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Mike Mamon
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🇵🇭 🇺🇸 | He/Him
@IGN Syndication and Digital Strategist |
Crunchyroll Anime Awards Judge | http://twitch.tv/xpmnms
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I’m going to try to work on my game backlog this year. I missed too many big games. First one done recently is Nier Automata. Great game! I had high expectations but still enjoyed the heck out of it. Loved the music, story and gameplay 🔥
a woman is kneeling down next to a man in a video game and holding his hand .
ALT: a woman is kneeling down next to a man in a video game and holding his hand .
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absolutely heartbroken to announce that i was part of the crystal layoffs today 💔

if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫

i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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The latest set of the Final Fantasy card game, Journey of Discovery, is almost here!

Here's a look at the full card list:
Final Fantasy TCG: Journey of Discovery - Full Card List
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November 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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The Gargoyles are back! The upcoming Disney Lorcana card game set, Whispers in the Well, is almost here with the release slated for November 7.

Here are our first impressions.
First Impressions of Disney Lorcana: Whispers in the Well TCG’s New Starter Decks
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October 28, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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Check out these exclusive card reveals from the upcoming Guilty Gear Strive series for the UniVersus card game.

The alternate art variants of Ky Kiske, May, and Nagoriyuki!
October 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Another seasonal anime roundup by yours truly. Shoutout to @itsamichael.bsky.social for the clean video edit as always! 🙌🏽
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From the highly anticipated final season of My Hero Academia to Digimon Beatbreak, here's the best new anime to watch this fall.
Best New Anime to Watch (Fall Season 2025)
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October 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Check out these exclusive card reveals from the upcoming Disney Lorcana card game set, Whispers in the Well. Two new legendary cards with Prince Charming and Cinderella!

Whispers in the Well Booster Box https://zdcs.link/z31qRR
Whispers in the Well Illumineer's Trove https://zdcs.link/zj7n4p
October 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
So stoked that Digimon Story is back. I spent the initial hours just planning my digivolution lines and making sure I have the ideal rookies from the start 😅
October 5, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Didn’t think I’d ever have the patience to make it to Master Ball in Pokemon TCG Pocket but the new Suicune deck is too much fun to play 😊
September 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle is pretty cool! It did feel long though. Another example of trying to shove a lot into one movie. Guess we saw this coming when these movies were announced.
September 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Some of my fave announcements from the direct today. Pokopia especially. It’s be nice to see the fam getting into an animal crossing vibe again
September 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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This fucking rules. Incredibly proud of all of my friends at IGN for taking this very brave stance.
with each successive round of layoffs and buyouts, IGN staff have found themselves increasingly overworked. so now, in an effort to get laid-off colleagues rehired, they’ve resolved to do their fair share — and no more
August 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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After more layoffs, unionized IGN workers are done picking up the slack

aftermath.site/ign-layoffs-...
August 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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In the four years I've been at IGN I've watched its staff shrink and shrink, all while those who remain are asked to do more and more. I see colleagues skip lunch, stay late day after day, and burn out.

IGN staff are passionate and love their work. But we can't keep letting that be exploited.
Ziff Davis and IGN routinely decide that work done by our laid off colleagues is not important. But inevitably, that crucial work falls onto those who remain.

Not this time. Not anymore.
August 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Ziff Davis and IGN routinely decide that work done by our laid off colleagues is not important. But inevitably, that crucial work falls onto those who remain.

Not this time. Not anymore.
August 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Back at MagicCon Las Vegas, I had the pleasure of sitting down with @gavinverhey.bsky.social and @wotcmatt.bsky.social to chat about Unknown, the live "playtest" event that has become as popular as it is absurd.

We dug into its origins, how it has grown, and why it gets to break all the rules!
How One Magic: The Gathering Designer Broke All the Rules and Created a Sensation - IGN
Magic's most popular live event puts its players in the shoes of a playtester.
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August 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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The new League of Legends card game, Riftbound, is releasing globally this October!

Here's a look at the full list of cards:
Riftbound: The League of Legends TCG: Origins - Full Card List
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August 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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The latest set of the Disney Lorcana card game, Fabled, is coming out soon!

Here's a look at the full list of cards:
Disney Lorcana: Fabled - Full Card List
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August 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Guess it’s my turn to say that I was laid off at IGN. Real crummy birthday gift, to be honest, but my union fought like hell on my behalf and people came out of the woodwork to support me. Couldn’t be more moved by my colleagues & friends, and am devastated to lose a job and community I love. (1/3)
August 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Final Fantasy TCG release weekend! Picked up packs and going to see what cool stuff I can pull. Wish me luck🤞🏽

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August 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Ziff Davis just reported their "strongest quarterly revenue growth since 2021," up 9.8% to $352.2M, with gaming and entertainment up 7.5% YOY.

So why were 8 of our members and 23 members of @zdcreatorsguild.bsky.social just laid off? bit.ly/3H0Osvb
August 7, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Shared with permission: my incredible colleague, NVC producer Red Rigos, was impacted by IGN's layoffs yesterday. We're heartbroken: Red is kind, funny, talented, and dedicated and has been a huge part of NVC's growth and success.

Please hire him: www.redrigos.com/ign
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August 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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*Record Scratch* Freeze Frame. "You're probably wondering how I got here."

I am one of the eight IGN members laid off. During my three years at IGN, I worked for some of the best creators and writers around. I will miss them all dearly.
Today, IGN laid off eight extremely valuable members of our union and workforce via directive from our parent company, Ziff Davis. This, after two incredibly successful live events IGN Live and SDCC, and yet another corporate acquisition.

Please take a moment to read and share our full statement:
August 4, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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I am, unfortunately, one of these eight members.
Today, IGN laid off eight extremely valuable members of our union and workforce via directive from our parent company, Ziff Davis. This, after two incredibly successful live events IGN Live and SDCC, and yet another corporate acquisition.

Please take a moment to read and share our full statement:
August 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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devastated for my colleagues today. they, and we, deserve so, so much better than this.
Today, IGN laid off eight extremely valuable members of our union and workforce via directive from our parent company, Ziff Davis. This, after two incredibly successful live events IGN Live and SDCC, and yet another corporate acquisition.

Please take a moment to read and share our full statement:
August 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM