Marijam Didžgalvytė
@marijamdid.com
Materialist Videogames Industry Critic │ Author of "Everything To Play For" (Verso Books) w/ 7 translations
Bylines Vice, Guardian, Kotaku etc Bikes, Post-rock, Adorno, Gramsci, Antifascism, Anarcho-Syndicalism, Lust, Negronis 🍸🏴
Email etc: marijamdid.com
Bylines Vice, Guardian, Kotaku etc Bikes, Post-rock, Adorno, Gramsci, Antifascism, Anarcho-Syndicalism, Lust, Negronis 🍸🏴
Email etc: marijamdid.com
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Marijam Didžgalvytė
@marijamdid.com
· Sep 17
📢PUBLICATION DAY📙
"Everything To Play For: How Videogames Are Changing The World" out now w/ @versobooks.bsky.social.🌏
www.versobooks.com/products/308...
The 📕 blends cultural theory & materialist critiques with accessible language and personal stories engaging both novices & seasoned connoisseurs.
"Everything To Play For: How Videogames Are Changing The World" out now w/ @versobooks.bsky.social.🌏
www.versobooks.com/products/308...
The 📕 blends cultural theory & materialist critiques with accessible language and personal stories engaging both novices & seasoned connoisseurs.
1 year exactly since the release of my debut book w/ @versobooks.bsky.social.
In February '24 I wrote down in my journal my goals for the release - audiences reached, countries travelled, connections made etc. This 1st year wildly exceeded all my expectations, I am so so grateful.
What's next? 1/4
In February '24 I wrote down in my journal my goals for the release - audiences reached, countries travelled, connections made etc. This 1st year wildly exceeded all my expectations, I am so so grateful.
What's next? 1/4
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Not strictly a fess, but this is the only acceptable way to answer a phone on public transport
Someone on the train has just answered a call with "Sorry, I can't speak, I'm on a train". For a moment I thought the carriage was going to break into applause for them.
November 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Not strictly a fess, but this is the only acceptable way to answer a phone on public transport
Wow. I mean it's ever hard to underline yet another messed-up thing Trump says, but seriously. Wow.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Wow. I mean it's ever hard to underline yet another messed-up thing Trump says, but seriously. Wow.
He was definitely influential when I was growing up. But in the last few years him opening his mouth mostly resulted in absolutely useless or actively damaging nonsense, especially in the international realm.
So this is sadly unsurprising.
So this is sadly unsurprising.
"[Epstein] had several ideas about who could appear on it and provide favorable testimonies [...]
'Spoke to Chomsky, he’s all in,' Epstein wrote in a text message to an undisclosed associate."
'Spoke to Chomsky, he’s all in,' Epstein wrote in a text message to an undisclosed associate."
Epstein turned to academic Chomsky, others to rehab image after Herald investigation
Other potential people Epstein considered included deceased Nobel Prize-winning scientist James Watson and Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen.
www.miamiherald.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:12 AM
He was definitely influential when I was growing up. But in the last few years him opening his mouth mostly resulted in absolutely useless or actively damaging nonsense, especially in the international realm.
So this is sadly unsurprising.
So this is sadly unsurprising.
Cory Doctorow is just in a league of his own. How lucky we have to how voice and expertise out there. To think that losers like Kara Swisher are pretending to be tech critics. Pathetic. Do it like Doctorow!
youtu.be/Ntf6wXx2Phs?...
youtu.be/Ntf6wXx2Phs?...
How Silicon Valley enshittified the internet, with Cory Doctorow | Decoder
YouTube video by Decoder with Nilay Patel
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Cory Doctorow is just in a league of his own. How lucky we have to how voice and expertise out there. To think that losers like Kara Swisher are pretending to be tech critics. Pathetic. Do it like Doctorow!
youtu.be/Ntf6wXx2Phs?...
youtu.be/Ntf6wXx2Phs?...
A rather misleading headline as fret not, my friends, Copenhagen is going even more left, basically! 🥰
"Polling has the Green Left, the Red-Green Alliance and Alternativet in a position to form a left-leaning majority without the support of the Social Democrats."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
"Polling has the Green Left, the Red-Green Alliance and Alternativet in a position to form a left-leaning majority without the support of the Social Democrats."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Centre-left tipped to lose Copenhagen for first time in electoral history
Political rivals say PM’s divisive politics have encouraged voters to ditch the Social Democrats for the far right
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:13 AM
A rather misleading headline as fret not, my friends, Copenhagen is going even more left, basically! 🥰
"Polling has the Green Left, the Red-Green Alliance and Alternativet in a position to form a left-leaning majority without the support of the Social Democrats."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
"Polling has the Green Left, the Red-Green Alliance and Alternativet in a position to form a left-leaning majority without the support of the Social Democrats."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Reposted by Marijam Didžgalvytė
the most disgustingly overpaid lib consultants you've ever heard of are all licking their lips, salivating on bringing this kind of agenda to the united states. and, well, lol
November 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
the most disgustingly overpaid lib consultants you've ever heard of are all licking their lips, salivating on bringing this kind of agenda to the united states. and, well, lol
'Tis the season! Choice of Gløgg - Danish version of mulled wine - has become plentiful in Copenhagen over the last few weeks. 🍷🕯️
So I've been rating them! 🧵
So I've been rating them! 🧵
November 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
'Tis the season! Choice of Gløgg - Danish version of mulled wine - has become plentiful in Copenhagen over the last few weeks. 🍷🕯️
So I've been rating them! 🧵
So I've been rating them! 🧵
Reposted by Marijam Didžgalvytė
Wild statistic. The net worth held by the top 0.1% of households is $23.3 trillion. The amount held by the bottom 50% is $4.2 trillion.
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...
The Ultrarich Are Spending a Fortune to Live in Extreme Privacy
In Miami and elsewhere, the wealthy are moving in increasingly private spheres, shelling out big money to bypass the indignities of public life.
www.wsj.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Wild statistic. The net worth held by the top 0.1% of households is $23.3 trillion. The amount held by the bottom 50% is $4.2 trillion.
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...
Annoys me so much she's the loud "representation" of political Eastern European millennial women lol. What a loser!
Dasha Nekrasova has been fired by Gersh and from an upcoming film project for a recent episode with Christian nationalist Nick Fuentes.
Hollywood Finally Listened to Red Scare
Dasha Nekrasova has been fired by Gersh and from an upcoming film project for a recent episode with Christian nationalist Nick Fuentes.
www.vulture.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Annoys me so much she's the loud "representation" of political Eastern European millennial women lol. What a loser!
Reposted by Marijam Didžgalvytė
this is worse than announcing a DLC before the base game has come out
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
this is worse than announcing a DLC before the base game has come out
Haha funny to see this on the timeline whilst I'm literally currently sat in the building in the 1st picture. :)
I wrote my book at my local library (not in the picture), did my launch parties at the British Library and the said local library so yes - huge love to libraries, Danish or not. 💛
I wrote my book at my local library (not in the picture), did my launch parties at the British Library and the said local library so yes - huge love to libraries, Danish or not. 💛
@eu2025dk.bsky.social is underway and we’re shining a spotlight on Denmark's long-standing reputation for great libraries 📚
Denmark’s libraries aren’t just about books, but also about culture, community, and innovation 💡
Find out more 👉 link.europa.eu/JnBWtt
Denmark’s libraries aren’t just about books, but also about culture, community, and innovation 💡
Find out more 👉 link.europa.eu/JnBWtt
November 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Haha funny to see this on the timeline whilst I'm literally currently sat in the building in the 1st picture. :)
I wrote my book at my local library (not in the picture), did my launch parties at the British Library and the said local library so yes - huge love to libraries, Danish or not. 💛
I wrote my book at my local library (not in the picture), did my launch parties at the British Library and the said local library so yes - huge love to libraries, Danish or not. 💛
Dk what's more fun - Starmer being ousted by an even slimier version of himself, or the prospect of Labour being tanked so hard under Streeting that it's only a win for the Greens. Streeting is absolutely the natural conclusion of a neocon Labour.
Wes Streeting denies plotting to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister
Wes Streeting denies plotting to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister
Health secretary dismisses claims as ‘unhelpful’ and ‘self-defeating’ after reports that PM’s job could be under threat
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UK politics live – latest updates
Wes Streeting has denied wanting to oust Keir Starmer, comparing rumours he is plotting a leadership challenge to conspiracy theories.
The UK health secretary on Wednesday morning categorically ruled out a bid to challenge the prime minister, describing rumours as “unhelpful” and “self-defeating”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Dk what's more fun - Starmer being ousted by an even slimier version of himself, or the prospect of Labour being tanked so hard under Streeting that it's only a win for the Greens. Streeting is absolutely the natural conclusion of a neocon Labour.
Man there was every opportunity for Eminem to just be a vile wasteman, and he's just like, good. Actually good. Seeing how many of the Y2K stars did end up right-wing, fame-thirsty, otherwise nasty or dead it's straight-up impressive.
November 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Man there was every opportunity for Eminem to just be a vile wasteman, and he's just like, good. Actually good. Seeing how many of the Y2K stars did end up right-wing, fame-thirsty, otherwise nasty or dead it's straight-up impressive.
Reposted by Marijam Didžgalvytė
I wonder if Ezra Klein is drafting his version of “Zohran Mamdani is winning elections the wrong way”
November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I wonder if Ezra Klein is drafting his version of “Zohran Mamdani is winning elections the wrong way”
"Dick Cheney killed millions of Iraqis the right way"
- Ezra Klein
- Ezra Klein
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
"Dick Cheney killed millions of Iraqis the right way"
- Ezra Klein
- Ezra Klein
A few washes down the line and I've kind of grown into it the bangs for now, I think. + it looks cute with my Bernie 2020 hat which got me a few smiles in the autumnal relieved Copenhagen today.
November 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
A few washes down the line and I've kind of grown into it the bangs for now, I think. + it looks cute with my Bernie 2020 hat which got me a few smiles in the autumnal relieved Copenhagen today.
Reposted by Marijam Didžgalvytė
Politicians should probably get on Bluesky to get better in touch with the American electorate.
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Politicians should probably get on Bluesky to get better in touch with the American electorate.
Reposted by Marijam Didžgalvytė
this is a reminder that we dont have to settle for newsom in 2028
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
this is a reminder that we dont have to settle for newsom in 2028
In some corner an Ezra Klein or a Matt Yglesias feels very worried and irrelevant right now and that's v good.
November 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
In some corner an Ezra Klein or a Matt Yglesias feels very worried and irrelevant right now and that's v good.
Reposted by Marijam Didžgalvytė
Save the planet; Eat the rich.
November 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Save the planet; Eat the rich.
And this, my friends, is why the left never trusts Liberals.
They're forever the polite face of the right.
They're forever the polite face of the right.
I think the American right is in fact correct about several things and it would be wise to concede that.
November 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
And this, my friends, is why the left never trusts Liberals.
They're forever the polite face of the right.
They're forever the polite face of the right.
What can that even be? "This is how you set up the direct debit to your landlord"?
All schoolchildren in England to be taught financial literacy on.ft.com/47rsXOk
All schoolchildren in England to be taught financial literacy
Major changes to curriculum also include teaching about fake news and climate change
on.ft.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:02 PM
What can that even be? "This is how you set up the direct debit to your landlord"?
A very strange duality about being an Eastern European leftie -
Going to sleep praying hoping Mamdani will win. ❤️ But also know that many of the city's self-prescribed left-wingers not only couldn't care less about my region, but actually side with reactionary pro-Imperialist forces here. Oh well.
Going to sleep praying hoping Mamdani will win. ❤️ But also know that many of the city's self-prescribed left-wingers not only couldn't care less about my region, but actually side with reactionary pro-Imperialist forces here. Oh well.
November 4, 2025 at 10:57 PM
A very strange duality about being an Eastern European leftie -
Going to sleep praying hoping Mamdani will win. ❤️ But also know that many of the city's self-prescribed left-wingers not only couldn't care less about my region, but actually side with reactionary pro-Imperialist forces here. Oh well.
Going to sleep praying hoping Mamdani will win. ❤️ But also know that many of the city's self-prescribed left-wingers not only couldn't care less about my region, but actually side with reactionary pro-Imperialist forces here. Oh well.
Sometimes I daydream about co-owning a games media publication just so I could work together with such talented people like Ian there. If you happen to have that publication - don't waste a minute and hire the absolute real deal that Ian Walker is. 🤍
it's that time again: i need work.
i'm available for blogging, copywriting, editing, interviews, criticism, just about anything in media. self-taught with over 15 years of experience and a handful of referrals from industry figureheads. let's hit the ground running.
iangwalker.com
i'm available for blogging, copywriting, editing, interviews, criticism, just about anything in media. self-taught with over 15 years of experience and a handful of referrals from industry figureheads. let's hit the ground running.
iangwalker.com
a purple cartoon character with a skull and crossbones on its chest
ALT: a purple cartoon character with a skull and crossbones on its chest
media.tenor.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Sometimes I daydream about co-owning a games media publication just so I could work together with such talented people like Ian there. If you happen to have that publication - don't waste a minute and hire the absolute real deal that Ian Walker is. 🤍