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Patrick Dane
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News Editor @thisweekinvideogames.com. 12-year games journalist. Bylines Dexerto, Metro, TechRadar, IGN, Eurogamer, PC Gamer, GamesRadar. BAFTA Connect member.
I feel like we've talked about this before in regards to Halo, and yes.
November 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I always loved the Jace and Vraska dynamic. One of the most recognisable faces of the game going full gorgon lover speaks to me.
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I always loved it even when living in it, and all the media talk about it being overrun with crime, but was just a very cosy rainy November day.
November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This was unironic. I've missed this city, man.
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It's funny. This character was meant to be my challenge going against all my natural instincts which ended up being a deeply religious inquisitor who is full of anger. But man, I adore this lady.
November 8, 2025 at 2:29 AM
It's the most interesting thing about the genre, where it basically says, "everything you want can be had if you give in to being a deviant". Most people cooperate in spite of that.

But it's mixed with YouTube videos saying "you need this loadout". The game works because it's a social experiment.
November 5, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I know it's maybe toxic, and I try to be friendly every time, but like... I definitely think people aren't appreciating that the genre is a goblin genre.

You can call people who camp extractions scum, but the game doesn't feel dangerous without those rats.
November 5, 2025 at 12:35 AM
"I have no media literacy, and I'm about to make it your problem."
November 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I'd say not active haters, but agree on reviews by people who aren't experts in the genre or are coming at it with a new perspective, because inevitably, that's going to be a much bigger group than the super fans.
November 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Seen some subtweets of people recently, and it's like, man, I'm just here to throw out quarter-baked takes on video games when tipsy.
November 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Being basic is wonderful sometimes.
November 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM