Robin Bea
@robinbombus.bsky.social
extremely hireable games journalist, co-host of @girlmodepod.bsky.social, @insequence.pictures, @dotzip.online and twitch.tv/parallelplayers!
🏳️⚧️she/her🏳️⚧️ | robinbombus@gmail.com | robinbea.carrd.co
🏳️⚧️she/her🏳️⚧️ | robinbombus@gmail.com | robinbea.carrd.co
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I’m an experienced game critic/journalist looking for work! I’d love to continue writing about games, but I’d happily consider PR, consulting, narrative, or non-gaming editorial work. I have experience hosting and producing podcasts, and I’m comfortable on mic and camera.
Portfolio/email in bio! 🧵
Portfolio/email in bio! 🧵
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Starting in just a bit! You can even check out our excellent "starting soon" video feat. a crustacean which @robinbombus.bsky.social put together (not me, I don't know how to do that stuff)
The horrors persist but so do we over at Parallel Players. Watch @robinbombus.bsky.social and me attempt to vanquish The Ceramicist once and for all in more DuneCrawl tonight on Twitch at 7:15pm Central/8:15pm Eastern! twitch.tv/parallelplay...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Starting in just a bit! You can even check out our excellent "starting soon" video feat. a crustacean which @robinbombus.bsky.social put together (not me, I don't know how to do that stuff)
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So excited to make my debut in Unwinnable!
I dug my claws into Phoenix Springs, analyzing it through the lens of the Tithonus myth and the life cycle of the humble cicada.
I dug my claws into Phoenix Springs, analyzing it through the lens of the Tithonus myth and the life cycle of the humble cicada.
Rise from the ashes and begin anew. This month's issue of Unwinnable Monthly features @aeneas-nin.bsky.social on Re-Animator, @kellymerka.bsky.social on Phoenix Springs and our regulars on the topics poking their brains.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM
So excited to make my debut in Unwinnable!
I dug my claws into Phoenix Springs, analyzing it through the lens of the Tithonus myth and the life cycle of the humble cicada.
I dug my claws into Phoenix Springs, analyzing it through the lens of the Tithonus myth and the life cycle of the humble cicada.
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Dialogue, an interview series on games criticism, returns! This month, Austin Walker goes long.
January 21, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Dialogue, an interview series on games criticism, returns! This month, Austin Walker goes long.
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Alright, here's the official I'm looking for work thread. After four years at Inverse, taking the lead on gaming coverage, I'm now completely open to work. I've been a reporter, editor, podcast host, and much more. If you want to see what I can bring to the table, here's some of my best from Inverse
January 19, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Alright, here's the official I'm looking for work thread. After four years at Inverse, taking the lead on gaming coverage, I'm now completely open to work. I've been a reporter, editor, podcast host, and much more. If you want to see what I can bring to the table, here's some of my best from Inverse
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Today I decided to part ways with Inverse. I was offered an opportunity to stay. But without a plan for traditional games coverage going forward, now seems as good a time as ever to bet on myself and explore what else the future may hold.
January 20, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Today I decided to part ways with Inverse. I was offered an opportunity to stay. But without a plan for traditional games coverage going forward, now seems as good a time as ever to bet on myself and explore what else the future may hold.
I’m an experienced game critic/journalist looking for work! I’d love to continue writing about games, but I’d happily consider PR, consulting, narrative, or non-gaming editorial work. I have experience hosting and producing podcasts, and I’m comfortable on mic and camera.
Portfolio/email in bio! 🧵
Portfolio/email in bio! 🧵
January 20, 2026 at 7:24 PM
I’m an experienced game critic/journalist looking for work! I’d love to continue writing about games, but I’d happily consider PR, consulting, narrative, or non-gaming editorial work. I have experience hosting and producing podcasts, and I’m comfortable on mic and camera.
Portfolio/email in bio! 🧵
Portfolio/email in bio! 🧵
guess I should also do a real looking for work post just for the ritual of it lmao
January 20, 2026 at 6:57 PM
guess I should also do a real looking for work post just for the ritual of it lmao
I logged off for the weekend immediately after sadposting about the layoffs but just wanted to say thanks to everyone who sent kind words and condolences. I really do appreciate it
January 20, 2026 at 6:55 PM
I logged off for the weekend immediately after sadposting about the layoffs but just wanted to say thanks to everyone who sent kind words and condolences. I really do appreciate it
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This feels like little consolation at this exact moment, but I've genuinely never been prouder of anything in my entire life than what we did at Inverse. We were always a scrappy little team doing incredible stuff with increasingly less resources. The work we did meant something.
January 16, 2026 at 4:52 PM
This feels like little consolation at this exact moment, but I've genuinely never been prouder of anything in my entire life than what we did at Inverse. We were always a scrappy little team doing incredible stuff with increasingly less resources. The work we did meant something.
for normal, not-sad reasons, it would be cool to hear if anyone is looking for freelance coverage of games like TR-49, Cairn, or Perfect Tides: Station to Station when they're out!
January 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM
for normal, not-sad reasons, it would be cool to hear if anyone is looking for freelance coverage of games like TR-49, Cairn, or Perfect Tides: Station to Station when they're out!
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Inverse's Gaming section is being shut down as the company "divests" from gaming content. I'm out of a job along with my wonderful co-writers. I've put my heart and soul into this job for four years. Gonna need to take time to process, but I'm now completely open for work - and boy do I need it.
January 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Inverse's Gaming section is being shut down as the company "divests" from gaming content. I'm out of a job along with my wonderful co-writers. I've put my heart and soul into this job for four years. Gonna need to take time to process, but I'm now completely open for work - and boy do I need it.
Inverse has decided to "divest from gaming content" so I'm out of a job again!
This is almost certainly the end of my career in games media, and probably the end of my writing career. I'd love for that not to be the case, so I'd appreciate any leads but I'm honestly not hopeful for obvious reasons♥️
This is almost certainly the end of my career in games media, and probably the end of my writing career. I'd love for that not to be the case, so I'd appreciate any leads but I'm honestly not hopeful for obvious reasons♥️
January 16, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Inverse has decided to "divest from gaming content" so I'm out of a job again!
This is almost certainly the end of my career in games media, and probably the end of my writing career. I'd love for that not to be the case, so I'd appreciate any leads but I'm honestly not hopeful for obvious reasons♥️
This is almost certainly the end of my career in games media, and probably the end of my writing career. I'd love for that not to be the case, so I'd appreciate any leads but I'm honestly not hopeful for obvious reasons♥️
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goodbye to one of the glitchiest games i've ever seen. highlights:
- the 7 day respawn timer bug
- spamming crouch in an aoe hot made you invincible
- too many item/gold dupes to list
- in-game chat wasn't sanitized so players could crash your game or post enormous pictures of sausages
- the 7 day respawn timer bug
- spamming crouch in an aoe hot made you invincible
- too many item/gold dupes to list
- in-game chat wasn't sanitized so players could crash your game or post enormous pictures of sausages
January 15, 2026 at 8:51 PM
goodbye to one of the glitchiest games i've ever seen. highlights:
- the 7 day respawn timer bug
- spamming crouch in an aoe hot made you invincible
- too many item/gold dupes to list
- in-game chat wasn't sanitized so players could crash your game or post enormous pictures of sausages
- the 7 day respawn timer bug
- spamming crouch in an aoe hot made you invincible
- too many item/gold dupes to list
- in-game chat wasn't sanitized so players could crash your game or post enormous pictures of sausages
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Starting imminently!!
Join @robinbombus.bsky.social, some special guests, and me at 6:30pm CT (very soon) for more DuneCrawl! Thank CRAB it's Wednesday amirite
www.twitch.tv/parallelplay...
www.twitch.tv/parallelplay...
ParallelPlayers - Twitch
Hi, we're Annie and Robin. We're very smart and funny but unfortunately we do play a lot of video games.
www.twitch.tv
January 15, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Starting imminently!!
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idk she seems like a Media Boss to me
Sources: Bari Weiss has privately been deeply frustrated by the negative reaction to her CBS tenure and has blamed subordinates for not stanching the criticism (New York Times)
Main Link | Mediagazer Permalink
Main Link | Mediagazer Permalink
January 13, 2026 at 1:26 PM
idk she seems like a Media Boss to me
I'm excited to give myself even more recreational homework by joining the very good podcast dotzip!!
We’re back for 2026 with a NEW HOST! Everyone say hello to @robinbombus.bsky.social as we go through our next few months of games!!!
Listen here!: share.transistor.fm/s/8a62d0e3
Listen here!: share.transistor.fm/s/8a62d0e3
Picking the Slate! - January to Marchish | fart.piss 3 | dotzip | Episode
Welcome Robin to dotzip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!In this one we pick 11 games that we'll be playing over the next few months! Don't forget there's a NextFest in there too! Hah ha ! Hehe! Ho hoh!!!!Check out A...
share.transistor.fm
January 13, 2026 at 3:49 PM
I'm excited to give myself even more recreational homework by joining the very good podcast dotzip!!
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new game! plastic coquina is a narrative dress-up game about reassembling yourself alongside a doll 🪡
made for #dollandkigujam, with the wonderful @goblin-cat.bsky.social and zeno, with help from @widowcore.bsky.social for music 🐚
playable in browser (but not mobile), 7-10 min ✂️
< #oc #gamedev >
made for #dollandkigujam, with the wonderful @goblin-cat.bsky.social and zeno, with help from @widowcore.bsky.social for music 🐚
playable in browser (but not mobile), 7-10 min ✂️
< #oc #gamedev >
January 12, 2026 at 1:03 AM
new game! plastic coquina is a narrative dress-up game about reassembling yourself alongside a doll 🪡
made for #dollandkigujam, with the wonderful @goblin-cat.bsky.social and zeno, with help from @widowcore.bsky.social for music 🐚
playable in browser (but not mobile), 7-10 min ✂️
< #oc #gamedev >
made for #dollandkigujam, with the wonderful @goblin-cat.bsky.social and zeno, with help from @widowcore.bsky.social for music 🐚
playable in browser (but not mobile), 7-10 min ✂️
< #oc #gamedev >
gonna stream some demos and stuff, come hang out ✌️ twitch.tv/parallelplayers
January 11, 2026 at 1:25 AM
gonna stream some demos and stuff, come hang out ✌️ twitch.tv/parallelplayers
January 8, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Congrats to the new york times for only being a day late to a story 404 Media already reported out this time (after trying to both-sides a murder we all saw happen)
January 8, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Congrats to the new york times for only being a day late to a story 404 Media already reported out this time (after trying to both-sides a murder we all saw happen)
you're stressed. we're stressed. come try to relax with annie and me if you want
If you'd like to escape from the news for a while this evening, @robinbombus.bsky.social and I will be playing DuneCrawl on stream at 7pm Chicago time/8pm eastern! So in about 30 minutes. There are crab siege engines in this game. Join us here at that time:
ParallelPlayers - Twitch
Hi, we're Annie and Robin. We're very smart and funny but unfortunately we do play a lot of video games.
www.twitch.tv
January 8, 2026 at 1:10 AM
you're stressed. we're stressed. come try to relax with annie and me if you want
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I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...
Rep. Kelly announces plans to impeach Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced plans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
robinkelly.house.gov
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...
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I don’t know if a flood of calls at this moment asking for dissolution of DHS and abolishment, investigation, etc., of ICE and Noem will matter, but I made the calls - it’s easy to do, and it can’t be a flood without us.
January 7, 2026 at 11:27 PM
I don’t know if a flood of calls at this moment asking for dissolution of DHS and abolishment, investigation, etc., of ICE and Noem will matter, but I made the calls - it’s easy to do, and it can’t be a flood without us.