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I uninstalled Tiktok a while ago but back in 2024, I contributed my data to @washingtonpost.com's research into the TikTok algorithm. With how these platforms are designed to maximize user retention, getting a better understanding of how these algorithms work is extremely useful.

Been having fun making different video assets over the past few days. Here are a couple I've been working on.

Just backed @danielwarrenart.bsky.social new art book on Kickstarter! He is no doubt my favorite comic book creator so I am looking forward to adding this to my collection!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/fle...

YouTube video by El Hombre Chorizo "Animators are just lazy now" - Why isn’t Animation like it used to be?

Banger video made that definitely deserves more love.

The creator gives a comprehensive breakdown of how the animation industry has changed over the years.

SPOILERS its corporate greed.

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YouTube video by Charalanahzard The games industry is screwed 2.0

I had the pleasure of editing this video for @charalanahzard.bsky.social

Give it a watch if you are interested in a data-driven perspective on the health of the video games industry

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HM9...

Let the journey begin....

Super pumped for this game! Huge congrats to @rahulkohli13.bsky.social!!!!

Dang TikTok is back already? Did lawmakers think if they turned it off and on again that would fix everything??

There will obviously be more seasons so I hope the show takes some interesting twists overall if you like the first season and want more of the same then you will have a good time with it. But if you wanted something more out of the sure like I do you will probably be let down.

Something along the lines of "you can condemn and critique the system all you like but at the end of the day you still have to play by their rules."

Your voice only matters because its profitable.

I feel like it could have been more self aware of itself and use that as almost a meta narritive for its over all themes and have something really interesting to say.

Squid Game feels similar where there will be several more seasons probably a spin off or two until audiences are fed up with it and Netflix cancels it. Anticapitalism is a product
It's still a fun show but its hard to take its themes seriously when it so actively partakes in the system it demonizes.

Reminds me of an episode of Black Mirror where person is fed up with the system and the hyper consumerism. He makes a viral video with a knife to his own throat saying how fed up he is. He realizes he can make a profit and just sells it ideology back to people and reaping in the rewards.

The Boys satirizes and mocks our obsession with super heroes and larger than life people but at the end of the day it becomes the very same thing. It mocks cinematic universes while it has 5 seasons, 2 spin offs and a third spin off in development.

It so weird that there are an increasing number of high budget TV shows critiquing captialism and consumerism only to become what it critiques. Same issue with The Boys.

Finished the second season. It really is just more of the first season which is pretty disapointing. Would have loved to see it go into some new and interesting directions but I kinda understand not wanting to mess up a winning formula.

How CD Projekt Has Transformed to Make the Fantasy Role-Playing Game ‘The Witcher IV’ Leadership on the highly anticipated game, announced last week, says the company has changed drastically over the last few years.

I spoke to the director and executive producer of The Witcher 4 about avoiding the mistakes of Cyberpunk 2077, how CD Projekt has transformed since then, and much more www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

YouTube video by Alanah Streams Alanah Pearce is a terrible streamer

I edited this video :)
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Highly reccommend the work of @sarenstone.com. Love their art style.

Its fascinating being able to see GMT take all of the analysis he's accrued over the years of examining other people's games and apply it to his own. The game feels fleshed out and intuitive to play. Its not the longest but its able to give you the tools of the game and build off them in a fun way.

Got to finish Mind Over Magnet by Game Makers Tool Kit. It was a very pleasant romp through numerous stages that is able to effortlessly lead the player through its levels.

Hopefully I don't come accross as too harsh I think what they were able to accomplish is truly astonishing!

The people behind Batman: Beyond wanted to capture the vibe of the animated series, and in that regard, they succeeded. The dialogue, while corny, feels like it came right out of the animated series. If you like the original animated series, you might get aa kick out of watching this.

The costumes look amazing, and some of the wide shots of Neo Gotham are really cool.
That being said, there is some pretty awkward dialogue, backgrounds don't always look great, and there are some hiccups in the fight scenes.

YouTube video by Lumis Entertainment BATMAN BEYOND: YEAR ONE | Fan Film

I watched a Batman: Beyond Fan Film. It's certainly not the best thing ever, but you have to give them credit for what they were able to pull together with what I assume is a pretty small budget.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTUF...