Charles "Last Christmas I Gave You My" Harte
@chuckduck365.bsky.social
Professional tall guy. Associate editor at Game Informer. Contributor at MinnMax. Words at the Indie Informer. Private GM. Improv performer. charlesharte.com
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I proposed to Alyssa today and she said yes! Shout out to @itshugosnook.bsky.social for designing this fantastic Wingspan parody! It’s her favorite board game, and I MAY have lied and told her I was expecting a review copy for a new expansion in the mail. She doesn’t seem too mad about it.
This is from a few days ago, but I tried to find some middle ground between my new comedy-based hobbies and love of video games. Kind of a departure from my normal work, but I think it came out okay!
What do video games have in common with scenes of improv comedy? Associate editor Charles Harte says the best ones "find the game" and get to the point very quickly. Here's his full op-ed about what video games can learn from good comedians: gameinformer.com/opinion/2026...
January 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM
This is from a few days ago, but I tried to find some middle ground between my new comedy-based hobbies and love of video games. Kind of a departure from my normal work, but I think it came out okay!
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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.
January 5, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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.
I loved reviewing Death Howl! Really appreciate how much it rewards the player for exploring and spending time in its world.
Congrats to @11bitstudios.bsky.social for such an awesome game.
Congrats to @11bitstudios.bsky.social for such an awesome game.
Death Howl is a cohesive and well-crafted fusion of deckbuilders and Soulslikes. Our review: gameinformer.com/review/death...
January 5, 2026 at 7:21 PM
I loved reviewing Death Howl! Really appreciate how much it rewards the player for exploring and spending time in its world.
Congrats to @11bitstudios.bsky.social for such an awesome game.
Congrats to @11bitstudios.bsky.social for such an awesome game.
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Reminder as the new year begins that I head up GameSpot’s opinions section and would love to read your pitches! I’m always on the hunt for timely and thoughtful criticism and analysis on games and gaming/internet culture, so feel free to reach out to me at jhoward@fandom.com if interested ☺️✨
January 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Reminder as the new year begins that I head up GameSpot’s opinions section and would love to read your pitches! I’m always on the hunt for timely and thoughtful criticism and analysis on games and gaming/internet culture, so feel free to reach out to me at jhoward@fandom.com if interested ☺️✨
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What about a 30-minute conversation about Cincinnati staple Jungle Jim's with @chuckduck365.bsky.social?
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The VGBees Podcast Episode 44 - Bananza at Jungle Jim's w/ Charles Harte - VGBees
In this supersized episode, John and Niki are joined by Game Informer Associate Producer Charles Harte to unpack the 60 minute Nintendo Direct for Switch...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:57 PM
What about a 30-minute conversation about Cincinnati staple Jungle Jim's with @chuckduck365.bsky.social?
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vgbees.com/the-vgbees-p...
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Huge if true.
2025 was a year filled with fantastic roguelikes, but one of the best was overlooked time and time again. Here's why you should play Monster Train 2: gameinformer.com/2025/12/26/w...
December 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Huge if true.
I saw Wicked on Broadway when I was 16 and called it “the Rogue One of The Wizard of Oz”
December 29, 2025 at 10:20 PM
I saw Wicked on Broadway when I was 16 and called it “the Rogue One of The Wizard of Oz”
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MinnMax's Production Assistant position is still open.
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If you've applied, bear with us: We've received 124 applications so it will take us some time to get through them all. We hope to respond within a week.
Thank you!
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If you've applied, bear with us: We've received 124 applications so it will take us some time to get through them all. We hope to respond within a week.
Thank you!
December 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
MinnMax's Production Assistant position is still open.
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If you've applied, bear with us: We've received 124 applications so it will take us some time to get through them all. We hope to respond within a week.
Thank you!
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If you've applied, bear with us: We've received 124 applications so it will take us some time to get through them all. We hope to respond within a week.
Thank you!
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I had such a good time putting together this highlights video for MinnMax's 2025, really proud of the whole crew. Any help sharing this Best Of is appreciated! www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6mH...
December 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I had such a good time putting together this highlights video for MinnMax's 2025, really proud of the whole crew. Any help sharing this Best Of is appreciated! www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6mH...
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Last year he gave them vintage samurai swords that were each authenticated as being historically important. Possibly the most “dudes rock” gift giver of all time
December 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Last year he gave them vintage samurai swords that were each authenticated as being historically important. Possibly the most “dudes rock” gift giver of all time
It’s that time of year again!
December 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
It’s that time of year again!
!!!!!!!!!!!
December 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
!!!!!!!!!!!
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We're literally ONE member away from 2500 paid subscribers in 2025!! Will you be the one to help push us over the edge?
December 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We're literally ONE member away from 2500 paid subscribers in 2025!! Will you be the one to help push us over the edge?
Continued the yearly tradition of going to the Cincinnati Zoo holiday lights to take pictures! This time with my ✨ fiancée ✨
December 23, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Continued the yearly tradition of going to the Cincinnati Zoo holiday lights to take pictures! This time with my ✨ fiancée ✨
I can’t believe it…
Barnes & Noble is carrying Game Informer!!!
Barnes & Noble is carrying Game Informer!!!
December 23, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I can’t believe it…
Barnes & Noble is carrying Game Informer!!!
Barnes & Noble is carrying Game Informer!!!
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Here's an example of how useless and frustrating internet laws to "protect kids" are in practice: When I'm in Ohio, where I am during the holidays, I can't use my Bluesky DMs—unless I hand over my ID to a company owned by Epic Games. Why? To protect kids, of course!
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Why I have to give Fortnite my passport to use Bluesky
Age verification laws are as ineffective as they are dangerous.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Here's an example of how useless and frustrating internet laws to "protect kids" are in practice: When I'm in Ohio, where I am during the holidays, I can't use my Bluesky DMs—unless I hand over my ID to a company owned by Epic Games. Why? To protect kids, of course!
spitfirenews.com/p/why-i-have...
spitfirenews.com/p/why-i-have...
I can't believe "The Everglades" is the name of a real place in Florida. It's the most high fantasy name of a location I've ever heard. It should be the setting in a legend about The Birth of the First Fairies or The Lost Emerald Chalice or something.
December 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I can't believe "The Everglades" is the name of a real place in Florida. It's the most high fantasy name of a location I've ever heard. It should be the setting in a legend about The Birth of the First Fairies or The Lost Emerald Chalice or something.
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🚨MinnMax is looking for a production assistant🚨
This is a paid, part-time, contract role for people experienced in editing video, Photoshop, social clips, etc. This is not going to be an on-camera role.
Please send a resume and examples of your work to job@minnmax.com
Help sharing is appreciated!
This is a paid, part-time, contract role for people experienced in editing video, Photoshop, social clips, etc. This is not going to be an on-camera role.
Please send a resume and examples of your work to job@minnmax.com
Help sharing is appreciated!
December 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
🚨MinnMax is looking for a production assistant🚨
This is a paid, part-time, contract role for people experienced in editing video, Photoshop, social clips, etc. This is not going to be an on-camera role.
Please send a resume and examples of your work to job@minnmax.com
Help sharing is appreciated!
This is a paid, part-time, contract role for people experienced in editing video, Photoshop, social clips, etc. This is not going to be an on-camera role.
Please send a resume and examples of your work to job@minnmax.com
Help sharing is appreciated!
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🚨 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...
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...
Digital Foundry Is Looking For A Junior Producer | Digital Foundry
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December 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM
🚨 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...
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...
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Visited @tributegames.com in Montreal to talk to the team and play Scott Pilgrim EX. I also got to chat with Bryan Lee O'Malley about his favorite games of all time and bunch more.
We spoke with Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O'Malley about his work on the upcoming Scott Pilgrim EX, his three favorite games of all time, and lots more. gameinformer.com/interview/br...
December 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Visited @tributegames.com in Montreal to talk to the team and play Scott Pilgrim EX. I also got to chat with Bryan Lee O'Malley about his favorite games of all time and bunch more.
LET'S GOOO this table is gonna be so unhinged
A very important person is joining us for their first time in the Dome! Please welcome... Vic Michaelis! 🥳☀️
The trailer for the new season of Dimension 20 premieres TOMORROW at 10:30 AM PT / 1:30 PM ET! 👀
📸: Kate Elliott
#Dimension20NewSeason
The trailer for the new season of Dimension 20 premieres TOMORROW at 10:30 AM PT / 1:30 PM ET! 👀
📸: Kate Elliott
#Dimension20NewSeason
December 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
LET'S GOOO this table is gonna be so unhinged
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Honored to author Game Informer’s cover story on World of Warcraft: Midnight, accompanied by @chuckduck365.bsky.social’s retrospective!
Cover Illustration: Bayard Wu
Design: @rexlady.bsky.social
Public relations: @aramisx.bsky.social
Thanks to @johncarson.bsky.social for lending expertise
Cover Illustration: Bayard Wu
Design: @rexlady.bsky.social
Public relations: @aramisx.bsky.social
Thanks to @johncarson.bsky.social for lending expertise
December 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Honored to author Game Informer’s cover story on World of Warcraft: Midnight, accompanied by @chuckduck365.bsky.social’s retrospective!
Cover Illustration: Bayard Wu
Design: @rexlady.bsky.social
Public relations: @aramisx.bsky.social
Thanks to @johncarson.bsky.social for lending expertise
Cover Illustration: Bayard Wu
Design: @rexlady.bsky.social
Public relations: @aramisx.bsky.social
Thanks to @johncarson.bsky.social for lending expertise
Toast’s dapper winter attire (he absolutely hates it but his paws get so cold that it’s sadly mandatory)
December 16, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Toast’s dapper winter attire (he absolutely hates it but his paws get so cold that it’s sadly mandatory)
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition suddenly arrives on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2 today. gameinformer.com/2025/12/15/d...
December 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition suddenly arrives on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2 today. gameinformer.com/2025/12/15/d...
Ended up beating 7! Knocked it out in 8 hours, did not realize it would go by so quick. Definitely scarier/grosser than what I prefer, but it got a lot easier the further I went. Same with motion sickness - once I had multiple guns it didn’t matter as much. Also switched to a smaller TV.
If I’ve never played either, can I jump right into RE Village or should I play 7 first? I’m more interested in village but done want to be lost or anything
December 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Ended up beating 7! Knocked it out in 8 hours, did not realize it would go by so quick. Definitely scarier/grosser than what I prefer, but it got a lot easier the further I went. Same with motion sickness - once I had multiple guns it didn’t matter as much. Also switched to a smaller TV.