James Lucas
@jdtroughton.bsky.social
Lead Photo Editor and Cross-Department Editor at TheGamer | Bylines in IGN, NME, VG247, NintendoLife + | james.t@thegamer.com | They/Them
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James Lucas
@jdtroughton.bsky.social
· Dec 17
Game Of The Year Editor’s Pick, 2024 - James Troughton
2024 has been a great year for horror especially.
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My Game of the Year list over at @thegamerweb.bsky.social is live! Been a brilliant year for indies, but horror especially.
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This is an absolute work of art.
Aunty Donna Frends #fanfiction
youtu.be/0lWH1NFgPsc
Reply if you enjoyed this episode of Frend, make sure you tune in to ‘a Chat with friends’. Available exclusively only at auntydonnaclub.com.
youtu.be/0lWH1NFgPsc
Reply if you enjoyed this episode of Frend, make sure you tune in to ‘a Chat with friends’. Available exclusively only at auntydonnaclub.com.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:29 AM
This is an absolute work of art.
til, after 1,000 hours in Skyrim, that you can find Meridias Beacon multiple times and she gets progressively more annoyed.
November 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
til, after 1,000 hours in Skyrim, that you can find Meridias Beacon multiple times and she gets progressively more annoyed.
We still will be!
The Gamer was pretty much the *only* outlet willing to stick their neck out for us adult game makers. Their coverage was invaluable in getting the word out about payment processor censorship 😥
October 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM
We still will be!
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After 6 years with TheGamer, Valnet has decided to shut down features and lay off the entire team, including me.
I don't know what's next for me but I intend to stay in games, whether that's at another outlet, consulting, or PR. If you have any leads, I'd appreciate any help
I don't know what's next for me but I intend to stay in games, whether that's at another outlet, consulting, or PR. If you have any leads, I'd appreciate any help
October 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
After 6 years with TheGamer, Valnet has decided to shut down features and lay off the entire team, including me.
I don't know what's next for me but I intend to stay in games, whether that's at another outlet, consulting, or PR. If you have any leads, I'd appreciate any help
I don't know what's next for me but I intend to stay in games, whether that's at another outlet, consulting, or PR. If you have any leads, I'd appreciate any help
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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.
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This feels far too evergreen, but we're always open for feature pitches at pitches@gamesradar.com, and my personal email is in bio.
I get to work with so many brilliant writers, and there's always room for more ❤️
I get to work with so many brilliant writers, and there's always room for more ❤️
October 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This feels far too evergreen, but we're always open for feature pitches at pitches@gamesradar.com, and my personal email is in bio.
I get to work with so many brilliant writers, and there's always room for more ❤️
I get to work with so many brilliant writers, and there's always room for more ❤️
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If anyone needs a hand with applying to PR roles, please let me know. I’d be more than glad to help.
Sending so much love to anyone who’s been let go ♥️
Sending so much love to anyone who’s been let go ♥️
October 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
If anyone needs a hand with applying to PR roles, please let me know. I’d be more than glad to help.
Sending so much love to anyone who’s been let go ♥️
Sending so much love to anyone who’s been let go ♥️
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I got laid off from TheGamer today, along with the entire Features team (go give
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
and
@hallafyre.bsky.social
a follow!)
Needless to say, I'm now looking for work. I'm open to roles in:
-Journalism
-PR
-Copywriting
-Copy editing
-Games writing
-Scriptwriting
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
and
@hallafyre.bsky.social
a follow!)
Needless to say, I'm now looking for work. I'm open to roles in:
-Journalism
-PR
-Copywriting
-Copy editing
-Games writing
-Scriptwriting
October 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I got laid off from TheGamer today, along with the entire Features team (go give
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
and
@hallafyre.bsky.social
a follow!)
Needless to say, I'm now looking for work. I'm open to roles in:
-Journalism
-PR
-Copywriting
-Copy editing
-Games writing
-Scriptwriting
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
and
@hallafyre.bsky.social
a follow!)
Needless to say, I'm now looking for work. I'm open to roles in:
-Journalism
-PR
-Copywriting
-Copy editing
-Games writing
-Scriptwriting
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Unfortunately, my time as an Editor for TheGamer.com has come to an end.
I met some of the best coworkers I've ever had there, I learned and grew a lot.
If anyone is looking for a journo, especially for guides, reviews, VR, horror, and farming RPGs, I'd love to hear from you.
I met some of the best coworkers I've ever had there, I learned and grew a lot.
If anyone is looking for a journo, especially for guides, reviews, VR, horror, and farming RPGs, I'd love to hear from you.
October 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Unfortunately, my time as an Editor for TheGamer.com has come to an end.
I met some of the best coworkers I've ever had there, I learned and grew a lot.
If anyone is looking for a journo, especially for guides, reviews, VR, horror, and farming RPGs, I'd love to hear from you.
I met some of the best coworkers I've ever had there, I learned and grew a lot.
If anyone is looking for a journo, especially for guides, reviews, VR, horror, and farming RPGs, I'd love to hear from you.
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Please follow and support what they do next, as all three of them are tremendous talents who deserve the very best.
@funnelchest94.bsky.social
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
@hallafyre.bsky.social
No matter what they end up doing, they're going to kick ass and do themselves proud.
@funnelchest94.bsky.social
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
@hallafyre.bsky.social
No matter what they end up doing, they're going to kick ass and do themselves proud.
October 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Please follow and support what they do next, as all three of them are tremendous talents who deserve the very best.
@funnelchest94.bsky.social
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
@hallafyre.bsky.social
No matter what they end up doing, they're going to kick ass and do themselves proud.
@funnelchest94.bsky.social
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
@hallafyre.bsky.social
No matter what they end up doing, they're going to kick ass and do themselves proud.
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There's probably a middle ground; a bit of red-faced disaster can be enormously character building imo. It was for me! But that comes from the mistake itself being gently pointed out anyway. Some people just seem to get off on being a holier than thou arsehole
October 20, 2025 at 10:34 AM
There's probably a middle ground; a bit of red-faced disaster can be enormously character building imo. It was for me! But that comes from the mistake itself being gently pointed out anyway. Some people just seem to get off on being a holier than thou arsehole
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And sadly, there’s a reason we have to write some stuff we’re not particularly proud of. It keeps the lights on.
I’ve done plenty of original reporting over the past year, 95%+ of it has gone largely unnoticed. TGS is just one of many examples of this.
I’ve done plenty of original reporting over the past year, 95%+ of it has gone largely unnoticed. TGS is just one of many examples of this.
October 20, 2025 at 10:07 AM
And sadly, there’s a reason we have to write some stuff we’re not particularly proud of. It keeps the lights on.
I’ve done plenty of original reporting over the past year, 95%+ of it has gone largely unnoticed. TGS is just one of many examples of this.
I’ve done plenty of original reporting over the past year, 95%+ of it has gone largely unnoticed. TGS is just one of many examples of this.
evergreen
games media go one week without dogpiling someone
October 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
evergreen
Always fun in an industry with decreasing mentorship and constant layoffs, where your readership constantly harasses you, for high-profile journalists like Gene Park to dismiss entire websites and the work they do, only adding to the dogpiling and noise.
October 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Always fun in an industry with decreasing mentorship and constant layoffs, where your readership constantly harasses you, for high-profile journalists like Gene Park to dismiss entire websites and the work they do, only adding to the dogpiling and noise.
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One of my favourite pieces I’ve done in a long while, it was a pleasure to chat with Maxime Mary about the work that went into the stunning Absolum: www.thegamer.com/absolum-art-...
Exclusive: Absolum’s Art Director On Designing One Of 2025’s Most Stunning Games, “Surviving” Hades 2, And A Potential Sequel
Absolum art director Maxime Mary gave TheGamer an exclusive look at the creation of its four heroes and shared more about his time on the game.
www.thegamer.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
One of my favourite pieces I’ve done in a long while, it was a pleasure to chat with Maxime Mary about the work that went into the stunning Absolum: www.thegamer.com/absolum-art-...
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People: There's a horrible lack of mentorship in this industry.
Also people: Reach out? Nah, I'm just here for the pile-on.
Also people: Reach out? Nah, I'm just here for the pile-on.
September 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
People: There's a horrible lack of mentorship in this industry.
Also people: Reach out? Nah, I'm just here for the pile-on.
Also people: Reach out? Nah, I'm just here for the pile-on.
games media go one week without dogpiling someone
September 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
games media go one week without dogpiling someone
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In desperate need of more work this month, so if you're commissioning, please hit me up! I'm looking to review several titles next month, alongside the 1.0 release of Hades 2 this month, and I'm free for feature work, news work and guides.
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ALT: a cartoon of a woman with horns on her head
media.tenor.com
September 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In desperate need of more work this month, so if you're commissioning, please hit me up! I'm looking to review several titles next month, alongside the 1.0 release of Hades 2 this month, and I'm free for feature work, news work and guides.
Been a treat to work with Joe all these years and I've learned a lot about the industry and MTG through him, when he isn't hurling insults at me for my awful Doctor Who opinions. Gonna miss working together 🖤
Bit of personal news: after four years, I've been let go from @thegamerweb.bsky.social and am a free agent!
If you need someone with half a decade of TCG and tabletop and over a decade of video game coverage experience, please get in touch at joe@joeparlock.com!
If you need someone with half a decade of TCG and tabletop and over a decade of video game coverage experience, please get in touch at joe@joeparlock.com!
September 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Been a treat to work with Joe all these years and I've learned a lot about the industry and MTG through him, when he isn't hurling insults at me for my awful Doctor Who opinions. Gonna miss working together 🖤
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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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YOU CAN HAVE MY EM DASHES WHEN YOU PRY MY PEN FROM MY COLD DEAD FINGERS
That's how you can tell human authors from AI.
AI will put in some em dashes, then apologise and take them out when told off.
Human authors will climb the filing cabinet, hissing, and defend their right to em dashes with a loaded stapler.
AI will put in some em dashes, then apologise and take them out when told off.
Human authors will climb the filing cabinet, hissing, and defend their right to em dashes with a loaded stapler.
Em dashes, like anything, should be used in moderation. Check first with your editor if em dashes are right for you. 😉
#WriteSky #WritingTips
#WriteSky #WritingTips
August 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
YOU CAN HAVE MY EM DASHES WHEN YOU PRY MY PEN FROM MY COLD DEAD FINGERS
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the utter disdain that I see for non US-based games media folks with worse pay and fewer opportunities is disgusting. how we will build solidarity by jumping to conclusions and assuming the worst?
July 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
the utter disdain that I see for non US-based games media folks with worse pay and fewer opportunities is disgusting. how we will build solidarity by jumping to conclusions and assuming the worst?
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I've worked with Josh before when I was at TG, and he's a damn good news editor, so I can tell you for free that he'd definately rather be doing something else with his days than being told to write sponcon.
Genuinely no need to include his byline in story, do not care for this kind of dogpiling.
Genuinely no need to include his byline in story, do not care for this kind of dogpiling.
July 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I've worked with Josh before when I was at TG, and he's a damn good news editor, so I can tell you for free that he'd definately rather be doing something else with his days than being told to write sponcon.
Genuinely no need to include his byline in story, do not care for this kind of dogpiling.
Genuinely no need to include his byline in story, do not care for this kind of dogpiling.
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Very funny to call people scabs for writing for a site in an industry where it's harder and harder to get actual work while also being out of work yourself, ngl
July 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Very funny to call people scabs for writing for a site in an industry where it's harder and harder to get actual work while also being out of work yourself, ngl
Really cool in an industry already plagued by dogpiling and constant harassment for other journos to highlight, link, and name people just trying to get by in this soul crushing landscape.
I'm sure this will make a positive impact.
I'm sure this will make a positive impact.
July 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Really cool in an industry already plagued by dogpiling and constant harassment for other journos to highlight, link, and name people just trying to get by in this soul crushing landscape.
I'm sure this will make a positive impact.
I'm sure this will make a positive impact.