Ronny Barrier
@ronnybarrier.bsky.social
Senior Video Producer - Guides at IGN | Girl Dad
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Ronny Barrier
@ronnybarrier.bsky.social
· Nov 25
Pinned post! My name is Ronny, and I work in games media! That’s mainly what I talk about on socials, if I’m not posting about my dog, Waffles. I also have a baby on the way and just started Brazilian jiu-jitsu so I’m probably gonna be pretty insufferable about those for a while.
I've really been enjoying Death Howl. I know saying "x meets y" can be reductive, but the best way I can describe it is the combat of Into the Breach with Inscryption's tone and deckbuilding. Really cool game.
There's a demo on Steam as well!
store.steampowered.com/app/2825880/...
There's a demo on Steam as well!
store.steampowered.com/app/2825880/...
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Master the grid, defy death. Enter a grim Spirit Realm in this open-world deck builder. Craft lethal decks from 160+ cards, claim powerful Totems, and defeat foes in tactical grid combat. Fight as the...
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December 11, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I've really been enjoying Death Howl. I know saying "x meets y" can be reductive, but the best way I can describe it is the combat of Into the Breach with Inscryption's tone and deckbuilding. Really cool game.
There's a demo on Steam as well!
store.steampowered.com/app/2825880/...
There's a demo on Steam as well!
store.steampowered.com/app/2825880/...
The Boulder is over his conflicted feelings. Game looks great.
Avatar Legends is the real deal, y'all. This game is gorgeous, plays awesome, the movement is phenomenal, and the characters are super fun to play. I'm so happy that Avatar has a game like this.
December 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The Boulder is over his conflicted feelings. Game looks great.
That was the most fun I've had watching a Texans game in a long time.
November 21, 2025 at 4:38 AM
That was the most fun I've had watching a Texans game in a long time.
Not to be That Guy, but man, things really click into place with that fourth Silent Hill f playthrough, huh?
October 31, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Not to be That Guy, but man, things really click into place with that fourth Silent Hill f playthrough, huh?
I’ve started reading more classic literature because I want my daughter to see me reading instead of always looking at screens, and I may have jumped too far in the deep end with James Joyce.
On the bright side, I’ve learned a lot about late early 20th century Irish politics and what a pandybat is.
On the bright side, I’ve learned a lot about late early 20th century Irish politics and what a pandybat is.
October 28, 2025 at 5:09 AM
I’ve started reading more classic literature because I want my daughter to see me reading instead of always looking at screens, and I may have jumped too far in the deep end with James Joyce.
On the bright side, I’ve learned a lot about late early 20th century Irish politics and what a pandybat is.
On the bright side, I’ve learned a lot about late early 20th century Irish politics and what a pandybat is.
Sexy shoulder blade hurts when tikting head to that side (sp).
Apparently pain in my shoulder makes me type bad.
Apparently pain in my shoulder makes me type bad.
October 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Sexy shoulder blade hurts when tikting head to that side (sp).
Apparently pain in my shoulder makes me type bad.
Apparently pain in my shoulder makes me type bad.
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The video is still cooking, but my words are hot and ready. I reviewed Absolum for @ign.com. It's an exceptional beat 'em up and a middling roguelite. I enjoyed it, but I wish it hadn't wasted so much of my time forcing me to get my numbers up to progress. Death to RPG elements in action games.
Absolum Review - IGN
An excellent beat ‘em up let down by a roguelite structure that doesn’t serve it.
www.ign.com
October 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The video is still cooking, but my words are hot and ready. I reviewed Absolum for @ign.com. It's an exceptional beat 'em up and a middling roguelite. I enjoyed it, but I wish it hadn't wasted so much of my time forcing me to get my numbers up to progress. Death to RPG elements in action games.
Finally putting in the work to get the landscaping done in our yard, so I'm trying to mock up a quick and dirty look at how camellias and azaleas would look together and BOY DO PEOPLE NOT WANT YOU TO DOWNLOAD THEIR PICTURES OF PLANTS FOR FREE HUH
September 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Finally putting in the work to get the landscaping done in our yard, so I'm trying to mock up a quick and dirty look at how camellias and azaleas would look together and BOY DO PEOPLE NOT WANT YOU TO DOWNLOAD THEIR PICTURES OF PLANTS FOR FREE HUH
In today's super cool news, I got to review an updated version of my favorite video game, Final Fantasy Tactics. Please be excited
www.ign.com/articles/fin...
www.ign.com/articles/fin...
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Review - IGN
By far the best way to play this classic on modern hardware.
www.ign.com
September 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
In today's super cool news, I got to review an updated version of my favorite video game, Final Fantasy Tactics. Please be excited
www.ign.com/articles/fin...
www.ign.com/articles/fin...
Someone’s gonna get shot by the third quarter of this Eagles/Cowboys game.
September 5, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Someone’s gonna get shot by the third quarter of this Eagles/Cowboys game.
Sometimes when your 8 month old cries for over an hour because she’s teething but also enjoys spiking all of her pacifiers to the ground for funsies you have to entertain yourself.
August 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Sometimes when your 8 month old cries for over an hour because she’s teething but also enjoys spiking all of her pacifiers to the ground for funsies you have to entertain yourself.
Mafia: The Old Country has me doing some extracurriculars.
August 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Mafia: The Old Country has me doing some extracurriculars.
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Hello! You may have seen it, but I am one of the employees that have been impacted by layoffs at IGN.
It's been a great six years, but this now means I am looking to apply my talents to something new and exciting.
It's been a great six years, but this now means I am looking to apply my talents to something new and exciting.
August 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hello! You may have seen it, but I am one of the employees that have been impacted by layoffs at IGN.
It's been a great six years, but this now means I am looking to apply my talents to something new and exciting.
It's been a great six years, but this now means I am looking to apply my talents to something new and exciting.
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*Record Scratch* Freeze Frame. "You're probably wondering how I got here."
I am one of the eight IGN members laid off. During my three years at IGN, I worked for some of the best creators and writers around. I will miss them all dearly.
I am one of the eight IGN members laid off. During my three years at IGN, I worked for some of the best creators and writers around. I will miss them all dearly.
Today, IGN laid off eight extremely valuable members of our union and workforce via directive from our parent company, Ziff Davis. This, after two incredibly successful live events IGN Live and SDCC, and yet another corporate acquisition.
Please take a moment to read and share our full statement:
Please take a moment to read and share our full statement:
August 4, 2025 at 9:54 PM
*Record Scratch* Freeze Frame. "You're probably wondering how I got here."
I am one of the eight IGN members laid off. During my three years at IGN, I worked for some of the best creators and writers around. I will miss them all dearly.
I am one of the eight IGN members laid off. During my three years at IGN, I worked for some of the best creators and writers around. I will miss them all dearly.
@mikebithell.bsky.social Hi Mike! Would you happen to have a good resource for learning Godot as your first game engine?
July 24, 2025 at 1:39 AM
@mikebithell.bsky.social Hi Mike! Would you happen to have a good resource for learning Godot as your first game engine?
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College Football 26 is my 25th review for @ign.com! It's a good football sim that makes smart improvements but still has a ways to go achieve greatness. 25 IGN reviews is... surreal.
I did one in 2021. Two in 2022. Five in 2023. Ten in 2025. I have done seven this year, and have three more coming.
I did one in 2021. Two in 2022. Five in 2023. Ten in 2025. I have done seven this year, and have three more coming.
College Football 26 Review - IGN
A sophomore season that's more focused on steady improvement rather than breakout success.
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July 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
College Football 26 is my 25th review for @ign.com! It's a good football sim that makes smart improvements but still has a ways to go achieve greatness. 25 IGN reviews is... surreal.
I did one in 2021. Two in 2022. Five in 2023. Ten in 2025. I have done seven this year, and have three more coming.
I did one in 2021. Two in 2022. Five in 2023. Ten in 2025. I have done seven this year, and have three more coming.
Increasingly annoyed that em dashes have become a marker of AI usage– I've been using them for years! What more can they take from us?!
June 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Increasingly annoyed that em dashes have become a marker of AI usage– I've been using them for years! What more can they take from us?!
Good job everyone!! We did it!!
June 4, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Good job everyone!! We did it!!
I’ve seen a lot of classics, and I’ve seen a lot of masterpieces, but I never have more fun watching a movie than when I watch A Knight’s Tale.
a man is holding a sword in his hand and saying `` william ! ''
ALT: a man is holding a sword in his hand and saying `` william ! ''
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May 26, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I’ve seen a lot of classics, and I’ve seen a lot of masterpieces, but I never have more fun watching a movie than when I watch A Knight’s Tale.
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I reviewed Capcom Fighting Collection 2 for @gamespot.com!
As a collection, it's absolutely fire. Capcom's preservation moves continue to impress. However, some of the games being preserved here haven't aged as well as others.
Full review here: www.gamespot.com/reviews/capc...
As a collection, it's absolutely fire. Capcom's preservation moves continue to impress. However, some of the games being preserved here haven't aged as well as others.
Full review here: www.gamespot.com/reviews/capc...
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Review - Completing The Set
Capcom delivers another great fighting game collection--even with varying quality in the selections this time around.
www.gamespot.com
May 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I reviewed Capcom Fighting Collection 2 for @gamespot.com!
As a collection, it's absolutely fire. Capcom's preservation moves continue to impress. However, some of the games being preserved here haven't aged as well as others.
Full review here: www.gamespot.com/reviews/capc...
As a collection, it's absolutely fire. Capcom's preservation moves continue to impress. However, some of the games being preserved here haven't aged as well as others.
Full review here: www.gamespot.com/reviews/capc...
For anyone looking to lose 3-4 lbs. very rapidly, let me present the stomach bug currently going around. There are only a few times in my life that I’ve been this physically miserable, and I was a tiny white kid who played football in junior high.
May 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
For anyone looking to lose 3-4 lbs. very rapidly, let me present the stomach bug currently going around. There are only a few times in my life that I’ve been this physically miserable, and I was a tiny white kid who played football in junior high.
@eyepatchwolf.bsky.social so sorry to hear about your dog, John. My wife and I went through something similar last year that ended up with me in Urgent Care getting treated for bites after breaking up a fight with her and our other dog. It really sucks but you did the right thing.
May 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
@eyepatchwolf.bsky.social so sorry to hear about your dog, John. My wife and I went through something similar last year that ended up with me in Urgent Care getting treated for bites after breaking up a fight with her and our other dog. It really sucks but you did the right thing.
Something I learned this week: when your pediatrician recommends a full feeding every three hours for your infant, strictly on the hour, even over night, when each feeding can take up to an hour, you don’t get very much sleep.
a dog is sitting on a couch with its eyes closed and a person standing behind it .
ALT: a dog is sitting on a couch with its eyes closed and a person standing behind it .
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April 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Something I learned this week: when your pediatrician recommends a full feeding every three hours for your infant, strictly on the hour, even over night, when each feeding can take up to an hour, you don’t get very much sleep.
One recommendation for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - I would at least check out the Hard mode. I played through the entire game that way, and really enjoyed the intensity it offered as it forces you to parry or dodge almost everything.
April 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
One recommendation for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - I would at least check out the Hard mode. I played through the entire game that way, and really enjoyed the intensity it offered as it forces you to parry or dodge almost everything.