Vivi

Vivi

@j4v.bsky.social

I use social media to vent, not to debate. Love video games. Love functioning Democracies. Hate all flavours of facism and authoritarianism.

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I think everyone has a game or two where their love for it is just a little bit irrational. Like, with a clear head I would probably rate Xenoblade Chronicles 2 an 8 out of 10, and yet my love for it is 11 out of 10. And I am counting down the days to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on July 30th 👀

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11 years ago today, the Supreme Court recognized marriage equality as the law of the land. While the powers of hate may still be on the march, Minnesota will continue to stand as a firewall against any and all attacks on your personal freedoms.

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As this book gets closer and closer to it’s final edit, it feels more and more surreal that I wrote it. But each edit makes it better and I think I’ll have something really special for all of you when it releases later this year.

Derrick Bitner@bitnerd.gvg.io

Hello there! My name is Derrick Bitner, writer and editor at GVG, and now a published author! In fact you may be interested in my upcoming book, "A Communal History of Metroidvania Video Games," which explores the origins, evolution, and state of the beloved genre! www.lostincult.co.uk/metroidvania

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Hello there! My name is Derrick Bitner, writer and editor at GVG, and now a published author! In fact you may be interested in my upcoming book, "A Communal History of Metroidvania Video Games," which explores the origins, evolution, and state of the beloved genre! www.lostincult.co.uk/metroidvania

lostincult.co.ukA Communal History of Metroidvania Video Games — Lost In CultA Communal History of Metroidvania Video Games retraces the genre’s steps back to the 1970s, from there uncovering fifty years of discoveries and dead-ends. Through incisive retrospectives and persona...

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I made a promise to Alex’s parents to continue to tell his story. An ICU nurse at the VA, an outdoorsman, a deeply generous, compassionate friend and family member, and a true son of Minnesota. Rest in peace, Alex.

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I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work. I don’t let bullies win. Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.

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SNAP, the country's largest anti-hunger program, dates back to the Great Depression and has never been disrupted this way. Most recipients are seniors, families with kids, and those with disabilities.

n.pr'Uncharted territory': Ongoing shutdown threatens food aid for 42 million peopleSNAP, the country's largest anti-hunger program, dates back to the Great Depression and has never been disrupted this way. Most recipients are seniors, families with kids, and those with disabilities.

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Leading global experts just confirmed what we’ve long known: Gaza is in famine. At least half a million Palestinians are facing starvation, acute malnutrition and death. And it’s likely to spread. The U.S. government is not a bystander to this genocide. We can end it today.

reuters.comGaza City officially in famine, says global hunger monitorGaza City and surrounding areas are officially suffering from famine, and it will likely spread, a global hunger monitor determined on Friday, an assessment that will escalate pressure on Israel to allow more aid into the Palestinian enclave.

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The FBI came to my house to intimidate me because I’m critical of Trump. And they wouldn’t let my girlfriend take a picture of their badges. They had printouts of my posts.

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🕯️🇺🇦 During the combat mission, 39-year-old Maryna Hrytsenko “Mary” — a combat medic of the 3rd OSHB, the chief custodian of the funds of the Chernihiv Art Museum — died. Maryna died on the morning of August 7, 2025, along with two comrades, as a result of an attack by a Russian drone.

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