Smaller scale, quarterly / semi-annual ff games makes some financial sense, I suppose. Though, if you want to be a nintendo or pkm, you'll probably need to pick a singular mascot. But I don't really care about the financial aspect, I just want good games — something that model is not conducive to.

At the risk of diving into dumb discourse, I actually really like reading criticism of criticism! I think it is good and healthy to have it, and if we read and critique one another earnestly and honestly, the space would be much better for it.

I swear it is a coincidence that I wrote this one this week, it had nothing to do with ~the discourse~ from yesterday -- but it might be an interesting add to the convo anyway

LOL why?? It's sitting at a 78. A ton of successful games launch with similar or worse scores. Strange to panic now.

I think if you played any song more than 3 times consecutively I would just try to bite my own tongue off.

I didn't like Crimson Desert.

I think it's weird for people who are nominally journalists to say things like "We should have waited to see what people think." The issue isn't that you lost the coin flip of public opinion; the issue was that you gave into astonishment. The problem is that the keyjingling got you at all!

I do try very hard not to let hater energy pop up within me, at least in the sense that I would post about or diminish other people's feelings on art in a negative way. But sometimes that is difficult to restrain lol. Just gotta recenter myself. They aren't talking to me, not my problem!

Seems I have ADHD. Can you imagine getting diagnosed at 34 years of age? Atrocious to have gone on for so long lmao.

I know why they have to say allegedly, but it is still very funny to see it when the being lines for ongoing and upcoming elections are STILL UP

Happy St. Patrick's Day, New York.

ABUGO TO THE POLLS!!!

Reposting this one more time for posterity! I promise I write good.

My grandma used to bust out her biggest green trenchcoat and stuck evey Irish-related pin, from phrases to flags, on it just in case anyone forgot where she cane from. And my dad would always but out whatever green clothes he could find before heading out for the day. Always get those tacky hats.

This looks like some sort of Oscar bait movie poster.

No matter where I hide it Piroshky always finds and steals my little Italian Sausage souvenir I bought from the only Brewers game I’ve ever attended. It’s an obsession. Nothing can keep this dog from Tiny Racing Italian Sausage

If there is a publication out there interested in coverage of the growing Portuguese videogame industry, reach out to me here via DM or email me at goncalofrlsantos22(at)gmail(dot)com. Despite the steady decline in the industry as a whole, Portugal is growing and we're already doing great stuff.

"we're heading toward a world where players and tech companies have the final say in what videogames look like, not their creators." Hot damn this completely sucks.

Gotta be real with you, I thought the DLSS5 stuff was a shitpost. Jesus.

I’ve reviewed the Outersloth agreement for my clients multiple times, and have several who signed it. Love seeing this kind of transparency in the industry. Thanks to Nicole for chatting with me about this for a piece on my personal fav new site!

Stupid and wrong to say people were not capable of introspection prior to now, but I'm actually a bit more surprised at a different part. For all the great figures to draw from in history, the first example given is Sam Walton — the guy who made walmart.

Incredible. Comhghairdeas Jessie!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🇮🇪🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ma...

Interesting.

RE: GDC not being accommodating to kids Really wish conventions/shows in general were more welcoming or accessible to children/young people. While I can occasionally show my kid some of the ones I get to bring home, I think it would make a way bigger impact on him to see things on the show floor.

I do wonder how this happened on the press side. I know so many of the journalists that were present are interested in the indie games side of the medium and they do cover it, so I'm a bit confused!

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I still DO NOT BELIEVE that Perfect Tides: Station to Station took home the IGF award for Excellence in Narrative last night, but there is photographic proof of my hand buckling under its weight

Teacher of the lit course I'm taking put out an email blast reminding everyone about their substack. To access it, you just need to click the AI image in the email. Brilliant.

Today we’re celebrating some of the games made in Ireland that are a part of our event. The Séance of Blake Manor from @spookydoorway.bsky.social and Funi Raccoon Game by @crayondev.ie are two recent releases that we're very proud of. store.steampowered.com/sale/gamesfr... #GamesFromIreland

Hey folks, there's a Games from Ireland event on Steam right now, which is the very first showcase of Irish games on Steam, and features a variety of neat titles made wholly or partly in Ireland! Just in time for St. Patrick's Day! Everyone go check this out: store.steampowered.com/sale/Gamesfr...

Played through some demos last night, more to go today. Love to see events like this.

Don't even know what to say, man. Like, obviously. That's why everyone said you should hire real people.

We've spent a few hours with the closed Beta of Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok. www.jetsonplaysgames.com/post/granblu... #cygames #granbluefantasy

Finally, the games of my people.

Frankly I thought they were gonna wait a little longer after the shake-up, but Xbox moves like their kink is humiliation and they need to feel something

Thanks to the @startribune.com here in Minneapolis for writing about our ICE Out Charity Stream... and for mentioning Astro Duel 2 in a newspaper... and understanding my passion for goofing off for the internet's amusement.

STELLATHON is going strong for several more hours! I’m so humbled by the turnout—please drop by if you haven’t! There’s a ton of fun stuff going on

🚨 New episode! 🚨 This week Alex sits down with the design leads for Magic's new TMNT Universes Beyond set to talk about the franchise and the cards. Listen here! 👇🏽🎧 http://dlvr.it/TRRD7g

there should be an Irish Edition for every video game

Possessor(s) is 75% off only four months after release? That seems kinda crazy right? store.steampowered.com/app/2132890/...

Do we think it is far enough past the release of re9 for me to complain publicly about a particular character exclusion? Like, not really something I need to write an article about, but I am annoyed lol

Hey, let's talk about money and @skyboxcritics.com, because unless you're one of the big indie outlets, money's hard: Right now, Skybox makes about $180 a month from our Patreon. That's it. That's not a lot! In fact, it doesn't cover our operating costs! Skybox has never made a profit. Ever. 🧵

GDC's 2026 IGF winner calls out U.S. cruelty at home and abroad

Congrats to all winners and nominees. I've played nearly everything on the lists in some capacity, and they are all worthy. I'm reticent to say that indie games are "the future" of the industry, but I do think it is where you'll find the most innovative gameplay and stories in the entire space.

I Love You, Colonel Sanders! apes the style of Japanese creatives, but does so poorly — an ugly pastiche of the art and cultures that make the space special. Read the full review here: www.jetsonplaysgames.com/post/i-love-...

Hey, hey! Money's tight right now and we just had to drop a ton up front to pay for a summer of day camps/childcare for our kiddos, so I'm looking to fill the gap with some extra freelance work. I'll be reaching out to my usual editors with pitches, but if you've got extra work, reach out! Clips 👇

What we need is a Truthhausen tag team champion

Pokopia is the best Nintendo exclusive game since 3 houses

Bam had 83?!?! What in the world...

ICFC is returning — offline. We've been working on ways to support in-person grassroots FGC events. Join me, @majinobama.bsky.social , @funkyp.bsky.social , @tenomedia.bsky.social and other old school FGC heads in keeping our locals, regionals, & majors strong by working together! Video below 👇