Edmond Tran
@edmondtran.bsky.social
// Managing Editor, @ThisWeekInVideogames.com
// Managing Editor, GamesHub (2021-2023)
// Senior Editor and Video Producer, GameSpot (2008-2020)
// Multi-Award-Winning, Token Asian
// Contact: DM's open, edmond@thisweekinvideogames.com
// Managing Editor, GamesHub (2021-2023)
// Senior Editor and Video Producer, GameSpot (2008-2020)
// Multi-Award-Winning, Token Asian
// Contact: DM's open, edmond@thisweekinvideogames.com
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Edmond Tran
@edmondtran.bsky.social
· Nov 12
👋🏽 Hello to all my new BlueSky followers, figured I might as well introduce myself again.
My name is Edmond Tran and I created the videogame “Super Mario Bros.”
My name is Edmond Tran and I created the videogame “Super Mario Bros.”
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Sony CFO Lin Tao has addressed questions regarding Bungie's delayed shooter Marathon. "We are still working on it,” she said. "as needed, we will make corrections.”
“We are fully dedicated to launching the title to schedule... we will assume that we will launch this within this (financial) year."
“We are fully dedicated to launching the title to schedule... we will assume that we will launch this within this (financial) year."
Sony CFO on Bungie's Marathon: "As Needed, We Will Make Corrections"
Lin Tao addressed questions regarding the development and release of Marathon, saying that the company assumes it will launch within the financial year.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Sony CFO Lin Tao has addressed questions regarding Bungie's delayed shooter Marathon. "We are still working on it,” she said. "as needed, we will make corrections.”
“We are fully dedicated to launching the title to schedule... we will assume that we will launch this within this (financial) year."
“We are fully dedicated to launching the title to schedule... we will assume that we will launch this within this (financial) year."
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Sony CFO Lin Tao has elaborated on the company's decision to take an "impairment loss" against Bungie and Destiny 2.
"...due to the changes in the competitive environment, the level of sales and user engagement have not reached the expectations we had at the time of the acquisition of Bungie."
"...due to the changes in the competitive environment, the level of sales and user engagement have not reached the expectations we had at the time of the acquisition of Bungie."
Destiny 2 Hasn't Reached Sony's Expectations For Bungie Acquisition, Says CFO
CFO Lin Tao said that Destiny 2 had "not reached the expectations we had at the time of the acquisition of Bungie."
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November 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Sony CFO Lin Tao has elaborated on the company's decision to take an "impairment loss" against Bungie and Destiny 2.
"...due to the changes in the competitive environment, the level of sales and user engagement have not reached the expectations we had at the time of the acquisition of Bungie."
"...due to the changes in the competitive environment, the level of sales and user engagement have not reached the expectations we had at the time of the acquisition of Bungie."
I regret to inform you that once again, I was forced to look at tiny speadsheets and do maths to prove to myself that I wasn't going absolutely insane (I love you Gematsu)
November 11, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I regret to inform you that once again, I was forced to look at tiny speadsheets and do maths to prove to myself that I wasn't going absolutely insane (I love you Gematsu)
This seems like a spicy meatball.
Sony has reported that its Q2 FY2025 profits were affected by "impairment losses" against "intangible and other assets" related to Bungie and Destiny 2, worth approximately US $204 million.
Sony says the PlayStation segment would have otherwise seen quarterly profit growth of 23%.
Sony says the PlayStation segment would have otherwise seen quarterly profit growth of 23%.
Sony Reports Profit Hit Worth US $204 Million Due To Bungie "Impairment Loss"
Sony's PlayStation segment would have seen profit growth of 23% were it not for losses against "intangible and other assets" related to Destiny 2.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
This seems like a spicy meatball.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
🙆Curated for gamers in Japan and Asia.
🙅Broadcast scheduled for an ungodly hour of the morning for Japan and Asia.
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you have to hand it to him
November 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
you have to hand it to him
Me logging on every day
November 8, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Me logging on every day
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Cursed to have a "good thought" fiancé who won't join bsky:
"Y'know I've been thinking.. and I'm sick of it. You're playing Mario Kart and some guy picks Waluigi? He wants a reaction. 'Whoa I'm so funny! I'm so quirky!!' Done with these 'comedians'. Good job bud, you picked the weird guy. Grow up."
"Y'know I've been thinking.. and I'm sick of it. You're playing Mario Kart and some guy picks Waluigi? He wants a reaction. 'Whoa I'm so funny! I'm so quirky!!' Done with these 'comedians'. Good job bud, you picked the weird guy. Grow up."
November 8, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Cursed to have a "good thought" fiancé who won't join bsky:
"Y'know I've been thinking.. and I'm sick of it. You're playing Mario Kart and some guy picks Waluigi? He wants a reaction. 'Whoa I'm so funny! I'm so quirky!!' Done with these 'comedians'. Good job bud, you picked the weird guy. Grow up."
"Y'know I've been thinking.. and I'm sick of it. You're playing Mario Kart and some guy picks Waluigi? He wants a reaction. 'Whoa I'm so funny! I'm so quirky!!' Done with these 'comedians'. Good job bud, you picked the weird guy. Grow up."
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What a game. Deserves every award it gets
One thing we hear consistently about despelote is how much its writing resonates with people around the world—it's a personal story, in the best way.
See for yourself: ⚽️ despelote.game
See for yourself: ⚽️ despelote.game
November 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
What a game. Deserves every award it gets
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty have been in the media recently, saying that the biggest competition for Xbox is TikTok.
Nathan Brown of @hitpoints.bsky.social isn't quite sure they know what that means...
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/bonu... [PAYWALLED]
Nathan Brown of @hitpoints.bsky.social isn't quite sure they know what that means...
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/bonu... [PAYWALLED]
Hey Microsoft, TikTok Is Not an Xbox - Bonus Hit Points
Microsoft has been saying the biggest competition for its Xbox gaming business is TikTok. Nathan Brown isn't sure they know what that means.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty have been in the media recently, saying that the biggest competition for Xbox is TikTok.
Nathan Brown of @hitpoints.bsky.social isn't quite sure they know what that means...
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/bonu... [PAYWALLED]
Nathan Brown of @hitpoints.bsky.social isn't quite sure they know what that means...
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/bonu... [PAYWALLED]
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perhaps the most egregious thing that happened with the Future Class was when The Game Awards took money from Old Spice in the name of the FC & simply... pocketed it
it wasn't used to fund Future Class initiatives, it wasn't used to help lift marginalised developers
they just profited from us
it wasn't used to fund Future Class initiatives, it wasn't used to help lift marginalised developers
they just profited from us
November 7, 2025 at 5:59 AM
perhaps the most egregious thing that happened with the Future Class was when The Game Awards took money from Old Spice in the name of the FC & simply... pocketed it
it wasn't used to fund Future Class initiatives, it wasn't used to help lift marginalised developers
they just profited from us
it wasn't used to fund Future Class initiatives, it wasn't used to help lift marginalised developers
they just profited from us
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Absolutely wild that this article is how we found out about this and not via official sources or on the Discord for FC members
EXCLUSIVE on @gamedeveloper.bsky.social: not only has The Game Awards not nominated a Future Class for 2025, it's told alumni it "does not have any active programming plans" for the award.
The Future Class page was taken down sometime this year—eliminating a definitive archive of honorees.
The Future Class page was taken down sometime this year—eliminating a definitive archive of honorees.
The Game Awards' Future Class program remains on ice
Future Class organizer Emily Weir has informed past honorees that The Game Awards has no active plans for the program.
www.gamedeveloper.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Absolutely wild that this article is how we found out about this and not via official sources or on the Discord for FC members
On the Take-Two earnings call this morning, an investor asked Strauss about using AI for "non-creative” parts of videogame development such as “quality control" and "artwork" or "whatever"
Take-Two's CEO has addressed investor queries regarding successes in using AI for “non-creative” parts of game development such as “quality control and artwork.”
He noted efficiencies, but said: “We are not either using this as an excuse to, or frankly seeing the opportunity to, reduce headcount."
He noted efficiencies, but said: “We are not either using this as an excuse to, or frankly seeing the opportunity to, reduce headcount."
Take-Two CEO Rejects Using AI As "Excuse" To Reduce Headcount
Strauss Zelnick told Take-Two investors that the company is not using AI "as an excuse" or "opportunity to reduce headcount."
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
On the Take-Two earnings call this morning, an investor asked Strauss about using AI for "non-creative” parts of videogame development such as “quality control" and "artwork" or "whatever"
Got a marketing email from Nintendo about a Kirby Air Riders Direct and just about had a heart attack thinking there was a third one
November 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Got a marketing email from Nintendo about a Kirby Air Riders Direct and just about had a heart attack thinking there was a third one
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Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick:
"It's always painful when we move a date. We have done so occasionally in the past, and we've never regretted it."
"...we have certain competitors that in the event where more polish was required... they chose not to slip the date, and they did so at their peril."
"It's always painful when we move a date. We have done so occasionally in the past, and we've never regretted it."
"...we have certain competitors that in the event where more polish was required... they chose not to slip the date, and they did so at their peril."
Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed, for the second time, to 19 November 2026.
Take Two's CEO remarked that the delay would help provide time for "a "high level of polish," and "we feel quite good about this date.”
The delay comes amid the contentious firing of dozens of workers at Rockstar Games.
Take Two's CEO remarked that the delay would help provide time for "a "high level of polish," and "we feel quite good about this date.”
The delay comes amid the contentious firing of dozens of workers at Rockstar Games.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Delayed For Second Time To November 2026
GTA6 has been pushed once more to 19 November 2026, in order to allow "additional time to finish the game" with a "high level of polish."
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick:
"It's always painful when we move a date. We have done so occasionally in the past, and we've never regretted it."
"...we have certain competitors that in the event where more polish was required... they chose not to slip the date, and they did so at their peril."
"It's always painful when we move a date. We have done so occasionally in the past, and we've never regretted it."
"...we have certain competitors that in the event where more polish was required... they chose not to slip the date, and they did so at their peril."
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So. To recap. Discord, a company NOT included in Australia's social media age restriction law, had its age verification partner breached and leaked around 68,000 Australian PII details. Even though it isn't included in the ban. Which hasn't started yet. Such a great start before we've even started.
November 6, 2025 at 6:40 AM
So. To recap. Discord, a company NOT included in Australia's social media age restriction law, had its age verification partner breached and leaked around 68,000 Australian PII details. Even though it isn't included in the ban. Which hasn't started yet. Such a great start before we've even started.
This is a JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure villain
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
This is a JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure villain
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I’m bad at self promoting but if you’re reading this, it’s the last chance you have to support our 3-month-old, non-corporate, reader-funded videogame website as a “Founder” and lock in the baseline subscription price indefinitely.
If you’ve been on the fence and have the means, it’s a good time! 🙏🏽
If you’ve been on the fence and have the means, it’s a good time! 🙏🏽
Hello. About a year and a half ago, some guy called Ralph asked me if I wanted to make a new videogame website.
We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.
We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.
This Week in Videogames - TWIV
Covering the important things happening in the world of videogames. News, reviews, and insights without ads or filler content.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I’m bad at self promoting but if you’re reading this, it’s the last chance you have to support our 3-month-old, non-corporate, reader-funded videogame website as a “Founder” and lock in the baseline subscription price indefinitely.
If you’ve been on the fence and have the means, it’s a good time! 🙏🏽
If you’ve been on the fence and have the means, it’s a good time! 🙏🏽
If I was in charge of this thing I would simply make Physical 100 and Culinary Class Wars the same show
‘Overcooked’ Reality Competition Series Based On Video Game In Works At Netflix From A24 deadline.com/2025/11/over...
November 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
If I was in charge of this thing I would simply make Physical 100 and Culinary Class Wars the same show
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One of the more challenging parts of your kid growing up is having to help them understand math. The reason this is hard is because I don’t understand math
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
One of the more challenging parts of your kid growing up is having to help them understand math. The reason this is hard is because I don’t understand math
I’m bad at self promoting but if you’re reading this, it’s the last chance you have to support our 3-month-old, non-corporate, reader-funded videogame website as a “Founder” and lock in the baseline subscription price indefinitely.
If you’ve been on the fence and have the means, it’s a good time! 🙏🏽
If you’ve been on the fence and have the means, it’s a good time! 🙏🏽
Hello. About a year and a half ago, some guy called Ralph asked me if I wanted to make a new videogame website.
We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.
We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.
This Week in Videogames - TWIV
Covering the important things happening in the world of videogames. News, reviews, and insights without ads or filler content.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I’m bad at self promoting but if you’re reading this, it’s the last chance you have to support our 3-month-old, non-corporate, reader-funded videogame website as a “Founder” and lock in the baseline subscription price indefinitely.
If you’ve been on the fence and have the means, it’s a good time! 🙏🏽
If you’ve been on the fence and have the means, it’s a good time! 🙏🏽
Reposted by Edmond Tran
Nintendo says 84% of the 10.36 million Switch 2 owners out there transitioned from Switch 1.
November 5, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Nintendo says 84% of the 10.36 million Switch 2 owners out there transitioned from Switch 1.