Eli Diaz Idris 🫒

months after the BDS movement added microsoft to its list of priority targets, prompting a reckoning among members of the games press and a game removal by one indie studio, devs at arkane, a microsoft studio, have publicly spoken out against microsoft's complicity in genocide

From interview to story: Putting together a story about sex game censorship I interviewed New York University Game Center director Naomi Clark last week about game censorship on Steam and Itch.io

This week on Save Spot, I published the full interview with @halfrobot.com that I used in the Game File piece published last week about sex game censorship and the power of payment processors — and talked about how I turn interviews into stories.

nicolecarpenterwrites.substack.com/p/from-inter...

Great interview and a fascinating look into what your work actually looks like!

Deeply disappointed to see that after publicly assuring their audience that they love their actors and refuse to replace any of them, they *immediately* turned around and replaced all of Marin's work.

So I feel very strongly that there aren’t enough good resources to tell people what mobile games are actually fun and not just a Delaware corporation lunging for your wallet and I’m going to start a thread. Sam’s IOS Game Thread START:

PBS News is not going anywhere.

We will continue our work without fear or favor, as we have for nearly five decades on the air.

We are profoundly grateful to Viewers Like You for your loyalty and unwavering support.

🚨GOOD MORNING, CHILDREN!!!🚨

It’s Christmas in July! So excited to announce that I voice the Sister of the Unlost (+more, check the video 👀) in Abiotic Factor. You can find it on Steam, Xbox GamePass, and PlayStation Plus!

I’m directing a really funny play this Fri/Sat 8pm at the Pico Theater. For anyone in the industry, esp writers this one’s for you. Waiting for Gadot: a director & writer sit in the waiting room to pitch to Gal Gadot.
The cast is amazing. And we take a few digs at AI.

This is how insane people sound when you tell them why A.I. is bad

u look GREAT

And we will kiss our loved ones and watch beautiful sunrises and volunteer for local outreach and make our community stronger for being here.

Be angry, let yourself feel what you need to… but don’t wallow in it. Go find your local community, be a part of organizing, or just do something that makes

No matter what, do not fall into that doomer shit. They want you to feel completely hopeless.

It’s never hopeless, not by a mile.

They tried to corral and kill all my ancestors. They failed. They stole my grandma from her family and traumatized her kids. But they still had families of their own.

Bold text announces one week left to vote by July 9, 5 PM PT for SAG-AFTRA's 2025 Interactive Media Video Game Agreement.

⚠️1 WEEK LEFT TO VOTE!⚠️ #SagAftraMembers, use your voice and vote on the Interactive Media Agreement by July 9, 5 PM PT. Get all the info you need at sagaftra.org/videogames2025.

This video and the effortless charisma is why Republicans are freaking out so hard. They know if he inspires more like him giving strategies outside of DNC campaign strategists they’re so fucked

My statement on Donald Trump's threat to deport me and his praise for Eric Adams, who the President "helped out" of legal accountability.

"I asked chatgpt--"
Shut the fuck up. I asked the Lady of the Lake, and she said you are unworthy of the sword Excalibur. You will never be king.

I'm glad the strike is over, but I'll never stop thinking about the nasty tactics certain voice actors engaged in in just to "hurry up and get back to work" for a handful of dying and corrupt companies, and I know I'm not the only one.

Many voice actors got a foul look at their heroes this strike.

FYI new tip site: www.staysafe.la

ICE right now is doing raids in El Monte it looks like 💔

helloooooo happy strike suspension! while i think creative industries in general still have a waaaays to go in terms of getting the best possible AI protections, we made some good gains here! 100000% worth it :)

with that…here are the projects i can now announce after the strike! 😁

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𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼, 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀. ✊🏻

a man applauds with the words im sooo proud of you Alt: a man applauds with the words im sooo proud of you

UNION VIDEO GAME ACTORS

This is a thread to sound off on all the game announcements you couldn’t do when we were striking!

Let the people know!!

So proud of all of you!
#Solidarity

Mine:
#DuneAwakening
#ElderscrollsOnline
#Heartstone
#DiabloIV
#TheTalosPrincipleRemaster

Lyza from Visions of Mana - A young woman with red hair tied up in a topknot, wearing a cropped halter top and orange arm bands, sadly looking askance.

Luna, from Visions of Mana - a swaddled little golden fairy with a sleepy expression, holding a golden orb.

So I guess I can finally never shut up about the fact I snagged roles in a dream IP I didn't even know was *possible*.

I was in Visions of Mana as two very good girls. 😭✨

If you played it, I hope you fell a little in love with Lyza! And hopefully Luna was a help on your journey!

I'm super late to the party but I voiced Isabela Keyes in Dead Rising: Deluxe Remaster!!

In 2009, Dragon Age: Origins carried me through my PTSD after being assaulted overseas.

In 2025, it is my greatest honor to announce that I am the Caretaker in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

I cried when I read the script, so grateful that I was a part of this team.

Thank you, @joberry.bsky.social

YouTube video by Annapurna Interactive WANDERSTOP | Reveal Trailer

I’m beyond excited to announce that I voice Alta in Wanderstop! The character resonated with me deeply 🍵 The heart and artistry that the @ivyroadgames.bsky.social team poured into this game was such a joy to behold. You can check it out on Steam, PS5, Xbox & Epic Games🎮
youtu.be/TrAJzniyyZI

My thoughts on what’s going on in Los Angeles:

Kelsey is extremely right about this.

Impasse is not guaranteed if the employers dislike our union's next counter (which btw they have not officially given yet), it's one of many possible futures.

sagaftra's recent live is a great source of info on all of this!👇🏻

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I can see that! I'm not sure why they're saying that to be honest with you, unless they're getting the wrong email? Sometimes that's a source of confusion i.e. emailing general staff vs the strike-specific email. Also sometimes emails do get lost 😩

re: why do only a "handful" of members getting a say:

1. All members can express their opinions to negcom and staff at any time.
2. The straw polls in membership meeting are taken as guidance, they're not binding.

Source: a recent instagram live from Sarah Elmaleh and Duncan CI.