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(using a list has the advantage that when/if? the gov returns to some semblance of sanity, you can easily reverse all the blocks / won't just kinda forget they're all blocked... but you know... "if")

Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu says he's “never used generative AI, and never will.” Hardship is what makes the creative process rewarding - AUTOMATON WEST Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu discusses the history and evolution of game music and shares opinion on generative AI.

Glad to see this from Nobuo Uematsu. In a time where we're seeing a bunch of idiotic games companies rush to jam genAI into anything and everything, it's nice to see that some industry veterans are rejecting it. automaton-media.com/en/news/fina...

How to Turn Off AI Tools Like Gemini, Apple Intelligence, Copilot, and More via @ConsumerReports AI features are crowding into Google search, Gmail, iPhones, Windows laptops, and other products. If you're suffering from AI overload, these settings can help.

oooh. Bookmarking this! "How to turn off AI tools in Apple, Google, Microsoft, and more." Step-by-step instructions from Consumer Reports.

Honestly at the rate that Microsoft is pulling shit Linux might actually have a shot.

Activision Blizzard’s Platform and Technology Workers Form Union with Communications Workers of America Today, nearly 400 video game workers within Blizzard’s Platform & Technology department have voted strongly in favor of union representation with CWA.

It's great seeing more workplaces in the game industry unionize. Especially at big companies like Activision Blizzard.

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I don't know that I ever thought I'd see a cis politician say Sylvia and Marsha's names, let alone one advocate for continuting the work they were part of. Thank you, Zohran, maybe a world that doesn't want us dead is possible?

YouTube video by Dead Domain BREAKING: Trump's Plan To Use Texas National Guard Nationwide, UNDERCOVER At Protests, And More

I’ve received a report from anonymous active duty personnel in Texas that the Texas National Guard will be moving out nationwide to ICE Protest sites, possibly in civilian gear, and changing their unit patches to hide origins.

Full report here:

youtu.be/jtpXI-6PxaU?...

Stephen Miller said the quiet part out loud. Trump has “plenary authority,” then suddenly went silent. Their plan wasn’t to be public yet. Clearly, someone hit the panic button in his earpiece.

It gets weirder: CNN uploaded the interview with the “plenary authority” comment edited out.
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Bandcamp Friday @ Gamegrooves on gamegrooves.bandcamp.com On Bandcamp Friday, Bandcamp waives the cut it normally takes, giving more money back to the musicians who post their music there. Support GameGrooves this Bandcamp Friday.

It's #BandcampFriday today! #Bandcamp is the best place to get all of your favorite GameGrooves releases like our latest album, Brave Sonata. Get high quality downloads in the format of your choice to listen to on whichever system you have.

gamegrooves.bandcamp.com

#videogamemusic #gamemusic #vgm

Happy Bandcamp Friday! In September, I released an album of Undertale arrangements I've put out over the years, and today would be a great day to pick that up if you're interested. Check it out over at dougperry.bandcamp.com!

She is one of our true elders and there are so few left. She deserves the best healthcare available, but this is America.

Full story: www.advocate.com/news/stonewa...

Our newest album, Brave Sonata, a Final Fantasy Tactics piano collection, is out now on #Bandcamp! 11 piano-centered arrangements bring Sakimoto and Iwata's enchanting original soundtrack to life!

Get it here: lnk.to/brave-sonata

#FinalFantasyTactics #piano #pianocover #theivalicechronicles

Brave Sonata, by GameGrooves 11 track album

Happy Final Fantasy Tactics release week! To help celebrate, a bunch of us from @gamegrooves.com have released a piano focused cover album of the music from Final Fantasy Tactics today! I had the honor of arranging and performing the battle theme Apoplexy. gamegrooves.bandcamp.com/album/brave-...

Brave Sonata, by GameGrooves 11 track album

Happy Final Fantasy Tactics release week! To help celebrate, a bunch of us from @gamegrooves.com have released a piano focused cover album of the music from Final Fantasy Tactics today! I had the honor of arranging and performing the battle theme Apoplexy. gamegrooves.bandcamp.com/album/brave-...

Brave Sonata featuring album artwork by Maria-Francesca Massaro-Guglielmo

We're excited for our Final Fantasy Tactics album! The cover features artwork by @aggressionrose.bsky.social depicting Alma playing the piano. Her artwork was also featured on the covers of Welcome Home and Lounging in the Velvet Room.

Pre-order: lnk.to/brave-sonata

#finalfantasytactics #piano

no shade to the band at all. but seeing MAGFest's policy of "no year to year booking" while booking the same band three years in a row is really discouraging for artists who are being told that they will have a chance

(No shade to the band whatsoever) MAGFest, we love you, but it hurts aspiring performers when you don’t abide by your own policies about year-to-year bookings. Third year in a row of the same band. These kinds of decisions do not go unnoticed by the community of artists who support you.

Been making my way through Silk Song and I'm really enjoying it so far. I'm only in Act 1, so I don't think I can comment on the game's difficulty quite yet. I do see what people mean about the platforming in some sections. Especially with Hornet's default move set.

Songs of the Hero - The Legend of Zelda on Piano by VGM Pianists

Hey Zelda fans! The VGM Pianists have a new album out. Over 30 pianists came together for this tribute to The Legend of Zelda series. I got to write an arrangement for one of my favorite Zelda tracks, "Ballad of the Goddess," from Skyward Sword. fanlink.tv/SongsOfTheHero

Brave Sonata, a piano journey through the enchanting soundtrack of Final Fantasy Tactics. Return to the world of Ivalice. Pre-order on #Bandcamp today and get three tracks including Apoplexy by Michael Hoffmann!

lnk.to/brave-sonata

#finalfantasytactics #fft #piano

Songs of the Hero - The Legend of Zelda on Piano by VGM Pianists

Hey Zelda fans! The VGM Pianists have a new album out. Over 30 pianists came together for this tribute to The Legend of Zelda series. I got to write an arrangement for one of my favorite Zelda tracks, "Ballad of the Goddess," from Skyward Sword. fanlink.tv/SongsOfTheHero

Censorship never stops with just one book, one newspaper, one person. The end goal of censorship is always complete control.

For Christ's sake, Kimmel just showed a video of the President's own words.

Stop capitulating. It will never save you in the end.

Happy Ten Years of Undertale! To celebrate, I've put together a collection of arrangements I've released over the years. It features some re-releases, some updated tracks, and even a taste of something brand new! Live on Bandcamp now, and streaming soon.

Check it out here: artist.link/dougperry

Alright so here’s what we can do NOW: CALL your Reps now, and your Senators. Tell them you strongly oppose the HR 5300 dept of state policy provisions act. Tell them it could be used to remove your right to travel, your right to a passport as a citizen. Do it now. www.congress.gov/members/find...

What you need to know about Maine’s order to expand COVID-19 vaccine access The Maine CDC now recommends children ages 6 - 23 months and all adults be vaccinated, which is contrary to federal guidelines.

Just a little PSA for anyone else living in Maine. COVID shots will now be available to all Mainers. No need for a prescription. No special qualifications. www.pressherald.com/2025/09/12/w...

What you need to know about Maine’s order to expand COVID-19 vaccine access The Maine CDC now recommends children ages 6 - 23 months and all adults be vaccinated, which is contrary to federal guidelines.

Just a little PSA for anyone else living in Maine. COVID shots will now be available to all Mainers. No need for a prescription. No special qualifications. www.pressherald.com/2025/09/12/w...

evergreen

Good advice for posting at anytime, but especially on days like today.