Good morning ☕️ More emailing, applying, and browsing stuff throughout the day. Might go grab some lunch out later. But keeping this Monday very productive... Going to talk about my thoughts on AKOT7K later on TikTok. Then some #gaming after. What games are you playing now?

I watched #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms tonight... And it's great. I really like Sir Duncan, he's great, can really get behind his story. This show is going to be really interesting. Can't wait to see more of the show. Looks like it's gonna be fun. #GameOfThrones

2016... Yeah, that was an interesting year... 😏

We got to see Sophie Turner as Lara Croft for the #TombRaider series coming to Prime Video. And I have many thoughts about it... This could be interesting... www.tiktok.com/@jakejameslu... Let's talk about everything. What do you think about Sophie Turner as Lara Croft? #gaming #PrimeVideo

Good morning everyone ☕️ Running some errands, before tackling a few other important things today... Going to make some videos for TikTok later, then checking out some games too. What games are you playing now? What series are you watching on streaming? Anything good? #gaming

Is Star Wars Master of Teras Kasi is still one of the worst #StarWars games ever released? It may be for a few big reasons... #gaming Check out the review clip about the game, and Subscribe to my channel if you can too. Hope you enjoy watching! youtu.be/gjoo2x33bSs

Freshly made Margarita, with high quality tequilla… It’s got a lot of kick to it 🍸😏

Stop the unstoppable. Play as interstellar bounty hunter, Samus Aran, in Metroid Fusion, available on Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members.

After seeing The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in theaters for the 25th anniversary, I have many thoughts... www.tiktok.com/@jakejameslu... Is the movie still EPIC to watch in theaters? Let's talk about it. #LOTR #thelordoftherings

Will #StarWars video games be affected by the Lucasfilm leadership changes happening now? After Kathleen Kennedy leaves, what will change for Star Wars games? youtube.com/shorts/s0LGz... Let's talk about everything. How do you think all of this will affect Star Wars games? #gaming

@defunctgames.com Hey there! I just saw your video about the new book you guys are writing. I wanted to get in touch about contributing to it. Is there an email I can connect to, or DM here to chat more about it? I have a lot of experience writing about games, and would like to talk more!

You know what's not fun? Applying to a job opening that makes you fill out a ton of stuff (taking nearly half an hour), and then getting an email not even 2 seconds after saying you were not chosen. 😓😓😓 I LITERALLY just applied seconds ago... Clearly, nobody looked at it... NOT COOL!!! 😔

Looks like Twitter is experiencing problems again... 🤷‍♂️

Good morning people ☕️ More applying and searching today, followed by making more new content for socials like TikTok. Then tonight, I'm heading to The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring 25th anniversary event. ⛰️ In the meantime, what games are you playing now? #gaming

And there it is... variety.com/2026/film/ne... Kathleen Kennedy is officially stepping down as CEO of Lucasfilm. As expected. #StarWars

We now have a first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft for the #tombraider series on @primevideo.bsky.social soon. Does she look good as Lara Croft? youtube.com/shorts/VFXf6... Let's talk about it. How do you feel about Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider series? #gaming

Got my ticket for the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring at my AMC Theatres tomorrow night. It's a limited event with the extended edition of the movie. Will be fun to celebrate the trilogy, the legacy of Middle-Earth. Are you a #LOTR fan??? #movies

The first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in #TombRaider show... www.ign.com/articles/fir... She looks good. Definitely close to the classic Lara look. Forgetting other nonsensical stuff, Sophie looks pretty good. But now I gotta see her in action. Need that first trailer.

We're getting multiple #Ecco The Dolphin games from A&R Atelier in the works. Including remasters of the Sega Genesis games, along with a new ECCO game. That is very interesting. 🤔🐬🌊 Can't wait to see more eventually. @EccoDolphinGame www.gematsu.com/2026/01/mult...

I watched scenes from Sons of Anarchy with Ryan Hurst... Now I know why Amazon picked him to be Kratos for #GodOfWar series... Look at them on YouTube. The way he looks in fights, and how he looks quiet during dialogue... That's definitely great for a live-action Kratos.

They have cast Kratos in the #GodofWar show over on Prime Video... deadline.com/2026/01/ryan... Ryan Hurst is Kratos for the show... Now real talk, this can be interesting 🤔🤔🤔 I need to see that first teaser/trailer, see how Ryan looks in full costume. But it could be a W.

Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic will revive the KOTOR era for #StarWars games. Fans have wanted to go back to The Old Republic. youtube.com/shorts/ez3K5... Is this the best way? Let's talk about it. How do you feel about Fate of the Old Republic? #gaming @arcanautstudios.bsky.social

Time to clear out space on my console drives... Offloading games I don't play anymore or finished with, including some massive ones that take up so many GBs when saved... How many of you clear out your console hard drives? And what games are you adding in? #gaming

Good morning people ☕️ Doing stuff this morning with fresh coffee. Applying/looking for spots. Then catching up on news, before I make content for TikTok and YT. Might play some games later, explore what's on PS Plus and Game Pass. What games are you playing right now? #gaming

If you want a good game to play while you're listening to a podcast, play @ballxpit.com sometime. Been playing it lately while listening to different shows I follow. It's fun, and has a lot of good stuff if you love games like Vampire Survivors. #gaming

The worst #StarWars game for the Atari 2600 may be Star Wars: Jedi Arena. Why is it the worst one among other games for the console? Or is it actually a great Star Wars game? youtube.com/shorts/-gT7Y... Let's talk about it. Have you played Star Wars Jedi Arena before? Share thoughts! #gaming

OK... So overall, the #GoldenGlobes were not bad at all. A lot of good choices for winners, with not many surprises outside of a few... But the show felt good to watch. Good jokes, solid winners, and good vibes all around. I enjoyed it... What did you think of the show???

Good morning people ☕️ Hope you're having a chill Sunday morning. Going to be doing a few things throughout the day. Sending out more applications, then making content for both TikTok & YouTube... May play games on Game Pass or PS Plus. What games are you playing now? #gaming

So I finally got to play #BallXPit through Game Pass recently. And the game is VERY good. A neat blending of concepts for something that is tough, but feels very good to play. If you haven't played it yet, give it a chance. You might be surprised how much you like it. @ballxpit.com

Had a tough workout at the gym... Did a few things different besides just lifting weights today... Definitely feeling it... Send healing vibes... they'd be much appreciated 😓

Is Star Wars Zero Company going to be a great game to play in 2026? It's a unique game coming in the new year. Will it be a hit with #StarWars fans who play games? youtube.com/shorts/KiCh3... Let's talk about it. How do you feel about Star Wars Zero Company coming out in 2026? #gaming

If any #gaming or entertainment podcast wants to chat with someone extensively about #StarWars video games, feel free to reach out to me. Either on socials or email. I've covered just about every Star Wars game released to date, in videos and written articles about them. #podcast

There are some truly crazy & scumbag people lurking around, trying to take advantage of others... Be careful out there. Don't be afraid to or worried about questioning anything, especially if something looks suspect. Gotta do so often, especially with terrible peeps around.

@jeffcannata.bsky.social If you would ever like to have another guest on the DLC podcast anytime, I'd love to chat games with you and everyone on the show sometime. Would be a lot of fun to do so!

The 30th anniversary of the #Pokemon franchise is happening soon. Will it be a time of celebration? Will we get more of the Squirtle Squad? youtube.com/shorts/HwzNl... Let's talk about everything Pokémon related. How do you feel about the Pokémon 30th anniversary? #gaming

Good morning people ☕️ This is what I've been doing all morning...

Star Wars Racer Revenge became a retro gaming gem overnight. But it was for a nefarious reason. Why is everyone interested in this classic #StarWars game now? youtube.com/shorts/eMunR... Let's talk about it. How do you feel about Star Wars Racer Revenge? Share thoughts in the comments! #gaming

Let me further clarify, I'm applying to a wide range of openings and postings, not just one thing. This includes editorial, marketing, social media, and content creation jobs that may be open. So if you see anything that I might be a good fit for, let me know or send them my way via DM/email.

Began revamping resume/cover letter/profiles, followed by looking and applying. Not something I thought I'd have to do at the start of 2026, but making the best of things. If you know anyone/anywhere looking for writers/content creators in #gaming & social media, send them my way and let me know!

I'm live now on TikTok, talking everything going on for my first Live Stream of 2026. www.tiktok.com/@jakejameslugo Come hang out, and let's chat & chill. Let's talk about everything gaming, pop-culture, and more! #gaming

Is it worth getting #XboxGamePass Ultimate in 2026? For some people, it may not be the best decision to subscribe to #Xbox Game Pass in the new year. youtube.com/shorts/88hgH... Why is that? Let's talk about everything. How do you feel about getting Xbox Game Pass in 2026? #gaming

Para los que vienen después… 🙏😔 A través de la adversidad, hacia las estrellas. 🌌

The year of 2026 is going to be big for #Marvel and it's not just because of #AvengersDoomsday coming out. The X-Men are set to have a massive resurgence. youtube.com/shorts/gZ4ii... Let's talk about why. Are you ready for everything coming out from Marvel in the new year? #gaming

Good morning people ☕️ It’s going to be a very somber day overall. I have to say goodbye one last time to my grandma. Funeral is today and will take up most of my morning… Won’t be around until much later. Despite everything that’s happened recently, this is important. 🙏 😞

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.

In saying all that... If you're in the industry (or know someone) at any places looking for people, please let me know so I can apply... I have to start my job search now, and I'd like any help... It's something I didn't expect to do at the start of the year, I'm tackling it as best I can. #gaming

Now, me and everyone affected from @xdasocial.bsky.social, are forced to look for work right after the holidays... What a terrible way for them to do things to us all... Shame on Valnet and the ones who made that call... Because none of us deserved that... It really, REALLY, sucks... #gaming

So I just found out me, and a bunch of people were laid off/cut out from @xdasocial.bsky.social. Valnet just cut the entire Gaming section of the website, without any warning... What's worse, this is right after I had to deal with a death in my family during the holidays. (thread incoming) #gaming

If you haven't played #thewitcher 3 yet, now is the perfect time to get it during the Steam Winter Sale. It cost less than $5. NO EXCUSES!!! www.xda-developers.com/the-witcher-... Check out my article about it on XDA now. Hope you enjoy. Share thoughts in the comments! #gaming @cdprojektred.com

New year, new vibes…