Kenny Who? Writers John Wagner & Alan Grant and artist Cam Kennedy saw the potential dangers of AI art back in the mid-80s. Dredd stories were always prescient but this one hits hard today. See also America. 2000AD PROG 477. Published 5th July, 1986.

The gang’s back together. This week: 🧭 Hell Is Us creative director Jon Jacques-Belletête on how the game got made and Silksong’s shadow drop ⏳ Ralph’s review of Cronos 🗡️ Jake’s early Silksong impressions 😎 Lucy saw Oasis (and went to gamescom I guess) and much, much more youtu.be/opeNl55y-0Y?...

This interview with Mark Gatiss about writing is full of fond memories, good advice, and marvellous phrasing: thebeemagazine.com/mark-gatiss-...

Comic Book Bluesky... What / who are the best options for a short print run of comics in the UK?

Damn THQNordic just put on a great showcase. Feels like the publisher is finally hitting its stride. And no, they did not pay me money to say that 🙄 Was hoping for actual Darksiders gameplay reveal, and seems like they’re going coop for this one… iffy on that.

It's a week of beginnings and endings at DG HQ... First off, we welcomed @cmking400.bsky.social, who joined the media team as account manager. And, after 2+ years, we're saying "sayonara" to the legendary @yabunai.bsky.social, who is off on an exciting adventure. You'll be missed!

We're sad to see Erik go, but when he told us what the future held, we would probably have kicked him out the door ourselves, it's that exciting! 😄

DbD x TWD? Completed it mate!* * apart from the one cheevo on the new Fallen Refuge map.

I will never not understand how a minority of people have decided that wind farms - significantly prettier than pylons, coal power plants, nuclear power plants, and almost certainly fusion power plants - are ugly. In terms of energy generation, what else are you hoping for that is better?

Happy to report that this actually doesn't taste like bum.

Some mfers always trying to ice skate uphill

Who the hell at Variety thought this was worth embedding in an article?

Ashes to ashes, and your mum says hi... It's been a memorable DbD season, but clearly I need to be playing more Killer during this next one.

i hate how cool sciatica sounds

I have been affected by the recent restructures at Bethesda, After an amazing 8 years i am on the lookout for new opportunities in Community, Marketing, and beyond. Slide into those DM's for a chat. It's been an incredible run. Very proud of what was achieved.

After getting screwed by Unbound I felt the need to make and publish something myself, without corporate scumbags profiting off my hard work, so the positive response to this has been highly encouraging. CHEERS.

One of the greatest-ever Hulk covers can’t have been seen by too many non-UK readers. And it’s surely a shame to miss out on Arnaldo Putzu’s fabulous painting - for June 2nd 1979’s Look-In - featuring Bill Bixby’s David Bruce Banner transforming into Lou Ferrigno’s Incredible Hulk.

To be on this set...

Print isn't dead! Pleased to see the magazine section in WHSmith is still providing the goods. I thought the whole range of mags dedicated to Harry Styles that I saw a couple of years ago couldn't be beat, but here we are...

Right, so not really sure how to say this but I’ve sadly been made redundant from Neonhive / CULT. I’m currently open to new working opportunities. I’ve got a few freelance gigs lined up for July, but if anyone knows any games PR, Brand, or marketing roles going, I would love to hear about them!

IGN / Ziff Davis has guides writer positions open at both Eurogamer and Rock Paper Shotgun: EG - jobs.jobvite.com/ign/job/o8en... RPS - jobs.jobvite.com/ign/job/oYfn...

Remembering this great tweet on the Summer Solstice

PowerWash Simulator 2: Official Gameplay Trailer www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rLM...

PowerWash Simulator 2 reveals new gameplay, showcasing multi-stage jobs, home base customisation, and a pettable cat companion.

3x @deadgoodmedia.bsky.social team members are in Brighton for the super-secret pre-Develop, Develop conference. If you see us, special password or handshake only.

We're chuffed to have Ash onboard, and excited to see what he cooks up for the likes of Hell is Us, RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business, [REDACTED] and [REDACTED].

Had to think for a second who this was... then remembered it was Leonard Nimoy. In a previous agency role, I was helping manage press appointments during E3. Zoe Saldana also rucked up as well. This was always a very surreal industry to work in.

Kudos to JJB's impeccable fashion sense during the Hell is Us segment on the @futuregamesshow.bsky.social Summer Showcase. And shout-out to eagle-eyed @cohhcarnage.bsky.social for spotting the limited run @deadgoodmedia.bsky.social sweater.

Baffled but also happy to see that Battlefront II is having a bit of a resurgence after a wave of content creator streams. Been playing it for the first time in 5+ years, and it's still leagues ahead of the competition. Visually stunning, even though it's technically "last gen."

I have a new most anticipated game of the year.

Hell Is Us has shot to the top of my most anticipated list after playing for three hours. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFVT...

Okay, now we're moving on...

Very much in my top 10 series of all time.

That's the campaign for DOOM: The Dark Ages wrapped up. Felt like a return to form after Eternal's not very fun platforming. Now back to Expedition 33!

Even though he'd been ill for a while, it was still a sad shock to read of Peter David's passing. He was one of the main inspirations for me wanting to write comics myself at some point. Off the top of my head, these are the works for his that had the biggest influence.

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This account just posts food at British football stadiums and it's the most upsetting shit I've ever seen

I was supposed to be in the UK this weekend, but injured my back... so with housemate @irregulardave.bsky.social unexpectedly in Montréal, I'm showing him one of my favourite neighbourhood hotspots instead!

The big revelation out of DOOM: The Dark Ages is that the Imps eventually suffer from pattern hair loss.

Spain, you could do the funniest thing right now...

It's just as well that getting to and from Bernie Beigne involved a walk and a bike ride. Absolutely worth it, and no surprise why there's a queue for these bangers. Spoilt for choice, but went splitsies on a pair of classics this go round: Boston creme and strawberry.

Technically, mum* said that playing Expedition 33 can count as my French homework. * my language tutor.

Let's get to work.

Now is a good time to mention that this is my last week at Dead Good! I’ll be taking a side step away from games PR, but sticking to gaming, so I’ll still be floating around 😅 I’m taking a week off to move back to London, but more will be revealed soon!

Yesterday's Free Comic Book Day was bittersweet, considering it could be the last one. My fave Montréal store, Comic Hunter, was rammed. Its promo of 3x FCBD books and 7x free books from the dollar bins certainly helped.

This week's new Snap Packs economy has resulted in 5 new cards that I'm eager to try out. Probably not in the same deck though, as that would be pure chaos, even for Marvel Snap.