Our launch stream & @extralife4kids.bsky.social fundraiser stream is only THREE days away! ⌛ Don't miss out on some great donation incentives, including prize packs 🎁, Skyrim mods to surprise @joelburgess.bsky.social, and Ambrosia Sky Steam keys! 🔑 Donate here: tiny.cc/sr-extralife2025

Press/Content Creators hit us up for codes 🥳

✨Have YOU played powerwash simulator and then gone on to powerwash something in real life? Do you have thoughts on how they compare? I want to talk to you for a story I'm working on. Shares appreciated!

After 6 years with TheGamer, Valnet has decided to shut down features and lay off the entire team, including me. I don't know what's next for me but I intend to stay in games, whether that's at another outlet, consulting, or PR. If you have any leads, I'd appreciate any help

NEW STORIES New year, new Lot 94 exhibit. Three stories all inspired by the theme of “Monsters” to rattle and disturb you as we inch closer to Halloween. Free for all and edited by my co-conspirator @elisefavis.bsky.social The stories are… www.lot-94.com/exhibit-2-mo...

ANNOUNCEMENT TIME! Lot 94 returns next Monday, October 20th, with three brand new stories and featuring illustrations from @slimyswampghost.bsky.social and @olliehoff.bsky.social. See you then :). www.lot-94.com/news/new-tal...

There will never be another site quite like Fanbyte and I don't think people understand that. The specific mix of talent, trusting that talent, backing it up with financial resources, and the willingness to run into walls at full speed will never be replicated in a gaming site again.

We released a new story trailer for Ambrosia Sky today!!

I was a Firaxis narrative designer/writer and lost my job today. Any help sharing leads on new opportunities would be great! Over 3.5 years, I contributed to Civilization VII and Marvel’s Midnight Suns, helping turn maps, mechanics, and chaos into memorable stories. See my work benreeves.carrd.co

Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight. I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open: emmkid.info

Rogue.site is now a reality! Thank you to everyone along the way who helped make it possible. If you like what you see, and want more of it. Consider pledging your support with a subscription. Your funds will go to support independent games journalism written by humans, for humans.

Working with the @softrains.bsky.social team and showing off Ambrosia Sky at PAX West & The MIX was such an honor, and a memorable part of my communications career so far. This game is so special. I'm so glad I got to be a part of it!

About to fly back to Toronto and just thinking about what an incredible weekend it has been. It was my first PAX and everyone was so kind and it was *so* nice seeing friendly faces and meeting the @softrains.bsky.social community. I hope I’ll be back again next year!

playing The Drifter while chilling at a cute cafe, 10/10 weekend

I'll be at PAX West next weekend with the wonderful @softrains.bsky.social team! Come by Booth 738 to say hello 🥰

Recently finished Common Side Effects on HBO and my god, now I want to shout it from the rooftops that everyone should watch it. so thoughtful, uncomfortable, hopeful; i need more animated shows with serious themes

Hello! You may have seen it, but I am one of the employees that have been impacted by layoffs at IGN. It's been a great six years, but this now means I am looking to apply my talents to something new and exciting.

Today, IGN laid off eight extremely valuable members of our union and workforce via directive from our parent company, Ziff Davis. This, after two incredibly successful live events IGN Live and SDCC, and yet another corporate acquisition. Please take a moment to read and share our full statement:

Things have been HAPPENING at @fiftycc.bsky.social! Follow us on BlueSky! If you or anyone you know is looking for PR for their project in 2026 and beyond, please hit us up! Thank you for supporting the arts 🥰

To anyone being hit by layoffs today, It's not you. It's them. It isn't your fault. It's theirs. You didn't do anything wrong. They did. They fucked up. Not you.

Welcome to Endless Mode: infinite possibilities in games, anime, theme parks, and more. www.endlessmode.com/video-games/...

On Blue Prince, conclusions, grief, and continuing on. www.gamespot.com/articles/blu...

Hi! Me and some people made a short visual novel experience about nuclear apocalypse, God, and going home. It's on sale for 20% off, and it would mean the world to me if you picked it up this Steam Sale. store.steampowered.com/app/3283890/...

It's been so much fun to work with @softrains.bsky.social and @lizzietrouble.bsky.social on Ambrosia Sky; we've been so thrilled to see this special project get the attention it deserves!

The Summer (Game Fest) Before The Fall (Of America) aftermath.site/summer-game-...

Started playing Avowed over the weekend and I am unhealthily obsessed, I haven't been hooked on a big RPG like this in a while. I really enjoy the flexible combat and ability to use a pistol in one hand AND a grimoire in the other. the companions grew on me, even if they're not Obsidian's best.

Concept art for our protagonist, Dalia. She is a Scarab, a deep-space disaster clean-up specialist. Scarabs are a loose outfit of self-trained scientists, whose specialties are a blend of biology 🧬, engineering ⚙️, and religious mysticism. ☄️

Announcing our debut title... Ambrosia Sky. 🪐 Amongst the asteroids of Saturn lies your home, and a mystery that demands to be solved. Clean the contamination, lay the dead to rest, and find her. store.steampowered.com/app/3580160

so excited to say I've been working with @softrains.bsky.social on their huge announcement today to reveal Ambrosia Sky - could not be prouder of the team!!

Game Informer magazine subscriptions are back! 🎉 Lock in early bird pricing by joining today and receive a full year of 10 issues featuring more pages and improved paper. gameinformer.com/subscribe 📽️ youtu.be/xB-wxCebt1U?... #GameInformer #Subscribe

Mark your calendars and set your reminders: be sure to watch the @pcgamer.com show this Sunday for... reasons.

not going to SGF is SUCH a bummer, but I am finally starting to feel better and I'm embracing it. my dad's been here for support with the hospital visits and surgeries, bless him. today I took him to a cafe. here's hoping my health continues to stabilize so i don't have to miss fun things anymore!

ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm the latest independent journalist to start a newsletter! Welcome to NINTENKATS, a brand-new newsletter dedicated to news, commentary, and reviews from the world of Nintendo. I'd also like to make this a podcast! Here's how to support this project. SUBSCRIBE: nintenkats.beehiiv.com

Really disappointed to say I will not be at Summer Game Fest as planned. I ended up having two surgeries this month and have not had solid food in...a really long time. It's been a hellish time, tbh, and I miss you all.

Hi my name is Ana! ✍🏼 I worked as a service writer and culture reporter for Polygon for several years and was among the many journalists laid off at Polygon following its sale to Valnet. I am now open to work opportunities and am available to contact at: [email protected].

A perfect morning

Wrote a bit looking back on my time at Polygon rooftopshouting.com/2025/05/07/p...

i debated whether i would say anything on here, but tomorrow i am having bowel surgery. some of my colon coming out. my crohn’s was too out of control, but hopeful this will really help my quality of life. send good vibes. 💜

Recently, I got to consult on a very special game (alongside @jeremypeel.bsky.social) that’s dear to my heart: Despelote! Really proud to be listed in the credits and I’ve been thrilled to see such positive reception during its launch.

how poetic. a writer gives a review about how our game about the sad and horrific state of the industry commented on the human cost of development. that same week, the publication is sold and gutted, destroying more humans in the race to scrape the bottom of the barrel for profit.

Support independent games media patreon.com/bloodgodpod aftermath.site remapradio.com www.gamefile.news

rip polygon, death to valnet

every year since i quit being a full-time journalist, i come out of my cave to write about one fantastic video game. last year, it was the transcendent 1000xRESIST. this year, it’s the wonderful Lost Records: Bloom and Rage. www.pastemagazine.com/games/lost-r...

I've put together the best point-and-click adventures of the 21st century! kotaku.com/best-point-a... Features @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social, @meredithgran.com, @rustylake.com, @grumpygamer.com, @juliaminamata.bsky.social, @shaunaitcheson.bsky.social, @danthat.bsky.social, @timegentleman.bsky.social

i've been a mess over this since hearing about it. happy cat sanctuary burned down in a tragic fire. the owner, christopher arsenault (i'll remember his name forever), died trying to rescue hundreds of cats. if you can, please donate to help the surviving kitties: www.gofundme.com/f/support-ha...

Joel gave a lovely interview about what our studio, Soft Rains, and how we've been working for the past two years www.gamesradar.com/games/there-...

Against all odds, @gameinformer.com is back! And so is everyone who was there when it was shut down last year. Most of us have been back full-time prepping to get back up and running since February 17. For those asking – yes, the print magazine is returning. Plans are already well underway.

👏👏👏 SO proud and beyond excited for all my friends at GI, congratulations!!!

Game Informer is back! The entire team is returning and we can't wait to reconnect. Come join us to celebrate the best in games, the people who make games, and the people who play games from all around the world. www.gameinformer.com/letter-from-...

we did it hehe @alexaray.bsky.social