuality of uraniid moths.
Writing always (Unwinnable once, Player2.net.au many more times),
Gaming perpetually.
Succeeding purely by accident.
Secondaryquest.com
Unhindered eventuality of uraniid moths.
Writing always (Unwinnable once, Player2.net.au many more times),
Gaming perpetually.
Succeeding purely by accident.
When I do 7 minutes of "cleaning up a part of this house", the day is complete.
...But I have to extend to 10 minutes to listen to the Muda Kingdom theme from Super Mario Land.
...But I have to extend to 10 minutes to listen to the Muda Kingdom theme from Super Mario Land.
December 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
When I do 7 minutes of "cleaning up a part of this house", the day is complete.
...But I have to extend to 10 minutes to listen to the Muda Kingdom theme from Super Mario Land.
...But I have to extend to 10 minutes to listen to the Muda Kingdom theme from Super Mario Land.
Staying away from television for the next 16 days because the news is going to be stupid and reactionary and clickbaity.
December 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Staying away from television for the next 16 days because the news is going to be stupid and reactionary and clickbaity.
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In case you have never seen this.
December 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM
In case you have never seen this.
My daughter has friends. Some are girls. A couple are boys.
And apparently someone is fucking juvenile and telling her (and other adults) that she has a crush on one of them and he is her "boyfriend".
Stop placing my child into relationships. SHE IS SEVEN. You're being a pedo.
And apparently someone is fucking juvenile and telling her (and other adults) that she has a crush on one of them and he is her "boyfriend".
Stop placing my child into relationships. SHE IS SEVEN. You're being a pedo.
December 14, 2025 at 6:54 AM
My daughter has friends. Some are girls. A couple are boys.
And apparently someone is fucking juvenile and telling her (and other adults) that she has a crush on one of them and he is her "boyfriend".
Stop placing my child into relationships. SHE IS SEVEN. You're being a pedo.
And apparently someone is fucking juvenile and telling her (and other adults) that she has a crush on one of them and he is her "boyfriend".
Stop placing my child into relationships. SHE IS SEVEN. You're being a pedo.
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realizing learning a musical instrument is a fairly attainable intensive flow state that is normally reserved for competitive sports, or... hm rhythm games. except they keep getting deeper. if you enjoy Lumines or Crypt of the Necrodancer, for example, may I recommend... piano or guitar
December 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
realizing learning a musical instrument is a fairly attainable intensive flow state that is normally reserved for competitive sports, or... hm rhythm games. except they keep getting deeper. if you enjoy Lumines or Crypt of the Necrodancer, for example, may I recommend... piano or guitar
Living within 1km of a major shopping centre really pays off at Christmas.
All the exercise, none of the carpark trauma.
All the exercise, none of the carpark trauma.
December 14, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Living within 1km of a major shopping centre really pays off at Christmas.
All the exercise, none of the carpark trauma.
All the exercise, none of the carpark trauma.
Top takeaways from Game Awards 2025:
1. Should have played Clair Obscur.
2. Irrational desire to go back to play Diablo 4.
1. Should have played Clair Obscur.
2. Irrational desire to go back to play Diablo 4.
December 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Top takeaways from Game Awards 2025:
1. Should have played Clair Obscur.
2. Irrational desire to go back to play Diablo 4.
1. Should have played Clair Obscur.
2. Irrational desire to go back to play Diablo 4.
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Today my team got a Vice Chancellor's Excellence Award.
I know that the institutions are awkwards and I feel awkward existing in them.
But bless the kind people who decided to USE the system to voice their gratitude and trust in us as individuals and a team. I love that so much.
I know that the institutions are awkwards and I feel awkward existing in them.
But bless the kind people who decided to USE the system to voice their gratitude and trust in us as individuals and a team. I love that so much.
December 5, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Today my team got a Vice Chancellor's Excellence Award.
I know that the institutions are awkwards and I feel awkward existing in them.
But bless the kind people who decided to USE the system to voice their gratitude and trust in us as individuals and a team. I love that so much.
I know that the institutions are awkwards and I feel awkward existing in them.
But bless the kind people who decided to USE the system to voice their gratitude and trust in us as individuals and a team. I love that so much.
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The Frosty Mini showcase of games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ is happening NEXT WEEK! ☀️🍦 Here's some handy timezone info to help you tune in:
🇦🇺 8am AEDT and 5am AWST (10 Dec)
🇳🇿 10am NZDT (10 Dec)
🇯🇵 6am JST (10 Dec)
🇺🇸 1pm PT and 4pm ET (9 Dec)
🇬🇧 9pm GMT (9 Dec)
🇦🇺 8am AEDT and 5am AWST (10 Dec)
🇳🇿 10am NZDT (10 Dec)
🇯🇵 6am JST (10 Dec)
🇺🇸 1pm PT and 4pm ET (9 Dec)
🇬🇧 9pm GMT (9 Dec)
December 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The Frosty Mini showcase of games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ is happening NEXT WEEK! ☀️🍦 Here's some handy timezone info to help you tune in:
🇦🇺 8am AEDT and 5am AWST (10 Dec)
🇳🇿 10am NZDT (10 Dec)
🇯🇵 6am JST (10 Dec)
🇺🇸 1pm PT and 4pm ET (9 Dec)
🇬🇧 9pm GMT (9 Dec)
🇦🇺 8am AEDT and 5am AWST (10 Dec)
🇳🇿 10am NZDT (10 Dec)
🇯🇵 6am JST (10 Dec)
🇺🇸 1pm PT and 4pm ET (9 Dec)
🇬🇧 9pm GMT (9 Dec)
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and we're all aged 37 and over and work in media
lol Malcolm Roberts asking why Bluesky is exempted from the social media ban. He claims it could be "political bias" because it is a "left wing hangout" and X is included and it's a "conservative hangout".
eSafety says Bluesky has been assessed as "very low risk" with around 50,000 Australian users
eSafety says Bluesky has been assessed as "very low risk" with around 50,000 Australian users
December 2, 2025 at 11:26 AM
and we're all aged 37 and over and work in media
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My favourite thing about running a videogame website is being able to proudly commission trendy Content about all the hottest topics gamers are frothing over like uhhhhhhh.... the geopolitical tensions between China and Japan over the sovereignty of Taiwan?
Also One Piece.
by gamers for gamers
Also One Piece.
by gamers for gamers
What Escalating Japan-China Tensions Could Mean For Videogames - Parallax: Japan
The political relationship between Japan and China is souring. As avid consumers of each other's entertainment, what's at stake for games?
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:39 AM
My favourite thing about running a videogame website is being able to proudly commission trendy Content about all the hottest topics gamers are frothing over like uhhhhhhh.... the geopolitical tensions between China and Japan over the sovereignty of Taiwan?
Also One Piece.
by gamers for gamers
Also One Piece.
by gamers for gamers
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Good morning! I have an article up on The Guardian this morning about game development in New Zealand: www.theguardian.com/games/2025/d...
‘Cool and quirky is part of our brand’: how New Zealand became a hothouse for indie games
Kiwi developers are punching well above their weight thanks to a unique government support program that offers more than just grants
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Good morning! I have an article up on The Guardian this morning about game development in New Zealand: www.theguardian.com/games/2025/d...
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Random: Takaya Imamura's Animal Crossing Design Skills Put Our Best Efforts To Shame. (Image: @ima_1966) (Repost)
Random: Takaya Imamura's Animal Crossing Design Skills Put Our Best Efforts To Shame
Posterizer
www.nintendolife.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Random: Takaya Imamura's Animal Crossing Design Skills Put Our Best Efforts To Shame. (Image: @ima_1966) (Repost)
oh my gawd Brisbane, could you stop Brisbaning this much?
November 29, 2025 at 2:08 AM
oh my gawd Brisbane, could you stop Brisbaning this much?
You know that the end of the year is getting bonkers when your child is invoking June Dally-Watkins like she has made a pact with an eldritch god.
November 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
You know that the end of the year is getting bonkers when your child is invoking June Dally-Watkins like she has made a pact with an eldritch god.
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we wouldn't need "fast travel" if our game studios invested in accessible and affordable public transport infrastructure. skyrim should have a tram network. assassin's creed should have several regular bus routes. give ghost of tsushima a metro
February 3, 2025 at 7:43 AM
we wouldn't need "fast travel" if our game studios invested in accessible and affordable public transport infrastructure. skyrim should have a tram network. assassin's creed should have several regular bus routes. give ghost of tsushima a metro
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Now I heard there was a tiny box
Engraved with names like Minecraft Notch
And Brian Fargo and FourZeroTwo, yeah
But though it promised games for free
And mobile ports on your TV
It's a cold and it's a broken Founders' Ouya
Engraved with names like Minecraft Notch
And Brian Fargo and FourZeroTwo, yeah
But though it promised games for free
And mobile ports on your TV
It's a cold and it's a broken Founders' Ouya
November 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Now I heard there was a tiny box
Engraved with names like Minecraft Notch
And Brian Fargo and FourZeroTwo, yeah
But though it promised games for free
And mobile ports on your TV
It's a cold and it's a broken Founders' Ouya
Engraved with names like Minecraft Notch
And Brian Fargo and FourZeroTwo, yeah
But though it promised games for free
And mobile ports on your TV
It's a cold and it's a broken Founders' Ouya
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I most certainly will not
November 25, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I most certainly will not
I've been away because I've had to fight against the belief that a guy's bare minimum effort should be considered equivalent to my very best.
(Also I had to exorcise the demons that were trying to compell me to restart Animal Crossing AGAIN.)
(Also I had to exorcise the demons that were trying to compell me to restart Animal Crossing AGAIN.)
November 25, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I've been away because I've had to fight against the belief that a guy's bare minimum effort should be considered equivalent to my very best.
(Also I had to exorcise the demons that were trying to compell me to restart Animal Crossing AGAIN.)
(Also I had to exorcise the demons that were trying to compell me to restart Animal Crossing AGAIN.)
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The webpage for our upcoming book has the cover on it now which is enough of a milestone for me to write another post about the book we have coming out soon. www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?b...
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 AM
The webpage for our upcoming book has the cover on it now which is enough of a milestone for me to write another post about the book we have coming out soon. www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?b...
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Australian games outlet Press Start on Media Watch this morning over unreported affiliate links and sponsored content 👀 www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/e...
Ep 40 - Tech trouble - Media Watch
A technology journalist pinged for gaming gadgets reviews that are undisclosed ads.
www.abc.net.au
November 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Australian games outlet Press Start on Media Watch this morning over unreported affiliate links and sponsored content 👀 www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/e...
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we gotta stop with the tiny microphones. get a full size mic like an ADULT. you look like you’re at tea with a mouse
November 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
we gotta stop with the tiny microphones. get a full size mic like an ADULT. you look like you’re at tea with a mouse
Welcome to Sunday night executive dysfunction where I once again am parked in my garage and can't get out of my car and I don't know whyyyy.
November 9, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Welcome to Sunday night executive dysfunction where I once again am parked in my garage and can't get out of my car and I don't know whyyyy.