feels wild to make this Google folder, ngl

We're looking for a News Editor to join TWIV. Ideal candidate would have proven experience with: - Working in news for a games outlet - Conducting original reporting - Mentoring junior writers ...and genuinely enjoy writing news, diving deep, and talking to people. UK timezone preferred. Email me.

I'm increasingly horrified by what I see happening around me and often feel powerless. But there are so many ways to resist. These are my thoughts on fighting back in one way I know how: With indies.

For our Best of 2025 series, we asked staff to share their favourite game experiences of the year (and they didn’t necessarily need to be new). @superdonk.bsky.social, who’s always playing something unexpected, shares the games that both made new memories and evoked those of days gone by.

Patrick Dane, longtime games and entertainment journalist and News Editor at This Week in Videogames, has died in a motor vehicle accident. He was 34 years old.

Not a traditional GOTY list by any means, but a short list of some things I loved playing this year! thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/stu-...

I spoke to a dozen professional concept artists working in games about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs easier, even if it's just used in "very early ideation stages." Zero said "yes." Most said it made their job harder. I learnt a lot about concept artists. You should too!

You've probably already seen it and sorry I can't/won't get back to every single tag, but I was among those that spoke to Edmond about the nature of concept art and the influence of AI Thank you so much again @edmondtran.bsky.social for the opportunity and giving us a voice __ (yes that is Fritz)

We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier. Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder. thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...

Hey, we're nominated for this. Please do go in and vote. A vote for us is obviously deeply appreciated, and I love the work we do, but honestly, just voting for anyone and supporting games media is just a cool thing to do. 🫡

Please tell your friends about this show (we’ve worked very hard on it)

GameSpot talked with the R6 Siege team for the 10th anniv. of the game, looking back at its biggest moments and how its managed to stick around. A lot of hard work from the team on this one (@jacobdekk.bsky.social, @rinhara5aki.bsky.social, @mathewpaget.bsky.social). www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlfR...

I finally got around to writing about Goodnight Universe. I talk about growing up, minimizing myself in familial spaces, and how sometimes you feel like by being quiet, you can help plug the cracks in the foundation www.restart.run/articles/goo...

"I was deeply invested in the overarching intrigue of a mysterious driver, a time loop, and the massive web of family dynamics and small town intentions..." "Unfortunately, the final few hours of Rue Valley completely threw away the choices and characters that I had spent so much time mulling over"

Fellow GameSpot layoff veteran @superdonk.bsky.social is quickly becoming one of my favourite videogame reviewers thisweekinvideogames.com/review/rue-v...

Why is Hollywood suddenly so obsessed with mining videogames for ideas, and more importantly, making sure they get it right? We get some industry perspectives, including BAFTA Award-winning actress of film, TV, and games Jane Perry (Hitman, Returnal)

Late to the party but I put up my thoughts on the new Skate over on YouTube 🛹 youtu.be/gLO9tXz4aqg?...

Infuriating, disappointing, exhilarating, and richly satisfying, @superdonk.bsky.social learned to trust the process while playing the martial arts roguelite game, Forestrike.

My Forestrike review is up on @thisweekinvideogames.com ! Check it out! thisweekinvideogames.com/review/fores...

Watched The Lost Boys for the first time last night, can’t stop thinking about him…

This op-ed from Maddie, who was extremely ready to die dramatically on this hill, has so many good bits in it, not least of which is the idea that we've largely lost our ability to find joy in imperfect games. Also the idea that hobbits are supposed to be kinda gross and weird and a bit boring

Forgot to post this when I put it up, new vid on the Super Donk channel 🤠 youtu.be/4ugoDYzSFZE?...

"I did not expect the garish walking simulator from the brain behind QWOP and Getting Over It to place a mirror in front of me that would help examine my isolationist tendencies, but thank god it did." @superdonk.bsky.social on Baby Steps:

Today's the launch of our new show, Kurt & Lucy Gotcha Covered. Really proud of how this turned out and I hope you enjoy it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVPO...

Given that they share the same developer, you'd think that 007 First Light would basically just be Hitman with hair. But the big thing @superdonk.bsky.social took away from this first glimpse: IO Interactive know Bond needs friends. (Sorry, 47) thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/007-...

Our resident cool guy @superdonk.bsky.social has spent a good amount of time in EA's live-service Skate reboot. Sounds like it's in top shape mechanically, but the weirdly soulless wrapper sits at odds with the traditional vibes of the series (and culture). thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/ea-s...

Never thought I would be back here in 2025 🥹

Nothin like a tornado warning in a place that isn’t supposed to get tornados to start your day 🌪️

No Rizzler at the Game Awards, 5/10

Everyone talks about the Star Wars 1313 cancellation. No one talks about how LucasArts put out this teaser, and then left it to die in the annals of YouTube. Sort of fitting I guess. youtu.be/a1hHT8968Io?...

Now who left their sealed copy of Wii Fit in the laundromat lost and found.

Physical version of the MVC Fighting Collection came with a tiny little comic book, and I think that’s neat 💥

Oh hey Kendrick

“Yeah kid, I got your GOTY’s right here”

Yeah dude, Friday nights are crazy over here.

Thanks for all the new follows! Just so the expectation is set, cat content and random gaming stuff I’m working on is pretty much what you’re gonna be seeing.🫰

The Brotherly Bonds of Video Game Collecting 📝: www.patreon.com/posts/106336...

Short Games Are Worthy Games Too 📝: www.patreon.com/posts/114841...

Red Dead Redemption 2: A World That Can’t Be Saved 👀: youtu.be/IGf7Xkk_7qU?...

Video Game Collecting 👀: youtu.be/CTYCw205y-A?...

I Need to Look at the Sky More 👀: youtu.be/rDT21Sgdudw?...

Liberty City: The Loneliest City in America 👀: youtu.be/DmLNyY6svaQ?...

Lego Star Wars Won’t Bring Your Childhood Back 👀: youtu.be/ph7eKMsSRxY?...

Apologies for the incoming dump of videos and articles, trying to keep everything someplace that isn’t the bird app 🫠🫡

Video Games Are Healing 👀: https://youtu.be/ooTt4z-ISF4

We don’t talk about GTA IV enough.

First post to show y’all this cool toy I got.