Dave Cook

Nice! The Spanish version of my first video game history book is out now - as spotted by a pal in the Malaga video game museum 👀

Go Straight covers 40 years of beat ‘em up history, with making-ofs, deep dives and gameplay tips for over 200 games.

Check it out: www.bitmapbooks.com/products/go-...

I prefer their first two albums over the latest one for sure.

The second one ‘No Hands’ is probably their best. It’s a lot of fun

The song is Punk Tactics by Joey Valance & Brae. They’re awesome :D

YouTube video by Paramount Pictures Street Fighter | Game Awards Sneak Peek (2026 Movie)

Got to be honest here, the Street Fighter movie looks like a hell of a fun time.

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A.I. and the Fetishization Of Ideas In writing and in dispensing my (very dubious, probably shady) writing advice, I am often keen to note that ideas are bullshit. Most writers treat them like precious gems when really, ideas are lik…

I said it before, will say it again -- generative AI fetishizes "ideas" while sneering at effort, execution, and education. That, despite Gen-AI being built on and out of other people's effort, execution and education.

I do this almost every day 😑

Dark Souls with art by @clarkbintart.bsky.social - specifically an Artorias / Sif prequel.

No joke, I could happily quit comics forever afterwards if I somehow got a crack at that series.

Just to ask as well, why are you committing 70% of your monthly income to making comics? That seems wild to me, way too much 😳

You should focus your income on living a healthy and enjoyable life, and use whatever’s left after that on comics (if you still want to)

Comics aren’t worth it, honestly

I feel you on most of this, as I’m currently questioning why I’m continuing - but one thing I have to say is, there’s no need to rush your comics or commit to any particular time frame. This is just undue stress we make for ourselves. The ‘it’s done when it’s done’ mentally is way healthier.

There's really nothing else like this on the shelves of your local comic store. Don't miss out! - @davecook.bsky.social

THE FLORIDA HIPPOPOTAMUS COCAINE MASSACRE

ARRIVES Feb 18 from @madcavestudios.com

I hate it.

Phantoms Unit gets ready to jam in these new Killtopia: Phantoms #1 inks by @clarkbintart.bsky.social - out early 2026.

More details / store at www.Killtopia.co

Phantoms Unit gets ready to jam in these new Killtopia: Phantoms #1 inks by @clarkbintart.bsky.social - out early 2026.

More details / store at www.Killtopia.co

Thanks so much for the share Jared, I’m glad you enjoyed it :D

Frontline was such a blast to write!

Just re-read Nano Jams by @davecook.bsky.social and not only is his story, Frontline, so good, but the @clarkbintart.bsky.social art on the first story is such a nice treat for Killtopia fans. Check out their other work!

This needs to change.

Nice! I do like Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (the music is 🔥) and Space Dandy. Season 5 of Naruto also slapped.

にほんごがだいすきです。

It’s my Japanese tutor’s annual dinner with her students tonight

I’ve been learning Japanese for just over two years now - there’s still so much to learn, but I’m so glad I’ve put the work in and stuck with it

(even though the unit I’m currently learning is tying my brain in knots 😅)

It's perfection yeah. I love all of his intros. Space Dandy and Samurai Champloo especially.

youtu.be/EL-D9LrFJd4?...

I've not seen it :O Is it available to stream anywhere?

Happy Friday pals 👋 I hope you’re doing what you need to stay positive, healthy and productive during these colder and darker winter days.

My attempts to work on the 9-5 today have been helped / hindered by our over affectionate cat Moxxi 😅

He embodies everything wrong with the executive class having unchecked power over creative companies.

Zero interest in output or artistry. Just making the line go up at all costs.

Really wish he would piss off.

It’s a joy these AI dependents will never know.

We can say ‘fuck them’ and laugh at their laziness, but it’s honestly a tragedy that they’re unlikely to try for themselves now. Just a sad state of affairs that more real art will go unmade moving forward.

Eyyyy, I just got my preorder of Initial D vol. 8 in the mail.

I love this series. Has anyone else here checked it out yet?

It’s basically a street racing underdog story, with massively over the top battle sequences 😳

I think, more than ever, these words from Mr. Rogers hold as true as the day he spoke them.

2025 has been one of the best years for metal releases in memory.

It was hard to keep up with all the banger releases each month, but either way, metal fans ate good 😅

Here’s a Wrapped playlist of my most listened tracks. There’s some pure gold in here: open.spotify.com/playlist/37i...

A big thank you to everyone who backed the Phantoms #1 campaign - we hit £7357 against a target of £5000, so this is seriously incredible.

We really do appreciate every single backer out there 🙏

Loathe were incredible tonight. They never miss 🔥

Super excited to be seeing Loathe for the 6th time tonight. They’re firmly my favourite metal band of this decade.

Check them out if you haven’t yet. Absolutely brilliant 🔥