eric van allen
@seamoosi.bsky.social
Video Editor @ Game Informer | 1/4 of Axe of the Blood God, 1/2 of Normandy FM | he/him | leading Devil Survivor aficionado | eric@gameinformer.com
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PAX East folks if you want in on this, we’re looking for diverse panelists to join us to thirst after video game characters. Here’s the vibe:
November 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM
PAX East folks if you want in on this, we’re looking for diverse panelists to join us to thirst after video game characters. Here’s the vibe:
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HELLO. are you planning on attending PAX East 2026?
@shepardcdr.bsky.social and i are planning another installment of VG Tinder, our annual late-nite improv slideshow chaos party panel.
want to guest on it? we're looking for guests! first-timers encouraged! hit us up!
@shepardcdr.bsky.social and i are planning another installment of VG Tinder, our annual late-nite improv slideshow chaos party panel.
want to guest on it? we're looking for guests! first-timers encouraged! hit us up!
November 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
HELLO. are you planning on attending PAX East 2026?
@shepardcdr.bsky.social and i are planning another installment of VG Tinder, our annual late-nite improv slideshow chaos party panel.
want to guest on it? we're looking for guests! first-timers encouraged! hit us up!
@shepardcdr.bsky.social and i are planning another installment of VG Tinder, our annual late-nite improv slideshow chaos party panel.
want to guest on it? we're looking for guests! first-timers encouraged! hit us up!
mystery games thrived in 2025 and i think @jmrivera.bsky.social nails some good reasons why here.
Solving mysteries in a world without answers
aftermath.site/mystery-games-...
aftermath.site/mystery-games-...
January 3, 2026 at 1:28 AM
mystery games thrived in 2025 and i think @jmrivera.bsky.social nails some good reasons why here.
Heated Rivalry but for Magic The Gathering
January 2, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Heated Rivalry but for Magic The Gathering
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Happy New Year!
My GOTY list is now live, so why not start off 2026 by reading about all the gaming things I thought were cool in 2025? 🙂
As is tradition, I wrote way too much, so a big thanks to anybody who sticks around for the whole thing! It always means a lot. ❤️
giantbomb.com/articles/sha...
My GOTY list is now live, so why not start off 2026 by reading about all the gaming things I thought were cool in 2025? 🙂
As is tradition, I wrote way too much, so a big thanks to anybody who sticks around for the whole thing! It always means a lot. ❤️
giantbomb.com/articles/sha...
Shawn McDowell's Top 10 Games of 2025 | Giant Bomb
Shawn McDowell's Top 10 Games of 2025 - A list for GiantBomb.com's 2025 Game of the Year extravaganza.
giantbomb.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Happy New Year!
My GOTY list is now live, so why not start off 2026 by reading about all the gaming things I thought were cool in 2025? 🙂
As is tradition, I wrote way too much, so a big thanks to anybody who sticks around for the whole thing! It always means a lot. ❤️
giantbomb.com/articles/sha...
My GOTY list is now live, so why not start off 2026 by reading about all the gaming things I thought were cool in 2025? 🙂
As is tradition, I wrote way too much, so a big thanks to anybody who sticks around for the whole thing! It always means a lot. ❤️
giantbomb.com/articles/sha...
happy new year, you're all free now
January 1, 2026 at 9:16 AM
happy new year, you're all free now
Lucas has been an incredible guest this year, bringing an incredible depth of knowledge and insight into RPGs to every episode he was on. can't recommend him enough as a pod guest or writer.
podcasts! being on @retronauts.bsky.social this year was crazy, and @bloodgodpod.bsky.social having me back multiple times and seeing good responses from the audience has been rad - shoutouts to @nadiaoxford.bsky.social @seamoosi.bsky.social and @victorehunter.bsky.social for being awesome
December 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Lucas has been an incredible guest this year, bringing an incredible depth of knowledge and insight into RPGs to every episode he was on. can't recommend him enough as a pod guest or writer.
ending the year right by taking a midday nap with my cat while watching YouTube
December 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
ending the year right by taking a midday nap with my cat while watching YouTube
i'm incontinent? yeah, i'd hope so, cuz i can't swim
December 30, 2025 at 5:37 AM
i'm incontinent? yeah, i'd hope so, cuz i can't swim
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is awesome! it's my first dip into the Trails series and i'm starting to Get It. so i wrote about why you, the reader at home, should also play it if you're looking for a holiday RPG.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is an incredible revival, and a great reason to start your journey through this long-running RPG series.
Here's why you should play it: gameinformer.com/2025/12/29/w...
Here's why you should play it: gameinformer.com/2025/12/29/w...
December 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is awesome! it's my first dip into the Trails series and i'm starting to Get It. so i wrote about why you, the reader at home, should also play it if you're looking for a holiday RPG.
this was such a fun episode, because it really just became a celebration of a year full of awesome RPGs. there's a staggering number of them, and it was great to involve our community to help surface as many as we could.
also, i've been saying "eroge" wrong this whole time. enjoy!
also, i've been saying "eroge" wrong this whole time. enjoy!
The only award show that'll correct your pronunciation of "eroge" — IT'S TIME FOR THE BLOODIES!
From major hits like Expedition 33 to indie darlings like Expedition 33, we cover it all! Find out if your favs made it on this end-of-year extravaganza! Noms in replies:
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From major hits like Expedition 33 to indie darlings like Expedition 33, we cover it all! Find out if your favs made it on this end-of-year extravaganza! Noms in replies:
www.patreon.com/posts/best-o...
Best of 2025 Awards - The Bloodies | Axe of the Blood God
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December 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
this was such a fun episode, because it really just became a celebration of a year full of awesome RPGs. there's a staggering number of them, and it was great to involve our community to help surface as many as we could.
also, i've been saying "eroge" wrong this whole time. enjoy!
also, i've been saying "eroge" wrong this whole time. enjoy!
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December 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Started playing The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy
December 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Started playing The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy
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Hey, new followers!
We're Axe of the Blood God; an independent RPG podcast hosted by Nadia Oxford(@nadiaoxford.bsky.social), Eric Van Allen(@seamoosi.bsky.social), and Victor Hunter(@victorehunter.bsky.social)
New episodes every Monday!
Bonus eps, discord access, + more at patreon.com/bloodgodpod
We're Axe of the Blood God; an independent RPG podcast hosted by Nadia Oxford(@nadiaoxford.bsky.social), Eric Van Allen(@seamoosi.bsky.social), and Victor Hunter(@victorehunter.bsky.social)
New episodes every Monday!
Bonus eps, discord access, + more at patreon.com/bloodgodpod
Get more from Axe of the Blood God on Patreon
Creating a podcast about Japanese RPGs, PC RPGs, Retro Games, an
patreon.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Hey, new followers!
We're Axe of the Blood God; an independent RPG podcast hosted by Nadia Oxford(@nadiaoxford.bsky.social), Eric Van Allen(@seamoosi.bsky.social), and Victor Hunter(@victorehunter.bsky.social)
New episodes every Monday!
Bonus eps, discord access, + more at patreon.com/bloodgodpod
We're Axe of the Blood God; an independent RPG podcast hosted by Nadia Oxford(@nadiaoxford.bsky.social), Eric Van Allen(@seamoosi.bsky.social), and Victor Hunter(@victorehunter.bsky.social)
New episodes every Monday!
Bonus eps, discord access, + more at patreon.com/bloodgodpod
(Bane voice) feel the rain on your skin, brother
December 28, 2025 at 4:22 AM
(Bane voice) feel the rain on your skin, brother
astral projection is so in right now
December 28, 2025 at 3:41 AM
astral projection is so in right now
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The poptart mascots. They just roam the sidelines freely. They chase each other. They walk in front of you. They dance with the band. They make “eat me” hand gestures. This game is amazing.
December 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The poptart mascots. They just roam the sidelines freely. They chase each other. They walk in front of you. They dance with the band. They make “eat me” hand gestures. This game is amazing.
thank you everyone who invented tvs on planes so i don't miss the Pop-Tart Bowl on this flight
December 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
thank you everyone who invented tvs on planes so i don't miss the Pop-Tart Bowl on this flight
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The People's Championship is Today.
December 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The People's Championship is Today.
man, Clubhouse Games is so good. folks have asked me why i like it so much but i got so much mileage this week out of just docking my Switch and passing Joy-Cons around for bouts of Yacht Dice, Mancala, Connect 4 and more. it's easy, fun, and everyone participates.
December 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
man, Clubhouse Games is so good. folks have asked me why i like it so much but i got so much mileage this week out of just docking my Switch and passing Joy-Cons around for bouts of Yacht Dice, Mancala, Connect 4 and more. it's easy, fun, and everyone participates.
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you can def network vertically, but prioritize networking horizontally
surround yourself with kind, hardworking, and talented friends, and it’s only a matter of time before your careers go places
also: if you can’t take an opportunity, pass it on to a friend who’d do just as well if not better
surround yourself with kind, hardworking, and talented friends, and it’s only a matter of time before your careers go places
also: if you can’t take an opportunity, pass it on to a friend who’d do just as well if not better
Just gonna say this again for games sphere cus we get the same question:
Networking doesn't mean schmoozing up to famous people, it means making friends with your peers. Then in 10 years, 20, one of you might be famous? And sure you're still helping each other cus well yeah friends.
Make. Friends.
Networking doesn't mean schmoozing up to famous people, it means making friends with your peers. Then in 10 years, 20, one of you might be famous? And sure you're still helping each other cus well yeah friends.
Make. Friends.
Talking to one of these types at a con who asked how I 'got in' with so many 'famous writers' who I'd been talking to and I said "we made friends before anyone knew who we were decades ago by striking up interesting conversations and enjoying each other's company" and he kept re-asking the question.
December 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
you can def network vertically, but prioritize networking horizontally
surround yourself with kind, hardworking, and talented friends, and it’s only a matter of time before your careers go places
also: if you can’t take an opportunity, pass it on to a friend who’d do just as well if not better
surround yourself with kind, hardworking, and talented friends, and it’s only a matter of time before your careers go places
also: if you can’t take an opportunity, pass it on to a friend who’d do just as well if not better
oh hi we're espousing the virtues of the Square Enix Blunderbuss of games on here today?
of Diofield, Triangle Strategy, Harvestella, Dungeon Encounters, Voice of Cards, Neo TWEWY, Paranormasight, and more?
hell yeah
of Diofield, Triangle Strategy, Harvestella, Dungeon Encounters, Voice of Cards, Neo TWEWY, Paranormasight, and more?
hell yeah
December 27, 2025 at 12:11 AM
oh hi we're espousing the virtues of the Square Enix Blunderbuss of games on here today?
of Diofield, Triangle Strategy, Harvestella, Dungeon Encounters, Voice of Cards, Neo TWEWY, Paranormasight, and more?
hell yeah
of Diofield, Triangle Strategy, Harvestella, Dungeon Encounters, Voice of Cards, Neo TWEWY, Paranormasight, and more?
hell yeah
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i think i like my job and playing video games again.
Kenneth Shepard’s Top 10 Games Of 2025
How many times am I allowed to put ‘Running around with Mega Raichu in Pokemon Legends: Z-A’ on here?
kotaku.com
December 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
i think i like my job and playing video games again.
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It's just me running the site today so I had to take advantage
Opinion: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora could be an all-timer if Ubisoft added one thing. gameinformer.com/opinions/202...
December 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
It's just me running the site today so I had to take advantage
i am once again asking you all to play Dungeon Encounters
DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS ($8.99) - classic dungeon crawling stripped to its bare parts, reformed into something incredible. cranks the "fuck YOU" difficulty of old school dungeon crawling to their natural - and hilarious - conclusions. store.steampowered.com/app/1451080/...
December 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
i am once again asking you all to play Dungeon Encounters