Adriyan Rae is up for a Golden Joystick Award for Best Lead Performer (her first ever!). I spoke with her about her nomination, being the only Black woman nominated for a Golden Joystick, her journey into games, and more. She was delightful to speak to, and I think that really shows in this piece🐊

I’m afraid to tell you that another must-play game has dropped in 2025. I absolutely LOVED Stray Children, and hope lots of people check it out. Here’s my review for Postmode:

Stray Children Review: A ferocious fermented fairytale that evokes Mother 3 and Undertale @oniongames.bsky.social postmode.org/stray-childr...

Please, please validate all the time I have spent playing/thinking about Baby Steps by reading this article? Please?? "Instead of doing anything normal with my life for the past week, I have been on a horrible hiking holiday with the worst man in the world." www.theguardian.com/games/2025/o...

My review in progress for Dispatch is live on @ign.com! My full review will arrive once the series is out in a little bit, but so far I’m having a great time! Cc @adhocstudio.com www.ign.com/articles/dis...

My review in progress for Dispatch is live on @ign.com! My full review will arrive once the series is out in a little bit, but so far I’m having a great time! Cc @adhocstudio.com www.ign.com/articles/dis...

I reviewed Keeper for @ign.com! It’s weird and surreal and I loved it! Cc @doublefine.com www.ign.com/articles/kee...

I reviewed Keeper for @ign.com! It’s weird and surreal and I loved it! Cc @doublefine.com www.ign.com/articles/kee...

Really cool to get this kind of interview up on my (comparatively small-fry) video game website. If you've been digging into Ghost of Yotei over the weekend, check this out!

Silent Hill f is a brilliant addition to the series! You can check out my full review below: www.videogamer.com/reviews/sile...

Silent Hill f is a brilliant addition to the series! You can check out my full review below: www.videogamer.com/reviews/sile...

For six years, I've had the privilege to publish countless reviews, features, and investigative pieces across numerous publications. I love what I do, and I think it's time to start a new venture. Welcome to the first post of my new newsletter, Access Granted. accessgranted.ghost.io/welcome-to/

Hollow Knight Silksong Guides Hub: Mask Shards, Spool Fragments, Rosary Farming, Tool & Upgrade Locations postmode.org/hollow-knigh...

Just in case you guys need some help… postmode.org/all-hollow-k...

Pleased to announce I contributed to @techradar.com's Best of Gamescom awards list with a blurb on Silent Hill f! 🏆 www.techradar.com/gaming/techr...

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

My book, Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped the World Have Fun, is out next February! It is a lively cultural history of the world's most beloved video game company, drawing from 20 years' worth of reporting and interviews. Pre-order here: linktr.ee/super_nintendo

I played Silent Hill f at Gamescom and I liked it 💕 www.techradar.com/gaming/silen...

Gamescom coverage klaxon 🚨 www.techradar.com/gaming/bloob...

Relaxing Friday night Peak session 🌋 @oloman.bsky.social

I reviewed Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. At it's core it's still the best game ever made, but as a remake it really does not do anything with that. This is so faithful that it struggles to find an identity of its own. But it's still Snake Eater. www.techradar.com/gaming/metal...

I reviewed Drag X Drive for @theguardian.com 🏀 www.theguardian.com/games/2025/a...

Ok, so. I've been let go of my job at TheGamer. If you're looking for a gaming journalist with 7+ years of experience in the field and 3 years of experience as an editor, just hit me up at [email protected], or check santileguiza.com to read my work!

My nail tech really hit it out the park for Gamescom! 💅

Guess it’s my turn to say that I was laid off at IGN. Real crummy birthday gift, to be honest, but my union fought like hell on my behalf and people came out of the woodwork to support me. Couldn’t be more moved by my colleagues & friends, and am devastated to lose a job and community I love. (1/3)

Excited to say you can read my review of Time Flies in today's edition of The Guardian! 📰 🪰 @panic.com @playables.net

Excited to say you can read my review of Time Flies in today's edition of The Guardian! 📰 🪰 @panic.com @playables.net

ok, i had a pretty big editing contract fall through today. luckily, their loss is your gain! i'm an IGF-nominated editor and writer, and the games i've worked on have been very well received. let's talk about what i could do to help your team tell the story you want to tell! email in my pin 💛

Bumping this in case it crosses the feed of a hardworking editor who may prefer to have lunch, at some point, instead of back-to-back appointments all day in the Koelnmesse 😘

I reviewed Time Flies for @theguardian.com 🪰 @panic.com @playables.net www.theguardian.com/games/2025/a...

I reviewed Time Flies for @theguardian.com 🪰 @panic.com @playables.net www.theguardian.com/games/2025/a...

Extra extra! Read all about it! My review of Tales of the Shire has made it into print with today’s edition of The Guardian!

Extra extra! Read all about it! My review of Tales of the Shire has made it into print with today’s edition of The Guardian!

Earlier this month I visited the IO offices in Brighton to learn more about 007 First Light! www.techradar.com/gaming/the-r...

We're working on an art project for Freakon! We want you to share games journalism that means something to you. If you have a review, a cover, a video, a headline, a quote - anything that made an impact on you please submit it! Taking earnest and dumb submissions. seasonofdecay.cargo.site

Unearthing this classic meme to say I’m going to be at Gamescom… again! Any editors looking for an experienced attendee to cover the event please reach out! Plus if any PR folks have any appts to share please email me ([email protected])

Unearthing this classic meme to say I’m going to be at Gamescom… again! Any editors looking for an experienced attendee to cover the event please reach out! Plus if any PR folks have any appts to share please email me ([email protected])

Ive just booked flights and accommodation for my SEVENTH visit to Gamescom. Video game website editors, if you need a reliable freelancer to cover some appointments, lmk! PR people, my email is olomanjordan at gmail And if I can’t get a commission locked, I’ll be writing about it for Postmode.org

I’m late to post my work as usual — BUT I reviewed Tales of the Shire for @theguardian.com! www.theguardian.com/games/2025/j...

My final review for Persona5: The Phantom X is up on @ign.com! www.ign.com/articles/per...

My final review for Persona5: The Phantom X is up on @ign.com! www.ign.com/articles/per...

Had a lovely time at @developconference.com!

Come see what we've prepared! Our UploadVR Summer Showcase goes live at 10am PT/6pm BST later today youtu.be/BE98x1cGJkU?...

I’m also here … sans stickers — please come say hi!

Freelance journos, who's going to Gamescom this year and is available for potential impressions on VR games? I don't have anything to offer right now, but it'd be useful to know in case I need to commission anything. Rates and other pitching info here www.uploadvr.com/how-to-pitch...

Another feature before Pride month is up: I asked @nikkijay.games, @annahollinrake.com, @tanatb.housefuckinggame.com and @dateeverythinggame.bsky.social's Amanda Hufford for their favourite queer moments in video games. Guess who wrote a whole-ass poem about it www.theguardian.com/games/2025/j...

Death Stranding 2 is an unforgettable odyssey across Australia and a meticulously polished open-world game. Crucially, better onboarding and combat make for a confident sequel to a divisive game. Here's my review for @postmode.bsky.social postmode.org/death-strand...

While my full review wont be out until later on, I’ve been enjoying FBC so far :) www.ign.com/articles/fbc...

Here's my review of @remedygames.com's new session-based shooter, FBC Firebreak. Love shouting at my mates to get in the shower because they stink (see: are running low on health, and may turn into a sticky note monster). For @postmode.bsky.social postmode.org/fbc-firebrea...