Joseph Bradford Is Tired
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Managing Editor, MMORPG.com @mmorpg.com ; Editorial Content Lead, @mtgsalvation.bsky.social ; “Accidental” Bracket 4 editor@mmorpg.com
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Trials and Tribulations
I stared at the screen on the rowing machine in front of me. 100-meter row in just a hair over 17 seconds. The fastest I’ve ever done…
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This was incredibly cathartic to write, especially with everything going on in my life the last few years. We've leap frogged from one emergency to the next, and 2024 has been the worst. But, healing.
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If you're an affected #AshesofCreation dev and are looking to talk about what is happening, our DMs are open here and on Discord. Additionally, you can email our proton account - mmorpgdotcom@pm.me for added security. We will keep all info anonymous, of course.
February 1, 2026 at 4:36 AM
If you're an affected #AshesofCreation dev and are looking to talk about what is happening, our DMs are open here and on Discord. Additionally, you can email our proton account - mmorpgdotcom@pm.me for added security. We will keep all info anonymous, of course.
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Final Fantasy VII is not a subtle video game! It beats you over the head with "Shinra Corporation bad" at every possible opportunity! This isn't subtext! It's text! The remake is even less subtle about this! For God's sake, *this* happens:
February 1, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Final Fantasy VII is not a subtle video game! It beats you over the head with "Shinra Corporation bad" at every possible opportunity! This isn't subtext! It's text! The remake is even less subtle about this! For God's sake, *this* happens:
If you're an affected #AshesofCreation dev and are looking to talk about what is happening, our DMs are open here and on Discord. Additionally, you can email our proton account - mmorpgdotcom@pm.me for added security. We will keep all info anonymous, of course.
February 1, 2026 at 4:36 AM
If you're an affected #AshesofCreation dev and are looking to talk about what is happening, our DMs are open here and on Discord. Additionally, you can email our proton account - mmorpgdotcom@pm.me for added security. We will keep all info anonymous, of course.
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We've updated our article with Theory Forge's reporting of the WARN Act notice reportedly sent to all Ashes of Creation employees, which states that Intrepid undertaking an "entire and permanent plant closing within the meaning of the WARN Act by close of business on February 2nd, 2026"
Ashes of Creation's Steven Sharif Resigned 'In Protest' As Intrepids Board Starts Mass Layoffs At MMO Studio - Update | MMORPG.com
The future of Ashes of Creation seems to be in limbo following the news earlier tonight that its creative director and studio co-founder, Steven Sharif, resigned in protest over the Board of…
www.mmorpg.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:47 AM
We've updated our article with Theory Forge's reporting of the WARN Act notice reportedly sent to all Ashes of Creation employees, which states that Intrepid undertaking an "entire and permanent plant closing within the meaning of the WARN Act by close of business on February 2nd, 2026"
I daresay this was not on any of our Saturday night bingo cards. My heart goes out to those affected by this decision and, hopefully, something can be salvaged here.
The future of Ashes of Creation is up in the air following Steven Sharif and much the leadership's team resignation, while Intrepid's Board reportedly initiates a 'mass layoff' at the studio. www.mmorpg.com/news/ashes-o...
February 1, 2026 at 2:51 AM
I daresay this was not on any of our Saturday night bingo cards. My heart goes out to those affected by this decision and, hopefully, something can be salvaged here.
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straight up Gestapo shit
January 31, 2026 at 8:54 PM
straight up Gestapo shit
I could not make it through Highguard's training mode.
January 31, 2026 at 7:16 AM
I could not make it through Highguard's training mode.
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We are deeply saddened at the news of the passing of Magic legend Kai Budde. His achievements in the game and community go beyond what we could say in one post. Our thoughts go out to Kai's friends and family in this moment.
Remembering Kai Budde: magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
Remembering Kai Budde: magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
January 30, 2026 at 12:59 AM
We are deeply saddened at the news of the passing of Magic legend Kai Budde. His achievements in the game and community go beyond what we could say in one post. Our thoughts go out to Kai's friends and family in this moment.
Remembering Kai Budde: magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
Remembering Kai Budde: magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
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I am watching what is happening in Minneapolis on Ali Velshi and one of the ICE officers (off camera) literally says, “It’s like Call of Duty. Pretty cool huh?” as they shoot whatever it is they are shooting. Agents walking around, guns unholstered for no reason. This is insanity
January 24, 2026 at 4:45 PM
I am watching what is happening in Minneapolis on Ali Velshi and one of the ICE officers (off camera) literally says, “It’s like Call of Duty. Pretty cool huh?” as they shoot whatever it is they are shooting. Agents walking around, guns unholstered for no reason. This is insanity
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ICE is now responsible for 66% of the homicides in Minneapolis this year.
January 24, 2026 at 4:51 PM
ICE is now responsible for 66% of the homicides in Minneapolis this year.
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they went to an emergency room seeking help for their 7 year old child.
ICE arrested the 7 year old and her parents.
the family is here legally.
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
ICE arrested the 7 year old and her parents.
the family is here legally.
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
ICE detains family seeking emergency care for child at Portland hospital
The Venezuelan parents and their 7-year-old daughter entered the U.S. legally.
www.oregonlive.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:06 AM
they went to an emergency room seeking help for their 7 year old child.
ICE arrested the 7 year old and her parents.
the family is here legally.
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
ICE arrested the 7 year old and her parents.
the family is here legally.
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
About to start throwing Orc Armies.
January 24, 2026 at 3:31 AM
About to start throwing Orc Armies.
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I’m not much for religion but if I were, if a line of clergy flew in to freezing weather to line up and oppose me while singing songs of faith, I might be thinking “are we the baddies?”
Singing
January 23, 2026 at 5:09 PM
I’m not much for religion but if I were, if a line of clergy flew in to freezing weather to line up and oppose me while singing songs of faith, I might be thinking “are we the baddies?”
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Fans have gotten more of an inside look at one of the most important studios working for Nintendo from an Xbox showcase than anywhere else
January 22, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Fans have gotten more of an inside look at one of the most important studios working for Nintendo from an Xbox showcase than anywhere else
This is amazing. Todd released it again. youtu.be/LfwaUGyjcXQ?...
I made a game - my friends have no idea it's Skyrim
YouTube video by XP to Level 3
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January 21, 2026 at 9:59 PM
This is amazing. Todd released it again. youtu.be/LfwaUGyjcXQ?...
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An observer arrested in Suth Minneapolis. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 21, 2026 at 9:18 PM
An observer arrested in Suth Minneapolis. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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The cognitive dissonance of constantly reading that I need to spend some time mastering generative AI while not knowing a single person in my industry who uses it to do good work 🤙
January 21, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The cognitive dissonance of constantly reading that I need to spend some time mastering generative AI while not knowing a single person in my industry who uses it to do good work 🤙
I have struggled to find words to write anything for the last day and a half, as I've been packing and stressing over going to China in a few days.
Put on a playlist Leif made for writing that he once shared with me, and the words started to flow. The man is helping me even from beyond the veil.
Put on a playlist Leif made for writing that he once shared with me, and the words started to flow. The man is helping me even from beyond the veil.
January 21, 2026 at 8:58 PM
I have struggled to find words to write anything for the last day and a half, as I've been packing and stressing over going to China in a few days.
Put on a playlist Leif made for writing that he once shared with me, and the words started to flow. The man is helping me even from beyond the veil.
Put on a playlist Leif made for writing that he once shared with me, and the words started to flow. The man is helping me even from beyond the veil.
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Trump in Switzerland: If it wasn't for us, you'd all be speaking German!!
Fact Check: Switzerland's main language is, in fact, German.
Craziest part about Trump's absurd comment is we're now 33 days past the mandated full release of the Epstein Files and Trump is still hiding them like a coward.
Fact Check: Switzerland's main language is, in fact, German.
Craziest part about Trump's absurd comment is we're now 33 days past the mandated full release of the Epstein Files and Trump is still hiding them like a coward.
January 21, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Trump in Switzerland: If it wasn't for us, you'd all be speaking German!!
Fact Check: Switzerland's main language is, in fact, German.
Craziest part about Trump's absurd comment is we're now 33 days past the mandated full release of the Epstein Files and Trump is still hiding them like a coward.
Fact Check: Switzerland's main language is, in fact, German.
Craziest part about Trump's absurd comment is we're now 33 days past the mandated full release of the Epstein Files and Trump is still hiding them like a coward.
Seeing Chef Choi Kang-Rok in Culinary Class Wars evoke the freedom of MMORPGs while making his finals dish was certainly not something I expected to see in this finale.
January 21, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Seeing Chef Choi Kang-Rok in Culinary Class Wars evoke the freedom of MMORPGs while making his finals dish was certainly not something I expected to see in this finale.
Gravity's Union by Coheed and Cambria is one of the best songs this band has done in its 20+ year history by a country mile.
January 20, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Gravity's Union by Coheed and Cambria is one of the best songs this band has done in its 20+ year history by a country mile.
Sending me a quote from the Google AI search result for a game you want us to cover isn't the way to get us to care about your game.
January 20, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Sending me a quote from the Google AI search result for a game you want us to cover isn't the way to get us to care about your game.
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A masterpiece from every angle
January 20, 2026 at 3:47 AM
A masterpiece from every angle
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This is a change in generational demographics -- lotta people died over 10 years and a lotta people came of age--
and the more extremist fundamentalism becomes a chokehold and takes over the conversation, the more regular folks of values & conscience assume there's nothing in there for them.
Duh?
and the more extremist fundamentalism becomes a chokehold and takes over the conversation, the more regular folks of values & conscience assume there's nothing in there for them.
Duh?
Gallup reports a 17-point drop in the percentage of US adults who consider religion an important part of their daily lives — from 66% in 2015 to 49% today. This is among the largest drops in any country over any 10-year period since 2007.
It's NOT a revival.
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
It's NOT a revival.
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
A louder Christian right, not a revival: What Trump is changing in religion
Religion experts weigh in as The White House claims President Donald Trump is the most "pro-faith and pro-religious liberty President in American history."
www.houstonchronicle.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:04 AM
This is a change in generational demographics -- lotta people died over 10 years and a lotta people came of age--
and the more extremist fundamentalism becomes a chokehold and takes over the conversation, the more regular folks of values & conscience assume there's nothing in there for them.
Duh?
and the more extremist fundamentalism becomes a chokehold and takes over the conversation, the more regular folks of values & conscience assume there's nothing in there for them.
Duh?