Fran J. Ruiz
@radioactivejawa.bsky.social
PhiLOLogist. Freelance journalist & wordsmith seen on VG247, SPACE, Skybox, GameWatcher, Popverse, Games Radar, Rolling Stone, and more. Spanish. Read my stuff: https://linktr.ee/frarupe92
Contact: radioactivejawa@gmail.com
Contact: radioactivejawa@gmail.com
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Ghost of Yotei finds peace in violence and is unquestionably PS5's most relaxing revenge story
Now Playing | Sucker Punch's second blood-soaked adventure knows where its strengths lie and how to stand out from the open-world crowd.
www.gamesradar.com
For #GamesRadar and its 5-year PS5 anniversary series, I also wrote about Ghost of Yōtei, its relaxed brand of open world, Atsu's messy nature, and violence against peaceful backdrops. Read here: www.gamesradar.com/games/action...
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gonna post some old tweets i’ve saved over the years
September 14, 2025 at 8:04 AM
gonna post some old tweets i’ve saved over the years
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[Pastabot 2000 attempts to hand me another bowl of pasta] Jesus
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Shawn Levy on a podcast with Kevin McCarthy confirms that Thomas Newman (Wall-E, Finding Nemo, The Shawkshank Redemption, Skyfall, American Beauty, Bridge of Spies) is scoring Star Wars Starfighter.
#StarWars #Starfighter
#StarWars #Starfighter
November 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Shawn Levy on a podcast with Kevin McCarthy confirms that Thomas Newman (Wall-E, Finding Nemo, The Shawkshank Redemption, Skyfall, American Beauty, Bridge of Spies) is scoring Star Wars Starfighter.
#StarWars #Starfighter
#StarWars #Starfighter
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'Significant' layoffs to hit Splash Damage (Gears Tactics, Enemy Territory: Quake Wars)
➡️ www.gamesindustry.biz/splash-damag...
The British studio was recently acquired by unknown private equity investors in September
➡️ www.gamesindustry.biz/splash-damag...
The British studio was recently acquired by unknown private equity investors in September
November 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
'Significant' layoffs to hit Splash Damage (Gears Tactics, Enemy Territory: Quake Wars)
➡️ www.gamesindustry.biz/splash-damag...
The British studio was recently acquired by unknown private equity investors in September
➡️ www.gamesindustry.biz/splash-damag...
The British studio was recently acquired by unknown private equity investors in September
Broken Arrow is a cool game, but seeing stuff like "savegames" on a post-1.0 roadmap is depressing. It's essentially an early access game.
After a bumpy launch and collecting the community's heated feedback, developer Steel Balalaika and publisher Slitherine have set an ambitious roadmap for massive RTS wargame Broken Arrow.
www.gamewatcher.com/news/broken-...
www.gamewatcher.com/news/broken-...
Broken Arrow developer Steel Balalaika reveals extensive | GameWatcher
After a bumpy launch and collecting the community's heated feedback, developer Steel Balalaika and publisher Slitherine have set an ambitious roadmap for massive RTS wargame Broken Arrow.
www.gamewatcher.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Broken Arrow is a cool game, but seeing stuff like "savegames" on a post-1.0 roadmap is depressing. It's essentially an early access game.
Aliens vs. Predator 2. No gameplay update needed. I'm begging on my knees.
November 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Aliens vs. Predator 2. No gameplay update needed. I'm begging on my knees.
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PS+ Essential lineup for December (5 games) blog.playstation.com/2025/11/26/p...
-Lego Horizon Adventures
-Killing Floor 3
-The Outlast Trials
-SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada
-Neon White
-Lego Horizon Adventures
-Killing Floor 3
-The Outlast Trials
-SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada
-Neon White
November 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
PS+ Essential lineup for December (5 games) blog.playstation.com/2025/11/26/p...
-Lego Horizon Adventures
-Killing Floor 3
-The Outlast Trials
-SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada
-Neon White
-Lego Horizon Adventures
-Killing Floor 3
-The Outlast Trials
-SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada
-Neon White
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Credit where it's due - Cyberpunk 2077 has probably become one of my favorite RPGs of all time over the years. With the addition of Phantom Liberty, I'd put it in my Top 10.
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Credit where it's due - Cyberpunk 2077 has probably become one of my favorite RPGs of all time over the years. With the addition of Phantom Liberty, I'd put it in my Top 10.
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you just can't have a meaningful conversation about the potential benefits of "AI" while this stuff is happening. it's like trying to talk about how useful an airplane might be during a hijacking
What the leaked AI executive order tells us about the Big Tech power grab
What the leaked AI executive order tells us about the Big Tech power grab
Should states write their own AI laws, or should David Sacks?
buff.ly
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
you just can't have a meaningful conversation about the potential benefits of "AI" while this stuff is happening. it's like trying to talk about how useful an airplane might be during a hijacking
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liking game genres that spawned from the arcades condemns you to forever suffer cuz no one outside of the bubble gets it and every developer wants to the appeal to the guy who doesn't get it
November 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
liking game genres that spawned from the arcades condemns you to forever suffer cuz no one outside of the bubble gets it and every developer wants to the appeal to the guy who doesn't get it
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I need everyone to go buy and play Detective Instinct right now. A wonderful little adventure visual novel filled with heart that impeccably captures the charms of the DS-era (Ace Attorney, Hotel Dusk, Trace Memory). I adored it in every way www.inverse.com/gaming/detec...
The Most Surprising Murder-Mystery Game of the Year Just Came to Nintendo Switch
Detective Instinct is a charming little murder-mystery game that evokes the stylings of beloved DS-era visual novels in the best way.
www.inverse.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I need everyone to go buy and play Detective Instinct right now. A wonderful little adventure visual novel filled with heart that impeccably captures the charms of the DS-era (Ace Attorney, Hotel Dusk, Trace Memory). I adored it in every way www.inverse.com/gaming/detec...
It's important adaptations make enough money to adapt the whole thing while also falling short of internal expectations, or else we have to deal with inevitable slopification.
Plans are already underway for the future of the Wicked franchise, following the smash-hit debut of Wicked: For Good. https://bit.ly/4rrUWpg
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It's important adaptations make enough money to adapt the whole thing while also falling short of internal expectations, or else we have to deal with inevitable slopification.
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Santa Ragione are a well-known studio, covered by a great many mainstream outlets. Their latest game will not be releasing on Steam for... reasons? Steam won't tell them why, won't tell them what needs fixing, and won't communicate in general.
Every other store will carry it. Just not Steam.
Every other store will carry it. Just not Steam.
Our upcoming game HORSES was preemptively banned from Steam, with no path to appeal. The game will still launch next week on December 2nd and will be available on EGS, GOG, Humble, and Itch for $4.99. Here is a detailed FAQ covering what happened: horses.wtf/BannedFromSt...
November 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Santa Ragione are a well-known studio, covered by a great many mainstream outlets. Their latest game will not be releasing on Steam for... reasons? Steam won't tell them why, won't tell them what needs fixing, and won't communicate in general.
Every other store will carry it. Just not Steam.
Every other store will carry it. Just not Steam.
These guys keep forgetting people are only willing to pay for premium products that work.
Exclusive: OpenAI has projected 220 million people will be paying for a basic ChatGPT subscription by 2030 as it follows Slack’s and Spotify’s business playbook.
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OpenAI Projected at Least 220 Million People Will Pay for ChatGPT by 2030
To boost ChatGPT revenue, OpenAI is following a playbook enterprise apps Zoom and Slack have used to increase paid users. It’s hooking up most of its users—which now number more than 800 million—with ...
thein.fo
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
These guys keep forgetting people are only willing to pay for premium products that work.
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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Estos trabajadores saben cómo funciona la IA y piden a sus amigos y familiares que no la usen: “Es un 'no' rotundo en mi casa”
“He aconsejado a familiares y amigos que no compren teléfonos que tengan IA integrada y que no le cuenten a la IA nada personal”
“He aconsejado a familiares y amigos que no compren teléfonos que tengan IA integrada y que no le cuenten a la IA nada personal”
Estos trabajadores saben cómo funciona la IA y piden a sus amigos y familiares que no la usen: "Es un 'no' rotundo"
Los expertos avisan de que, cuando las personas que hacen que la IA parezca fiable son las que menos confían en ella, es señal de que la rapidez para sacar nuevos modelos prima sobre la seguridad
www.eldiario.es
November 25, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Estos trabajadores saben cómo funciona la IA y piden a sus amigos y familiares que no la usen: “Es un 'no' rotundo en mi casa”
“He aconsejado a familiares y amigos que no compren teléfonos que tengan IA integrada y que no le cuenten a la IA nada personal”
“He aconsejado a familiares y amigos que no compren teléfonos que tengan IA integrada y que no le cuenten a la IA nada personal”
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
Yeah, pounced on it as there are good BF deals going on.
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Yeah, pounced on it as there are good BF deals going on.
This has to be the worst-kept secret video game project of the decade.
It looks like at least one Ubisoft employee is mentioning "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake" as an upcoming game they are working on [via @TheHiddenOneAC]
The rumors are getting stronger - how long do you think we might have to wait till an official announcement?
The rumors are getting stronger - how long do you think we might have to wait till an official announcement?
November 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
This has to be the worst-kept secret video game project of the decade.
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ME POSTING: Good pussy sound like the Silent Hill radio
ME AFTER I NOTICE A FAMOUS PERSON JUST FOLLOWED ME: More than ever it is so inportant to be apprised of all that is to be and furthermore to learn of all that could in the best manner we are able as this is the true delight of Life
ME AFTER I NOTICE A FAMOUS PERSON JUST FOLLOWED ME: More than ever it is so inportant to be apprised of all that is to be and furthermore to learn of all that could in the best manner we are able as this is the true delight of Life
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
ME POSTING: Good pussy sound like the Silent Hill radio
ME AFTER I NOTICE A FAMOUS PERSON JUST FOLLOWED ME: More than ever it is so inportant to be apprised of all that is to be and furthermore to learn of all that could in the best manner we are able as this is the true delight of Life
ME AFTER I NOTICE A FAMOUS PERSON JUST FOLLOWED ME: More than ever it is so inportant to be apprised of all that is to be and furthermore to learn of all that could in the best manner we are able as this is the true delight of Life
Got a bunch of cool stuff lined up before the year ends, but also: I'm so ready for the Christmas break, guys.
November 26, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Got a bunch of cool stuff lined up before the year ends, but also: I'm so ready for the Christmas break, guys.
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Black Friday Xbox deals
November 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Black Friday Xbox deals
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This is weird considering what other types of stuff Steam lets on there… you know… like full on porn games and a game that just came out about torturing people for sport.
Update: Valve has responded with a statement, confirming its decision not to release Horses on Steam is "final". bit.ly/48y75RM
Unsettling Horror Game Horses Banned From Steam, Leaving Studio With 'High Risk' of Closure - IGN
Indie horror game Horses is preparing to launch on December 2, on the Epic Games Store, GOG, Itch.io, and the Humble Store. But one place it won't be is on Steam, because Steam has banned the game for...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
This is weird considering what other types of stuff Steam lets on there… you know… like full on porn games and a game that just came out about torturing people for sport.
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Jair Bolsonaro ordered to start 27-year prison term for plotting Brazil coup
Jair Bolsonaro ordered to start 27-year prison term for plotting Brazil coup
Ex-president to start serving term in 12 sq metre bedroom in police base in Brasília after time for appeals elapses
Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, has been ordered to start serving his 27-year sentence in a 12 sq metre bedroom in a police base in the capital, Brasília, after his conviction for plotting a coup.
The far-right populist, who governed Latin America’s largest democracy from 2019 until 2022, was handed the punishment in September after the supreme court found him guilty of leading a criminal conspiracy to stop his leftwing rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, taking power. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Jair Bolsonaro ordered to start 27-year prison term for plotting Brazil coup