Jade King
@konayma6.bsky.social
🏳️⚧️ Lead Features Editor at TheGamer/Video game, animation, and queer culture critic. Fruity. Email: jade.k@thegamer.com. She/They.
I’m doing everything in my power to destroy video games.
I’m doing everything in my power to destroy video games.
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Jade King
@konayma6.bsky.social
· Nov 14
No introduction post on here yet so better late than never ✨
I’m Jade King! A trans critic working in video games, animation, and queer culture.
Currently I’m over at TheGamer heading up their features department and have spent the past year trying to figure myself out and do work I’m proud of ❤️
I’m Jade King! A trans critic working in video games, animation, and queer culture.
Currently I’m over at TheGamer heading up their features department and have spent the past year trying to figure myself out and do work I’m proud of ❤️
First day back at work and I’m down with a gnarly ear infection and a fever.
Please send good vibes and painkillers 💀
Please send good vibes and painkillers 💀
January 5, 2026 at 11:17 PM
First day back at work and I’m down with a gnarly ear infection and a fever.
Please send good vibes and painkillers 💀
Please send good vibes and painkillers 💀
This is awful news. Pat was a lovely dude with such a big heart and would do anything for anyone.
Whenever we bumped into each other at an event or caught up online it was like hanging with an old friend. The industry won't be the same without them.
Whenever we bumped into each other at an event or caught up online it was like hanging with an old friend. The industry won't be the same without them.
My love, support and condolences to Pat Dane’s family and closest friends. He will be greatly missed 🖤
January 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM
This is awful news. Pat was a lovely dude with such a big heart and would do anything for anyone.
Whenever we bumped into each other at an event or caught up online it was like hanging with an old friend. The industry won't be the same without them.
Whenever we bumped into each other at an event or caught up online it was like hanging with an old friend. The industry won't be the same without them.
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The Cyberpunk replay is now 35 hours deep and I’m trying to make my V look as cunty as possible. Going for gold 💅
January 2, 2026 at 2:24 PM
The Cyberpunk replay is now 35 hours deep and I’m trying to make my V look as cunty as possible. Going for gold 💅
Three days until I welcome back the utter existential hell that is normal life so here’s a potato gratin we made.
(It was okay…)
(It was okay…)
January 2, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Three days until I welcome back the utter existential hell that is normal life so here’s a potato gratin we made.
(It was okay…)
(It was okay…)
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Reposting to hopefully get more eyes on this. Please spread the word, so artists can check if their shop got lifted & listed.
I’ve seen comments elsewhere say that this is a Shopify issue, and there’s supposedly a way to opt out via email. Not sure if it works, but worth trying.
I’ve seen comments elsewhere say that this is a Shopify issue, and there’s supposedly a way to opt out via email. Not sure if it works, but worth trying.
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but indie creatives with storefronts, be aware that Amazon is beta-testing a program that scrapes the internet via AI and may be offering your products for sale, without your permission. #art #illustrators #indie Video here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DS0b82w...?
www.instagram.com/reel/DS0b82w...?
December 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Reposting to hopefully get more eyes on this. Please spread the word, so artists can check if their shop got lifted & listed.
I’ve seen comments elsewhere say that this is a Shopify issue, and there’s supposedly a way to opt out via email. Not sure if it works, but worth trying.
I’ve seen comments elsewhere say that this is a Shopify issue, and there’s supposedly a way to opt out via email. Not sure if it works, but worth trying.
It’s a wonderful game and you should be playing it! ❤️
Me and @mikedrucker.bsky.social also have the best taste obvs.
Me and @mikedrucker.bsky.social also have the best taste obvs.
Lumines Arise landed on 2 of TheGamer Editors' Best of 2025 lists!
📖 Jade King: https://www.thegamer.com/game-of-the-year-2025-editors-pick-jade-king @konayma6.bsky.social
📖 Mike Drucker: https://www.thegamer.com/game-of-the-year-editors-pick-mike-drucker @mikedrucker.bsky.social
📖 Jade King: https://www.thegamer.com/game-of-the-year-2025-editors-pick-jade-king @konayma6.bsky.social
📖 Mike Drucker: https://www.thegamer.com/game-of-the-year-editors-pick-mike-drucker @mikedrucker.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
It’s a wonderful game and you should be playing it! ❤️
Me and @mikedrucker.bsky.social also have the best taste obvs.
Me and @mikedrucker.bsky.social also have the best taste obvs.
Carol Sturka is my spirit animal.
(I’ve spent my festive break hyperfixating over Pluribus and playing way too much Cyberpunk on the new PC)
(I’ve spent my festive break hyperfixating over Pluribus and playing way too much Cyberpunk on the new PC)
December 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Carol Sturka is my spirit animal.
(I’ve spent my festive break hyperfixating over Pluribus and playing way too much Cyberpunk on the new PC)
(I’ve spent my festive break hyperfixating over Pluribus and playing way too much Cyberpunk on the new PC)
Gosh this looks lovely.
Naoko Yamada and Science Saru are on such a killer run right now.
Naoko Yamada and Science Saru are on such a killer run right now.
First trailer for "Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia" anime series by Science Saru studio.
Directed by Naoko Yamada & Abel Gongora.
Character designer & Animation director : Kenichi Yoshida.
Based on the manga by Tomato Soup.
Coming in July 2026.
Full video >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqB3...
Directed by Naoko Yamada & Abel Gongora.
Character designer & Animation director : Kenichi Yoshida.
Based on the manga by Tomato Soup.
Coming in July 2026.
Full video >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqB3...
December 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Gosh this looks lovely.
Naoko Yamada and Science Saru are on such a killer run right now.
Naoko Yamada and Science Saru are on such a killer run right now.
The Boxing Day hangover cat has a quest for you.
December 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The Boxing Day hangover cat has a quest for you.
Absolutely smashed the family beer pong tournament this year 🍻
I rarely drink but man if this isn’t an excuse to get battered 😴
I rarely drink but man if this isn’t an excuse to get battered 😴
December 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Absolutely smashed the family beer pong tournament this year 🍻
I rarely drink but man if this isn’t an excuse to get battered 😴
I rarely drink but man if this isn’t an excuse to get battered 😴
Bella just keeps walking up to family members and giving them their paw in exchange for pets 😭
December 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Bella just keeps walking up to family members and giving them their paw in exchange for pets 😭
My mum has me tearing up opening presents 😭
(She also got me pyjamas she described as ‘really shite so you can take them back’)
(She also got me pyjamas she described as ‘really shite so you can take them back’)
December 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
My mum has me tearing up opening presents 😭
(She also got me pyjamas she described as ‘really shite so you can take them back’)
(She also got me pyjamas she described as ‘really shite so you can take them back’)
I'm tempted to build my own system again, but I don't suppose anyone has any solid pre-built 1440p gaming systems they'd recommend?
Tax bill was far less than expected this year and I've been meaning to upgrade for a while 👀
Tax bill was far less than expected this year and I've been meaning to upgrade for a while 👀
December 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I'm tempted to build my own system again, but I don't suppose anyone has any solid pre-built 1440p gaming systems they'd recommend?
Tax bill was far less than expected this year and I've been meaning to upgrade for a while 👀
Tax bill was far less than expected this year and I've been meaning to upgrade for a while 👀
It's great that the Fortnite Harry Potter skins are all generic as fuck, but I'm getting a good laugh out of the Hogwarts rims.
'Nice chrome alloys, Potter."
Please don't buy any of these.
'Nice chrome alloys, Potter."
Please don't buy any of these.
December 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
It's great that the Fortnite Harry Potter skins are all generic as fuck, but I'm getting a good laugh out of the Hogwarts rims.
'Nice chrome alloys, Potter."
Please don't buy any of these.
'Nice chrome alloys, Potter."
Please don't buy any of these.
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Following yesterday's drama surrounding Larian's use of Gen AI, here's a follow-up interview piece with Swen about how the studio is using the techology alongside machine learning.
www.thegamer.com/swen-vincke-...
www.thegamer.com/swen-vincke-...
December 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Following yesterday's drama surrounding Larian's use of Gen AI, here's a follow-up interview piece with Swen about how the studio is using the techology alongside machine learning.
www.thegamer.com/swen-vincke-...
www.thegamer.com/swen-vincke-...
Following yesterday's drama surrounding Larian's use of Gen AI, here's a follow-up interview piece with Swen about how the studio is using the techology alongside machine learning.
www.thegamer.com/swen-vincke-...
www.thegamer.com/swen-vincke-...
December 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Following yesterday's drama surrounding Larian's use of Gen AI, here's a follow-up interview piece with Swen about how the studio is using the techology alongside machine learning.
www.thegamer.com/swen-vincke-...
www.thegamer.com/swen-vincke-...
If you need a machine to automate the process of making art for you then you probably shouldn’t be making art at all.
December 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
If you need a machine to automate the process of making art for you then you probably shouldn’t be making art at all.
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i get the sense that ppl who are super into AI think that AI skeptics are only against it for moral reasons, which is part of it (and is also true for me). but another issue i have with it is that it is actually bad at what it is supposed to do, with no way to improve (look up "AI plateau" for info)
just to see what would happen i asked gemini AI to write something in my writing voice (goodness knows there is plenty of it online to check against) and it was absolutely nothing like me at all. idk if this is comforting per se but it was very funny to me
December 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
i get the sense that ppl who are super into AI think that AI skeptics are only against it for moral reasons, which is part of it (and is also true for me). but another issue i have with it is that it is actually bad at what it is supposed to do, with no way to improve (look up "AI plateau" for info)
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My monster project kicks off today. Earlier this year, I wrote a review for Metal Gear Solid Delta, questioning why we remake games. To answer that, I spoke to five major studios about how and why they remake games. First up is, of course, Metal Gear. www.inverse.com/gaming/konam...
'Metal Gear Solid Delta' Producer Wouldn’t Change A Thing About His Controversial Remake
Why do we produce video game remakes? We talk to the director of Metal Gear Solid Delta about reimagining Kojima's classic.
www.inverse.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:16 PM
My monster project kicks off today. Earlier this year, I wrote a review for Metal Gear Solid Delta, questioning why we remake games. To answer that, I spoke to five major studios about how and why they remake games. First up is, of course, Metal Gear. www.inverse.com/gaming/konam...
Tried logging on and using main twitter again and man I don’t have the mental energy for it anymore 😴
Not in my current job at very least.
Not in my current job at very least.
December 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Tried logging on and using main twitter again and man I don’t have the mental energy for it anymore 😴
Not in my current job at very least.
Not in my current job at very least.
Brainrot has infiltrated the cute farming game.
December 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Brainrot has infiltrated the cute farming game.
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Here's my big interview piece with Larian Studios' founder Swen Vincke on the development of Divinity, learning from Baldur's Gate 3, potential companions, and so much more 👀
Chuffed with this one so please share! #Divinity @larianstudios.com
www.thegamer.com/larian-studi...
Chuffed with this one so please share! #Divinity @larianstudios.com
www.thegamer.com/larian-studi...
Larian Studios’ Swen Vincke On Divinity Following In The Early Access Footsteps Of Baldur's Gate 3
After the global success of Baldur's Gate 3, we sit down with Larian Studios founder Swen Vincke to talk all things Divinity.
www.thegamer.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Here's my big interview piece with Larian Studios' founder Swen Vincke on the development of Divinity, learning from Baldur's Gate 3, potential companions, and so much more 👀
Chuffed with this one so please share! #Divinity @larianstudios.com
www.thegamer.com/larian-studi...
Chuffed with this one so please share! #Divinity @larianstudios.com
www.thegamer.com/larian-studi...
Here's my big interview piece with Larian Studios' founder Swen Vincke on the development of Divinity, learning from Baldur's Gate 3, potential companions, and so much more 👀
Chuffed with this one so please share! #Divinity @larianstudios.com
www.thegamer.com/larian-studi...
Chuffed with this one so please share! #Divinity @larianstudios.com
www.thegamer.com/larian-studi...
Larian Studios’ Swen Vincke On Divinity Following In The Early Access Footsteps Of Baldur's Gate 3
After the global success of Baldur's Gate 3, we sit down with Larian Studios founder Swen Vincke to talk all things Divinity.
www.thegamer.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Here's my big interview piece with Larian Studios' founder Swen Vincke on the development of Divinity, learning from Baldur's Gate 3, potential companions, and so much more 👀
Chuffed with this one so please share! #Divinity @larianstudios.com
www.thegamer.com/larian-studi...
Chuffed with this one so please share! #Divinity @larianstudios.com
www.thegamer.com/larian-studi...