Ben Skipper
@bskipper.bsky.social
Account Director at video games comms agency Bastion
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Ben Skipper
@bskipper.bsky.social
· Oct 20
Intro for newbies here after the X-odus. I've been in the video game industry for about a decade, first as a journalist but then comms since 2018. Worked with Bandai, Square, Konami, Ukie, ReedPop and many more while at award-winning agency Bastion
Don't threaten me with a good time
November 18, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Don't threaten me with a good time
Mad that someone hired to contribute to the series in this way doesn't understand that Bond's very loose continuity is both a good thing (if hard to explain to a mass audience) and a key reason for its long-term success
James Bond’s death in No Time to Die is causing a nightmare for the next film. Writers are stuck because Bond “was blown to pieces.”
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Mad that someone hired to contribute to the series in this way doesn't understand that Bond's very loose continuity is both a good thing (if hard to explain to a mass audience) and a key reason for its long-term success
GTA 6 has now been delayed from the week after my wedding (good) to the day I fly off for my honeymoon (bad)
November 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM
GTA 6 has now been delayed from the week after my wedding (good) to the day I fly off for my honeymoon (bad)
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November 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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More than 1,200 video game journalists have left major publications in the past two years, and not returned to the media, according to data supplied to VGC.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/more-th...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/more-th...
More than 1,200 games journalists have left the media in the last two years | VGC
According to Press Engine data, the global pool of games journalists has shrunk by 25%
www.videogameschronicle.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:09 PM
More than 1,200 video game journalists have left major publications in the past two years, and not returned to the media, according to data supplied to VGC.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/more-th...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/more-th...
I've got 3/4 of this first set of Only Connect questions at the 3 point mark. I think this means I'm smart now
October 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I've got 3/4 of this first set of Only Connect questions at the 3 point mark. I think this means I'm smart now
Sean Penn's Lockjaw in One Battle After Another isn't just reminiscent of Vince McMahon, I'm convinced he took some inspiration from him
October 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Sean Penn's Lockjaw in One Battle After Another isn't just reminiscent of Vince McMahon, I'm convinced he took some inspiration from him
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If you think a game about going after the KKK would be controversial due to the current political climate, it's a good sign you should make a game about going after the KKK.
SCOOP: Last year, Ubisoft cancelled an Assassin's Creed game set during Reconstruction. Was to feature a Black Assassin who, among other things, fought the rise of the Klan
Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke
www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubis...
Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke
www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubis...
Scoop: Ubisoft cancelled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year
Company leadership deemed the project too controversial for the moment, sources tell Game File
www.gamefile.news
October 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
If you think a game about going after the KKK would be controversial due to the current political climate, it's a good sign you should make a game about going after the KKK.
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When we got to play Jurassic World Evolution 3, we were most excited to see that it finally seems like a fully-fledged member of the Frontier flock, with the extremely deep customization and personalization features we've come to expect from the studio.
Jurassic World Evolution 3: The Final Preview
bit.ly
September 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
When we got to play Jurassic World Evolution 3, we were most excited to see that it finally seems like a fully-fledged member of the Frontier flock, with the extremely deep customization and personalization features we've come to expect from the studio.
If you didn't know it actually happens, you'd definitely think "get in the hole!" is a shout someone who doesn't like golf would say golf fans yell
September 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
If you didn't know it actually happens, you'd definitely think "get in the hole!" is a shout someone who doesn't like golf would say golf fans yell
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Dr. Selina Tan, played by Gemma Chan, is a brilliant and passionate academic with a background in psychology and game theory, whose role at MI6 is pivotal in Bond’s journey in #007FirstLight.
youtu.be/D7wZqGQ9kYU
Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition Upgrade.
bit.ly/4mFFseR
#EarnTheNumber
youtu.be/D7wZqGQ9kYU
Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition Upgrade.
bit.ly/4mFFseR
#EarnTheNumber
September 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Dr. Selina Tan, played by Gemma Chan, is a brilliant and passionate academic with a background in psychology and game theory, whose role at MI6 is pivotal in Bond’s journey in #007FirstLight.
youtu.be/D7wZqGQ9kYU
Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition Upgrade.
bit.ly/4mFFseR
#EarnTheNumber
youtu.be/D7wZqGQ9kYU
Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition Upgrade.
bit.ly/4mFFseR
#EarnTheNumber
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Still possibly the greatest title drop in video games
September 24, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Still possibly the greatest title drop in video games
The view from the UK: Wait, tylenol is just paracetamol?!
September 23, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The view from the UK: Wait, tylenol is just paracetamol?!
Arsenal lucky there, but it's still ll feeling a bit Southgate-y this season. Arteta got the club back in contention for trophies but is cautious to a fault and can't get them over the line
September 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Arsenal lucky there, but it's still ll feeling a bit Southgate-y this season. Arteta got the club back in contention for trophies but is cautious to a fault and can't get them over the line
Post a movie you like with a terrible rotten tomatoes score
September 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Post a movie you like with a terrible rotten tomatoes score
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imagine getting qt dunked by ed davey. unrecoverable. you’re furious and he is serenely going down a log flume in bognor regis.
September 15, 2025 at 12:27 PM
imagine getting qt dunked by ed davey. unrecoverable. you’re furious and he is serenely going down a log flume in bognor regis.
Labour can't learn a thing from Mamdani. There is plenty they could learn, they're just incapable
As Starmer’s popularity tanks, what can Labour learn from Zohran Mamdani’s success in New York?
As Starmer’s popularity tanks, what can Labour learn from Zohran Mamdani’s success in New York?
Progressives in the US and UK are asking why leftwing politicians are not connecting with ordinary people
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Labour can't learn a thing from Mamdani. There is plenty they could learn, they're just incapable
UK PRESS! Anyone heading out to Tokyo Game Show? Let me know, may have some treats in store...
September 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
UK PRESS! Anyone heading out to Tokyo Game Show? Let me know, may have some treats in store...
Taking 20+ attempts at an early Silksong boss: oh yeah I remember now, this sucks
Beating said boss: oh shit yeah, this rules
Beating said boss: oh shit yeah, this rules
September 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Taking 20+ attempts at an early Silksong boss: oh yeah I remember now, this sucks
Beating said boss: oh shit yeah, this rules
Beating said boss: oh shit yeah, this rules
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losing my shit at tom clancy's daughter immediately setting this to her banner after seeing it
September 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
losing my shit at tom clancy's daughter immediately setting this to her banner after seeing it
"Ex-Tory minister Nadine Dorries d---
---fects to Reform"
BBC News notification really getting my hopes up there 😔
---fects to Reform"
BBC News notification really getting my hopes up there 😔
September 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
"Ex-Tory minister Nadine Dorries d---
---fects to Reform"
BBC News notification really getting my hopes up there 😔
---fects to Reform"
BBC News notification really getting my hopes up there 😔
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Cat's out of the bag - I saw 007 First Light at Gamescom and I was left utterly stunned in what feels like a lovechild of Hitman and Uncharted, bringing the best of both together!
The explosions in this game tickle my brain
www.psu.com/news/007-fir...
The explosions in this game tickle my brain
www.psu.com/news/007-fir...
007 First Light Hands-Off Preview (PS5) - Welcome Back, Mr. Bond - PlayStation Universe
James Bond is returning in an all-new adventure developed by IO Interactive! Find out how it's shaping up in our 007 First Light hands-off preview.
www.psu.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Cat's out of the bag - I saw 007 First Light at Gamescom and I was left utterly stunned in what feels like a lovechild of Hitman and Uncharted, bringing the best of both together!
The explosions in this game tickle my brain
www.psu.com/news/007-fir...
The explosions in this game tickle my brain
www.psu.com/news/007-fir...
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At Gamescom I saw 30ish minutes of 007: First Light gameplay and was amazed by how the core of Hitman's flexible and open gameplay has been meshed with the bombastic setpieces of Uncharted to create what is sure to be a cinematic thrill ride. My full impressions:
www.gamewatcher.com/news/007-fir...
www.gamewatcher.com/news/007-fir...
September 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
At Gamescom I saw 30ish minutes of 007: First Light gameplay and was amazed by how the core of Hitman's flexible and open gameplay has been meshed with the bombastic setpieces of Uncharted to create what is sure to be a cinematic thrill ride. My full impressions:
www.gamewatcher.com/news/007-fir...
www.gamewatcher.com/news/007-fir...
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Suprise! Last week I flew to Copenhagen and visited @ioi.dk HQ, where I got to interview 007 First Light art director, Rasmus Poulsen, about how the studio is bringing its modern vision of Bond to life.
Full interview:
Full interview:
‘I've always been inspired by Bond’ – IOI on crafting its take on spy fantasy
In advance of today's State of Play presentation, we picked the brain of 007 First Light's art director to learn more about IO Interactive's approach to reinventing James Bond.
www.mirror.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Suprise! Last week I flew to Copenhagen and visited @ioi.dk HQ, where I got to interview 007 First Light art director, Rasmus Poulsen, about how the studio is bringing its modern vision of Bond to life.
Full interview:
Full interview: