Meg Pelliccio
@megpelliccio.bsky.social
Read. Write. Game. | Executive Editor @ TheGamer | email: meg.p@thegamer.com | she/her | Tell me about your FFXIV community events!
A big shout out to @marvelouseurope.bsky.social for ensuring I stay warm and toasty this winter 🐮 thank you!!
December 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
A big shout out to @marvelouseurope.bsky.social for ensuring I stay warm and toasty this winter 🐮 thank you!!
I can't believe none of the top five items chosen as the most sought-after FFXIV items this Christmas are minions. Is it just me who obsesses over them this much? 🤣
Can't fault the top pick though, we all saw that coming!
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Can't fault the top pick though, we all saw that coming!
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The FF14 Community Has Spoken, These Are The Most Coveted Items We Want Under Our Starlight Celebration Trees
The votes are in and these are the in-game items players want most this Christmas.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I can't believe none of the top five items chosen as the most sought-after FFXIV items this Christmas are minions. Is it just me who obsesses over them this much? 🤣
Can't fault the top pick though, we all saw that coming!
www.thegamer.com/final-fantas...
Can't fault the top pick though, we all saw that coming!
www.thegamer.com/final-fantas...
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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
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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...
If you've got me on Insta, this will come as no surprise, but I went out to Dubai for the Red Bull Tetris World Finals!
It was absolutely incredible, you have to see Tetris being played on the Dubai Frame to really understand the scope of it!
It was absolutely incredible, you have to see Tetris being played on the Dubai Frame to really understand the scope of it!
a tetris game has a score of 72664 and lines of 20
ALT: a tetris game has a score of 72664 and lines of 20
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December 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
If you've got me on Insta, this will come as no surprise, but I went out to Dubai for the Red Bull Tetris World Finals!
It was absolutely incredible, you have to see Tetris being played on the Dubai Frame to really understand the scope of it!
It was absolutely incredible, you have to see Tetris being played on the Dubai Frame to really understand the scope of it!
I also had the chance to speak with Jonathan Blow about his upcoming puzzle game, Order of the Sinking Star!
You can check out the interview here:
www.thegamer.com/order-of-the...
You can check out the interview here:
www.thegamer.com/order-of-the...
Jonathan Blow Says Order Of The Sinking Star Has “Much Higher” Puzzle Quality Than Braid Or The Witness
I spoke with Jonathan Blow about his upcoming puzzle game, Order of the Sinking Star.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I also had the chance to speak with Jonathan Blow about his upcoming puzzle game, Order of the Sinking Star!
You can check out the interview here:
www.thegamer.com/order-of-the...
You can check out the interview here:
www.thegamer.com/order-of-the...
Forgot to post this as I'm away, but here's my GOTY list for 2025! No prizes for guessing which game is top...
www.thegamer.com/game-of-the-...
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Game Of The Year 2025 - Editor’s Pick, Meg Pelliccio
Here are all the games I annoyed the team with this year because I wouldn't stop talking about them.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Forgot to post this as I'm away, but here's my GOTY list for 2025! No prizes for guessing which game is top...
www.thegamer.com/game-of-the-...
www.thegamer.com/game-of-the-...
Day one in Dubai let's go! #redbulltetris
December 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Day one in Dubai let's go! #redbulltetris
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Kotaku Is Looking for Freelance Contributors - Kotaku
We're looking for thoughtful writers to help with covering news, reporting, and more
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December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Come help us write articles for the internet made by humans https://kotaku.com/kotaku-is-looking-for-freelance-contributors-2000650081
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My review is up for Octopath Traveler 0! It's got some blemishes, but hot damn, it's got heart. Easily the best story in the series, and unequivocally the boldest.
www.thegamer.com/octopath-tra...
www.thegamer.com/octopath-tra...
Octopath Traveler 0 Review - Stay For The Story
Scattered gameplay issues aside, Octopath Traveler 0's bold storytelling and surprisingly decent town-building combine to forge a fantastic RPG.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
My review is up for Octopath Traveler 0! It's got some blemishes, but hot damn, it's got heart. Easily the best story in the series, and unequivocally the boldest.
www.thegamer.com/octopath-tra...
www.thegamer.com/octopath-tra...
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Cosmic Invasion is yet another great beat ‘em up from the masters at Tribute, although Shredder’s Revenge still stands as my all-time favourite. My review: www.thegamer.com/marvel-cosmi...
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Doesn’t Steal TMNT’s Crown, But It’s Still Marvellous
Cosmic Invasion’s varied roster and standout tag team mechanic make it a fantastic brawler, even if it doesn’t quite reach the heights of TMNT.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Cosmic Invasion is yet another great beat ‘em up from the masters at Tribute, although Shredder’s Revenge still stands as my all-time favourite. My review: www.thegamer.com/marvel-cosmi...
Big thank you and merry Christmas to @insertcoin.bsky.social who sent me this amazing advent calendar.
Presumably I'm meant to start the 12 days of Christmas on the 12th but it's so tempting to start now! 🤩
Presumably I'm meant to start the 12 days of Christmas on the 12th but it's so tempting to start now! 🤩
December 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Big thank you and merry Christmas to @insertcoin.bsky.social who sent me this amazing advent calendar.
Presumably I'm meant to start the 12 days of Christmas on the 12th but it's so tempting to start now! 🤩
Presumably I'm meant to start the 12 days of Christmas on the 12th but it's so tempting to start now! 🤩
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For the first few hours, I really didn’t get what Kirby Air Riders was going for. I haven’t been able to put it down since it clicked, though, and don’t plan on it anytime soon! My review: www.thegamer.com/kirby-air-ri...
If You Can Stomach The Chaos, Kirby Air Riders Is Something Special
Kirby Air Riders is weird, wild, and occasionally frustrating, but a total blast if you give into its mayhem.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
For the first few hours, I really didn’t get what Kirby Air Riders was going for. I haven’t been able to put it down since it clicked, though, and don’t plan on it anytime soon! My review: www.thegamer.com/kirby-air-ri...
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Kirby Air Riders is one of the strangest racers I've ever played, but it's one that I expect I'll be very into www.thegamer.com/kirby-air-ri...
Be Warned: Kirby Air Riders Is Nothing Like Mario Kart
Kirby Air Riders isn't like any other kart racer, which could end up being its biggest strength or biggest weakness.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Kirby Air Riders is one of the strangest racers I've ever played, but it's one that I expect I'll be very into www.thegamer.com/kirby-air-ri...
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Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment (also known as Jade takes far too many screenshots of Zelda simulator) delivers when it comes to fierce combat and heartfelt storytelling.
It's a surprisingly evocative prequel to Tears of the Kingdom that shakes up the musou formula in some worthwhile ways.
It's a surprisingly evocative prequel to Tears of the Kingdom that shakes up the musou formula in some worthwhile ways.
November 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment (also known as Jade takes far too many screenshots of Zelda simulator) delivers when it comes to fierce combat and heartfelt storytelling.
It's a surprisingly evocative prequel to Tears of the Kingdom that shakes up the musou formula in some worthwhile ways.
It's a surprisingly evocative prequel to Tears of the Kingdom that shakes up the musou formula in some worthwhile ways.
Eric was such a big part of the team and was the face of TheGamer in the US. He worked so hard and cared so much. Please hire him!!
After 6 years with TheGamer, Valnet has decided to shut down features and lay off the entire team, including me.
I don't know what's next for me but I intend to stay in games, whether that's at another outlet, consulting, or PR. If you have any leads, I'd appreciate any help
I don't know what's next for me but I intend to stay in games, whether that's at another outlet, consulting, or PR. If you have any leads, I'd appreciate any help
October 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Eric was such a big part of the team and was the face of TheGamer in the US. He worked so hard and cared so much. Please hire him!!
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If anyone needs a hand with applying to PR roles, please let me know. I’d be more than glad to help.
Sending so much love to anyone who’s been let go ♥️
Sending so much love to anyone who’s been let go ♥️
October 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
If anyone needs a hand with applying to PR roles, please let me know. I’d be more than glad to help.
Sending so much love to anyone who’s been let go ♥️
Sending so much love to anyone who’s been let go ♥️
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Unfortunately, my time as an Editor for TheGamer.com has come to an end.
I met some of the best coworkers I've ever had there, I learned and grew a lot.
If anyone is looking for a journo, especially for guides, reviews, VR, horror, and farming RPGs, I'd love to hear from you.
I met some of the best coworkers I've ever had there, I learned and grew a lot.
If anyone is looking for a journo, especially for guides, reviews, VR, horror, and farming RPGs, I'd love to hear from you.
October 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Unfortunately, my time as an Editor for TheGamer.com has come to an end.
I met some of the best coworkers I've ever had there, I learned and grew a lot.
If anyone is looking for a journo, especially for guides, reviews, VR, horror, and farming RPGs, I'd love to hear from you.
I met some of the best coworkers I've ever had there, I learned and grew a lot.
If anyone is looking for a journo, especially for guides, reviews, VR, horror, and farming RPGs, I'd love to hear from you.
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I got laid off from TheGamer today, along with the entire Features team (go give
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
and
@hallafyre.bsky.social
a follow!)
Needless to say, I'm now looking for work. I'm open to roles in:
-Journalism
-PR
-Copywriting
-Copy editing
-Games writing
-Scriptwriting
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
and
@hallafyre.bsky.social
a follow!)
Needless to say, I'm now looking for work. I'm open to roles in:
-Journalism
-PR
-Copywriting
-Copy editing
-Games writing
-Scriptwriting
October 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I got laid off from TheGamer today, along with the entire Features team (go give
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
and
@hallafyre.bsky.social
a follow!)
Needless to say, I'm now looking for work. I'm open to roles in:
-Journalism
-PR
-Copywriting
-Copy editing
-Games writing
-Scriptwriting
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
and
@hallafyre.bsky.social
a follow!)
Needless to say, I'm now looking for work. I'm open to roles in:
-Journalism
-PR
-Copywriting
-Copy editing
-Games writing
-Scriptwriting
Reposted by Meg Pelliccio
If anyone who was laid off from TheGamer today has a piece they were working on and need a home for, Skybox wants to hear from you, and we pay pretty well.
We can't make up for you being laid off, but we'll do what we can.
We can't make up for you being laid off, but we'll do what we can.
Valnet unfortunately let go of the entire TheGamer features team today alongside several other staff members.
Many incredibly talented and hard working writers I've had the pleasure of working with over the past several years.
Many incredibly talented and hard working writers I've had the pleasure of working with over the past several years.
October 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
If anyone who was laid off from TheGamer today has a piece they were working on and need a home for, Skybox wants to hear from you, and we pay pretty well.
We can't make up for you being laid off, but we'll do what we can.
We can't make up for you being laid off, but we'll do what we can.
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Please follow and support what they do next, as all three of them are tremendous talents who deserve the very best.
@funnelchest94.bsky.social
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
@hallafyre.bsky.social
No matter what they end up doing, they're going to kick ass and do themselves proud.
@funnelchest94.bsky.social
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
@hallafyre.bsky.social
No matter what they end up doing, they're going to kick ass and do themselves proud.
October 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Please follow and support what they do next, as all three of them are tremendous talents who deserve the very best.
@funnelchest94.bsky.social
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
@hallafyre.bsky.social
No matter what they end up doing, they're going to kick ass and do themselves proud.
@funnelchest94.bsky.social
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
@hallafyre.bsky.social
No matter what they end up doing, they're going to kick ass and do themselves proud.
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Not the best weekend, but really really proud and excited to share my Ninja Gaiden 4 review :) Definitely my Game of the Year, surprising no one - www.thegamer.com/ninja-gaiden...
Ninja Gaiden 4 Review - Greater Ninja
By delivering brutal combat, high challenge, and interesting characters, Ninja Gaiden 4 is almost everything I dreamed it would be.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Not the best weekend, but really really proud and excited to share my Ninja Gaiden 4 review :) Definitely my Game of the Year, surprising no one - www.thegamer.com/ninja-gaiden...
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The wonderful @megpelliccio.bsky.social wrote this wonderful article about mine and Nora's time at @bcngamefest.bsky.social showcasing the @babystepsgame.bsky.social / @skatestory.com Alternative Controllers!
While at @bcngamefest.bsky.social, one of the absolute highlights were the motion controllers for Baby Steps and Skate Story at the Devolver Digital booths with @nikoheart.com and Nora.
www.thegamer.com/barcelona-ga...
www.thegamer.com/barcelona-ga...
If You Already Thought Baby Steps Was Difficult, Playing It With A Body Motion Controller Will Truly Make You Stumble
Nikoheart and Nora Eichinger challenged gamers at Barcelona Game Fest with their motion controllers for Baby Steps and Skate Story.
www.thegamer.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The wonderful @megpelliccio.bsky.social wrote this wonderful article about mine and Nora's time at @bcngamefest.bsky.social showcasing the @babystepsgame.bsky.social / @skatestory.com Alternative Controllers!
While at @bcngamefest.bsky.social, one of the absolute highlights were the motion controllers for Baby Steps and Skate Story at the Devolver Digital booths with @nikoheart.com and Nora.
www.thegamer.com/barcelona-ga...
www.thegamer.com/barcelona-ga...
If You Already Thought Baby Steps Was Difficult, Playing It With A Body Motion Controller Will Truly Make You Stumble
Nikoheart and Nora Eichinger challenged gamers at Barcelona Game Fest with their motion controllers for Baby Steps and Skate Story.
www.thegamer.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
While at @bcngamefest.bsky.social, one of the absolute highlights were the motion controllers for Baby Steps and Skate Story at the Devolver Digital booths with @nikoheart.com and Nora.
www.thegamer.com/barcelona-ga...
www.thegamer.com/barcelona-ga...
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Impressive that AI has made even something as laborious and depersonalising as app dating worse
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘I realised I’d been ChatGPT-ed into bed’: how ‘Chatfishing’ made finding love on dating apps even weirder
Where once people were duped by soft-focus photos and borrowed chat-up lines, now they have to watch out for computer-generated charm. But it’s one thing to use a witty phrase – another thing entirely...
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Impressive that AI has made even something as laborious and depersonalising as app dating worse
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Today is the last day of @bcngamefest.bsky.social!
The past couple of days have been so fun and it's been great to check out all the indie games ❤️
The past couple of days have been so fun and it's been great to check out all the indie games ❤️
October 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Today is the last day of @bcngamefest.bsky.social!
The past couple of days have been so fun and it's been great to check out all the indie games ❤️
The past couple of days have been so fun and it's been great to check out all the indie games ❤️