Josh
@joshmck.bsky.social
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@joshmck.bsky.social
· Dec 31
Here's a list of all the games I've finished (or played extensively) in 2024.
Think this might've been one of my favourite years to-date, not just for new games but also several older titles too - in particular multiple entries from the Final Fantasy series.
Think this might've been one of my favourite years to-date, not just for new games but also several older titles too - in particular multiple entries from the Final Fantasy series.
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The Underground Laboratory
'Resident Evil 2'
PlayStation
Capcom Sound Team
'Resident Evil 2'
PlayStation
Capcom Sound Team
October 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The Underground Laboratory
'Resident Evil 2'
PlayStation
Capcom Sound Team
'Resident Evil 2'
PlayStation
Capcom Sound Team
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Opening
'Resident Evil 3: Nemesis'
PlayStation
'Resident Evil 3: Nemesis'
PlayStation
October 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Opening
'Resident Evil 3: Nemesis'
PlayStation
'Resident Evil 3: Nemesis'
PlayStation
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It's been one year since I was laid off, and my contract with Blizzard ends in two months. I'm still looking for my next role as a senior writer or narrative designer!
I have over 8 years of experience working in AAA games from live service MMOs to single player. You can find my work on my website.
I have over 8 years of experience working in AAA games from live service MMOs to single player. You can find my work on my website.
Portfolio — Hazel Monforton
Senior Narrative Designer (2021—2024)
hazelmonforton.com
July 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
It's been one year since I was laid off, and my contract with Blizzard ends in two months. I'm still looking for my next role as a senior writer or narrative designer!
I have over 8 years of experience working in AAA games from live service MMOs to single player. You can find my work on my website.
I have over 8 years of experience working in AAA games from live service MMOs to single player. You can find my work on my website.
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Hello. About a year and a half ago, some guy called Ralph asked me if I wanted to make a new videogame website.
We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.
We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.
This Week in Videogames - TWIV
Covering the important things happening in the world of videogames. News, reviews, and insights without ads or filler content.
thisweekinvideogames.com
July 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Hello. About a year and a half ago, some guy called Ralph asked me if I wanted to make a new videogame website.
We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.
We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.
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Cool news - I'm back at Eurogamer to help out over the Switch 2 launch! One of my first assignments is delving into why Kamek is such a bastard who never gives you what you want.
How to get the Kamek item and Kamek unlocks in Mario Kart World
How to get the Kamek item in Mario Kart World, including a look at everything we know about how Kamek unlocks work.
www.eurogamer.net
June 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Cool news - I'm back at Eurogamer to help out over the Switch 2 launch! One of my first assignments is delving into why Kamek is such a bastard who never gives you what you want.
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If you are pissed about the complete gutting of Polygon like I am, please consider donating to our fundraiser for all the great people who lost their jobs.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-po...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-po...
Donate to Support Polygon Workers and the Vox Media Union, organized by Ashok Selvam
On Thursday, May 1, Vox Media announced the sale of beloved video game s… Ashok Selvam needs your support for Support Polygon Workers and the Vox Media Union
www.gofundme.com
May 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
If you are pissed about the complete gutting of Polygon like I am, please consider donating to our fundraiser for all the great people who lost their jobs.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-po...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-po...
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I’m taking part in the walk 100 miles in May challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK! Would greatly appreciate a donation if you can spare one, or a share for visibility. I can offer cute post-walk dog pics in exchange 😄 fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/eileens...
Eileen's Giving Page
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I’m going to be doing the Walk 100 Miles Challenge this May to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Please show your support and help fund life-saving rese...
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org
May 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I’m taking part in the walk 100 miles in May challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK! Would greatly appreciate a donation if you can spare one, or a share for visibility. I can offer cute post-walk dog pics in exchange 😄 fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/eileens...
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What's next for me is TBC, and while I work that out, if you're in need of a (very) experienced editor and writer for guides, service, and news - freelance or otherwise - I'm available!
May 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
What's next for me is TBC, and while I work that out, if you're in need of a (very) experienced editor and writer for guides, service, and news - freelance or otherwise - I'm available!
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I was impacted by this, as was almost all of my incredible co-workers.
Please, if you have a leads for a passionate guides writer who has covered complex games like Destiny, done reviews, previews, and more, please let me know!
Please, if you have a leads for a passionate guides writer who has covered complex games like Destiny, done reviews, previews, and more, please let me know!
Breaking: Polygon sold to Valnet and hit with massive layoffs
Here's @ethangach.bsky.social report.
kotaku.com/polygon-sold...
Here's @ethangach.bsky.social report.
kotaku.com/polygon-sold...
Polygon Sold To Valnet And Hit With Mass Layoffs
One of the biggest gaming sites around was just blown up
kotaku.com
May 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I was impacted by this, as was almost all of my incredible co-workers.
Please, if you have a leads for a passionate guides writer who has covered complex games like Destiny, done reviews, previews, and more, please let me know!
Please, if you have a leads for a passionate guides writer who has covered complex games like Destiny, done reviews, previews, and more, please let me know!
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A few years back, my brother spent over a year fighting for his life in need of a full liver transplant, then through complications & a longer than expected recovery.
To stave off dialysis, (it was brutal last time & his kids shouldn't have to see him like that), he's in need of a kidney.
To stave off dialysis, (it was brutal last time & his kids shouldn't have to see him like that), he's in need of a kidney.
Kevin O'Leary Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?
Kevin O'Leary Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?
www.nkr.org
April 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A few years back, my brother spent over a year fighting for his life in need of a full liver transplant, then through complications & a longer than expected recovery.
To stave off dialysis, (it was brutal last time & his kids shouldn't have to see him like that), he's in need of a kidney.
To stave off dialysis, (it was brutal last time & his kids shouldn't have to see him like that), he's in need of a kidney.
In the last few days, I had the chance to cover the new #BlackOps6 Zombies map Shattered Veil for Eurogamer with a couple of guides - including the main quest easter egg and building the Ray Gun Mark 2 (my personal favourite Wonder Weapon).
Fun guides to put together - both linked below!
Fun guides to put together - both linked below!
April 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
In the last few days, I had the chance to cover the new #BlackOps6 Zombies map Shattered Veil for Eurogamer with a couple of guides - including the main quest easter egg and building the Ray Gun Mark 2 (my personal favourite Wonder Weapon).
Fun guides to put together - both linked below!
Fun guides to put together - both linked below!
Recently had my first guide published on Polygon covering #MonsterHunterWilds, running through all you need to know about Crowns, how to hunt them etc. Was great putting this together and fun getting to write for a new site!
It also got me back into MH again right before TU1 lol
Linked below!
It also got me back into MH again right before TU1 lol
Linked below!
April 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Recently had my first guide published on Polygon covering #MonsterHunterWilds, running through all you need to know about Crowns, how to hunt them etc. Was great putting this together and fun getting to write for a new site!
It also got me back into MH again right before TU1 lol
Linked below!
It also got me back into MH again right before TU1 lol
Linked below!
Circling back to this, something I didn't check was the release of Destiny's past Alphas - D1 was June (3 months before release), and both D1 and D2's Betas were in July (2 months before launch).
So I might have been a bit early here, perhaps May/June will be first playable.
So I might have been a bit early here, perhaps May/June will be first playable.
Gonna make some Bungie-related release timing predictions as I have a fair bit of confidence in their roadmap.
April: Marathon reveals + Alpha begins
May: ROTN in D2 (confirmed) and Apollo reveal
June: More Marathon (Beta?)
July: D2: Apollo launch
Aug/Sept: Marathon beta round 2
April: Marathon reveals + Alpha begins
May: ROTN in D2 (confirmed) and Apollo reveal
June: More Marathon (Beta?)
July: D2: Apollo launch
Aug/Sept: Marathon beta round 2
April 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Circling back to this, something I didn't check was the release of Destiny's past Alphas - D1 was June (3 months before release), and both D1 and D2's Betas were in July (2 months before launch).
So I might have been a bit early here, perhaps May/June will be first playable.
So I might have been a bit early here, perhaps May/June will be first playable.
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If you’re revisiting Shenmue this week off the back of the influential game poll win - or playing for the first time - a reminder I’ve made a missables video to help get the most of your playthrough:
Shenmue missables in order - scenes, moves, trophies and point of no return explained
YouTube video by Matthew Reynolds
youtu.be
April 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
If you’re revisiting Shenmue this week off the back of the influential game poll win - or playing for the first time - a reminder I’ve made a missables video to help get the most of your playthrough:
Gonna make some Bungie-related release timing predictions as I have a fair bit of confidence in their roadmap.
April: Marathon reveals + Alpha begins
May: ROTN in D2 (confirmed) and Apollo reveal
June: More Marathon (Beta?)
July: D2: Apollo launch
Aug/Sept: Marathon beta round 2
April: Marathon reveals + Alpha begins
May: ROTN in D2 (confirmed) and Apollo reveal
June: More Marathon (Beta?)
July: D2: Apollo launch
Aug/Sept: Marathon beta round 2
April 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Gonna make some Bungie-related release timing predictions as I have a fair bit of confidence in their roadmap.
April: Marathon reveals + Alpha begins
May: ROTN in D2 (confirmed) and Apollo reveal
June: More Marathon (Beta?)
July: D2: Apollo launch
Aug/Sept: Marathon beta round 2
April: Marathon reveals + Alpha begins
May: ROTN in D2 (confirmed) and Apollo reveal
June: More Marathon (Beta?)
July: D2: Apollo launch
Aug/Sept: Marathon beta round 2
After seeing more of Switch 2's big three (Mario Kart, DK, and Metroid), I've become much more excited. Free roam MK especially looks sick and I'm very curious to learn more in the upcoming Direct.
Also, shoutout to the Treehouse streams - this two-day showcase was great and felt reminiscent of E3.
Also, shoutout to the Treehouse streams - this two-day showcase was great and felt reminiscent of E3.
April 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
After seeing more of Switch 2's big three (Mario Kart, DK, and Metroid), I've become much more excited. Free roam MK especially looks sick and I'm very curious to learn more in the upcoming Direct.
Also, shoutout to the Treehouse streams - this two-day showcase was great and felt reminiscent of E3.
Also, shoutout to the Treehouse streams - this two-day showcase was great and felt reminiscent of E3.
Man I love the whole vibe of @marathonthegame.bungie.net, always did from that initial reveal, but the music and ARG stuff they got going on is so good.
April 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Man I love the whole vibe of @marathonthegame.bungie.net, always did from that initial reveal, but the music and ARG stuff they got going on is so good.
A year ago today I finished #FF7Rebirth, which I continue to believe is one of the greatest games of all time, and pretty much equal placement with Uncharted 4 as my personal favourite.
No game after U4 has resonated quite like this, and I still love it just as much today.
No game after U4 has resonated quite like this, and I still love it just as much today.
April 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A year ago today I finished #FF7Rebirth, which I continue to believe is one of the greatest games of all time, and pretty much equal placement with Uncharted 4 as my personal favourite.
No game after U4 has resonated quite like this, and I still love it just as much today.
No game after U4 has resonated quite like this, and I still love it just as much today.
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Thank you to all who managed to attend the premiere of my latest review of the 2nd TR Remasters!
If you missed it then you can check the video out here:- www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1EF...
As always any and all shares of this will help me out a bunch 🙏
If you missed it then you can check the video out here:- www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1EF...
As always any and all shares of this will help me out a bunch 🙏
Warr Report: Tomb raider IV - V - VI Remastered Review - SteveOfWarr
YouTube video by Steve Of Warr
www.youtube.com
March 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Thank you to all who managed to attend the premiere of my latest review of the 2nd TR Remasters!
If you missed it then you can check the video out here:- www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1EF...
As always any and all shares of this will help me out a bunch 🙏
If you missed it then you can check the video out here:- www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1EF...
As always any and all shares of this will help me out a bunch 🙏
@grubb.wtf Hey Jeff, would be interested to hear your thoughts on Santa Monica's recent post on Twitter regarding no announcements for God of War at their 20th anniversary events - curious as to whether you meant you have heard something and expected soon ish, or if that was just a general guess?
March 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
@grubb.wtf Hey Jeff, would be interested to hear your thoughts on Santa Monica's recent post on Twitter regarding no announcements for God of War at their 20th anniversary events - curious as to whether you meant you have heard something and expected soon ish, or if that was just a general guess?
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March 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
It's been a while since I've admired how a game presents itself, but the title and save selection screens in #MHWilds have really stood out to me.
Seeing your created character exit a tent overlooking the vast expanse of your current area is some of the best visuals this gen.
Seeing your created character exit a tent overlooking the vast expanse of your current area is some of the best visuals this gen.
March 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
It's been a while since I've admired how a game presents itself, but the title and save selection screens in #MHWilds have really stood out to me.
Seeing your created character exit a tent overlooking the vast expanse of your current area is some of the best visuals this gen.
Seeing your created character exit a tent overlooking the vast expanse of your current area is some of the best visuals this gen.
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If you're wondering how Split Fiction came to be so astonishingly good and how Hazelight mounted what is an impressive swing at back-to-back GOTY releases, I visited the studio and chatted to Fares about the culture & setup there as they finished development: www.vg247.com/hazelight-in...
Inside Hazelight at the climax of Split Fiction’s development, you can see how the seeds of a Game of the Year are sown
"The games industry shouldn’t be only about the money," says Josef Fares, drawing a line in the sand regarding how his studio approaches making games.
www.vg247.com
March 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
If you're wondering how Split Fiction came to be so astonishingly good and how Hazelight mounted what is an impressive swing at back-to-back GOTY releases, I visited the studio and chatted to Fares about the culture & setup there as they finished development: www.vg247.com/hazelight-in...
One of my biggest pet peeves nowadays is when people call old games 'outdated' or act like there's this universal ruleset games must follow. Be it in visuals or gameplay, a lot of opinions are often reductive to the qualities and design philosophies of some older titles.
February 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
One of my biggest pet peeves nowadays is when people call old games 'outdated' or act like there's this universal ruleset games must follow. Be it in visuals or gameplay, a lot of opinions are often reductive to the qualities and design philosophies of some older titles.
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February 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM