Willa Bloomfield-Rowe
@thewillarowe.bsky.social
Trans. Tall. Tired | Writer w/ bylines @ AV Club, Digital Trends, Kotaku, and more | Host @ Girl Mode | she/her | email: willa.d.rowe@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/girlmodepod
https://linktr.ee/girlmodepod
Pinned
Starting off 2026 with a new LOOKING FOR WORK post
I am very eager to pick up some more freelance work or ideally a fulltime gig somewhere. Open to:
- Reviews
- News/event coverage
- Mock reviews/consulting work
- Editing
- Copywriting/editing
- PR/marketing
email in bio! reposts appreciated!
I am very eager to pick up some more freelance work or ideally a fulltime gig somewhere. Open to:
- Reviews
- News/event coverage
- Mock reviews/consulting work
- Editing
- Copywriting/editing
- PR/marketing
email in bio! reposts appreciated!
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Congratulations to @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social on Old Skies, Girl Mode's 2025 Game of the Year!
January 7, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Congratulations to @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social on Old Skies, Girl Mode's 2025 Game of the Year!
It's Hamnet's fault that I have to see so many pieces on "to be or not to be" that mention Grand Theft Hamlet (which was... bad)
People should play elsinore if they want to see video games in dialogue with Hamlet in a compelling way
www.digitaltrends.com/movies/grand...
People should play elsinore if they want to see video games in dialogue with Hamlet in a compelling way
www.digitaltrends.com/movies/grand...
Grand Theft Hamlet review: something rotten
Grand Theft Hamlet blends online gaming and Shakespeare to mixed results.
www.digitaltrends.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM
It's Hamnet's fault that I have to see so many pieces on "to be or not to be" that mention Grand Theft Hamlet (which was... bad)
People should play elsinore if they want to see video games in dialogue with Hamlet in a compelling way
www.digitaltrends.com/movies/grand...
People should play elsinore if they want to see video games in dialogue with Hamlet in a compelling way
www.digitaltrends.com/movies/grand...
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the journalists
What is missing from video games journalism in 2026?
January 7, 2026 at 12:01 PM
the journalists
I do like quadruple texting but for Bluesky posts. I’ll do a million replies to my own post and have no shame
January 7, 2026 at 1:50 AM
I do like quadruple texting but for Bluesky posts. I’ll do a million replies to my own post and have no shame
Neon, leave me alone. I will not watch the Life of Chuck no matter how many times you remind me I have a screener
January 7, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Neon, leave me alone. I will not watch the Life of Chuck no matter how many times you remind me I have a screener
I should be able to keep watching the Expanse while I edit the pod
January 7, 2026 at 12:34 AM
I should be able to keep watching the Expanse while I edit the pod
Realisitcally, how many shots of espresso is too much in one day? Asking for a friend...
January 6, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Realisitcally, how many shots of espresso is too much in one day? Asking for a friend...
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Starting off 2026 with a new LOOKING FOR WORK post
I am very eager to pick up some more freelance work or ideally a fulltime gig somewhere. Open to:
- Reviews
- News/event coverage
- Mock reviews/consulting work
- Editing
- Copywriting/editing
- PR/marketing
email in bio! reposts appreciated!
I am very eager to pick up some more freelance work or ideally a fulltime gig somewhere. Open to:
- Reviews
- News/event coverage
- Mock reviews/consulting work
- Editing
- Copywriting/editing
- PR/marketing
email in bio! reposts appreciated!
January 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Starting off 2026 with a new LOOKING FOR WORK post
I am very eager to pick up some more freelance work or ideally a fulltime gig somewhere. Open to:
- Reviews
- News/event coverage
- Mock reviews/consulting work
- Editing
- Copywriting/editing
- PR/marketing
email in bio! reposts appreciated!
I am very eager to pick up some more freelance work or ideally a fulltime gig somewhere. Open to:
- Reviews
- News/event coverage
- Mock reviews/consulting work
- Editing
- Copywriting/editing
- PR/marketing
email in bio! reposts appreciated!
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hey so like are any of these incredibly skilled writers i know and adore ever going to get hired
or are we all just going to be screaming into the void forever as the field slowly dies and the same $5-20 is passed around between indie startups
asking for a friend
or are we all just going to be screaming into the void forever as the field slowly dies and the same $5-20 is passed around between indie startups
asking for a friend
January 6, 2026 at 3:18 PM
hey so like are any of these incredibly skilled writers i know and adore ever going to get hired
or are we all just going to be screaming into the void forever as the field slowly dies and the same $5-20 is passed around between indie startups
asking for a friend
or are we all just going to be screaming into the void forever as the field slowly dies and the same $5-20 is passed around between indie startups
asking for a friend
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I‘m in 2&3 on this list!
The Seance of Blake Manor is at 3 and Old Skies is at 2!
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
The Seance of Blake Manor is at 3 and Old Skies is at 2!
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
Willa's top 10 games of 2025
My personal top ten list for 2025.
willarowe.bearblog.dev
January 6, 2026 at 12:02 PM
I‘m in 2&3 on this list!
The Seance of Blake Manor is at 3 and Old Skies is at 2!
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
The Seance of Blake Manor is at 3 and Old Skies is at 2!
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
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"Old Skies is, fundamentally, a survey of love... It's gorgeous and refuses to leave you once you've finished."
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
Willa's top 10 games of 2025
My personal top ten list for 2025.
willarowe.bearblog.dev
January 6, 2026 at 11:18 AM
"Old Skies is, fundamentally, a survey of love... It's gorgeous and refuses to leave you once you've finished."
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
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My last column of 2025 is now live: six under-discussed indie games for your consideration
Indie Sampler 2025 - Unwinnable
Was this just an excuse to demonstrate how many indie games I played this year? Anyway.
ift.tt
January 6, 2026 at 2:14 PM
My last column of 2025 is now live: six under-discussed indie games for your consideration
Preparing for the Scott Summers slander to hit the timeline. That's my emotional support white boy, don't be mean to him
January 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Preparing for the Scott Summers slander to hit the timeline. That's my emotional support white boy, don't be mean to him
The only thing that could make me ok with bringing back the fox x-men is if we got to see James Marsden, Famke Janssen, and January Jones recreate this
January 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM
The only thing that could make me ok with bringing back the fox x-men is if we got to see James Marsden, Famke Janssen, and January Jones recreate this
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Better late then never: my top 10
Wrote up some very quick short blurbs so as not too think too much, but I did link to great supplemental works from people who aren't me (except in a few cases)
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
Wrote up some very quick short blurbs so as not too think too much, but I did link to great supplemental works from people who aren't me (except in a few cases)
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
Willa's top 10 games of 2025
My personal top ten list for 2025.
willarowe.bearblog.dev
January 5, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Better late then never: my top 10
Wrote up some very quick short blurbs so as not too think too much, but I did link to great supplemental works from people who aren't me (except in a few cases)
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
Wrote up some very quick short blurbs so as not too think too much, but I did link to great supplemental works from people who aren't me (except in a few cases)
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
I think every game writer's GOTY list should come with an annotated version that is just their partner's opinions on being forced to watch these games be played
January 5, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I think every game writer's GOTY list should come with an annotated version that is just their partner's opinions on being forced to watch these games be played
Better late then never: my top 10
Wrote up some very quick short blurbs so as not too think too much, but I did link to great supplemental works from people who aren't me (except in a few cases)
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
Wrote up some very quick short blurbs so as not too think too much, but I did link to great supplemental works from people who aren't me (except in a few cases)
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
Willa's top 10 games of 2025
My personal top ten list for 2025.
willarowe.bearblog.dev
January 5, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Better late then never: my top 10
Wrote up some very quick short blurbs so as not too think too much, but I did link to great supplemental works from people who aren't me (except in a few cases)
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
Wrote up some very quick short blurbs so as not too think too much, but I did link to great supplemental works from people who aren't me (except in a few cases)
willarowe.bearblog.dev/top-10-games...
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my solo rpg about turning into an ugly dolly is now available to download for free :~) let this horror take care of you when it's too cold to go outside 🎀 #ttrpg
plantorbeast.itch.io/dollsweat
plantorbeast.itch.io/dollsweat
dollsweat by Plant or Beast
A solo horror RPG about turning into a malformed baby doll
plantorbeast.itch.io
January 5, 2026 at 5:05 AM
my solo rpg about turning into an ugly dolly is now available to download for free :~) let this horror take care of you when it's too cold to go outside 🎀 #ttrpg
plantorbeast.itch.io/dollsweat
plantorbeast.itch.io/dollsweat
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Valnet decided to shut down XDA's Gaming segment, so I'm starting 2026 looking for work. I'm open to any jobs or freelance opportunities in journalism, PR, or consulting. DM me if you'd like my email. Also, consider giving @jakejameslugo.bsky.social work, as he was let go today as well.
January 5, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Valnet decided to shut down XDA's Gaming segment, so I'm starting 2026 looking for work. I'm open to any jobs or freelance opportunities in journalism, PR, or consulting. DM me if you'd like my email. Also, consider giving @jakejameslugo.bsky.social work, as he was let go today as well.
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Bless the writer of the Tomb Raider fanfic I just read who made Sam a Mets fan
January 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Bless the writer of the Tomb Raider fanfic I just read who made Sam a Mets fan
And on that note if any editors/sites are still looking for reviews for any of these Jan/Feb games I'm eager to throw my hat in the ring:
- MIO: Memories in Orbit
- TR-49
- Perfect Tides: Station to Station
- Cairn
- Resident Evil Requiem
- Tales of Berseria Remastered
- MIO: Memories in Orbit
- TR-49
- Perfect Tides: Station to Station
- Cairn
- Resident Evil Requiem
- Tales of Berseria Remastered
January 5, 2026 at 3:33 PM
And on that note if any editors/sites are still looking for reviews for any of these Jan/Feb games I'm eager to throw my hat in the ring:
- MIO: Memories in Orbit
- TR-49
- Perfect Tides: Station to Station
- Cairn
- Resident Evil Requiem
- Tales of Berseria Remastered
- MIO: Memories in Orbit
- TR-49
- Perfect Tides: Station to Station
- Cairn
- Resident Evil Requiem
- Tales of Berseria Remastered
Starting off 2026 with a new LOOKING FOR WORK post
I am very eager to pick up some more freelance work or ideally a fulltime gig somewhere. Open to:
- Reviews
- News/event coverage
- Mock reviews/consulting work
- Editing
- Copywriting/editing
- PR/marketing
email in bio! reposts appreciated!
I am very eager to pick up some more freelance work or ideally a fulltime gig somewhere. Open to:
- Reviews
- News/event coverage
- Mock reviews/consulting work
- Editing
- Copywriting/editing
- PR/marketing
email in bio! reposts appreciated!
January 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Starting off 2026 with a new LOOKING FOR WORK post
I am very eager to pick up some more freelance work or ideally a fulltime gig somewhere. Open to:
- Reviews
- News/event coverage
- Mock reviews/consulting work
- Editing
- Copywriting/editing
- PR/marketing
email in bio! reposts appreciated!
I am very eager to pick up some more freelance work or ideally a fulltime gig somewhere. Open to:
- Reviews
- News/event coverage
- Mock reviews/consulting work
- Editing
- Copywriting/editing
- PR/marketing
email in bio! reposts appreciated!
I need people to know that since I found out about this from a friend I haven't shut up. Im literally always saying that we peaked with the Blackberry and I am not fucking around when i say i actually want to buy this lol
The Clicks Communicator is a Blackberry for your phone
The Clicks Communicator is a Blackberry for your phone
Just look at that QWERTY keyboard.
buff.ly
January 3, 2026 at 11:34 PM
I need people to know that since I found out about this from a friend I haven't shut up. Im literally always saying that we peaked with the Blackberry and I am not fucking around when i say i actually want to buy this lol
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Being a freelancer is expensive! Some unique opportunities opened up for me and I need your help to make them happen.
Donate to Help Me Attend My First Writers Workshop, organized by Autumn Wright
GFM
As much as I have procrastinated on it, I still hesitate to make th… Autumn Wright needs your support for Help Me Attend My First Writers Workshop
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January 1, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Being a freelancer is expensive! Some unique opportunities opened up for me and I need your help to make them happen.