alessandro fillari
@afillari.bsky.social
Freelance writer, producer, and consultant -- as seen on IGN, Game Developer, Kotaku, CNET, Engadget, GameSpot, Ars Technica, ScreenHub, PCGamesN, and MMORPG.com. He/Him. Bay Area Millennial. Go read my words.
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alessandro fillari
@afillari.bsky.social
· Oct 17
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Hey! I'm freelancing these days for various media sites along with doing consulting work for publishers and devs. Hit me up if you got anything cool on deck!
Portfolio: afillari.pressfolios.com
Portfolio: afillari.pressfolios.com
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It’s not enough to say Abolish ICE. It’s not enough to vote no on ICE funding. It’s not enough to confront Kristi Noem or Greg Bovino with Stern Words.
If you are a leader, what are you doing to protect your community? How are you using your power, privilege, and position to confront this threat?
If you are a leader, what are you doing to protect your community? How are you using your power, privilege, and position to confront this threat?
January 24, 2026 at 4:40 PM
It’s not enough to say Abolish ICE. It’s not enough to vote no on ICE funding. It’s not enough to confront Kristi Noem or Greg Bovino with Stern Words.
If you are a leader, what are you doing to protect your community? How are you using your power, privilege, and position to confront this threat?
If you are a leader, what are you doing to protect your community? How are you using your power, privilege, and position to confront this threat?
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As tens of thousands across America protest the violence that ICE sows with impunity, federal agents shot and killed another person in Minneapolis today.
ICE terrorizes our cities. ICE puts us all in danger. Abolish ICE.
January 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
As tens of thousands across America protest the violence that ICE sows with impunity, federal agents shot and killed another person in Minneapolis today.
ICE terrorizes our cities. ICE puts us all in danger. Abolish ICE.
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genuinely stunning image
January 24, 2026 at 1:37 AM
genuinely stunning image
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They are never, ever going to win in Minnesota.
January 23, 2026 at 8:56 PM
They are never, ever going to win in Minnesota.
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As an extra note, if you need someone for preview events or coverage of something like GDC or SGF, it’s a very quick 1hr45mn flight to LA for me. I spent years covering E3, tech shows, previews, and more - and I’m happy to keep doing so.
Alright, here's the official I'm looking for work thread. After four years at Inverse, taking the lead on gaming coverage, I'm now completely open to work. I've been a reporter, editor, podcast host, and much more. If you want to see what I can bring to the table, here's some of my best from Inverse
January 22, 2026 at 4:10 PM
As an extra note, if you need someone for preview events or coverage of something like GDC or SGF, it’s a very quick 1hr45mn flight to LA for me. I spent years covering E3, tech shows, previews, and more - and I’m happy to keep doing so.
Delroy Lindo should have gotten Oscar nominations for his roles in Malcolm X, Clockers, and Da 5 Bloods. It’s a shame it took this long, but I’m glad that Sinners finally got him his first.
Delroy Lindo has finally received his first ever Oscar nomination for his performance in ‘SINNERS’
See the full nominees list: bit.ly/OscarNoms26
See the full nominees list: bit.ly/OscarNoms26
January 22, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Delroy Lindo should have gotten Oscar nominations for his roles in Malcolm X, Clockers, and Da 5 Bloods. It’s a shame it took this long, but I’m glad that Sinners finally got him his first.
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In 2011, THQ event organizers released over 11,000 red balloons across downtown San Francisco to promote the FPS game Homefront. The intent was to reference the use of balloons to communicate hope to North Korean citizens, but many of the balloons landed in the SF waterfront, creating massive waste.
January 22, 2026 at 6:37 AM
In 2011, THQ event organizers released over 11,000 red balloons across downtown San Francisco to promote the FPS game Homefront. The intent was to reference the use of balloons to communicate hope to North Korean citizens, but many of the balloons landed in the SF waterfront, creating massive waste.
I’m being very serious when I say that ICE should be dismantled that every single employed, present and past, should be jailed and tried for domestic terrorism and crimes against humanity. This is craven and despicable.
"Liam’s teacher, Ella Sullivan, teared up when thinking about Liam. 'He’s a bright young student,' she said, 'and he’s so kind and loving. His classmates miss him.'"
www.startribune.com/preschooler-...
www.startribune.com/preschooler-...
Preschooler and three other students detained by ICE, school district leader says
The detentions of Columbia Heights students come after weeks of heightened concern and enforcement presence near and on Twin Cities school property.
www.startribune.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:44 AM
I’m being very serious when I say that ICE should be dismantled that every single employed, present and past, should be jailed and tried for domestic terrorism and crimes against humanity. This is craven and despicable.
I love watching Star Wars Andor video essays, and @parkesharman.bsky.social ‘s latest video is such an amazing piece. This was a fantastic breakdown of the first season and the many historical influences.
youtu.be/6HLS_SQbWR4?...
youtu.be/6HLS_SQbWR4?...
The Thousand Faces of Cassian Andor
YouTube video by ArTorr
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 11:22 PM
I love watching Star Wars Andor video essays, and @parkesharman.bsky.social ‘s latest video is such an amazing piece. This was a fantastic breakdown of the first season and the many historical influences.
youtu.be/6HLS_SQbWR4?...
youtu.be/6HLS_SQbWR4?...
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getting awful sick of hearing liberals use domestic abuser logic to chide protestors for property damage as the state murders people
January 16, 2026 at 7:22 PM
getting awful sick of hearing liberals use domestic abuser logic to chide protestors for property damage as the state murders people
This is one of my favorite video game openings. I really miss the Wild Arms series, it really deserves a comeback.
January 17, 2026 at 5:52 PM
This is one of my favorite video game openings. I really miss the Wild Arms series, it really deserves a comeback.
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Reminder that video game journalism cannot exist without functioning newsrooms that have the capacity to mentor and train new talent and the bandwidth to pursue long-form investigative pieces and break news—all while paying writers a living wage.
January 16, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Reminder that video game journalism cannot exist without functioning newsrooms that have the capacity to mentor and train new talent and the bandwidth to pursue long-form investigative pieces and break news—all while paying writers a living wage.
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after flying back from Vegas last week, I was just laid off from Inverse today. I'm open to connecting over email at shannon@flashinfics.com and I'm definitely still in the writing and editing space. Expect a more in-depth explanation coming soon in my Updater newsletter. shannonliao.substack.com
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January 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM
after flying back from Vegas last week, I was just laid off from Inverse today. I'm open to connecting over email at shannon@flashinfics.com and I'm definitely still in the writing and editing space. Expect a more in-depth explanation coming soon in my Updater newsletter. shannonliao.substack.com
Hayes is a fantastic writer, do keep him in mind for any new opportunities coming up!
Inverse's Gaming section is being shut down as the company "divests" from gaming content. I'm out of a job along with my wonderful co-writers. I've put my heart and soul into this job for four years. Gonna need to take time to process, but I'm now completely open for work - and boy do I need it.
January 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Hayes is a fantastic writer, do keep him in mind for any new opportunities coming up!
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Andor Season 2 gave us, among many other things, this absolute banger of a comeback:
May 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Andor Season 2 gave us, among many other things, this absolute banger of a comeback:
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“ICE agents, get out now because historically, this ends with you hanging from a lamppost and your body paraded through the streets.” - the …we rate dogs guy
January 16, 2026 at 3:49 AM
“ICE agents, get out now because historically, this ends with you hanging from a lamppost and your body paraded through the streets.” - the …we rate dogs guy
Andor is one of the best TV shows ever made and it's my favorite thing from Star Wars. This show would not have happened with Kathleen Kennedy's push for it.
January 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Andor is one of the best TV shows ever made and it's my favorite thing from Star Wars. This show would not have happened with Kathleen Kennedy's push for it.
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Naaaaaaailed it
January 15, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Naaaaaaailed it
I played this last year at SGF and I really dug the concept. Looking forward to playing it again next month! 🔥🔥🔥
It's not just a heist. It's a rescue mission.
On 10 February 2026, Relooted arrives at a museum (and store page, we guess) near you.
#indiegame
On 10 February 2026, Relooted arrives at a museum (and store page, we guess) near you.
#indiegame
January 15, 2026 at 3:15 PM
I played this last year at SGF and I really dug the concept. Looking forward to playing it again next month! 🔥🔥🔥
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Our very own @xoxogossipgita.bsky.social is gonna talk about anime and socialism with @eonforassembly.bsky.social and @xiandivyne.bsky.social!
Tickets available here: secure.actblue.com/donate/anime...
Tickets available here: secure.actblue.com/donate/anime...
January 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Our very own @xoxogossipgita.bsky.social is gonna talk about anime and socialism with @eonforassembly.bsky.social and @xiandivyne.bsky.social!
Tickets available here: secure.actblue.com/donate/anime...
Tickets available here: secure.actblue.com/donate/anime...
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I've been wanting to do a tribute piece for FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: The Ivalice Chronicles for a while now, featuring my main team at the end of the game. 😁
Here's to one of the best games of all time! 🥂❤️
Here's to one of the best games of all time! 🥂❤️
January 13, 2026 at 5:53 AM
I've been wanting to do a tribute piece for FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: The Ivalice Chronicles for a while now, featuring my main team at the end of the game. 😁
Here's to one of the best games of all time! 🥂❤️
Here's to one of the best games of all time! 🥂❤️