John Carson
@johncarson.bsky.social
Video Games’ King of Late Night, Freelance Writer, Up to something probably - Previously: Associate Editor Game Informer | Streaming at http://twitch.tv/johncarsongames
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John Carson
@johncarson.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Since more people are coming over here, here's my spiel
If you have the means to start a gaming publication, there has never been a better pool of young, experienced talent available to make something special. Anyone with the capital and motivation to start a website/magazine/etc should consider it
If you have the means to start a gaming publication, there has never been a better pool of young, experienced talent available to make something special. Anyone with the capital and motivation to start a website/magazine/etc should consider it
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If my followers have been inspired by the fierce resistance the Twin Cities has put up to ICE, you should make it a point to take a trip here (April through October 😬), enjoy the wonderful things MN has to offer and support our small businesses. It continues to be a really tough time for them.
February 12, 2026 at 12:49 AM
If my followers have been inspired by the fierce resistance the Twin Cities has put up to ICE, you should make it a point to take a trip here (April through October 😬), enjoy the wonderful things MN has to offer and support our small businesses. It continues to be a really tough time for them.
We only give games 2 weeks now, huh?
February 12, 2026 at 12:25 AM
We only give games 2 weeks now, huh?
I kind of love that Blizz is adding content to Diablo 2. Really opens the doors for a WoW Classic update like this down the line
Diablo | Warlock Class Cinematic Trailer www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzLk...
"Harness the forbidden powers of the Warlock today in Diablo II: Resurrected - Reign of the Warlock DLC, on April 28 in Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion, and June 2026 in Diablo Immortal."
"Harness the forbidden powers of the Warlock today in Diablo II: Resurrected - Reign of the Warlock DLC, on April 28 in Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion, and June 2026 in Diablo Immortal."
February 11, 2026 at 10:16 PM
I kind of love that Blizz is adding content to Diablo 2. Really opens the doors for a WoW Classic update like this down the line
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Don't miss the chance to subscribe to Game Informer for one of our best issues to date. If you subscribe today, your first issue includes a big look ahead at the most anticipated games of 2026, headlined by our cover story on 007 First Light! gameinformer.com/subscribe
February 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Don't miss the chance to subscribe to Game Informer for one of our best issues to date. If you subscribe today, your first issue includes a big look ahead at the most anticipated games of 2026, headlined by our cover story on 007 First Light! gameinformer.com/subscribe
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The creators behind Before Your Eyes released a new game with expanded innovations and baby-stealing tech bros. How did it turn out?
Tales from the Backlog and The Indie Informer united to explore just that.
Tales from the Backlog and The Indie Informer united to explore just that.
Tales From The Backlog Tackles A Psychic Baby With Yours Truly
Jump to forty-three minutes in for a good time.
theindieinformer.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:46 PM
The creators behind Before Your Eyes released a new game with expanded innovations and baby-stealing tech bros. How did it turn out?
Tales from the Backlog and The Indie Informer united to explore just that.
Tales from the Backlog and The Indie Informer united to explore just that.
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The person is alive 💜
The individual who was being pursued by ICE suffered serious injuries in that collision, but they are alive. That person is currently in federal custody.
February 11, 2026 at 6:31 PM
The person is alive 💜
One of those days where I wish I could sneak my Switch or Steam deck into work
February 11, 2026 at 6:14 PM
One of those days where I wish I could sneak my Switch or Steam deck into work
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The headlines may have gotten distracted, but the violence, brutality, and lack of accountability have persisted within our community. Minnesota is still under occupation.
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 5:11 PM
The headlines may have gotten distracted, but the violence, brutality, and lack of accountability have persisted within our community. Minnesota is still under occupation.
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hey just in case you didn't know, the OP of that post talked during quiet reading time.... :/
February 11, 2026 at 5:55 AM
hey just in case you didn't know, the OP of that post talked during quiet reading time.... :/
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The NO ICE IN MINNESOTA bundle is up. There's a lifetime's worth of good games in this! If you submitted something or just want to shout something out, reply here and let's reshare it and spread the word on this thing.
The NO ICE IN MINNESOTA bundle is up. There's a lifetime's worth of good games in this! If you submitted something or just want to shout something out, reply here and let's reshare it and spread the word on this thing.
February 10, 2026 at 1:34 AM
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
The NO ICE IN MINNESOTA bundle is up. There's a lifetime's worth of good games in this! If you submitted something or just want to shout something out, reply here and let's reshare it and spread the word on this thing.
The NO ICE IN MINNESOTA bundle is up. There's a lifetime's worth of good games in this! If you submitted something or just want to shout something out, reply here and let's reshare it and spread the word on this thing.
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This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
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Whooo's ready for a big reveal? 👀👀
That's right! It's the official Shoebox playmat!
Created by our very own @andy.luckypaper.co, it's designed to give you space for doodles, signatures, and to customise however you want! Your mat will be a unique reminder of your Shoebox experience 😍
That's right! It's the official Shoebox playmat!
Created by our very own @andy.luckypaper.co, it's designed to give you space for doodles, signatures, and to customise however you want! Your mat will be a unique reminder of your Shoebox experience 😍
February 11, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Whooo's ready for a big reveal? 👀👀
That's right! It's the official Shoebox playmat!
Created by our very own @andy.luckypaper.co, it's designed to give you space for doodles, signatures, and to customise however you want! Your mat will be a unique reminder of your Shoebox experience 😍
That's right! It's the official Shoebox playmat!
Created by our very own @andy.luckypaper.co, it's designed to give you space for doodles, signatures, and to customise however you want! Your mat will be a unique reminder of your Shoebox experience 😍
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Join @kylehilliard.com and @marcusstewart7.bsky.social for a look at Replaced, which takes tonal inspiration from games like Limbo and Inside, and combat inspiration from the Batman: Arkham games.
We're looking forward to its release in March. www.youtube.com/watch?v=niPU...
We're looking forward to its release in March. www.youtube.com/watch?v=niPU...
February 11, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Join @kylehilliard.com and @marcusstewart7.bsky.social for a look at Replaced, which takes tonal inspiration from games like Limbo and Inside, and combat inspiration from the Batman: Arkham games.
We're looking forward to its release in March. www.youtube.com/watch?v=niPU...
We're looking forward to its release in March. www.youtube.com/watch?v=niPU...
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This is probably my favorite review I've written in a minute. Reanimal is a game you want to turn away from often, but if you can keep your eyes looking at the screen long enough, there's something really interesting there to dissect.
More on that in my review below:
More on that in my review below:
Those looking for a fun co-op experience in Reanimal should look elsewhere, as it is neither great as a shared experience nor fun. But it is thought-provoking & stimulating, and if you can stomach it, Tarsier has created something worth wrestling with.
Our review: gameinformer.com/review/reani...
Our review: gameinformer.com/review/reani...
February 11, 2026 at 4:13 PM
This is probably my favorite review I've written in a minute. Reanimal is a game you want to turn away from often, but if you can keep your eyes looking at the screen long enough, there's something really interesting there to dissect.
More on that in my review below:
More on that in my review below:
Played a couple hours of Mewgenics last night and it feels like a lost XBLA game in a great way
February 11, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Played a couple hours of Mewgenics last night and it feels like a lost XBLA game in a great way
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Mewgenics recouped its 8-year development costs in just 3 hours after the cat-breeding roguelite game's launch yesterday. gameinformer.com/2026/02/11/m...
February 11, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Mewgenics recouped its 8-year development costs in just 3 hours after the cat-breeding roguelite game's launch yesterday. gameinformer.com/2026/02/11/m...
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i played some of Pokemon Pokopia and even though it’s not my kind of game, i actually really want to play more of it mashable.com/article/poke...
'Pokémon Pokopia': Oh God, they made 'Minecraft' for Pokémon
Why didn't anyone think of this sooner?
mashable.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
i played some of Pokemon Pokopia and even though it’s not my kind of game, i actually really want to play more of it mashable.com/article/poke...
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We previewed Pokémon Pokopia and came away impressed and excited by its gameplay. With elements of Minecraft and Animal Crossing, it stands out among other Pokémon spin-offs, and it's one of our most anticipated games of the year. gameinformer.com/preview/2026...
February 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM
We previewed Pokémon Pokopia and came away impressed and excited by its gameplay. With elements of Minecraft and Animal Crossing, it stands out among other Pokémon spin-offs, and it's one of our most anticipated games of the year. gameinformer.com/preview/2026...
Gaming like video games or sports betting?
February 11, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Gaming like video games or sports betting?
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Marvel's Wolverine probably won't be at tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play, and here's why: gameinformer.com/2026/02/11/m...
February 11, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Marvel's Wolverine probably won't be at tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play, and here's why: gameinformer.com/2026/02/11/m...
I went 0-3 last night, but the games were fun and I once again learned a lot about Riftbound limited.
February 11, 2026 at 3:08 PM
I went 0-3 last night, but the games were fun and I once again learned a lot about Riftbound limited.
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Chatting with Jesse about Pokopia has me oh so much more interested. The habitats being a sort of puzzle method of crafting your own pokemon wildlife centre sounds ace
I played Pokemon Pokopia and have not stopped thinking about it since. It’s so many things in one, but it’s also so uniquely Pokemon that I love it. It feels like the type of game ripe to take over the world.
It’s also incredibly funny. The way it uses physical comedy gags so naturally is aces
It’s also incredibly funny. The way it uses physical comedy gags so naturally is aces
Pokemon Pokopia Won Me Over With Its Comedy and Charm | Restart
Pokemon Pokopia is an interesting blend of cozy life sim and weird Pokemon game. After playing it for roughly 90 minutes, we walked away beyond excited to discover more of its world and inhabitants.
www.restart.run
February 11, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Chatting with Jesse about Pokopia has me oh so much more interested. The habitats being a sort of puzzle method of crafting your own pokemon wildlife centre sounds ace
Shocked it took until hands-on previews for people to come around to Pokopia being similar to Viva Pinata when the debut trailer was 10000% VP coded
February 11, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Shocked it took until hands-on previews for people to come around to Pokopia being similar to Viva Pinata when the debut trailer was 10000% VP coded
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I played Pokemon Pokopia and have not stopped thinking about it since. It’s so many things in one, but it’s also so uniquely Pokemon that I love it. It feels like the type of game ripe to take over the world.
It’s also incredibly funny. The way it uses physical comedy gags so naturally is aces
It’s also incredibly funny. The way it uses physical comedy gags so naturally is aces
Pokemon Pokopia Won Me Over With Its Comedy and Charm | Restart
Pokemon Pokopia is an interesting blend of cozy life sim and weird Pokemon game. After playing it for roughly 90 minutes, we walked away beyond excited to discover more of its world and inhabitants.
www.restart.run
February 11, 2026 at 2:11 PM
I played Pokemon Pokopia and have not stopped thinking about it since. It’s so many things in one, but it’s also so uniquely Pokemon that I love it. It feels like the type of game ripe to take over the world.
It’s also incredibly funny. The way it uses physical comedy gags so naturally is aces
It’s also incredibly funny. The way it uses physical comedy gags so naturally is aces
Pre-Rift number two!
February 11, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Pre-Rift number two!