Dorian Roepel
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hey, i'm looking for work! full-time or freelance 💜
journalist, critic, author
proficient in features, criticism, reporting, reviews, previews, news, guides
words at lost in cult, RPS, VGC, unwinnable, gamesradar+, polygon, EDGE, PLAY
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journalist, critic, author
proficient in features, criticism, reporting, reviews, previews, news, guides
words at lost in cult, RPS, VGC, unwinnable, gamesradar+, polygon, EDGE, PLAY
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ashleyschofieldwrites@gmail.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
hey, i'm looking for work! full-time or freelance 💜
journalist, critic, author
proficient in features, criticism, reporting, reviews, previews, news, guides
words at lost in cult, RPS, VGC, unwinnable, gamesradar+, polygon, EDGE, PLAY
muckrack.com/ash-like-a-d...
ashleyschofieldwrites@gmail.com
journalist, critic, author
proficient in features, criticism, reporting, reviews, previews, news, guides
words at lost in cult, RPS, VGC, unwinnable, gamesradar+, polygon, EDGE, PLAY
muckrack.com/ash-like-a-d...
ashleyschofieldwrites@gmail.com
Before the Game Awards nominations today, I'm sharing what I believe will be the GOTY awards for 2025.
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open.substack.com/pub/consolec...
November 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Before the Game Awards nominations today, I'm sharing what I believe will be the GOTY awards for 2025.
open.substack.com/pub/consolec...
open.substack.com/pub/consolec...
Play indie games.
The award show by Six One Indie is not one to be missed.
The award show by Six One Indie is not one to be missed.
I don’t have the proper words, so I’ll leave it at this for now: support, celebrate, cherish, and play indies.
We’ll see you on December 18th.
We’ll see you on December 18th.
Introducing the nominees for The Indie Game Awards 2025, airing on December 18th at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @ign.com, @gamespot.com, and @sixoneindie.com's YouTube and Twitch channels.
Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Play indie games.
The award show by Six One Indie is not one to be missed.
The award show by Six One Indie is not one to be missed.
My take on Steam Machine is it looks fantastic. Enjoying the fact it's being referred to as the GabeCube.
It's the same with my feelings on the Switch 2. It should have been called the Switchetwo as in switcheroo.
It's the same with my feelings on the Switch 2. It should have been called the Switchetwo as in switcheroo.
November 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
My take on Steam Machine is it looks fantastic. Enjoying the fact it's being referred to as the GabeCube.
It's the same with my feelings on the Switch 2. It should have been called the Switchetwo as in switcheroo.
It's the same with my feelings on the Switch 2. It should have been called the Switchetwo as in switcheroo.
Having recently read Disrupting the Game by Reggie Fils-Aime, I was curious on his thoughts on Nintendo's current trajectory.
Good interview here.
Good interview here.
“Nintendo will never position itself as a direct competitor to PlayStation”... But could games like Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty succeed on Switch 2? "Absolutely."
Full interview with former Nintendo of America chief Reggie Fils-Aime
www.thegamebusiness.com/p/we-intervi...
Full interview with former Nintendo of America chief Reggie Fils-Aime
www.thegamebusiness.com/p/we-intervi...
We interview Reggie Fils-Aimé about Nintendo Switch 2, leadership and the console war
“I’m surprised that Xbox has not yet fully embraced the Switch 2”
www.thegamebusiness.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Having recently read Disrupting the Game by Reggie Fils-Aime, I was curious on his thoughts on Nintendo's current trajectory.
Good interview here.
Good interview here.
Dark Deity 2 and a Witch Reignited my Passion for Gaming
I am writing again.
As I work on starting a new passion project of mine in gaming.
Let's hangout and talk about games, their stories, and why they are amazing.
consolecritchat.substack.com/p/dark-deity...
I am writing again.
As I work on starting a new passion project of mine in gaming.
Let's hangout and talk about games, their stories, and why they are amazing.
consolecritchat.substack.com/p/dark-deity...
November 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Dark Deity 2 and a Witch Reignited my Passion for Gaming
I am writing again.
As I work on starting a new passion project of mine in gaming.
Let's hangout and talk about games, their stories, and why they are amazing.
consolecritchat.substack.com/p/dark-deity...
I am writing again.
As I work on starting a new passion project of mine in gaming.
Let's hangout and talk about games, their stories, and why they are amazing.
consolecritchat.substack.com/p/dark-deity...
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Ready your heroes, folks, because Dark Deity 2 is now live on Xbox and PlayStation!
Build your squad, master tactical combat, and lead your party through Verroa’s war-torn lands. Strategy and heart collide—are you ready?
@darkdeity.bsky.social
#TacticalRPG #Indie #IndieDev #IndieGame
Build your squad, master tactical combat, and lead your party through Verroa’s war-torn lands. Strategy and heart collide—are you ready?
@darkdeity.bsky.social
#TacticalRPG #Indie #IndieDev #IndieGame
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Ready your heroes, folks, because Dark Deity 2 is now live on Xbox and PlayStation!
Build your squad, master tactical combat, and lead your party through Verroa’s war-torn lands. Strategy and heart collide—are you ready?
@darkdeity.bsky.social
#TacticalRPG #Indie #IndieDev #IndieGame
Build your squad, master tactical combat, and lead your party through Verroa’s war-torn lands. Strategy and heart collide—are you ready?
@darkdeity.bsky.social
#TacticalRPG #Indie #IndieDev #IndieGame
RCA cables.
Tvs were huge and you had to contort your body between walls to reach the ports.
Tvs were huge and you had to contort your body between walls to reach the ports.
share if you remember drink from
HOSE change the CHANNEL rent a VHS TAPE eat BREAD
HOSE change the CHANNEL rent a VHS TAPE eat BREAD
one of my all-time most thought about posts is a deleted tweet where a guy said "young people don't even know what these are anymore" with this picture
November 5, 2025 at 11:50 PM
RCA cables.
Tvs were huge and you had to contort your body between walls to reach the ports.
Tvs were huge and you had to contort your body between walls to reach the ports.
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Anime-inspired rhythm game Unbeatable has been delayed to December, hours before its launch. gameinformer.com/2025/11/05/a...
November 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Anime-inspired rhythm game Unbeatable has been delayed to December, hours before its launch. gameinformer.com/2025/11/05/a...
Reposted by Dorian Roepel
❄️ The Winter Update is arriving in Spirit City on November 17th.❄️
Seasonal surprises and a new Spirit await! Stay tuned for more details in the coming days.
Seasonal surprises and a new Spirit await! Stay tuned for more details in the coming days.
November 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
❄️ The Winter Update is arriving in Spirit City on November 17th.❄️
Seasonal surprises and a new Spirit await! Stay tuned for more details in the coming days.
Seasonal surprises and a new Spirit await! Stay tuned for more details in the coming days.
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If you want to hear more about the musou genre (including Eric’s in-depth thoughts), last week’s episode of All Things Nintendo is for you! open.spotify.com/show/7AnXlR0...
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
If you want to hear more about the musou genre (including Eric’s in-depth thoughts), last week’s episode of All Things Nintendo is for you! open.spotify.com/show/7AnXlR0...
Play this game.
Gigasword is good.
Gigasword is good.
It's no shovel, but it'll do the trick. Strike the Earth!
November 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Play this game.
Gigasword is good.
Gigasword is good.
I've never played Undertale but every song I hear is an absolute banger.
open.spotify.com/track/0SZIm0...
open.spotify.com/track/0SZIm0...
It's a Beautiful Day Outside (Megalovania) [Live]
open.spotify.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I've never played Undertale but every song I hear is an absolute banger.
open.spotify.com/track/0SZIm0...
open.spotify.com/track/0SZIm0...
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Does this mean Obsidian will have released 3 games in 2025?
I submit the answer as yes.
I submit the answer as yes.
Here's a special message from Game Director Josh Sawyer, reflecting on what Turn-Based Mode means for Pillars of Eternity—and how community feedback helped shape it. youtu.be/_Mj6HObhD_8
November 4, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Does this mean Obsidian will have released 3 games in 2025?
I submit the answer as yes.
I submit the answer as yes.
Smooth McGroove to start the day.
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Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow - Rival Appears! Acapella
YouTube video by Smooth McGroove
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November 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Smooth McGroove to start the day.
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Let's absolutely go! 👏 👏 🗡 🛡
Dark Deity 2 will be releasing on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S very soon on November 7th!
This is a first for the series, so I can't wait for tons of new players to experience Strategy RPG goodness!
Xbox: www.xbox.com/en-us/games/...
PS: store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
This is a first for the series, so I can't wait for tons of new players to experience Strategy RPG goodness!
Xbox: www.xbox.com/en-us/games/...
PS: store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
October 30, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Let's absolutely go! 👏 👏 🗡 🛡
Absolutely wonderful news.
But the biggest takeaway should be that bulk crafting will be a thing!
Nintendo just casually glossed over that fact.
Crafting multiple items is such a game changer for Animal Crossing.
But the biggest takeaway should be that bulk crafting will be a thing!
Nintendo just casually glossed over that fact.
Crafting multiple items is such a game changer for Animal Crossing.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting an improved Switch 2 edition and a huge free content update in January. gameinformer.com/2025/10/30/a...
October 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Absolutely wonderful news.
But the biggest takeaway should be that bulk crafting will be a thing!
Nintendo just casually glossed over that fact.
Crafting multiple items is such a game changer for Animal Crossing.
But the biggest takeaway should be that bulk crafting will be a thing!
Nintendo just casually glossed over that fact.
Crafting multiple items is such a game changer for Animal Crossing.
This is relevant to me as we just beat Luigi's Mansion 3 last night.
October 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
This is relevant to me as we just beat Luigi's Mansion 3 last night.
Video games are great.
October 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Video games are great.
So many hours poured into Halo: Combat Evolved when it released.
This announcement ignited something in my again. That feeling of games are absolutely fantastic.
This announcement ignited something in my again. That feeling of games are absolutely fantastic.
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a full remake of Halo: Combat Evolved's story with new missions, content, and features. It will also be the first Halo game to come to PlayStation in addition to Xbox and PC. Read our hands-on impressions here: gameinformer.com/2025/10/24/h...
October 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
So many hours poured into Halo: Combat Evolved when it released.
This announcement ignited something in my again. That feeling of games are absolutely fantastic.
This announcement ignited something in my again. That feeling of games are absolutely fantastic.
Slots and Daggers looks like good fun. A blend of Balatro and D&D.
Slots & Daggers is OUT NOW!!
I've poured so much love into this game and had so much fun making it. From the music to the animations to all the silly little mechanics, really hope you can feel it 🖤
Give it a retweet if you wanna support me, link to the game below! Cheers 🥂
I've poured so much love into this game and had so much fun making it. From the music to the animations to all the silly little mechanics, really hope you can feel it 🖤
Give it a retweet if you wanna support me, link to the game below! Cheers 🥂
October 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Slots and Daggers looks like good fun. A blend of Balatro and D&D.
The first game I am hyped for in 2026.
Stay in the light, adventurer☀️
Ready to explore the untamed lands of Neokos early 2026? ⚔️
youtu.be/ecp8AtdDdSg
Ready to explore the untamed lands of Neokos early 2026? ⚔️
youtu.be/ecp8AtdDdSg
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October 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The first game I am hyped for in 2026.
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SCOOP: For the last two years, Microsoft has pushed Xbox to hit profit margins of 30%, an ambitious target that's far higher than the industry average.
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Microsoft Pushes Xbox Division to Hit Higher Profit Margins
Management’s goal of 30% profit margins for gaming has led to job losses, canceled projects
www.bloomberg.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
SCOOP: For the last two years, Microsoft has pushed Xbox to hit profit margins of 30%, an ambitious target that's far higher than the industry average.
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...