Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
So, Itch.io went down for hours this morning--despite the fact their servers were still online. It wasn't a DDOS attack, it wasn't a malicious actor. No, it was an AI from Funko. Yes, the purveyor useless vinyl tchotchkes managed to take down the entirety of Itch.io for hours by siccing their AI "Brand Guardian" against the indie game publisher's site.
We'll dive into what actually happened in this video!
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You won't believe why Itch.io went offline this morning.
So, Itch.io went down for hours this morning--despite the fact their servers were still online. It wasn't a DDOS attack, it wasn't a malicious actor. No, it was an AI from Funko. Yes, the purveyor useless vinyl tchotchkes managed to take down the entirety of Itch.io for hours by siccing their AI "Brand Guardian" against the indie game publisher's site.
We'll dive into what actually happened in this video!
*My Game*
❯ Dudelings on Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
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Services I Recommend:
❯ Proton Drive: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=43&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Pass: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=38&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton VPN: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Mail: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074
Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: amzn.to/4fAha2h
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ Merchandise: shop.heavyelement.io
❯ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ Peertube: subscribeto.me
❯ Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
❯ Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ Threads: threads.net/@gardiner_bryant
*Support the Show*
❯ Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/gardiner_bryant
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❯ Merch: gardinerbryant.com
❯ Humble: humblebundle.com/store/?partner=thelinuxgamer
❯ youtube.com/channel/UCv1Kcz-CuGM6mxzL3B1_Eiw/join
❯ Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
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You won't believe why Itch.io went offline this morning.
