Miranda Sanchez
@havokrose.bsky.social
Executive Editor of Guides at IGN 🐻 Podcast Unlocked member
Into books, beer, stationery, cats, video games, and writing.
She/her
Into books, beer, stationery, cats, video games, and writing.
She/her
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I have some more £10 commissions available.
It doesn't have to be of a goblin, but I really love goblins so that's the examples you can see here!
If you would like a commission please send me a message, thank you!
It doesn't have to be of a goblin, but I really love goblins so that's the examples you can see here!
If you would like a commission please send me a message, thank you!
December 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I have some more £10 commissions available.
It doesn't have to be of a goblin, but I really love goblins so that's the examples you can see here!
If you would like a commission please send me a message, thank you!
It doesn't have to be of a goblin, but I really love goblins so that's the examples you can see here!
If you would like a commission please send me a message, thank you!
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PSA if you're planning to dig into Metroid Prime 4: Beyond tonight -- Save yourself the woe of having a 98% scan completion at the end of the game by making sure you scan these 3 guys in the tutorial area!
We've got plenty more tips, video, and a guide in-progress here!
www.ign.com/wikis/metroi...
We've got plenty more tips, video, and a guide in-progress here!
www.ign.com/wikis/metroi...
December 4, 2025 at 5:39 AM
PSA if you're planning to dig into Metroid Prime 4: Beyond tonight -- Save yourself the woe of having a 98% scan completion at the end of the game by making sure you scan these 3 guys in the tutorial area!
We've got plenty more tips, video, and a guide in-progress here!
www.ign.com/wikis/metroi...
We've got plenty more tips, video, and a guide in-progress here!
www.ign.com/wikis/metroi...
I'm unfortunately using YouTube Music after canceling Spotify because I already pay for YouTube Premium (I use YouTube almost daily), but if I end up getting annoyed enough with how poor of an experience it is I'm probably going to Qobuz.
Spotify is garbage on every count: Its treatment of artists, its ICE advertising, the CEO's investment in military AI, its leading role in the commodification and AI slopification of music, its terrible audio quality—you name it.
So I quit, and put together a complete guide to getting off Spotify:
So I quit, and put together a complete guide to getting off Spotify:
How to quit Spotify
This Black Friday, here's a guide to finding the best Spotify alternative
www.bloodinthemachine.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I'm unfortunately using YouTube Music after canceling Spotify because I already pay for YouTube Premium (I use YouTube almost daily), but if I end up getting annoyed enough with how poor of an experience it is I'm probably going to Qobuz.
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Spotify is garbage on every count: Its treatment of artists, its ICE advertising, the CEO's investment in military AI, its leading role in the commodification and AI slopification of music, its terrible audio quality—you name it.
So I quit, and put together a complete guide to getting off Spotify:
So I quit, and put together a complete guide to getting off Spotify:
How to quit Spotify
This Black Friday, here's a guide to finding the best Spotify alternative
www.bloodinthemachine.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Spotify is garbage on every count: Its treatment of artists, its ICE advertising, the CEO's investment in military AI, its leading role in the commodification and AI slopification of music, its terrible audio quality—you name it.
So I quit, and put together a complete guide to getting off Spotify:
So I quit, and put together a complete guide to getting off Spotify:
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I understand why people stay on services that suck but not Spotify. There’s so many other platforms that are 1-to-1 the same but with less garbage if not objectively better.
December 2, 2025 at 6:15 AM
I understand why people stay on services that suck but not Spotify. There’s so many other platforms that are 1-to-1 the same but with less garbage if not objectively better.
I managed to start and get 70 hours in Baldur's Gate 3 last week with my partner. It was the best Thanksgiving week I've had?? I wanted to hold off playing until we both had time (and BG3 had all its updates) and hot damn we're already scheming to do another run, hopefully with more friends.
December 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I managed to start and get 70 hours in Baldur's Gate 3 last week with my partner. It was the best Thanksgiving week I've had?? I wanted to hold off playing until we both had time (and BG3 had all its updates) and hot damn we're already scheming to do another run, hopefully with more friends.
This new season of Fionna and Cake is so good 😭 I'm still constantly surprised how it keeps the spirit of the original while maturing the tone and jokes a bit.
November 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
This new season of Fionna and Cake is so good 😭 I'm still constantly surprised how it keeps the spirit of the original while maturing the tone and jokes a bit.
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As opposed to doing a retro review, I decided to muse about the Gainax Pose in Gunbuster and how it's preferential shorthand is far more meaningful than the Akira slide.
November 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
As opposed to doing a retro review, I decided to muse about the Gainax Pose in Gunbuster and how it's preferential shorthand is far more meaningful than the Akira slide.
You know what, just go ahead and delay to 2027 at this point. 🫥
BREAKING: Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed until November 19, 2026.
GTA 6 Is Delayed Again Until November 2026
bit.ly
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
You know what, just go ahead and delay to 2027 at this point. 🫥
Teen Vogue has incredible reporting. This is messed up.
Teen Vogue covered fashion and celebrity, but also took in-depth looks at politics and social justice issues. The union representing workers at Condé Nast said six staffers are losing their jobs. n.pr/47yP8Ct
'Teen Vogue' is moving under Vogue.com — and staffers are being laid off
Teen Vogue covered fashion and celebrity, but also took in-depth looks at politics and social justice issues. The union representing workers at Condé Nast said six staffers are losing their jobs.
n.pr
November 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Teen Vogue has incredible reporting. This is messed up.
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okay, update: i have had this question answered, and I am now looking to speak to game QA testers ON the record about the weirdest, silliest-sounding things they've had to do to make sure games work. the wackier the better. happy to keep folks anon if they prefer. DMs open, email/Signal in bio
would anyone who works in or adjacent to game testing/QA be willing to answer a couple questions for me? off the record, not to be quoted - just need some background info on automations to know whether a scenario someone described in a talk is common or unusual.
October 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
okay, update: i have had this question answered, and I am now looking to speak to game QA testers ON the record about the weirdest, silliest-sounding things they've had to do to make sure games work. the wackier the better. happy to keep folks anon if they prefer. DMs open, email/Signal in bio
I still can't believe Nintendo randomly dropped a major ACNH announcement and reveal randomly on a Thursday morning. Y'all, I'm so happy 😭
October 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I still can't believe Nintendo randomly dropped a major ACNH announcement and reveal randomly on a Thursday morning. Y'all, I'm so happy 😭
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If you are interested in indie games coming to Xbox, give the ID@Xbox Showcase a watch! I got a chance to work on this and am proud of what the team put together
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rtt...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rtt...
ID@Xbox Fall 2025 Showcase Livestream
YouTube video by IGN
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
If you are interested in indie games coming to Xbox, give the ID@Xbox Showcase a watch! I got a chance to work on this and am proud of what the team put together
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rtt...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rtt...
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have a scored review, as a treat: www.ign.com/articles/pok...
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Review - IGN
Z-A finally feels like Game Freak hitting its stride in Pokemon’s 3D era.
www.ign.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
have a scored review, as a treat: www.ign.com/articles/pok...
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New Unlocked! We had to hold it to align w/Keeper's review embargo so we could talk freely...
With the great @timoflegend.bsky.social & @leepetty.bsky.social from @doublefine.com! We chat w/them (no spoilers) about Keeper & why we love it, then talk ROG Xbox Ally X! www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwgW...
With the great @timoflegend.bsky.social & @leepetty.bsky.social from @doublefine.com! We chat w/them (no spoilers) about Keeper & why we love it, then talk ROG Xbox Ally X! www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwgW...
Keeper Devs Tim Schafer and Lee Petty Stop By! – Unlocked 711
YouTube video by IGN Games
www.youtube.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
New Unlocked! We had to hold it to align w/Keeper's review embargo so we could talk freely...
With the great @timoflegend.bsky.social & @leepetty.bsky.social from @doublefine.com! We chat w/them (no spoilers) about Keeper & why we love it, then talk ROG Xbox Ally X! www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwgW...
With the great @timoflegend.bsky.social & @leepetty.bsky.social from @doublefine.com! We chat w/them (no spoilers) about Keeper & why we love it, then talk ROG Xbox Ally X! www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwgW...
Always ecstatic for new Pokemon time 🥹 Getting a Pikachu and Sableye are my top priorities for this one!
October 16, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Always ecstatic for new Pokemon time 🥹 Getting a Pikachu and Sableye are my top priorities for this one!
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my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
October 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
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New Review! 2XKO has sunk its hooks into me. Super fun characters, excellently designed mechanics, and welcoming to newcomers while still being fiercely technical at higher levels. www.ign.com/articles/2xk...
2XKO Early Access Review - IGN
Simple inputs lower the skill floor while deep mechanics push the ceiling above the clouds.
www.ign.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:38 PM
New Review! 2XKO has sunk its hooks into me. Super fun characters, excellently designed mechanics, and welcoming to newcomers while still being fiercely technical at higher levels. www.ign.com/articles/2xk...
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United States immigration authorities are moving to dramatically expand their social media surveillance, with plans to hire nearly 30 contractors to sift through posts, photos, and messages to target people for deportation.
ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team
Documents show that ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.
www.wired.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
United States immigration authorities are moving to dramatically expand their social media surveillance, with plans to hire nearly 30 contractors to sift through posts, photos, and messages to target people for deportation.
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Hello!
I have some more commissions available now, so please send me a message if you would like to have one.
Thank you very much!
I have some more commissions available now, so please send me a message if you would like to have one.
Thank you very much!
This is my new pinned post to show my different commission types:
Character sheets: £40
Individual character: £10 (+£5 to include a simple background).
Please send me a message if you would like one, thank you very much.
Character sheets: £40
Individual character: £10 (+£5 to include a simple background).
Please send me a message if you would like one, thank you very much.
October 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Hello!
I have some more commissions available now, so please send me a message if you would like to have one.
Thank you very much!
I have some more commissions available now, so please send me a message if you would like to have one.
Thank you very much!
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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
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a spider can fly on a current of air
September 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
a spider can fly on a current of air
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Obsessed with Blue Prince? Me too. That’s why you should check out Tonda Ros react to a @blueprincegame.bsky.social speedrun!
Plus, I helped edit and produce this episode, which was super fun! 💙
Plus, I helped edit and produce this episode, which was super fun! 💙
Blue Prince Developer Reacts to 11 Minute Speedrun
YouTube video by IGN
youtu.be
September 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Obsessed with Blue Prince? Me too. That’s why you should check out Tonda Ros react to a @blueprincegame.bsky.social speedrun!
Plus, I helped edit and produce this episode, which was super fun! 💙
Plus, I helped edit and produce this episode, which was super fun! 💙