Sam Hallahan
@hallafyre.bsky.social
27 • He/Him
Video Producer, Editor, Writer
https://youtube.com/@hallafyre
Previously @thegamerweb
Don't know what I'm doing but I'm doing it.
I have a dog. He's pretty cool.
Video Producer, Editor, Writer
https://youtube.com/@hallafyre
Previously @thegamerweb
Don't know what I'm doing but I'm doing it.
I have a dog. He's pretty cool.
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Sam Hallahan
@hallafyre.bsky.social
· Oct 22
hallafyre.
I like making videos, most of the time
www.youtube.com
I'll be updating my portfolio as I go, as well as creating more videos on YouTube and social media. Even if you just want to see a guy spout nonsense about games, come say hello.
www.youtube.com/@hallafyre/v...
www.youtube.com/@hallafyre/v...
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I had the chance to sit down with Blizzard’s Hearthstone team to see how they reimagined Warcraft’s end-of-the-world storyline for the card game. The devs apparently love making us feel the end of the world.
My interview ✧˚ · .
www.thegamer.com/hearthstone-...
My interview ✧˚ · .
www.thegamer.com/hearthstone-...
"We Wanted To Go Big": The Hearthstone Team On How Cataclysm Reimagines Warcraft Lore In A Dark New Timeline
I sat down with Blizzard’s Hearthstone team to explore Cataclysm, from art and mechanics to reimagining Warcraft’s most consequential moment.
www.thegamer.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:16 PM
I had the chance to sit down with Blizzard’s Hearthstone team to see how they reimagined Warcraft’s end-of-the-world storyline for the card game. The devs apparently love making us feel the end of the world.
My interview ✧˚ · .
www.thegamer.com/hearthstone-...
My interview ✧˚ · .
www.thegamer.com/hearthstone-...
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I went hands-on with Overwatch Season One at Blizzard HQ and played all five new heroes. Yes, Jetpack Cat is real. Yes, she rules.
Here are my thoughts! ˚⟡˖ ࣪
www.thegamer.com/overwatch-se...
Here are my thoughts! ˚⟡˖ ࣪
www.thegamer.com/overwatch-se...
I've Played Overwatch's Five New Heroes, And They're A Bold Leap Forward For The Hero Shooter
I went hands-on with Overwatch’s new heroes, and here’s why Season One might be the game’s boldest update yet.
www.thegamer.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:06 PM
I went hands-on with Overwatch Season One at Blizzard HQ and played all five new heroes. Yes, Jetpack Cat is real. Yes, she rules.
Here are my thoughts! ˚⟡˖ ࣪
www.thegamer.com/overwatch-se...
Here are my thoughts! ˚⟡˖ ࣪
www.thegamer.com/overwatch-se...
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I traveled to LA last week for a hands-on preview of Highguard.
What I expected: another free-to-play shooter in a crowded genre.
What I played: a uniquely fun PvP raid shooter, and one I couldn’t stop thinking about after.
My full impressions ↓ ⋆·˚ ༘ *
www.thegamer.com/highguard-sh...
What I expected: another free-to-play shooter in a crowded genre.
What I played: a uniquely fun PvP raid shooter, and one I couldn’t stop thinking about after.
My full impressions ↓ ⋆·˚ ༘ *
www.thegamer.com/highguard-sh...
Remember Highguard, That New Shooter Announced At The Game Awards? It Actually Rules
Highguard might’ve drawn backlash at The Game Awards, but my hands-on preview shows it’s a unique, fun PvP Raid Shooter you won’t want to miss.
www.thegamer.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:10 PM
I traveled to LA last week for a hands-on preview of Highguard.
What I expected: another free-to-play shooter in a crowded genre.
What I played: a uniquely fun PvP raid shooter, and one I couldn’t stop thinking about after.
My full impressions ↓ ⋆·˚ ༘ *
www.thegamer.com/highguard-sh...
What I expected: another free-to-play shooter in a crowded genre.
What I played: a uniquely fun PvP raid shooter, and one I couldn’t stop thinking about after.
My full impressions ↓ ⋆·˚ ༘ *
www.thegamer.com/highguard-sh...
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Under all the mechanical violence, MIO: Memories In Orbit is a gentle game about caring for a broken world. It just makes you earn every feeling.
My full review! ↓ ⋆｡°✩
www.thegamer.com/mio-memories...
My full review! ↓ ⋆｡°✩
www.thegamer.com/mio-memories...
MIO: Memories In Orbit Review - Brutal In Beautiful Watercolor
MIO: Memories in Orbit will punish every mistake, then reward you with some of the prettiest Metroidvania gameplay in years.
www.thegamer.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Under all the mechanical violence, MIO: Memories In Orbit is a gentle game about caring for a broken world. It just makes you earn every feeling.
My full review! ↓ ⋆｡°✩
www.thegamer.com/mio-memories...
My full review! ↓ ⋆｡°✩
www.thegamer.com/mio-memories...
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I'm starting the year with a new byline, and of course, a Warframe article, because I know my shit! For @escapistmag.bsky.social, I wrote a guide about how to get and best build Uriel, the latest Warframe added in The Old Peace update. Give it a read! www.escapistmagazine.com/warframe-uri...
Best Warframe Uriel build: How to get The Old Peace Frame and best ways to use it
Warframe’s latest addition, Uriel, is a powerful new tool. Here’s the best Uriel build to make the most out of him.
www.escapistmagazine.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:19 PM
I'm starting the year with a new byline, and of course, a Warframe article, because I know my shit! For @escapistmag.bsky.social, I wrote a guide about how to get and best build Uriel, the latest Warframe added in The Old Peace update. Give it a read! www.escapistmagazine.com/warframe-uri...
Needless to say, like many amazing others, I'll be available for work. If you need anyone with experience in:
- Video Production
- Video Editing
- Editorial Work
- Writing
- Graphics
- Management
Or just about anything else, because I've learnt so much already, so why not more?
See you around.
- Video Production
- Video Editing
- Editorial Work
- Writing
- Graphics
- Management
Or just about anything else, because I've learnt so much already, so why not more?
See you around.
October 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Needless to say, like many amazing others, I'll be available for work. If you need anyone with experience in:
- Video Production
- Video Editing
- Editorial Work
- Writing
- Graphics
- Management
Or just about anything else, because I've learnt so much already, so why not more?
See you around.
- Video Production
- Video Editing
- Editorial Work
- Writing
- Graphics
- Management
Or just about anything else, because I've learnt so much already, so why not more?
See you around.
Too many other have been let go today as well, alongside many others throughout this year. It's disheartening to see a job I was held so dearly to become so saddening, slowly but all too quickly.
October 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Too many other have been let go today as well, alongside many others throughout this year. It's disheartening to see a job I was held so dearly to become so saddening, slowly but all too quickly.
I'll be updating my portfolio as I go, as well as creating more videos on YouTube and social media. Even if you just want to see a guy spout nonsense about games, come say hello.
www.youtube.com/@hallafyre/v...
www.youtube.com/@hallafyre/v...
hallafyre.
I like making videos, most of the time
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I'll be updating my portfolio as I go, as well as creating more videos on YouTube and social media. Even if you just want to see a guy spout nonsense about games, come say hello.
www.youtube.com/@hallafyre/v...
www.youtube.com/@hallafyre/v...
In light of being laid off from TheGamer today, I don't intend to let my passions die out. I'll continue to create work independently, and keep that excitement for whatever opportunities come my way in the future.
This was a dream career, and I'm not done with it yet.
This was a dream career, and I'm not done with it yet.
October 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
In light of being laid off from TheGamer today, I don't intend to let my passions die out. I'll continue to create work independently, and keep that excitement for whatever opportunities come my way in the future.
This was a dream career, and I'm not done with it yet.
This was a dream career, and I'm not done with it yet.
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Turns out I’m great at managing dinosaurs and terrible at keeping fences intact. My Jurassic World Evolution 3 review is up: www.thegamer.com/jurassic-wor...
Jurassic World Evolution 3 Review - A Stunning Sequel For Dinosaur Park Fans
God, I love dinosaurs.
www.thegamer.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Turns out I’m great at managing dinosaurs and terrible at keeping fences intact. My Jurassic World Evolution 3 review is up: www.thegamer.com/jurassic-wor...
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Had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Aaron Keller and Alec Dawson about Season 18 - new Stadium heroes, 60 Perks, and Wuyang. 🧡 Overwatch 2 keeps inventing, and I’m here for it. My interview:
www.thegamer.com/overwatch-2-...
www.thegamer.com/overwatch-2-...
Why Overwatch 2 Season 18 Is Bringing Massive Changes, According To Its Directors
Overwatch 2 Season 18 adds new heroes, Stadium updates, and 60+ Perks. Directors Keller and Dawson reveal how these changes reshape the game.
www.thegamer.com
August 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Aaron Keller and Alec Dawson about Season 18 - new Stadium heroes, 60 Perks, and Wuyang. 🧡 Overwatch 2 keeps inventing, and I’m here for it. My interview:
www.thegamer.com/overwatch-2-...
www.thegamer.com/overwatch-2-...
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Ok, so. I've been let go of my job at TheGamer. If you're looking for a gaming journalist with 7+ years of experience in the field and 3 years of experience as an editor, just hit me up at synchrocolt@gmail.com, or check santileguiza.com to read my work!
August 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Ok, so. I've been let go of my job at TheGamer. If you're looking for a gaming journalist with 7+ years of experience in the field and 3 years of experience as an editor, just hit me up at synchrocolt@gmail.com, or check santileguiza.com to read my work!
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SIKE! This is my final Tennocon piece. It's a love letter to the event and the @warframe.com community, and I also included some little tidbits I got from the lovely folks working in the game as I was interviewing them during the trip. Hope you enjoy it!
www.thegamer.com/tennocon-202...
www.thegamer.com/tennocon-202...
Tennocon 2025: Love, Passion, Community, And Space Ninjas
Here's a love letter to Tennocon and the Warframe community.
www.thegamer.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
SIKE! This is my final Tennocon piece. It's a love letter to the event and the @warframe.com community, and I also included some little tidbits I got from the lovely folks working in the game as I was interviewing them during the trip. Hope you enjoy it!
www.thegamer.com/tennocon-202...
www.thegamer.com/tennocon-202...
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My last Tennocon 2025 interview! I had the pleasure of talking with @kathrynkingsley.bsky.social and @cavalorn.bsky.social about all things Warframe and the journey of the Drifter and the Operator. Check it out! www.thegamer.com/two-journeys...
Two Journeys And An Ever-Growing Warframe Story - Kathryn Ann Kingsley And Adrian Bott Tennocon 2025 Interview
We sat down with Kat Kingsley and Adrian Bott to talk about Warframe's upcoming content.
www.thegamer.com
July 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
My last Tennocon 2025 interview! I had the pleasure of talking with @kathrynkingsley.bsky.social and @cavalorn.bsky.social about all things Warframe and the journey of the Drifter and the Operator. Check it out! www.thegamer.com/two-journeys...
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More Tennocon interviews! This time I got the pleasure to talk about Soulframe with @georgespanos.bsky.social @spaceysarah.bsky.social @de-scott.bsky.social and Geoff Crookes. Give it a look! www.thegamer.com/finding-the-...
Finding The Soul In Soulframe - Intwerview With Geoff Crookes, Sarah Asselin, George Spanos, And Scott McGregor
We talked with the people behind Soulframe about the upcoming content for the game.
www.thegamer.com
July 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
More Tennocon interviews! This time I got the pleasure to talk about Soulframe with @georgespanos.bsky.social @spaceysarah.bsky.social @de-scott.bsky.social and Geoff Crookes. Give it a look! www.thegamer.com/finding-the-...
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My third Tennocon piece is an interview with the amazingly talented cast of Warframe VAs @ameliatyler.bsky.social @alphatakahashi.bsky.social @elsielovelock.bsky.social, Kevin Afghani, and Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge! I had a lot of fun in this one, take a look!
www.thegamer.com/behind-the-h...
www.thegamer.com/behind-the-h...
Behind The Hex - Tennocon 2025 Interview With The Warframe:1999 Voice Actors
We sat down to have a chat with the Warframe:1999 voice actors.
www.thegamer.com
July 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
My third Tennocon piece is an interview with the amazingly talented cast of Warframe VAs @ameliatyler.bsky.social @alphatakahashi.bsky.social @elsielovelock.bsky.social, Kevin Afghani, and Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge! I had a lot of fun in this one, take a look!
www.thegamer.com/behind-the-h...
www.thegamer.com/behind-the-h...
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Here's my second piece of Tennocon 2025, and this time I had the pleasure to talk with @de-danielle.bsky.social and @zachmckone.bsky.social about the Community Team at DE and their amazing work! www.thegamer.com/tennocon-202...
The Joy Of A Community That Never Stops - Tennocon Interview With Danielle Sokolowski And Zach McKone
We talked with Danielle Sokolowski and Zach McKone about the Warframe community and their work.
www.thegamer.com
July 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Here's my second piece of Tennocon 2025, and this time I had the pleasure to talk with @de-danielle.bsky.social and @zachmckone.bsky.social about the Community Team at DE and their amazing work! www.thegamer.com/tennocon-202...
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My review of Date Everything! is up! I had a blast playing through this amazing visual novel, and if you love dating simulators with beautifully written characters, you should definitely check this one out! www.thegamer.com/date-everyth...
Date Everything! Review - Becoming Acquainted With My Appliances
Now I'm hoping they call for a second date.
www.thegamer.com
June 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
My review of Date Everything! is up! I had a blast playing through this amazing visual novel, and if you love dating simulators with beautifully written characters, you should definitely check this one out! www.thegamer.com/date-everyth...
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Aaaand we're up! My first Gamescom Latam 2025 interview is here, and I had the pleasure to chat with Gustavo Steinberg, Rodrigo Terra, and Patricia Sato, to discuss about the event's evolution over the last few years and how it affects the region at large. www.thegamer.com/gamescom-lat...
Gamescom Latam 2025 Interview - Reaching New Heights In Latin America
We sat down with the folks of Gamescom Latam and Abragames to talk about the 2025 edition of this event!
www.thegamer.com
May 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Aaaand we're up! My first Gamescom Latam 2025 interview is here, and I had the pleasure to chat with Gustavo Steinberg, Rodrigo Terra, and Patricia Sato, to discuss about the event's evolution over the last few years and how it affects the region at large. www.thegamer.com/gamescom-lat...
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Another feature, this time I got to talk about my love for Skyrim and why is it good to let go of some things. www.thegamer.com/love-lost-st...
For Love's Sake, Please Stop Making New Versions Of Old Games
Well done guys, you made Lord Alfred Tennyson disappointed now.
www.thegamer.com
March 31, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Another feature, this time I got to talk about my love for Skyrim and why is it good to let go of some things. www.thegamer.com/love-lost-st...
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My first op-ed in years! I'm trying to dip more into features and thought pieces, so I began by yapping about my new player experience in Fragpunk. www.thegamer.com/fragpunk-cas...
FragPunk Is Making Casuals Competitive
It’s me, I’m Casuals.
www.thegamer.com
March 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
My first op-ed in years! I'm trying to dip more into features and thought pieces, so I began by yapping about my new player experience in Fragpunk. www.thegamer.com/fragpunk-cas...
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As we come very close to the Techrot Encore update, I had the pleasure of chatting with @moitoi.bsky.social about the work of the community team, the warframe playerbase itself, and what's coming soon! Give it a read! www.thegamer.com/warframe-tec...
Let's Hear It For The Band! - Warframe: Techrot Encore Interview With Megan Everett
We sat down with Megan Everett to talk about Warframe: Techrot Encore.
www.thegamer.com
March 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
As we come very close to the Techrot Encore update, I had the pleasure of chatting with @moitoi.bsky.social about the work of the community team, the warframe playerbase itself, and what's coming soon! Give it a read! www.thegamer.com/warframe-tec...
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I had the pleasure to chat with @pabloalonso.bsky.social about the upcoming Warframe: Techrot Encore update, the lessons learned post-'1999', and the ever-improving New Player Experience. Take a look! www.thegamer.com/warframe-tec...
Techrot Takes The Stage - Warframe Interview With Pablo Alonso
We sat down with Design Director Pablo Alonso to talk about Warframe: Techrot Encore!
www.thegamer.com
March 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I had the pleasure to chat with @pabloalonso.bsky.social about the upcoming Warframe: Techrot Encore update, the lessons learned post-'1999', and the ever-improving New Player Experience. Take a look! www.thegamer.com/warframe-tec...
Should You Buy Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2? | GOODBUY
YouTube video by TheGamer
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
also here's this very short, very brief youtube video on the game that I definitely didn't spend a whole month on
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO6t...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO6t...
Should You Buy Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2? | GOODBUY
YouTube video by TheGamer
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
also here's this very short, very brief youtube video on the game that I definitely didn't spend a whole month on
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO6t...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO6t...