Echo Apsey
@echoapsey.bsky.social
Freelance games journalist, writer, editor. Words at IGN, NME, Rolling Stone, PC Gamer, Polygon, PCGamesN, Push Square, Pure Xbox, Nintendo Life, Gamer Guides, and more. Previously Guides Editor @TheLoadout.
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Echo Apsey
@echoapsey.bsky.social
· Feb 6
Editors, I'm heading to Gamescom this year for the first time since 2022, and I'd love to interview devs and preview games for you! Email is in bio and DMs are open. If any writers want to meet up too shoot me a DM!
And with that, Starmer's time as Labour lead has begun to end. Only a matter of time now, just well frustrated Streeting is the prick who will probably take over.
Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committee
Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committee
Decision likely to set off ferocious row between Keir Starmer loyalists and allies of Greater Manchester mayor
Labour’s national executive committee has blocked Andy Burnham’s request to seek selection for the Gorton and Denton byelection, according to Labour sources.
The decision is likely to set off a ferocious row with allies of the Greater Manchester mayor. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:05 PM
And with that, Starmer's time as Labour lead has begun to end. Only a matter of time now, just well frustrated Streeting is the prick who will probably take over.
Saw that clip of the guy getting shot in the US by ICE and every new thing from over there just sends me down a spiral of thinking everything is just going to unravel over the next 12 months.
January 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Saw that clip of the guy getting shot in the US by ICE and every new thing from over there just sends me down a spiral of thinking everything is just going to unravel over the next 12 months.
Undoubtedly the best season of The Traitors so far. Incredible TV, saw gameplans we have never seen before and an incredible ending.
January 23, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Undoubtedly the best season of The Traitors so far. Incredible TV, saw gameplans we have never seen before and an incredible ending.
That new Harry Styles song is a grower. Rather groovy once you have spent some time with it. Everyone's descriptions of it though we're very wrong lmao.
January 23, 2026 at 7:46 PM
That new Harry Styles song is a grower. Rather groovy once you have spent some time with it. Everyone's descriptions of it though we're very wrong lmao.
Caught up with the Xbox Developer Direct and lordy if Fable manages to live up to what they showed off here, it could easily be the game of the year (minus GTA6). Forza Horizon 6 also looks incredible, as someone who spent hundreds of hours in 5.
January 23, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Caught up with the Xbox Developer Direct and lordy if Fable manages to live up to what they showed off here, it could easily be the game of the year (minus GTA6). Forza Horizon 6 also looks incredible, as someone who spent hundreds of hours in 5.
Real sad No Other Choice got completely overlooked at the Oscars, but overall a good nomination list. Some big surprises in there and what feels like a very young set of nominees.
January 22, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Real sad No Other Choice got completely overlooked at the Oscars, but overall a good nomination list. Some big surprises in there and what feels like a very young set of nominees.
Reading this and quickly realising its a MOBA.
The PS5 trophy list for Highguard is out: www.exophase.com/game/highgua...
The game is out on January 26.
The game is out on January 26.
January 22, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Reading this and quickly realising its a MOBA.
With this being cancelled it sure destroys the credibility of a lot of people who have been making stuff up for years or just breaking ethics, ndas, and embargos.
BREAKING: Ubisoft is canceling the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake and 5 other games (4 unannounced, 1 mobile). The company says it is also delaying 7 games (including an unannounced project believed to be a Black Flag remake) as part of a larger restructuring.
January 21, 2026 at 4:51 PM
With this being cancelled it sure destroys the credibility of a lot of people who have been making stuff up for years or just breaking ethics, ndas, and embargos.
Everyone be like "where is Highguard?", when the internet has been shitting on it for 5 weeks straight. If I spent years developing or making something and everyone reacted the way they have for this game without experiencing it for themselves, I too would not be talking about it
January 19, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Everyone be like "where is Highguard?", when the internet has been shitting on it for 5 weeks straight. If I spent years developing or making something and everyone reacted the way they have for this game without experiencing it for themselves, I too would not be talking about it
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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 19, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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
One unintended effect of taking hrt for coming up on three years, is I now look more feminine than masculine and men will just push in front of me in a queue without thinking twice
January 19, 2026 at 4:23 PM
One unintended effect of taking hrt for coming up on three years, is I now look more feminine than masculine and men will just push in front of me in a queue without thinking twice
Give me a new NieR. Feels like it is time.
There’s a video game announcement coming some time this year that I have not seen anyone even remotely touch on/guess/theorize about, and I think people are going to absolutely lose their minds. I have nothing to do with it, but am genuinely excited for it to be announced just to see the reactions.
January 19, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Give me a new NieR. Feels like it is time.
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Breaks my heart to share this, but today is my last day at The Verge and I am looking for work! I'd really like to stay in video games, preferably in some kind of journalistic capacity but I can do PR/Marketing and maybe even a lil Narrative Design. Please get in touch!
www.ashparrish.com
www.ashparrish.com
Ash Parrish
www.ashparrish.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Breaks my heart to share this, but today is my last day at The Verge and I am looking for work! I'd really like to stay in video games, preferably in some kind of journalistic capacity but I can do PR/Marketing and maybe even a lil Narrative Design. Please get in touch!
www.ashparrish.com
www.ashparrish.com
Another outlet gone and less freelance budget than ever at the places still left for those newly laid off writers. Sure feels like you are slowly watching the tide come in and swallow up everything.
January 16, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Another outlet gone and less freelance budget than ever at the places still left for those newly laid off writers. Sure feels like you are slowly watching the tide come in and swallow up everything.
Shannon is one of the nicest and most helpful editors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Definitely snap her up while you can.
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 4:24 PM
Shannon is one of the nicest and most helpful editors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Definitely snap her up while you can.
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Inverse has decided to "divest from gaming content" so I'm out of a job again!
This is almost certainly the end of my career in games media, and probably the end of my writing career. I'd love for that not to be the case, so I'd appreciate any leads but I'm honestly not hopeful for obvious reasons♥️
This is almost certainly the end of my career in games media, and probably the end of my writing career. I'd love for that not to be the case, so I'd appreciate any leads but I'm honestly not hopeful for obvious reasons♥️
January 16, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Inverse has decided to "divest from gaming content" so I'm out of a job again!
This is almost certainly the end of my career in games media, and probably the end of my writing career. I'd love for that not to be the case, so I'd appreciate any leads but I'm honestly not hopeful for obvious reasons♥️
This is almost certainly the end of my career in games media, and probably the end of my writing career. I'd love for that not to be the case, so I'd appreciate any leads but I'm honestly not hopeful for obvious reasons♥️
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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 4:03 PM
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.
Paid my tax bill, so excuse me while I go cry into my wallet.
January 16, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Paid my tax bill, so excuse me while I go cry into my wallet.
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Went to London to play Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.
Playing the game feels like watching a monkey's paw curl right in front of you: it massively improves almost every problem with the original, but the recasting introduces some extremely frustrating new ones.
www.gamerguides.com/yakuza-kiwam...
Playing the game feels like watching a monkey's paw curl right in front of you: it massively improves almost every problem with the original, but the recasting introduces some extremely frustrating new ones.
www.gamerguides.com/yakuza-kiwam...
January 16, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Went to London to play Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.
Playing the game feels like watching a monkey's paw curl right in front of you: it massively improves almost every problem with the original, but the recasting introduces some extremely frustrating new ones.
www.gamerguides.com/yakuza-kiwam...
Playing the game feels like watching a monkey's paw curl right in front of you: it massively improves almost every problem with the original, but the recasting introduces some extremely frustrating new ones.
www.gamerguides.com/yakuza-kiwam...
This is CRAZY, honestly. Carried Massive through the last 10 years and leaving at this stage of The Division 3 makes me wonder how that development is going. Also, makes you think EA are keen to make a Battlefield looter shooter/RPG.
January 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
This is CRAZY, honestly. Carried Massive through the last 10 years and leaving at this stage of The Division 3 makes me wonder how that development is going. Also, makes you think EA are keen to make a Battlefield looter shooter/RPG.
Gonna be the first to say this is quite literally a fascist speech. Listened to the whole thing and its hauntingly similar to some of Trump's early speeches at times. Meanwhile Labour are sat on their asses, twiddling their thumbs, waiting for them to take over.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
Robert Jenrick joins Reform UK after being sacked by Conservatives - live updates
Nigel Farage introduces Jenrick at a news conference in London, hours after he was sacked as shadow justice secretary by Kemi Badenoch for
www.bbc.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Gonna be the first to say this is quite literally a fascist speech. Listened to the whole thing and its hauntingly similar to some of Trump's early speeches at times. Meanwhile Labour are sat on their asses, twiddling their thumbs, waiting for them to take over.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
Booked a doctor's appointment for the first time in like 7 years, and why is it like having to complete a citizenship form that is filled with 25 sections of checkboxes. I remember when you could ring up, tell them the basic problem, and get an appointment on the same day.
January 15, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Booked a doctor's appointment for the first time in like 7 years, and why is it like having to complete a citizenship form that is filled with 25 sections of checkboxes. I remember when you could ring up, tell them the basic problem, and get an appointment on the same day.
Pretty surprised to see people shocked that the colour palette, vibe, and look of the show when they are adults is not like the hormone-fuelled kaleidoscopes of parties and drugs. It has been too long for Season 3, but I trust the majority of these actors came back for a reason.
The trailer for the long-awaited season 3 of "Euphoria" is out:
January 14, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Pretty surprised to see people shocked that the colour palette, vibe, and look of the show when they are adults is not like the hormone-fuelled kaleidoscopes of parties and drugs. It has been too long for Season 3, but I trust the majority of these actors came back for a reason.
On a train to London for work. Crazy this will probably be one of the final times I make this trip.
January 14, 2026 at 8:09 AM
On a train to London for work. Crazy this will probably be one of the final times I make this trip.
Do you ever just look at everything going on. Realise our brains weren't meant to see all this horrible shit and want to run away into the woods
a picture of a dog and the words dissociation intensifies
ALT: a picture of a dog and the words dissociation intensifies
media.tenor.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Do you ever just look at everything going on. Realise our brains weren't meant to see all this horrible shit and want to run away into the woods