DAAS
@aasheim.bsky.social
Interactive + Entertainment. Emmy Winner. Found in CA marine layers.
New Thing In Progress
Prev @: Apple, Lucasfilm, Imagineering
GDC Advisory Board Emeritus
Here to amplify others. Random shouts re: games, music, tv/film + sport, dystopia...
New Thing In Progress
Prev @: Apple, Lucasfilm, Imagineering
GDC Advisory Board Emeritus
Here to amplify others. Random shouts re: games, music, tv/film + sport, dystopia...
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This serves as advertisement for Alex Gibney’s documentary, Musk, opening October 9. Pass it on.
The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)
YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all turned down the trailer for the Oct. 9 doc, citing “political” content. X won't even take Bleecker Street's calls. The distributor is appealing.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
September 26, 2026 at 2:15 PM
This serves as advertisement for Alex Gibney’s documentary, Musk, opening October 9. Pass it on.
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WELL NOW, would you look at that?
A massive, 26-YEAR-LONG study of MORE THAN 2.4 MILLION people in Sweden found NO EVIDENCE to support a causal link between acetaminophen (the API in Tylenol) use during pregnancy and increased risk of autism, ADHD, OR intellectual disability in children.
A massive, 26-YEAR-LONG study of MORE THAN 2.4 MILLION people in Sweden found NO EVIDENCE to support a causal link between acetaminophen (the API in Tylenol) use during pregnancy and increased risk of autism, ADHD, OR intellectual disability in children.
September 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
WELL NOW, would you look at that?
A massive, 26-YEAR-LONG study of MORE THAN 2.4 MILLION people in Sweden found NO EVIDENCE to support a causal link between acetaminophen (the API in Tylenol) use during pregnancy and increased risk of autism, ADHD, OR intellectual disability in children.
A massive, 26-YEAR-LONG study of MORE THAN 2.4 MILLION people in Sweden found NO EVIDENCE to support a causal link between acetaminophen (the API in Tylenol) use during pregnancy and increased risk of autism, ADHD, OR intellectual disability in children.
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You ever wonder what kind of shenanigans indie devs got up to when they were younger and more technologically capable than most adults? Well, it's time to find out.
@victoriatran.bsky.social puts on her detective hat to uncover some INDIE GAME DEVELOPER CRIMINALS
@victoriatran.bsky.social puts on her detective hat to uncover some INDIE GAME DEVELOPER CRIMINALS
Game Developer Criminals, Exposed! - Indie Insight
"Doesn’t everyone have a Neopets scamming story?”
thisweekinvideogames.com
September 25, 2026 at 9:30 PM
You ever wonder what kind of shenanigans indie devs got up to when they were younger and more technologically capable than most adults? Well, it's time to find out.
@victoriatran.bsky.social puts on her detective hat to uncover some INDIE GAME DEVELOPER CRIMINALS
@victoriatran.bsky.social puts on her detective hat to uncover some INDIE GAME DEVELOPER CRIMINALS
"Most Florida ever Florida'd" <<< 👩🍳💋
As a games media writer, this will probably be the biggest cover story I’ll write in my career.
As a lifelong South Florida resident, this is the most Florida thing I’ve ever Florida’d.
As a lifelong South Florida resident, this is the most Florida thing I’ve ever Florida’d.
GTAVI is our next cover! Our 14-page cover story features exclusive interviews with @rockstargames.com, plus a dozen new screenshots. Want your own copy of this collectible piece of gaming history? buff.ly/1FAnmzj
September 25, 2026 at 9:08 PM
"Most Florida ever Florida'd" <<< 👩🍳💋
You love to see it:
Unmistakable Steam Festival champions artists and animators who break conventions and push the boundaries of visual storytelling in games
Oct 8 - 12
@unmistakablefest.com
#steam #gameDev #indieDev #wishlist #indieGameDev
Unmistakable Steam Festival champions artists and animators who break conventions and push the boundaries of visual storytelling in games
Oct 8 - 12
@unmistakablefest.com
#steam #gameDev #indieDev #wishlist #indieGameDev
UNMISTAKABLE BY ICO
A 4-day Steam Festival celebrating art and animation in videogames
unmistakablefest.com
September 25, 2026 at 2:20 PM
You love to see it:
Unmistakable Steam Festival champions artists and animators who break conventions and push the boundaries of visual storytelling in games
Oct 8 - 12
@unmistakablefest.com
#steam #gameDev #indieDev #wishlist #indieGameDev
Unmistakable Steam Festival champions artists and animators who break conventions and push the boundaries of visual storytelling in games
Oct 8 - 12
@unmistakablefest.com
#steam #gameDev #indieDev #wishlist #indieGameDev
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NEW: Ahead of the SpaceX IPO, we tracked hundreds of promises that Elon Musk has made over the years (FSD, Mars etc). His success rate is… not good. And it’s getting worse. Some actual data in our months-long analysis here: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Elon Musk Laid Out 602 Goals. We Counted How Many He Hit. (Gift Article)
The billionaire has stated many plans for his businesses, but has delivered only some of what he said he would, when he said he would, according to a Times analysis.
www.nytimes.com
June 2, 2026 at 3:36 PM
NEW: Ahead of the SpaceX IPO, we tracked hundreds of promises that Elon Musk has made over the years (FSD, Mars etc). His success rate is… not good. And it’s getting worse. Some actual data in our months-long analysis here: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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this game is so adorable it melts my cold heart, having a good time doing otter things!
Swim, dive, and explore as a curious sea otter far from home in Otterly Lost, featured in Wholesome Direct 2026 and releasing today. "Meet charming animals, discover hidden places, use tools, and solve light challenges as you make your way back with your favorite rock by your side."
September 24, 2026 at 10:56 PM
this game is so adorable it melts my cold heart, having a good time doing otter things!
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In recent years, the media has quietly begun to change the way in which it writes about Bobby Kotick, the former CEO of Activision Blizzard.
PMG investigates how Kotick used the threat of defamation to reshape his legacy in the games business, one article at a time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKwp...
PMG investigates how Kotick used the threat of defamation to reshape his legacy in the games business, one article at a time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKwp...
Inside Bobby Kotick's Campaign Against the Press
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
September 24, 2026 at 2:30 PM
In recent years, the media has quietly begun to change the way in which it writes about Bobby Kotick, the former CEO of Activision Blizzard.
PMG investigates how Kotick used the threat of defamation to reshape his legacy in the games business, one article at a time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKwp...
PMG investigates how Kotick used the threat of defamation to reshape his legacy in the games business, one article at a time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKwp...
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Usual June takes place in the fictional Midwest town of Fen Harbor, but you’ll also be exploring somewhere ...otherworldly??
Play the Usual June demo on Steam to learn more about this other place. 👀 Full game coming October 28th!
store.steampowered.com/app/2702430/...
Play the Usual June demo on Steam to learn more about this other place. 👀 Full game coming October 28th!
store.steampowered.com/app/2702430/...
September 24, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Usual June takes place in the fictional Midwest town of Fen Harbor, but you’ll also be exploring somewhere ...otherworldly??
Play the Usual June demo on Steam to learn more about this other place. 👀 Full game coming October 28th!
store.steampowered.com/app/2702430/...
Play the Usual June demo on Steam to learn more about this other place. 👀 Full game coming October 28th!
store.steampowered.com/app/2702430/...
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Even with a completely reimagined visual and mechanical style, Moonlighter still strikes all of familiar notes.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Impressions – Like A Warm Tunic
Escape work by pretending to work.
theindieinformer.com
September 23, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Even with a completely reimagined visual and mechanical style, Moonlighter still strikes all of familiar notes.
New #Meta 100g #VR Headset is another
very impressive piece of hardware
Their software sucks
Their privacy sucks.
Not buying the "rethink" there.
I wish a diff. company would execute these designs & invest with same enthusiasm.
But they are doing a much better job @ hardware
#virtualReality
very impressive piece of hardware
Their software sucks
Their privacy sucks.
Not buying the "rethink" there.
I wish a diff. company would execute these designs & invest with same enthusiasm.
But they are doing a much better job @ hardware
#virtualReality
September 24, 2026 at 12:24 AM
New #Meta 100g #VR Headset is another
very impressive piece of hardware
Their software sucks
Their privacy sucks.
Not buying the "rethink" there.
I wish a diff. company would execute these designs & invest with same enthusiasm.
But they are doing a much better job @ hardware
#virtualReality
very impressive piece of hardware
Their software sucks
Their privacy sucks.
Not buying the "rethink" there.
I wish a diff. company would execute these designs & invest with same enthusiasm.
But they are doing a much better job @ hardware
#virtualReality
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I did a film poster!
Ray Gunn – Watch the trailer for the new pulp sci-fi film from Brad Bird bit.ly/4jjJgD9
#RayGunn #film #animated #scifi #BradBird #SamRockwell #ScarlettJohansson #TomWaits #AlanTuddyk #MattBerry #BobbyCannavale
#RayGunn #film #animated #scifi #BradBird #SamRockwell #ScarlettJohansson #TomWaits #AlanTuddyk #MattBerry #BobbyCannavale
September 23, 2026 at 2:43 PM
I did a film poster!
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There's still tickets for Sunday which is packed with brilliant talks by @jon.inkle.co @sagarberoshi.bsky.social @baroness.bsky.social @grundislav.games @grickle.bsky.social @eviltrout.com @cressup.bsky.social @trsasamccabe.bsky.social and even... ME
Full schedule here: www.adventurexpo.org/schedule
Full schedule here: www.adventurexpo.org/schedule
#AdvX26 Saturday tickets (regular rate) are SOLD OUT!
No tickets in your inventory yet?
Solve the puzzle by grabbing your regular weekend/Sunday (or concession rate, if eligible) tickets today!
Tickets: buytickets.at/adventurexconferencescic/2339289
Info: adventurexpo.org
No tickets in your inventory yet?
Solve the puzzle by grabbing your regular weekend/Sunday (or concession rate, if eligible) tickets today!
Tickets: buytickets.at/adventurexconferencescic/2339289
Info: adventurexpo.org
September 23, 2026 at 2:12 PM
There's still tickets for Sunday which is packed with brilliant talks by @jon.inkle.co @sagarberoshi.bsky.social @baroness.bsky.social @grundislav.games @grickle.bsky.social @eviltrout.com @cressup.bsky.social @trsasamccabe.bsky.social and even... ME
Full schedule here: www.adventurexpo.org/schedule
Full schedule here: www.adventurexpo.org/schedule
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GDoCExpo is this week.
World-class one-track online conference.
Sliding-scale tickets, nothing gated by price.
Open captions, immediate VODs.
$21K in no-strings dev grants.
Front-page Steam Sale + Direct, no fees.
Watch Parties around the world.
No unpaid speakers, mods, labor.
Come see it.
World-class one-track online conference.
Sliding-scale tickets, nothing gated by price.
Open captions, immediate VODs.
$21K in no-strings dev grants.
Front-page Steam Sale + Direct, no fees.
Watch Parties around the world.
No unpaid speakers, mods, labor.
Come see it.
The global game community is diverse. The industry isn't.
GDoCExpo is an online conference that exists to close that gap. Celebrate creativity & culture in games w/ us!
This week: talks, panels, interviews, networking, community demos, Direct, grant awards & watch parties! Who we are & what we do👇🏽
GDoCExpo is an online conference that exists to close that gap. Celebrate creativity & culture in games w/ us!
This week: talks, panels, interviews, networking, community demos, Direct, grant awards & watch parties! Who we are & what we do👇🏽
September 21, 2026 at 6:25 PM
GDoCExpo is this week.
World-class one-track online conference.
Sliding-scale tickets, nothing gated by price.
Open captions, immediate VODs.
$21K in no-strings dev grants.
Front-page Steam Sale + Direct, no fees.
Watch Parties around the world.
No unpaid speakers, mods, labor.
Come see it.
World-class one-track online conference.
Sliding-scale tickets, nothing gated by price.
Open captions, immediate VODs.
$21K in no-strings dev grants.
Front-page Steam Sale + Direct, no fees.
Watch Parties around the world.
No unpaid speakers, mods, labor.
Come see it.
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The global game community is diverse. The industry isn't.
GDoCExpo is an online conference that exists to close that gap. Celebrate creativity & culture in games w/ us!
This week: talks, panels, interviews, networking, community demos, Direct, grant awards & watch parties! Who we are & what we do👇🏽
GDoCExpo is an online conference that exists to close that gap. Celebrate creativity & culture in games w/ us!
This week: talks, panels, interviews, networking, community demos, Direct, grant awards & watch parties! Who we are & what we do👇🏽
September 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The global game community is diverse. The industry isn't.
GDoCExpo is an online conference that exists to close that gap. Celebrate creativity & culture in games w/ us!
This week: talks, panels, interviews, networking, community demos, Direct, grant awards & watch parties! Who we are & what we do👇🏽
GDoCExpo is an online conference that exists to close that gap. Celebrate creativity & culture in games w/ us!
This week: talks, panels, interviews, networking, community demos, Direct, grant awards & watch parties! Who we are & what we do👇🏽
Making America Great Again and Again and Again...
Sen. Susan Collins helped steer millions in federal defense contracts to Navatek, whose CEO illegally funneled thousands of dollars to her campaign.
The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers.
Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵
The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers.
Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵
September 22, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Making America Great Again and Again and Again...
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For my newsletter, I tracked down the innocuous Human Rights Campaign video about gender affirming care that got clipped misleadingly for a Texas Republican attack ad on Democrat James Talarico.
www.burnsnotice.com/this-republi...
www.burnsnotice.com/this-republi...
This Republican Super PAC Attack Ad is Lying to You
Texas PAC has bought $64 million in attack ads against Democrat James Talarico and it features menacingly edited segments of an otherwise innocuous Human Rights Campaign video.
www.burnsnotice.com
September 22, 2026 at 7:38 PM
For my newsletter, I tracked down the innocuous Human Rights Campaign video about gender affirming care that got clipped misleadingly for a Texas Republican attack ad on Democrat James Talarico.
www.burnsnotice.com/this-republi...
www.burnsnotice.com/this-republi...
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The Golden Joystick Awards will return on November 11, 2026! ✨🕹️
Nominees are revealed THIS FRIDAY September 25 at goldenjoysticks.com, where public voting opens for the first 21 categories, including Best Storytelling, Console Game of the Year, Best Lead Performer, and more.
Nominees are revealed THIS FRIDAY September 25 at goldenjoysticks.com, where public voting opens for the first 21 categories, including Best Storytelling, Console Game of the Year, Best Lead Performer, and more.
September 22, 2026 at 4:49 PM
The Golden Joystick Awards will return on November 11, 2026! ✨🕹️
Nominees are revealed THIS FRIDAY September 25 at goldenjoysticks.com, where public voting opens for the first 21 categories, including Best Storytelling, Console Game of the Year, Best Lead Performer, and more.
Nominees are revealed THIS FRIDAY September 25 at goldenjoysticks.com, where public voting opens for the first 21 categories, including Best Storytelling, Console Game of the Year, Best Lead Performer, and more.
NEW: The Big Break Showcase!
Discoverability is a thing 😭
Some studios have joined together: a cross-promo super storm, lending their audiences to new devs taking the first step
( @ same time, shouting out their own upcoming launches )
29 Sep, 7 PM CEST 🗓️
#gameDev #indieDev #indieGameDev #steam
Discoverability is a thing 😭
Some studios have joined together: a cross-promo super storm, lending their audiences to new devs taking the first step
( @ same time, shouting out their own upcoming launches )
29 Sep, 7 PM CEST 🗓️
#gameDev #indieDev #indieGameDev #steam
The Big Break Showcase 2026 | Trailer
YouTube video by Coffee Stain
www.youtube.com
September 22, 2026 at 4:32 PM
NEW: The Big Break Showcase!
Discoverability is a thing 😭
Some studios have joined together: a cross-promo super storm, lending their audiences to new devs taking the first step
( @ same time, shouting out their own upcoming launches )
29 Sep, 7 PM CEST 🗓️
#gameDev #indieDev #indieGameDev #steam
Discoverability is a thing 😭
Some studios have joined together: a cross-promo super storm, lending their audiences to new devs taking the first step
( @ same time, shouting out their own upcoming launches )
29 Sep, 7 PM CEST 🗓️
#gameDev #indieDev #indieGameDev #steam
🙉 Not listening to you #HORI
🙉 until you start talking about
🙉 when the SPLIT PAD PRO for
🙉 #Nintendo #Switch2 is coming out
What are we doing here? C'mon!!!
Announce THAT!
Release the hounds!
Get it done.
#gameDev #portableConsole #handheldGaming #consoleGaming #NintendoSwitch2
🖤🎮
🙉 until you start talking about
🙉 when the SPLIT PAD PRO for
🙉 #Nintendo #Switch2 is coming out
What are we doing here? C'mon!!!
Announce THAT!
Release the hounds!
Get it done.
#gameDev #portableConsole #handheldGaming #consoleGaming #NintendoSwitch2
🖤🎮
Hori announces new Hori Arcade Classic Pro for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and Windows 11 | Respec
It will support fighting games, arcade games, and the Arcade Archives series on Switch 2.
www.respec.net
September 21, 2026 at 10:07 PM
🙉 Not listening to you #HORI
🙉 until you start talking about
🙉 when the SPLIT PAD PRO for
🙉 #Nintendo #Switch2 is coming out
What are we doing here? C'mon!!!
Announce THAT!
Release the hounds!
Get it done.
#gameDev #portableConsole #handheldGaming #consoleGaming #NintendoSwitch2
🖤🎮
🙉 until you start talking about
🙉 when the SPLIT PAD PRO for
🙉 #Nintendo #Switch2 is coming out
What are we doing here? C'mon!!!
Announce THAT!
Release the hounds!
Get it done.
#gameDev #portableConsole #handheldGaming #consoleGaming #NintendoSwitch2
🖤🎮
Fixed a spare sub-woofer this weekend and
added it to the system in my office...
Never going back 👊
#hifi #stereo #rock&roll #altRock #40Hz #crankit #ThisOneGoesToEleven
added it to the system in my office...
Never going back 👊
#hifi #stereo #rock&roll #altRock #40Hz #crankit #ThisOneGoesToEleven
September 21, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Fixed a spare sub-woofer this weekend and
added it to the system in my office...
Never going back 👊
#hifi #stereo #rock&roll #altRock #40Hz #crankit #ThisOneGoesToEleven
added it to the system in my office...
Never going back 👊
#hifi #stereo #rock&roll #altRock #40Hz #crankit #ThisOneGoesToEleven
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Anyway, yes, it is a reference to David Lynch whose work has been very significant to me, but I didn't pick it just because I wanted to do a shoutout, I did it because it's a reference to him very specifically and intentionally saying "trans rights are human rights" and that shit is fucking true.
September 19, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Anyway, yes, it is a reference to David Lynch whose work has been very significant to me, but I didn't pick it just because I wanted to do a shoutout, I did it because it's a reference to him very specifically and intentionally saying "trans rights are human rights" and that shit is fucking true.
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NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT
RTs HUGELY APPRECIATED
🏌🏌🏼♂️🏌🏌️♀️⛳🛺
This is *Really Illegal Golf*
It's essentially Metal Gear Golf with Friends. Really.
- Multiplayer stealth golf
- Dodge security, stay alive, and sink that putt
- Free multiplayer demo available right now
store.steampowered.com/app/4115520/...
RTs HUGELY APPRECIATED
🏌🏌🏼♂️🏌🏌️♀️⛳🛺
This is *Really Illegal Golf*
It's essentially Metal Gear Golf with Friends. Really.
- Multiplayer stealth golf
- Dodge security, stay alive, and sink that putt
- Free multiplayer demo available right now
store.steampowered.com/app/4115520/...
September 20, 2026 at 4:03 PM
NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT
RTs HUGELY APPRECIATED
🏌🏌🏼♂️🏌🏌️♀️⛳🛺
This is *Really Illegal Golf*
It's essentially Metal Gear Golf with Friends. Really.
- Multiplayer stealth golf
- Dodge security, stay alive, and sink that putt
- Free multiplayer demo available right now
store.steampowered.com/app/4115520/...
RTs HUGELY APPRECIATED
🏌🏌🏼♂️🏌🏌️♀️⛳🛺
This is *Really Illegal Golf*
It's essentially Metal Gear Golf with Friends. Really.
- Multiplayer stealth golf
- Dodge security, stay alive, and sink that putt
- Free multiplayer demo available right now
store.steampowered.com/app/4115520/...
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PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026
YouTube video by PC Gamer
www.youtube.com
September 20, 2026 at 11:31 AM