Dayten Rose

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Dayten Rose is a writer interested in pop culture and art, exploring video games and media through a critical lens.

Website:

daytenrose.substack.com

Specializations:

Writer Critic

Interests:

Video games Medical dramas Caffeine Labor Pop culture Art

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2024-12-28 •

The author reflects on the year 2024 and the things they enjoyed, including watching the Purge movies, playing Crow Country, and attending a concert. They also discuss the challenges of being a freelancer and express gratitude to ...

2024-12-20 •

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2024-12-13 •

The post discusses the author's dislike of awards and the purpose of art as an externalization of personality. It also delves into the Game Awards and the paradox of awards season, and the impact of hyper-individualized aggregator...

2024-12-05 •

The author shares their end-of-year roadmap, including recent publications, their current situation, and a realization about the value of their work. They also share their plans for future posts and express gratitude to their read...

2024-11-07 •

The author expresses feelings of dread and sorrow after the election, emphasizing the importance of words and actions. They encourage people to take care of themselves, lean into communities, and use their privilege for good. The ...

2024-10-31 •

The post discusses the Backrooms Wiki, a popular website that has entered the common vernacular and spawned various media. It describes the concept of the Backrooms, its popularity, and the extensive lore created by fans. The auth...

2024-10-25 •

The text is a review of various game demos from Steam Next Fest, including Rift of the NecroDancer, Keep Driving, Star★Vaders, Mindcop, DEEPMESS, PLUG IT IN, Lurks Within Walls, Ballionaire, Office Overloaded, Gladio Mori, and HYP...

2024-10-19 •

The post discusses the way people talk about art, specifically focusing on a song by the band Lawrence called 'Whatcha Want'. The author addresses the unfair criticism and jokes made about the song and the band members, and the im...

2024-10-11 •

The First Purge is a prequel to the Purge series, exploring a social experiment where all crime is legal for one night. The movie addresses class warfare, state violence, and race issues. The film is critiqued for its lack of focu...

2024-09-27 •

The text discusses the challenges of online conversation and the impact of social media on communication. The author reflects on the loss of small talk and the importance of phatic expressions in building relationships and communi...

2024-09-20 •

The post includes a variety of topics such as cancellation fees, board game shops, The Fall Guy movie, books, videos, and games that the author is currently enjoying. The author also shares recommendations for music and expresses ...

2024-09-12 •

The text discusses the failure of the game Concord and the concept of Big Dumb Games, which are games that require heavy player investment. The author presents a theory about the survival rate of Big Dumb Games and outlines the pa...

2024-09-05 •

The text is a review of a story about the history of Goldsberry, a town in Missouri. It describes the memories and stories of the town, including the legend of a wealthy store owner, Frank Shimek, who was abducted and tortured by ...

2024-09-02 •

The author discusses their recent projects and shares a detail from a piece they wrote about three weird game controllers. They also mention a game called Darth Vader’s Force Battle and express gratitude for growing up with Bloons...

2024-08-23 •

The text discusses the history of golfing on the moon by Alan Shepard, the impact of golf on society, and the leisure activities of the wealthy. It also delves into the impact of wealth disparity and the need for human solutions t...

2024-08-15 •

The text is a collection of various topics and recommendations shared by the author and others, including music, video games, TV shows, and personal experiences.

2024-08-12 •

The text discusses various activities and events, including playing video games, watching TV shows, participating in a music composition jam, attending a ren faire, and hosting a dinner. It also mentions a strange incident at work...

2024-08-02 •

Pete Wells, a restaurant critic, reflects on the challenges of his job and the lack of language to speak intelligently about food. He discusses the toll it takes on his body and the depth of criticism required. The post also delve...

2024-07-25 •

The text discusses various topics such as finding a lost song, a Vampire Weekend show, a latin jazz orchestra performance, a movie called Monkey Man, a rom-com called Twisters, and interactive fiction by Matthew Seiji Burns. It al...

2024-07-18 •

The text discusses the difficulty of the game Elden Ring and the concept of forgiveness mechanics in video games. It argues that games should be accessible and that difficulty is not necessary for a satisfying game. The author cri...