Josh Speer
@thenewd3stiny.bsky.social
Senior editor at HPP. List writer at DualShockers. Formerly at oprainfall and Workprint. Prolific consumer of games, books and movies. Proud nerd.
Also, I don't understand why I'm just now seeing trailers for Return to Silent Hill, since it's out in about a week. That said, I'm beyond intrigued it's by the same director who did Les Pact De Loups. I'm tentatively very excited to see it
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January 18, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Also, I don't understand why I'm just now seeing trailers for Return to Silent Hill, since it's out in about a week. That said, I'm beyond intrigued it's by the same director who did Les Pact De Loups. I'm tentatively very excited to see it
Just saw Primate and HOLY SHIT was that a terrifying and violent movie. I'm renaming it Furious George. And now I never want to see a cute little simian in my life...
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January 18, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Just saw Primate and HOLY SHIT was that a terrifying and violent movie. I'm renaming it Furious George. And now I never want to see a cute little simian in my life...
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Eric Swalwell answering a question on how the next governor of California will protect Californians from ICE.
“They're going to lose their immunity. They're not going to be able to drive. I will take your driver's license. Good luck walking to work, assholes.”
“They're going to lose their immunity. They're not going to be able to drive. I will take your driver's license. Good luck walking to work, assholes.”
January 17, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Eric Swalwell answering a question on how the next governor of California will protect Californians from ICE.
“They're going to lose their immunity. They're not going to be able to drive. I will take your driver's license. Good luck walking to work, assholes.”
“They're going to lose their immunity. They're not going to be able to drive. I will take your driver's license. Good luck walking to work, assholes.”
The strangest part of our cursed timeline is that I finally have an appreciation for South Park. Always thought they were crude, but somehow they're a perfect vehicle to mock our current villainous administration. So I guess I like them? Weird.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The strangest part of our cursed timeline is that I finally have an appreciation for South Park. Always thought they were crude, but somehow they're a perfect vehicle to mock our current villainous administration. So I guess I like them? Weird.
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This is nuts.
“Utter buffoonery”: Trump slaps NATO allies with tariffs over Greenland, even as more Republicans revolt.
Trump announced on Saturday he's hitting several European allies with a new 10 percent levy on all goods sent to the US.
www.motherjones.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:33 PM
This is nuts.
Was hungry and wanted something other than noodles or leftovers for lunch. So I made an egg sandwich with quickie guacamole, red onion and shallot. Also had a side of potato salad. Pretty good!
January 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Was hungry and wanted something other than noodles or leftovers for lunch. So I made an egg sandwich with quickie guacamole, red onion and shallot. Also had a side of potato salad. Pretty good!
I now feel wholly justified in my impulse buying Puzzle Quest on PSP after playing it. Just as fun as I remember, but the sound design seems stronger than on Nintendo. Perfect game for when I need to kill some time away from home.
January 16, 2026 at 9:17 PM
I now feel wholly justified in my impulse buying Puzzle Quest on PSP after playing it. Just as fun as I remember, but the sound design seems stronger than on Nintendo. Perfect game for when I need to kill some time away from home.
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The actual story is that a family of American citizens trying to evacuate from a neighborhood that ICE had made unsafe, and then ICE tossed munitions into the car, causing three kids to be hospitalized and a six month old to stop breathing. DHS called the family “radical agitators”
January 16, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The actual story is that a family of American citizens trying to evacuate from a neighborhood that ICE had made unsafe, and then ICE tossed munitions into the car, causing three kids to be hospitalized and a six month old to stop breathing. DHS called the family “radical agitators”
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A former federal agent after watching the New York Times breakdown of the ICE shooting:
January 16, 2026 at 8:16 PM
A former federal agent after watching the New York Times breakdown of the ICE shooting:
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CASSETTE BOY is finally out.
Years of graphics, programming, and sound all done solo.
Huge thanks to the publishers who supported me, and to my family.
This game is my idea of what a ”game" is. I hope you enjoy it.
#IndieGame #IndieDev #SoloDev #GameLover
Years of graphics, programming, and sound all done solo.
Huge thanks to the publishers who supported me, and to my family.
This game is my idea of what a ”game" is. I hope you enjoy it.
#IndieGame #IndieDev #SoloDev #GameLover
January 14, 2026 at 3:12 PM
CASSETTE BOY is finally out.
Years of graphics, programming, and sound all done solo.
Huge thanks to the publishers who supported me, and to my family.
This game is my idea of what a ”game" is. I hope you enjoy it.
#IndieGame #IndieDev #SoloDev #GameLover
Years of graphics, programming, and sound all done solo.
Huge thanks to the publishers who supported me, and to my family.
This game is my idea of what a ”game" is. I hope you enjoy it.
#IndieGame #IndieDev #SoloDev #GameLover
I needed a mellow game, so I finally booted up my copy of Coffee Talk. It's a lot like VA-11 Hall-A but in Seattle with fantasy characters. Fun so far
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January 16, 2026 at 1:54 AM
I needed a mellow game, so I finally booted up my copy of Coffee Talk. It's a lot like VA-11 Hall-A but in Seattle with fantasy characters. Fun so far
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1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts?
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!
This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!
www.erininthemorning.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts?
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
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This is Bari Weiss. She kills finished 60 minutes segment on documented abuse in Trump's El Salvadoran prison, but runs a story that clearly says CBS is completely unable to confirm. Why? One serves the Trump Regime, and one does not. CBS is worthless trash. So is Bari Weiss.
BREAKING: The ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good last week in Minneapolis, Jonathan Ross, suffered internal bleeding to the torso following the incident, according to two U.S. officials briefed on his medical condition.
ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
cbsn.ws
January 14, 2026 at 7:53 PM
This is Bari Weiss. She kills finished 60 minutes segment on documented abuse in Trump's El Salvadoran prison, but runs a story that clearly says CBS is completely unable to confirm. Why? One serves the Trump Regime, and one does not. CBS is worthless trash. So is Bari Weiss.
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Over 50 Dems have signed on to co-sponsor articles of impeachment against Noem.
Use the link below to demand your members of Congress to get behind this!
Use the link below to demand your members of Congress to get behind this!
Tell Congress: Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
January 14, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Over 50 Dems have signed on to co-sponsor articles of impeachment against Noem.
Use the link below to demand your members of Congress to get behind this!
Use the link below to demand your members of Congress to get behind this!
First review of the new year. Sorry it's so late in the evening haha. www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/13/e...
January 13, 2026 at 6:50 AM
First review of the new year. Sorry it's so late in the evening haha. www.heypoorplayer.com/2026/01/13/e...
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semi-regular reminder that ICE was only created in 2003
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
January 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
semi-regular reminder that ICE was only created in 2003
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
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You will like my indie game if you played these games:
- Crazy Taxi 🚕
- Paper Boy 🗞️
- Jet Set Radio 🛼
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3241560/...
#gamedev #indiedev
- Crazy Taxi 🚕
- Paper Boy 🗞️
- Jet Set Radio 🛼
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3241560/...
#gamedev #indiedev
January 12, 2026 at 4:12 PM
You will like my indie game if you played these games:
- Crazy Taxi 🚕
- Paper Boy 🗞️
- Jet Set Radio 🛼
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3241560/...
#gamedev #indiedev
- Crazy Taxi 🚕
- Paper Boy 🗞️
- Jet Set Radio 🛼
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3241560/...
#gamedev #indiedev
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This is a wild hill to die on for someone who creates environments for kids.
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games (Fortnite/Battle Royale) argues against CP protections on social media/AI platforms, claiming legislators are ‘just censoring political opponents’.
www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games (Fortnite/Battle Royale) argues against CP protections on social media/AI platforms, claiming legislators are ‘just censoring political opponents’.
www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney argues banning Twitter over its ability to AI-generate pornographic images of minors is just 'gatekeepers' attempting to 'censor all of their political opponents'
Not the hill I'd die on, but I'm not a billionaire.
www.pcgamer.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
This is a wild hill to die on for someone who creates environments for kids.
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games (Fortnite/Battle Royale) argues against CP protections on social media/AI platforms, claiming legislators are ‘just censoring political opponents’.
www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games (Fortnite/Battle Royale) argues against CP protections on social media/AI platforms, claiming legislators are ‘just censoring political opponents’.
www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...
Nikki Glazer was actually a better Golden Globes host than I expected, and had some good burns. That said, what I really want after last night is for Judd Apatow to host something. His monologue had me rolling with laughter 🤣
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January 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Nikki Glazer was actually a better Golden Globes host than I expected, and had some good burns. That said, what I really want after last night is for Judd Apatow to host something. His monologue had me rolling with laughter 🤣
Okay back to back award shows finally made me break and watch KPOP Demon Hunters. The hype is real, y'all. I really enjoyed it, especially the goofy demon tiger. Good stuff!
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January 12, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Okay back to back award shows finally made me break and watch KPOP Demon Hunters. The hype is real, y'all. I really enjoyed it, especially the goofy demon tiger. Good stuff!
New list time! www.dualshockers.com/every-pokemo...
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension Mega Evolutions, Ranked
We dive into every Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Evolution in this robust list, and rank them according to their overall strength and coolness.
www.dualshockers.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:50 PM
New list time! www.dualshockers.com/every-pokemo...
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'Demon Slayer' anime producers were asked about the future of AI in anime
"Our studio, Anipliex and Ufotable, will continue to work with our hand-drawn artists, our writers, our voice actors, and the talent that help bring this emotion to the big screen"
(via The Astra Awards)
"Our studio, Anipliex and Ufotable, will continue to work with our hand-drawn artists, our writers, our voice actors, and the talent that help bring this emotion to the big screen"
(via The Astra Awards)
January 10, 2026 at 10:21 PM
'Demon Slayer' anime producers were asked about the future of AI in anime
"Our studio, Anipliex and Ufotable, will continue to work with our hand-drawn artists, our writers, our voice actors, and the talent that help bring this emotion to the big screen"
(via The Astra Awards)
"Our studio, Anipliex and Ufotable, will continue to work with our hand-drawn artists, our writers, our voice actors, and the talent that help bring this emotion to the big screen"
(via The Astra Awards)
Randomly decided to watch Scrubs since its coming back in February. One episode watched and I already like the dynamic. Might try and binge all 9 seasons before it comes back. Need the humor right now.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Randomly decided to watch Scrubs since its coming back in February. One episode watched and I already like the dynamic. Might try and binge all 9 seasons before it comes back. Need the humor right now.
World is still on fire, but cooking still makes me happy. Japanese style chicken curry is one recipe I make again and again.
January 10, 2026 at 12:44 AM
World is still on fire, but cooking still makes me happy. Japanese style chicken curry is one recipe I make again and again.
Feeling a little burnt out lately by all the horrible shit happening. So I'm gonna try and focus on a review or two and hope that I feel better afterwards. Take care, folks.
January 9, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Feeling a little burnt out lately by all the horrible shit happening. So I'm gonna try and focus on a review or two and hope that I feel better afterwards. Take care, folks.