Michael Murphy | Freelance Video Game Reviewer

One called me a mouth breather and I didn’t know how to take that.

a screenshot of the main character from Bloober Team's Cronos: The New Dawn

Any American games media going to Gamescom and don't already have an appointment to see Cronos? We're doing one final demo opp + potentially interviews if space allows. Slots are almost gone so definitely email me. 😘

Do it for the heck of it😂

Oooooh!

I Voted for Ivo Robotnik to Lower the Cost of Eggs, Not Steal My Chaos Emeralds When Dr. Eggman announced his candidacy for President, I was thrilled to see someone finally standing up to the political elite and promising to implement…

I Voted for Ivo Robotnik to Lower the Cost of Eggs, Not Steal My Chaos Emeralds

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Genuinely cannot understand how any writer can hate editors. That doesn’t mean they’re always right! But an editor you disagree with is either an opportunity to account for something you may be missing, or a chance to REALLY bolster your argument, and give it a conviction that merits respect

Hello! Have you played the Adventures of Elliot demo? Have thoughts about it, or maybe about HD-2D style games in general? Wanna have your thoughts on @bloodgodpod.bsky.social this week? Let me know!

Hope you enjoy it! I gotta find time to see it.

So that was the Tokyo trip! Nice! Great read! Excited to play it!

YouTube video by Nintendo of America Herdling – Release Date Trailer – Nintendo Switch

Putting this out there: Herdling just got a release date, and I'd love to place a feature on the game (or a review!). In addition to my writing bona fides, I have 25 years experience helping my family raise goats.

LMK if I can shoot you a pitch, either here or at kmnelsonmail (at) gmail (dot) com!

Great read! I’m excited to play it!

Ooh exciting!

BREAKING: Xbox is canceling Contraband, announced in 2021 from Avalanche Studios (Just Cause), after four years of radio silence, sources tell Bloomberg News. This news arrives weeks after a mass layoff in which Xbox canceled several other big titles.

Nice job! Get some rest!

Sorry to hear, Brian. Hope things get better.

August is here and, once again, I’m open to doing a majority of the big releases this month, from Mafia, Shinobi, Gears, Metal Gear, Lost Soul Aside and beyond! If you need a review for your site, let me know and we can work something out! Have a great day, y’all!

Congratulations!

Congratulations on the new byline! Great read!

Ice Cube staring hard at a computer screen.

The dart board puzzle from Blue Prince.

Best of luck Gio🫡

Can’t wait! Looks cool!

The best intro will also be “(INTRO GOES HERE)”

But seriously, OP is right and 90% of my reviews/previews start off this way. Just jump into it, follow your thoughts until they steer you into a conclusion, then go back and write that intro with the thesis you’ve completely nailed down. MUCH faster.

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80s synthpop. Feel like it’ll put some pep in one’s step.

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

So you were in the same…Room (2015)

an ominous figure wearing a mask, staring back towards the camera POV

Who are my LA-based games and/or animation media that like 3D animated movies? Got a fun opportunity I want to pitch to you.

*Slack reloads for 1.5 seconds*

My brain: Oh fuck have I been laid off

Nintendo Direct Narrator: My wife has left me and I'm turning to drinking...in this cozy farm sim coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems

Great pictures Alex!