Nothing like starting a new noir-inspired gaslamp fantasy D&D campaign with horror vibes and almost immediately getting sidetracked by a lengthy debate about whether our characters (inhabitants of a sealed underground realm) would know what a feather is. (One of us read about it in a book.)

In unrelated news, I got to meet my baby niece for the first time! I explained that I, like a good auntie, would teach her everything I knew. She looked at the face on the phone screen with quite charming perplexity, but I think she got the gist.

“Fever rackets” sounds like an old-timey con. #nintendodirect

By the way, I know I posted about the GamesBeat news writer position last week, but I also want to mention that another position is open for a senior account manager. Both are equally fun because you get to work with me!

🚨🚨Potential job opportunity: looking for someone with experience in social media around gaming and entertainment. If this is you, DM for more details. If this isn't you, but you know someone who it is, send them my way.

How are we all doing after the collective sick day we took for the Silksong launch?

Goddamn right! I'm so glad to see another new games journalism site pop up. Congratulations @roguesite.bsky.social and I'll support as much as I can!

I’m responding, I promise!

Just to reiterate: GamesBeat has an opening for a writer! If anyone is interested, feel free to DM me! Must be: -Interested in the business of the industry (*very* interested; it's kind of our thing) -Willing to talk about games -Capable of writing good words Sound like anyone you know?

Sooooo. Anyone want to come work with me at GamesBeat? I need someone to listen to me rant about The Golden Girls. But other than that, I promise I’m nice!

Y’all realize I’m going to be in the @giantbomb.bsky.social chat way more now, right? No one escapes me and my hyperfixations that easily.

I feel like cracking a joke about Mike Minotti taking off for Giant Bomb, where he belongs. But honestly it was great having him at GamesBeat for 13 years. He gave us his expertise in gaming and his dedication to the profession of games journalism. gamesbeat.com/thank-you-fr...

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Switch 2s doesn't sound right. I propose we say Switches 2.

To anyone who’s been reading LootBeat, for some reason it hasn’t gone out recently. Am investigating. Will report back when I have completed my Nancy Drew-ing.

It’s time again for FanExpo and I’m only sorry I can’t offer my husband a moment of adorable bonding like he had last year with @neilnewbon.bsky.social. I had hopes for Walton Goggins, but sadly it was not to be.

Sitting in a Lambo for probably the first and last time. #dreamhackdallas

Here I go conferencing again!

Giant Bomb has been sold to Giant Bomb: aftermath.site/giant-bomb-sol...

I WAS NOT TOLD. WHY WAS I NOT TOLD?

Needless to say I will no longer be contributing to Giant Bomb. Nothing but love to all the wonderful people from there and GameSpot. Jeff was a workhorse and a hero for the way he shouldered so much responsibility there, and I am furious with the way execs treated him. We aren’t going anywhere.

This sure has been a week, hasn’t it?

GamesBeat has gone independent!We’re now a separate publication from VB, and we’re going to be exploring new content soon. Which means you’ll be seeing a lot more of me, probably. Be afraid.

On site at SXSW — if anyone wants to say hi, hit me up!

@venturebeat.com's @rachelkaser.bsky.social talks with Boltz Entertainment CEO Richard Boltz about their upcoming game #WriteWarz, its origins, and plans for future content. #indiegame #boltzentertainment #gamedev #indiedev #writinggame

Just so everyone's aware, there's no relation between me and the protagonist of Lost Soul Aside. I don't need a dragon surfboard to kick ass. I may be willing to claim Kazer as a brother if the game turns out good, though.

this is how it feels to reach 30 MILLION users!!!

Shit, I’m 34.

"two games writers are beefing on bluesky!"

Anyone else want to watch the Golden Girls and forget the world is turning for a couple of days? Hot beverages and fresh-baked pastries? Anyone?

Not sure what it says about my relationship with TikTok that, not ten minutes after the app goes dark, I folded my laundry and unloaded my dishwasher. On an unrelated note, anyone know some simple editing tools for making a YouTube Short?

Are you a game developer who has *feelings* about old console tech demos like Mario 128 or the rubber ducks or FFVII PS3? Think they were cool or pointless? Did they inspire you in any way? I'm writing a short piece and am inviting also short comment on it. DM me and we can talk!

Putting a bow on this year with my Top 5 games. See you all on the other side! t.co/qx1cM6aumK

Today we, a majority of video game workers at ZeniMax Online Studios and the workers behind ESO, are proud to announce the launch of our union with @cwaunion.bsky.social! ✊

Okay, which one of you had "edgy Pac-Man" on your bingo card for tonight? Which one of you wished on a monkey's paw for a new Pac-Man game??? I want answers!!! #thegameawards

Should I try and do a Bluesky while watching The Game Awards? Feels like the equivalent of smashing a bottle on my account’s hull.

How annoying is it and how many celebrities who aren’t even tangentially games-related mentioned or shown in relation to it? What award came before it and how quickly was the recipient cut off by the band? How much does it gild the lily?

Oh god, the Game Awards are tomorrow, aren’t they? Why isn’t it still November? WHY DOES MY BACK HURT??

I’m over at Anime Frontier this weekend, and is there a Fire Emblem get-together no one bothered to tell me about? I’ve seen more FE cosplayers at this one con than the last six combined.

Thankful for decent social media, a library full of fun video games, and a bellyful of food. It's been a rough year — I grow to appreciate the little things more and more. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

I’m thankful for everyone using Bluesky, everyone building on atproto, everyone listening to our message and sharing our dream of a better social media ecosystem that puts people first. We’re going to do this together — thanks for joining us on this journey!

So an update on this: Bluesky has a 60-second video limit, so I may have to get creative if I want to post video content on here. Definitely can’t x-post from the Tok, as my news blasts are all 3 minutes long per day.

What I love about this is you can pinpoint the precise moment he knew he was in trouble.

Anyone else get Team Asobi and Asobo Studios mixed up? I keep making that mistake this year in particular because they both released games. And considering one is on PlayStation, and one is on Xbox, mixing those two up feels like a social faux pas, like wearing white after Labor Day.

Out of curiosity, does anyone have any games besides the heavy hitters they wish had been nominated? Any dark horses out there? I’ll go first: I think both Tiny Glade and Still Wakes the Deep should have been nominated for audio design.

As we embark on our new journey here on Bluesky, we look forward to sharing more news about South of Midnight, our upcoming single-player, third-person action-adventure and 'modern folktale' set in the Deep South.

Not sure how, but Bluesky’s helping me with my burnout. I actually want to write stuff in my spare time again! Thinking maybe some year-end retrospectives on 2024’s games? Still keeping my Golden Girls and Perry Mason recaps on ice until the new year, so I can do some revisions. Stay Golden!!

disney exec: it’s about a guy who thinks he’s a monkey lol. probably don’t need anything too crazy for the soundtrack. phil collins: [eyes glowing white, levitating above the ground] no

Okay, so something I have to say about this: I wish this list had more dark horse nominees. It feels too monolithic — like everyone had a handful of games they liked and just nommed those for every category in which they were eligible. I wish there were more weird and out-there games.

My hot take on The Game Awards nominees: The show is an excuse for all of us to get together in celebration of gaming so who wins in what category doesn't matter because only you get to decide what your favorite games should be #TheGameAwards