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January 17, 2026: One Step Closer To Getting Rick-Rolled By An Octopus
For those looking for unconventional animal-companion inspiration, I present an article from Laughing Squid, about a Swedish musician named Mattias Krantz who spent six months teaching Tako – an octopus he bought from a fish market – how to play the piano.
There's an extended video on YouTube about their journey. I'm not sure I'd say the octopus is an aquatic virtuoso, but – skill aside – he can certainly play a musical instrument underwater longer than I can . . . and anything that gets us nearer to the scene from 2018's Aquaman where the octopus plays the piano underwater is a win for humanity in my book.
– Steven Marsh
Warehouse 23 News: An Era Of Gaming Goodness
From 1980 through 1985, Steve Jackson Games published The Space Gamer, chock full of articles, reviews, insight, and games. Now, The Space Gamer Bundle is available with all 50 issues from that era in a downloadable bundle at a great price. The past awaits at Warehouse 23!
There's an extended video on YouTube about their journey. I'm not sure I'd say the octopus is an aquatic virtuoso, but – skill aside – he can certainly play a musical instrument underwater longer than I can . . . and anything that gets us nearer to the scene from 2018's Aquaman where the octopus plays the piano underwater is a win for humanity in my book.
– Steven Marsh
Warehouse 23 News: An Era Of Gaming Goodness
From 1980 through 1985, Steve Jackson Games published The Space Gamer, chock full of articles, reviews, insight, and games. Now, The Space Gamer Bundle is available with all 50 issues from that era in a downloadable bundle at a great price. The past awaits at Warehouse 23!