@nightdivestudios.bsky.social releases another exemplary remaster with Blood: Refreshed Supply. This was a game that didn't click for me despite trying many times... until now. I'm a Blood believer now, so check out my review! techraptor.net/gaming/revie...

My latest piece is up on Xbox Wire! Here's why having access to the source code was so crucial in Nightdive's development of Blood: Refreshed Supply: news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...

@tributegames.com and @dotemu.bsky.social close out the year with a marvelous beat 'em up featuring a diverse cast of heroes! Check out my review for Marvel Cosmic Invasion! techraptor.net/gaming/revie...

Surprise! Another byline today, this time for @smashpad.bsky.social. I got to preview Octopath Traveler 0 and if my time with the game is any indication, we may have a new GOTY contender. Absolutely gorgeous, fun, and one you’d be remiss not to check, especially with the demo now out. Thanks y’all!

Hello everyone! Forgot to post it this weekend, but I reviewed Tales of Xillia Remastered for TechRadar! Having been my first go with the game, I had a blast and I am way too excited to see how Tales of Xillia 2 goes. Hope you enjoy it! www.techradar.com/gaming/tales...

I previewed #PetitPlanet from #hoyoverse and I’m so excited for it to release HOPEFULLY some time next year, because I’m gonna be addicted. Check out my preview, especially if you’re a fan of games like Animal Crossing/Stardew Valley! techraptor.net/gaming/previ...

Making my @rollingstone.com debut writing about Monolith's incredible F.E.A.R. and how the story's meaning has kind of gotten lost over the years. Alma isn't F.E.A.R.'s villain. Armacham and the people that made her are. She's as much a victim as anyone else, a spirit of vengeance made, not born.

Ninja Gaiden 4 Reviews TheSixthAxis 9/10 Screen Rant 9/10 TechRaptor 9/10 Gameliner 9/10 Xbox Nation 90/100 Xbox Achievements 85% TheGamer 4.5/5 VGC 4/5 NoisyPixel 8.5/10 CGMagazine 8/10 Gamespot 8/10 IGN 8/10 Opencritic 82 Metacritic 82

I am so thrilled to reveal that my latest cover story for Game Informer is about Dragon Quest VII Reimagined! Alongside my 12-page cover story, I also wrote an 8-page DQ retrospective, since this is somehow our FIRST EVER DQ cover🤯 Can’t wait for you all to get this issue – I’m so so proud of it🥹

Here are a few of my favorite screenshots I took while reviewing #NinjaGaiden4

Hello everyone! New review byline acquired: Ninja Gaiden 4 for @endlessmode.bsky.social! It was a blast playing it and I thoroughly enjoyed its gory, epic action combat. Read all about it below! Hope you enjoy it! Thank you to Endless Mode and @garrettmartin.bsky.social for the opportunity!

My Ninja Gaiden 4 review is here! Action games have never felt this good, so excited to see the public with their hands on this one. Hope y’all enjoy reading my review, posted below :) #NinjaGaiden4 #NinjaGaiden @xbox.com techraptor.net/gaming/revie...

🚨 NEW POST🚨 Consider: All of your favorite weird ass RPGs? They're all OFF's sons, says @broganchattin.bsky.social 🔗

“It's not just a petting zoo.” I spoke to Jurassic World Evolution 3's director about making a theme park management sim with teeth (and plenty of baby dinosaurs). store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/j...

This is easily one of the most personal stories I've written. When I first started playing World of Warcraft this year I didn't expect to latch onto it as much as I did. If you have a moment please check it out!

I previewed Fellowship and it's a dream for MMO dungeon fans. This "multiplayer online dungeon adventure" has great potential to be a hit. My thoughts include playtime with the newly announced DPS hero Elarion! @arcgames.com techraptor.net/gaming/previ...

Pleased to say that I am reviewing Ninja Gaiden 4 and you can expect my coverage on Monday, October 20 at 4:00 p.m. PDT on @techraptor.net. Review access was provided by @xbox.com. #NinjaGaiden #NinjaGaiden4

An iconic FPS series makes its triumphant return with Battlefield 6. Does it live up to the massive hype? Check out our review to find out!

I reviewed EA’s Battlefield 6! The multiplayer experience is the highlight here and I can’t wait to jump into the fray again. techraptor.net/gaming/revie...

Tomorrow at October 9th at 8:00 AM PT, the embargo lifts for Battlefield 6. You'll be able to check out my review on @techraptor.net!

I reviewed the incredible #Hades2 from @supergiantgames.bsky.social. In case you missed it, this is a GOTY candidate for sure.

LIFEBAR 005 begins now!!! Starting with a hot take: What if @easbygames.bsky.social told you that MyGM Mode in WWE 2K25 was one of the best post COVID-era strategy games available???

I’d like to personally thank Xbox for making physical games relevant again

My hands-on with the Midnight Alpha is up with all my first impressions. There will be more content soon, after I've slept a bit more. It was a jam-packed day for sure. @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com #Midnight

Last week, I got to check out a demo for the upcoming Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow. It got my thieving blood pumping, despite some technical hiccups. Here is my preview over at @butwhytho.net ! butwhytho.net/2025/09/thie...

🚨 LIFEBAR ISSUE 005: FALL 2025 IMMINENT🚨 With contributions from: @jamwa.bsky.social @easbygames.bsky.social @broganchattin.bsky.social @imluisgutierrez.bsky.social + MORE STARTING OCTOBER 6th! ko-fi.com/lifebar

It’s a big review day! Don’t sleep on @playtowa.bsky.social, one of the most gorgeous games this year. It’s a very competent roguelite with a lot of heart. Check out my review. techraptor.net/gaming/revie...

I just backed The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope – The Manga by Hisao Tamaki on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...

I am reviewing a game under embargo and no, I won’t tell you about it. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

Well folks, I have some personal news. I've officially quit my very normal day job, and have accepted a full time job in the video game industry. Without going too deep on details just yet, I'll be writing a lot, playing a lot of games, and still be able to freelance on the side.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles might be my most anticipated game from PAX West. I played about an hour of it behind closed doors, and had a great conversation with game director Kazutoyo Maehiro and art director Hiroshi Minagawa about legacy and inspiration.

New byline alert! I just got my first story published over at MTG Salvation! It was a lot of fun doing some research on this one, and if you guys are looking for some good budget land cards, I've got you covered! www.mtgsalvation.com/articles/fea...

Hello all! Another review is in the books! This time, it’s Cronos: The New Dawn for @outputlag.com! While I had a few gripes with it, it’s a great new IP that has a lot of potential to be more. Horror fans (and fans of Silent Hill 2 Remake) should definitely check this one out! Hope you enjoy it!

I really really enjoyed Shinobi. Its combat and movement is some of the best in a 2D game I have played in a long time. Check out my review!

Hello everyone! I’m back with ANOTHER REVIEW! This time, I reviewed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance for Output Lag! While it isn’t perfect, the action combat and style is some of the best in the genre. Definitely worth it if you’re on the fence. Hope you enjoy reading the article! Thanks y’all!

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a triumphant return for this classic franchise. @lizardcube.bsky.social and @sega-west.bsky.social nail it. Please check out my review on @techraptor.net! techraptor.net/gaming/revie...

That being said, if any editors are looking for an extra set of hands on anything related to Fallout, please let me know! I'd love to help out, however I can.

Earlier last month, I attended a hands-off preview event for The Blood of Dawnwalker and walked away genuinely impressed with what I saw. Make sure to read all about it over at @restart.run! www.restart.run/articles/the...

I wrote about the Early Access for Titan Quest 2. Titan Quest 2 from Grimlore Games and @thqnordic.com is shaping up to be an excellent ARPG, so check out my thoughts.

I wrote this one! Madden 26 is the best one I've played in a long time. Love the improvements to Franchise, the new weather, and the on-field gameplay tweaks. There are always things to fix and improve, but I'm having a blast with it.

“Of all the ways AI has killed us in fiction, the reality is the meanest and stupidest.“ @letominor.bsky.social reminds us that, if current events are to be considered, Grok will be a greater threat to civilization than any SHODAN apocalypse fantasy. lifebarmag.com/praise-the-m...

A bit late but with the news today, felt fitting. I was also affected by the freelance budget cuts at IGN last week and am back to panic mode. It’s rough out here and I’m seriously considering pivoting out of this line of work as a whole. Also, hire Scott.

Looks like IGN's freelance budget is getting slashed so I am going to be in desperate need for more places to write stuff for (it was my main lifeline while I hunt for a new job) If anyone is looking for writers to cover stuff, need video edited, or graphics done, let me know please! <3

Was truly wild to see this #CriticalRole news come across my desk - October 2nd release date - @matthewmercer.bsky.social as a player with returning... and new faces - @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social as the DM for the WHOLE CAMPAIGN No confirmed system yet.. #Critters techraptor.net/tabletop/new...

⏰ LIFEBAR ISSUE 004 IS LIVE⏰ IN THIS ISSUE: 🤖 TWO (2!) great thought pieces about System Shock 2's relevant and divisive legacy ⚽ Reclaiming online gaming, one Rematch game at a time 🐴 Does "everything is wrestling" apply to anime horsegirls? + MORE lifebarmag.com

For IGN: I got a taste of Dead Reset, an interactive horror movie with some scrappy practical production and some real SyFy gusto

After doing the preview, I knew I couldn’t let Ninja Gaiden Ragebound go. Thanks to @outputlag.com, I got to review it!! Luckily, it was well worth it, as it’s one of the best platformers in a while and a nostalgic love letter to a franchise deserving of the spotlight. Hope you enjoy reading it!

Hello! LIFEBAR has a bsky account now! You’ll no longer have to fight through my shit posts to find THE GOODS! Please follow @lifebarmag.com for all your LIFEBAR-related updates and posts and what not. Or else…

a new sidescrolling ninja gaiden, in this economy??? this is a very good video game that strikes a very sweet balance between nostalgia bait and cool new stuff - read my review pls