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Freelance host of all things gaming. Business Inquiries: management @casualprosproductions .com

Seattle, WA

https://t.co/WppA8JOIVA

Joined May 2009

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Rukari Austin

3 months

My son has entered the 45-minute shower phase. I try to be the nice millennial dad but there are triggers where that old, southern, black up bringing comes out. Like today. When I come downstairs and blurt out “I know your narrow little black ass is not still in this MF shower!”

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Rukari Austin

3 years

We made it to @GameStop HQ!

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3 years

Another box came in today and 🙌🏾🔥🙌🏾 My baby, Chief.

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2 years

Years of gaming have prepared me for this very moment. I know what I have to do but I don’t know if I have the strength to do it.

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4 years

Jimmy shoulda kept his mask on. You should too.

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3 years

A single tear is rolling down my cheek. It’s so beautiful. Now if only it were Friday. I need me some H A L O I N F I N I T E.

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2 years

Am here 🙌🏾🔥🙌🏾

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Rukari Austin

5 years

It's been a helluva run at Microsoft & Xbox - nearly 8 years - but sadly it looks as if that time is coming to an end. I was caught up in a lay-off, the first in my career (Achievement unlocked). So, it's time for me to start looking for my next gig.

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Rukari Austin

3 years

BIG truth

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Rukari Austin

4 years

Sneaky buggers had the new Xbox Headset in the Power Your Dreams commercial all those months ago...

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Well, part of my job with @gamestop is to expand our social content - videos and the like. So we headed down to a local store to grab some test items. 👀👀👀 Not gonna lie, I saw the sleeping bag and called dibs INSTANTLY.

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Rukari Austin

4 years

I managed to preorder the Gen 9 controllers today. Gonna add them to the collection, too!

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Rukari Austin

2 years

Gotta work in a GameStop today, and I don't mean film... I mean I am working retail again for the first time in more than 15 years.

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Rukari Austin

2 years

Y'all... I am SOOOOOO HAPPY right now. WE BACK!

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Rukari Austin

3 years

They’re absolutely beautiful OMG 😱😮‍💨

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2 years

I promise I will give you the story later...but I think I broke it? IDK. We are still working on it. Unjack anything that is jacked. This is nothing but a pain in my Friday butt,

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There’s only one person I can ask what’s going on. Hey @rukizzel what’s going on with the @GameStop Twitter profile?

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Rukari Austin

2 years

Exciting day. Get to start interviewing some of our NFT creators.

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Definitely having one of those “This is what I do for work?!…” moments. I feel like a kid in a candy store. Except…I work at that candy store. And I have to make content about the candy at the store in which I work. And the candy store is @GameStop . Still. This is a dope job.

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Rukari Austin

2 years

We did it! Managed to get through a build, live, without any MAJOR issues. Shout out to the couple thousand of you @GameStop Community who popped by the unannounced stream to assist ya boy & make those few hours fly by. Couldn't have done it (and wouldn't want to) without y'all!

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Rukari Austin

2 years

(I really did not know we were about to announce that stuff today. Lemme go set up a new wallet.)

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Rukari Austin

2 years

My quest to visit a @GameStop in every state continues. Florida has been checked off the list.

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2 years

Me: “man, there are parts of the business of which I’m unaware, and probably need to learn to field inquiries about our tactics. These things impact people. I may lean into our retail side but I should understand the whole business.” 5 minutes later:

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Working @GameStop is fun, but dangerous. Every time we have to go into a store to shoot some footage, I know I’m coming back out with SOMETHING. 👋🏾 hello Goldar. I definitely didn’t need you. But. I definitely did. (I almost bought a Shredder, too. Next time.)

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Rukari Austin

2 years

How in the world do I convince my boss that the @GameStop Social Team needs to attend the Star Wars Celebration next month?! What should I pitch?!

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Since you all are here because of a tweet about apparel, let’s give you the boring backstory on how it came to be: GameStop made new merch. Merch that had astronauts on sweatshirts and rockets on a button up. About a month ago we got the ask to do a video on apparel, so…

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Nah. My job is Social. My job is NOT to navigate the minefield you all have unjustly created with ridiculous strawman arguments about what platform is used to distribute. We have a team of people who work on social, but cut the BS. Y'all situation is not MY situation.

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Walking through a hallway and OH NOOOOOOOO. That means anything our team puts out is on display. All the time. 💀

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Rukari Austin

3 years

So for those of you waiting for “that one line” as I saw in a reddit post sent my way. Eh. Got nothing for you. I don’t see a world where that ever comes from our mouths. The best we could do is that ONE cryptic post we sent in summer (Orders came from the top but I hit send).

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Definitely was sweating bullets when I hit send. Thankfully my boss enjoyed it. 🤣

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3 years

🔥🖤💚

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Hi, new followers. Gonna throw this reminder out again: I tweet a lot about shoes, games, and sports. No particular order. That said, of course I tweet about GameStop stuff, BUT we do not touch the land of you know what. We see you, and acknowledge you, but from a distance.

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Time to go to Vegas. My first CES (thanks @GameStop ).

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Rukari Austin

4 years

Tomorrow

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Rukari Austin

4 years

4 years ago today... what a rush. #E32016 (Bring it back!)

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Someone talk some sense into me and tell me I don't need a Master Chief cutout standee that's my height.

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Hey all! We ( @GameStop ) are looking for a Video Production Coordinator to join @NuclearIsLonely & me, to support all aspects of video production & distribution. If you're an editor, have a knack for social media, and want to know more, check the JD out:

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Rukari Austin

3 years

No one warned me the boot animation on this @Hyperkin Duke looked THIS BEAUTIFUL! I might as well include the @GameStop link because we know y’all are gonna need one, too.

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Look I’d feel weird sharing a TikTok on Twitter on @GameStop ’s account (brand voice and all that), but I have zero shame sharing it on my channel. 🤣

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Rukari Austin

3 years

🔥 😤😮‍💨🤯

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Rukari Austin

4 years

I had a hair-brained idea to create a space that not only allowed me to stream, but let me do all sorts of other creative things like interviews, to-camera pieces, and the like. Now that hair-brained idea is a full, hair-brained reality! 😍 (My TMNT cabinet comes Friday!)

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Oh I’m a buyer?! Does that mean I have permission to run up a tab on my corp card?!

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3 years

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Doing some product feature work for @GameStop and was sent a box of samples. The box was BIIIIIG…and there’s good reason for it. A ton of @Pok émon stuff for @NuclearIsLonely & I to check out!

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Preorder secured. Signed. Sealed. Now just need to have it in my hands. Let’s goooooo #PokemonLEGENDS

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Rukari Austin

4 years

Best reddit post I have seen in a long, long time.

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Rukari Austin

10 months

4 years, 11 months, and 23 days later, Emily is still rolling with the punches and now she’s got her 💍.

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Ladies and gentleman. We got ‘em.

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3 years

This was the most wholesome thing I've seen all day, and I was not prepped for it. Got me over here nodding my head in approval but no one asked me a thing.

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Rukari Austin

2 years

Exploring Rome, having lunch, and wouldn’t you know it, @rensole came up to me and said hello. And here we are, hours later, still shooting the breeze and enjoying dinner together.

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Miss me with this bullshit fam. It’s almost like we’re a corp that has different roles & responsibilities. I focus on social & content. There are others who focus on Community & Education in this space. Next you’re gonna be in my DM’s for a shipping delay like that’s on me.

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@rukizzel The fact that you already dont know anything about it is pretty dissapointing to be honest. Maybe they should hire a community manager who actually knows about the core centre of gamestops pivot to a tech company.

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Good morning. What’s the buzz, tell me what’s a happening.

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Rukari Austin

3 years

We started out with NFTs and I felt comfortable enough getting the basics and now 5 minutes in i hear mentions of Web3 and Metaverse and I’m lost 🤯. I’m turning into the old person who doesn’t know the new stuff. Now I know why my dad called everything a Gameboy.

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3 years

I was having a nice, enjoyable time streaming on @GameStop ’s Twitch channel, playing some @Back4Blood when an Ogre took it upon itself to incapacitate me with a celebratory crouch! 😤 😤 😤

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Rukari Austin

5 years

Speaking of...this is probably the perfect time to let y’all know (if you hadn’t figured it out) that I joined the @ASTROGaming family, working with the esports community team. Last day of PAX, but I’ll be at the booth all day. Come say hi before the show closes!

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2 years

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Well, @NuclearIsLonely and I got to unbox the Tauntaun sleeping bag we picked up from @GameStop ...and...I cannot believe I am saying this, but it fits! I also fit on the table. Do with that info what you will.

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Rukari Austin

2 years

Today marked 1 year at @GameStop ! 🎉🥳

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Rukari Austin

3 years

The joke is that we know we can’t touch certain things. Legally. Our social team treads very carefully - we’ve just learned to ignore a lot of the vernacular used online. We see it. Just can’t really interact. BUT WE HAVE A DAMN SHIRT WITH ROCKETS ON IT. We can’t ignore it.

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Rukari Austin

2 years

Nerds are the fuckin’ best!

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Rukari Austin

3 years

So I said “chuck it in the fuck it bucket. Let’s send this bad boy.” Immediately called my boss like FYI this happened. Sorry not sorry but lord please don’t kill me. And you all jumped all over it. Engagement was amazing. Love you for it. But that’s it.

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Rukari Austin

8 months

What game ignited your passion for gaming? GIF only.

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What game ignited your passion for gaming? Gif only

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Went by a local @GameStop looking for inspiration for this week’s unboxing content. @NuclearIsLonely might be traveling the country, but I’m not getting left behind!

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Rukari Austin

7 years

Best costume of all time.

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Rukari Austin

4 years

Long day was long, but it was oh, so fun. Can’t wait to unbox one of these on my own. How long now, 13 days?!

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3 years

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Rukari Austin

7 years

Ok there it is. Got the official photos from the Make A Wish event with @TheRock yesterday. This was him catching hands in @KillerInstinct !

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Before y’all go nuts wondering WHO is tweeting from an Android 🤣 Android or iPhone content this week = Rukari @ CES. Sprout content is Joe, Justin or our plethora of SMRT folks. The more you know.

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Rukari Austin

2 years

This goes on the wall 🤣

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2 years

I can finally hit my buttons.

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2 years

Welp.

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Rukari Austin

2 years

Well, I FINALLY did the thing. Appreciate @ds0uz for walking me through everything, and providing me with something to hold in my wallet. <3

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Rukari Austin

1 year

This kid is a fucking L-E-G-E-N-D

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Rukari Austin

3 years

I say “my dumb ass” because I was far too excited to do this. Get up on stage in front of thousands of people?! I was made for it. I loved the experience. I was giddy as could be. To this day I’m I think that if they knew how pumped I was to do this, they wouldn’t have let me.

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Rukari Austin

2 years

Here’s how my weekend is shaping up. Thank goodness for @GameStop ’s same day delivery. I was NOT trying to battle traffic. Also, I know I’m late on Live A Live but my boss said I he was enjoying it and I had to check it out. 🤷🏾‍♂️ How’s YOUR weekend looking?

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3 years

Calendar block: “Rukari headed to @GameStop to pick up New Game Day Social Fodder” Need to add another calendar block: “gameplay capture session” Happy New Game Day!

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3 years

Hot tip: if you’re a @GameStop PUR Pro and looking to get your hands on today’s Pokémon drop, check your local stores. A sizable amount in the couple of stores we filmed in.

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Starting to think that maybe Thanos was right. This is horrendous. Where exactly is this booth so I can stay away from it? Which floor?

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Rukari Austin

4 years

Expectations time - no 'business' means we are not seeing news about studio acquisitions, nor are we seeing a price. No 'devices' means we are not here to talk hardware - specs or even rumors of new hardware. An hour of...wait for it...GAMES. Not a game? Probably won't see it!

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4 years

I know everyone is excited for Xbox Games Showcase next Thursday. Seen some wild expectations so if helpful this show has one focus, games. No business, devices or similar news, just games. A whole show about hour long focused on games. Hope you enjoy it!

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4 years

Favorite part of that new Xbox commercial: Anyone could be Master Chief, and considering how long the franchise has rolled on without seeing his face, to turn his helmet (dope shot, btw) and to see yourself in his visor is just ACE.

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Rukari Austin

4 years

Can you guess which one of us had the bright idea to drive an hour and a half to Bellingham to pick some goddamn apples off a tree, knowing good and hell well the grocery store a block away got the same selection?!

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Rukari Austin

4 years

Oh I cannot wait to get my hands on this #XboxSeriesX controller. Look at that texturized bumper and redesigned dpad. 😩😩😩 Too damn slick.

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Rukari Austin

3 years

First CES panel coming up, and I think it’ll be perfect for me lol. (I need to learn…a lot…and fast.)

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Rukari Austin

3 years

At the airport. Ready to head to @GameStop HQ for the first time with @NuclearIsLonely as my guide. Boarding in 20. AMA.

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2 years

Today’s fun project: $1,500 PC build. Gonna distill it into a YT vid for @GameStop . TBH I’m scared shitless. Not because I don’t know how to build my own PC, rather, teaching is tough, and I’m looking to speak to the semi-informed without pissing off those with a mastery of it.

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3 years

After E3 I ran into @XboxP3 on campus. This man STOPPED HIS MEETING to say “that’s Rukari. He was on stage at E3, he’s FAMOUS!” The goddamn nerve of this troll! I froze so damn hard because I didn’t know what to do. I wasn’t ready for that level of troll.

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4 years

Just a friendly reminder that Rukari needs a job, and wouldn't you know it, #G4NeedsTalent . Well, shoot, seems like this would be a dope match, so let me take this moment and show everyone what I'm working with! Enjoy my work? Do me a solid, let G4 know that I am on the hunt.

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3 years

Oh this is exactly why I rarely order food online. My ass will just starve.

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Rukari Austin

3 years

Answered this in the replies but I’ll do it here, too. We sell a lot of different things in addition to games. We work with brands like Samsung, LG, & more. Our business teams are there to talk with brands. I’m there to cover from a social aspect because tech is DOPE.

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AMCtoMOONorZERO!!

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@rukizzel @GameStop What is GAMESTOP doing at CES? Interesting

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Rukari Austin

2 years

If you fancy a deeper, more talkative style unboxing (read: me running my mouth) - might I point you to the Top Gun: Maverick // Xbox Series S unboxing here:

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Top Gun: Maverick has soared into theaters, and @Xbox has partnered with Paramount to create a custom Xbox Series S in celebration. Check out @rukizzel unboxing the care package, & keep it locked here for more details as we prepare to give away this very console bundle...SOON!

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3 years

Oh and now I’m reminded that 5 years ago today my dumb ass was on the E3 stage presenting for Killer Instinct.

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3 years

Rewind a sec. I got the shorts in the mail on Saturday & immediately tried them on. There’s a joke about the squeeze of the shorts’ fabric but y’all would go too crazy. The shorts didn’t fit and I was worried we couldn’t use them. Bought them for nothing. Wasted (company) money.

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3 years

Pick a favorite.

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4 years

Someone on my Fireteam “oh shit I got an Exotic!” First goddamn completion lol.

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Rukari Austin

2 years

I'm still waiting for the job rec to be finalized (it's in signoff) but I definitely am in the market for a Community Coordinator to join my team at @GameStop . Seattle area. Content Creation focus. Feel free to ask me for all the details. I'll post a link when it is ready.

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2 years

That's all. I just knew this was coming this morning... Back to business as usual for me.

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gm!

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3 years

Oh let’s friggin go! I need that purple PlayStation cover ASAP!

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2 years

This where my pops kept his stash 🤣

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Admit you’re old......Retweet if you know what this is..

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2 years

@Kevin06921121 Yeah I think they want to make sure we - as corporate employees - understand the employees on the retail side, our customers, their needs, and the general experience. Great overall for the company.

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Rukari Austin

3 years

...soon... Gimme my Halo Xbox.

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