Lloyd Coombes
@lloydcoombes.bsky.social
Contributing Editor, Escapist. Tech, gaming, and fitness freelancer seen at IGN, Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar, Tom’s Guide & many more.
'Next month sees big updates for Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4 – here’s why it’s a crucial time for both'
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Next month sees big updates for Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4 - here’s why it’s a crucial time for both - The Escapist
Both Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2 are getting some big updates next month, with two titans of the ARPG going head-to-head.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
'Next month sees big updates for Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4 – here’s why it’s a crucial time for both'
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'Despite Call of Duty Black Ops 7's review bombing, I think we should embrace its weirdness'
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We should embrace the weirdness of the Call of Duty Black Ops 7 campaign
Despite Call of Duty Black Ops 7's review bombs, I'm having a blast – and I think we should embrace its weirdness and enjoy the ride.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
'Despite Call of Duty Black Ops 7's review bombing, I think we should embrace its weirdness'
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After months of fans asking for it, Bungie reveals Destiny 2's next roadmap for Renegades and beyond, admits Edge of Fate was 'the wrong path'
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After months of fans asking for it, Bungie reveals Destiny 2's next roadmap for Renegades and beyond, admits Edge of Fate was 'the wrong path' - The Escapist
Finally, Destiny 2 has a roadmap for Renegades and its launch, and Bungie is making big changes since the Edge of Fate expansion.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
After months of fans asking for it, Bungie reveals Destiny 2's next roadmap for Renegades and beyond, admits Edge of Fate was 'the wrong path'
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My full ARC Raiders review is here.
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ARC Raiders review: Third person social experiment - The Escapist
ARC Raiders has arrived, and it's one of the most unique gaming experiences of 2025 without necessarily breaking the extraction shooter mold.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
My full ARC Raiders review is here.
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Interviewed the Hearthstone team for @escapistmag.bsky.social to talk Across the Timeways!
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Hearthstone: Across the Timeways devs on making time-travel work, and why now was the right time to dig into Warcraft realities - The Escapist
The new Hearthstone expansion, Across the Timeways, is here. We sat down with the team to talk about the new mechanics, theming, and artwork.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Interviewed the Hearthstone team for @escapistmag.bsky.social to talk Across the Timeways!
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I’ve been playing on the Steam Deck for years, and Valve just fixed my biggest issue with its handheld PC out of nowhere
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I've been playing on the Steam Deck for years, and Valve just fixed my biggest issue with its handheld PC out of nowhere - The Escapist
A new Steam Deck update makes a huge difference for anyone bogged down by regular downloads - here's what's included starting today.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I’ve been playing on the Steam Deck for years, and Valve just fixed my biggest issue with its handheld PC out of nowhere
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Probably won't be doing many reviews in my current role, but got to flex my love for Football Manager with this one for @escapistmag.bsky.social
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Football Manager 26 review: The Purple Patch is over - The Escapist
Football Manager 26 is finally bringing the dugout sim back after a hiatus, but it's not quite a title contender this year.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Probably won't be doing many reviews in my current role, but got to flex my love for Football Manager with this one for @escapistmag.bsky.social
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Genuinely adore this 8BitDo keyboard and mouse combo, that reminds me of a simpler time.
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If the next-gen Xbox doesn't have a retro-style keyboard and mouse like this one, I don't want it - The Escapist
I've been using the 8BitDo Retro 87 keyboard and mouse combo, and have found the Xbox version to be a nostalgic delight.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Genuinely adore this 8BitDo keyboard and mouse combo, that reminds me of a simpler time.
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A real career highlight to chat to @magic.wizards.com and @suckerpunchprod.bsky.social about the PlayStation Secret Lair drop, including the exclusive reveal of The Ghost of Yotei, Atsu!
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Exclusive: Ghost of Yotei Joins Magic's PlayStation x Secret Lair Crossover - IGN
IGN's got an exclusive look at the new Ghost of Yotei card from Magic: The Gathering's Secret Lair x PlayStation set. Plus, we talk to Wizards of the Coast and Sucker Punch about the developer's invol...
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October 22, 2025 at 9:57 PM
A real career highlight to chat to @magic.wizards.com and @suckerpunchprod.bsky.social about the PlayStation Secret Lair drop, including the exclusive reveal of The Ghost of Yotei, Atsu!
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I've joined @escapistmag.bsky.social as Contributing Editor, starting today 🎉
Excited to get started. PR and pals, I'm on lloyd[at]escapistmagazine[dot]com
Excited to get started. PR and pals, I'm on lloyd[at]escapistmagazine[dot]com
October 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
I've joined @escapistmag.bsky.social as Contributing Editor, starting today 🎉
Excited to get started. PR and pals, I'm on lloyd[at]escapistmagazine[dot]com
Excited to get started. PR and pals, I'm on lloyd[at]escapistmagazine[dot]com
Catch me back at Tom's Guide talking about the ROG Xbox Ally, Microsoft's messaging, and why the next generation could be genuinely quite exciting.
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ROG Xbox Ally isn't an Xbox, but it feels like the start of something big
If everything is an Xbox, what is an Xbox?
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October 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Catch me back at Tom's Guide talking about the ROG Xbox Ally, Microsoft's messaging, and why the next generation could be genuinely quite exciting.
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Got to help with an exclusive Pokemon card reveal for IGN, so that's pretty neat!
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Exclusive: First Look at Two New Phantasmal Flames Pokémon Cards in English - IGN
IGN's got an exclusive first look at two cards from the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution expansion, Phantasmal Flames, including an adorable full-art offering.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Got to help with an exclusive Pokemon card reveal for IGN, so that's pretty neat!
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Really happy to be back on the Epic Games Store talking @path-of-exile.bsky.social
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5 reasons to pick up Path of Exile 2, the early access ARPG that keeps on giving
Path of Exile 2 is a fantastic ARPG that offers all the gore and loot you could want, and it’s not even finished yet.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Really happy to be back on the Epic Games Store talking @path-of-exile.bsky.social
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I'm back at @gamesradarplus.bsky.social to talk Borderlands 4, Destiny 2, and why I'm drawn to one and not the other right now.
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Borderlands 4 is hitting at a perfect time with Destiny’s lull – and I hope Bungie takes the hint
Opinion | When is a game a hobby? When does a hobby feel like work?
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September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I'm back at @gamesradarplus.bsky.social to talk Borderlands 4, Destiny 2, and why I'm drawn to one and not the other right now.
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Super duper proud to have made my guides debut for IGN, and working on Borderlands 4, no less!
My first pieces have _just_ gone live but expect more this week!
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My first pieces have _just_ gone live but expect more this week!
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September 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Super duper proud to have made my guides debut for IGN, and working on Borderlands 4, no less!
My first pieces have _just_ gone live but expect more this week!
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My first pieces have _just_ gone live but expect more this week!
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Surprise! I'm back at Dexerto to help out with EA FC 26 wiki coverage.
Very cool to be back with the team, even if it is just for a little while.
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Very cool to be back with the team, even if it is just for a little while.
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Career Mode vs Live Start Points
EA FC 25 introduced Live Start Points, but in Career Mode in EA FC 26, there are more to choose from, including at launch. Here, we’ll cover what makes them different from starting a ‘standard’ Career...
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September 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Surprise! I'm back at Dexerto to help out with EA FC 26 wiki coverage.
Very cool to be back with the team, even if it is just for a little while.
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Very cool to be back with the team, even if it is just for a little while.
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Not only am I really enjoying Silksong, but I’m helping out the lovely folks at Gamesradar with guides over the course of this weekend.
Look out for my coverage soon!
Look out for my coverage soon!
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September 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Not only am I really enjoying Silksong, but I’m helping out the lovely folks at Gamesradar with guides over the course of this weekend.
Look out for my coverage soon!
Look out for my coverage soon!
#FootballManager26 has been revealed, and you can make the signing of the summer by bringing me into your squad for the new season.
Not scouted me yet? Here’s a (very modest) look at my stats ⚽️🧵
Not scouted me yet? Here’s a (very modest) look at my stats ⚽️🧵
September 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
#FootballManager26 has been revealed, and you can make the signing of the summer by bringing me into your squad for the new season.
Not scouted me yet? Here’s a (very modest) look at my stats ⚽️🧵
Not scouted me yet? Here’s a (very modest) look at my stats ⚽️🧵
Took a look at Helldivers 2 on Xbox for @techradar.com, and can confirm it's just as fun.
Wish there was cross-progression, though!
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Wish there was cross-progression, though!
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Helldivers 2 on Xbox successfully brings the madness to a new squadron, and it’s a must-play for fresh recruits
Redeploying on team green
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September 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Took a look at Helldivers 2 on Xbox for @techradar.com, and can confirm it's just as fun.
Wish there was cross-progression, though!
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Wish there was cross-progression, though!
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Happy New Path of Exile 2 Update day to everyone who celebrates.
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August 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Happy New Path of Exile 2 Update day to everyone who celebrates.
Returned to Kirby and the Forgotten Land for the @techradar.com review of the Switch 2 version, thanks to the delightful @robdwiar.bsky.social
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Kirby and The Forgotten Land’s Star-Crossed World is another fantastic Switch 2 game that won’t change your mind if you didn’t love the original
By tying new areas to the original stages, Star-Crossed World makes The Forgotten Land feel surprisingly quaint
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August 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Returned to Kirby and the Forgotten Land for the @techradar.com review of the Switch 2 version, thanks to the delightful @robdwiar.bsky.social
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Looking for a guide on Magic's new Spider-Man set and where to buy?
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Where To Buy Magic: The Gathering x Spider-Man Cards Ahead Of Next Month's Launch - IGN
Magic: The Gathering's hotly-anticipated Spider-Man set arrives in a few weeks, and it's packed with options for collectors and players alike.
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August 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Looking for a guide on Magic's new Spider-Man set and where to buy?
Got you covered!
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Got you covered!
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