I’ve felt weird talking about it cuz I’m just a freelancer, I’ve written various versions of this post before deleting But I’ve also been affected by the commerce layoffs at GameSpot and, as always, could use more work. I still have some time for appts during SDCC, and for reviews, previews etc.

Convergence Fest brings the Teamfight Tactics Open and Riftbound Regional Championship together for the first time in Las Vegas this December. Full story: templeofgeek.com/convergence-...

Fuck it, drunk Riftbound

Layoffs hit GameSpot again aftermath.site/gamespot-layof...

L M A O

Looks like whoever wrote this job application for an editor needs an editor

Who wants to have a resume updating party

Ohh, *this* is what a panic attack feels like

Genuinely working with Brendan has been one of the greatest joys I've had in this industry

Yes, there were layoffs. Yes, I am safe. No, I am not doing well.

Lmao sick, I just got laid off from GameSpot while on paid medical leave recovering from a gunshot wound.

Here's my Riftbound Vendetta reveal! I'm a big fan of Illaoi, the Prophet of the Great Kraken, so getting to reveal her debut Champion unit card is VERY COOL. Check her out at @gamespot.com now: www.gamespot.com/articles/thi...

When @professorrpg.bsky.social tells you he’s in town for just the day, you make sure you make time to take him to the local nerd bar for a game of Commander

Just scheduled the piece for my exclusive Riftbound Vendetta card reveal, see you all tomorrow bright and early at GameSpot!

I keep forgetting GDQ is happening ahhhhhh

BREAKING: Obsidian Entertainment is making a big pivot as part of the Xbox restructuring. It has laid off a quarter of its staff, canceled a planned sequel to Avowed, and is now beginning work on a new Fallout game, according to people familiar with the plans www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

If you use Instagram make sure you turn off that AI usage bullshit

Unfortunately, HR made our office manager take this down almost immediately. They said because it's in a common area, it had to be removed. We've used common areas for many things as a team, including fan works, but HR seems to believe that a Celebration of Service is inappropriate.

Bethesda HR Forced Staff To Remove Small Memorial To Laid-Off Colleagues

Echoes of Aincrad is a deep introduction to the Sword Art Online universe. Our review: templeofgeek.com/echoes-of-ai...

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a beautiful remake of an already incredible experience that may have not necessarily needed to be remade. Full review: templeofgeek.com/assassins-cr...

Jollibee has chicken nuggets now

Officially heading to San Diego Comic-Con again this year! If any editor mutuals are looking for coverage please do let me know. SDCC usually does have games opportunities, but I’m happy to cover anything from the show that isn’t video game related! DMs are open

I have another exclusive Riftbound reveal coming next week!

Four hours of hands-on time with The Blood of Dawnwalker wasn't nearly enough time to satisfy my craving for its Witcher-inspired combat and vampire mechanics

For @restart.run: I played 4 hours of The Blood of Dawnwalker. Its Witcher DNA is clear, but the new calendar system and Coen's different loadouts between night and day set it apart and are both super fun to engage with, and the story is intriguing. Full preview: www.restart.run/articles/the...

I didn't get to play Orbitals at SGF, but @tortilla-senpai.bsky.social previewed it for Temple of Geek. From what she says, I'm looking forward to it even more. Full preview below!

Orbitals is a wonderful co-op adventure with a gorgeous art style. Our full preview: templeofgeek.com/summer-game-...

EXCLUSIVE: See The Cards In Secret Lair’s Latest Philanthropy Drop for Global Fund for Women

Even now there's misinformation floating around, so let me make this clear: Xbox is cutting 3,200 jobs, or 20% of the organization. 1,600 jobs will be eliminated today, and then another 1,600 (including the studio divestments) in the next 12 months. Full story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Proud to announce our HARDSHIP FUND: uvw-cwa.org/hardship-fun... If you've been recently laid off and need support, we got you.

Just a boy and his 7 alcoholic bevs

Discover how Ambrosia Sky: Act Two elevates gameplay with weird gravity mechanics, challenging puzzles, and a powerful conclusion to Dahlia’s emotional story. templeofgeek.com/ambrosia-sky... #ambrosiaskyacttwo #ambrosiasky

new byline! for the longest thing i’ve ever written, I tried to capture 12 years of Destiny a memory at a time.

Was not expecting to have Anime Expo FOMO

WE MADE OUR FIRST GAME! Play now: rogformer.itch.io #gamedev #indiegaming

Ok I’m back is news good yet

I think I'm gonna shut off my screens for a couple hours and go running

July has been a helluva month.

A note from us on today's Sony news.

has someone said "disc-ourse" yet?

Who wants to have a resume updating party

I enjoyed it - not nearly as bad as some reviews are saying but definitely not super amazing. The Woman of Tomorrow inspiration is really used as a light blueprint here, and they kind of fudged up the whole point of that story. Acting and action sequences were good, especially towards the end.

$7 movies at the neighborhood theater every Tuesday. Today’s movie: Supergirl. I just finished reading Woman of Tomorrow over the weekend and loved it, I doubt this’ll live up to it but I’m keeping an open mind.

Huge support to everyone at and around Xbox that have to spend the coming days waiting to hear whether or not they'll be employed. Just awful that this is how all this is going down.

Or this!! What a good year for movies and TV

I cannot wait for this my goodness

Happy Redownload Street Fighter 6 Season to those who celebrate

A wild me and @koreis.bsky.social appear towards the end.

Dogfighting hoards of enemies on Katina with the homie Bill is still a 10/10 experience.