Trick Dempsey (She/Her)
@trickdempsey.bsky.social
Game Designer, novelist, and swamp witch. I rise from the bog with a curse on my wretched lips.
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HORSES by Andrea Lucco Borlera & @santaragione.com releases today! Banned from Steam, available basically everywhere else, you can already preorder it on GOG and it costs only 5 euros/dollars. I've played it but I can't say anything yet: just buy it.
December 2, 2025 at 8:35 AM
HORSES by Andrea Lucco Borlera & @santaragione.com releases today! Banned from Steam, available basically everywhere else, you can already preorder it on GOG and it costs only 5 euros/dollars. I've played it but I can't say anything yet: just buy it.
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It’s the racism . It’s always been the bigotry and they are taking the silences and refusal to define bigotry and rebuke to take away every single right
🚨 Ted Cruz (R-TX) has introduced legislation to effectively eliminate shareholder democracy, after shareholders of 30 out of 30 companies rejected anti-DEI proposals, most by 98-99%.
A Bill Framed as an ESG Crackdown but Written to Remove Voting Power Entirely
esgnews.com/sen-cruz-see...
A Bill Framed as an ESG Crackdown but Written to Remove Voting Power Entirely
esgnews.com/sen-cruz-see...
Sen. Cruz Seeks to Block ESG, DEI Voting in $1 Trillion Federal Retirement Plan
The bill would bar BlackRock and State Street from casting any shareholder votes tied to the $1 trillion Thrift Savings Plan
esgnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
It’s the racism . It’s always been the bigotry and they are taking the silences and refusal to define bigotry and rebuke to take away every single right
Finally getting to sleep after 48 hours of unexpected hospital action. I've had an epinephrine shot! It was cool! And kinda still hurts...
I have been conscious ALMOST the whole time. I am finally too tired to post.
I have been conscious ALMOST the whole time. I am finally too tired to post.
November 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Finally getting to sleep after 48 hours of unexpected hospital action. I've had an epinephrine shot! It was cool! And kinda still hurts...
I have been conscious ALMOST the whole time. I am finally too tired to post.
I have been conscious ALMOST the whole time. I am finally too tired to post.
I have kicking around the game systems for a story-focused open-world roguelike since I first played Rogue and Begin as a child.
Qud, Wildermyth, and FFXIV challenged what I thought was possible.
Free from the fear of deadly poverty, I could make my greatest work.
Qud, Wildermyth, and FFXIV challenged what I thought was possible.
Free from the fear of deadly poverty, I could make my greatest work.
Honest question: If everyone got Universal Basic Income, no strings attached, what would YOU do with it?
Re-post with your quote or drop your take below.
Re-post with your quote or drop your take below.
November 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I have kicking around the game systems for a story-focused open-world roguelike since I first played Rogue and Begin as a child.
Qud, Wildermyth, and FFXIV challenged what I thought was possible.
Free from the fear of deadly poverty, I could make my greatest work.
Qud, Wildermyth, and FFXIV challenged what I thought was possible.
Free from the fear of deadly poverty, I could make my greatest work.
RPS's roguelike feature is not worth a link, but I do want to call attention to this passage where they compare progen content in games to the tools charlatans call "AI".
November 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
RPS's roguelike feature is not worth a link, but I do want to call attention to this passage where they compare progen content in games to the tools charlatans call "AI".
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"Don't follow illegal orders" would be more meaningful if Democrats had prosecuted literally any of the prominent war criminals of the last 30 years instead of, you know, fucking campaigning with them
November 30, 2025 at 3:21 AM
"Don't follow illegal orders" would be more meaningful if Democrats had prosecuted literally any of the prominent war criminals of the last 30 years instead of, you know, fucking campaigning with them
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The looting of aid in Gaza by "humanitarian rights organisations-backed Hamas" was -of course- actually by Israel, because Israel lies, Western media just prints it, and now a year later the rectification is published after the Palestinians are dead already.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Convincing evidence Israel backed aid convoy looters in Gaza, historian says
Account of visit to Gaza by French professor describes Israeli military attacks on security personnel protecting convoys
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The looting of aid in Gaza by "humanitarian rights organisations-backed Hamas" was -of course- actually by Israel, because Israel lies, Western media just prints it, and now a year later the rectification is published after the Palestinians are dead already.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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The additional context is that Valve is still killing a beloved games studio, still tried to weasel out of making a press statement, still didn't allow a second review, and still did not communicate with the developer beyond vague references to their terms.
www.eurogamer.net/valve-respon...
www.eurogamer.net/valve-respon...
Valve responds with "additional context" following Horses Steam ban controversy
Following Valve's decision to ban first-person horror adventure Horses from distribution on Steam, the company has provided "additional context" in a statement.
www.eurogamer.net
November 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The additional context is that Valve is still killing a beloved games studio, still tried to weasel out of making a press statement, still didn't allow a second review, and still did not communicate with the developer beyond vague references to their terms.
www.eurogamer.net/valve-respon...
www.eurogamer.net/valve-respon...
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The conference is now live across two tracks.
Track 1: www.youtube.com/live/Z3f6Bb6...
Track 2: www.youtube.com/live/3uRb7wX...
The games showcase is later today at 6pm Paris time:
youtu.be/ydrq4kACYJ0?...
Some really cool Arab made games.
Quick sneak peak at something I'm very proud of 🤘🏼💜
Track 1: www.youtube.com/live/Z3f6Bb6...
Track 2: www.youtube.com/live/3uRb7wX...
The games showcase is later today at 6pm Paris time:
youtu.be/ydrq4kACYJ0?...
Some really cool Arab made games.
Quick sneak peak at something I'm very proud of 🤘🏼💜
November 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The conference is now live across two tracks.
Track 1: www.youtube.com/live/Z3f6Bb6...
Track 2: www.youtube.com/live/3uRb7wX...
The games showcase is later today at 6pm Paris time:
youtu.be/ydrq4kACYJ0?...
Some really cool Arab made games.
Quick sneak peak at something I'm very proud of 🤘🏼💜
Track 1: www.youtube.com/live/Z3f6Bb6...
Track 2: www.youtube.com/live/3uRb7wX...
The games showcase is later today at 6pm Paris time:
youtu.be/ydrq4kACYJ0?...
Some really cool Arab made games.
Quick sneak peak at something I'm very proud of 🤘🏼💜
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I think people really don't appreciate how remarkable it is that the games industry releases hundreds of video games every year when you consider that not one person on earth knows how to make a video game
November 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I think people really don't appreciate how remarkable it is that the games industry releases hundreds of video games every year when you consider that not one person on earth knows how to make a video game
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Special thanks to GOG for being so supportive of the project! HORSES preorders are now available on the store: www.gog.com/en/game/horses 🙏
November 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Special thanks to GOG for being so supportive of the project! HORSES preorders are now available on the store: www.gog.com/en/game/horses 🙏
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And still, there are those who say that Americans can’t do irony.
November 28, 2025 at 7:24 AM
And still, there are those who say that Americans can’t do irony.
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The diplomatic "achievement" of the ceasefire was to recalibrate the tempo of the genocide sufficiently to get it off the front pages and the news bulletins, thus alleviating the political pressure on Israel's western accomplices.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israel still committing genocide in Gaza, Amnesty International says
The NGO’s chief says last month’s ceasefire ‘risks creating a dangerous illusion that life in Gaza is returning to normal’
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The diplomatic "achievement" of the ceasefire was to recalibrate the tempo of the genocide sufficiently to get it off the front pages and the news bulletins, thus alleviating the political pressure on Israel's western accomplices.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Reminder to add TOKYO GODFATHERS to your Christmas movie watchlist this season! Grateful to have given (English, dubbed) voice to the trans anime icon, our beloved Hana, in this Satoshi Kon holiday classic from @gkids.com! Watch it for free on Tubi or rent it on AppleTV!
November 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Reminder to add TOKYO GODFATHERS to your Christmas movie watchlist this season! Grateful to have given (English, dubbed) voice to the trans anime icon, our beloved Hana, in this Satoshi Kon holiday classic from @gkids.com! Watch it for free on Tubi or rent it on AppleTV!
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"Epic CEO angry that customers want to be informed and will refuse to purchase products they feel were made unethically so wants to take that choice away". There, fixed it for you.
Epic CEO says AI disclosures like Steam's make "no sense" because AI will be involved in "nearly all" future game development
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/1p7eh60/epic_ceo_says_ai_disclosures_like_steams_make_no/
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/1p7eh60/epic_ceo_says_ai_disclosures_like_steams_make_no/
Epic CEO says AI disclosures like Steam's make "no sense" because AI will be involved in "nearly all" future game development
r/pcgaming
www.reddit.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
"Epic CEO angry that customers want to be informed and will refuse to purchase products they feel were made unethically so wants to take that choice away". There, fixed it for you.
Begin: Tactical Starship Simulator (1984)
But as the systemic, persistent rogue-like I thought it was as a kid.
Fantasy Empires (1993)
Fantasy empire-builder with musou action battles and an emphasis on negotiation.
But as the systemic, persistent rogue-like I thought it was as a kid.
Fantasy Empires (1993)
Fantasy empire-builder with musou action battles and an emphasis on negotiation.
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Begin: Tactical Starship Simulator (1984)
But as the systemic, persistent rogue-like I thought it was as a kid.
Fantasy Empires (1993)
Fantasy empire-builder with musou action battles and an emphasis on negotiation.
But as the systemic, persistent rogue-like I thought it was as a kid.
Fantasy Empires (1993)
Fantasy empire-builder with musou action battles and an emphasis on negotiation.
I'm fascinated by the storytelling potential of "mundane simulators": games where you presented repetitive tasks in a setting that grows more complicated. These games lend themselves to horror.
Horses looks a little intense for me, but I look forward to learning more about it when it releases.
Horses looks a little intense for me, but I look forward to learning more about it when it releases.
Our upcoming game HORSES was preemptively banned from Steam, with no path to appeal. The game will still launch next week on December 2nd and will be available on EGS, GOG, Humble, and Itch for $4.99. Here is a detailed FAQ covering what happened: horses.wtf/BannedFromSt...
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I'm fascinated by the storytelling potential of "mundane simulators": games where you presented repetitive tasks in a setting that grows more complicated. These games lend themselves to horror.
Horses looks a little intense for me, but I look forward to learning more about it when it releases.
Horses looks a little intense for me, but I look forward to learning more about it when it releases.
While most folks think this is retaliation for publishing on another platform, I think some of Gabe's MAGA chuds saw the Italian name "Santa Ragione" and thought "That's too Mexican for me."
Enjoy the Steam Black Friday sale everyone!
www.eurogamer.net/its-extremel...
Enjoy the Steam Black Friday sale everyone!
www.eurogamer.net/its-extremel...
"It's extremely frustrating and also f*cked up" - one of the world's best indie studios is facing shock closure following confounding Steam ban
You might not immediately recognise the name Santa Ragione, but the independent Italian studio has been creating bounda…
www.eurogamer.net
November 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
While most folks think this is retaliation for publishing on another platform, I think some of Gabe's MAGA chuds saw the Italian name "Santa Ragione" and thought "That's too Mexican for me."
Enjoy the Steam Black Friday sale everyone!
www.eurogamer.net/its-extremel...
Enjoy the Steam Black Friday sale everyone!
www.eurogamer.net/its-extremel...
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it is morally unacceptable to retain a wapo subscription right now.
The Washington Post editorial board decided the Epstein files have “no public interest” before even seeing them. That’s a stunning position for any newsroom to take. Praising Clay Higgins as the lone ‘no’ vote, too? No wonder no one trusts legacy media. Absolutely disgusting.
November 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
it is morally unacceptable to retain a wapo subscription right now.
It was so heartbreaking to watch people break under the pressure of Ubisoft's crypto aspirations. Years of work from the best developers in the world ruined by clueless demands from management.
Sad to watch it happening again.
Sad to watch it happening again.
Ubisoft boss believes generative AI is as big a revolution for games as the shift to 3D, as tech is embraced company-wide
www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-boss...
www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-boss...
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It was so heartbreaking to watch people break under the pressure of Ubisoft's crypto aspirations. Years of work from the best developers in the world ruined by clueless demands from management.
Sad to watch it happening again.
Sad to watch it happening again.
A reminder, with the state entirely in Musk's pocket, the only action that will stop the poisoning and death caused by his facility is its destruction and his being stripped of all his wealth.
Any lesser actions are an endorsement.
Any lesser actions are an endorsement.
As much as it’s funny to see use the Twitter chat bots to take the piss out of musk due to him making it worse and worse do remember that the data center behind it is poisoning people and using the site and that stupid bot has real world physical harms.
We Went to the Town Elon Musk Is Poisoning
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
A reminder, with the state entirely in Musk's pocket, the only action that will stop the poisoning and death caused by his facility is its destruction and his being stripped of all his wealth.
Any lesser actions are an endorsement.
Any lesser actions are an endorsement.
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I just learned that John Carmack misgendered and deadnamed Rebecca Heineman in his "tribute" over on Twitter. He probably thinks it's okay when talking pre-transition days, but FYI, most trans people hate that. Worse, he never calls her "she," switching to "they" for recent memories. Fuck that guy.
November 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I just learned that John Carmack misgendered and deadnamed Rebecca Heineman in his "tribute" over on Twitter. He probably thinks it's okay when talking pre-transition days, but FYI, most trans people hate that. Worse, he never calls her "she," switching to "they" for recent memories. Fuck that guy.
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again how does it make sense for this niche social media website to very strenuously enforce jokes about Charlie Kirk or allusions to woodchippers when this is the world we live in
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 1:31 PM
again how does it make sense for this niche social media website to very strenuously enforce jokes about Charlie Kirk or allusions to woodchippers when this is the world we live in
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The US govt repeatedly trying to pass bullshit censorship laws to "protect children" while not having a single bill drawn up to have mandated reporters regularly checking on homeschooled children (who are statistically at much higher risk of abuse) tells you what their true priorities are
November 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The US govt repeatedly trying to pass bullshit censorship laws to "protect children" while not having a single bill drawn up to have mandated reporters regularly checking on homeschooled children (who are statistically at much higher risk of abuse) tells you what their true priorities are