vrdn
@vrdn.bsky.social
games, music, vgm | TBI, ABI survivor | about half the things you're gonna see me post and share are reminders for myself | they/them | icon: ちびドット絵メーカー https://picrew.me/ja/image_maker/36838
Pinned
vrdn
@vrdn.bsky.social
· Aug 16
tbh these days I'm on a small masto instance and journaling on bearblog more often now (i don't think i'll ever share the url because it's just something I use to practice writing as part of therapy for my brain injury) but if people are thinking of moving elsewhere then just say the word ｜_・)ｂ
Reposted by vrdn
put simply, Sugamo Carrot was the hotbed for scoreplay during the arcade golden era; it forged the communities that birthed many notable game devs as well as the core of Gamest, Bemaga etc; so many of the tales abt games like Druaga come from there, etc; it's an absolute pillar of JP arcade culture
December 16, 2025 at 4:33 AM
put simply, Sugamo Carrot was the hotbed for scoreplay during the arcade golden era; it forged the communities that birthed many notable game devs as well as the core of Gamest, Bemaga etc; so many of the tales abt games like Druaga come from there, etc; it's an absolute pillar of JP arcade culture
Reposted by vrdn
Namco's legendary Sugamo arcade (fka Namco PlayCity Carrot Sugamo) will be closing its doors on March 22 🇯🇵 this venue's been operating since '84 and is not only the mecca for pre-release Namco games & hot games in general but also built the communities that would underpin much of JP's games media
December 16, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Namco's legendary Sugamo arcade (fka Namco PlayCity Carrot Sugamo) will be closing its doors on March 22 🇯🇵 this venue's been operating since '84 and is not only the mecca for pre-release Namco games & hot games in general but also built the communities that would underpin much of JP's games media
Reposted by vrdn
today at 11am pst on NTS.LIVE
check out an hour of my favorite game music from 2025 on Lost in the Bitrate
it was impossible to fit in everything, so consider this a tasting platter... i'll post a full track list after the broadcast, and will be hanging out in the NTS discord during the show!
check out an hour of my favorite game music from 2025 on Lost in the Bitrate
it was impossible to fit in everything, so consider this a tasting platter... i'll post a full track list after the broadcast, and will be hanging out in the NTS discord during the show!
December 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
today at 11am pst on NTS.LIVE
check out an hour of my favorite game music from 2025 on Lost in the Bitrate
it was impossible to fit in everything, so consider this a tasting platter... i'll post a full track list after the broadcast, and will be hanging out in the NTS discord during the show!
check out an hour of my favorite game music from 2025 on Lost in the Bitrate
it was impossible to fit in everything, so consider this a tasting platter... i'll post a full track list after the broadcast, and will be hanging out in the NTS discord during the show!
Reposted by vrdn
The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Reposted by vrdn
been hemming and hawing over getting an ereader lately. I seem to be very fortunate in that I don't get distracted by everything else on my phone so there's no advantage for me to have to use a separate device just for ebooks...
December 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
been hemming and hawing over getting an ereader lately. I seem to be very fortunate in that I don't get distracted by everything else on my phone so there's no advantage for me to have to use a separate device just for ebooks...
Reposted by vrdn
December 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Reposted by vrdn
I understand that a lot of folks have been misled by fear-mongering and powerful regressive voices but it’s still astonishing to me that so many have fallen for the idea that oppressively policing other people’s gender identity and expression could in any way be part of an enlightened future.
December 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I understand that a lot of folks have been misled by fear-mongering and powerful regressive voices but it’s still astonishing to me that so many have fallen for the idea that oppressively policing other people’s gender identity and expression could in any way be part of an enlightened future.
Reposted by vrdn
Took some time to unpack a few thoughts on Expedition 33.
Watching what I thought was a "pretty good" game get transformed into A Cultural Object has been disheartening.
So I have some thoughts on glitz, glamour, and respectability...
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8027631...
Watching what I thought was a "pretty good" game get transformed into A Cultural Object has been disheartening.
So I have some thoughts on glitz, glamour, and respectability...
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8027631...
The Attempt To Escape From Pain Creates More Pain
Lord forgive me, I'm blogging. I can't help it! Many years ago, I got some advice from a writer who I deeply respect, James Howell, and he told me that criticism needs to proceed confidently. Don't...
transgamerthoughts.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Took some time to unpack a few thoughts on Expedition 33.
Watching what I thought was a "pretty good" game get transformed into A Cultural Object has been disheartening.
So I have some thoughts on glitz, glamour, and respectability...
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8027631...
Watching what I thought was a "pretty good" game get transformed into A Cultural Object has been disheartening.
So I have some thoughts on glitz, glamour, and respectability...
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8027631...
Reposted by vrdn
I'm hoping to address this more, but there are contractual issues at play, so I'll say this: If you want to listen to Tides of History, or you have a backlog to get through, you should probably do it now. We'll be making episodes through April, but I can't speak to their availability.
December 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I'm hoping to address this more, but there are contractual issues at play, so I'll say this: If you want to listen to Tides of History, or you have a backlog to get through, you should probably do it now. We'll be making episodes through April, but I can't speak to their availability.
if AC8 is going for these first person pov scenes, I hope the devs include our squadron shaking their heads and groaning/sighing in disappointment at us whenever we ignore them or be a spoilsport a la AC5 and Blaze's <<NO>>
December 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
if AC8 is going for these first person pov scenes, I hope the devs include our squadron shaking their heads and groaning/sighing in disappointment at us whenever we ignore them or be a spoilsport a la AC5 and Blaze's <<NO>>
Reposted by vrdn
On December 10th 1993, workers at id Software published Doom.
32 years later, workers at id Software have formed a union to protect the franchise and games they love.
32 years later, workers at id Software have formed a union to protect the franchise and games they love.
Video Game Developers in Texas Vote to Form Latest Wall-to-Wall Union with CWA
A strong majority of video game workers at Microsoft subsidiary id Software voted in favor of union representation with the CWA,
cwa-union.org
December 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
On December 10th 1993, workers at id Software published Doom.
32 years later, workers at id Software have formed a union to protect the franchise and games they love.
32 years later, workers at id Software have formed a union to protect the franchise and games they love.
Reposted by vrdn
And now we're onto another World Premiere. I'm excited to share this first look from a legendary studio that it is an honor to have here tonight.
December 12, 2025 at 3:07 AM
And now we're onto another World Premiere. I'm excited to share this first look from a legendary studio that it is an honor to have here tonight.
Reposted by vrdn
Epic pays for licensing fees for the games they give away for free as promotions. Which means even if YOU aren't paying for it, you're giving money to JK Rowling to harm transgender people AND elevating her stature by giving her franchise higher numbers.
NO TERF WIZARD GAME. NO TERF WIZARD SHOW.
NO TERF WIZARD GAME. NO TERF WIZARD SHOW.
Hogwarts Legacy is free on Epic Games Store. Mystery game is the next title buff.ly/HE94Ti2
December 12, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Epic pays for licensing fees for the games they give away for free as promotions. Which means even if YOU aren't paying for it, you're giving money to JK Rowling to harm transgender people AND elevating her stature by giving her franchise higher numbers.
NO TERF WIZARD GAME. NO TERF WIZARD SHOW.
NO TERF WIZARD GAME. NO TERF WIZARD SHOW.
Reposted by vrdn
I remember doing the deal for Epic Mickey, and Bob Iger shooting laser beams out his eyes at me in the Disney dining room. “Don’t let this video game fuck up Mickey.”
Oh well. That’s over.
Oh well. That’s over.
BREAKING: Disney is making a $1 billion investment in OpenAI, and will allow its iconic characters to be on the company's Sora AI video generator.
December 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I remember doing the deal for Epic Mickey, and Bob Iger shooting laser beams out his eyes at me in the Disney dining room. “Don’t let this video game fuck up Mickey.”
Oh well. That’s over.
Oh well. That’s over.
Reposted by vrdn
🌟 rolling 🌈 rolling 🎶 rolling 🌐
December 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🌟 rolling 🌈 rolling 🎶 rolling 🌐
Reposted by vrdn
SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
'Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas being transported to Fossanova Abbey.'
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
Reposted by vrdn
The birth of the internet, according to Jon Bois
YouTube video by Secret Base
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Reposted by vrdn
Valve has now rejected my complaint, confirming that "I don't like muslims" is a valid reason to leave a negative review on a game on Steam
This is where we're at now.
This is where we're at now.
December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Valve has now rejected my complaint, confirming that "I don't like muslims" is a valid reason to leave a negative review on a game on Steam
This is where we're at now.
This is where we're at now.
Reposted by vrdn
— EVENT —
Snowdrop Festival 2025 🌸🔬
Sat, Dec. 13, 1pm Pacific
Our fourth annual virtual music festival, celebrating yet another year of outstanding music and art with friends and our community! 🎶
More info: infloresce.com/snowdrop-festival-2025
Poster by @aggelicyiok.bsky.social + @aiviwave.com
Snowdrop Festival 2025 🌸🔬
Sat, Dec. 13, 1pm Pacific
Our fourth annual virtual music festival, celebrating yet another year of outstanding music and art with friends and our community! 🎶
More info: infloresce.com/snowdrop-festival-2025
Poster by @aggelicyiok.bsky.social + @aiviwave.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:07 AM
— EVENT —
Snowdrop Festival 2025 🌸🔬
Sat, Dec. 13, 1pm Pacific
Our fourth annual virtual music festival, celebrating yet another year of outstanding music and art with friends and our community! 🎶
More info: infloresce.com/snowdrop-festival-2025
Poster by @aggelicyiok.bsky.social + @aiviwave.com
Snowdrop Festival 2025 🌸🔬
Sat, Dec. 13, 1pm Pacific
Our fourth annual virtual music festival, celebrating yet another year of outstanding music and art with friends and our community! 🎶
More info: infloresce.com/snowdrop-festival-2025
Poster by @aggelicyiok.bsky.social + @aiviwave.com
Reposted by vrdn
I played Horses this weekend and I wrote down some messy thoughts not only on the game but especially on the specter of formalism that emerged to haunt us all for a moment.
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8023277...
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8023277...
I Hope You Get To Live Your Entire Life As A Human
I thought this was going to be a review of my time with Santa Ragione's Horses, the controversial art game recently banned from Steam and the Epic Store. To some extent, this will be that but after...
transgamerthoughts.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I played Horses this weekend and I wrote down some messy thoughts not only on the game but especially on the specter of formalism that emerged to haunt us all for a moment.
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8023277...
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8023277...
Reposted by vrdn
heads up: certain folk at the emulation studio M2 are trying to get in contact with veteran Brazilian MSX emulator/homebrew dev Ricardo Bittencourt aka RicBit—they used to be in touch but they've been MIA for a while, so if you can put em back in contact, email em via mtwo.co.jp/en/contact/c...
Product Support Contact Form | M2 Co., Ltd.
Please use the following form to contact us with questions and support for our products. If you would rather not use the
mtwo.co.jp
December 8, 2025 at 5:25 AM
heads up: certain folk at the emulation studio M2 are trying to get in contact with veteran Brazilian MSX emulator/homebrew dev Ricardo Bittencourt aka RicBit—they used to be in touch but they've been MIA for a while, so if you can put em back in contact, email em via mtwo.co.jp/en/contact/c...
Reposted by vrdn
the most lowkey infuriating consequence of ai is when ppl try to shittalk or denigrate a real person's Real Actual Art by saying it "looks like ai" like gee willikers why do you THINK something looks the same as the plagiarism machine. BITCH
December 8, 2025 at 4:31 AM
the most lowkey infuriating consequence of ai is when ppl try to shittalk or denigrate a real person's Real Actual Art by saying it "looks like ai" like gee willikers why do you THINK something looks the same as the plagiarism machine. BITCH
Reposted by vrdn
Because it deserves it I've rescanlated one of the best manga I've shared to date to put it more in line with my current standards!
If you haven't read the whirlpool of gender, art, and anxiety that is "Keep This a Secret From the Laughing Kookaburra" by Masako Yashiro yet...do so NOW. or i'll cry
If you haven't read the whirlpool of gender, art, and anxiety that is "Keep This a Secret From the Laughing Kookaburra" by Masako Yashiro yet...do so NOW. or i'll cry
In Translation | "Keep This a Secret From the Laughing Kookaburra" by Masako Yashiro
An interior manga from an influential master.
www.tsundokudiving.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Because it deserves it I've rescanlated one of the best manga I've shared to date to put it more in line with my current standards!
If you haven't read the whirlpool of gender, art, and anxiety that is "Keep This a Secret From the Laughing Kookaburra" by Masako Yashiro yet...do so NOW. or i'll cry
If you haven't read the whirlpool of gender, art, and anxiety that is "Keep This a Secret From the Laughing Kookaburra" by Masako Yashiro yet...do so NOW. or i'll cry
Reposted by vrdn
WHADDYA MEAN LUI IN SRW
December 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
WHADDYA MEAN LUI IN SRW