Ari Mallouhi (أري)

I figured stuff like this would start happening after they declared that Lebanon couldn’t be defined as a state 🫠

I’m convinced that the male loneliness epidemic would be solved if “nice guys” and incels looked up to Kazuma Kiryu instead of bozos like Andrew Tate. In this essay I will—

a boy in a red hat is kneeling next to a pikachu in a forest . ALT: a boy in a red hat is kneeling next to a pikachu in a forest .

Are you in dev, media, or content creation and have a story to tell about why Pokemon is special to you, has influenced your work, or overall just made an impact on your life? Would you want to tell me about it for a 30th anniversary Kotaku story? Get in touch: kshepard@kotaku.com. RTs appreciated!

slap🌸yourself🌸if🌸you're🌸surprised🌸by🌸this

Wall Street Journal headlines that says Companies Are Desperately Seeking ‘Storytellers’

Are these the same companies that told us the robot could do it?

A post by c.a.t.y.a.y that reads, "I wonder what my art could've been if I didn't quit". Iggy responds, "I wonder what it will be if you start again"

Going into 2026, a reminder for everyone who's fallen off the creative wagon, game dev, writing, art, music, whatever, no matter how long:

Time is owned by Marc Benioff, the CEO of Salesforce, which is currently trying to sell its AI tool to ICE in order to triple their recruitment. just a thing I think about sometimes while I’m at work, implementing his product for nonprofits.

Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨

a video game character from kingdom hearts is flying through the air ALT: a video game character from kingdom hearts is flying through the air

Kingdom Hearts II Rando Race happening right now with @tatum.bsky.social to help fundraise medical relief for @begroom.bsky.social and his wife Jen.

Main feed: twitch.tv/nowaytatum

I'm also streaming at twitch.tv/camfinalmix

Donate: gofund.me/d501c7f5e

It's time for the final day of fundraising streams for @begroom.bsky.social and his wife Jen to assist with MG (Myasthenia Gravis) relief.

I'll be doing a Kingdom Hearts II Rando Race with @camfinalmix.bsky.social!!

Streams:
twitch.tv/nowaytatum
twitch.tv/camfinalmix

Donate: gofund.me/d501c7f5e

This is where my obsession with hair came from, I think 🤔

Myasthenia Gravis seems absolutely wild (derogatory) after researching it a bit today. Flares can be so debilitating and god knows I know what it's like to deal with generalized muscle weakness so please donate if you can! Share either way!

We’re live now to help raise money for a good cause!! Tune in and donate if you’re able!

Me, a former Oakland A’s fan who gave up following baseball once they decided to move to Vegas:

Graphic showing a blurb snippet from author T.A. Chan: “ The King Must Die seizes you by the throat and doesn't let go until the very last page… Filled with complex political intrigue, a scrappy band of found family, and an exploration of power and the sacrifices that go hand-in-hand with it, this book will linger in your mind long after the end. Kemi Ashing-Giwa always delivers an exceptional sci-fi!"

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! 🎃 🦇 👻

No tricks here, only treats: in just four days, THE KING MUST DIE will be out in the world, and I’ve got a new blurb to share from @authortachan.bsky.social!

Storygraph: app.thestorygraph.com/books/219bde...

Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

Glad you enjoyed it! 💕 Thank you for the lovely comment 💜

Check out my friend’s very cool novel!!

What Final Fantasy Tactics Gets Right (And Wrong) About SWANA Representation Rapha and Marach’s story goes against the grain by portraying SWANA characters as virtuous, imperfect people--an opportunity not awarded to many SWANA characters.

My first professional article is up on GameSpot now!! www.gamespot.com/articles/wha...

More #voiceover #casting is going on over @hipflask.games ! We're adding several roles to our game, which is over 30k Wishlists on Steam and growing strong! This is an #opencastingcall so feel free to share it around! Deadline is October 10.

drive.google.com/file/d/1nkK4...

It’s all I could think about as soon as I saw the game for the first time 💀

I just love the art style of Final Fantasy Tactics

🚨 THERE IS A PHANTOM OF THE OPERA BUG IN SILKSONG 🚨 I REPEAT: THERE IS A PHANTOM THEMED BUG IN SILKSONG 🚨(Huge news for the me community)

Huge news for the me community

If he had hair he’d be too powerful

The Lestat of the FGC is LIJoe

HELL YEAH LEON!!!!!!! ✨🥳

What video game ignited your passion for gaming?

These games are the reason I am the way I am 🥹 (To this day I will instantly cry as soon as I hear Sanctuary)

Cloud Strife muttering at SOLDIER tryout camp: "More like Zack Unfair."

Set the stage for the hero in narrative-driven exploration game The Bureau of Fantastical & Arcane Affairs Available to wishlist on Steam now

Check out our article on Games Radar: www.gamesradar.com/games/advent...