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John Carson
@johncarson.bsky.social
Video Games’ King of Late Night, Freelance Writer, Up to something probably - Previously: Associate Editor Game Informer | Streaming at http://twitch.tv/johncarsongames
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Since more people are coming over here, here's my spiel

If you have the means to start a gaming publication, there has never been a better pool of young, experienced talent available to make something special. Anyone with the capital and motivation to start a website/magazine/etc should consider it
Apparently you can't play Chinese Riftbound cards mixed in an otherwise English deck or vice versa. It's one or the other for each of your three decks (main deck can have different language from Rune deck). What a bad rule lol
November 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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went to Valve a couple weeks ago to preview the new Steam Machine, new Steam Controller, and Steam Frame + interviewed a few folks at Valve!

got tons of coverage w/ @jackiecobra.bsky.social!

Machine: youtu.be/xb3a3EKwhGQ?...
Controller: youtu.be/lbNI0rNJVt8?...
Frame: youtu.be/jis5Q9UEroE?...
November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Decades of waiting is a crazy way to position WoW housing
WoW Player Housing Finally Arrives December 2 After Decades Of Waiting
The two-decade wait for player housing in World of Warcraft is nearly over, as Blizzard has announced housing will launch on December 2 for those who preorder the Midnight expansion. Housing will be launching into what Blizzard is calling "early access"--and will support weekly housing quests but won't have its Neighborhood event system fully online. Players will, however, be able to buy a home, decorate it, design rooms, join Neighborhoods, earn decor through achievements, and craft decor items. Those who don't own Midnight won't be able to purchase a home but will still be able to acquire housing items and decor, should they later decide to upgrade to the new expansion. Patch 11.2.7 packs a punch with... 🏘️ Housing early access + weekly quests 📖 Midnight’s Prologue Campaign 🚀 Revamped experiences for new + returning players And much more! pic.twitter.com/XetLDy5VDe — World of Warcraft (@Warcraft) November 12, 2025 While housing is the big new attraction, and one that players have waited over 20 years for, there are some other new features rounding out the 11.2.7 update. That includes a prologue questline to set up the story of Midnight, a new Lorewalking campaign centered around the origins of the Blood and Void Elves of Azeroth, and a quest chain to unlock Pandaren Heritage armor. The Timewalking event Turbulent Timeways will also make a return, and will for the first time feature dungeons from 2020's Shadowlands expansion.Continue Reading at GameSpot
dlvr.it
November 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Why do Valve’s controllers always look like they’re 5 revisions from final
For comparison, here's the second-generation Steam Controller (left) compared to its first-gen counterpart (right).
www.theverge.com/games/815061...
November 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The console wars are back, baby!!
November 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter to launch by September 2026 www.gematsu.com/2025/11/trai...
November 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Hello, not only do we not use AI we would rather cut off our own arms than do so. Demonschool is 100% human made.
November 12, 2025 at 3:36 AM
The new mechanics coming with Spiritforged are going to be very familiar to Magic players. That’s probably going to be great for onboarding players, but I wish there was something that stood out as uniquely Riftbound.
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Reminder that I have a Starter Pack of all current and former Game Informer staff if you’re interested in following us. I don’t think I missed anyone, but let me know if I did, because I want to be all-inclusive and not leave anyone left out. go.bsky.app/Ea2R4VT
November 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
First time seeing the northern light. Absolutely incredible.
November 12, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Big O should be added to more games tbh
November 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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When I play Lumines Arise,
I am no longer in The Cynical World.
I am a cat in a sunbeam.

(my lumines arise review) www.polygon.com/lumines-aris...
Lumines Arise is the cure for our cynical world
The cult classic rhythm game is back in life-affirming fashion
www.polygon.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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it's hard to actually convey what it feels like to play lumines arise, especially during the moments where each of its elements, both internal and external, come together. but i gave it a try anyway. my review for gamespot:

www.gamespot.com/reviews/lumi...
Lumines Arise Review - Sensorial Triumph
The concept of Tetris Effect is iterated on with confidence, paired with a singular use of technology that seeks to evoke emotion at every turn.
www.gamespot.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Lumines Arise is my first Lumines game so I'm still pretty terrible at it but man, if it isn't a treat to play. It's become my nightly ritual.

Check out our review below:
Lumines Arise is the kind of game that I won’t delete from my hard drive because I will always want the option to lose myself to the game periodically, which Arise is consistently excellent at.

Our review: gameinformer.com/review/lumin...
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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BUH-BYE!

#MTG
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Exclusive Interview: Here's how the Dragon Quest VII Reimagined team streamlined the game's main scenario. gameinformer.com/exclusive-in...
November 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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“Goodnight Universe twinkles just enough to sparkle in a sea of stars.”

Continue reading @begroom.bsky.social’s review of @nicedreamgames.com’s Goodnight Universe:

passthecontroller.io/2025/11/10/g...
Goodnight Universe | Review
A galaxy before your eyes.
passthecontroller.io
November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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FUSER SET IS BUMPING COME THROUGH!

live at www.twitch.tv/seamoosi !!!
November 10, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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I've hopped in for a few races come hang!

if any mutuals want to join in the lobby lmk!
TONIGHT! in roughly 30 minutes, we're hosting the closing streams for our fundraiser, helping our pal @begroom.bsky.social and chasing that last goal.

we're playing Mario Kart World, followed by a FUSER Afterparty! come hang out!

live at www.twitch.tv/seamoosi !!!
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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TONIGHT! in roughly 30 minutes, we're hosting the closing streams for our fundraiser, helping our pal @begroom.bsky.social and chasing that last goal.

we're playing Mario Kart World, followed by a FUSER Afterparty! come hang out!

live at www.twitch.tv/seamoosi !!!
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Kingdom Hearts II Rando Race happening right now with @tatum.bsky.social to help fundraise medical relief for @begroom.bsky.social and his wife Jen.

Main feed: twitch.tv/nowaytatum

I'm also streaming at twitch.tv/camfinalmix

Donate: gofund.me/d501c7f5e
a video game character from kingdom hearts is flying through the air
ALT: a video game character from kingdom hearts is flying through the air
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November 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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It's time for the final day of fundraising streams for @begroom.bsky.social and his wife Jen to assist with MG (Myasthenia Gravis) relief.

I'll be doing a Kingdom Hearts II Rando Race with @camfinalmix.bsky.social!!

Streams:
twitch.tv/nowaytatum
twitch.tv/camfinalmix

Donate: gofund.me/d501c7f5e
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Live band at a wedding kind of slaps tho
November 9, 2025 at 4:14 AM
There’s nothing white people at a wedding in the Midwest love more than Country Roads
November 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Editors are the unsung heroes of content. So please give a warm welcome to Jason Oestreicher (@unastrike.com) who will be helping out with editing while Ben is on paternity leave!
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM