it's funny you should mention this because I have been exploring something like a speedrun "ledger" built across multiple PDSs that would contain not only the runs themselves, but the means to crowdsource verification based on the proof provided. text.is/ZRNVW
There's a lot of drama in the Speedrun community and I'm curious could #atproto be used for speedrunning. As I undersetand it atproto is a stream of data coming in that anyone can consume so why not broadcast your PB or PR and use whichever view you like
SRC changed their terms of use yesterday, and released a news post with an FAQ.
They make it sound like not a big deal. It's a big deal. The Creative Commons licence is gone. They claim ownership over the data now.
Thread about what this means, and what we can do about it 🧵
If you like Metroid Dread, keep your eyes on GDQ Hotfix between now and Oct 4th!! We have Any NMG on Fast Travel tomorrow night, MS % on Creature Corner on the 28th, 100% NPS on Do All The Things on the 29th and Min Items Glitchless on GDQueer Oct 4th!!!
getting ripped to shreds in the Bolivian jungle so that in 10000 years a petit bourgeoisie asteroid farmer named Gorpin G. Glizzi can keep one of these as a pet
for seth mcfarlanes numerous contributions to society like the ipecac scene, boyz 12, and five hundred cigarettes, i am bestowing upon him the highest honor (sending someone back in time to stop the time traveler who tried to wake him up for his flight)
POV: You are an interdimensional alien warlord. You destroy an entire planet and its inhabitants then slip back into your own dimension, where you think you’ll be safe from consequences. But no. One man will make you pay for your crimes.
jayell will be running Dread Any% Unrestricted at the Benelux Speedrunning Gathering marathon! His run will start at around 6 am EST on July 30 (this Thursday), so be sure to tune in and show your support. You can watch the marathon here: www.twitch.tv/bsgmarathon
Happy to have @supercrip1994.bsky.social on the site today, investigating how cuts and layoffs have affected the multi-faceted Xbox accessibility work so many players rely on.
Locked in on getting myself and my awesome commentators prepped for #SGDQ2026!! Make sure you tune in for Metroid Dread *at night* on Friday July 10th at ~2 am EDT to see some UR action! See y’all there 😎 @gamesdonequick.com@jayena.hijumpboots.com@arcanox.me
The Artist Corporation - a new legal structure in Colorado, USA. (Reminds me a little of the work Prof Julia Cagé did to try to design a new hybrid media company form in France.)
blog.metalabel.com/the-first-le...
Today, we are kicking off our celebrations for the 40th anniversary of Metroid! Our annual favorite game poll is now live, with some differences, and we're announcing a #MetroidDread Speed Booster Contest! Details in the newest post on our site:
shinesparkers.net/metroid-40th...
I'd REALLY appreciate it if anyone who sees this would try out my text generators so I can iron out any remaining bugs. Please, and thank you!
trek.epicrandomness.com
hey seattle locals, y'all know the community made skate park at cal anderson park in capitol hill?
the fences around it have been torn down and the city is looking to replace it (and the other fenced sporting areas) with pickle ball courts.
here's a petition to help stop that!
c.org/ZRrmz2dSmf
😱 MY GAME IS GOING TO GAMES DONE QUICK!!! 😱
I'm super stoked to announce that Towerbolt will be played on the SGDQ main stage this July!
After taking the game's demo to SGDQ last year to its Artist Alley, it's awesome to see it now take the main stage after it's full release!!
#GDQ#speedrunning
We have our FULL #SGDQ2026 schedule!!!!
gdq.gg/schedule
Congrats to all of our runners and thank you to everyone who submitted a run this time around!!
We can't wait to see you in July 💙
Register for SGDQ2026: gdq.gg/sgdq-2026
“Video Games Col. Gentlemen wishes he had when he was a kid. Star Fox 64. Super Monkey Ball. Balatro. Vampire Survivors. Twisted Metal Black. Metal Gear Solid ”
for those not in the know, people have been submitting various flavors of Metroid Dread Unrestricted since the game came out, and this is the first time it's ever been accepted at a live GDQ event. big ups to Hobbit, and I'm sure he'll put on a hell of a show.
"Nobody can embargo sunlight. No cartel controls the Sun. Its energy will not run out. It will not pollute the air; it will not poison our waters. It's free from stench and smog. The Sun's power needs only to be collected, stored, and used."
—Jimmy Carter 1978 www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/go...
the greatest "Infowars Parody" was adult swim's TruthPoint, invented by @dril.bsky.social and myself
we've retained the IP, so the onion guys are allowed to help us revive that program. would love to work with them 😉