Matt
@talkingchicken.bsky.social
Software engineer by day, gamer by night. He/him. PNWAFGC, mostly French Bread when I'm not in the retirement home. Mash. Nanase. FFXIV black mage savage raider and occasional gposer.
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that friend who's too visual novel
December 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
that friend who's too visual novel
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when i am underappreciated in the group chat
December 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
when i am underappreciated in the group chat
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RYUKISHI TELLING PEOPLE TO LIVE AGAIN MY GOAT
December 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
RYUKISHI TELLING PEOPLE TO LIVE AGAIN MY GOAT
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I ""watched"" multiple episodes of a show I do not watch to make this.
December 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I ""watched"" multiple episodes of a show I do not watch to make this.
I have perfects on every song now! There are a surprising number of achievements left but I don't really know how much I want to go after them.
Overall for an indie effort I really liked it! It's definitely clear that some minigames got a bit more love than others but when it hits it's very good.
Overall for an indie effort I really liked it! It's definitely clear that some minigames got a bit more love than others but when it hits it's very good.
BITS AND BOPS IS FINALLY OUT
THE DEVS CLEARLY LOVE RHYTHM HEAVEN AND KNOW WHAT MAKES IT TICK, GO GET YOUR FIX UNTIL THE NEW ONE COMES OUT
store.steampowered.com/app/1929290/...
THE DEVS CLEARLY LOVE RHYTHM HEAVEN AND KNOW WHAT MAKES IT TICK, GO GET YOUR FIX UNTIL THE NEW ONE COMES OUT
store.steampowered.com/app/1929290/...
Bits & Bops on Steam
Bits & Bops is a collection of original rhythm mini-games! Filled with catchy music, snappy gameplay and gorgeous, hand-drawn animation, Bits & Bops is sure to brighten your day.
store.steampowered.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I have perfects on every song now! There are a surprising number of achievements left but I don't really know how much I want to go after them.
Overall for an indie effort I really liked it! It's definitely clear that some minigames got a bit more love than others but when it hits it's very good.
Overall for an indie effort I really liked it! It's definitely clear that some minigames got a bit more love than others but when it hits it's very good.
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I finally finished Mega Man 11 for the first time lol
I used to think the game was surprisingly difficult but it really wasn't that bad. It does a good job capturing the classic MM formula, almost to a fault imo
I really hope Dual Override tries to shake things up a bit more but I'm skeptical
I used to think the game was surprisingly difficult but it really wasn't that bad. It does a good job capturing the classic MM formula, almost to a fault imo
I really hope Dual Override tries to shake things up a bit more but I'm skeptical
December 14, 2025 at 6:07 AM
I finally finished Mega Man 11 for the first time lol
I used to think the game was surprisingly difficult but it really wasn't that bad. It does a good job capturing the classic MM formula, almost to a fault imo
I really hope Dual Override tries to shake things up a bit more but I'm skeptical
I used to think the game was surprisingly difficult but it really wasn't that bad. It does a good job capturing the classic MM formula, almost to a fault imo
I really hope Dual Override tries to shake things up a bit more but I'm skeptical
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Oh, I have a question for any US residents that have traveled outside the country recently (esp Canadians driving over the BC border)
How has re-entry been and how worried should I be, because some of my holiday travel might hinge on that and I quite like living here despite everything
How has re-entry been and how worried should I be, because some of my holiday travel might hinge on that and I quite like living here despite everything
December 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Oh, I have a question for any US residents that have traveled outside the country recently (esp Canadians driving over the BC border)
How has re-entry been and how worried should I be, because some of my holiday travel might hinge on that and I quite like living here despite everything
How has re-entry been and how worried should I be, because some of my holiday travel might hinge on that and I quite like living here despite everything
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Additionally, in recent years it has become increasingly clear that Jon’s beliefs/priorities and mine are not aligned. He’s adversarial to people talking about privilege and representation, is dismissive of diversity efforts, has dabbled in covid trutherism, and is pro-MAGA.
December 12, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Additionally, in recent years it has become increasingly clear that Jon’s beliefs/priorities and mine are not aligned. He’s adversarial to people talking about privilege and representation, is dismissive of diversity efforts, has dabbled in covid trutherism, and is pro-MAGA.
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I was disappointed to see the store page description put his name front and center while not mentioning any of the creators of the original games. This industry’s obsession with auteurs is not healthy.
December 12, 2025 at 1:57 AM
I was disappointed to see the store page description put his name front and center while not mentioning any of the creators of the original games. This industry’s obsession with auteurs is not healthy.
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That said, I hope the game will get a more nuanced label than “new Jon Blow game”. While the creative vision is his, he didn’t make any of the original games and there are a lot of talented people at Thekla who also deserve credit.
December 12, 2025 at 1:57 AM
That said, I hope the game will get a more nuanced label than “new Jon Blow game”. While the creative vision is his, he didn’t make any of the original games and there are a lot of talented people at Thekla who also deserve credit.
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So, “Order of the Sinking Star” by Thekla was just announced, which takes several small free games (two of which are mine) and gives them a major graphical upgrade and mashes up their rulesets. I haven’t been very involved but it’s a great concept and looks cool.
December 12, 2025 at 1:55 AM
So, “Order of the Sinking Star” by Thekla was just announced, which takes several small free games (two of which are mine) and gives them a major graphical upgrade and mashes up their rulesets. I haven’t been very involved but it’s a great concept and looks cool.
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its genuinely so fucking cool to hear that Last of Us director had the foresight to see the stagnation doing more of the same would lead to and was like "nah fuck this I want to keep making new interesting things"
this rules and his new game looks rad as hell store.steampowered.com/app/3041680/...
this rules and his new game looks rad as hell store.steampowered.com/app/3041680/...
December 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
its genuinely so fucking cool to hear that Last of Us director had the foresight to see the stagnation doing more of the same would lead to and was like "nah fuck this I want to keep making new interesting things"
this rules and his new game looks rad as hell store.steampowered.com/app/3041680/...
this rules and his new game looks rad as hell store.steampowered.com/app/3041680/...
Oh, I have a question for any US residents that have traveled outside the country recently (esp Canadians driving over the BC border)
How has re-entry been and how worried should I be, because some of my holiday travel might hinge on that and I quite like living here despite everything
How has re-entry been and how worried should I be, because some of my holiday travel might hinge on that and I quite like living here despite everything
December 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Oh, I have a question for any US residents that have traveled outside the country recently (esp Canadians driving over the BC border)
How has re-entry been and how worried should I be, because some of my holiday travel might hinge on that and I quite like living here despite everything
How has re-entry been and how worried should I be, because some of my holiday travel might hinge on that and I quite like living here despite everything
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now that megaman 12 has a release date we can finally confirm that clarissa explains it all takes place in the year 2027
December 12, 2025 at 4:41 AM
now that megaman 12 has a release date we can finally confirm that clarissa explains it all takes place in the year 2027
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Mega Man 11 is getting an update tonight for new localizations (Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish). The game will also get a sale for under $5 digital in the coming days (PSN/eShop/Xbox/Steam)
December 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Mega Man 11 is getting an update tonight for new localizations (Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish). The game will also get a sale for under $5 digital in the coming days (PSN/eShop/Xbox/Steam)
The Street Fighter movie so far looks like it's toeing the line between camp and crap
Time will tell I guess
Time will tell I guess
December 12, 2025 at 5:33 AM
The Street Fighter movie so far looks like it's toeing the line between camp and crap
Time will tell I guess
Time will tell I guess
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A brand-new 12th entry in the Mega Man series is on the way!
Get ready to override your limits as Mega Man: Dual Override gears up for release in 2027! Stay tuned for more updates!
#MegaManDO
Get ready to override your limits as Mega Man: Dual Override gears up for release in 2027! Stay tuned for more updates!
#MegaManDO
Mega Man: Dual Override - Reveal Trailer
YouTube video by Mega Man
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December 12, 2025 at 3:57 AM
A brand-new 12th entry in the Mega Man series is on the way!
Get ready to override your limits as Mega Man: Dual Override gears up for release in 2027! Stay tuned for more updates!
#MegaManDO
Get ready to override your limits as Mega Man: Dual Override gears up for release in 2027! Stay tuned for more updates!
#MegaManDO
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Game Awards last year took place during a videogame strike against AI
The strike wasn’t mentioned or acknowledged despite many VO performers working on the games that are heralded every year and even appearing on stage
This year a game that features AI voiceover gets a podium to accept an award.
The strike wasn’t mentioned or acknowledged despite many VO performers working on the games that are heralded every year and even appearing on stage
This year a game that features AI voiceover gets a podium to accept an award.
studios using AI for voice acting sucks
December 12, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Game Awards last year took place during a videogame strike against AI
The strike wasn’t mentioned or acknowledged despite many VO performers working on the games that are heralded every year and even appearing on stage
This year a game that features AI voiceover gets a podium to accept an award.
The strike wasn’t mentioned or acknowledged despite many VO performers working on the games that are heralded every year and even appearing on stage
This year a game that features AI voiceover gets a podium to accept an award.
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We're hosting a Boss Design Art Contest for Mega Man: Dual Override where the Grand Prize winner's design will be added to the game as a boss!
Entry Period
12/11/2025, 6:00 PM – 1/1/2026, 11:59 PM PST
Full details: bit.ly/MMDORobotMaster
#MegaManDO #DesignARobotMaster
Entry Period
12/11/2025, 6:00 PM – 1/1/2026, 11:59 PM PST
Full details: bit.ly/MMDORobotMaster
#MegaManDO #DesignARobotMaster
Mega Man: Dual Override - Robot Master Design Contest Announcement
YouTube video by Mega Man
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 4:41 AM
We're hosting a Boss Design Art Contest for Mega Man: Dual Override where the Grand Prize winner's design will be added to the game as a boss!
Entry Period
12/11/2025, 6:00 PM – 1/1/2026, 11:59 PM PST
Full details: bit.ly/MMDORobotMaster
#MegaManDO #DesignARobotMaster
Entry Period
12/11/2025, 6:00 PM – 1/1/2026, 11:59 PM PST
Full details: bit.ly/MMDORobotMaster
#MegaManDO #DesignARobotMaster
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BITS & BOPS IS OUT NOW! 🎶
🎮 Over 20 original rhythm mini-games!
🎵 Catchy music!
⚡ Snappy gameplay!
✨ Gorgeous 2D animation!
PLAY IT NOW ON STEAM! 💕
🎮 Over 20 original rhythm mini-games!
🎵 Catchy music!
⚡ Snappy gameplay!
✨ Gorgeous 2D animation!
PLAY IT NOW ON STEAM! 💕
December 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
BITS & BOPS IS OUT NOW! 🎶
🎮 Over 20 original rhythm mini-games!
🎵 Catchy music!
⚡ Snappy gameplay!
✨ Gorgeous 2D animation!
PLAY IT NOW ON STEAM! 💕
🎮 Over 20 original rhythm mini-games!
🎵 Catchy music!
⚡ Snappy gameplay!
✨ Gorgeous 2D animation!
PLAY IT NOW ON STEAM! 💕
BITS AND BOPS IS FINALLY OUT
THE DEVS CLEARLY LOVE RHYTHM HEAVEN AND KNOW WHAT MAKES IT TICK, GO GET YOUR FIX UNTIL THE NEW ONE COMES OUT
store.steampowered.com/app/1929290/...
THE DEVS CLEARLY LOVE RHYTHM HEAVEN AND KNOW WHAT MAKES IT TICK, GO GET YOUR FIX UNTIL THE NEW ONE COMES OUT
store.steampowered.com/app/1929290/...
Bits & Bops on Steam
Bits & Bops is a collection of original rhythm mini-games! Filled with catchy music, snappy gameplay and gorgeous, hand-drawn animation, Bits & Bops is sure to brighten your day.
store.steampowered.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
BITS AND BOPS IS FINALLY OUT
THE DEVS CLEARLY LOVE RHYTHM HEAVEN AND KNOW WHAT MAKES IT TICK, GO GET YOUR FIX UNTIL THE NEW ONE COMES OUT
store.steampowered.com/app/1929290/...
THE DEVS CLEARLY LOVE RHYTHM HEAVEN AND KNOW WHAT MAKES IT TICK, GO GET YOUR FIX UNTIL THE NEW ONE COMES OUT
store.steampowered.com/app/1929290/...