Olivia Rolls
@oliviarolls.bsky.social
Games and pop culture journalist. Contributor at Geek Girl Authority. Bylines at The Mary Sue, The Escapist, GameSkinny, ScreenRant, and more. Lover of Pokémon, cozy games, and all things horror.
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Olivia Rolls
@oliviarolls.bsky.social
· Jul 1
I'm in the same boat as most freelancers who were removed from The Escapist's Slack channels following its sale this morning. I'm currently looking for FT or PT work in digital media and come with 2.5 years of experience covering games and pop culture.
Portfolio here: muckrack.com/olivia-rolls...
Portfolio here: muckrack.com/olivia-rolls...
Happy "The Subway" music video Friday! Never getting over Chappell's visuals or this concept.
August 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Happy "The Subway" music video Friday! Never getting over Chappell's visuals or this concept.
I'm floored (again!) by the thoughtful dialogue and all the interactive bits added with the new dating mechanic in Fields of Mistria's third major update. We've all seen the jokes that dating/marriage in most farm and life sims is like giving your partner a lobotomy, but it only gets better here!
July 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I'm floored (again!) by the thoughtful dialogue and all the interactive bits added with the new dating mechanic in Fields of Mistria's third major update. We've all seen the jokes that dating/marriage in most farm and life sims is like giving your partner a lobotomy, but it only gets better here!
I am soooooo excited to actually look like a Pokémon Trainer again. I will be matching with my ace Noivern and I'm going to make it everyone's problem.
Side note: Streaks and gradient hair dye are so back.
Side note: Streaks and gradient hair dye are so back.
July 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I am soooooo excited to actually look like a Pokémon Trainer again. I will be matching with my ace Noivern and I'm going to make it everyone's problem.
Side note: Streaks and gradient hair dye are so back.
Side note: Streaks and gradient hair dye are so back.
After sitting with the news of his passing last week, I wanted to sum up how important James Carter Cathcart's work has been for a generation that grew up with it.
When I finished writing this, I got my roommates to watch Pokémon: The First Movie with me. Thanks again for all the memories.
When I finished writing this, I got my roommates to watch Pokémon: The First Movie with me. Thanks again for all the memories.
July 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
After sitting with the news of his passing last week, I wanted to sum up how important James Carter Cathcart's work has been for a generation that grew up with it.
When I finished writing this, I got my roommates to watch Pokémon: The First Movie with me. Thanks again for all the memories.
When I finished writing this, I got my roommates to watch Pokémon: The First Movie with me. Thanks again for all the memories.
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An reminder to folks that EVERYONE who runs a site from big news sites to tiny fansites are ALL being affected by what's happening.
If you run a site, definitely give it a read. Know that your traffic going down isn't your doing, it's Google fucking everyone over.
nymag.com/intelligence...
If you run a site, definitely give it a read. Know that your traffic going down isn't your doing, it's Google fucking everyone over.
nymag.com/intelligence...
Inside the Media’s Traffic Apocalypse
The whole premise of internet publishing — that you could reach audiences far and wide — is starting to crumble.
nymag.com
July 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
An reminder to folks that EVERYONE who runs a site from big news sites to tiny fansites are ALL being affected by what's happening.
If you run a site, definitely give it a read. Know that your traffic going down isn't your doing, it's Google fucking everyone over.
nymag.com/intelligence...
If you run a site, definitely give it a read. Know that your traffic going down isn't your doing, it's Google fucking everyone over.
nymag.com/intelligence...
Kiki's Delivery Service has been my comfort movie since I got my own place. It hits home when times are tough, and Kiki's resolve never fails to inspire. She's the perfect pick this week!
Read the rest of GGA's Crush of the Week here!
Read the rest of GGA's Crush of the Week here!
July 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Kiki's Delivery Service has been my comfort movie since I got my own place. It hits home when times are tough, and Kiki's resolve never fails to inspire. She's the perfect pick this week!
Read the rest of GGA's Crush of the Week here!
Read the rest of GGA's Crush of the Week here!
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I wrote about the day the president attended the opening of an American concentration camp:
The Grand Opening of an American Concentration Camp
The Republicans are proudly calling it “Alligator Alcatraz.” Let’s call it what it is.
newrepublic.com
July 2, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I wrote about the day the president attended the opening of an American concentration camp:
I'm in the same boat as most freelancers who were removed from The Escapist's Slack channels following its sale this morning. I'm currently looking for FT or PT work in digital media and come with 2.5 years of experience covering games and pop culture.
Portfolio here: muckrack.com/olivia-rolls...
Portfolio here: muckrack.com/olivia-rolls...
July 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I'm in the same boat as most freelancers who were removed from The Escapist's Slack channels following its sale this morning. I'm currently looking for FT or PT work in digital media and come with 2.5 years of experience covering games and pop culture.
Portfolio here: muckrack.com/olivia-rolls...
Portfolio here: muckrack.com/olivia-rolls...
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As of today, my contract with The Escapist has officially been terminated. I’m searching for PT or FT writing or editorial work in the digital media or publishing sphere! I have 10+ years of experience and am eager for a new role. See my portfolio for bylines et al.
Samantha Puc | The Verbal Thing
Samantha Puc is a fat, disabled, lesbian writer and editor who has been working in digital and print media since 2010.
theverbalthing.com
July 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
As of today, my contract with The Escapist has officially been terminated. I’m searching for PT or FT writing or editorial work in the digital media or publishing sphere! I have 10+ years of experience and am eager for a new role. See my portfolio for bylines et al.
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Paste Games is now Endless Mode: infinite possibilities in games, anime, theme parks, and more. www.endlessmode.com/video-games/...
Endless Mode: It's the New Thing
Welcome to Endless Mode: infinite possibilities in games, anime, theme parks, and a whole lot more--like, uh, pinball.
www.endlessmode.com
July 1, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Paste Games is now Endless Mode: infinite possibilities in games, anime, theme parks, and more. www.endlessmode.com/video-games/...
Excited to see where Starsand Island's affection system goes and how it compares to established favorites in the genre!
June 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Excited to see where Starsand Island's affection system goes and how it compares to established favorites in the genre!
While I'm gushing over Yona, I'll also take this moment to say she deserves a second season!
June 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
While I'm gushing over Yona, I'll also take this moment to say she deserves a second season!
From lackluster sprites and landscapes to features that erase community and cut meaningful interaction with a world modeled after our own, there's a lot more in need of fixing than lag and frame drops now that you can play Pokémon Scarlet & Violet on Switch 2.
Find the rest of my deep dive here!
Find the rest of my deep dive here!
June 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
From lackluster sprites and landscapes to features that erase community and cut meaningful interaction with a world modeled after our own, there's a lot more in need of fixing than lag and frame drops now that you can play Pokémon Scarlet & Violet on Switch 2.
Find the rest of my deep dive here!
Find the rest of my deep dive here!
This is the only thing that's actually made me want a Switch 2. Mudkip, my love, if only I didn't need that $500 for rent.
Serebii Reminder: With the Nintendo Switch 2 now available, there are now icons for all Starter Pokémon and a Poké Ball available for user profiles when changing on Nintendo Switch 2.
www.serebii.net
www.serebii.net
June 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
This is the only thing that's actually made me want a Switch 2. Mudkip, my love, if only I didn't need that $500 for rent.
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We're here for you — and this fight isn't over. You can still access abortion in Illinois at our Fairview Heights health center or at Hope Clinic in Granite City.
Need transportation, lodging, or financial assistance in order to access abortion? Call our Regional Logistics Center at 618-607-5080.
Need transportation, lodging, or financial assistance in order to access abortion? Call our Regional Logistics Center at 618-607-5080.
Attorney General Andrew Bailey, who shamelessly tried to interfere with the passage of Amendment 3, has succeeded in halting abortions—at least for now.
www.jezebel.com/missouri-sup...
www.jezebel.com/missouri-sup...
Abortion Banned Again in Missouri Despite State Voting to Overturn Ban
Attorney General Andrew Bailey, who shamelessly tried to interfere with the passage of Amendment 3, has succeeded in halting abortions—at least for now.
www.jezebel.com
May 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
We're here for you — and this fight isn't over. You can still access abortion in Illinois at our Fairview Heights health center or at Hope Clinic in Granite City.
Need transportation, lodging, or financial assistance in order to access abortion? Call our Regional Logistics Center at 618-607-5080.
Need transportation, lodging, or financial assistance in order to access abortion? Call our Regional Logistics Center at 618-607-5080.
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What a day, I was so scared to press the release button. Now it is out for you all to play and hopefully enjoy <3. Whatever happens, I'm so proud of us that we managed get through the three years and are able to celebrate this milestone now :)
✨GAME RELEASE ✨
After three years in the making, our cozy, nostalgic puzzle adventure, Projected Dreams, is out now on Steam and 10% OFF!!
🔦 Recreate shadow silhouettes
🧸 Solve puzzles in multiple ways
✨ Listen to relaxing soundtracks
#IndieGame #IndieGameDev
After three years in the making, our cozy, nostalgic puzzle adventure, Projected Dreams, is out now on Steam and 10% OFF!!
🔦 Recreate shadow silhouettes
🧸 Solve puzzles in multiple ways
✨ Listen to relaxing soundtracks
#IndieGame #IndieGameDev
May 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
What a day, I was so scared to press the release button. Now it is out for you all to play and hopefully enjoy <3. Whatever happens, I'm so proud of us that we managed get through the three years and are able to celebrate this milestone now :)
I had the chance to try out @flawberrystudio.bsky.social's Projected Dreams before launch! It's a comfort to play with the stuff that defined so many childhoods and to see these toys through new eyes. Best part of my winding down routine this month, for sure. Check out my review here!
May 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I had the chance to try out @flawberrystudio.bsky.social's Projected Dreams before launch! It's a comfort to play with the stuff that defined so many childhoods and to see these toys through new eyes. Best part of my winding down routine this month, for sure. Check out my review here!
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A small team of researchers responsible for keeping clinicians up to date on contraception research has been cut. Doctors say they rely on the team's guidance when advising women about contraception.
After CDC cuts, doctors fear women will lose access to contraception research
A small team of researchers responsible for keeping clinicians up to date on contraception research has been cut. Doctors say they rely on the team's guidance when advising women about contraception.
n.pr
May 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A small team of researchers responsible for keeping clinicians up to date on contraception research has been cut. Doctors say they rely on the team's guidance when advising women about contraception.
Time to make things official with Caldarus! Fields of Mistria is adding dating and friendship mechanics in its next major update.
May 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Time to make things official with Caldarus! Fields of Mistria is adding dating and friendship mechanics in its next major update.
I was sold from the moment I saw Dalmatians and the 80% off sale price. Had to share this with everyone who grew up playing Nintendogs on the DS!
May 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I was sold from the moment I saw Dalmatians and the 80% off sale price. Had to share this with everyone who grew up playing Nintendogs on the DS!
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I checked Anno 117: Pax Romana out earlier this month. It was pretty dang nice. Here's my hands-on preview, which is less about explaining the intricacies of the game's systems and more about my experience playing it, for @gamewatcher.com: www.gamewatcher.com/news/anno-11...
Anno 117: Pax Romana hands-on preview | GameWatcher
Anno 117: Pax Romana is shaping up to be a welcoming and calming city builder that isn't sacrificing any of the series' complexities to sell newcomers on its ancient Mediterranean setting.
www.gamewatcher.com
May 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I checked Anno 117: Pax Romana out earlier this month. It was pretty dang nice. Here's my hands-on preview, which is less about explaining the intricacies of the game's systems and more about my experience playing it, for @gamewatcher.com: www.gamewatcher.com/news/anno-11...
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Hello! Shelfdust here, sentient comic book website. I:
* Pay people to write about comics
* Cover comics nobody else covers
* Publish a new essay every week
* Feature the widest range of critical opinions ANYWHERE in comics
* Fly far under the radar: so follow us on Bluesky!
www.Shelfdust.com
* Pay people to write about comics
* Cover comics nobody else covers
* Publish a new essay every week
* Feature the widest range of critical opinions ANYWHERE in comics
* Fly far under the radar: so follow us on Bluesky!
www.Shelfdust.com
Shelfdust
One Issue At A Time
www.Shelfdust.com
May 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Hello! Shelfdust here, sentient comic book website. I:
* Pay people to write about comics
* Cover comics nobody else covers
* Publish a new essay every week
* Feature the widest range of critical opinions ANYWHERE in comics
* Fly far under the radar: so follow us on Bluesky!
www.Shelfdust.com
* Pay people to write about comics
* Cover comics nobody else covers
* Publish a new essay every week
* Feature the widest range of critical opinions ANYWHERE in comics
* Fly far under the radar: so follow us on Bluesky!
www.Shelfdust.com
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Very happy to share that @rewinder.co.uk, is now live! I've been working with @lexluddy.xyz and @craezytaxi.bsky.social, and I'm serving as its EIC. We're an independent games-focused publication looking at the middle ground, not going exclusively indie but not ruling out AAA either.
Welcome to Rewinder. We're a new independent media outlet focused on delivering games news, reviews, and more.
Read more here: www.rewinder.co.uk/welcome-to-r...
Read more here: www.rewinder.co.uk/welcome-to-r...
May 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Very happy to share that @rewinder.co.uk, is now live! I've been working with @lexluddy.xyz and @craezytaxi.bsky.social, and I'm serving as its EIC. We're an independent games-focused publication looking at the middle ground, not going exclusively indie but not ruling out AAA either.