Daniel Bloodworth
@dbloodworth2.bsky.social
Writing about video games since 1994. Managing Editor, Easy Allies
Formerly GameTrailers, G4, Nintendo World Report
Formerly GameTrailers, G4, Nintendo World Report
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Some folks absolutely think this way, BUT I’ll also say a good PR person advocates for the value small sites, small creators, and freelancers bring to the table.
Do my clients want IGN? Of course. But do I impress upon them to remember the little guys? Yep.
An army of small voices adds up!
Do my clients want IGN? Of course. But do I impress upon them to remember the little guys? Yep.
An army of small voices adds up!
I've had this chat with PR people and they know that supporting smaller sites and freelancers makes sense and would help build a healthier games media.
The problem is game publishers pretty much exclusively want GI cover stories or an IGN First and anything smaller isn't worth it.
The problem is game publishers pretty much exclusively want GI cover stories or an IGN First and anything smaller isn't worth it.
I don't understand this mentality as long as the person/website has reputable people. How does it hurt you to provide a code? With how hard it is to get publicity for games of all sizes even "small" coverage seems like it would only help?
November 14, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Some folks absolutely think this way, BUT I’ll also say a good PR person advocates for the value small sites, small creators, and freelancers bring to the table.
Do my clients want IGN? Of course. But do I impress upon them to remember the little guys? Yep.
An army of small voices adds up!
Do my clients want IGN? Of course. But do I impress upon them to remember the little guys? Yep.
An army of small voices adds up!
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absolutely heartbroken to announce that i was part of the crystal layoffs today 💔
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
absolutely heartbroken to announce that i was part of the crystal layoffs today 💔
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
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GO BEATS MODE! We've got the explosive soundtrack to @strangescaffold.bsky.social’s hit platform shooter I AM YOUR BEAST on wax 📀 @writnelson.bsky.social
Limited 500 copies of the 2xLP Sanguine Smoke colour variant available.
www.lostincult.co.uk/iaybmusic
Limited 500 copies of the 2xLP Sanguine Smoke colour variant available.
www.lostincult.co.uk/iaybmusic
November 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
GO BEATS MODE! We've got the explosive soundtrack to @strangescaffold.bsky.social’s hit platform shooter I AM YOUR BEAST on wax 📀 @writnelson.bsky.social
Limited 500 copies of the 2xLP Sanguine Smoke colour variant available.
www.lostincult.co.uk/iaybmusic
Limited 500 copies of the 2xLP Sanguine Smoke colour variant available.
www.lostincult.co.uk/iaybmusic
Me: Got plenty of games to talk about, probably don't need to cover much else this week.
Industry: Drops massive pile of big headlines.
Industry: Drops massive pile of big headlines.
November 13, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Me: Got plenty of games to talk about, probably don't need to cover much else this week.
Industry: Drops massive pile of big headlines.
Industry: Drops massive pile of big headlines.
Correct, I could not have guessed this.
November 13, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Correct, I could not have guessed this.
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We're going live for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct!
www.twitch.tv/easyallies
www.twitch.tv/easyallies
the super mario galaxy movie is being released by nintendo
ALT: the super mario galaxy movie is being released by nintendo
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November 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
We're going live for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct!
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And one other thing: we’re being told that AI is the only way to make games cheaper and faster, to pull us from this precipice of production nightmares the industry has found itself in. That it’s necessary.
We put out roughly 3 motherfucking games a year, not touching the stuff.
Skill issue.
We put out roughly 3 motherfucking games a year, not touching the stuff.
Skill issue.
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
And one other thing: we’re being told that AI is the only way to make games cheaper and faster, to pull us from this precipice of production nightmares the industry has found itself in. That it’s necessary.
We put out roughly 3 motherfucking games a year, not touching the stuff.
Skill issue.
We put out roughly 3 motherfucking games a year, not touching the stuff.
Skill issue.
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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
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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.
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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 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.
I've already sunk dozens of hours into Lumines Arise. It's completely got its hooks in me.
I'll be talking about it on the podcast this week, but if you're like me and love Tetris Effect, this is a no brainer.
I'll be talking about it on the podcast this week, but if you're like me and love Tetris Effect, this is a no brainer.
November 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I've already sunk dozens of hours into Lumines Arise. It's completely got its hooks in me.
I'll be talking about it on the podcast this week, but if you're like me and love Tetris Effect, this is a no brainer.
I'll be talking about it on the podcast this week, but if you're like me and love Tetris Effect, this is a no brainer.
We've done 500 of these things! Thanks to everyone for watching.
Brandon Jones returns to the desk to relive memories from 500 episodes of the Easy Allies Podcast. GTA VI was delayed. We get invested in ARC Raiders and Hades II. Plus, it's time for the first official Switch 2 sales totals.
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#GTAVI #ARCRaiders
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#GTAVI #ARCRaiders
Episode 500! - Easy Allies Podcast - Nov 7, 2025
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November 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We've done 500 of these things! Thanks to everyone for watching.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Congrats to @iam8bit.com on a lovely 20th Anniversary art show!
November 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Congrats to @iam8bit.com on a lovely 20th Anniversary art show!
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November 8, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Look, if you tell me you’re just gonna open up a room full of sick art and a bunch of my friends, I’m gonna come. Happy 20th @iam8bit.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Look, if you tell me you’re just gonna open up a room full of sick art and a bunch of my friends, I’m gonna come. Happy 20th @iam8bit.com
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dude I love video games
November 8, 2025 at 3:39 AM
dude I love video games
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The extended cut of EPISODE 500 is now up for patrons. Walk down memory lane with us and get our thoughts on the GTA VI delay, ARC Raiders, and more.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The extended cut of EPISODE 500 is now up for patrons. Walk down memory lane with us and get our thoughts on the GTA VI delay, ARC Raiders, and more.
www.patreon.com/posts/extend...
www.patreon.com/posts/extend...
Nice! I finally caught up on Despelote last weekend.
Congrats to Despelote for winning excellence in narrative (and $10K) at the @devgamm.bsky.social awards tonight!
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Nice! I finally caught up on Despelote last weekend.
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You don't need me to tell you this is yet more good money being burned after bad. But as someone who's worked with that QA team, I'll say they're unsung heroes who truly play a huge role in maintaining SE's reputation for high quality locs and to attempt to replace them with AI is deeply insulting.
Square Enix wants 70% of its QA work to be handled by generative AI by the end of 2027, in partnership with the University of Tokyo's Matsuo-Iwasawa Laboratory. https://bit.ly/4qKdyQR
November 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
You don't need me to tell you this is yet more good money being burned after bad. But as someone who's worked with that QA team, I'll say they're unsung heroes who truly play a huge role in maintaining SE's reputation for high quality locs and to attempt to replace them with AI is deeply insulting.
If you missed last night's stream for RV There Yet?, it has some really great moments. A co-op stream where we actually cooperated and got things done! Woo!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTaT...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTaT...
Easy Allies Plays RV There Yet? - "You're Good, You're Good"
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November 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
If you missed last night's stream for RV There Yet?, it has some really great moments. A co-op stream where we actually cooperated and got things done! Woo!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTaT...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTaT...
I've been covering this industry for decades, and I've never bothered to ask why marketing departments go for the obnoxious all-caps titles. You're seriously telling me that annoying every writer with this stuff is worth it?
Atari 50, THE NAMCO LEGENDARY PACK
Atari 50, THE NAMCO LEGENDARY PACK
November 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I've been covering this industry for decades, and I've never bothered to ask why marketing departments go for the obnoxious all-caps titles. You're seriously telling me that annoying every writer with this stuff is worth it?
Atari 50, THE NAMCO LEGENDARY PACK
Atari 50, THE NAMCO LEGENDARY PACK
ICYMI, Sir Noggin is only $3 right now on Steam. Looks pretty good.
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Save 25% on Sir Noggin on Steam
Sir Noggin is a platformer inspired by the glorious 8-bit days and in the style of the Master System. Relive the days where the controllers only had a couple of buttons and you'd have to re-tune in yo...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
ICYMI, Sir Noggin is only $3 right now on Steam. Looks pretty good.
store.steampowered.com/app/628360/S...
store.steampowered.com/app/628360/S...
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Mark your calendars....literally!
Today we are launching the MOST OFFICIAL 2026 BALATRO CALENDAR WITH MORE BEN STARR IN CLOWN OUTFITS THAN YOU CAN HANDLE (probably)...
All profits will be going to charity and you can get the calendar here: www.fangamer.com/products/bal...
Today we are launching the MOST OFFICIAL 2026 BALATRO CALENDAR WITH MORE BEN STARR IN CLOWN OUTFITS THAN YOU CAN HANDLE (probably)...
All profits will be going to charity and you can get the calendar here: www.fangamer.com/products/bal...
Balatro - Balatro 2026 Wall Calendar
A new year is coming... time to shuffle off and try again! Features 13 photos of Jimbo, as portrayed by Ben Starr, in the guise of your favorite Balatro Jokers Bonus condensed 2027 calendar on the fi...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Mark your calendars....literally!
Today we are launching the MOST OFFICIAL 2026 BALATRO CALENDAR WITH MORE BEN STARR IN CLOWN OUTFITS THAN YOU CAN HANDLE (probably)...
All profits will be going to charity and you can get the calendar here: www.fangamer.com/products/bal...
Today we are launching the MOST OFFICIAL 2026 BALATRO CALENDAR WITH MORE BEN STARR IN CLOWN OUTFITS THAN YOU CAN HANDLE (probably)...
All profits will be going to charity and you can get the calendar here: www.fangamer.com/products/bal...
I did not expect to like Dispatch this much. Just finished the first episode. So, just getting started.
November 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I did not expect to like Dispatch this much. Just finished the first episode. So, just getting started.
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This Thursday marks 🌟500🌟 episodes of The Easy Allies Podcast!
We’ll be celebrating with special guests
🌟Kyle Bosman & Brandon Jones🌟
so hit us up with you favorite podcast memories right here:
www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
@kylebosman.bsky.social
@trailerjones.bsky.social
We’ll be celebrating with special guests
🌟Kyle Bosman & Brandon Jones🌟
so hit us up with you favorite podcast memories right here:
www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
@kylebosman.bsky.social
@trailerjones.bsky.social
two men are sitting on a couch with one holding a bottle of soda
ALT: two men are sitting on a couch with one holding a bottle of soda
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November 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This Thursday marks 🌟500🌟 episodes of The Easy Allies Podcast!
We’ll be celebrating with special guests
🌟Kyle Bosman & Brandon Jones🌟
so hit us up with you favorite podcast memories right here:
www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
@kylebosman.bsky.social
@trailerjones.bsky.social
We’ll be celebrating with special guests
🌟Kyle Bosman & Brandon Jones🌟
so hit us up with you favorite podcast memories right here:
www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
@kylebosman.bsky.social
@trailerjones.bsky.social