My review is up for Octopath Traveler 0! It's got some blemishes, but hot damn, it's got heart. Easily the best story in the series, and unequivocally the boldest. www.thegamer.com/octopath-tra...

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is almost two decades in the making and it's arguably worth the wait? #MetroidPrime4 A faithful evolution of the series with a great world and strong characters that carried me all the way through to the end. Here's my full review: www.thegamer.com/metroid-prim...

After I was floored by Star Wars Outlaws on Nintendo Switch 2 it's no surprise that Assassin's Creed Shadows also delivers. I've only spent a couple of hours with it so far but it's quite an achievement how the full experience works so well here. www.thegamer.com/assassins-cr...

Cosmic Invasion is yet another great beat ‘em up from the masters at Tribute, although Shredder’s Revenge still stands as my all-time favourite. My review: www.thegamer.com/marvel-cosmi...

You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you? There is hope yet.

Fancy parades have nothing on Fenwick's window.

I have no idea what this means, but I'm assuming 332nd is bad. 😅

MORE CLAIR OBSCUR content. I'm replaying it right now so it's the only thing on my brain. So, Charlie Cox is right and we should be giving recognition to motion/performance capture artists. Perhaps in a new category at The Game Awards? A few words on that: www.thegamer.com/charlie-cox-...

*Everyone* should listen to Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds.

Honestly? All purely an accident. 😅

HOWAY THE LADS! ⚫⚪

It's not the fourth of July, why are the aliens here?

For the first few hours, I really didn’t get what Kirby Air Riders was going for. I haven’t been able to put it down since it clicked, though, and don’t plan on it anytime soon! My review: www.thegamer.com/kirby-air-ri...

That just confirms it, I'm going to get a Steam Machine and run that as my work PC. All I really need is a browser anyway.

This is almost as annoying as using 'donator' instead of 'donor'. 😅

Why on earth would I, an ESL teacher for over a decade, ever be interested in promoting an AI language app? Quickest spam 'delete' ever.

Imagine winning in a video game and your first thought being "I need validation from an AI bot."

Lingo has to be the most infuriating game show on TV to watch. "You've got the I, but it's in the wrong place" *contestant proceeds to guess three more words with the I in the same place.*

NGL, part of me is wondering whether the Steam Machine is a viable option instead of a new laptop/budget PC. Plug it into my monitor and use it for work by day, plug it into my big TV and play games by night.

Microsoft: Everything is an Xbox. Valve: Cool story, bro.

Wrote a little thing about being a loot goblin. www.thegamer.com/arc-raiders-...

I've launched a new interview series on women in esports! My first piece is with G2 Hel's Caltys, but I've already spoken to several more participants. If anyone feels they have a unique perspective worth sharing, then feel free to email me. www.thegamer.com/women-esport...

Finally. 😅

I'm still on the lookout for any journalistic opportunity, and currently trying to dip my toes other ventures such as PR, so if you have any opps or roles, I'm more than open to work!

I get that ARC Raiders is also PvP, but it's just so much better when everyone helps everyone. Feels good to offer to cover people trying to escape in the elevator, then go back to looting or questing.

O2 hold bot: "We're extremely busy at the moment, more than usual" Aye, because everyone's waiting to bin you off, just like me. 😅

Already been a great week for freelancing, but got some even cooler stuff lined up for the next couple of months! Most won't see fruition until the start of 2026 though, so in the meantime please pay me to write words www.bensledge.co.uk

Oh hey, I'm writing about cards again! But now for @gamesradarplus.bsky.social!

Dan Burn, how on earth do you put bend on a header?! Howay the lads! ⚫⚪

Big fan of Nintendo itemising gameplay sessions. Not a big fan of feeling shamed at seeing session lengths of 14hrs+ Guess the game. 😅

Here’s the reason I spoke to so many video game actors. I attended the launch of TIVA, an independently run audiobook series with all of your favourite voice actors, aiming to fight back against AI and corporations, featuring an all female/non-binary cast. www.thegamer.com/tiva-intervi...

Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment (also known as Jade takes far too many screenshots of Zelda simulator) delivers when it comes to fierce combat and heartfelt storytelling. It's a surprisingly evocative prequel to Tears of the Kingdom that shakes up the musou formula in some worthwhile ways.

Let's face it, you should play all four of the games mentioned here.

Tax. The. Rich. Every time I get the bus through town to my sister's I see the deprivation, and it's frankly disgusting that we live in a country that allows this to happen while a tiny few hoard wealth. Ben Houchen is a ghoul. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I just discovered that ITV livestreams a camera feed from the International Space Station, 24/7, on its app. Might just be my new favourite background watch. 🌏🛰️

Normally I'd be very interested in an evening of Persona music. However, there's not a chance I'm spending probably a month's rent going to London. 😅

THIS. It's far, far too prevalent in this industry that the big players, the ones with the cult-of-personality social media followings sitting atop cushions at their boutique roles, punch down on others just trying to get by. You were there once. Don't forget where you came from. Help, not hinder.

Fallout 4 Anniversary - am I right in thinking the *only* difference to this bundle is the addition of the Creation Club stuff? Wonder how much of a premium Bethesda are going to charge... 🙄

The joke is on Google following my every move and trying to get an idea of who I am so they can serve 'tailored ads', when my search history is full of stuff like Dora: Rainforest Rescue, Full Metal Schoolgirl, Death By Scrolling, Swapmeat, Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis, and King of Meat.

Got to love sleeping less than three hours because of existential dread, then waking up with more of it.

Several of my colleagues were laid off today, and seeing the usual reaction from the usual people pushed me to write a blog post (how retro) about the sad state of online discourse: jackcrustycoleman.com/2025/10/22/l...

If anyone who was laid off from TheGamer today has a piece they were working on and need a home for, Skybox wants to hear from you, and we pay pretty well. We can't make up for you being laid off, but we'll do what we can.

We need to be angrier at how google is destroying the internet.

Eric will be a huge asset to anyone. Hire Eric.

This feels far too evergreen, but we're always open for feature pitches at [email protected], and my personal email is in bio. I get to work with so many brilliant writers, and there's always room for more ❤️

Sam is exceptional. Hire Sam.

Valnet unfortunately let go of the entire TheGamer features team today alongside several other staff members. Many incredibly talented and hard working writers I've had the pleasure of working with over the past several years.

I got laid off from TheGamer today, along with the entire Features team (go give @epicswitzer.bsky.social and @hallafyre.bsky.social a follow!) Needless to say, I'm now looking for work. I'm open to roles in: -Journalism -PR -Copywriting -Copy editing -Games writing -Scriptwriting

I'll also say, and I'm sure this won't be the last laid-off TG staff member whose greatness I highlight today, but @hallafyre.bsky.social brings the sort of visionary spirit to a workplace that so many sites would benefit from. Sam sees things that I never would, and shapes them into fine words.

Branden is amazing. Hire Branden.