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Been a while since I've seen a Kailani fit check! Nice to see you again!

A recent game that did this is Ghost of Yotei, as you progress to different areas of the open world you get to see different seasons represented in the environment.

See you there! @geekyfriedrice.bsky.social @awintory.bsky.social

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Could have been anyone...

Eris Morn and Immaru couldn't see eye-to-eye in a staring contest.

"This time with English consonants!"
😂

Happy Black History Month! Here's my list of assorted Black History facts that I find myself thinking about all the time.

I'm thinking about creating a new daily thread this year with powerful quotes from Black leaders and innovators. We'll see if I have the energy.

Let me tag myself and a few of my friends here:
@shadetooth.bsky.social
@dpandaheart.bsky.social
@ragespy.bsky.social
@princezexu.bsky.social
@jayvonrymer.bsky.social
@curoar.bsky.social
@soundbybiru.bsky.social
@massiegg.bsky.social

Shout out to all the amazing Black game developers, media, and creatives across every part of making games. I’m rooting for y’all year-round.

Go follow Black folks making games. We’re often ignored, then imitated. Tag some Black devs below and follow the ones you don’t know yet.

I would subscribe

There's still work needed, including QC checks and edits. But pulling from the script seems like the best way to avoid horrible mistakes like these.

It's wild because this seems like a solvable issue. If the shows are being dubbed they MUST have access to an English version of the script since that's what the dub voice actors are reading off of. They should be able to take that translated script and sync it to picture.

I can basically review this whole movie from memory. Julia Stiles is impeccable.

When lyric references are done this way and I make the connection it feels like being included in an inside joke. I really enjoy being able to trace the connection points and I'd love to know more if you can think of any!

YouTube video by TribeCalledQuestVEVO A Tribe Called Quest - Scenario (Official HD Video)

This is a reference to Busta Rhyme's verse in the song Scenario by A Tribe Called Quest:
"Rah Rah, like a dungeon dragon. Change your little drawers cuz your pants are saggin'."

youtu.be/Q6TLWqn82J4?...

YouTube video by Nicki Minaj Nicki Minaj - Roman’s Revenge (feat. Eminem) (Official Audio)

Another one off the top of my head is the hook from Nicki Minaj and Eminem's song Roman's Revenge:
"Ruh Ruh, like a dungeon dragon"

youtu.be/D-0kCCsqzUY?...

YouTube video by 50CentVEVO 50 Cent - 21 Questions (Official Music Video) ft. Nate Dogg

This is a direct reference to 50 Cent's lyrics in 21 Questions:
"We only human girl we make mistakes. To make it up I do whatever it take. I love you like a fat kid loves cake, you know my style I'll say anything to make you smile."
youtu.be/cDMhlvbOFaM?...

YouTube video by J. Cole - Topic Sparks Will Fly

One aspect of hip hop that I don't see much discussion around is when artists reference past rap songs in their lyrics. For example in the J Cole song Sparks Will Fly he says:
"I love you like a fat kid loves cake and shit, I love you like a bad kid loves breaking shit."
youtu.be/aLNksgXTSKc?...

a man wearing sunglasses is holding a microphone and talking into it . ALT: a man wearing sunglasses is holding a microphone and talking into it .

"DO YOU THINK YOU'RE A GOOD BOY?"

Dog: woo-

"IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOU THINK! YOU'RE THE BEST BOY AND THIS SUNDAY THE WHOLE WORLD IS GONNA KNOW!"

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On the weekends @maxnichols.bsky.social works out of a lighthouse.

Feeling nostalgic. 15 yrs of my studios:

1. Not pictured (2009-2011): South Korea. Cheap table, 44.1k interface, SM57 mic, overheating shoebox PC. I recorded my first solo album here & started working with @smartereveryday.bsky.social

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I wrote a light novel and I want to get it translated and submitted to a Japanese publishing competition this year.

Maybe one day it could be a manga or an anime!

Frieren is so incredible, one of my favorites. I hope you love it!

Tarja: "Now that I've finished reading it, my opinion is - I'm mad at you for gatekeeping."

A scene from the High Heresy cinematic in Destiny 2: Heresy (2025)

A scene from the Safiyah cinematic from Destiny 2: Season of the Haunted (2022)

A scene from the final mission in Dishonored: Death of the Outsider (2017)

A cutscene featuring the Outsider from Dishonored: Death of the Outsider (2017)

Heading into 2026, I'm still looking for fulltime or contract work as a senior writer or narrative designer. If you need someone who can write sharp characters, poetic prose, and emotional stories, I'm available! You can find my portfolio here: www.hazelmonforton.com

A great article that I generally agree with, especially this quote from Tim Friedlander:

Yeah. When I was in school I was big into “networking”, I would read networking guides, constantly redo my business card, think about how to stand out, etc

I made a lot of linkedin connections!

…None of which have ever been even 1% useful.

That whole concept is worthless