some days one just runs out of steam, but it's still a ways away from bed, so one is just like... well... huh.

For all my pomodoro girlies.

It don't like it but it seems OK. It has GREAT design ideas but the movement doesn't feel good. It feels like they tried so hard to make all the systems function (impressive!) they forgot about fluidity. I can FEEL the work that went into it when I move like molasses, just a little too sluggish.

I loved Banjo as a kid. I tried Yooka when it came out and didnt like the feel but I hear Re-PlayLee made some big changes that make it worth trying again. We have both talked about playing it so we might have some content coming down the pipeline on that 👀

both games writers & games journalists face the same misguided perception: that their experience is too niche & they can "only" do games writing/games journalism... even though they must consider angles & do the kind of work that no other non-games writer or journalist needs to think about

Ty for watching! It was a lot of fun.

There were many video games released in 2025. But how many games included a level with sea horses that made you cry?

Imagine hating on me and I’m just in bed like:

Just finished up PART ONE of our new stream series where @danika.bsky.social, @cado.bsky.social, and @gameonysus.bsky.social have started the Remap neighborhood in the Sims 1! Check out our progress so far: youtube.com/watch?v=KUt1WLVWqEg In house #1 we have Rob and Patrick DaBears 🏈

it's illegal to be queer in nigeria, but queer people still exist there (as they do everywhere). nigerian reporter ebenezer mowete spoke to queer local gamers about how they do and don't express their identities when they play --> www.mothership.blog/queer-nigeri...

Man fuck this show

The Crimson Diamond is 25% off for Steam Typing Fest 2026! 🎉⌨️ It's a text parser cozy mystery adventure set in early 1900s Canada! If you've never typed "open door" to open a door, this may be the perfect time to see if your brain is wired to love that! ❤️‍🔥🧠 store.steampowered.com/app/1098770/...

it’s genuinely reassuring to me that this is the most miserable and paranoid person in the entire world

Depression cannot reach me here.

Finally got our wedding/soccer stuff hung up! Including our best piece of Galaxy memorabilia: a piece of the 2024 championship goal net with a signed picture of Joseph Paintsil’s goal from the match. 🙏

We're kicking off a month of bonus streams with GeForce Now starting Thursday at 1pm Central on Twitch! #geforcenow Vote in the MinnMax Discord for what game @yozetty.bsky.social plays! - Cairn - Batman: Arkham City - Mass Effect 3 - Resident Evil 7 - Portal 2 - FFXVI www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow

Do you yearn for the mines? Lil Gator sure does ⛏️ Lil Gator Game: In the Dark, coming February 12, 2026! @lilgatorgame.bsky.social

I'm part of two great things for GDC 2026! Bring your (non AI generated) portfolio pieces for feedback alongside some some super skilled folks, then join me when i talk about my experience being a "junior" (or lack thereof) and the importance of maintaining talent

Finally finding a clip that’s puts to words something that felt weird to me about the game when I played it a while back but was struggling in how to put it is satisfying. I liked the game, but did weirdly think those bits felt…out of place or tact on or strange feeling.

PCMag is now hiring for TWO roles. The first is for a Writer to cover mobile, and the second is for a Senior Writer to cover mobile. This is the Writer job: www.ziffdavis.com/careers/jobs... This is the Senior Writer job: www.ziffdavis.com/careers/jobs...

Excited to say I've been promoted to Associate Reviews Director at IGN! I'm now formally running the game reviews show from top to bottom. As someone who grew up wanting to review games while reading stuff like IGN, Nintendo Power, and Game Informer, it's quite a surreal place to have found myself!

Want to be as consistent with anything as my neighbors are with getting high on Mondays.

What happens when you put podcast co-hosts through a Newlywed Game-style game show showdown? You get THE BUELYWED GAME: ALL STARS! Game Informer vs Pew Pew Bang vs Easy Allies vs Headgum/That's Funny WATCH or Listen on Spotify/YouTube! #99Q youtu.be/-mW9QL9uNcA open.spotify.com/show/2zU3rTa...

A little burst of optimism on your feed, more than a quarter of a million raised for VEAP! The Twin Cities largest food pantry who is ensuring people affected by ICE (like those unable to go outside their homes for fear of being racially profiled during the occupation) are receiving emergency food!

Quarter mil is wild. 🔥 fuck ICE always and forever.

When I switch from playing my music on my portable Bluetooth speaker to my Klipsch bookshelf speakers.

PSA: New Jordan Ward is out.

Today's the day, don't miss our ICE Out Charity Stream stream with @giantbomb.bsky.social from the MinnMax Studio at 5pm Central! www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow You can donate now - bit.ly/iceoutminnea... 100% goes to helping those in need with rent assistance and food delivery here in Minneapolis.

The sopranos edits are getting to me I might need to do a rewatch

I plan on making an appearance, as well 😄

Tomorrow evening! The crossover event of the century!

IF YOU LIKE CLIMBING, LOOK HERE! 🧗 Our friends over at The Game Bakers are finally releasing their amazing game, Cairn, today 🎉 To celebrate, we're doing a bundle with them on Steam called THE SUMMIT so you can get both PEAK and Cairn at a discount!🏔️ store.steampowered.com/bundle/66405...

You're welcome! And it honestly only gets better

So excited to watch this!

It's finally here. My COMPLETE Persona 5 Royal Let's Play is now available on my YouTube channel. 55 episodes and 195 hours of gameplay across 2 years, enjoy: tinyurl.com/3shw5rjj

Glad you enjoyed it!

Me every time I post:

Lol I will def be coming back but every week im like no i need one more wee! i feel pretty confident in February but not sure i can promise a date just yet.

MinnMax is teaming up with @giantbomb.bsky.social this Friday at 5pm Central for an ICE Out charity stream from our studio in Minneapolis. It'll be simulcast on all channels... www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow www.youtube.com/minnmax www.twitch.tv/giantbomb www.youtube.com/giantbomb

"I do not feel safe in the country": international developers are skipping GDC because of Trump's border chaos: aftermath.site/i-do-not-feel-...

Finally getting to and hopefully finishing uploading my Persona 5 Royal VODs and I'm getting triggered over seeing these bosses again.

I've been revamping my workflow and tools and think I'm going to be using Notion a lot more. Pls share how you use it (screenshots and/or template links are a great bonus)

Kotaku Is Hiring A Nights And Weekends Editor https://kotaku.com/kotaku-is-hiring-a-nights-and-weekends-editor-2000663478

Kotaku Is Hiring A Community Editor https://kotaku.com/kotaku-is-hiring-a-community-editor-2000663477

Kotaku Is Hiring A Staff Reporter https://kotaku.com/kotaku-is-hiring-a-staff-reporter-2000663475

I used to do this job back in the day and while it was stressful sometimes, it was also a blast to have so much freedom to cover whatever I wanted alongside big news and events. Oh and hey, you don't have to live in NYC for this!

it's a charity stream now. john and i will be live in just a bit donate: give.mn/ve6jjf watch: twitch.tv/nikigrayson // twitch.tv/vgbees

We might have finally found the point where Mina will say “This is enough snow.”

come to my house for a free lobotomy

Figuring out OUR five favorites was challenging but super rewarding. I love the list we came up with.