me loading up the videogame vs me sitting through all the unskippable logos and copyright notices

My great friend @cjpt.bsky.social is available for work! He's a phenomenal writer, narrative designer and creative lead for games (Warhammer, Hytale, Hackmud etc). He has helped out on Pale Tides a bunch and I cannot recommend him enough. Add him up and share this please 🖤

We wanted to argue about Marathon, so we did it while playing Marathon www.jank.cool/what-we-talk...

My new column is basically an excuse to roleplay a bus driver, a fighter pilot, an accountant, an IT technician, a car mechanic, a chef, a spaceship engineer, a farmer, a truck driver, a prime minister, a scaffolder, a book shop owner. But never EVER an estate agent. www.jank.cool/ng-in-sim-is...

I might be the only games journalist still working who played Screamer (1995) upon its release. I'm sure that knowledge will be relevant someday, but it wasn't for reviewing this reboot

If you get insanely mad about a post you saw online you are legally required to ask your neighbor if they need help carrying in the groceries. Sorry that’s the law.

What are you running for? www.jank.cool/what-are-you...

The Lie-In www.jank.cool/the-lie-in-8/

We have a Discord now! It's been lovely so far. Today in the Heat Signature channel, someone figured out how to do a Hijack mission (take out all crew and deliver the empty ship) without breaking their Ghost Vow (never be seen or harm anyone) and we were all like what. discord.com/invite/3M8pf...

Lost And Found Co. review (of the YouTube videos I watched alongside it): www.jank.cool/lost-and-fou...

I've written a book! Next Level: Making Games That Make Themselves is the story of procedural generation - the tech behind games like Minecraft and Dwarf Fortress. It's about how it works, the games that use it, and the art and magic behind it. Out May 7th, in bookshops: linktr.ee/next_level 🎲🔮

Esoteric Ebb review! And @abeewords.bsky.social returns to Jank. www.jank.cool/esoteric-ebb...

Everyone on the entire planet will be turned into a dribbling, empty-headed slopmuncher by the inescapable rise of AI. Except for me, though. I'm a guy on Bsky

are resident evil requiem's big text splashes being weird for anyone else? www.jank.cool/resident-evi...

Here's what we've been writing at Jank this week. It's all still free because we keep forgetting to put the paywall up. www.jank.cool/jank-mail-ca...

I see people argue that you can't criticise small indie games, and I always wonder: at what scale does it become OK, then? How many employees does the team need? How many games under their belt? How much money made? Do developers need to submit audited accounts before you can say it's only okay?

Everyone mentioned here deserves better, but shout out to video editor Alix who was the 'invisible' team member of the RPS Video gang. Edited our first six months of the channel, took my rambling notes and turned them into some early wins. Was an exciting, fulfilling time. Hope someone snaps him up.

What game most disappointed you? www.jank.cool/what-game-mo...

Minecraft 2 but the only difference is when you download a save file from a Realm, it keeps the world name as its filename, rather than the realm name.

Tom and I had the same roles at ReedPop and Eurogamer/IGNE, and he always approached the challenges with energy and dry humour. You should hire him if you can.

Hoverbikes are cool. Having a fist fight after each race is also cool. www.jank.cool/a-hoverbike-...

Ziff Davis are fucking vandals. The way they've treated these sites is a truly rotten business.

have any of you read this I still think about it all the time It’s been long enough that so many people haven’t read what I consider foundational pieces of games criticism www.pcgamer.com/hotline-miam...

Jank has existed for less than a month and we've already published freelance articles in that time by @abeewords.bsky.social and Sin Vega, all made possible thanks to paying subscribers. Much more to come at www.jank.cool

[in quieter voice] love u rps

What's your best memory of "jank" in a game? From disappearing towns to floating jaguars, 14 game devs tell us their favourite glitchy moments. www.jank.cool/what-is-your...

Some news - today I’m launching One More Catch, an independent publication covering Pokémon Go and the next generation of Pokémon games: @onemorecatch.site

There's no "hero" in Mouthwashing, but there is at least an honest drunk. www.jank.cool/swansea-from...

Jezebel is expanding our freelance roster. If you have strong opinions, chaotic takes, or a deeply unserious ranking yearning for a home, we want to hear from you. Email [email protected] with two headline ideas (please no full drafts!) and any clips you’ve got.

HELLO! We are about to go live with @brendyc.bsky.social to talk about Jank.cool! twitch.tv/aftermathdotsite

Hey if you hate Discord now I've got a brand new "app" you'll love www.mirc.co.uk

This game is so good

Names for this new column that we rejected: Brunch After Reading Linkin' Park Snooze In Brief The Jankend Not The Sunday Papers

Here's a gif of Bennett Foddy being kidnapped by a spider in Peak. You're welcome. www.jank.cool/three-game-d...

What you should play this weekend: www.jank.cool/what-you-sho... (Please tell us what you ARE playing in the comments.)

Pod! @marshdavies.bsky.social is joined by @grahamsmith.bsky.social to chat about Jank.cool, a cool website for cool people, the best games of the decade so far, deduction game TR-49, frenzied shmup Sektori and joyous platformer Big Hops. crateandcrowbar.com/2026/01/30/e...

I had a great time with Big Hops, a 3D platformer with movement that's expressive and creative (and frustrating)

The best games of the decade (so far): www.jank.cool/the-best-gam... More importantly: a list feature with 68 game recommendations all on a single page with no ads.

We are hiring! My advice to any applicants is to use the cover letter not to talk about the past but about what you will do in the future and how that will contribute to the site and serve our readers.

jank dot cool is so good a name

A new website about PC games, from me, @brendyc.bsky.social and @jonhicks.com. Reader-supported, which means no ads, no guff, and lots of games blogging about delightful things to play. If you liked our work on RPS, we think you'll like @jank.cool.

Calling new writers - get mentored and be printed in ON3! We have 6 spots available in the next magazine to showcase new voices. Email [email protected] with an example of your work and any relevant experience by 8th February. on.games #GamesJournalism #GamesWriting

Anyone talking about screentime or other shite in relation to this and not the fact that no one can raise a child on a single salary or the cost of nursery or other forms of childcare is someone not worth listening to. www.theguardian.com/education/20...

HELLO! My name is Alice Bell. I used to write about games, and now I still do that but also write murder mysteries with ghosts and jokes. The latest is about solving a murder in a pro-wrestling gym and is out now! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

I've been running an indie games studio for 15 years now, and it felt like a good time to boil down what I've learned into 4 pieces of advice: www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1... I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.

My post-layoff professional hiatus has come to an end and I'm looking to rebuild my contact book. If you're in need of: ✏️ Fiction! Produced entirely by my human brain and hands! 🧙‍♂️ Narrative design, worldbuilding or creative direction! 🎺 Comms, bizdev or marketing support! ...then get in touch!

I don't typically like any genre you'd put it in, or any system it contains, and yet Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time would be on my top ten of the year. It dares to ask: what if Animal Crossing was a videogame? A daft, colourful, bountiful dopamine machine, and a lark to play with kids.

The father of indie gaming

I don't think I nailed Despelote in my review back in May, but it's one of my favourite games of the year and you should play it. www.rockpapershotgun.com/despelote-re... "In a medium often dominated by genre pastiche and YA fiction tropes, what a treat it is to have a videogame that feels true."

The most exciting moment I've seen in any Game Awards trailer so far was when Total Warhammer 40k actually showed the UI. This industry needs to stop being ashamed of buttons and HUDs.