David W. Duffy
@olucaron.bsky.social
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David W. Duffy
@olucaron.bsky.social
· Oct 19
Intro post!
I'm David, 41, and I work as the resident Database Editor at TheGamer. Lots of behind the scenes shenanigans.
Having spent a decade as an ESL teacher in Poland, I've now been in games for eight years across social media, community, marketing, and editorial.
I'm David, 41, and I work as the resident Database Editor at TheGamer. Lots of behind the scenes shenanigans.
Having spent a decade as an ESL teacher in Poland, I've now been in games for eight years across social media, community, marketing, and editorial.
It's not the fourth of July, why are the aliens here?
November 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It's not the fourth of July, why are the aliens here?
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For the first few hours, I really didn’t get what Kirby Air Riders was going for. I haven’t been able to put it down since it clicked, though, and don’t plan on it anytime soon! My review: www.thegamer.com/kirby-air-ri...
If You Can Stomach The Chaos, Kirby Air Riders Is Something Special
Kirby Air Riders is weird, wild, and occasionally frustrating, but a total blast if you give into its mayhem.
www.thegamer.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
For the first few hours, I really didn’t get what Kirby Air Riders was going for. I haven’t been able to put it down since it clicked, though, and don’t plan on it anytime soon! My review: www.thegamer.com/kirby-air-ri...
That just confirms it, I'm going to get a Steam Machine and run that as my work PC. All I really need is a browser anyway.
Microsoft is turning Windows 11 into an "agentic OS." It's starting with AI agents on the taskbar, as well as some underlying changes to the Windows platform. Microsoft is betting on these changes for the future of Windows. Full details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/821948/...
Microsoft is turning Windows into an ‘agentic OS,’ starting with the taskbar
AI agents are coming to the Windows taskbar.
www.theverge.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
That just confirms it, I'm going to get a Steam Machine and run that as my work PC. All I really need is a browser anyway.
This is almost as annoying as using 'donator' instead of 'donor'. 😅
Hello. If you have a Patreon account, the people who support you are your patrons.
NOT, your Patreons.
Thank you, please correct this going forward.
NOT, your Patreons.
Thank you, please correct this going forward.
November 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This is almost as annoying as using 'donator' instead of 'donor'. 😅
Why on earth would I, an ESL teacher for over a decade, ever be interested in promoting an AI language app?
Quickest spam 'delete' ever.
Quickest spam 'delete' ever.
November 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Why on earth would I, an ESL teacher for over a decade, ever be interested in promoting an AI language app?
Quickest spam 'delete' ever.
Quickest spam 'delete' ever.
Imagine winning in a video game and your first thought being "I need validation from an AI bot."
November 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Imagine winning in a video game and your first thought being "I need validation from an AI bot."
Lingo has to be the most infuriating game show on TV to watch.
"You've got the I, but it's in the wrong place"
*contestant proceeds to guess three more words with the I in the same place.*
"You've got the I, but it's in the wrong place"
*contestant proceeds to guess three more words with the I in the same place.*
November 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Lingo has to be the most infuriating game show on TV to watch.
"You've got the I, but it's in the wrong place"
*contestant proceeds to guess three more words with the I in the same place.*
"You've got the I, but it's in the wrong place"
*contestant proceeds to guess three more words with the I in the same place.*
NGL, part of me is wondering whether the Steam Machine is a viable option instead of a new laptop/budget PC.
Plug it into my monitor and use it for work by day, plug it into my big TV and play games by night.
Plug it into my monitor and use it for work by day, plug it into my big TV and play games by night.
November 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
NGL, part of me is wondering whether the Steam Machine is a viable option instead of a new laptop/budget PC.
Plug it into my monitor and use it for work by day, plug it into my big TV and play games by night.
Plug it into my monitor and use it for work by day, plug it into my big TV and play games by night.
Microsoft: Everything is an Xbox.
Valve: Cool story, bro.
Valve: Cool story, bro.
Announcing: New @steampowered.com Hardware, coming in 2026:
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
Steam Hardware
The Steam Hardware family officially expands in early 2026.
steampowered.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Microsoft: Everything is an Xbox.
Valve: Cool story, bro.
Valve: Cool story, bro.
Reposted by David W. Duffy
I've launched a new interview series on women in esports! My first piece is with G2 Hel's Caltys, but I've already spoken to several more participants. If anyone feels they have a unique perspective worth sharing, then feel free to email me. www.thegamer.com/women-esport...
Maya "Caltys" Henckel On Her Career, Sexist Attitudes In Esports And How To Change The Culture
G2 Hel's franchise player reflects on her seven years as a professional.
www.thegamer.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I've launched a new interview series on women in esports! My first piece is with G2 Hel's Caltys, but I've already spoken to several more participants. If anyone feels they have a unique perspective worth sharing, then feel free to email me. www.thegamer.com/women-esport...
Finally. 😅
Funko is $250 million in debt.
The company behind the Pop! vinyl figurines you have undoubtedly seen absolutely everywhere warns it may not last another 12 months without an acquition or additional funding.
(Read more: Dexerto)
The company behind the Pop! vinyl figurines you have undoubtedly seen absolutely everywhere warns it may not last another 12 months without an acquition or additional funding.
(Read more: Dexerto)
November 9, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Finally. 😅
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I'm still on the lookout for any journalistic opportunity, and currently trying to dip my toes other ventures such as PR, so if you have any opps or roles, I'm more than open to work!
Hi! I'm Santi Leguiza, a freelancer gaming journalist with 7+ years of experience as a writer and 3+ as an editor!
You can check my work at santileguiza.com
Do you want to work with me? You can also find me as @skylinefantasy in:
-X/Twitter
-Instagram
And by email ✉️: synchrocolt@gmail.com
You can check my work at santileguiza.com
Do you want to work with me? You can also find me as @skylinefantasy in:
-X/Twitter
And by email ✉️: synchrocolt@gmail.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I'm still on the lookout for any journalistic opportunity, and currently trying to dip my toes other ventures such as PR, so if you have any opps or roles, I'm more than open to work!
I get that ARC Raiders is also PvP, but it's just so much better when everyone helps everyone.
Feels good to offer to cover people trying to escape in the elevator, then go back to looting or questing.
Feels good to offer to cover people trying to escape in the elevator, then go back to looting or questing.
November 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I get that ARC Raiders is also PvP, but it's just so much better when everyone helps everyone.
Feels good to offer to cover people trying to escape in the elevator, then go back to looting or questing.
Feels good to offer to cover people trying to escape in the elevator, then go back to looting or questing.
O2 hold bot: "We're extremely busy at the moment, more than usual"
Aye, because everyone's waiting to bin you off, just like me. 😅
Aye, because everyone's waiting to bin you off, just like me. 😅
November 7, 2025 at 1:47 PM
O2 hold bot: "We're extremely busy at the moment, more than usual"
Aye, because everyone's waiting to bin you off, just like me. 😅
Aye, because everyone's waiting to bin you off, just like me. 😅
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Already been a great week for freelancing, but got some even cooler stuff lined up for the next couple of months! Most won't see fruition until the start of 2026 though, so in the meantime please pay me to write words
www.bensledge.co.uk
www.bensledge.co.uk
Journalist, Narrative Designer, Consultant, Author - Ben Sledge
Ben Sledge's portfolio. Looking for an experienced reporter, narrative designer, or games industry consultant? You've come to the right place.
www.bensledge.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Already been a great week for freelancing, but got some even cooler stuff lined up for the next couple of months! Most won't see fruition until the start of 2026 though, so in the meantime please pay me to write words
www.bensledge.co.uk
www.bensledge.co.uk
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Oh hey, I'm writing about cards again! But now for @gamesradarplus.bsky.social!
I don't know how I feel about the changes Wizards Of The Coast just made for Magic: The Gathering's Commander format
Opinion | The jury's out on this one
www.gamesradar.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Oh hey, I'm writing about cards again! But now for @gamesradarplus.bsky.social!
Dan Burn, how on earth do you put bend on a header?!
Howay the lads! ⚫⚪
Howay the lads! ⚫⚪
November 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Dan Burn, how on earth do you put bend on a header?!
Howay the lads! ⚫⚪
Howay the lads! ⚫⚪
Big fan of Nintendo itemising gameplay sessions.
Not a big fan of feeling shamed at seeing session lengths of 14hrs+
Guess the game. 😅
Not a big fan of feeling shamed at seeing session lengths of 14hrs+
Guess the game. 😅
November 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Big fan of Nintendo itemising gameplay sessions.
Not a big fan of feeling shamed at seeing session lengths of 14hrs+
Guess the game. 😅
Not a big fan of feeling shamed at seeing session lengths of 14hrs+
Guess the game. 😅
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Here’s the reason I spoke to so many video game actors. I attended the launch of TIVA, an independently run audiobook series with all of your favourite voice actors, aiming to fight back against AI and corporations, featuring an all female/non-binary cast.
www.thegamer.com/tiva-intervi...
www.thegamer.com/tiva-intervi...
Mass Effect, Baldur's Gate, And Assassin's Creed Stars Unite For All-Female And Non-Binary Audiobook, And We Spoke To Them All
TIVA is a self-funded audiobook project featuring a wealth of talent, aiming to "stand against the exploitation of artists by corporations and AI."
www.thegamer.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Here’s the reason I spoke to so many video game actors. I attended the launch of TIVA, an independently run audiobook series with all of your favourite voice actors, aiming to fight back against AI and corporations, featuring an all female/non-binary cast.
www.thegamer.com/tiva-intervi...
www.thegamer.com/tiva-intervi...
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Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment (also known as Jade takes far too many screenshots of Zelda simulator) delivers when it comes to fierce combat and heartfelt storytelling.
It's a surprisingly evocative prequel to Tears of the Kingdom that shakes up the musou formula in some worthwhile ways.
It's a surprisingly evocative prequel to Tears of the Kingdom that shakes up the musou formula in some worthwhile ways.
November 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment (also known as Jade takes far too many screenshots of Zelda simulator) delivers when it comes to fierce combat and heartfelt storytelling.
It's a surprisingly evocative prequel to Tears of the Kingdom that shakes up the musou formula in some worthwhile ways.
It's a surprisingly evocative prequel to Tears of the Kingdom that shakes up the musou formula in some worthwhile ways.
Let's face it, you should play all four of the games mentioned here.
Lots of big sales on our games for the Steam Scream! Get Cosmic Star Heroine, This Way Madness Lies, Cthulhu Saves the World/Christmas off at very heavy discounts! Please spread the word.
store.steampowered.com/search?term=...
store.steampowered.com/search?term=...
October 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Let's face it, you should play all four of the games mentioned here.
Tax. The. Rich.
Every time I get the bus through town to my sister's I see the deprivation, and it's frankly disgusting that we live in a country that allows this to happen while a tiny few hoard wealth.
Ben Houchen is a ghoul.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Every time I get the bus through town to my sister's I see the deprivation, and it's frankly disgusting that we live in a country that allows this to happen while a tiny few hoard wealth.
Ben Houchen is a ghoul.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
October 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Tax. The. Rich.
Every time I get the bus through town to my sister's I see the deprivation, and it's frankly disgusting that we live in a country that allows this to happen while a tiny few hoard wealth.
Ben Houchen is a ghoul.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Every time I get the bus through town to my sister's I see the deprivation, and it's frankly disgusting that we live in a country that allows this to happen while a tiny few hoard wealth.
Ben Houchen is a ghoul.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I just discovered that ITV livestreams a camera feed from the International Space Station, 24/7, on its app. Might just be my new favourite background watch. 🌏🛰️
October 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I just discovered that ITV livestreams a camera feed from the International Space Station, 24/7, on its app. Might just be my new favourite background watch. 🌏🛰️
Normally I'd be very interested in an evening of Persona music.
However, there's not a chance I'm spending probably a month's rent going to London. 😅
However, there's not a chance I'm spending probably a month's rent going to London. 😅
October 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Normally I'd be very interested in an evening of Persona music.
However, there's not a chance I'm spending probably a month's rent going to London. 😅
However, there's not a chance I'm spending probably a month's rent going to London. 😅