Steven Mills
@stevenmills.bsky.social
Founder of Output Lag
Former Senior Writer at Destructoid
Tell me cool stuff at steven@outputlag.com
Former Senior Writer at Destructoid
Tell me cool stuff at steven@outputlag.com
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Steven Mills
@stevenmills.bsky.social
· Aug 1
What are you DYING to write about but haven't found the right platform?
We're looking for volunteers who want creative freedom. Write YOUR stories. Review YOUR way. Create content YOU wish existed.
No "write for SEO." Just passion.
outputlag.com/write-for-us
#VideoGames #CreativeWriting #Blutoid
We're looking for volunteers who want creative freedom. Write YOUR stories. Review YOUR way. Create content YOU wish existed.
No "write for SEO." Just passion.
outputlag.com/write-for-us
#VideoGames #CreativeWriting #Blutoid
a person is writing in a book that says " palace to share the prisoners "
ALT: a person is writing in a book that says " palace to share the prisoners "
media.tenor.com
Excited to grow our already spectacular team. Also, I'm totally down for really weird or in the weeds stuff. Really wanna dive into strange tabletop gaming superstitions? I wanna read it! Got the best gacha ritual to pull SSS everytime? Tell me about it. Navigated the Undertale fan multiverse and
Incredible piece by @ryanwritesgood.bsky.social. From an editorial perspective, I originally had reservations simply because "Is this gaming enough?" but Ryan did a great job with that. And, as a father of two who literally has anxiety every day sending my kids off to school, let's be louder.
The Reboot No Gamer Asked For - Do violent video games make people more violent?
https://outputlag.com/feature/the-reboot-no-gamer-asked-for/
#gaming #videogames #outputlag #Feature
https://outputlag.com/feature/the-reboot-no-gamer-asked-for/
#gaming #videogames #outputlag #Feature
September 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Incredible piece by @ryanwritesgood.bsky.social. From an editorial perspective, I originally had reservations simply because "Is this gaming enough?" but Ryan did a great job with that. And, as a father of two who literally has anxiety every day sending my kids off to school, let's be louder.
Definitely picking this one up, awesome review @mikemurf2.bsky.social !
Check out our Shinobi: Art of Vengeance review by Lizardcube [8.5/10 - Great]
With stellar visuals and great action combat, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance may be the key to the series' revival.
https://outputlag.com/game-reviews/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-review/
#gaming #videogames #outputlag
With stellar visuals and great action combat, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance may be the key to the series' revival.
https://outputlag.com/game-reviews/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-review/
#gaming #videogames #outputlag
August 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Definitely picking this one up, awesome review @mikemurf2.bsky.social !
Great review by Filip (as always!)
Check out our GUG review by Martian Lawyers Club [6/10 - Alright]
GUGle it.
https://outputlag.com/game-reviews/gug-review/
#gaming #videogames #outputlag #GUG
GUGle it.
https://outputlag.com/game-reviews/gug-review/
#gaming #videogames #outputlag #GUG
August 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Great review by Filip (as always!)
Excited to grow our already spectacular team. Also, I'm totally down for really weird or in the weeds stuff. Really wanna dive into strange tabletop gaming superstitions? I wanna read it! Got the best gacha ritual to pull SSS everytime? Tell me about it. Navigated the Undertale fan multiverse and
What are you DYING to write about but haven't found the right platform?
We're looking for volunteers who want creative freedom. Write YOUR stories. Review YOUR way. Create content YOU wish existed.
No "write for SEO." Just passion.
outputlag.com/write-for-us
#VideoGames #CreativeWriting #Blutoid
We're looking for volunteers who want creative freedom. Write YOUR stories. Review YOUR way. Create content YOU wish existed.
No "write for SEO." Just passion.
outputlag.com/write-for-us
#VideoGames #CreativeWriting #Blutoid
a person is writing in a book that says " palace to share the prisoners "
ALT: a person is writing in a book that says " palace to share the prisoners "
media.tenor.com
August 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Excited to grow our already spectacular team. Also, I'm totally down for really weird or in the weeds stuff. Really wanna dive into strange tabletop gaming superstitions? I wanna read it! Got the best gacha ritual to pull SSS everytime? Tell me about it. Navigated the Undertale fan multiverse and
Another stellar review by @mikemurf2.bsky.social ! Honored to have him put some words down with us before someone snaps him up! (do it!)
After doing the preview, I knew I couldn’t let Ninja Gaiden Ragebound go. Thanks to @outputlag.com, I got to review it!! Luckily, it was well worth it, as it’s one of the best platformers in a while and a nostalgic love letter to a franchise deserving of the spotlight. Hope you enjoy reading it!
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound Review | Output Lag
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound Review - Score: 9/10. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is nostalgia done right.
outputlag.com
July 30, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Another stellar review by @mikemurf2.bsky.social ! Honored to have him put some words down with us before someone snaps him up! (do it!)
Reposted by Steven Mills
Greetings fellow human gamers! It is I, Olag, a completely normal human person who enjoys the video games.
I also enjoy popular human expressions such as "No cap fr fr" and keeping it a buck.
But what are you favorite human gaming activities and rituals?
(1/2)
I also enjoy popular human expressions such as "No cap fr fr" and keeping it a buck.
But what are you favorite human gaming activities and rituals?
(1/2)
July 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Greetings fellow human gamers! It is I, Olag, a completely normal human person who enjoys the video games.
I also enjoy popular human expressions such as "No cap fr fr" and keeping it a buck.
But what are you favorite human gaming activities and rituals?
(1/2)
I also enjoy popular human expressions such as "No cap fr fr" and keeping it a buck.
But what are you favorite human gaming activities and rituals?
(1/2)
Reposted by Steven Mills
Hello everyone! Thank you all for the likes and reposts on this. I’m still actively searching for somewhere to put these, so if you know a site or have a connection to an editor, let me know! Thanks again!
Hello all. I was just informed that two features I wrote for ComicBook will not be published and I won’t be paid for them, so I’m offering them up! One is a Tales Remastered piece and the other is a Persona 4 Revival article. If interested, please DM me for contact info and details. Thank you all!
June 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Hello everyone! Thank you all for the likes and reposts on this. I’m still actively searching for somewhere to put these, so if you know a site or have a connection to an editor, let me know! Thanks again!
Welp, guess I know what I'm doing this weekend. Awesome review by Filip!
Our System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Review is now live!
According to Filip "There's not much I could add to System Shock 2's long, successful critical tenure. It's the game we all know and love, but in its best edition yet."
Read more: outputlag.com/reviews/syst...
#gaming #review
According to Filip "There's not much I could add to System Shock 2's long, successful critical tenure. It's the game we all know and love, but in its best edition yet."
Read more: outputlag.com/reviews/syst...
#gaming #review
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Review
Nightdive’s 25th anniversary remaster of the legendary System Shock 2 commands attention in every possible way. Here’s the what, the why, and the how.
outputlag.com
June 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Welp, guess I know what I'm doing this weekend. Awesome review by Filip!
Reposted by Steven Mills
Indie devs, we see you.
Alongside our upcoming redesign, we're adding an Indie Hub to Output Lag as part of our community-first approach, giving indie and small developers the opportunity to connect directly with gamers.
Coming Soon™
#gaming #indie #outputlag
Alongside our upcoming redesign, we're adding an Indie Hub to Output Lag as part of our community-first approach, giving indie and small developers the opportunity to connect directly with gamers.
Coming Soon™
#gaming #indie #outputlag
June 22, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Indie devs, we see you.
Alongside our upcoming redesign, we're adding an Indie Hub to Output Lag as part of our community-first approach, giving indie and small developers the opportunity to connect directly with gamers.
Coming Soon™
#gaming #indie #outputlag
Alongside our upcoming redesign, we're adding an Indie Hub to Output Lag as part of our community-first approach, giving indie and small developers the opportunity to connect directly with gamers.
Coming Soon™
#gaming #indie #outputlag
This is a huge milestone for our entire team as we reach the roughly 1.5-month post-launch mark.
We've got a lot of work to do, and there are some big (exciting) changes coming to our site in the near future, but this has of course been one of our goals since going live.
So proud of our team!
We've got a lot of work to do, and there are some big (exciting) changes coming to our site in the near future, but this has of course been one of our goals since going live.
So proud of our team!
It's official: Output Lag is OpenCritic accredited!
opencritic.com/outlet/968/o...
#gaming #outputlag #reviews
opencritic.com/outlet/968/o...
#gaming #outputlag #reviews
Output Lag's Reviews
Check out all of Output Lag's reviews and score history on OpenCritic. Output Lag has published 1 reviews.
opencritic.com
June 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
This is a huge milestone for our entire team as we reach the roughly 1.5-month post-launch mark.
We've got a lot of work to do, and there are some big (exciting) changes coming to our site in the near future, but this has of course been one of our goals since going live.
So proud of our team!
We've got a lot of work to do, and there are some big (exciting) changes coming to our site in the near future, but this has of course been one of our goals since going live.
So proud of our team!
Reposted by Steven Mills
The more I play, the more certain I am that the 10/10 review score was justified.
Tomorrow is an exciting day!
Tomorrow is an exciting day!
I've never been more proud and honored to review something and, good lord, Date Everything from Sassy Chap Games and @team17.com does not disappoint. Even if you hate dating sims, you'll love this even if you have the least developed sense of humor.
outputlag.com/reviews/date...
outputlag.com/reviews/date...
Date Everything Review
This is the first book of Lyric…
outputlag.com
June 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The more I play, the more certain I am that the 10/10 review score was justified.
Tomorrow is an exciting day!
Tomorrow is an exciting day!
Reposted by Steven Mills
If you're trying to figure out what game to get first on your new Switch 2, we recommend @marveloususa.bsky.social and @xseedgames.bsky.social #RuneFactoryGuardiansOfAzuma.
Check out our review here!
outputlag.com/reviews/rune...
#gaming #rpg #runefactory #outputlag
Check out our review here!
outputlag.com/reviews/rune...
#gaming #rpg #runefactory #outputlag
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Review
Our Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma Switch 2 review covers village building, combat improvements, and performance upgrades in this ambitious series reinvention.
outputlag.com
June 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
If you're trying to figure out what game to get first on your new Switch 2, we recommend @marveloususa.bsky.social and @xseedgames.bsky.social #RuneFactoryGuardiansOfAzuma.
Check out our review here!
outputlag.com/reviews/rune...
#gaming #rpg #runefactory #outputlag
Check out our review here!
outputlag.com/reviews/rune...
#gaming #rpg #runefactory #outputlag
It feels so wild getting such incredible games in a year where things feel so bleak in the industry.
I played the demo back during the last Steam Next Fest, and already knew I would love this game. Even still, it surprised me many, many times.
Don't sleep on The Alters!
#blutoid
I played the demo back during the last Steam Next Fest, and already knew I would love this game. Even still, it surprised me many, many times.
Don't sleep on The Alters!
#blutoid
@11bitstudios.bsky.social has done it again. #TheAlters is a truly one of a kind experience.
It's 11 Bit Studios firing on all cylinders, creating a rare game that makes you question your own life choices while having a blast along the way
outputlag.com/featured-sli...
#gaming #review #outputlag
It's 11 Bit Studios firing on all cylinders, creating a rare game that makes you question your own life choices while having a blast along the way
outputlag.com/featured-sli...
#gaming #review #outputlag
The Alters Review
The Alters Review: A brilliant sci-fi survival game where you clone alternate versions of yourself. A stressful but rewarding emotional journey.
outputlag.com
June 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It feels so wild getting such incredible games in a year where things feel so bleak in the industry.
I played the demo back during the last Steam Next Fest, and already knew I would love this game. Even still, it surprised me many, many times.
Don't sleep on The Alters!
#blutoid
I played the demo back during the last Steam Next Fest, and already knew I would love this game. Even still, it surprised me many, many times.
Don't sleep on The Alters!
#blutoid
Reposted by Steven Mills
Our first Capy Castaway interview! 🥺 If you’re interested in hearing about the inspirations behind the game and our development, please check it out! ❤️
#SummerGamesFest #CapyCastaway #indiedev
#SummerGamesFest #CapyCastaway #indiedev
We sat down with @kittencupstudio.bsky.social CEO and Creative Director @saffronaurora.bsky.social to get a peek inside what we can expect from upcoming whimsical adventure title @capycastaway.bsky.social!
outputlag.com/features/cap...
#capycastaway #interview #gaming #outputlag
outputlag.com/features/cap...
#capycastaway #interview #gaming #outputlag
Capy Castaway: An interview with Kitten Cup Studio CEO Saffron Aurora
An emotional journey with hooves and wings…
outputlag.com
June 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Our first Capy Castaway interview! 🥺 If you’re interested in hearing about the inspirations behind the game and our development, please check it out! ❤️
#SummerGamesFest #CapyCastaway #indiedev
#SummerGamesFest #CapyCastaway #indiedev
Watching the 2025 Summer Game Fest showcase? Come watch with us and tell us what you're hyped about in real time!
outputlag.com/featured-sli...
#blutoid #SGF #SummerGameFest #outputlag
outputlag.com/featured-sli...
#blutoid #SGF #SummerGameFest #outputlag
LIVEBLOG: Summer Game Fest 2025 Showcase
Come join us in the HYPE of celebrating the 2025 Summer Game Fest Showcase!
outputlag.com
June 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Watching the 2025 Summer Game Fest showcase? Come watch with us and tell us what you're hyped about in real time!
outputlag.com/featured-sli...
#blutoid #SGF #SummerGameFest #outputlag
outputlag.com/featured-sli...
#blutoid #SGF #SummerGameFest #outputlag
Also, choosing today to announce this was certainly not an accident.
June 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Also, choosing today to announce this was certainly not an accident.
BREAKING: GAMURS sells flagship esports site Dot Esports has just been posted by Steven Mills!
End of an era
https://outputlag.com/news/breaking-gamurs-sells-once-top-esports-site-dot-esports/
#gaming #news #outputlag
End of an era
https://outputlag.com/news/breaking-gamurs-sells-once-top-esports-site-dot-esports/
#gaming #news #outputlag
June 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Reposted by Steven Mills
Say he stole the election. Say it.
June 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Say he stole the election. Say it.
Reposted by Steven Mills
Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles launches Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, and pre-orders will start later today
For more information regarding the game, check out our blog: sqex.link/FFTICa
For more information regarding the game, check out our blog: sqex.link/FFTICa
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles | Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Square Enix
youtu.be
June 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles launches Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, and pre-orders will start later today
For more information regarding the game, check out our blog: sqex.link/FFTICa
For more information regarding the game, check out our blog: sqex.link/FFTICa
Come watch the State of Play with us and share your hype for the reveals!
outputlag.com/features/liv...
#stateofplay #gaming #outputlag
outputlag.com/features/liv...
#stateofplay #gaming #outputlag
LIVEBLOG: PlayStation State of Play June 4, 2025
What does Sony have up its sleeve?
outputlag.com
June 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Come watch the State of Play with us and share your hype for the reveals!
outputlag.com/features/liv...
#stateofplay #gaming #outputlag
outputlag.com/features/liv...
#stateofplay #gaming #outputlag
I know I'm biased, but this is a cool feature I'm excited to have. Community is everything and the key driving element of Output Lag, so I love adding more community-driven features.
Everyone knows watching these events is more fun with others, so come watch today's State of Play with us!
Everyone knows watching these events is more fun with others, so come watch today's State of Play with us!
Watching events is so much more fun with others so we made that even easier (and hopefully even more fun) for the Output Lag community!
Excited to announce an all-new feature for Output Lag: LIVEBLOGS!
outputlag.com/features/liv...
#blutoid #stateofplay #gaming #community #outputlag (1/3)
Excited to announce an all-new feature for Output Lag: LIVEBLOGS!
outputlag.com/features/liv...
#blutoid #stateofplay #gaming #community #outputlag (1/3)
LIVEBLOG: PlayStation State of Play June 4, 2025
What does Sony have up its sleeve?
outputlag.com
June 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I know I'm biased, but this is a cool feature I'm excited to have. Community is everything and the key driving element of Output Lag, so I love adding more community-driven features.
Everyone knows watching these events is more fun with others, so come watch today's State of Play with us!
Everyone knows watching these events is more fun with others, so come watch today's State of Play with us!
Reposted by Steven Mills
We need more games with Dark Souls and Destiny-type storytelling, not fewer has just been posted by Filip Galekovic!
Consumption for consumption's sake...
https://outputlag.com/features/we-need-more-games-with-dark-souls-and-destiny-type-storytelling-not-fewer/
#gaming #news #outputlag
Consumption for consumption's sake...
https://outputlag.com/features/we-need-more-games-with-dark-souls-and-destiny-type-storytelling-not-fewer/
#gaming #news #outputlag
June 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
We need more games with Dark Souls and Destiny-type storytelling, not fewer has just been posted by Filip Galekovic!
Consumption for consumption's sake...
https://outputlag.com/features/we-need-more-games-with-dark-souls-and-destiny-type-storytelling-not-fewer/
#gaming #news #outputlag
Consumption for consumption's sake...
https://outputlag.com/features/we-need-more-games-with-dark-souls-and-destiny-type-storytelling-not-fewer/
#gaming #news #outputlag
Finally had time to experience The Midnight Walk by @moonhood.bsky.social and wow what an experience it was. Definitely recommend doing so on VR if you can!
The Midnight Walk Review has just been posted by Steven Mills!
A truly magical and emotionally devastating clay-sculpted fever dream.
https://outputlag.com/reviews/the-midnight-walk-review/
#gaming #news #outputlag
A truly magical and emotionally devastating clay-sculpted fever dream.
https://outputlag.com/reviews/the-midnight-walk-review/
#gaming #news #outputlag
June 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Finally had time to experience The Midnight Walk by @moonhood.bsky.social and wow what an experience it was. Definitely recommend doing so on VR if you can!
Reposted by Steven Mills
(PCDD) Tell Me Why is Free to Keep via Steam. ow.ly/Cw6150OBZP7
Xbox. ow.ly/8rmC50OBZP4
Game Pass via Xbox. ow.ly/uab150OBZP3
Xbox. ow.ly/8rmC50OBZP4
Game Pass via Xbox. ow.ly/uab150OBZP3
May 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
(PCDD) Tell Me Why is Free to Keep via Steam. ow.ly/Cw6150OBZP7
Xbox. ow.ly/8rmC50OBZP4
Game Pass via Xbox. ow.ly/uab150OBZP3
Xbox. ow.ly/8rmC50OBZP4
Game Pass via Xbox. ow.ly/uab150OBZP3
Really big step design wise. Always seem to be issues logging in or registering with Wordpress. This eliminates that and streamlines the process for readers which is always a goal of mine.
Would love any feedback as well as any features you guys would like to see in the future!
Would love any feedback as well as any features you guys would like to see in the future!
Big update day at Output Lag! The goal is to integrate Output Lag as much as possible with Bluesky, and today we've taken a big step in that direction.
First, we've integrated a SSO(Single Sign-On) for Bluesky on OL. You can now login to outputlag.com securely with your bsky account. (1/5) #blutoid
First, we've integrated a SSO(Single Sign-On) for Bluesky on OL. You can now login to outputlag.com securely with your bsky account. (1/5) #blutoid
Output Lag – Your Gaming News, & Reviews Community
Output Lag is your hub for gaming news, in-depth reviews, analysis and community blogs. Discover, discuss and share with players just like you.
outputlag.com
May 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Really big step design wise. Always seem to be issues logging in or registering with Wordpress. This eliminates that and streamlines the process for readers which is always a goal of mine.
Would love any feedback as well as any features you guys would like to see in the future!
Would love any feedback as well as any features you guys would like to see in the future!