Ryan Brain
@rumik.bsky.social
Lead UI/UX Designer at Sumo Digital; formerly EA/Criterion Games and Sony PlayStation. Credits include Battlefield V, Star Wars Battlefront I & II, Need For Speed, Driveclub & the MotorStorm series.
This is terrible, absolutely awful. My thoughts are with Vince Zampella’s family in this impossible time.
Vince Zampella, Respawn Entertainment co-founder and the head of EA's Battlefield series, has died at age 55. gameinformer.com/2025/12/22/v...
December 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This is terrible, absolutely awful. My thoughts are with Vince Zampella’s family in this impossible time.
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While some aspects of the newly injected Star Wars elements feel forced, Destiny 2: Renegades is a step in the right direction, featuring fun activities, exciting rewards, and lots to explore. Check out our full review and find out if it's time to log back in. gameinformer.com/review/desti...
December 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
While some aspects of the newly injected Star Wars elements feel forced, Destiny 2: Renegades is a step in the right direction, featuring fun activities, exciting rewards, and lots to explore. Check out our full review and find out if it's time to log back in. gameinformer.com/review/desti...
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We're revealing the next Game Informer Magazine cover story at 11:00 AM CT. Early digital access is available later today for all subscribers, with print editions arriving in mailboxes and newsstands in January.
Watch the reveal on Twitch and YouTube:
youtube.com/live/gRVSfmd...
Watch the reveal on Twitch and YouTube:
youtube.com/live/gRVSfmd...
December 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We're revealing the next Game Informer Magazine cover story at 11:00 AM CT. Early digital access is available later today for all subscribers, with print editions arriving in mailboxes and newsstands in January.
Watch the reveal on Twitch and YouTube:
youtube.com/live/gRVSfmd...
Watch the reveal on Twitch and YouTube:
youtube.com/live/gRVSfmd...
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Mega Man Game Awards Reveal Reaction!
December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Mega Man Game Awards Reveal Reaction!
My reaction exactly
December 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
My reaction exactly
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Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic Reaction!
December 12, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic Reaction!
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Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros. and its games division, including studios like Netherrealm, Rocksteady, TT Games, and more. gameinformer.com/2025/12/05/n...
December 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros. and its games division, including studios like Netherrealm, Rocksteady, TT Games, and more. gameinformer.com/2025/12/05/n...
HOLY FUCK
Wild news with some massive implications for the video-game industry www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. in $72 Billion Cash, Stock Deal
Netflix Inc. agreed to buy Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. in a historic combination, joining the world’s dominant paid streaming service with one of Hollywood’s oldest and most revered studios.
www.bloomberg.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
HOLY FUCK
Some days I just don’t understand why I feel this way. There’s no reason for it. For anyone out there that can’t explain why they feel so bad. You’re not the only one. #MentalHealth
December 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Some days I just don’t understand why I feel this way. There’s no reason for it. For anyone out there that can’t explain why they feel so bad. You’re not the only one. #MentalHealth
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Don't forget to suck that pie :)
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Don't forget to suck that pie :)
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Name a game you've bought cosmetics for #gaming="/hashtag/gamingtrivia" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#gamingtrivia #gaming
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Name a game you've bought cosmetics for #gaming="/hashtag/gamingtrivia" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#gamingtrivia #gaming
FINALLY Stellar Blade.
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
FINALLY Stellar Blade.
Switch emulation on Steam Deck with Lossless Scaling is INSANE
a man in a red uniform is sitting in front of a computer screen .
ALT: a man in a red uniform is sitting in front of a computer screen .
media.tenor.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Switch emulation on Steam Deck with Lossless Scaling is INSANE
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Announcing: New @steampowered.com Hardware, coming in 2026:
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
Steam Hardware
The Steam Hardware family officially expands in early 2026.
steampowered.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Announcing: New @steampowered.com Hardware, coming in 2026:
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
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fix the cover art for games in the Xbox Full Screen Experience from Steam/Epic/GOG (works on the Xbox Ally)
SteamGridDB for Xbox: tinyurl.com/ytuzrxnk
thanks for the heads up @ashthukral.bsky.social
SteamGridDB for Xbox: tinyurl.com/ytuzrxnk
thanks for the heads up @ashthukral.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
fix the cover art for games in the Xbox Full Screen Experience from Steam/Epic/GOG (works on the Xbox Ally)
SteamGridDB for Xbox: tinyurl.com/ytuzrxnk
thanks for the heads up @ashthukral.bsky.social
SteamGridDB for Xbox: tinyurl.com/ytuzrxnk
thanks for the heads up @ashthukral.bsky.social
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Exclusive Interview: Here's how the Dragon Quest VII Reimagined team streamlined the game's main scenario. gameinformer.com/exclusive-in...
November 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Exclusive Interview: Here's how the Dragon Quest VII Reimagined team streamlined the game's main scenario. gameinformer.com/exclusive-in...
Dispatch episode 6… my heart.
November 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Dispatch episode 6… my heart.
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The Game Informer Show crew dives into Arc Raiders, Dispatch, and our Game Of The Year catch-up.
Watch or listen to our weekly podcast:
gameinformer.com/video-podcas...
Watch or listen to our weekly podcast:
gameinformer.com/video-podcas...
November 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The Game Informer Show crew dives into Arc Raiders, Dispatch, and our Game Of The Year catch-up.
Watch or listen to our weekly podcast:
gameinformer.com/video-podcas...
Watch or listen to our weekly podcast:
gameinformer.com/video-podcas...
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Epic Games has raised ire after announcing a new purchasable cosmetic type that has to be repurchased every time the user wants to customise its appearance.
The new "Sidekicks" are pet animals, which include dogs, fish, and raptors.
The new "Sidekicks" are pet animals, which include dogs, fish, and raptors.
New Fortnite Cosmetic Has to be Purchased Every Time its Appearance is Customized
The Sidekick cosmetics have come under criticism due to developer Epic Games' decision to make appearance customisation permanent.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Epic Games has raised ire after announcing a new purchasable cosmetic type that has to be repurchased every time the user wants to customise its appearance.
The new "Sidekicks" are pet animals, which include dogs, fish, and raptors.
The new "Sidekicks" are pet animals, which include dogs, fish, and raptors.
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🚀🖖💫🛸Your time has come, Captain!
Play the Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown Steam demo now.
Lead the U.S.S. Voyager, manage your crew, rebuild the ship, and face what-if scenarios.
Download the demo now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2643390/Star_Trek_Voyager__Across_the_Unknown/
Play the Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown Steam demo now.
Lead the U.S.S. Voyager, manage your crew, rebuild the ship, and face what-if scenarios.
Download the demo now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2643390/Star_Trek_Voyager__Across_the_Unknown/
October 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🚀🖖💫🛸Your time has come, Captain!
Play the Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown Steam demo now.
Lead the U.S.S. Voyager, manage your crew, rebuild the ship, and face what-if scenarios.
Download the demo now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2643390/Star_Trek_Voyager__Across_the_Unknown/
Play the Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown Steam demo now.
Lead the U.S.S. Voyager, manage your crew, rebuild the ship, and face what-if scenarios.
Download the demo now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2643390/Star_Trek_Voyager__Across_the_Unknown/
I have been dabbling recently with cloud gaming. Well, for years I’ve been using Xbox Cloud Gaming but always found the visual quality too low and the latency to high.
October 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I have been dabbling recently with cloud gaming. Well, for years I’ve been using Xbox Cloud Gaming but always found the visual quality too low and the latency to high.
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NetEase has pulled its backing from Fantastic Pixel Castle, the MMO developer founded by World of Warcraft systems designer Greg Street.
It's the latest in an increasingly long line of NetEase-backed studios that have been dropped over the past two years.
It's the latest in an increasingly long line of NetEase-backed studios that have been dropped over the past two years.
NetEase Pulls Backing From MMO Developer Fantastic Pixel Castle
Fantastic Pixel Castle is now looking for a new publisher for its MMO, but may have to close the studio if one isn’t found
thisweekinvideogames.com
October 11, 2025 at 6:30 AM
NetEase has pulled its backing from Fantastic Pixel Castle, the MMO developer founded by World of Warcraft systems designer Greg Street.
It's the latest in an increasingly long line of NetEase-backed studios that have been dropped over the past two years.
It's the latest in an increasingly long line of NetEase-backed studios that have been dropped over the past two years.
Hey @jasonschreier.bsky.social - Xbox sent out emails today stating Gamepass subscription prices won't change for existing users. However, when I asked a support agent, they stated that is only the case until November 4th. Very misleading email!
October 7, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Hey @jasonschreier.bsky.social - Xbox sent out emails today stating Gamepass subscription prices won't change for existing users. However, when I asked a support agent, they stated that is only the case until November 4th. Very misleading email!
WTF
Megaton: EA is close to a $50 billion deal to go private, WSJ reports www.wsj.com/business/dea...
Exclusive | Videogame Giant Electronic Arts Near Roughly $50 Billion Deal to Go Private
Investors including Silver Lake are eyeing a deal that would likely be the largest leveraged buyout ever.
www.wsj.com
September 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
WTF
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Too many games www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
The Video-Game Industry Has a Problem: There Are Too Many Games
A crowded September for video-game releases illustrates a broader challenge in the market
www.bloomberg.com
September 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Too many games www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...