Evan Campbell
@darthburrit0.bsky.social
Experienced video producer open for freelance work. Credits at IGN, Game Informer, Inside Gaming, NVIDIA GeForce, Yahoo Esports, and GameTrailers.
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Just to clear up some confusion I've seen, the newly announced NCSoft Horizon MMO is different from the multiplayer Horizon game that's in development at Guerrilla Games. That one is Guerrilla's next big project
November 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Just to clear up some confusion I've seen, the newly announced NCSoft Horizon MMO is different from the multiplayer Horizon game that's in development at Guerrilla Games. That one is Guerrilla's next big project
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someone with a podcast or freelance outlet let me talk about Dispatch please (my credentials: i'm smart and hot, my most used writing sample is a spec script for the wolf among us. my brain is wired for this. i'm gnawing on the bars of my enclosure)
November 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
someone with a podcast or freelance outlet let me talk about Dispatch please (my credentials: i'm smart and hot, my most used writing sample is a spec script for the wolf among us. my brain is wired for this. i'm gnawing on the bars of my enclosure)
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This thread provides actual knowledge for things that I had a vague gut feeling about -- and many things that never would have occurred to me -- about the more affordable Japanese PS5. But Japanese Gen Z playing 3DS more than PS5 illustrates how much of an uphill battle *Sony* faces at home.
It brought a younger audience who hadn’t looked at a PlayStation in over a decade back, but there lies the problem
It’s been true for a few years but was reaffirmed in the industry report this year, but young people do not care for PlayStation. At all
Gen Z (now almost 30), plays 3DS more than PS5
It’s been true for a few years but was reaffirmed in the industry report this year, but young people do not care for PlayStation. At all
Gen Z (now almost 30), plays 3DS more than PS5
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
This thread provides actual knowledge for things that I had a vague gut feeling about -- and many things that never would have occurred to me -- about the more affordable Japanese PS5. But Japanese Gen Z playing 3DS more than PS5 illustrates how much of an uphill battle *Sony* faces at home.
The irony that the best console experience could be coming from Valve and a Steam Machine in the next 5 years instead of PS or MS is wild!!! (you could count Nintendo on the interface and UI front but they still got Mario, Zelda, etc. exclusively)
The Steam Machine is absolutely a PC, but in its feature set you see Valve consolizing that experience at the same time that console offerings shift towards PC trappings too. I don't think this is a seismic 'moment'; just a beat in the continuing inevitable erosion of the line between console & PC.
Valve is shuffling towards the console space with a dinky cuboid Steam Machine. But what is it exactly? Here's everything we know www.eurogamer.net/steam-machin...
November 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The irony that the best console experience could be coming from Valve and a Steam Machine in the next 5 years instead of PS or MS is wild!!! (you could count Nintendo on the interface and UI front but they still got Mario, Zelda, etc. exclusively)
It's just gonna be one of those whiplash days on the timeline I guess. Video games are pretty good at least.
November 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
It's just gonna be one of those whiplash days on the timeline I guess. Video games are pretty good at least.
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Happy 5th Anniversary to PlayStation 5!
PS5 is the 2nd fastest selling PlayStation device in US history (trailing only PS2) with 26.7M units sold through Oct 4th, 2025.
And here are the top 10 best-selling PS5 games ($), led by Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Source: Circana Retail Tracking Service
PS5 is the 2nd fastest selling PlayStation device in US history (trailing only PS2) with 26.7M units sold through Oct 4th, 2025.
And here are the top 10 best-selling PS5 games ($), led by Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Source: Circana Retail Tracking Service
November 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Happy 5th Anniversary to PlayStation 5!
PS5 is the 2nd fastest selling PlayStation device in US history (trailing only PS2) with 26.7M units sold through Oct 4th, 2025.
And here are the top 10 best-selling PS5 games ($), led by Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Source: Circana Retail Tracking Service
PS5 is the 2nd fastest selling PlayStation device in US history (trailing only PS2) with 26.7M units sold through Oct 4th, 2025.
And here are the top 10 best-selling PS5 games ($), led by Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Source: Circana Retail Tracking Service
This guy is really smart.
Context is everything.
Steam Machines originally launched into a space with poor support up against the relative strength of Windows.
The new one drops into a space occupied by the Steam Deck's strides in compatibility, Big Picture, and Windows flailing.
store.steampowered.com/sale/hardware
Steam Machines originally launched into a space with poor support up against the relative strength of Windows.
The new one drops into a space occupied by the Steam Deck's strides in compatibility, Big Picture, and Windows flailing.
store.steampowered.com/sale/hardware
Steam Hardware
The Steam Hardware family officially expands in early 2026.
store.steampowered.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This guy is really smart.
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Valve announces 3 new Steam hardware devices: Steam Machine, VR headset Steam Frame, and a new Steam controller
www.gamesindustry.biz/valve-announ...
www.gamesindustry.biz/valve-announ...
Valve announces 3 new Steam hardware devices: Steam Machine, VR headset Steam Frame, and a new Steam controller
Valve has announced three new hardware products: a new Steam Frame VR headset and controllers, a new Steam controller, …
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Absolute villains. I wonder at what point this could be considered aiding and abetting. Here comes the big spin if they even acknowledge the allegations at all:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkRX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkRX...
November 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Absolute villains. I wonder at what point this could be considered aiding and abetting. Here comes the big spin if they even acknowledge the allegations at all:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkRX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkRX...
I think it's important to remember that Sony's "10 year plan" in the past has meant 2-3 years of coexisting with the next generation hardware. We are likely well beyond "the middle"
Sony declined to comment on its next-gen PlayStation plans during an earnings call today, and claimed PS5 is "only in the middle" of its life.
vgc.news/news/sony-de...
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Sony declines to comment on PlayStation 6 plans and claims PS5 is ‘only in the middle’ of its life | VGC
The PlayStation owner claims it’s committed to expanding the PS5 installed base…
vgc.news
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I think it's important to remember that Sony's "10 year plan" in the past has meant 2-3 years of coexisting with the next generation hardware. We are likely well beyond "the middle"
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Embark Studios used AI voices for The Finals and stated they don't want to make games without actors.
However, they've continued to use AI voices for Arc Raiders.
Here's my breakdown on how this is harmful for the industry and the general future.
youtu.be/8fVIkOXgd8Y?...
However, they've continued to use AI voices for Arc Raiders.
Here's my breakdown on how this is harmful for the industry and the general future.
youtu.be/8fVIkOXgd8Y?...
Why AI Voices in Arc Raiders is a Problem
YouTube video by ParallaxStella
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Embark Studios used AI voices for The Finals and stated they don't want to make games without actors.
However, they've continued to use AI voices for Arc Raiders.
Here's my breakdown on how this is harmful for the industry and the general future.
youtu.be/8fVIkOXgd8Y?...
However, they've continued to use AI voices for Arc Raiders.
Here's my breakdown on how this is harmful for the industry and the general future.
youtu.be/8fVIkOXgd8Y?...
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If you're a games freelancer and you're going to physically be in LA around TGAs in December, and you still have capacity to pick up further work, I would love to hear from you: rollin.bishop@futurenet.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
If you're a games freelancer and you're going to physically be in LA around TGAs in December, and you still have capacity to pick up further work, I would love to hear from you: rollin.bishop@futurenet.com
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"You can't un-invent AI!" We can't un-invent asbestos either. That doesn't mean we have to use it.
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
"You can't un-invent AI!" We can't un-invent asbestos either. That doesn't mean we have to use it.
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Today the British union IWGB said it has filed formal legal claims against Rockstar Games for firing 30+ employees two weeks ago, as Bloomberg first reported. Rockstar said the employees were leaking information. The IWGB calls it union-busting. More to come as the legal process plays out...
November 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Today the British union IWGB said it has filed formal legal claims against Rockstar Games for firing 30+ employees two weeks ago, as Bloomberg first reported. Rockstar said the employees were leaking information. The IWGB calls it union-busting. More to come as the legal process plays out...
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maybe we could use another splash screen.
November 12, 2025 at 6:47 AM
maybe we could use another splash screen.
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We don't use Ai in our games. Ai isn't and hasn't ever been needed been needed to make a good game and CEOs like this don't know what the fuck they are talking about.
They just want to slowly take humans out of the process thinking they can just hit and button and it'll print money.
They just want to slowly take humans out of the process thinking they can just hit and button and it'll print money.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
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“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:18 AM
We don't use Ai in our games. Ai isn't and hasn't ever been needed been needed to make a good game and CEOs like this don't know what the fuck they are talking about.
They just want to slowly take humans out of the process thinking they can just hit and button and it'll print money.
They just want to slowly take humans out of the process thinking they can just hit and button and it'll print money.
Just found a random open bag of sour patch in my closet… I have no idea when I left it there… easily years ago…
an older man is holding a ring in his hand and asking why shouldn 't i .
ALT: an older man is holding a ring in his hand and asking why shouldn 't i .
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November 12, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Just found a random open bag of sour patch in my closet… I have no idea when I left it there… easily years ago…
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I represent close to 100 indie studios and can affirm none want to touch generative ai (and I would advise them not to even if they wanted to)
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I represent close to 100 indie studios and can affirm none want to touch generative ai (and I would advise them not to even if they wanted to)
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We don't use generative AI at either Minor Key Games or Question. Partly on principle, and partly because we're really good at what we do.
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
November 12, 2025 at 4:09 AM
We don't use generative AI at either Minor Key Games or Question. Partly on principle, and partly because we're really good at what we do.
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We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
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Absolutely essential viewing from @chrisbratt.bsky.social on Rockstar’s sackings, which appear to be the single most flagrant example of union busting in the history of the videogames industry. Rockstar has provided absolutely zero evidence to support any of their claims. youtu.be/c9nOwjeznjI?...
The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6
YouTube video by People Make Games
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Absolutely essential viewing from @chrisbratt.bsky.social on Rockstar’s sackings, which appear to be the single most flagrant example of union busting in the history of the videogames industry. Rockstar has provided absolutely zero evidence to support any of their claims. youtu.be/c9nOwjeznjI?...
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Hard not to connect yesterday's Media Watch stuff to more games media job losses.
Sad fact: these fuckups are inevitable when there is no way for people to cover video games ethically and pay the rent.
We exist in an ecosystem built to sell us shit with zero oversight. It's all by design. Borked.
Sad fact: these fuckups are inevitable when there is no way for people to cover video games ethically and pay the rent.
We exist in an ecosystem built to sell us shit with zero oversight. It's all by design. Borked.
November 12, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Hard not to connect yesterday's Media Watch stuff to more games media job losses.
Sad fact: these fuckups are inevitable when there is no way for people to cover video games ethically and pay the rent.
We exist in an ecosystem built to sell us shit with zero oversight. It's all by design. Borked.
Sad fact: these fuckups are inevitable when there is no way for people to cover video games ethically and pay the rent.
We exist in an ecosystem built to sell us shit with zero oversight. It's all by design. Borked.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
A VIDEO GAME REVIEW IS AN OPINION.
November 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A VIDEO GAME REVIEW IS AN OPINION.
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Existential risk to craft is not just about losing jobs, but about pressures to be "more productive or else" from people who don't understand or value quality in your craft.
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Existential risk to craft is not just about losing jobs, but about pressures to be "more productive or else" from people who don't understand or value quality in your craft.