Daniel Bloodworth
@dbloodworth2.bsky.social
Video Games PR at Ukiyo Studios
Managing Editor at Easy Allies
Formerly GameTrailers, G4, Nintendo World Report
Covering video games since 1994.
Managing Editor at Easy Allies
Formerly GameTrailers, G4, Nintendo World Report
Covering video games since 1994.
Pinned
First task - I'm assembling press list.
So if you're covering games and you want to know what we're working on and get codes, let me know, particularly if you're into indies, horror, or visual novels.
DMs are open or my new email address is my last name at ukiyostudios dot com
So if you're covering games and you want to know what we're working on and get codes, let me know, particularly if you're into indies, horror, or visual novels.
DMs are open or my new email address is my last name at ukiyostudios dot com
Ahh yeah, back on my bullcrap*
*motion controlled aiming in Metroid Prime
*motion controlled aiming in Metroid Prime
December 7, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Ahh yeah, back on my bullcrap*
*motion controlled aiming in Metroid Prime
*motion controlled aiming in Metroid Prime
Love Electroplankton, so it’s great to see this bio on its creator.
www.designroom.site/toshio-iwai-...
www.designroom.site/toshio-iwai-...
Toshio Iwai's journey from Sound Fantasy to Electroplankton
We profile the artist behind two of Nintendo's attempts at making experimental music games -- one a canceled Super Famicom game based on musical insects, and the other a Nintendo DS cult-favorite base...
www.designroom.site
December 7, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Love Electroplankton, so it’s great to see this bio on its creator.
www.designroom.site/toshio-iwai-...
www.designroom.site/toshio-iwai-...
Statistically, if your name is Natalie, you should probably apply to this team anytime they get an opening.
First week at Sunset Visitor @sunsetvisitor.studio completed! Here's a smiley selfie from my first day. Really excited to be working with such a great group of people ❤️
December 6, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Statistically, if your name is Natalie, you should probably apply to this team anytime they get an opening.
Look, I'm glad it was Metroid, because debate skills are not a thing I ordinarily possess. In any case, you get me on A podcast for one more week.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVLr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVLr...
Is Metroid Prime Better Than The Classics With Daniel Bloodworth
YouTube video by Great Game Debate Podcast
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Look, I'm glad it was Metroid, because debate skills are not a thing I ordinarily possess. In any case, you get me on A podcast for one more week.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVLr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVLr...
Dredge, Drowned Lake, and now this. Freaky fishing is in.
There's going to be a generation of gamers who are going to be bored with real fishing when they find out there are no Lovecraftian horrors waiting for them at the lake.
About Fishing - youtu.be/tC3TBC3_BUA?...
About Fishing - youtu.be/tC3TBC3_BUA?...
About Fishing - Reveal Trailer | Fishing Mystery Game
YouTube video by Playstack
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Dredge, Drowned Lake, and now this. Freaky fishing is in.
This is like when GameTrailers got sold to Defy. Just an added "oh we'll own that too? huh"
I asked a Netflix rep if they had anything to share about Netflix's plans for the WB game studios (Rocksteady, Netherrealm, etc) and how they'd operate vis a vis the Netflix games group. The rep had nothing to share.
(Seems to reflect today’s deal focus on streaming, movies, shows and franchises)
(Seems to reflect today’s deal focus on streaming, movies, shows and franchises)
December 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This is like when GameTrailers got sold to Defy. Just an added "oh we'll own that too? huh"
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don’t you remember…
December 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
don’t you remember…
They've been keeping the Burnout dream alive. Feels bad man.
Wreckreation developer puts entire studio on redundancy notice
Wreckreation developer puts entire studio on redundancy notice
With THQ Nordic as the game's publisher, the studio 'will not see revenue from game sales for the foreseeable future.'
www.gamedeveloper.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
They've been keeping the Burnout dream alive. Feels bad man.
And if you haven’t watched the full episode yet, Isla got one soon after.
December 3, 2025 at 6:37 AM
And if you haven’t watched the full episode yet, Isla got one soon after.
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ICYMI the last episode of the Minnmax show raised some concerns:
December 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
ICYMI the last episode of the Minnmax show raised some concerns:
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yeah the harsh reality is that we do take a chance on small games no one's heard of a lot more often than anyone thinks we do. but literally no one reads the articles, which then reinforces to the powers that be that they're not worth doing. I don't know how to solve that problem!
I've been doing this all year but indie journalists have the same issues as indie games. Unless it's a big name, nobody cares.
November 2025 Indie Game Wrap-Up: The Best New Indie Releases and Demos You Can Play Now - MonsterVine
From gothic roguelites to rhythm adventures, November 2025’s indie lineup is packed with creativity. Discover 13 standout indie games and demos releasing this month.
monstervine.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
yeah the harsh reality is that we do take a chance on small games no one's heard of a lot more often than anyone thinks we do. but literally no one reads the articles, which then reinforces to the powers that be that they're not worth doing. I don't know how to solve that problem!
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I appreciate how many people out here are trying to point the spotlight!
Even if a site only covers indies and has a dedicated following, it can feel like shouting into the void.
If anyone is interested, here is The Indie Informer's 2025 wrap-up: the-indie-in-former.com/2025/12/01/t...
Even if a site only covers indies and has a dedicated following, it can feel like shouting into the void.
If anyone is interested, here is The Indie Informer's 2025 wrap-up: the-indie-in-former.com/2025/12/01/t...
The Indie Informer 2025 Lookback
Happy Holidays!
the-indie-in-former.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:41 AM
I appreciate how many people out here are trying to point the spotlight!
Even if a site only covers indies and has a dedicated following, it can feel like shouting into the void.
If anyone is interested, here is The Indie Informer's 2025 wrap-up: the-indie-in-former.com/2025/12/01/t...
Even if a site only covers indies and has a dedicated following, it can feel like shouting into the void.
If anyone is interested, here is The Indie Informer's 2025 wrap-up: the-indie-in-former.com/2025/12/01/t...
Reposted by Daniel Bloodworth
Just did a test of the new Mario Kart World patch and I think Nintendo really outdid themselves this time.
December 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Just did a test of the new Mario Kart World patch and I think Nintendo really outdid themselves this time.
Also - Showcases
If you put together an online showcase like State of Play, Day of the Devs, etc. and you accept submissions for indie games, get in touch with timelines and whatever else you need.
DMs are open or my new email address is my last name at ukiyostudios dot com
If you put together an online showcase like State of Play, Day of the Devs, etc. and you accept submissions for indie games, get in touch with timelines and whatever else you need.
DMs are open or my new email address is my last name at ukiyostudios dot com
December 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Also - Showcases
If you put together an online showcase like State of Play, Day of the Devs, etc. and you accept submissions for indie games, get in touch with timelines and whatever else you need.
DMs are open or my new email address is my last name at ukiyostudios dot com
If you put together an online showcase like State of Play, Day of the Devs, etc. and you accept submissions for indie games, get in touch with timelines and whatever else you need.
DMs are open or my new email address is my last name at ukiyostudios dot com
First task - I'm assembling press list.
So if you're covering games and you want to know what we're working on and get codes, let me know, particularly if you're into indies, horror, or visual novels.
DMs are open or my new email address is my last name at ukiyostudios dot com
So if you're covering games and you want to know what we're working on and get codes, let me know, particularly if you're into indies, horror, or visual novels.
DMs are open or my new email address is my last name at ukiyostudios dot com
December 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
First task - I'm assembling press list.
So if you're covering games and you want to know what we're working on and get codes, let me know, particularly if you're into indies, horror, or visual novels.
DMs are open or my new email address is my last name at ukiyostudios dot com
So if you're covering games and you want to know what we're working on and get codes, let me know, particularly if you're into indies, horror, or visual novels.
DMs are open or my new email address is my last name at ukiyostudios dot com
I just got a surfboard and chased a shark through a series of discos. Ninja Gaiden 4 is pretty sick, lol.
December 1, 2025 at 5:53 AM
I just got a surfboard and chased a shark through a series of discos. Ninja Gaiden 4 is pretty sick, lol.
I set up this cool DJ shot just to see that ain’t nothing plugged in.
December 1, 2025 at 5:19 AM
I set up this cool DJ shot just to see that ain’t nothing plugged in.
My Ninja Gaiden 4 save from like a month ago was right before the next boss fight. Glad these games have little training modes.
December 1, 2025 at 4:24 AM
My Ninja Gaiden 4 save from like a month ago was right before the next boss fight. Glad these games have little training modes.
Pain of papaya.
November 30, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Pain of papaya.
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Getting stuck causes players to explore the world.
Dying causes players to think about what they're doing.
An "impossible" situation causes players to learn how the game works and eventually achieve the impossible.
We need to be able to design *some* games around these fundamental ideas.
Dying causes players to think about what they're doing.
An "impossible" situation causes players to learn how the game works and eventually achieve the impossible.
We need to be able to design *some* games around these fundamental ideas.
November 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Getting stuck causes players to explore the world.
Dying causes players to think about what they're doing.
An "impossible" situation causes players to learn how the game works and eventually achieve the impossible.
We need to be able to design *some* games around these fundamental ideas.
Dying causes players to think about what they're doing.
An "impossible" situation causes players to learn how the game works and eventually achieve the impossible.
We need to be able to design *some* games around these fundamental ideas.
Reposted by Daniel Bloodworth
If you have somehow missed the roll-call for review keys for UNBEATABLE, I am your guy.
Keys for streaming will be going out closer to launch.
I am being spammed to death by scammers, so make sure it's easy to verify that you are legit.
If we worked together before, you know where to find me.
Keys for streaming will be going out closer to launch.
I am being spammed to death by scammers, so make sure it's easy to verify that you are legit.
If we worked together before, you know where to find me.
November 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
If you have somehow missed the roll-call for review keys for UNBEATABLE, I am your guy.
Keys for streaming will be going out closer to launch.
I am being spammed to death by scammers, so make sure it's easy to verify that you are legit.
If we worked together before, you know where to find me.
Keys for streaming will be going out closer to launch.
I am being spammed to death by scammers, so make sure it's easy to verify that you are legit.
If we worked together before, you know where to find me.
All genres are a mess, but this particular genre is a particular mess that no one even knows what to call it. Worth checking out the video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0N4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0N4...
This wildly popular genre still has no Steam category. Let's change it!
YouTube video by Awesome Games Studio
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
All genres are a mess, but this particular genre is a particular mess that no one even knows what to call it. Worth checking out the video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0N4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0N4...
Tree defeated.
November 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Tree defeated.
Reposted by Daniel Bloodworth
pc gaming show asked us to announce our presence at their event
but since it's a world premiere, all we have for now is this lousy png!
full reveal coming next week, december 4th
pcgamingshow.com
but since it's a world premiere, all we have for now is this lousy png!
full reveal coming next week, december 4th
pcgamingshow.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
pc gaming show asked us to announce our presence at their event
but since it's a world premiere, all we have for now is this lousy png!
full reveal coming next week, december 4th
pcgamingshow.com
but since it's a world premiere, all we have for now is this lousy png!
full reveal coming next week, december 4th
pcgamingshow.com
Love how in a game like Baby Steps, when I finally cave in to look at a video, that person just does the same thing I was doing, but not suck at it.
November 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Love how in a game like Baby Steps, when I finally cave in to look at a video, that person just does the same thing I was doing, but not suck at it.