If you're old enough to have watched .hack//Sign you should probably be more worried about .back//Pain

if you're a game journo and will be playing World of Warcraft's Midnight launch, and are looking for a place to pitch your coverage, keep us in mind at MMORPG - email in bio.

New Timesphere time! Behold, topic keywords like “PlayStation problems,” “Discord issues,” and the like here to pair with @counterscottgo.bsky.social and I's larger talks about the landscape of game development moving forward in trying times. youtu.be/eOFGYtECWkE

I interviewed Roblox's head of parental advocacy for Vulture about safety on the platform 👀

Yup. That sure is Evo news.

I don’t care who you are, or where you’re from. Absolutely do not come to America right now.

IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN A WEEK!

Say what you want about Phil but he was a nice person in every interaction I ever had with him. Always engaged in casual conversations and was thoughtful during professional interviews. He checked in with me during some times I was having health issues too.

This feels like Microsoft about to push everything it wants into what Xbox is, which will likely lead to more AI bs, studio closures, and who knows what other garbage. Wish I could have some optimism, but the current state of things isn't giving anyone a reason to give Xbox benefit of the doubt.

Lot of people in the game industry now a lot more worried about their jobs than they already were

With everything happening this week, feels a good time to say. Now that I’m a freelance reporter I’m not constrained by, let’s say directives that I might have been before. My signal is in my bio if anyone ever wants to chat about a story - devs, workers, anyone. Always guarantee anonymity.

Copilotbox incoming

the ideal future is one with lots of old trans women in it

The fact that two of the three most famous superheroes in the world are representatives of the free press just kinda matters more in 2026.

so happy to have @pokachee.bsky.social answering this week's advice column letter about how to use long-distance gaming to stay in touch with family <3 something that any of us who've moved far away can relate to www.mothership.blog/dear-mother-4/

Just got asked how I hope I am perceived by others, and I think the answer (other than not wanting to be perceived) is just "I hope people think I am nice and chill to be around/interact with." Not much I want more than that lol

If the pre-Switch games were ever going to come back (and at times they really seemed like they weren't), there's no way they were going to be part of Nintendo Switch online. Firstly, because this will make an absolute power of cash, and secondly because NSO could easily break Pokemon Home.

Prime Video Sucks for Anime

Recent Sony game studio acquisitions - 2021: Nixxes - 2021: Firesprite (layoffs in 2024) - 2021: Bluepoint (closed in 2026) - 2022: Valkyrie Entertainment - 2022: Haven Studios - 2022: Bungie (layoffs in 2024; new game soon) - 2022: Neon Koi (closed in 2024) - 2023: Firewalk (closed in 2024)

excuse me i was assured this wasn't the case

Writers, if you could drop your novel into a blender that also sets your dick on fire, and every artist you admire laughs and calls you "burnt dick blender guy," would you do it?

when me and the boys hear about a half-price appetizer special

I'm really struggling and could use some help finding work if anyone has any leads, including freelance or contract work, I'll take anything 😩 I've got 10 years of experience in gaming with strengths in writing, editing, communications, social media and community management

Actually feeling a creative rush again the last week or so. Might have some fun writing up at some point next week after months of just not doing much.

If you've been debating buying a Nintendo Switch 2, I have this funny feeling you should buy one sooner rather than later.

Why am I up at 5am writing and drawing...

Shutaro Iida, the veteran programmer, designer and director known for his work on the Castlevania and Bloodstained series, has died at the age of 52. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/castlev...

spent the day writing about my favorite doomed relationship and love in games and real life. this one's a little all over the place happy valentines day, firewatch is for yearners www.underleveled.xyz/firewatch-is...

I have one question for everyone:

I blame @vyriadurav.bsky.social for what is to come...

Gonna do another round of "Helping Fund the Bestie" when I stream next week on stream (which means I actually have to stream again...)

Hey all, I'm crunching the numbers and it looks like I might need just a bit more help for the extra costs with my bottom surgery (the surgery is now entirely paid for, it's the lodging during recovery and such) ko-fi.com/vyriadurav/g... I've got until April to raise a bit extra, anything helps

A new record for timeliness (two weeks old!) “New” Timesphere is live, with @counterscottgo.bsky.social and I discussing everything Highguard, the current state of live service games, games criticism in an era of constant updates, Ubisoft spiraling, and more. youtu.be/CHjXyLelBDY

Listen to this. Not a penny more for this. Abolish and prosecute anyone who had anything to do with it.

What movie moment made you exclaim THIS IS CINEMA

are there any tech and/or culture journalists that are interested in the vtubing and virtual idol space that are located in LA? if so please dm or email me. would love to get in touch concerning an upcoming event.

Just want to get to Friday and binge Romeo is a Dead Man…

Looking to talk to 2XKO folks for a prospective story 💬

Wish I could say I’m surprised. What a shitty thing to do right after 1.0.

So which forum is everyone going to use instead of Discord now?

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance sits among my favorite games ever for its characters, story and messages. With its release on NSO, I’ve made the longest video I’ve ever done, breaking down its key aspects. If you can, please share this with other Fire Emblem fans! youtu.be/3Ic34ToCn8Q?...

Discord is switching to teen-by-default settings next month, with face scanning or ID upload required for full access. Unrelated - this past October, Discord suffered a data breach where 70,000 government IDs and info was stolen. (Discord official press release)

Definitely worth it for this price.