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.

Okay. Got me a couple classic purchases....first time. What am I to expect here?

Valnet decided to shut down XDA's Gaming segment, so I'm starting 2026 looking for work. I'm open to any jobs or freelance opportunities in journalism, PR, or consulting. DM me if you'd like my email. Also, consider giving @jakejameslugo.bsky.social work, as he was let go today as well.

Watched idiocracy for the first time. Can't believe how relevant that movie is today 😆

Anyone used or owned a LaserDisc player? What's it like?

A change is as good as rest.

Hello everyone. Unfortunately, I was told that I would not be resuming my daily news writer role at Insider Gaming. So, needless to say, I am open for game journalism work. If you’re looking for a reviewer, previewer, news and/or guide writer, as well as mock reviews, please reach out. Thank you.

Car sputtering on the highway? Uh oh!

This is just a baby.

Trying the CachyOS and streaming. Might even look at multistreaming?! twitch.tv/ruutv

My end-of-year Hidden Gems list is up on PC Gamer! They asked me for 15. I did 30. Somehow, Weird Little Guys and The Apocalypse were a theme. 2025 was terrible in every other regard, but the games? Good. I also just updated my Steam Curator Page with all the stuff in the feature and a few others.

From The Breach #2026sketches Day 1 #art #illustration First illustration of the year! It's not Lunar New Year yet, but here's some big horses. I changed the tag to something more appropriate since I'm unlikely going to be able to do these daily this year. Hope you like it! and Happy New Year!

Memories

Me: opens eyes What do I see:

The Commodore 64 Ultimate is the piece of hardware to which all future retro-revivals should aspire. Our review:

Well this is a damn awesome Christmas gift! ORIGINAL CIP BABY

Merry Christmas and Happy holidays to you lovely folks 🐻.

Hey new followers! Here’s a starter pack of folks who do game trailer work 👀 Have a nice holiday 😙

Tried Four Loko for the first time today. Took a sip. Woof. That's all I needed 💀

Do you like roguelike games? Do you like Puzzle Quest? Do you wish both of those were in the same place? You're in luck: kfsoftware.itch.io/puzzlerogue Puzzle Rogue is early access, playable in-browser! It's fully featured and you can play through the first area. Let us know if you slay the Wyvern!

The Séance of Blake Manor (Steam) is $14.62 on Fanatical w/ code OMENVIP buff.ly/aF2K44e #ad Deck verified

Me not having to worry about work until the new year

It took some time to process, but sadly my time at Rolling Stone has come to an end. Alongside some other fantastic writers, I was recently laid off. Some folks may only know me as the gaming editor, but my 10-year run encompassed so much more.

The ❄️Steam Winter Sale is here! Give the gift of 🗡️GIGASWORD, our epic retro-inspired metroidvania. Gorgeous cutscenes, shockingly dark lore, creative mechanics and countless upgrades all make GIGASWORD worth the 🏰climb. 20% off during the #SteamWinterSale @studiohybrid.bsky.social

Huge mistake looking at RAM prices 😆

🚨 Digital Foundry is hiring a Junior Producer! Rich and the team are fantastic, and jobs like these don't often pop up. If you know how to use Photoshop, edit on Premiere Pro, and are based in the UK/Europe, and love gaming and tech, this might be for you: www.patreon.com/posts/145970...

Can I check your vibe? 🧐 The 🎶 @futurevibecheck.bsky.social playtest is LIVE on Steam! 🍄Gather resources, meet a 🦦celestial otter and 🎷craft harmonic items all to build a 🏭factory that produces music.

Hey #TeaseYaGame ! This is Future Vibe Check. A factory automation game where the factories you build produce music. 🎹 Join the playtest: store.steampowered.com/app/3525890/... #indiegame #gamedev

Gooby: Sleepy time dad 😡 Me: fair

This is gonna be a fun as hell Christmas

Do you even need a reason to join this interview tomorrow? The MASSIVE SWORD on Jack's back is YOUR REASON. Jack is gonna walk us through the process of creating his newly launched #Metroidvania, GIGASWORD. #IndieDev or #SoloDev? This one's for you. Details below👇 @akuparagames.bsky.social

Watching Gremlins for the first time. I think I'm in for a ride

In case you missed it, we announced The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon at the #UnityAwards! 🌔 Congratulations to the @spookydoorway.bsky.social team and @akuparagames.bsky.social!

Announcing The Darkside Detective: 🌔Backside of the Moon! 🕵️ @darksidedetective.bsky.social RETURNS for a 3rd installment! Werewolves, cursed items, and the most terrifying monsters of all - 🤑rich people💸 - will put you to the test in 6⃣ (six) new cases! Wishlist now 🥳 @spookydoorway.bsky.social

We'll be running a few tribute pieces in our January issue to celebrate the sad passing of our colleague Nick Thorpe. What was your favourite article by Nick and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine.

I love the look I get whenever I try and pay with Canadian money. "We don't take monopoly money here" Damn.

Introducing The Séance of Blake Manor Deluxe Edition and The Darkside Manor Bundle that brings @darksidedetective.bsky.social and The Séance of Blake Manor together! Read all about these bundles and grab yours now: store.steampowered.com/news/app/139...

Well fine

This is absolutely heartbreaking news. Nick Thorpe @hkt3030.neocities.org our incredible features editor, sadly passed away yesterday. He was an incredible asset to the magazine and a compassionate and fantastic friend. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. I just can’t believe he’s gone

Gooby, in the morning, always

If anyone in Seattle needs somebody to make levels or do some combat design, I'll be available soon. I also make trailers: youtu.be/ghqHcGbujPE?...

Bruce just being Bruce

I find myself watching a lot of cooking YouTube shows to unwind these days and I don't hate it.

SINCE WHEN AMC THEATERS HAD RECLINING SEATS?!

Going to Olive Garden for the first time. What am I in for

Hey, hey! I've made my @rpgsite.net (and game critic) debut with a deeeeeep dive look at a game I've been anticipating for years: @somethingclassic.bsky.social's Quartet. How does it compare to recent retro revival RPGs like Chained Echoes, Sea of Stars, and Eiyuden Chronicle? Let's find out.

Is it just me or are bags of chips 90% air

Time to be productive today! CloudFlare: dw I gotchu

Lil throwback when I went to Vegas for the first time and found this incredible breakfast place. Best ceasers ever. Face says all.

Decided to try growing the hair out, I think this might be an interesting thing to try and maintain 😆. I do love the strong grey strands of hair that's blended in with my natural hair colour. Getting old used to scare me, but, despite this - I'm alive, well, & thankful.