Edmond Tran
@edmondtran.bsky.social
// Managing Editor, @ThisWeekInVideogames.com
// Managing Editor, GamesHub (2021-2023)
// Senior Editor and Video Producer, GameSpot (2008-2020)
// Multi-Award-Winning, Token Asian
// Contact: DM's open, edmond@thisweekinvideogames.com
// Managing Editor, GamesHub (2021-2023)
// Senior Editor and Video Producer, GameSpot (2008-2020)
// Multi-Award-Winning, Token Asian
// Contact: DM's open, edmond@thisweekinvideogames.com
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Edmond Tran
@edmondtran.bsky.social
· Nov 12
👋🏽 Hello to all my new BlueSky followers, figured I might as well introduce myself again.
My name is Edmond Tran and I created the videogame “Super Mario Bros.”
My name is Edmond Tran and I created the videogame “Super Mario Bros.”
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Over 200 employees at Rockstar North have sent letters to senior management, demanding that over 30 fired employees be reinstated.
Videogame workers unions will also hold new protests on 14 and 18 November outside of Take-Two offices in London, Paris, and Edinburgh.
Videogame workers unions will also hold new protests on 14 and 18 November outside of Take-Two offices in London, Paris, and Edinburgh.
Over 200 Rockstar Staff Send Letters to Management Condemning Layoffs
After protests and legal claims against Rockstar, employees at the developer have issued letters demanding laid off staff be reinstated.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Over 200 employees at Rockstar North have sent letters to senior management, demanding that over 30 fired employees be reinstated.
Videogame workers unions will also hold new protests on 14 and 18 November outside of Take-Two offices in London, Paris, and Edinburgh.
Videogame workers unions will also hold new protests on 14 and 18 November outside of Take-Two offices in London, Paris, and Edinburgh.
Death Stranding shojo alright let's go i guess
Kojima Productions has announced Death Stranding Isolations (Working Title). It will stream on Disney+ in 2027.
The animated series is being developed at Japanese studio E&H Production (Ninja Kamui).
www.kojimaproductions.jp/deathstrandi...
The animated series is being developed at Japanese studio E&H Production (Ninja Kamui).
www.kojimaproductions.jp/deathstrandi...
DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS (WORKING TITLE) STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ | Kojima Productions
Kojima Productions
www.kojimaproductions.jp
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Death Stranding shojo alright let's go i guess
I didn't get to visit Valve in Washington, but I DID get to ask them some questions about the beautifully bulbous 2015 Steam Controller and its big-ass trackpads, which they said “will always hold a special place in our heart.”
November 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I didn't get to visit Valve in Washington, but I DID get to ask them some questions about the beautifully bulbous 2015 Steam Controller and its big-ass trackpads, which they said “will always hold a special place in our heart.”
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Rockstar Games had previously claimed that the workers were "distributing and discussing confidential information in a public forum."
The IWGB say that "private spaces such as trade union Discord servers have protections, and [Rockstar's] contractual clauses do not supersede UK law.”
The IWGB say that "private spaces such as trade union Discord servers have protections, and [Rockstar's] contractual clauses do not supersede UK law.”
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Rockstar Games had previously claimed that the workers were "distributing and discussing confidential information in a public forum."
The IWGB say that "private spaces such as trade union Discord servers have protections, and [Rockstar's] contractual clauses do not supersede UK law.”
The IWGB say that "private spaces such as trade union Discord servers have protections, and [Rockstar's] contractual clauses do not supersede UK law.”
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The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain has officially filed legal claims against Rockstar Games, following the dismissal of over 30 employees.
The IWGB “believes that these dismissals amount to victimisation and collective dismissal linked to trade union activity.”
The IWGB “believes that these dismissals amount to victimisation and collective dismissal linked to trade union activity.”
British Workers Union Brings Legal Claims Against Rockstar Games
After attempts to meet with the developer, the union has filed claims over “victimisation and collective dismissal linked to trade union activity” at Rockstar Games.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain has officially filed legal claims against Rockstar Games, following the dismissal of over 30 employees.
The IWGB “believes that these dismissals amount to victimisation and collective dismissal linked to trade union activity.”
The IWGB “believes that these dismissals amount to victimisation and collective dismissal linked to trade union activity.”
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Valve has announced the Steam Machine, a console-like PC gaming device, as well as a new Steam Controller, slated for early 2026.
Valve suggests the Steam Machine is six times more powerful than the Steam Deck.
"It has the power of an entry-level PC, and will be priced similarly," they said.
Valve suggests the Steam Machine is six times more powerful than the Steam Deck.
"It has the power of an entry-level PC, and will be priced similarly," they said.
Valve Announces New Steam Machine, A Console-Like PC Gaming Device For TVs
Valve suggests the new Steam Machine is six times more powerful than a Steam Deck, and will be priced like an entry-level PC.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Valve has announced the Steam Machine, a console-like PC gaming device, as well as a new Steam Controller, slated for early 2026.
Valve suggests the Steam Machine is six times more powerful than the Steam Deck.
"It has the power of an entry-level PC, and will be priced similarly," they said.
Valve suggests the Steam Machine is six times more powerful than the Steam Deck.
"It has the power of an entry-level PC, and will be priced similarly," they said.
GOTY 2025 Standings
- Keep Driving
- Consume Me
- Despelote
- Lumines Arise
- Blue Prince
tbh I think I'm done here. See you in 2026
- Keep Driving
- Consume Me
- Despelote
- Lumines Arise
- Blue Prince
tbh I think I'm done here. See you in 2026
November 12, 2025 at 6:58 AM
GOTY 2025 Standings
- Keep Driving
- Consume Me
- Despelote
- Lumines Arise
- Blue Prince
tbh I think I'm done here. See you in 2026
- Keep Driving
- Consume Me
- Despelote
- Lumines Arise
- Blue Prince
tbh I think I'm done here. See you in 2026
I very strongly recommend playing Lumines Arise in VR and letting all the problems of the world melt away as you cry tears of joy in an emotional 1990s techno rave
November 12, 2025 at 5:37 AM
I very strongly recommend playing Lumines Arise in VR and letting all the problems of the world melt away as you cry tears of joy in an emotional 1990s techno rave
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“Don’t gather some of the most brilliant activists in the industry, treat us like crap, and then expect us to do nothing about it.” After the Game Awards cancelled its Future Class programme, @alyssamerc.bsky.social talked to its former honorees
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
“We were effectively props”: young stars of game development feel let down by the ‘gaming Oscars’
Announced in 2020 by the Game Awards as an inclusive programme for the industry’s next generation, the Future Class initiative has now been discontinued. Inductees describe clashes with organisers and...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
“Don’t gather some of the most brilliant activists in the industry, treat us like crap, and then expect us to do nothing about it.” After the Game Awards cancelled its Future Class programme, @alyssamerc.bsky.social talked to its former honorees
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
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Sony CFO Lin Tao has addressed questions regarding Bungie's delayed shooter Marathon. "We are still working on it,” she said. "as needed, we will make corrections.”
“We are fully dedicated to launching the title to schedule... we will assume that we will launch this within this (financial) year."
“We are fully dedicated to launching the title to schedule... we will assume that we will launch this within this (financial) year."
Sony CFO on Bungie's Marathon: "As Needed, We Will Make Corrections"
Lin Tao addressed questions regarding the development and release of Marathon, saying that the company assumes it will launch within the financial year.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Sony CFO Lin Tao has addressed questions regarding Bungie's delayed shooter Marathon. "We are still working on it,” she said. "as needed, we will make corrections.”
“We are fully dedicated to launching the title to schedule... we will assume that we will launch this within this (financial) year."
“We are fully dedicated to launching the title to schedule... we will assume that we will launch this within this (financial) year."
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Sony CFO Lin Tao has elaborated on the company's decision to take an "impairment loss" against Bungie and Destiny 2.
"...due to the changes in the competitive environment, the level of sales and user engagement have not reached the expectations we had at the time of the acquisition of Bungie."
"...due to the changes in the competitive environment, the level of sales and user engagement have not reached the expectations we had at the time of the acquisition of Bungie."
Destiny 2 Hasn't Reached Sony's Expectations For Bungie Acquisition, Says CFO
CFO Lin Tao said that Destiny 2 had "not reached the expectations we had at the time of the acquisition of Bungie."
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Sony CFO Lin Tao has elaborated on the company's decision to take an "impairment loss" against Bungie and Destiny 2.
"...due to the changes in the competitive environment, the level of sales and user engagement have not reached the expectations we had at the time of the acquisition of Bungie."
"...due to the changes in the competitive environment, the level of sales and user engagement have not reached the expectations we had at the time of the acquisition of Bungie."
I regret to inform you that once again, I was forced to look at tiny speadsheets and do maths to prove to myself that I wasn't going absolutely insane (I love you Gematsu)
November 11, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I regret to inform you that once again, I was forced to look at tiny speadsheets and do maths to prove to myself that I wasn't going absolutely insane (I love you Gematsu)
This seems like a spicy meatball.
Sony has reported that its Q2 FY2025 profits were affected by "impairment losses" against "intangible and other assets" related to Bungie and Destiny 2, worth approximately US $204 million.
Sony says the PlayStation segment would have otherwise seen quarterly profit growth of 23%.
Sony says the PlayStation segment would have otherwise seen quarterly profit growth of 23%.
Sony Reports Profit Hit Worth US $204 Million Due To Bungie "Impairment Loss"
Sony's PlayStation segment would have seen profit growth of 23% were it not for losses against "intangible and other assets" related to Destiny 2.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
This seems like a spicy meatball.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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you have to hand it to him
November 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
you have to hand it to him
Me logging on every day
November 8, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Me logging on every day
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Cursed to have a "good thought" fiancé who won't join bsky:
"Y'know I've been thinking.. and I'm sick of it. You're playing Mario Kart and some guy picks Waluigi? He wants a reaction. 'Whoa I'm so funny! I'm so quirky!!' Done with these 'comedians'. Good job bud, you picked the weird guy. Grow up."
"Y'know I've been thinking.. and I'm sick of it. You're playing Mario Kart and some guy picks Waluigi? He wants a reaction. 'Whoa I'm so funny! I'm so quirky!!' Done with these 'comedians'. Good job bud, you picked the weird guy. Grow up."
November 8, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Cursed to have a "good thought" fiancé who won't join bsky:
"Y'know I've been thinking.. and I'm sick of it. You're playing Mario Kart and some guy picks Waluigi? He wants a reaction. 'Whoa I'm so funny! I'm so quirky!!' Done with these 'comedians'. Good job bud, you picked the weird guy. Grow up."
"Y'know I've been thinking.. and I'm sick of it. You're playing Mario Kart and some guy picks Waluigi? He wants a reaction. 'Whoa I'm so funny! I'm so quirky!!' Done with these 'comedians'. Good job bud, you picked the weird guy. Grow up."
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What a game. Deserves every award it gets
One thing we hear consistently about despelote is how much its writing resonates with people around the world—it's a personal story, in the best way.
See for yourself: ⚽️ despelote.game
See for yourself: ⚽️ despelote.game
November 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
What a game. Deserves every award it gets
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty have been in the media recently, saying that the biggest competition for Xbox is TikTok.
Nathan Brown of @hitpoints.bsky.social isn't quite sure they know what that means...
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Nathan Brown of @hitpoints.bsky.social isn't quite sure they know what that means...
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/bonu... [PAYWALLED]
Hey Microsoft, TikTok Is Not an Xbox - Bonus Hit Points
Microsoft has been saying the biggest competition for its Xbox gaming business is TikTok. Nathan Brown isn't sure they know what that means.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty have been in the media recently, saying that the biggest competition for Xbox is TikTok.
Nathan Brown of @hitpoints.bsky.social isn't quite sure they know what that means...
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/bonu... [PAYWALLED]
Nathan Brown of @hitpoints.bsky.social isn't quite sure they know what that means...
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/bonu... [PAYWALLED]
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perhaps the most egregious thing that happened with the Future Class was when The Game Awards took money from Old Spice in the name of the FC & simply... pocketed it
it wasn't used to fund Future Class initiatives, it wasn't used to help lift marginalised developers
they just profited from us
it wasn't used to fund Future Class initiatives, it wasn't used to help lift marginalised developers
they just profited from us
November 7, 2025 at 5:59 AM
perhaps the most egregious thing that happened with the Future Class was when The Game Awards took money from Old Spice in the name of the FC & simply... pocketed it
it wasn't used to fund Future Class initiatives, it wasn't used to help lift marginalised developers
they just profited from us
it wasn't used to fund Future Class initiatives, it wasn't used to help lift marginalised developers
they just profited from us
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Absolutely wild that this article is how we found out about this and not via official sources or on the Discord for FC members
EXCLUSIVE on @gamedeveloper.bsky.social: not only has The Game Awards not nominated a Future Class for 2025, it's told alumni it "does not have any active programming plans" for the award.
The Future Class page was taken down sometime this year—eliminating a definitive archive of honorees.
The Future Class page was taken down sometime this year—eliminating a definitive archive of honorees.
The Game Awards' Future Class program remains on ice
Future Class organizer Emily Weir has informed past honorees that The Game Awards has no active plans for the program.
www.gamedeveloper.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Absolutely wild that this article is how we found out about this and not via official sources or on the Discord for FC members
On the Take-Two earnings call this morning, an investor asked Strauss about using AI for "non-creative” parts of videogame development such as “quality control" and "artwork" or "whatever"
Take-Two's CEO has addressed investor queries regarding successes in using AI for “non-creative” parts of game development such as “quality control and artwork.”
He noted efficiencies, but said: “We are not either using this as an excuse to, or frankly seeing the opportunity to, reduce headcount."
He noted efficiencies, but said: “We are not either using this as an excuse to, or frankly seeing the opportunity to, reduce headcount."
Take-Two CEO Rejects Using AI As "Excuse" To Reduce Headcount
Strauss Zelnick told Take-Two investors that the company is not using AI "as an excuse" or "opportunity to reduce headcount."
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
On the Take-Two earnings call this morning, an investor asked Strauss about using AI for "non-creative” parts of videogame development such as “quality control" and "artwork" or "whatever"