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bristling and ugly | idiot doom spiral | luddite | tellthemidied.blog | formerly kotaku, polygon (rip), shoryuken (rip) | also seen on aftermath, game developer, waypoint (rip)
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ian walker @iantothemax.bsky.social · May 9
it's that time again: i need work.

i'm available for blogging, copywriting, editing, interviews, criticism, just about anything in media. self-taught with over 15 years of experience and a handful of referrals from industry figureheads. let's hit the ground running.

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emilyprice.bsky.social
My last column of 2025 is now live: six under-discussed indie games for your consideration
Indie Sampler 2025 - Unwinnable
Was this just an excuse to demonstrate how many indie games I played this year? Anyway.
ift.tt
January 6, 2026 at 2:14 PM
iantothemax.bsky.social
you ever play an atari 2600 game and go hell yeah this shit is tight
January 6, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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kay.inmon.moe
I am running for state government this is my platform
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, but the basic needs are replaced by universal basic income, psychological needs replaced by free healthcare, and self fulfillment needs replaced with women with a wolf cut beating me to death.
January 6, 2026 at 12:22 AM
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noescapevg.com
Here we go. Two years, 200 hours, 2500 words on Pacific Drive. (Spoilers inside. Does not include the Whispers In The Woods DLC) noescapevg.com/searching-fo...
January 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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danifroom.bsky.social
One month ago Mark Kelly voted to supply $900 billion to the Trump regime's war machine in exchange for segregation laws for trans people.
ericmgarcia.bsky.social Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 2d
Mark Kelly puts out a statement saying "The President of the United States just overthrew a foreign ruler and explained to the American people that this is about taking control of the oil reserves of a foreign nation." This is probably the strongest statement alongside Gallego's I've read.
“The President of the United States just overthrew a foreign ruler and explained to the American people that this is about taking control of the oil reserves of a foreign nation. He said that the U.S. will “run the country” until a proper transition can take place and went right into how U.S. oil companies will benefit from this takeover. He doesn’t understand the risks and costs involved with these poorly thought-out decisions that don’t make Americans any safer today than they were yesterday. “Nicolás Maduro is a brutal, illegitimate dictator who deserves to face justice. I want the people of Venezuela to be free to choose their own future, but if we learned anything from the Iraq war, it’s that dropping bombs or toppling a leader doesn’t guarantee democracy, stability, or make Americans safer. More often, it leads to chaos or drags the U.S. into a war and lengthy occupation. I don’t trust that this administration has a plan, timeline, or price tag for what comes next. “Over the past year, Trump’s foreign policy has been reckless, chaotic, self-serving, and unconstitutional. Congress should vote this week to reassert its authority on behalf of the American people before he oversteps again. I also want to recognize the professionalism and skill of the American service members involved in this operation. While I don’t agree with the administration’s justification for this, I’m thankful that no service members were killed or seriously injured.”
January 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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aidanmoher.com
This is officially done. Astrolabe is now 100% donation funded.

If you'd like to continue to support my work, there's a tip function on Astrolabe: astrolabe.aidanmoher.com#/portal/supp...
January 5, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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ethangach.bsky.social
ICYMI: a round-up of our 2025 round-ups, including a review of 2025:

"Whatever is next didn’t have to be as bad as it will be, we could have done better for each other and ourselves. And now we’re stuck here, facing it. The door is shut."
Everything To Know About What Happened In Gaming In 2025
The best games, biggest surprises, and everything else we covered in our year-in-review coverage
kotaku.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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ethangach.bsky.social
What freelancers do I know in LA?
January 5, 2026 at 11:09 PM
iantothemax.bsky.social
the kid that broke into jd vance's house looks like his illegitimate son
January 5, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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thewillarowe.bsky.social
Better late then never: my top 10

Wrote up some very quick short blurbs so as not too think too much, but I did link to great supplemental works from people who aren't me (except in a few cases)
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
Willa's top 10 games of 2025
My personal top ten list for 2025.
willarowe.bearblog.dev
January 5, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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flashback64.com
Does anyone wanna pay me to edit your podcast?
January 5, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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awildjessichu.bsky.social
Reminder as the new year begins that I head up GameSpot’s opinions section and would love to read your pitches! I’m always on the hunt for timely and thoughtful criticism and analysis on games and gaming/internet culture, so feel free to reach out to me at jhoward@fandom.com if interested ☺️✨
January 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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iantothemax.bsky.social
i trimmed my list down as much as i could but there's still 20 games here. sorry. thanks to everyone who continues to read. tellthemidied.blog/2025/12/31/a...
a few great games from 2025
auld lang syne
tellthemidied.blog
December 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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mikemurf2.bsky.social
Hello everyone. Unfortunately, I was told that I would not be resuming my daily news writer role at Insider Gaming.

So, needless to say, I am open for game journalism work. If you’re looking for a reviewer, previewer, news and/or guide writer, as well as mock reviews, please reach out. Thank you.
January 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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ethangach.bsky.social
If you are a freelancer interested in covering the Fortnite and Roblox creator economies as platforms please email me at ethan.gach@kotaku.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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willbunch.bsky.social
This is just sickening. Back when people were saying "Primary every Democrat," we should have stuck with that
January 5, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
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
'Few games capture the spirit of indie game development quite like VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action. What initially started out as a short game for a Cyberpunk Game Jam back in 2014, soon became a standout indie hit. VA-11 Hall-A delivers a heartfelt story of happiness in the depths of disaster, draped in a unique cyberpunk aesthetic and set to a distinctive synthwave soundtrack to match. It’s a truly remarkable visual novel, and the perfect choice for our Design Works range. Produced in collaboration with Sukeban Games and Ysbryd, VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works explores the corrupt metropolis of Glitch City, its culture, and the people who frequent the game’s beloved hole in the wall, VA-11 Hall-A. Written by talented journalist and author Ashley Schofield (Polygon, EDGE, Unwinnable and VGC), you’ll hear how this world came to be and the cyberpunk touchstones that inspired it — all the while lending insight into the history of Venezuela, where the team is located, and the unique challenges of developing a game there. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works will be a celebration of this beautiful indie masterpiece, and the people that made it all possible. Alongside contemporary interviews with writer/programmer Fernando Damas and artist/designer Christopher Ortiz conducted exclusively for VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works, the book also features a collection of highlights from the ‘Daily VA-11 Hall-A’ blog posts directly from Sukeban.moe. You can also expect deep dives into the development of the game’s prototype and prologue; the bartending mechanics that put you in the shoes of disaster bisexual bartender Jill Stingray, and interviews exploring its iconic synthwave soundtrack/jukebox with composer Michael Kelly. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works features detailed insight into the game’s early concepts and development, an exploration of Glitch City itself, and a deep dive into the programming, art and soundtrack — an unmissable read for any fan.' A magazine cover of Unwinnable Monthly #191, with the feature being my essay 'I Don't Want To Be This Kind of Animal Anymore' and art by Shafer Brown. An excerpt reads: In the dark times, should the stars also go out? 'Revachol is still. Silent. Decades of unrest, corruption and capital gain have reduced it to a shell of a city. And yet, under these sullen skies, a miracle is happening. The limbed and headed machine of pain and undignified suffering is firing up again.' My review of Hollow Knight: Silksong for Video Games Chronicle. 'Hollow Knight: Silksong review: A game that intends to make you suffer, even to its own detriment. Team Cherry’s sequel has a clear mission statement, but doesn’t seem to consider the consequences. 3/5 stars.' My review of Demonschool for Rock Paper Shotgun, included in RPS' Bestest Bests category. 'Demonschool review Saturday morning carcasses.'
November 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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theswweet.myatproto.social
With 2026 fully upon us now, worth nothing that I too am looking for work to help supplement my current gig. I am open to:

- Reviews
- Mock reviews
- Interviews
- Previews
- Features/Op-eds
- Guides
- Across all relevant platforms

Email is in my description, DMs are open. Reposts are appreciated!
January 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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iantothemax.bsky.social
new year, same me (i.e. unemployed). please help.
iantothemax.bsky.social ian walker @iantothemax.bsky.social · May 9
it's that time again: i need work.

i'm available for blogging, copywriting, editing, interviews, criticism, just about anything in media. self-taught with over 15 years of experience and a handful of referrals from industry figureheads. let's hit the ground running.

iangwalker.com
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January 2, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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direkris.itch.io
Periodic reminder that I am open for work!

Specifically I am looking for:
-Writing roles
-Editing roles
-Project management roles

I have a decade of experience in all levels of journalism and seven years as a game developer and localizer
A cover for Cozy Grove, for which I was narrative co-lead and localization producer. League of Legends, for which I served as an archival editor. Honor Bound, for which I served as copy editor. You Are Jeff Bezos, a game I wrote.
July 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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aidanmoher.com
This is all to say that if you’ve got available freelance work or a guest spot on your podcast, please reach out!
aidanmoher.com Aidan Moher @aidanmoher.com · 1d
Just a little announcement re: Astrolabe. 🌌

Starting tomorrow, I'm going to be suspending paid subscriptions and moving to an entirely free model. I've appreciated all the support there, but after several years, I wasn't seeing the sustained growth in paying supporters I was hoping for.
January 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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thewillarowe.bsky.social
Starting off 2026 with a new LOOKING FOR WORK post

I am very eager to pick up some more freelance work or ideally a fulltime gig somewhere. Open to:

- Reviews
- News/event coverage
- Mock reviews/consulting work
- Editing
- Copywriting/editing
- PR/marketing

email in bio! reposts appreciated!
January 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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jackmirkinson.bsky.social
this is why the words we use matter: because if you don't hold the line on this stuff, you become a propaganda factory for the powerful www.discourseblog.com/p/the-word-f...
January 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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theautumnwright.bsky.social
Being a freelancer is expensive! Some unique opportunities opened up for me and I need your help to make them happen.
Donate to Help Me Attend My First Writers Workshop, organized by Autumn Wright
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January 1, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
if there are any sites looking for a freelancer to review/cover yakuza kiwami 3 who has also reviewed infinite wealth + pirate yakuza and wrote about the series at length in the past, i'm truly the girl for it 💜

aware this is a little early

shares appreciated 💜
December 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM