This past week I seemingly got possessed by the spirit of Stephen King and wrote a ton. At least that’s the only explanation I can think of for my sudden burst of productivity. Got that and more for you, so let’s get started. ## Interesting Stuff ### Let’s Stay Human - Caitlin Johnstone If someone you know doesn’t hate AI enough, [let them read this](https://share.google/GHwo2073AvIRVxfbt). ### Digital Pet Jam [You need to make a little guy](https://itch.io/jam/digital-pet-jam). It is calling to you. Plus there are resources here for you to help get started, so use 'em. ### Overworld Lotta game news out here, and sometimes it’s hard to find it all. [Overworld](https://www.overworld.vg/)curates it all for you. ## Planted Recently ### Blog Post: Making Plans [[2026-08-02 - Making Plans|Just some thoughts]] about being the guy that plans shit. ### Introducing Old Games to Others I love sharing my favorite obscure shit with people, but it’s important to [[Introducing Old Games to Others|do it properly]]. ### Basic Media Analysis is Good The alternative title for this one was [[Basic Media Analysis is Good|literally any thinking at all is good]]. ### Thoughts on Streaming Games In a phrase: [[Thoughts on Streaming Games|better than expected]]. ### GG Habibi Episode 11 [This week](https://gghabibi.captivate.fm/episode/i-got-al-to-talk-about-feet-like-3-times-this-episode) I talk about my surprising enjoyment of **Star Wars Outlaws**, Al talks about the ending of **Mina the Hollower**, and we lament the state of Square Enix in 2026. Also feet are discussed. ## Media Corner ### Games Honestly just kind of bouncing around. I've been on my **Thor** a lot lately, so I might post about some of that stuff soon. Playing: - [[Star Wars Outlaws]] - **Octopath Traveler 0** * **SaGa Emerald Beyond** * You wouldn’t know it because I never talk about it, but I am always playing **Emerald Beyond**. I’m 100s of hours in and still haven’t seen everything. Might have to update my top 25 soon. * **Digital Devil Saga 2** ### TV/Film - **Spider-Man: Brand New Day** ### Music - **Banger, Automatic** - Macross 82-99 ## Status Update I wanna be excited for **Marvel Tokon**, especially because of all the melanin in its cast, but it’s kinda hard to when: 1. Everyone I know is better at fighting games than me 2. The Colorado FGC is localized in fucking *Westminister* of all places 3. I can’t buy it until my severance pay kicks in anyways I’ll likely just watch from afar until point three is resolved. Needa wait to see if the PC issues have been fixed anyways lol. ## Signing Off I hope your ~~Sunday~~ Monday is treating you well! [Hit the ko-fi link](https://ko-fi.com/barquq) if you like and want to support this letter. Thanks for reading!