Dan Maher
@danmaher.bsky.social
That's MISTER Pointyhead to you. I was the lead writer on TGA Game of the Year-winning ASTRO BOT.
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Dan Maher
@danmaher.bsky.social
· Dec 13
So, so happy for Team Asobi and their massive, much-deserved Game of the Year win at The Game Awards. I'm credited as 'Word Jockey' on the game, which means I had the privilege of naming all the stages, enemies and, best of all, the VIP bots + their Gatcha items. Dream job. Here's a few of my faves:
The Number of the Bins
October 9, 2026 at 1:45 PM
The Number of the Bins
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Hiii. I got made redundant over summer and job-hunting is SLOW so I'm very available for freelance work!
Over the last 15-20 years I've done a tonne of podcasts, streams, video interviews, photos, written articles/reviews, and drone stuff.
Proof that I don't suck: www.midnightcereal.com
Thanks!
Over the last 15-20 years I've done a tonne of podcasts, streams, video interviews, photos, written articles/reviews, and drone stuff.
Proof that I don't suck: www.midnightcereal.com
Thanks!
Portfolio | Midnight Cereal
Here's a showcase of photography and videography produced under the Midnight Cereal banner. Please have a look, but I'll be brutally honest with you: it's mostly photos of Hot Wheels cars.
www.midnightcereal.com
October 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Hiii. I got made redundant over summer and job-hunting is SLOW so I'm very available for freelance work!
Over the last 15-20 years I've done a tonne of podcasts, streams, video interviews, photos, written articles/reviews, and drone stuff.
Proof that I don't suck: www.midnightcereal.com
Thanks!
Over the last 15-20 years I've done a tonne of podcasts, streams, video interviews, photos, written articles/reviews, and drone stuff.
Proof that I don't suck: www.midnightcereal.com
Thanks!
Reposting for the morning crowd - trailers and Steam links within, or visit our Steam hub store.steampowered.com/curator/4509...
October 9, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Reposting for the morning crowd - trailers and Steam links within, or visit our Steam hub store.steampowered.com/curator/4509...
The October @convergence-gs.bsky.social Showcase just finished - if you missed it, there's a full summary on our Beehiiv convergence-radar.beehiiv.com/p/october-sh...
The Convergence Radar: October Showcase Special
A rundown of all the indie excellence featured during the latest Convergence Games Showcase.
convergence-radar.beehiiv.com
October 8, 2026 at 8:46 PM
The October @convergence-gs.bsky.social Showcase just finished - if you missed it, there's a full summary on our Beehiiv convergence-radar.beehiiv.com/p/october-sh...
hey the indie showcase i help showrun is tonight it will be a good one with great games please watch pray hands emoji
We are going LIVE TODAY at 7:30PM BST! Catch us on YouTube or Twitch for exclusive reveals, live gameplay, and even the chance to WIN free games and Turtle Beach gear!
October 8, 2026 at 2:05 PM
hey the indie showcase i help showrun is tonight it will be a good one with great games please watch pray hands emoji
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Alright, it's the final day of the Steam Sale! We've got seven hours left, and I've got eight whole articles of recommendations right here, all indexed in one place!
Steam Autumn Sale - Find Some of the Best Deals & Tips to Get the Most for Your Money
Steam-wide discounts and beyond until October 8th
www.steamhype.com
October 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Alright, it's the final day of the Steam Sale! We've got seven hours left, and I've got eight whole articles of recommendations right here, all indexed in one place!
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Tickets are moving *slowly* for this. Which is fine. I'm not expecting it to sell out. But it'd be really nice to get a few more bums on seats between now and Oct 14. It'll be good, promise!
Brighton game likers/devs, please share, tell yr pals, think positive thoughts, thank you.
Brighton game likers/devs, please share, tell yr pals, think positive thoughts, thank you.
Come and listen to people talk about how they made very different Alien games at very different times of game development. Did license holders 'get' video games in the 90s? What had changed by the 2010s?
Enjoy a tasty cocktail with the cost of entry, and play select Alien games.
luma.com/p4pjgibd
Enjoy a tasty cocktail with the cost of entry, and play select Alien games.
luma.com/p4pjgibd
Aliens: The Video Games: In Conversation · Luma
Join author Mike Diver in conversation with Steve Collett (Alien 3, 1993) and Howard Rayner (Alien: Isolation, 2014), for an insightful chat about making Alien…
luma.com
October 1, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Tickets are moving *slowly* for this. Which is fine. I'm not expecting it to sell out. But it'd be really nice to get a few more bums on seats between now and Oct 14. It'll be good, promise!
Brighton game likers/devs, please share, tell yr pals, think positive thoughts, thank you.
Brighton game likers/devs, please share, tell yr pals, think positive thoughts, thank you.
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What on earth is happening?
September 18, 2026 at 7:11 AM
What on earth is happening?
The talented and seemingly indefatigable @dominictarason.com is behind this and STILL he manages to deliver our weekly Cpnvergence newsletter. What a star. convergence-radar.beehiiv.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:01 AM
The talented and seemingly indefatigable @dominictarason.com is behind this and STILL he manages to deliver our weekly Cpnvergence newsletter. What a star. convergence-radar.beehiiv.com
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It was exactly ten years ago today, on my 33rd birthday, that I posted this comic online.
September 13, 2026 at 11:54 PM
It was exactly ten years ago today, on my 33rd birthday, that I posted this comic online.
Our newsletter is great! Subscribe!
My latest Convergence Indie Showcase newsletter is up! I got to ramble about Blood Dungeon and the weirdest Sonic fangame ever made...
The Convergence Radar: Best New Indies September 9 2026
Blood Dungeon, Garden of Witches and Eslabong are this week's best indies. Plus! The death and rebirth of horror games demystified, a community eulogy in the form of Doom levels, and the true story be...
convergence-radar.beehiiv.com
September 9, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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This is today.
Come along if you like video games and Alien and Alien video games.
Come along if you like video games and Alien and Alien video games.
5th Sept @loading.bar - 129 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0PH.
Myself, @ultrabrilliant.xyz and @sammgreer.bsky.social will be talking about Alien games and our Alien games books.
There will be playable Alien/s games and quite possibly an Alien-inspired cocktail.
7pm ish start? Go on then.
Myself, @ultrabrilliant.xyz and @sammgreer.bsky.social will be talking about Alien games and our Alien games books.
There will be playable Alien/s games and quite possibly an Alien-inspired cocktail.
7pm ish start? Go on then.
September 5, 2026 at 12:37 AM
This is today.
Come along if you like video games and Alien and Alien video games.
Come along if you like video games and Alien and Alien video games.
Dominic continues to produce an excellent (and packed!) weekly newsletter for my company's indie showcase (@convergence-gs.bsky.social). Always full of great game and long-read/watch recommendations, plus game key giveaways. Get subscribing!
The latest Convergence Indie Showcase newsletter is up, and once again, I get to hoot and holler about cool games things.
The Convergence Radar: Three flavours of weird indie platforming – all delicious
Whether you’re chasing high scores or just looking for a nice long video to unwind with, we’ve got you covered in this week’s indie roundup.
convergence-radar.beehiiv.com
September 3, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Dominic continues to produce an excellent (and packed!) weekly newsletter for my company's indie showcase (@convergence-gs.bsky.social). Always full of great game and long-read/watch recommendations, plus game key giveaways. Get subscribing!
Plan a horrorfest using only your first name.
Dawn of the Dead
Alien
Nightmare On Elm St, A
In the Mouth of Madness
Eden Lake
Let The Right One In
Dawn of the Dead
Alien
Nightmare On Elm St, A
In the Mouth of Madness
Eden Lake
Let The Right One In
Plan a horrorfest using only your first name.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Red Rooms
Exorcist III
Viy
Occult
Rituals
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Red Rooms
Exorcist III
Viy
Occult
Rituals
Plan a horrorfest using only your first name.
Kwaidan
Evil Dead 2
Lake Mungo
Long Weekend
You're Next
Kwaidan
Evil Dead 2
Lake Mungo
Long Weekend
You're Next
August 28, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Plan a horrorfest using only your first name.
Dawn of the Dead
Alien
Nightmare On Elm St, A
In the Mouth of Madness
Eden Lake
Let The Right One In
Dawn of the Dead
Alien
Nightmare On Elm St, A
In the Mouth of Madness
Eden Lake
Let The Right One In
1. Pray...for...Mojo.
2. Feels like I'm wearing nothing at all! Nothing at all! NOTHING AT ALL!
3. The goggles do nothing.
4. Are they saying "boo" or "Boo-urns"?
5. The most rewarding part was when he gave me the money.
Bonus: IT'S WHISPER QUIET
2. Feels like I'm wearing nothing at all! Nothing at all! NOTHING AT ALL!
3. The goggles do nothing.
4. Are they saying "boo" or "Boo-urns"?
5. The most rewarding part was when he gave me the money.
Bonus: IT'S WHISPER QUIET
The 5 Simpsons lines I’ve uttered most off the top of my head
1. I can see through time!
2. Well if it isn't little, uh, boy.
3. Oh my God, what's happening now?!
4. Ooh, Ice Creamville! No, Screamville. AHHH!
5. That's it, I'm outta here!
1. I can see through time!
2. Well if it isn't little, uh, boy.
3. Oh my God, what's happening now?!
4. Ooh, Ice Creamville! No, Screamville. AHHH!
5. That's it, I'm outta here!
The 5 Simpsons lines I’ve uttered most off the top of my head
1. I can see through time!
2. On closer inspection, these are loafers.
3. Where's your messiah now, Flanders?
4. And so we enter... endgame.
5. Explain how! Money can be exchanged for goods and services.
1. I can see through time!
2. On closer inspection, these are loafers.
3. Where's your messiah now, Flanders?
4. And so we enter... endgame.
5. Explain how! Money can be exchanged for goods and services.
August 25, 2026 at 10:04 AM
1. Pray...for...Mojo.
2. Feels like I'm wearing nothing at all! Nothing at all! NOTHING AT ALL!
3. The goggles do nothing.
4. Are they saying "boo" or "Boo-urns"?
5. The most rewarding part was when he gave me the money.
Bonus: IT'S WHISPER QUIET
2. Feels like I'm wearing nothing at all! Nothing at all! NOTHING AT ALL!
3. The goggles do nothing.
4. Are they saying "boo" or "Boo-urns"?
5. The most rewarding part was when he gave me the money.
Bonus: IT'S WHISPER QUIET
Very excited to say that I've been brought out of presenting retirement to co-host this excellent showcase with the lovely Haz Dullul! There's a ton of good stuff to look forward to - and there's even a Datablast for the Bad Influence! hedz, so make you get your VCRs ready.
Spread the word🔁
Join us on 24 August 2026 at 20:00 CEST / 19:00 BST / 14:00 EST / 11:00 PST
World Premieres, World Exclusives, First Looks and more from some of the biggest names in retro gaming.
Join us on 24 August 2026 at 20:00 CEST / 19:00 BST / 14:00 EST / 11:00 PST
World Premieres, World Exclusives, First Looks and more from some of the biggest names in retro gaming.
August 24, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Very excited to say that I've been brought out of presenting retirement to co-host this excellent showcase with the lovely Haz Dullul! There's a ton of good stuff to look forward to - and there's even a Datablast for the Bad Influence! hedz, so make you get your VCRs ready.
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A Review of the Guardian’s Review of Channel 4’s ‘The Great ADHD Myth?’
theneuroscienceofeve...
I reviewed the Guardian's review of The Great ADHD Myth, and found it... well, lacking doesn't really do it justice.
#ADHD #Channel4 #Guardian #Neurodivergence
theneuroscienceofeve...
I reviewed the Guardian's review of The Great ADHD Myth, and found it... well, lacking doesn't really do it justice.
#ADHD #Channel4 #Guardian #Neurodivergence
August 19, 2026 at 5:28 PM
A Review of the Guardian’s Review of Channel 4’s ‘The Great ADHD Myth?’
theneuroscienceofeve...
I reviewed the Guardian's review of The Great ADHD Myth, and found it... well, lacking doesn't really do it justice.
#ADHD #Channel4 #Guardian #Neurodivergence
theneuroscienceofeve...
I reviewed the Guardian's review of The Great ADHD Myth, and found it... well, lacking doesn't really do it justice.
#ADHD #Channel4 #Guardian #Neurodivergence
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Blogged it. Happy Hater Week. aftermath.site/war-crime-n6...
Do Not Buy The War Crime N64
There's so many ways to play the N64. You do not need to support Palmer Luckey's little project.
aftermath.site
July 30, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Blogged it. Happy Hater Week. aftermath.site/war-crime-n6...
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Just a little reminder to everyone:
Algorithms are useless. It's very hard to find cool stuff without being shown it by someone else.
So if you find something cool - a band, a game, a video essay or anything else - share it and tell people about it.
And thanks to anyone who does! You're cool!
Algorithms are useless. It's very hard to find cool stuff without being shown it by someone else.
So if you find something cool - a band, a game, a video essay or anything else - share it and tell people about it.
And thanks to anyone who does! You're cool!
July 26, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Just a little reminder to everyone:
Algorithms are useless. It's very hard to find cool stuff without being shown it by someone else.
So if you find something cool - a band, a game, a video essay or anything else - share it and tell people about it.
And thanks to anyone who does! You're cool!
Algorithms are useless. It's very hard to find cool stuff without being shown it by someone else.
So if you find something cool - a band, a game, a video essay or anything else - share it and tell people about it.
And thanks to anyone who does! You're cool!
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I made a website that lets you cut out old magazines from the internet archive (or any PDFs you own) and make collage art out of them:
✂️ clipart.studio
✂️ clipart.studio
July 9, 2026 at 9:31 PM
I made a website that lets you cut out old magazines from the internet archive (or any PDFs you own) and make collage art out of them:
✂️ clipart.studio
✂️ clipart.studio
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A massive and critically acclaimed story with:
Greek mythology & gods
Witches
A painful journey of self-worth
I guess The Odyssey and Magic of Myths have some things in common...
Get your bundle of our fantasy series with 15% off using the code Odyssey26 via brothersonbooks.gumroad.com/l/hudgy
Greek mythology & gods
Witches
A painful journey of self-worth
I guess The Odyssey and Magic of Myths have some things in common...
Get your bundle of our fantasy series with 15% off using the code Odyssey26 via brothersonbooks.gumroad.com/l/hudgy
Magic of Myths: Season 3 and Magic of Myths: Complete Edition bundle (paperbacks)
Get the critically acclaimed Magic of Myths: Season 1 + 2, the bestselling spin-off Magic of Myths: Faerie AND Magic of Myths: Season 3 together for the perfect entry to the series, for a discounted p...
brothersonbooks.gumroad.com
July 24, 2026 at 3:54 PM
A massive and critically acclaimed story with:
Greek mythology & gods
Witches
A painful journey of self-worth
I guess The Odyssey and Magic of Myths have some things in common...
Get your bundle of our fantasy series with 15% off using the code Odyssey26 via brothersonbooks.gumroad.com/l/hudgy
Greek mythology & gods
Witches
A painful journey of self-worth
I guess The Odyssey and Magic of Myths have some things in common...
Get your bundle of our fantasy series with 15% off using the code Odyssey26 via brothersonbooks.gumroad.com/l/hudgy
Great read. Awful man (and awful wife, it seems).
Jes Staley, ex-Barclays CEO to Jeffrey Epstein:
'“You want to know why we are not São Paulo, watch the TV adds [sic] on the Super Bowl...Its all about hip Blacks in hip cars with white women. The group that should be in the streets, has been bought off. by Jay Z.”
www.theringer.com/2026/07/23/m...
'“You want to know why we are not São Paulo, watch the TV adds [sic] on the Super Bowl...Its all about hip Blacks in hip cars with white women. The group that should be in the streets, has been bought off. by Jay Z.”
www.theringer.com/2026/07/23/m...
This Has Always Been Jay-Z’s Blueprint
Jay-Z said 2026 will be a year of “all offense.” Here’s what that really means.
www.theringer.com
July 24, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Great read. Awful man (and awful wife, it seems).