Mostly Hydrogen - Issue #1
Hey there :)
Welcome to the very first issue of Mostly Hydrogen!
A little experiment of a newsletter where I share ideas, games, articles, short films, side projects... basically whatever's been rattling around in my head lately.
I’ll try to send a new issue every couple of weeks (ish), but you know… 9–5 life 🤢
Let’s dive in 👇
🎮 Mullet Madjack
I've been completely hooked on Mullet Madjack lately. It's such a breath of fresh air. Frenetic, fast-paced, and built around roguelike mechanics, where every run feels like a brand new challenge.
The anime retro art style is absolutely badass too. Think neon colors, chunky pixels, and high-energy explosions everywhere.
In Mullet Madjack, you play as a cybernetically enhanced warrior in a wild, dystopian future where TV ratings are everything. You have to keep moving, fighting, and surviving to keep your ratings up. If they drop too low, it’s game over. It's a mad, over-the-top ride that feels somewhere between Hotline Miami and Slay the Spire, with a heavy arcade flavor.
Highly recommend it if you want something chaotic but skillful.
📚 Read List
How doing less can paradoxically make you more productive.
Yes, in the 1980s, people actually downloaded games by listening to the radio!
What if advertising was… illegal?
A font made to help kids learn to read.
🎯 Fun
This little game is strangely addictive
It's basically classic Snake... but on a globe. You can get clever by crossing the poles to shorten your path. It’s weirdly satisfying and might make your brain hurt in the best way. Let me know your score!
A puzzle game for my fellow code/data nerds.
Use SQL queries to solve mysteries. Great for learning or flexing your skills.
I want this toy so bad.
Sustainably made in Switzerland, this modular marble run is built to last and looks seriously fun.
It totally brings me back to my Marble League addiction. Anyone else? 👀
🎥 To Watch
Mzia the Elevator Operator is a quiet, tender short film about a woman who’s worked the same elevator for over 20 years, until one day, she finally leaves her post. It’s a gentle meditation on routine, solitude, and the small steps toward reclaiming your life.
The Miracle follows a boy sent to a strict boarding school, where loneliness pushes him to create an imaginary friend. Told through a mix of animation styles, hand-drawn, cut-out, and stop-motion. It’s a visually rich and emotionally raw story about coping, connection, and childhood resilience.
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Things will probably shift around a bit as I find the right shape for this newsletter—but I hope you had fun.
See you soon ✌️