Patrick Dane
@patrickdane.bsky.social
News Editor @thisweekinvideogames.com. 12-year games journalist. Bylines Dexerto, Metro, TechRadar, IGN, Eurogamer, PC Gamer, GamesRadar. BAFTA Connect member.
Pinned
Pinned post time.
Hi, I'm Patrick Dane, the News Editor at TWIV. If you'd like to get in touch, my email is patrick@thisweekinvideogames.com.
Feel free to get in touch there for opportunities and interviews.
If you'd like to speak anonymously or safely, my Signal is PatrickDane.77
Hi, I'm Patrick Dane, the News Editor at TWIV. If you'd like to get in touch, my email is patrick@thisweekinvideogames.com.
Feel free to get in touch there for opportunities and interviews.
If you'd like to speak anonymously or safely, my Signal is PatrickDane.77
I have a lot of opinions on this. Maybe write something up this week. Man...
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 7:42 AM
I have a lot of opinions on this. Maybe write something up this week. Man...
Reposted by Patrick Dane
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."
Walking down from Piccadilly to Waterloo in pouring rain while listening to the Assassin's Creed soundtracks, and man, I've missed London.
November 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Walking down from Piccadilly to Waterloo in pouring rain while listening to the Assassin's Creed soundtracks, and man, I've missed London.
I fucking love DnD, man. Had a duel with a dragon guy, lost, then had some of my favourite inter-character RP interactions tonight.
I love playing this disgruntled Fire Genasi who's mad as hell all the time.
I love playing this disgruntled Fire Genasi who's mad as hell all the time.
November 8, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I fucking love DnD, man. Had a duel with a dragon guy, lost, then had some of my favourite inter-character RP interactions tonight.
I love playing this disgruntled Fire Genasi who's mad as hell all the time.
I love playing this disgruntled Fire Genasi who's mad as hell all the time.
Reposted by Patrick Dane
Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick:
"It's always painful when we move a date. We have done so occasionally in the past, and we've never regretted it."
"...we have certain competitors that in the event where more polish was required... they chose not to slip the date, and they did so at their peril."
"It's always painful when we move a date. We have done so occasionally in the past, and we've never regretted it."
"...we have certain competitors that in the event where more polish was required... they chose not to slip the date, and they did so at their peril."
Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed, for the second time, to 19 November 2026.
Take Two's CEO remarked that the delay would help provide time for "a "high level of polish," and "we feel quite good about this date.”
The delay comes amid the contentious firing of dozens of workers at Rockstar Games.
Take Two's CEO remarked that the delay would help provide time for "a "high level of polish," and "we feel quite good about this date.”
The delay comes amid the contentious firing of dozens of workers at Rockstar Games.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Delayed For Second Time To November 2026
GTA6 has been pushed once more to 19 November 2026, in order to allow "additional time to finish the game" with a "high level of polish."
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick:
"It's always painful when we move a date. We have done so occasionally in the past, and we've never regretted it."
"...we have certain competitors that in the event where more polish was required... they chose not to slip the date, and they did so at their peril."
"It's always painful when we move a date. We have done so occasionally in the past, and we've never regretted it."
"...we have certain competitors that in the event where more polish was required... they chose not to slip the date, and they did so at their peril."
What on earth do you do with 2026's CoD?
November 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
What on earth do you do with 2026's CoD?
So real, no matter if you are on the side of not shooting other Arc Raiders or not.
November 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
So real, no matter if you are on the side of not shooting other Arc Raiders or not.
Reposted by Patrick Dane
Pinned post time.
Hi, I'm Patrick Dane, the News Editor at TWIV. If you'd like to get in touch, my email is patrick@thisweekinvideogames.com.
Feel free to get in touch there for opportunities and interviews.
If you'd like to speak anonymously or safely, my Signal is PatrickDane.77
Hi, I'm Patrick Dane, the News Editor at TWIV. If you'd like to get in touch, my email is patrick@thisweekinvideogames.com.
Feel free to get in touch there for opportunities and interviews.
If you'd like to speak anonymously or safely, my Signal is PatrickDane.77
October 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Pinned post time.
Hi, I'm Patrick Dane, the News Editor at TWIV. If you'd like to get in touch, my email is patrick@thisweekinvideogames.com.
Feel free to get in touch there for opportunities and interviews.
If you'd like to speak anonymously or safely, my Signal is PatrickDane.77
Hi, I'm Patrick Dane, the News Editor at TWIV. If you'd like to get in touch, my email is patrick@thisweekinvideogames.com.
Feel free to get in touch there for opportunities and interviews.
If you'd like to speak anonymously or safely, my Signal is PatrickDane.77
Arc Raiders' peak concurrent is growing each day and has surpassed its free server slam test, which suggests very strong word of mouth.
November 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Arc Raiders' peak concurrent is growing each day and has surpassed its free server slam test, which suggests very strong word of mouth.
Anecdotal, but I know Arc Raiders is doing well insofar as it has some of that PUBG juice, where I feel like I know someone playing it at all times of the day.
November 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Anecdotal, but I know Arc Raiders is doing well insofar as it has some of that PUBG juice, where I feel like I know someone playing it at all times of the day.
Not to be work-pilled, but like, I think thisweekinvideogames.com is a really cool website and you should check it out. Everything is done with purpose because we think someone would want to read it, and you can click around and read interesting stuff all over. Been amazing to be involved so far.
This Week in Videogames - TWIV
Covering the important things happening in the world of videogames. News, reviews, and insights without ads or filler content.
thisweekinvideogames.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Not to be work-pilled, but like, I think thisweekinvideogames.com is a really cool website and you should check it out. Everything is done with purpose because we think someone would want to read it, and you can click around and read interesting stuff all over. Been amazing to be involved so far.
Reposted by Patrick Dane
just shared this in a group and realised it’s the anniversary of this absolute s tier tweet by @jon-snow-420.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
just shared this in a group and realised it’s the anniversary of this absolute s tier tweet by @jon-snow-420.bsky.social
Nothing in video games feels as good as dominating on Junker Queen.
October 31, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Nothing in video games feels as good as dominating on Junker Queen.
Lads, why does an iced vanilla latte cost £4.95
October 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Lads, why does an iced vanilla latte cost £4.95
My goal in life is to move to a forest somewhere (with great internet) where it rains 80% of the time.
October 29, 2025 at 11:37 AM
My goal in life is to move to a forest somewhere (with great internet) where it rains 80% of the time.
Evey once in a while, you'll read a comment on a subreddit for a live service video game that helps inform your view on what's happening.
Othertimes, you will read a post from a Battlefield player saying he should be allowed to sue EA because they banned XP Farms in Battlefield Portal.
Othertimes, you will read a post from a Battlefield player saying he should be allowed to sue EA because they banned XP Farms in Battlefield Portal.
October 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Evey once in a while, you'll read a comment on a subreddit for a live service video game that helps inform your view on what's happening.
Othertimes, you will read a post from a Battlefield player saying he should be allowed to sue EA because they banned XP Farms in Battlefield Portal.
Othertimes, you will read a post from a Battlefield player saying he should be allowed to sue EA because they banned XP Farms in Battlefield Portal.
I finally finished book one of @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social. Simply, it's one of my favourite pieces of fiction I've interacted with in a few years. Its use of the form and the richness of character from a DnD game is unmatched. It is the 'great work' of DnD fiction in my opinion. Beautiful.
October 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I finally finished book one of @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social. Simply, it's one of my favourite pieces of fiction I've interacted with in a few years. Its use of the form and the richness of character from a DnD game is unmatched. It is the 'great work' of DnD fiction in my opinion. Beautiful.
He's not wrong, to be honest. I think Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2 are often a bit of a blindspot not just for the press, but for larger gaming communities too.
The CS2 Skin market is an insane thing that would be torn apart in most other games, but Valve seems to get a lot of leeway.
The CS2 Skin market is an insane thing that would be torn apart in most other games, but Valve seems to get a lot of leeway.
Valve does not get "anywhere near enough criticism" for the gambling mechanics it uses to monetise games, DayZ creator Dean Hall says www.eurogamer.net/valve-does-n...
October 28, 2025 at 10:45 AM
He's not wrong, to be honest. I think Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2 are often a bit of a blindspot not just for the press, but for larger gaming communities too.
The CS2 Skin market is an insane thing that would be torn apart in most other games, but Valve seems to get a lot of leeway.
The CS2 Skin market is an insane thing that would be torn apart in most other games, but Valve seems to get a lot of leeway.
Reposted by Patrick Dane
I reached out to The White House and asked about its use of AI-generated Halo imagery. White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai just responded to me, and it's insane.
I've removed the paywall. Please share and subscribe if you can.
www.patreon.com/posts/exclus...
I've removed the paywall. Please share and subscribe if you can.
www.patreon.com/posts/exclus...
[Exclusive] The White House Responds To Its Use of Halo Imagery: 'Yet Another War Ended Under President Trump's Watch' | Alyssa Mercante - Video Games, Internet Culture & More
Get more from Alyssa Mercante - Video Games, Internet Culture & More on Patreon
www.patreon.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I reached out to The White House and asked about its use of AI-generated Halo imagery. White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai just responded to me, and it's insane.
I've removed the paywall. Please share and subscribe if you can.
www.patreon.com/posts/exclus...
I've removed the paywall. Please share and subscribe if you can.
www.patreon.com/posts/exclus...
Reposted by Patrick Dane
I don’t even follow baseball I’m just a huge fan of absurdity
October 28, 2025 at 6:30 AM
I don’t even follow baseball I’m just a huge fan of absurdity
Reposted by Patrick Dane
With several new games starring Japan's secret warriors, 2025 has become 'Year of the Ninja.' But what continues to make them so fascinating?
We talk to ninjutsu practitioners, the devs of Ninja Gaiden 4, Ragebound, and AC: Shadows, and even the International Ninja Research Centre to find out.
We talk to ninjutsu practitioners, the devs of Ninja Gaiden 4, Ragebound, and AC: Shadows, and even the International Ninja Research Centre to find out.
Year of the Ninja: Why Japan’s Most Secretive Warriors Are Everywhere You Look in 2025
Ninjutsu practitioners and the developers of Ninja Gaiden 4, Ragebound, and AC: Shadows explain the fascination, fantasy, and reality of ninjas.
thisweekinvideogames.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:04 AM
With several new games starring Japan's secret warriors, 2025 has become 'Year of the Ninja.' But what continues to make them so fascinating?
We talk to ninjutsu practitioners, the devs of Ninja Gaiden 4, Ragebound, and AC: Shadows, and even the International Ninja Research Centre to find out.
We talk to ninjutsu practitioners, the devs of Ninja Gaiden 4, Ragebound, and AC: Shadows, and even the International Ninja Research Centre to find out.
Reposted by Patrick Dane
I derailed a large chunk of a meeting demanding someone explain the Halo tweets while everyone politely reminded me that they don't need to make sense
October 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I derailed a large chunk of a meeting demanding someone explain the Halo tweets while everyone politely reminded me that they don't need to make sense
Was in some of the worst pain I can remember yesterday. I'd like to suggest some patch notes to god on Teeth, both removing wisdom teeth from the roster and nerfing their damage on pain receptors. This current meta sucks.
October 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Was in some of the worst pain I can remember yesterday. I'd like to suggest some patch notes to god on Teeth, both removing wisdom teeth from the roster and nerfing their damage on pain receptors. This current meta sucks.
What does Chad Warden think about this?
Halo: Campaign Evolved announced, coming 2026 for Xbox Series/PC/Steam/PS5 in 2026 www.xbox.com/en-US/games/...
October 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
What does Chad Warden think about this?