Jack LeRogue
jacklerogue.bsky.social
Jack LeRogue
@jacklerogue.bsky.social
Faster, stronger, and prettier than most world leaders.

TTRPG Designer. Former game journalist.
Hot Take:

Chrono Trigger is pretty fun.
September 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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lets talk on big issue for artists, REVIEWS. lot of discussion on how to feel about these things when youve put so much work into your art. usually buds will assure you 'dont worry, that negative review is wrong,' but i disagree. i think it is important to remember that NEGATIVE REVIEWS are correct
July 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
“Oopsy, we just shit in the elevator on purpose. Please stand in the elevator with us while we explore ways to monetize a shit-filled elevator.”
We understand your frustration and appreciate your patience — we're actively exploring creative directions for the future of GB and look forward to sharing more with you soon.
May 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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also after trying to make this a thing back when prima games was a good website and getting derailed twice by two different owners, Skybox is now the official home of my annual shitpost game awards

skyboxcritics.com/2025/05/01/m...
My Personal 2024 Game Awards for Videogame Excess and Excellence
Back at it again trying to be funny and cool on the internet.
skyboxcritics.com
May 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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oh god

yeah, we're trying to do something different

publish what we want, when we want, and offer professional editing and feedback for anyone who wants to do the same
We had always planned to launch today, but it seems more necessary now than ever, so here goes: @brianbarnett.bsky.social, @hokutolucas.bsky.social, and I are launching an independent games website today called Skybox. You can read our welcome letter/mission statement here:
Welcome to Skybox
We can build something better.
skyboxcritics.com
May 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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maddy helped me regain my confidence after years of abuse from other editors and i know for a fact i’m not the only person she’s supported in that way. she is a leader through and through.
May 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Gamurs 2.0

Fucking hell :(((((
"was making between $15-20 per article of 500-1000 words and that's including the "bonus" I got for being good enough to have "self publish status." They continued to pile on more requirements to the point that I was making maybe $5/hour before I just decided to walk"
www.reddit.com/r/freelanceW...
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Explore this post and more from the freelanceWriters community
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May 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Fuck Valnet.
May 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Running out of gaming websites that I’m still willing and happy to visit.

What a shit show of an industry.

Employee-owned businesses are starting to seem like the only ethical, high quality options.

Business bros can’t accomplish anything except personal enrichment at the expense of everything.
May 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I can imagine a lot of people who published articles on Gamurs sites are rushing to back up their posts somewhere.

Obviously there are a lot of ways to do this, but I liked using Obsidian and the web clipping tool.

Formats nicely, includes meta data and images, and is easy to organize.
April 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Read the quoted post over lunch today, along with a great recent feature by @xoxogossipgita.bsky.social on Tweet roundups and how people frame discussions online.

aftermath.site/tweet-roundu...

Both really good, as well as reminders of the value of games/media journalism these days. (1/2)
April 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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a dream job made unnecessarily stressful and ultimately destroyed by rich assholes, yep that tracks
'There are so few of us left': Even full-time games journalists at big websites are feeling it in 2025:

aftermath.site/video-games-jo...
April 10, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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another big update from me! i've been sitting on this for a week, unsure of how to write this up.. but i've gotten the total cost for my top surgery, which is $19.6k. i can't raise this money alone, even with all of the work i do, so i've made a gofundme. gofund.me/954d116c
Donate to Kazuma's Top Surgery Fund, organized by Kazuma Hashimoto
My name is Kazuma Hashimoto and I have been suffering from gender dysphoria for over 20 yea… Kazuma Hashimoto needs your support for Kazuma's Top Surgery Fund
www.gofundme.com
February 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Incredibly weird way to describe having fun playing with toys.

Also, “impossible odds?” Not how game design works.

Fuck this dipshit, for real.
February 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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February 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Rewrite this title afer lifting content from many websites
February 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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I want you to remember the last time you saw a leaflet hung in public about topics of resistance

Remember how it made you feel like you aren’t alone in the fight

That leaflet was hung by one person

Do not be discouraged. You are not alone. Choose your weapon and fight
February 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The more older I get, the more truer it gets.
So tell me honestly, doctor. Which type of bipolar disorder do I have?

Doctor:
February 5, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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just saw a community manager job listing (managing socials, discord, etc.) also asking for familiarity with film recording equipment and an edited video application demonstrating on-screen talent skills. so you're actually hiring for three jobs there guys
January 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Should go without saying -

DON'T email these fools from your own email address.
DON'T email them using your own computer.
DON'T email them while using an internet connection with your name on it.

Find ways around these things if you choose to be creative.
Note that anyone can email the snitch line, DEIAtruth@opm.gov. So if you’ve got any, uh, thoughts or information you’d like to share about this initiative, fire off that email today!
January 23, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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I was really delighted to participate in Polaris 2024- my group investigated building a framework to help game designers create more emotionally resonant game mechanics, and you can read our report here!

polarisgamedesign.com/2024/there-i...
January 23, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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Throwing sand in the gears of terrible machinery is also resisting.
January 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM