So long, Bowser.

OK I'll watch Hacks.

I sat down with Ripple Effect's Christian Buhl and Matthew Nickerson to talk all about how Battlefield Studios has spent the last few years preparing for the launch of Battlefield 6. You can see everything they had to say about playing on console, leaks, goofy skins, and more at @ign.com.

For no reason in particular, reminder that now is always a great time to donate to Trans Lifeline if you have the means: translifeline.org/donate/

Cowards for not doing a Sunshine movie first. I want to see Mario go to JAIL.

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.

I am looking to chat with people who have been disparagingly featured in Zack “Asmongold” Hoyt’s content. I would like to see how this affected you, especially if you can provide ample receipts and clear timelines. Please signal boost this anywhere you’d like, as I’m not on Twitter anymore.

I met the wonderful Satoshi at Toadstool Cafe yesterday. He is the first (and likely last) person to ever pop quiz me on what “F.L.U.D.D.” stands for. Of course I had to get a picture with him. #TeamSatoshi

Ziff Davis and IGN routinely decide that work done by our laid off colleagues is not important. But inevitably, that crucial work falls onto those who remain. Not this time. Not anymore.

I interviewed the narrative team at @gearboxofficial.bsky.social to learn more about Borderlands 4 and its more grounded story. There are so, so many details in here that I think Borderlands fans will love combing through. My story for @ign.com -

Putting silksong out in two weeks after years and years of no-shows is wild but obviously we’ve never been more back.

i do everything i can to create opportunity for moments like this so people can see there’s support for us out there in a time that support can sometimes seem scarce – this one is pretty special 🏳️‍⚧️

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)

I am back on the job hunt. Please let me know if you are looking for: Events Management Content Strategy Scouting / Biz Dev Producer for Live or Taped Segments Someone to talk about indie games for hours Please let me know and please share with others. Contact cthuloops at gmail.com. Thank you!

But if you hear of any good jobs while I'm hooting and hollering on Batman: The Ride, email [email protected]. And for a full archive of quality pop-culture writing from the past 17 years, visit erikmadams.com.

Anyway if anyone is looking for a video editor hit me up I have like 15 years experience and go stir crazy when I don’t have projects to work on!

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:

Sydney Sweeney needs to be canceled, and it's disgusting that the Republican Party supports her. Read my essay on it here: charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/why-sydney...

I say this with the abundant love I can muster, you really didn't have to. You, especially *you* sir, do not need to carry any water for violent racists no matter how right they may be. You don't pay attention to the broken clock because its occasionally right. You throw that clock away

We don’t deserve Hayley Williams.

Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, just weeks after his farewell show.

Me writing up trailers

I COULD PUNCH ROCKS ALL DAY ITS SO SATISFYING I MIGHT BE WORKING THROUGH SOME EMOTIONS THROUGH DONKEY KONG? I DON’T WANT TO THINK ABOUT IT.

Grown person who says “I asked chat gpt and it said-“ somehow brings a worse energy to the room as “I spoke with my dearest mommy, she always has the best ideas, and SHE said we should-“

anyone saying this has also probably not paid any attention to the indie dev community's broad feelings on this subject, nor the ridiculously high quality of the art coming out of it year after year

The Escapist has been sold again. Here’s hoping all of our old work doesn’t just get wiped in the process 🙃

I love him sm HBD.

I, for one, cannot wait to Chunk Jump.

Talked to so many people who were at the first protests of their lives today. Ex-Republicans, introverts, 90-year-olds and 3-year-olds. This was at an intersection in a 60,000 person town. Haven’t felt hope like this in my life.

Every flashbang could instead be a meal for a poor kid. Every hotel room for a National Guardsman deployed to fire at our neighbors could house a homeless vet. Every "less-than-lethal" bullet pulled from a journalist's eye could be already needed healthcare for anyone else. All of this is a choice.

Putting out good vibes (please, god).

I love them so much.

today

My Switch 2 won't be delivered until next wednesday

A cool thing about our government systems is that when a cop got shot a few days ago literally everyone in the county got multiple screeching phone alerts letting us know about it but when a tornado was about to wreck our shit it was almost impossible to find current, accurate information.

hi folks - i know SGF is just around the corner, but we're also spinning up plans for the annual @bloodgodpod.bsky.social charity stream benefitting Trans Lifeline. our current stream dates are June 28 and 29. new or old pals, if you're interested in participating in some way, please let me know!!!

out today www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJJ-...

Felt Talk to Me was a bit overhyped when I saw it a few years ago, so I was so happy to walk out of Bring Her Back like this.

Elden Ring movie director Alex Garland is reportedly looking at reuniting with his Warfare actor Kit Connor for A24 and Bandai Namco’s adaptation of FromSoftware’s 2022 RPG hit.

Hey! I interviewed @bhvr.com’s Dave Richard & Jason Guzzo to learn more about Dead by Daylight’s new Five Nights at Freddy’s Chapter. You can read about on how Springtrap stays faithful to FNaF, when DBD will be playable on Nintendo Switch 2, and more at IGN 🐰 www.ign.com/articles/exc...

Folks, it's time for *that*. You know, the part where we ask for money. We've shown you we can do the work, but if we want to keep doing the work, we need some support. Help us prove there's an audience for good writing, and better writing about games and other media. Here's the pitch:

I finished almost every Borderlands game + DLC and I can't wait to not play Borderlands 4. Randy LOVES saying the dumbest shit he can possibly come up with.

hating me gets them views here’s my story today 5pm ET // 2pm PT youtu.be/V4cB_g3U-iQ?...

“‘it’s really frustrating,’ said one editor. ‘we will need to cover switch 2 while also working across summer game fest. how are we supposed to do that?’” let me tell you about freelancers www.thegamebusiness.com/p/major-medi...

Every idea Kojima has for a game, implemented or otherwise, is either the dumbest shit I've ever heard or the most fascinating idea ever. No in between.

We had always planned to launch today, but it seems more necessary now than ever, so here goes: @brianbarnett.bsky.social, @hokutolucas.bsky.social, and I are launching an independent games website today called Skybox. You can read our welcome letter/mission statement here:

Movie you've watched more than six times using gifs. Lol

“It’s just rude. Like, you didn’t have to do that.”- a tearful @rollens.bsky.social giving me her thoughts on The Last of Us Season 2 Ep. 2.