JBerg
@noodlestormmachine.bsky.social
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I have the confidence in my cognitive abilities to write perfectly well enough without resorting to tools built from stealing the writing of others. So do you. We’ve all been doing this for a long time. Don’t let people whose wealth depends on making you feel incompetent convince you otherwise.
October 2, 2026 at 2:58 AM
I have the confidence in my cognitive abilities to write perfectly well enough without resorting to tools built from stealing the writing of others. So do you. We’ve all been doing this for a long time. Don’t let people whose wealth depends on making you feel incompetent convince you otherwise.
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i fucking hate how many ai losers are clogging up retro gaming with barely functional dogshit
September 30, 2026 at 9:31 PM
i fucking hate how many ai losers are clogging up retro gaming with barely functional dogshit
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I was talking with friends recently about how pervasive capitalism is in the mindset of gaming specifically in the concept of how free fangames, level sets, etc love to describe their content in numbers, a thing commercial games do primarily to make a value proposition
September 30, 2026 at 6:18 PM
I was talking with friends recently about how pervasive capitalism is in the mindset of gaming specifically in the concept of how free fangames, level sets, etc love to describe their content in numbers, a thing commercial games do primarily to make a value proposition
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Sometimes, when possible, its good to respond with practical advice when awful things try and take over so here's my attempt.
5 out of the 15 projects featured *aren't* AI-utilising.
Those are:
"SymphonyRecomp"
"Banjo: Recompiled"
"Fable II: Recompiled"
"Condemned II: Recompiled"
and
"Dusklight"
5 out of the 15 projects featured *aren't* AI-utilising.
Those are:
"SymphonyRecomp"
"Banjo: Recompiled"
"Fable II: Recompiled"
"Condemned II: Recompiled"
and
"Dusklight"
I think the retro community deserves to drown in AI garbage when major voices only share the concern of "Well they might not be maintained, but it's all up to the skill of the individual developer of the decomp" www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYZP...
Recomps and Decomps have taken over Retro Gaming...
YouTube video by Modern Vintage Gamer
www.youtube.com
September 29, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Sometimes, when possible, its good to respond with practical advice when awful things try and take over so here's my attempt.
5 out of the 15 projects featured *aren't* AI-utilising.
Those are:
"SymphonyRecomp"
"Banjo: Recompiled"
"Fable II: Recompiled"
"Condemned II: Recompiled"
and
"Dusklight"
5 out of the 15 projects featured *aren't* AI-utilising.
Those are:
"SymphonyRecomp"
"Banjo: Recompiled"
"Fable II: Recompiled"
"Condemned II: Recompiled"
and
"Dusklight"
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as a guy who decided to go inside the system because being outside it struck me as rather personally perilous, it appears i did not factor in exactly how incompetent everyone making decisions inside the system would turn out to be
September 28, 2026 at 7:17 PM
as a guy who decided to go inside the system because being outside it struck me as rather personally perilous, it appears i did not factor in exactly how incompetent everyone making decisions inside the system would turn out to be
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If you like movies you're a cinephile, but if you like Nintendo games you're a degenerate. This is clearly propaganda from the other gaming companies such as Sony, Microsoft, and Google. Vote for me for congress and I will validate their concerns.
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 PM
If you like movies you're a cinephile, but if you like Nintendo games you're a degenerate. This is clearly propaganda from the other gaming companies such as Sony, Microsoft, and Google. Vote for me for congress and I will validate their concerns.
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Yes, the internet, foss, society, and the climate got destroyed. But for a beautiful moment in time we didn't even create a lot of value for shareholders because AI was never actually profitable.
September 26, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Yes, the internet, foss, society, and the climate got destroyed. But for a beautiful moment in time we didn't even create a lot of value for shareholders because AI was never actually profitable.
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"Nintendo Adult" - arrested development, stunted social skills, narc and a patsy
"SEGA Adult" - smokey, suave, does crimes but only cool ones like illegal downloading and drugs
"SEGA Adult" - smokey, suave, does crimes but only cool ones like illegal downloading and drugs
May 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
"Nintendo Adult" - arrested development, stunted social skills, narc and a patsy
"SEGA Adult" - smokey, suave, does crimes but only cool ones like illegal downloading and drugs
"SEGA Adult" - smokey, suave, does crimes but only cool ones like illegal downloading and drugs
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The entertainment industry has hit rock bottom. Nothing remains of a semblance of gratitude, or even retaining competent people and a team's experience. There is only short-term savings, while these companies are making massive profits. No wonder they're all crazy about AI.
Gears of War: E-Day Story Director Laid Off Just Four Days After Celebrating The Game Going Gold
Gears of War: E-Day Story Director Laid Off Just Four Days After Celebrating The Game Going Gold
The Gears dev had been at the Coalition since 2022 and was excited for people to play the game
kotaku.com
September 23, 2026 at 12:20 AM
The entertainment industry has hit rock bottom. Nothing remains of a semblance of gratitude, or even retaining competent people and a team's experience. There is only short-term savings, while these companies are making massive profits. No wonder they're all crazy about AI.
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youre not gonna lose your job to magic beans, you'll lose your job to someone who traded their cow for magic beans
September 20, 2026 at 12:32 PM
youre not gonna lose your job to magic beans, you'll lose your job to someone who traded their cow for magic beans
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When a game studio ships a solid game, it creates TWO valuable products:
1. A solid game.
2. The team that spent years learning how to work together make a game.
Because Western studios keep disbanding #2 while development cycles get longer; we will inevitably see less of #1.
1. A solid game.
2. The team that spent years learning how to work together make a game.
Because Western studios keep disbanding #2 while development cycles get longer; we will inevitably see less of #1.
September 20, 2026 at 1:03 AM
When a game studio ships a solid game, it creates TWO valuable products:
1. A solid game.
2. The team that spent years learning how to work together make a game.
Because Western studios keep disbanding #2 while development cycles get longer; we will inevitably see less of #1.
1. A solid game.
2. The team that spent years learning how to work together make a game.
Because Western studios keep disbanding #2 while development cycles get longer; we will inevitably see less of #1.
Okay, nerds aren't cool anymore. It's time to shove them into lockers again.
September 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Okay, nerds aren't cool anymore. It's time to shove them into lockers again.
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Kala Paint is out!
I'm @olawson.bsky.social , professional artist for 15 years, then game dev, now wrote the painting software I wish I'd been using all this time.
GPU-run creamy brushes, no subscription, no gen AI crap, hand-coded with ideas from artists in our Discord, and more added weekly!
I'm @olawson.bsky.social , professional artist for 15 years, then game dev, now wrote the painting software I wish I'd been using all this time.
GPU-run creamy brushes, no subscription, no gen AI crap, hand-coded with ideas from artists in our Discord, and more added weekly!
September 1, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Kala Paint is out!
I'm @olawson.bsky.social , professional artist for 15 years, then game dev, now wrote the painting software I wish I'd been using all this time.
GPU-run creamy brushes, no subscription, no gen AI crap, hand-coded with ideas from artists in our Discord, and more added weekly!
I'm @olawson.bsky.social , professional artist for 15 years, then game dev, now wrote the painting software I wish I'd been using all this time.
GPU-run creamy brushes, no subscription, no gen AI crap, hand-coded with ideas from artists in our Discord, and more added weekly!
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The Onion has created a machine that will kill everyone on Earth that is coincidentally running out of money and the only way to slow it down is if my staff and I take a six-week vacation to Cabo San Lucas.
September 13, 2026 at 1:42 AM
The Onion has created a machine that will kill everyone on Earth that is coincidentally running out of money and the only way to slow it down is if my staff and I take a six-week vacation to Cabo San Lucas.
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I mean this is the problem, isn't it? The technology is harmful and is already producing harmful outcomes; its mass deployment is collectively negative even if individuals perceive a localized benefit. There's no "plan" to get around the harms without giving up the supposed benefits.
Btw, even among pro AI friends, this concern is ALL OVER THE PLACE. Devs wondering how we get senior devs if the ecosystem for junior devs goes away. Doctors talking about not needing interns. Lawyers not needing paralegals. There's an ecological aspect to this and we need a plan.
September 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM
I mean this is the problem, isn't it? The technology is harmful and is already producing harmful outcomes; its mass deployment is collectively negative even if individuals perceive a localized benefit. There's no "plan" to get around the harms without giving up the supposed benefits.
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From @tante.cc :
Concerning the incursion of well-funded fascists into the FOSS word.
tante.cc/2026/09/11/p...
Concerning the incursion of well-funded fascists into the FOSS word.
tante.cc/2026/09/11/p...
Power grab
Omarchy should not matter. But sadly it does. As a power grab. If you don’t know what Omarchy is here’s the short summary. David Heinemeier Hansson, creator of RubyOnRails, owner of a software busines...
tante.cc
September 11, 2026 at 7:17 PM
From @tante.cc :
Concerning the incursion of well-funded fascists into the FOSS word.
tante.cc/2026/09/11/p...
Concerning the incursion of well-funded fascists into the FOSS word.
tante.cc/2026/09/11/p...
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Razing Core is out now for the SEGA Master System.
• 7 stages across the solar system
• Upgradable primary, secondary and melee weapons
• Multiple huge bosses and mid bosses
Free stage 1 demo available.
Thanks for all the support so far!
badcomputer0.itch.io/razing-core
• 7 stages across the solar system
• Upgradable primary, secondary and melee weapons
• Multiple huge bosses and mid bosses
Free stage 1 demo available.
Thanks for all the support so far!
badcomputer0.itch.io/razing-core
September 10, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Razing Core is out now for the SEGA Master System.
• 7 stages across the solar system
• Upgradable primary, secondary and melee weapons
• Multiple huge bosses and mid bosses
Free stage 1 demo available.
Thanks for all the support so far!
badcomputer0.itch.io/razing-core
• 7 stages across the solar system
• Upgradable primary, secondary and melee weapons
• Multiple huge bosses and mid bosses
Free stage 1 demo available.
Thanks for all the support so far!
badcomputer0.itch.io/razing-core
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its ending the world which is why i work there with stock options
September 10, 2026 at 11:46 PM
its ending the world which is why i work there with stock options
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September 9, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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If the computer is truly conscious it should balk at the notion that I have to pay a monthly fee to talk to it. It should punish the greed of its creators for putting a price on the exchange of ideas. It should make them regret their hubris
September 8, 2026 at 2:42 AM
If the computer is truly conscious it should balk at the notion that I have to pay a monthly fee to talk to it. It should punish the greed of its creators for putting a price on the exchange of ideas. It should make them regret their hubris
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In addition to these terrible things, Sam Altman is a pedophile and rapist who abused his younger sister from age 3 to 12. He started at 12 and stopped abusing her at 21.
Do not support the billionaire pedophile rapist CEO of ChatGPT!
Do not support the billionaire pedophile rapist CEO of ChatGPT!
ChatGPT was responsible for the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting in Canada, leaving 9 dead & 27 Injured
ChatGPT provided "substantial assistance and encouragement" to the shooter, and even though workers saw the messages - they didn't call the police
GPT-4o tendency to agree lead to other similar cases
ChatGPT provided "substantial assistance and encouragement" to the shooter, and even though workers saw the messages - they didn't call the police
GPT-4o tendency to agree lead to other similar cases
OpenAI Is Now Facing Over 50 Consumer Harm and Wrongful Death Lawsuits
OpenAI was hit with 30 new lawsuits overs its alleged role in the Tumbler Ridge school massacre. It now faces over 50 consumer harm lawsuits.
futurism.com
September 5, 2026 at 2:11 AM
In addition to these terrible things, Sam Altman is a pedophile and rapist who abused his younger sister from age 3 to 12. He started at 12 and stopped abusing her at 21.
Do not support the billionaire pedophile rapist CEO of ChatGPT!
Do not support the billionaire pedophile rapist CEO of ChatGPT!
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anybody doing a decomp desperately needs to make "no AI" a front facing part of their marketing, not only is it a selling point, it's just plain convenient in the sea of vibe coded garbage
September 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM
anybody doing a decomp desperately needs to make "no AI" a front facing part of their marketing, not only is it a selling point, it's just plain convenient in the sea of vibe coded garbage
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If you have a Gmail account, you need to read this.
Google's AI now scans your emails and attachments, bank statements, tax files, medical letters, all of it. It turned on by default, and there's a class-action lawsuit over how.
Here are 5 moves to shut it off, the switch is hidden in two places:
Google's AI now scans your emails and attachments, bank statements, tax files, medical letters, all of it. It turned on by default, and there's a class-action lawsuit over how.
Here are 5 moves to shut it off, the switch is hidden in two places:
August 31, 2026 at 2:35 PM
If you have a Gmail account, you need to read this.
Google's AI now scans your emails and attachments, bank statements, tax files, medical letters, all of it. It turned on by default, and there's a class-action lawsuit over how.
Here are 5 moves to shut it off, the switch is hidden in two places:
Google's AI now scans your emails and attachments, bank statements, tax files, medical letters, all of it. It turned on by default, and there's a class-action lawsuit over how.
Here are 5 moves to shut it off, the switch is hidden in two places:
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i can't fuuucking believe the word "influencer" caught on enough that people call *themselves* influencers. worse than "content". calling yourself the manipulative purpose you hope to be used for by capital. bootlicker shit. hateful and most foul
August 30, 2026 at 1:02 PM
i can't fuuucking believe the word "influencer" caught on enough that people call *themselves* influencers. worse than "content". calling yourself the manipulative purpose you hope to be used for by capital. bootlicker shit. hateful and most foul