Stu Kimball

Geralt of Rivia Would Do Well on Tinder, Thank You Very Much Reigns developer Nerial talks about Reigns: The Witcher, and creating a "fanfiction generator" for the iconic IP.

Finally, a Witcher game where you play as Dandelion.

@maddie-b-a.bsky.social talks to developer @nerial.bsky.social about how Reigns: The Witcher uses the swipey narrative strategy format to play with the lore of the Witcher universe, and about Geralt's hypothetical prospects on Tinder.

More showing up for good people’s work and more telling your favorite creators their shit is good when they post it

@platanoranger.bsky.social stays making incredible work, this review is no exception.

Cairn Review - An Uphill Battle Worth Taking On Cairn's perilous climb makes for a gorgeous and grueling drama.

I reviewed Cairn. www.gamespot.com/reviews/cair...

Resident Evil Requiem Preview Legacy and expectation can either bolster or hinder an experience. But Resident Evil Requiem seems to handle these two forces well.

"A crazed infected doctor is swinging a chainsaw... Leon, ever the joker, doesn’t yell, doesn’t scream, and is in fact very calm as he disdainfully looks at the zombie doctor, uttering:

'I think I want a second opinion.'"

Here's @superdonk.bsky.social on three hours with Resident Evil Requiem:

I spent the weekend trying to process what's happening in my city of Minneapolis, Minnesota by creating this video. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY

Ask Us Anything! – TWIV Mailbag Volume 1 Supporters ask, we answer! The first edition of the TWIV Mailbag features insights on snacks, work/life balance, Shakespeare, and games that made us cry.

One of the perks of financially supporting This Week in Videogames, besides sustaining truly independent, ad-free games coverage, is that you get the semi-regular chance to ask the Skill Up and TWIV crew anything you want.

Here's the first edition of the TWIV Mailbag! [Paywalled]

Please, Stop Using Gen Z To Rationalise AI Slop Maddie Agne refuses to let her generation be implicated in the enshittification of games through AI slop.

Real-life young person @maddie-b-a.bsky.social is tired of commentators using Gen Z as a scapegoat for the rise of AI slop, and tired of those using the demographic as a reason to keep churning it out.

"Let's level with each other — no one likes being told what they think less than young people."

a list of google folders, from "test episodes" to season 1 (2022) to season 5 (2026)

feels wild to make this Google folder, ngl

We're looking for a News Editor to join TWIV. Ideal candidate would have proven experience with:

- Working in news for a games outlet
- Conducting original reporting
- Mentoring junior writers

...and genuinely enjoy writing news, diving deep, and talking to people. UK timezone preferred. Email me.

Tunic: Fight Back With Me Knowledge is power.

I'm increasingly horrified by what I see happening around me and often feel powerless. But there are so many ways to resist.

These are my thoughts on fighting back in one way I know how: With indies.

Stu Kimball's Top 3 Memory-Making Games of 2025 Stu Kimball, who's always playing something unexpected, shares his Top 3 games that evoked the best memories of days gone by.

For our Best of 2025 series, we asked staff to share their favourite game experiences of the year (and they didn’t necessarily need to be new).

@superdonk.bsky.social, who’s always playing something unexpected, shares the games that both made new memories and evoked those of days gone by.

Patrick Dane, This Week in Videogames News Editor, Dies Patrick will be remembered for his passion and enthusiasm for his work and the games industry, and as a cherished colleague and friend.

Patrick Dane, longtime games and entertainment journalist and News Editor at This Week in Videogames, has died in a motor vehicle accident. He was 34 years old.

Stu Kimball's Top 3 Memory-Making Games of 2025 Stu Kimball, who's always playing something unexpected, shares his Top 3 games that evoked the best memories of days gone by.

Not a traditional GOTY list by any means, but a short list of some things I loved playing this year!

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I spoke to a dozen professional concept artists working in games about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs easier, even if it's just used in "very early ideation stages."

Zero said "yes." Most said it made their job harder.

I learnt a lot about concept artists. You should too!

You've probably already seen it and sorry I can't/won't get back to every single tag, but I was among those that spoke to Edmond about the nature of concept art and the influence of AI

Thank you so much again @edmondtran.bsky.social for the opportunity and giving us a voice
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(yes that is Fritz)

Concept Artists Say Generative AI References Only Make Their Jobs Harder “The ‘early ideation stages’, when worlds are being fleshed out by writers and artists, are literally crucial to the development of a game’s vision,” said one artist.

We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier.

Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.

thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...

Hey, we're nominated for this. Please do go in and vote. A vote for us is obviously deeply appreciated, and I love the work we do, but honestly, just voting for anyone and supporting games media is just a cool thing to do. 🫡

Please tell your friends about this show (we’ve worked very hard on it)

The greatest squad in the JW lobby 🫶

GameSpot talked with the R6 Siege team for the 10th anniv. of the game, looking back at its biggest moments and how its managed to stick around. A lot of hard work from the team on this one (@jacobdekk.bsky.social, @rinhara5aki.bsky.social, @mathewpaget.bsky.social).

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlfR...

I mean to be dethroned by amyl and the sniffers is the only acceptable option

Vulfpeck at #1 is an all time green flag

Goodnight Universe Review: Among the Stars | Restart Goodnight Universe's strong blend of webcam tricks and powerful storytelling help craft a short-but-sweet adventure.

I finally got around to writing about Goodnight Universe. I talk about growing up, minimizing myself in familial spaces, and how sometimes you feel like by being quiet, you can help plug the cracks in the foundation
www.restart.run/articles/goo...

Rue Valley Review Rue Valley is a fascinating time loop game with intriguing systems that starts off strong, but throws everything away in its final hours.

"I was deeply invested in the overarching intrigue of a mysterious driver, a time loop, and the massive web of family dynamics and small town intentions..."

"Unfortunately, the final few hours of Rue Valley completely threw away the choices and characters that I had spent so much time mulling over"

Rue Valley Review Rue Valley is a fascinating time loop game with intriguing systems that starts off strong, but throws everything away in its final hours.

Fellow GameSpot layoff veteran @superdonk.bsky.social is quickly becoming one of my favourite videogame reviewers

thisweekinvideogames.com/review/rue-v...

Coming from the GOAT this means a lot, thank you!

Videogames Are a “Natural Goldmine” in Film Industry’s Hunt for the Next Great IP "What we're seeing in games now are really sophisticated narrative designs," says actress Jane Perry. "The same ingredients that would make a great film or TV series."

Why is Hollywood suddenly so obsessed with mining videogames for ideas, and more importantly, making sure they get it right?

We get some industry perspectives, including BAFTA Award-winning actress of film, TV, and games Jane Perry (Hitman, Returnal)

YouTube video by SUPER DONK Some Thoughts On Skate.

Late to the party but I put up my thoughts on the new Skate over on YouTube 🛹

youtu.be/gLO9tXz4aqg?...