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[Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ @BaronDestructo]

What is the Amalgaverse?

The Amalgaverse is a fictional shared universe of fictional SF universes that will serve as the setting for a series of missions that will play out as episodic adventures in the style of the beloved ship-based sci-fi shows of the 90's.

How will these missions play out?

The missions will play out in the form of an online choose-your-own-adventure format with fan voting driving the narrative.  YOU choose the missions.  YOU select the away teams.  YOU make the decisions that shape each adventure.

How elaborate is each mission?

Each mission has been designed like an episode of sci-fi television complete with twists, turns, shocks, and surprises.  Five acts.  At least five beats per act.  A beginning, middle, and ending.  Just like the old days!

How many missions have you designed?

Since these missions will play out like episodes from those beloved ship-based sci-fi shows of the 90's, I've structured a similar rollout.  Ten missions to start followed by a brief hiatus after which the back half ten episodes will unfold.  20 missions/episodes in total.  That will be our first season.  And depending on fan response, a second season could be in the cards.

This seems like a lot of work.  Why are you doing this?

I'm tired of crafting stories (pitches, pilots scripts, series bibles) that never see the light of day, always subject to the whims of gormless executives.  Science fiction is a tough sell.  Far future sci-fi, tougher still.  Far future ship-based sci-fi, toughest of all.  But that's my jam.  And I've missed it.  So this allows me to do what I do best, exercise those creative muscles, and hopefully give SF fans something to look forward to with every mission.  For entertainment purposes only of course.

But, characters aside, couldn't you just turn these stories into a script you can try selling or a book you could publish?  Wouldn't that be more lucrative?

Yes, absolutely, but, as I said, the prospect of selling a far future ship-based sci-fi series is so remote that I'd prefer the fun and the satisfaction of this exercise over the prospect of writing yet another script that will just end up on a digital shelf.  And, yes, I could write a book - but that would require more time and effort than I am willing to commit at this time.

Okay, enough questions.  When do we get started?

The adventures begin Monday, September 21st at 12:01 E.T., here on X.  Set a reminder and turn on notifications so you don't miss a beat!

[Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ @BaronDestructo]

In a word" "Wow."

Stargate fans continue to amaze.  It's been two weeks since the show's cancellation was announced and they’re still as energized and active as ever, lighting up social media with their love for the franchise.

And I keep being asked: Will it make a difference? My answer is "Yes" and "Don't know"...

It reminds me of when Dark Matter was cancelled back in 2017 and the fan backlash was so intense that Syfy reportedly called an emergency meeting to discuss damage control.  They considered making a public statement to quell the fan furor but, ultimately, elected to remain silent.  And, eventually, the storm subsided.  

Eventually.  

But this time…this feels different.  The Dark Matter fandom was small but organized and very angry.  The Stargate fandom, on the other hand, is remarkably large, incredibly well organized, and - if the last two weeks are any indication - possibly even angrier.

I'm on the outside on this so I can't tell you what The Powers That Be are thinking but based on pure conjecture...

Have they noticed the fan response? Oh, safe to assume they have definitely noticed.

Have they been surprised by the scale and ferocity of the fan response? I'm going to assume yes. The fan pushback has been worldwide and intense.

Are they thinking "If we could harness this type of fan engagement to help launch a new show, it would be a huge asset!"? Again, given the sustained enthusiasm and global reach - I'm sure it has crossed their minds.

Are they thinking "Fandom passion can be a double-edged sword. I wonder if there have been examples of other genre shows whose performances have suffered due to intense fan response?" This one's a little trickier. The data scrapers and algorithms monitor vocal/negative sentiment, but how much weight executive leadership places on analogous data is always up for debate.

But will it all make a difference in the end? So far, yes, it has already made a difference, for many of the reasons outlined above.

So will it make a difference for the future of Stargate? I honestly don't know. From a marketing standpoint, this is a public relations coup waiting to happen. Acknowledge that the fans made a difference - and recognize that the excitement they've shown over the past two weeks won't stop at a relaunch. It will carry every episode. They've proven this series is theirs, and they won't let it fail. They will be the core of the new Stargate, a core that will only grow as they introduce the series to friends, family, and complete strangers, just as they have always done.

But that's just me. In the end, I'm just the guy who helps create the world, the words, the characters on the page. I'm the one who helps bring them to life with an amazing cast and crew so that you can visit with them and make them a part of your lives. I'm not the guy making the decisions.

One thing seems certain: the execs have taken notice. Now we'll see what they do with that knowledge.

[Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ @BaronDestructo]

Tomorrow Stargate fans rally to #SaveStargate -

TWEET STORM starting at 10:30 am PT/1:30 pm ET
BANNER FLIGHT over Amazon HQ from 11:00 am PT to 1:00 pm PT (2:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET)

Details below!

[Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ @BaronDestructo]

Sadly, it's true. Amazon has elected not to move forward with the new Stargate series.

There's not much I can add beyond confirming what's happened. But I will say this...

Creator Martin Gero developed a new Stargate series over two years, ultimately crafting a show that offered a fresh jumping-on point for new viewers while deeply respecting existing canon. It was a series that avoided the pitfalls of several modern remakes and reboots by fully embracing the core of its predecessors: action, adventure, exploration, wonder, heart, humor, and found family. And based on that creative vision, the new Stargate series was greenlit in November of 2025.

As of today, officially, that original vision is no more. We'll never get the opportunity to introduce you to that world and those characters - or reintroduce you to, and check in with, some familiar faces from the past.

My heart breaks. For the incredibly talented writers who worked tirelessly to bring this show to life. For Martin who maintained an unwavering positive outlook throughout despite the challenges, and who always strove to make a show that would honor the fans while welcoming a new audiences. And for the long-suffering Stargate fandom who waited so long and came so close to getting a show they truly would have loved.

[FAME//KILL @FameKillGame]

Meet Kelmasu.
The smile, the gaze, the perfect idol choreography.
Just don’t fall for the illusion.

#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday #kpop #FAMEKILL

[FAME//KILL @FameKillGame]

Meet Nanako.
Booksmart. Soft‑spoken. Always prepared.
The kind of idol who apologises… right before she KO’s the entire team.
#kpop #idol #rpg #anime #characterart

[Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ @BaronDestructo]

STARGATE RETURNS!

Yes, it’s true.  14 years after the franchise aired its last episode (SGU’s “Gauntlet”), a new Stargate series has been greenlit by Amazon.  And it’s not a reboot or a wholesale reimagining that will wipe the slate clean on 17 seasons and some 350 hours of Stargate history.  It’s a new series that will be the perfect jumping-on point for first-time viewers while, at the same time, honoring the existing past.  And the reason for that is because this new series was created by longtime franchise veteran Martin Gero who worked on SG-1, Atlantis and Universe, writing such notable fan favorites as The Storm, The Eye, Duet, First Strike, Be All My Sins Remember’d and many more.

Joining the production of the new series is Brad Wright, co-creator and co-showrunner of all that came before – Stargate SG-1, Atlantis, and Universe.  Martin has kindly offered yours truly a role on the project as well and I have happily accepted.

Martin has been developing this show for a while now.  A little over a year ago, he reached out and asked “Want to read something cool?”.  That something, it turned out, was his pilot script for the new Stargate series.  Now I obviously can’t say too much about the content at this point – but I can assure you that it embraces everything that made the original Stargates so great: heart, humor, rich mythology, exploration, action, adventure, compelling/endearing characters, and that overall sense of optimism and fun that made you fall in love with Stargate.

You are all in for a treat.

Eventually.

Now putting this production together is going to take some time even though Martin has already done a lot of the preliminary heavy lifting, writing the pilot script and series overview that details the show, its world and characters, as well as his plans for the first season and beyond.  Between now and the series premiere somewhere down the line, the writers room must be assembled, stories need to be spun, scripts written, prep started, crew hired, actors cast and, eventually, a new Stargate series produced.

It will take a while but Martin shares my philosophy when it comes to dialing in the fandom, so expect to receive updates throughout the prep, production, and post process.  Concept art, behind-the-scenes photos, videos and insights, breaking news and much much more!

Get ready.  We’re heading through the gate one more time.

Chevron Eight is locked!

[Julia @Julia_CaSsian]

I just want a modern MMORPG where you skill up the RuneScape way, with ESO quests quality, WoW movement smoothness, SWG player cities and professions, GW2 open world events, EQ social party play, a huge world where im not the main character but just an adventurer. Not asking much

[Popeye @popeyetweetsk]

Happy Earth Month! Recycle, plant a tree, or be givin’ a hand to our oceans #EarthMonth #PopeyetheSailorMan #StrongtotheFinish

[Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ @BaronDestructo]

Super excited to be working on this!

[Knights of the Crusades - Reverie World Studios @ReverieWorldInc]

Medieval Kingdom Wars (EA 2017, 1.0 2019)
vs
Renaissance Kingdom Wars (EA 2024, 1.0 2024)

[The Bustling World @FireWoGames]

The Bustling World - Feature Trailer | A Beautiful Blend of Art and Freedom in a Chinese-Style World

Step into The Bustling World, where ancient China comes to life! 🌾Farm, explore, fight rebels, or even rule a city⚔️—everything’s up to you. Build your tavern, raise animals, or follow your own path. With hand-drawn art and motion-capture animations, every detail is crafted for a unique experience.
Come join us and create your own adventure!🔥

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#indiegames #openworld #RPG #Trailer

[Brute Force @BruteForceGame]

PAPER PLANE
PAPER PLANE
PAPER PLANE
#gamedev #3D

[Michael A Stackpole 🇺🇦 @MikeStackpole]

This.

Goes for writers, too.

[caitlin 🏴‍☠️ 🇵🇸 @caitlin_circuit]

Happy Anniversary to Andor: Bulls on Parade
RIX ROAD FOREVER
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[J. Michael Straczynski @straczynski]

#BABYON5 folks! RETWEET! SPREAD THE WORD! Tomorrow, 6/15, Warner Bros. Animation and WB Home Ent. will release all the information about the coming #B5AnimatedMovie including release date, rating, extras, how to get it and THE FULL LENGTH TRAILER 👀👀! Here's a sneak peek....

[Reggie Fils-Aimé @Reggie]

Laser beam eyes

[Joseph Mallozzi 🏴‍☠️ @BaronDestructo]

What kind of #Stargate series would you like @AmazonStudios and @mgmstudios to produce?
1. A mythologically rich series with a fun tone like #SG1
2. A distant galaxy series with a fun tone like #SGA
3. A series with a darker, more hard SF tone like #SGU
4. Animated
Retweet plz!

[Jimbot @DevJimm]

@GhostKitin Thank you for taking the time to play! I'll make sure we get some exciting content out the door quickly :)

[GhostKitin @GhostKitin]

I have been playing the game Stars End and think @DevJimm did a great job developing the game and I would recommend this game if anyone wants to support independent developers who make games. Gameplay is one of a kind.