Hardwired Games | Andrew Hamilton
@hardwiredgames.bsky.social
Hardwired Gaming News is your one stop shop for all things gaming. Reviews, news and previews from across the industry told by local voices.
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I write, direct, edit and voice for Hardwired and I am deeply passionate about the industry.
Hardwired@kwtx.com
I write, direct, edit and voice for Hardwired and I am deeply passionate about the industry.
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REAL MEN DRINK PAINQUIL
ITS THE ENERGY DRINK FOR NOTHING BUT PAIN
ITS THE ENERGY DRINK FOR NOTHING BUT PAIN
I know its for pain relief but the color and name just makes me think you can take a sip to make your whole body hurt
December 30, 2025 at 5:09 AM
REAL MEN DRINK PAINQUIL
ITS THE ENERGY DRINK FOR NOTHING BUT PAIN
ITS THE ENERGY DRINK FOR NOTHING BUT PAIN
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This started as a review, but my editor smartly said this is a great op-ed bogged down by having to be a review. So I took that advice and ran with it.
The result is one of my favorite things I’ve written this year and, in part, a tribute to my grandma ❤️
The result is one of my favorite things I’ve written this year and, in part, a tribute to my grandma ❤️
"Like the enemies my hatred gorges on, maze-like levels shed their mystery and become my stomping grounds for catastrophe."
Opinion: Hating Cancer and the Cutthroat Catharsis of Total Chaos
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Opinion: Hating Cancer and the Cutthroat Catharsis of Total Chaos
gameinformer.com/opinions/202...
December 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM
This started as a review, but my editor smartly said this is a great op-ed bogged down by having to be a review. So I took that advice and ran with it.
The result is one of my favorite things I’ve written this year and, in part, a tribute to my grandma ❤️
The result is one of my favorite things I’ve written this year and, in part, a tribute to my grandma ❤️
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another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
Congrats to Clair Obscur on winning our Viewer’s Choice Game of the Year
December 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Congrats to Clair Obscur on winning our Viewer’s Choice Game of the Year
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@eddyburback.bsky.social joins IGN to recount blindly following the whims of artificial intelligence in "ChatGPT Made Me Delusional", and all the ways he channeled his existential dread and anxiety surrounding "AI psychosis" throughout the video's cinematography and editing. https://bit.ly/3YFdKnt
December 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
@eddyburback.bsky.social joins IGN to recount blindly following the whims of artificial intelligence in "ChatGPT Made Me Delusional", and all the ways he channeled his existential dread and anxiety surrounding "AI psychosis" throughout the video's cinematography and editing. https://bit.ly/3YFdKnt
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this gotta be the worst aged movie poster of all time man
December 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
this gotta be the worst aged movie poster of all time man
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Update: The Indie Game Awards have retracted Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's GOTY and Best Debut awards due to developer Sandfall Interactive's use of gen AI. More here: gameinformer.com/round-up/202...
December 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Update: The Indie Game Awards have retracted Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's GOTY and Best Debut awards due to developer Sandfall Interactive's use of gen AI. More here: gameinformer.com/round-up/202...
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December 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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fucked up for a retro gaming brand owned by a man manufacturing missiles, sentry towers, and drones amounting to $1bn in US defence contracts specifically to market a device as being made out of the same metal as their killing machines tbh. Fawning coverage not pleasant either really
December 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
fucked up for a retro gaming brand owned by a man manufacturing missiles, sentry towers, and drones amounting to $1bn in US defence contracts specifically to market a device as being made out of the same metal as their killing machines tbh. Fawning coverage not pleasant either really
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I put a lot of effort into this list, pls share😓
The Steam Winter Sale is live so we rounded up the best and biggest discounts on 2025 games! Good luck to your wallets: gameinformer.com/round-up/202...
December 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I put a lot of effort into this list, pls share😓
Only 5 more days to vote for your choice in the Viewer’s Choice Award on Hardwired!
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VOTE NOW
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Cast Your Vote in Our 2025 Viewer’s Choice Game of the Year
Vote in poll below for your favorite game of the year and join us on KWTX News 10 @4 on December 23rd to find out the winner.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Only 5 more days to vote for your choice in the Viewer’s Choice Award on Hardwired!
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Ahh, “hot”. The “loud” of temperature
December 18, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Ahh, “hot”. The “loud” of temperature
But the bot that teaches kids how to kill themselves is fair game. Got it.
Worries over how safe Roblox is for its enormous audience of players — many of whom are under the age of 18 — remain offputting to Disney, which has invested in rival gaming platform Fortnite. https://bit.ly/4s3smL4
December 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
But the bot that teaches kids how to kill themselves is fair game. Got it.
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For reviews, here is my OpenCritic for a majority of my articles. My MuckRack isn’t up-to-date nor correct (Michael Murphy is apparently more common than you’d think haha), but I’ll provide if requested. For PR companies, I am also open to doing mock reviews.
Michael Murphy's Reviews
Check out all of Michael Murphy's reviews and score history on OpenCritic. Michael Murphy has written 13 reviews. Their average review score is 83. Michael Murphy has recommended 92% of games they hav...
opencritic.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
For reviews, here is my OpenCritic for a majority of my articles. My MuckRack isn’t up-to-date nor correct (Michael Murphy is apparently more common than you’d think haha), but I’ll provide if requested. For PR companies, I am also open to doing mock reviews.
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Trump implying that one of his supporters murdered Rob Reiner for criticizing him is really something
December 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Trump implying that one of his supporters murdered Rob Reiner for criticizing him is really something
Horrifying. The world is lesser for not having Rob Reiner in it.
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have passed away at the ages of 78 and 68
• Police say they were stabbed to death
• LA Times says police were investigating a family member
• Sources at PEOPLE say their son Nick is the suspect
• Police say they were stabbed to death
• LA Times says police were investigating a family member
• Sources at PEOPLE say their son Nick is the suspect
December 15, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Horrifying. The world is lesser for not having Rob Reiner in it.
I want to replay the opening act of Expedition 33 for the first time again. It’s one of the most surprising and exciting opening of a game all year.
December 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I want to replay the opening act of Expedition 33 for the first time again. It’s one of the most surprising and exciting opening of a game all year.
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People really don't know just how tough it is to equip so many different musical instruments in the span of a single Game of the Year medley for The Game Awards.
December 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
People really don't know just how tough it is to equip so many different musical instruments in the span of a single Game of the Year medley for The Game Awards.
Sleep Awake is a really fascinating experience. A phenomenal concept with an uneven and sometimes disjointed pacing that ultimately serves as a fun psychedelic trip.
Our Review:
youtu.be/jJsn4E3z0j4?...
Our Review:
youtu.be/jJsn4E3z0j4?...
Don't Sleep | Sleep Awake Review
YouTube video by HARDWIRED GAMES
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December 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Sleep Awake is a really fascinating experience. A phenomenal concept with an uneven and sometimes disjointed pacing that ultimately serves as a fun psychedelic trip.
Our Review:
youtu.be/jJsn4E3z0j4?...
Our Review:
youtu.be/jJsn4E3z0j4?...
You’ll never me more excited than when a Star Wars game I know in my heart of hearts won’t get released is announced with a sick ass trailer. 🤡
December 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
You’ll never me more excited than when a Star Wars game I know in my heart of hearts won’t get released is announced with a sick ass trailer. 🤡
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My generation’s entire lives have been parallel to waiting for Star Wars projects that are usually disappointing, I will not stop that now.
Last night's biggest surprise was Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, led by Casey Hudson, who directed KOTOR (and Anthem). Exciting news for lots of people... but Lucasfilm says the studio was founded this year, which means that 2030 is an *optimistic* guess. Maybe it'll be a PlayStation 7 game
December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
My generation’s entire lives have been parallel to waiting for Star Wars projects that are usually disappointing, I will not stop that now.
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Mes amis!!
The free major ‘Thank You Update’ is OUT NOW!
Tomorrow comes, in Verso’s Drafts.
youtu.be/C_Gp_ZHwaUQ
The free major ‘Thank You Update’ is OUT NOW!
Tomorrow comes, in Verso’s Drafts.
youtu.be/C_Gp_ZHwaUQ
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Thank You Update Trailer
YouTube video by Sandfall Interactive
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December 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Mes amis!!
The free major ‘Thank You Update’ is OUT NOW!
Tomorrow comes, in Verso’s Drafts.
youtu.be/C_Gp_ZHwaUQ
The free major ‘Thank You Update’ is OUT NOW!
Tomorrow comes, in Verso’s Drafts.
youtu.be/C_Gp_ZHwaUQ
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer - 2026 for PS5/Xbox/PC by developer Fuse Games, a studio led by former Criterion Games general manager Matt Webster (key figures from Need for Speed, Burnout, and Star Wars: Battlefront franchises) www.gematsu.com/2025/12/star...
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Riav...
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Riav...
December 12, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Star Wars: Galactic Racer - 2026 for PS5/Xbox/PC by developer Fuse Games, a studio led by former Criterion Games general manager Matt Webster (key figures from Need for Speed, Burnout, and Star Wars: Battlefront franchises) www.gematsu.com/2025/12/star...
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Riav...
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Riav...