Matt
@matt.blobfish.zone
board games, computer stuff, astronomy
I remember years after I got out of school, I met up with the teacher I respected and looked up to the most for lunch. To my horror the only thing they wanted to talk about was their health juice selling pyramid scheme. I had to get in on this thing and help sell it with them!
November 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I remember years after I got out of school, I met up with the teacher I respected and looked up to the most for lunch. To my horror the only thing they wanted to talk about was their health juice selling pyramid scheme. I had to get in on this thing and help sell it with them!
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I have been pouring over the details of Valve's announcements yesterday and I needed to write a blog about how smart a lot of them are for @aftermath.site aftermath.site/steam-machin...
The Steam Machine, Frame, And Controller Are Full Of Good Design Choices
Valve is making a lot of moves with their hardware. I like what I see.
aftermath.site
November 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I have been pouring over the details of Valve's announcements yesterday and I needed to write a blog about how smart a lot of them are for @aftermath.site aftermath.site/steam-machin...
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I'd like more reviewers to take stands. If you find the use of generative AI in game development repugnant and you find its use ruins a game for you, then that's the review you should write. And that low score is the score you should give.
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I'd like more reviewers to take stands. If you find the use of generative AI in game development repugnant and you find its use ruins a game for you, then that's the review you should write. And that low score is the score you should give.
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The pre-release for UZDoom's debut is here! If you'd like to help us test UZDoom in preparation for 4.14.3 grab the build here: github.com/UZDoom/UZDoo... (expand the Assets tab)
(Windows and Linux available; Mac coming later)
Read the details here: zdoom.org/wiki/UZDoom_...
(Windows and Linux available; Mac coming later)
Read the details here: zdoom.org/wiki/UZDoom_...
November 8, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The pre-release for UZDoom's debut is here! If you'd like to help us test UZDoom in preparation for 4.14.3 grab the build here: github.com/UZDoom/UZDoo... (expand the Assets tab)
(Windows and Linux available; Mac coming later)
Read the details here: zdoom.org/wiki/UZDoom_...
(Windows and Linux available; Mac coming later)
Read the details here: zdoom.org/wiki/UZDoom_...
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Every $1 donation provides 4 or 5 meals from food banks. Even a donation of $5 right now can feed up to two dozen people. No, we shouldn’t have to do this. But we can.
Remember that while food banks welcome donations of food, they prefer $$$$$$$. They have deals with grocery stores and suppliers. You can only buy one dollar's worth of food for one dollar, but they can buy several dollars' worth. So don't, like, buy food to donate it, just give 'em the dough.
November 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Every $1 donation provides 4 or 5 meals from food banks. Even a donation of $5 right now can feed up to two dozen people. No, we shouldn’t have to do this. But we can.
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Artists behind some of the most popular films of all time are also forging one of the most powerful organized resistances to AI.
With solidarity, class action lawsuits and strong legislation, they're fighting to protect their livelihoods, and pop culture, from big tech.
My latest:
With solidarity, class action lawsuits and strong legislation, they're fighting to protect their livelihoods, and pop culture, from big tech.
My latest:
How artists behind Marvel, Alien, and the Matrix movies are fighting AI
With solidarity, legislation, class action lawsuits, and a little help from Guillermo del Toro. Plus, the Luddite Renaissance continues, and I open the mailbag.
www.bloodinthemachine.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Artists behind some of the most popular films of all time are also forging one of the most powerful organized resistances to AI.
With solidarity, class action lawsuits and strong legislation, they're fighting to protect their livelihoods, and pop culture, from big tech.
My latest:
With solidarity, class action lawsuits and strong legislation, they're fighting to protect their livelihoods, and pop culture, from big tech.
My latest:
I'm proud of the PSF for sticking up for their core values! pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
The PSF has withdrawn a $1.5 million proposal to US government grant program
pyfound.blogspot.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I'm proud of the PSF for sticking up for their core values! pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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RIP Drew Struzan - a man whose talent and imagination etched onto so many minds throughout the last 40+ years.
His art & posters are some of the first visuals I think of when I think about cinema - an invitation to watch these stories and worlds.
A massive loss 💔
His art & posters are some of the first visuals I think of when I think about cinema - an invitation to watch these stories and worlds.
A massive loss 💔
October 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
RIP Drew Struzan - a man whose talent and imagination etched onto so many minds throughout the last 40+ years.
His art & posters are some of the first visuals I think of when I think about cinema - an invitation to watch these stories and worlds.
A massive loss 💔
His art & posters are some of the first visuals I think of when I think about cinema - an invitation to watch these stories and worlds.
A massive loss 💔
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ok this breakdown of AI writing indicators is incredible. Huge shout-out to the Wikipedia community for this
Wikipedia:Signs of AI writing - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
September 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
ok this breakdown of AI writing indicators is incredible. Huge shout-out to the Wikipedia community for this
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Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE.
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at blinkingguy.com
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at blinkingguy.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE.
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at blinkingguy.com
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at blinkingguy.com
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So, I was looking for something entirely unrelated when I found this, which is apparently an ad for a Halloween horror marathon from 1961.
That's plenty great on its own, but for my fellow Kansas City peeps, look at what the participating theaters are...
That's plenty great on its own, but for my fellow Kansas City peeps, look at what the participating theaters are...
September 26, 2025 at 4:52 AM
So, I was looking for something entirely unrelated when I found this, which is apparently an ad for a Halloween horror marathon from 1961.
That's plenty great on its own, but for my fellow Kansas City peeps, look at what the participating theaters are...
That's plenty great on its own, but for my fellow Kansas City peeps, look at what the participating theaters are...
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September 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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We're proud to announce the 2025 Bobby Nunes Memorial Award finalists, recognizing exceptional pieces of gaming media from 2024 by @amabel.bsky.social, @fredserval.bsky.social, @charlietheel.bsky.social, and @danthurot.bsky.social. More on their nominated works here: sdhist.com/2025-bobby-n...
September 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
We're proud to announce the 2025 Bobby Nunes Memorial Award finalists, recognizing exceptional pieces of gaming media from 2024 by @amabel.bsky.social, @fredserval.bsky.social, @charlietheel.bsky.social, and @danthurot.bsky.social. More on their nominated works here: sdhist.com/2025-bobby-n...
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🚨 The John Company & Molly House Reprint Kickstarter campaign launches October 21st, 2025. www.kickstarter.com/projects/124... /🧵
September 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🚨 The John Company & Molly House Reprint Kickstarter campaign launches October 21st, 2025. www.kickstarter.com/projects/124... /🧵
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really proud of the work developer @joedewhurst.bsky.social put into the solo system. read how it all came together, with influences from the COIN Jacquard system to Ricky Royal's work for John Company by @wehrlegig.games
@gmtgames.bsky.social
#crossbronxexpressway
@gmtgames.bsky.social
#crossbronxexpressway
Check out our latest InsideGMT article from designer Non-Breaking Space and developer Joe Dewhurst: "Cross Bronx Expressway: A Solo Urban Planning Sandbox" @nbsp1618.bsky.social @joedewhurst.bsky.social insidegmt.com/cross-bronx-...
Cross Bronx Expressway: A Solo Urban Planning Sandbox
One of the most wonderful things about working with GMT is that GMT One exists, recognizing the value of solo play for historical gamers. There was always going to be a solo system developed for Cr…
insidegmt.com
September 5, 2025 at 11:41 AM
really proud of the work developer @joedewhurst.bsky.social put into the solo system. read how it all came together, with influences from the COIN Jacquard system to Ricky Royal's work for John Company by @wehrlegig.games
@gmtgames.bsky.social
#crossbronxexpressway
@gmtgames.bsky.social
#crossbronxexpressway
4 stars in the very last turn smh
September 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
4 stars in the very last turn smh
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Update: GMT's CROSS BRONX EXPRESSWAY game is shipping September 2025 👀
The designer (Non-Breaking Space) shared a photo of their game in front of the abandoned building (no longer there) & South Bronx street corner depicted on the box which was visited by Presidents Carter and Reagan 40+ years ago
The designer (Non-Breaking Space) shared a photo of their game in front of the abandoned building (no longer there) & South Bronx street corner depicted on the box which was visited by Presidents Carter and Reagan 40+ years ago
August 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Update: GMT's CROSS BRONX EXPRESSWAY game is shipping September 2025 👀
The designer (Non-Breaking Space) shared a photo of their game in front of the abandoned building (no longer there) & South Bronx street corner depicted on the box which was visited by Presidents Carter and Reagan 40+ years ago
The designer (Non-Breaking Space) shared a photo of their game in front of the abandoned building (no longer there) & South Bronx street corner depicted on the box which was visited by Presidents Carter and Reagan 40+ years ago
Half-Price Books has some awesome stuff from time to time!
August 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Half-Price Books has some awesome stuff from time to time!
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also i hate talking about this because every time i do it gets picked up somewhere, somehow and i get harassed for weeks but whatever, man. i'm really proud of the work we put into this, the research and the care and the nuance, and i will continue to share it.
www.ign.com/articles/how...
www.ign.com/articles/how...
How Black Myth: Wukong Developer’s History of Sexism Is Complicating its Journey to the West - IGN
For an indie studio that has only released mobile titles within China, this widespread acclaim over Black Myth: Wukong is a largely unprecedented feat, particularly for a game that has not been releas...
www.ign.com
August 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
also i hate talking about this because every time i do it gets picked up somewhere, somehow and i get harassed for weeks but whatever, man. i'm really proud of the work we put into this, the research and the care and the nuance, and i will continue to share it.
www.ign.com/articles/how...
www.ign.com/articles/how...
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Intel's 386 processor was popular in late 1980s microcomputers. From the outside, the 386 chip is a boring ceramic square. But I obtained a 3-dimensional CT X-ray scan from Lumafield, revealing six layers of complex wiring hidden inside the ceramic package. Let's take a closer look... 1/N
August 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Intel's 386 processor was popular in late 1980s microcomputers. From the outside, the 386 chip is a boring ceramic square. But I obtained a 3-dimensional CT X-ray scan from Lumafield, revealing six layers of complex wiring hidden inside the ceramic package. Let's take a closer look... 1/N
Just got out of Ghost's KC show. It was a no-phone concert which is a genius idea. Everybody was just hanging out in the moment instead of sitting on their phones. Definitely see them if they're close because the set was awesome!
August 6, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Just got out of Ghost's KC show. It was a no-phone concert which is a genius idea. Everybody was just hanging out in the moment instead of sitting on their phones. Definitely see them if they're close because the set was awesome!
I think we lost something when people stopped making websites and started making posts. Even MySpace was a way cooler form of social media that let you customize your page to the nth degree.
As someone who’s been using the internet since 1999. It is crazy to see how much more restricted it has become
The old internet felt more futuristic than what we have now
The old internet felt more futuristic than what we have now
July 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I think we lost something when people stopped making websites and started making posts. Even MySpace was a way cooler form of social media that let you customize your page to the nth degree.
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Reviewers including No Pun Included and Shut Up & Sit Down are boycotting Codenames publisher CGE for releasing a new Harry Potter-themed game while ignoring JK Rowling’s anti-trans rhetoric:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
July 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Reviewers including No Pun Included and Shut Up & Sit Down are boycotting Codenames publisher CGE for releasing a new Harry Potter-themed game while ignoring JK Rowling’s anti-trans rhetoric:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
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If LLMs were superintelligent, AI companies would use them secretly to build a perfect options trading system, the next Minecraft or Avatar, Gibson's Idoru, their own 'Employee as a Service', and keep every dime of profit.
Instead, the public has to be bullied to use it. It's more an MLM than LLM.
Instead, the public has to be bullied to use it. It's more an MLM than LLM.
July 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
If LLMs were superintelligent, AI companies would use them secretly to build a perfect options trading system, the next Minecraft or Avatar, Gibson's Idoru, their own 'Employee as a Service', and keep every dime of profit.
Instead, the public has to be bullied to use it. It's more an MLM than LLM.
Instead, the public has to be bullied to use it. It's more an MLM than LLM.
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I would personally burn down an antebellum mansion in exchange for one (1) meal of Ethiopian food yes it is in fact that good what is that guy talking about
July 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I would personally burn down an antebellum mansion in exchange for one (1) meal of Ethiopian food yes it is in fact that good what is that guy talking about