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I have a cool interview going up tomorrow.

I'm working on a big feature about ARC Raiders & Marathon and want to talk to people currently playing ARC Raiders (I don't care if you're a hardcore or casual player). If you're up for a quick chat, please raise your hand. Shares are appreciate and would make my work easier.

ICE just gunned down ANOTHER person, beating a man half to death before shooting him at point blank range. What the fuck are we doing? ARREST ICE NOW. PROSECUTE ICE NOW. I will not rest until every single one of these murderers is held accountable to the communities they terrorize.

Inverse's Gaming section is being shut down as the company "divests" from gaming content. I'm out of a job along with my wonderful co-writers. I've put my heart and soul into this job for four years. Gonna need to take time to process, but I'm now completely open for work - and boy do I need it.

Just found out my wife might be losing her job, so I'm desperately searching for work. Contract, full-time, freelance, whatever. Press, PR, consulting, anything. I have 16 years of editorial experience and have been writing about games for 13. Reviews, news, previews, guides, etc. RTs appreciated.

PUBLIC STATEMENT Regarding KCPD's disruption of our weekly meal share on 1/4/2026

NEW: At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality. Our latest:

about once every three or four years someone asks me to write something about Kansas City and i always get very excited www.ign.com/articles/ste...

my husband put up a bird feeder for me and now I’m extremely pissed at all the birds who aren’t visiting

Rollens and I have entered the unpacking phase of our move. @maxinfernogames.bsky.social’s A Little to the Left soundtrack has us *locked in.*

Leslie Odom Jr.'s The Christmas Tour came to KC over the weekend, and I got to see the show (and write a review). Dude.

Rollens and I recently had what were supposed to be some nice pictures taken but what really matters is Nova got to see chickens for the first time.

Doing my annual viny fundraiser for those unhoused and hungry in the KC area. Rare/well-loved items up for sale through the Discogs website, and every dollar goes directly to area organizations. Looking for something for yourself/friend in the soundtrack/rock world? www.discogs.com/seller/riots...

Conversely, I'd like to offer up a very recent example of @rianjohnson.bsky.social using studio embargo notes to say something very cool, human, and most notably _respectful_ of the craft, skill, and love of the people who write professionally about art.

“The point of a game is to play a game.” - Rollens on why she likes Donkey Kong Bananza and not The Last of Us.

Wait I don’t understand why isn’t it working. #DWTS

Kansas City is filled with so many amazing people.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN

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I am not sure I can properly enjoy a video game unless I am given the freedom to control a Little Guy.

ZOHRAN MAMDANI.

GODZILLA -0.0 (Godzilla Minus Zero) title reveal announced www.youtube.com/watch?v=msII... VFX, Written, Directed by Takashi Yamazaki Produced by TOHO CO., LTD. Production: TOHO Studios / ROBOT VFX: Shirogumi

NEW: I spoke to original Halo devs about that ICE Halo post One: "abhorrent” Another: "Using Halo imagery in a call to ‘destroy’ people because of their immigration status goes way too far, and ought to offend every Halo fan, regardless of political orientation” www.gamefile.news/p/halo-ice-d...

I reached out to The White House and asked about its use of AI-generated Halo imagery. White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai just responded to me, and it's insane. I've removed the paywall. Please share and subscribe if you can. www.patreon.com/posts/exclus...

After 6 years with TheGamer, Valnet has decided to shut down features and lay off the entire team, including me. I don't know what's next for me but I intend to stay in games, whether that's at another outlet, consulting, or PR. If you have any leads, I'd appreciate any help

Cowards and bigots

Makoto Yukimura was worried that Vinland Saga's farming arc and "I have no enemies" moment was a gamble that readers wouldn't like. I told him about the J. Cole meme from the Kendrick Lamar and Drake rap beef. This is how he reacted.

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.