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Parker
@parkj0hn.bsky.social
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co-founder, socials @paletteswap.site

freelance guides @ ign, kotaku

biz email: parker at paletteswap dot site
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marioprime.bsky.social
When I play Lumines Arise,
I am no longer in The Cynical World.
I am a cat in a sunbeam.

(my lumines arise review) www.polygon.com/lumines-aris...
Lumines Arise is the cure for our cynical world
The cult classic rhythm game is back in life-affirming fashion
www.polygon.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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pattsully.bsky.social
Toy Story 4 pinball machine takes a picture when you lose apparently
November 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM
parkj0hn.bsky.social
Wemby so tall they can't even keep the interviewer in frame dawg
November 8, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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paletteswap.site
Fans of an indie roguelite game were eager to hear about the latest announcement from the developer, with limitless possibilities in store.
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A man reading an announcement on his phone. HEADLINE: Steam Update About “The Future Of” Indie Game Surely Good News.
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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paletteswap.site
One man is hoping for at least a nod of recognition towards his gaming-themed pumpkin.
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A jack-o-lantern featuring the key art from the game Moon. HEADLINE: Local Man Upset No One Commenting on His Esoteric Gaming Reference Jack-o-lantern.
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
parkj0hn.bsky.social
finally an answer to the big question: what if a king wore $35 best buy essentials headphones he bought 5 years ago
October 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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paletteswap.site
With Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Switch 2 Edition coming soon, Nintendo has set eyes on launching a brand new global pandemic.
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Animal Crossing villagers stare at a looming virus. HEADLINE: Nintendo Working on New, Highly Contagious Virus in Time for Animal Crossing Switch 2 Edition.
October 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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paletteswap.site
The Dragon Quest hero Erdrick assured his date that he just wasn’t properly marketed in the West.
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The Hero from Dragon Quest sits across a table from his date. HEADLINE: Insecure Dragon Quest Hero Assures Date He’s Bigger in Japan.
October 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM
parkj0hn.bsky.social
NBA Street successor but it's online only
October 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
parkj0hn.bsky.social
seen this one before

via: www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...
"Microsoft and Activision, of course, insisted otherwise: Bobby Kotick, then the CEO of Activision Blizzard, said in a July 2023 statement that the merger "will benefit consumers and workers," and also "enable competition rather than allow entrenched market leaders to continue to dominate our rapidly growing industry."
October 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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paletteswap.site
Sony Interactive Entertainment contested the unauthorized use of its iconic hero Master Chief from the PlayStation’s many Halo games.
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A promotional post from ICE featuring Halo next to a photo of Master Chief. HEADLINE: Sony Disavows Use of Beloved PlayStation Series ‘Halo’ in ICE Recruitment Ad.
October 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
parkj0hn.bsky.social
how do we stop sports piracy? By making it required to have two streaming services plus cable, hundreds of dollars a month, to watch games.

and don't get me started on if you wanna snag League Pass to watch everything else!
howardbeck.bsky.social Howard Beck @howardbeck.bsky.social · 14d
Posting again as a public service (and because I can't freakin' remember either):
October 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
parkj0hn.bsky.social
a fun thing you can do when you run a website is fix up the hate comments a little bit
Guy commenting with the name "Anonymous." The same comment with the name amended to "guy who is always wrong."
October 27, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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October 25, 2025 at 5:07 AM
parkj0hn.bsky.social
i have to keep posting this one to convince myself that coating my hand in this much peanut butter was worth it
paletteswap.site Palette Swap @paletteswap.site · 15d
The quick-time event could not have come at a more inopportune time for one snack-loving gamer.
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A peanut butter covered hand reaches for a PlayStation 5 controller. HEADLINE: Uh-Oh! Fingers Covered in Peanut Butter During Crucial Quick-Time Event.
October 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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paletteswap.site
🚨INTERRUPTION TO YOUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING

we're subbing out clocktower for the newest Jackbox game, Party Pack 11. come check it out!

www.twitch.tv/paletteswapmag

thanks to our pals @jackboxgames.com for the code🙂
October 23, 2025 at 11:37 PM
parkj0hn.bsky.social
happy birthday rivals 2🎉

my interview with Dan is probably one of my pieces I'm most proud of: paletteswap.site/true-colors/...

so far so good on that 10 year plan!
October 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
parkj0hn.bsky.social
dropping this piece from last year's Tango acquisition for no reason in particular...... paletteswap.site/true-colors/...
October 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Graham Platner Covers Up Nazi Tattoo With One "More Respectful To Jewish Culture"
October 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
parkj0hn.bsky.social
let me give you money to shitpost
paletteswap.site Palette Swap @paletteswap.site · 19d
think you can make fun of gamers better than us? prove it.

submissions to Palette Swap are now OPEN until Wednesday, November 5: forms.gle/T2u8a7emN9...
Think you have what it takes to write for Palette Swap? We are opening our pitch group to new members, specifically for Different Colors which is the satire arm of the website. Submit your best 5 headline pitches that match the voice and style of Palette Swap via the form on our About page or linked below. If we like your submissions, you'll hear from one of our editors regarding next steps.
October 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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paletteswap.site
In Ghost of Yōtei: Gēmuchenjā, Atsu finds herself on a hellish gameshow where the only way to learn is by playing, the only way to win is by learning, and the only way to begin is by beginning.
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Erika Ishii, dressed as her character in Ghost of Yotei, Atsu, stands at a podium featured in the Dropout show Game Changer. HEADLINE: Ghost of Yōtei DLC to Have Atsu Compete in Only Game Show Where the Game Changes Every Show
October 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
parkj0hn.bsky.social
there's always next year
parkj0hn.bsky.social Parker @parkj0hn.bsky.social · 20d
82-0 starts now... LFG Rockets
October 22, 2025 at 3:11 AM
parkj0hn.bsky.social
82-0 starts now... LFG Rockets
October 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
parkj0hn.bsky.social
hmmmmm. developers are increasingly skipping Xbox for their games. I know what we should do. let them know we fucking hate them
wario64.bsky.social Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 20d
The Verge: Xbox dev kit increasing price from $1,500 to $2,000.

“The adjustment reflects macroeconomic developments. We remain committed to providing high-quality tools and support for your development efforts.”

www.theverge.com/report/80323...
October 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
parkj0hn.bsky.social
you should read this one
“We’re extremely proud of Battlefield 6,” Kieken said in an emailed response. “But I’m afraid it’s not going to work on your Xbox 360, no matter how many emails you send me accusing me of trickery and corporate malfeasance (a word I’m not sure you’re using or spelling correctly.)”
October 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM