Anna

A fabricated statement from Nintendo of America's Twitter account addressing a fictitious scenario in which the Earth's oxygen supply is presumed to be depleting at a rapid pace, leaving humanity with mere days to live. "This is Miyamoto. On behalf of everyone who is employed at Nintendo Co. LTD and its subsidiaries, we deeply mourn the countless human lives which will be lost due to the depletion of the global oxygen supply. To anyone who has ever played one of our games, we are eternally grateful to have created long-lasting fun and memories for you. To ease the suffering of families and children across the world, the Mario Kart World game for the Nintendo Switch 2 system will be available as a free download on Nintendo eShop for the foreseeable future. We hope this small gesture of kindness will ease the pain as humanity prepares for a worst-case scenario." The statement is distastefully plastered with logos for Nintendo and Nintendo Switch 2, as well as with a render of Mario from Mario Kart World.

A fabricated Twitter thread responding to the fabricated Nintendo statement. John Default Profile Picture: "No one read this statement and thought it was distasteful? Why did Miyamoto think this would help anyone?" NintenDeen: "Simple: Nintendo is so depraved that they'd exploit a global crisis to boost the player count of the failed Mario Kart World and force consumers back into the Switch 2 ecosystem to boost sales and player numbers."

A fabricated Twitter thread responding to the fabricated Nintendo statement. PlayStation Nation: "What the fuck are you doing falsely advertising sales during these trying times? I went to the website and Mario Kart World is still selling for $80 USD." Kremling Kevin: "If you actually read the statement, it clearly says the discount is available on Nintendo eShop. Meaning the application on the Switch 2 itself, not the web browser version." PlayStation Nation: "Point still stands."

A fabricated Tweet responding to the fabricated Nintendo statement. Isaboner: "Nothing for Switch 1 owners?"

Had a dream that there was global panic about the world running out of oxygen, Nintendo was the only video game company to make a statement about it, and the internet collectively spent its final hours on Earth debating whether Nintendo was being genuine or not

1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.

Hundreds of kids are still detained.

We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵

Imagine what’s happening in the camps.

Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti “We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the ‘hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.

Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son."

Protester in Minneapolis just before disappearing in gas: "Fuck you! Stop. Damn! I'm 70 years old and I'm fuckin' angry!"

There's a prison revolt at a concentration camp in Texas in solidarity with Minneapolis:

Literally 10 days ago, this hypocritical jackass introduced a bill to make concealed carry easier across the nation to help "law-abiding citizens to more freely exercise their Second Amendment rights." www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-re...

A big woo from me!!

Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY ⭑ 5 Calls Updates January 21, 2026: The House is expected to vote this week on a standalone appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). …

5calls.org/issue/dhs-bu...

heartening thread here. there is real, meaningful work we can do to protect our communities, we can learn how to do it from each other, and we don't have to do it alone.

lying in bed with my cat is absolutely what I needed at the end of the day today

I'm so jealous that you've seen Sammy Rae & the Friends 😭 how was it??

Opinion | I'm a Minneapolis sociologist who studies violence. Here's how ICE observers are helping. Research into how violence occurs shows that disapproval from the people around you can help reduce it.

For @msnownews.bsky.social, I wrote an article about how ICE Watch is grounded in sociological theories of violence prevention.

The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.

Narrative Portfolio Review Signature Session Community Game Narrative Summit Anna C. Webster (Senior Writer and Narrative Designer, Independent) Alexa Ray Corriea (Expert Writer, Gearbox) Ashley Poprik (Senior Narrative Designer, Bungie) Emma Kidwell (Writer, Firaxis) John Ryan (Senior Writer/Narrative Designer/Consultant, Independent) Laura Michet (Narrative Director, Heart Machine) Sam Maggs (Senior Manager, Brand & IP Strategy, Critical Role) Alice Camp (Senior Narrative Designer, Microfun) Aysha Farah (Lead Writer and Narrative Designer, Independent) Karrie Shao (Lead Writer and Narrative Designer, Pacific Drive) Kelsie Mhoon (Senior Narrative Designer, Obsidian Entertainment) Nessa Cannon (Game Writer and Narrative Designer, Independent) Lis Moberly (Creative Lead, 20th Century Games, The Walt Disney Company) Books Schwartz (Senior Narrative Designer) Location: Room 212, South Hall Date: Monday, March 9 Time: 1:50 pm - 4:50 pm Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now! Audience Level: All Track: Career, Narrative & Performance Format: Special Event

Are you a writer or narrative designer attending GDC? For the first time, GDC is hosting a Narrative Portfolio Review Workshop! I've assembled a literal dream team of Senior/Lead narrative folks to review portfolios, so bring your materials!

Deets: schedule.gdconf.com/session/narr...

been planning a game and had to force myself to go to bed instead of continuing to write things down

The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jiminez!

I thought I'd have to return a book I never had the chance to start to the library, but it ended up auto-renewing and I've been enjoying it very much!

you draw the best character interactions always... my wonderful boys

J. Isaac Gadient | Game Writing • Narrative Design J. Isaac Gadient creates characters, narratives, words, and worlds. Adventure games and RPGs fostered their Künstlerroman in the middle of 90s America. The dissolution and disillusion of media through...

I'm a game writer & narrative designer open to any full-time, part-time, or contract opportunities with a preference for remote work, #PortfolioDay!
3 years' exp bringing meaning to gameplay, depth to characters, & emotional manipulation of your target market through deft language.
jisaacgadient.com

This might shoot Andor higher on my TV backlog priority list!

Here's a photo of a lovely tortoiseshell kitty with my hand resting on her back.

A neighbor was taken to a care facility, and her little tortoiseshell kitty was left behind. I can't take her in but I've been feeding her and giving her water every day. No one in the neighbor's family can take her in. Is there anyone in the Inland Empire area that could foster or adopt her?

18 hours left. Roughly $2,700 to go to goal.

LET'S GO LESBIANS, LET'S GO! 👏👏

www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...

maybe when I have a chance to play it I could screenshare for TND folks sometime? 👀

It was fun to talk about them and kick ideas around!! I love their designs so much 🩵

Text: Kassie, divination witch, & Tyrant the Terrible, Sinker of Ships, Scourge of the Seas (Terry), familiar. Character & art: @KianaMosser. Ilustration: Kassie, a confident pirate with a hat that's a cross between a captain's hat and a witch hat. She has wild, messy long hair that's adorned with jewels, gold, gemstones, pearls, and miniature skulls. She has a long coat that's torn on the bottom, and it has lots of belts attached. There's a fishing net wrapped around the bottom of the coat like a dress, and a starfish is caught in it. She has long, loose pants that are worn at the bottom and leather boots with very tall heels. She's wearing a jabot with small anchor patterns on it, and her sleeves have large ruffles with similar patterns. Atop her hat sits a small, dragon-like creature with long feathers. There are eye patterns on its tail feathers. The creature is smiling warmly.

Kassie, a witch who can use divination magic. The only thing she loves more than treasure is the adventurous life of a pirate!
#OCArt #CharacterDesign #FantasyArt #キャラクターデザイン

very recharging today to go to an art center with my friend and check out an exhibit featuring local poets

Women of Xal II Original Game Free! The revolution begins. Can Xjena survive rising violence and The Great Silence— Xal's final extinction event?

Only 538 more backers until we've beaten the odds! Honestly even if this Kickstarter fails, the sheer love and support makes me want to give backers something as thanks. Other than the original game that's currently free anyway.

Women of Xal II, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...

Discord wants to know how you feel about AI.

Go tell them: discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...