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Johnny Cullen

@johnnycullen.bsky.social

On hiatus games writer (EG, VG247, OPM UK, more); Director/writer/producer, Building A Village (Coming Spring 2026). Resetera: JehutyRunner. He/him

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Yeeeeeeah.

I really get the creeps we actually interacted with each other a few times in retrospect.

03.03.2026 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Coming this spring.

03.03.2026 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Quoted in a local paper piece on Building A Village ahead of its premiere in four weeks time. www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...

03.03.2026 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you're in Derry or going to be in Derry on March 30th, join us to celebrate two years of Derry Meet Ups as well as for the first screening of Building A Village.

Get your tickets here. www.derrymeetups.com/event-manage...

Reposts of the teaser would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

02.03.2026 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Building A Village - Face Your Fears (Teaser)
YouTube video by Orbital Frame Building A Village - Face Your Fears (Teaser)

Face your fears.

Here's a brand new 30 second teaser for the upcoming documentary I've been making on community and connection.

This is Building A Village.

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

02.03.2026 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Ngl, I could really do with the physical embodiment of that post right now.

02.03.2026 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
02.03.2026 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nine days ago.

This truly is the ballad for the people who feel lost, confused and don’t know what to do.

Like me.

02.03.2026 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you're in Derry or going to be in Derry on March 30th, join us to celebrate two years of Derry Meet Ups as well as for the first screening of Building A Village.

Get your tickets here. www.derrymeetups.com/event-manage...

Reposts of the teaser would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

02.03.2026 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Building A Village - Face Your Fears (Teaser)
YouTube video by Orbital Frame Building A Village - Face Your Fears (Teaser)

Face your fears.

Here's a brand new 30 second teaser for the upcoming documentary I've been making on community and connection.

This is Building A Village.

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

02.03.2026 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Half an hour.

02.03.2026 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Bring me back amongst the field of stars, Todd. *opens arms to embrace it*

02.03.2026 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, 2pm.

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

02.03.2026 07:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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There's another content drop coming before it at around 11am, so go follow Orbital Frame Productions on Instagram to see it there. www.instagram.com/orbitalframe...

02.03.2026 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, 2pm.

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

02.03.2026 07:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Metal Gear Solid 4 is starting to age better with β€˜the war economy’.

01.03.2026 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not kidding, unironically, this is a technique I use in the documentary I am making because it's a brilliant narrative technique.

01.03.2026 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

the worlds not over
keep taking your meds
keep taking your HRT
keep scheduling surgeries
keep talking to friends
keep eating
keep sleeping
the worlds not over
you're still needed

28.02.2026 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3275    πŸ” 1709    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 18

Been meaning to note this, but life - and documentary work - has gotten in the way.

But @mattreyn.games launched this earlier this week and it's looking quite snazzy.

28.02.2026 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So it’s been a few weeks since I went loud on this.

And now this coming week is going to be a big promo week to mark one month before its premiere (technically it’s today, but really it’s Monday because fuck February for having 28 days).

So you can bet I’m going to be loud as fuck again for this.

28.02.2026 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tokyo Jungle for PS3 boxart mockup featuring Pombon from Pokemon Winds and Waves

Tokyo Jungle for PS3 boxart mockup featuring Pombon from Pokemon Winds and Waves

28.02.2026 04:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1447    πŸ” 459    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 5

Jesus fucking Christ, if this isn’t an entire fucking mood, then Jed, I don’t even wanna know you.

Because same.

28.02.2026 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I really do need an editor to stop all the typos I’m making.

If I win the Euromillions tonight, I might be able to hire one.

27.02.2026 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So yes, he’s going to keep kicking ass for RPG Site, continuing to head up an industry defining leader in its own right.

But if you have the budget and make room for someone like @apzonerunner.com on your team for that broader expertise, by all means, do it.

You won’t regret it.

27.02.2026 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In an industry that, as I perceive it now, needs more like him, Donlan, etc, we could do with a lot more Alex Donaldsons: authorative and informative knowledge, incredible writing and multimedia talent and more.

But more than those things, a good heart and kind soul to boot.

27.02.2026 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Everyone and their ma knows how good of a writer Alex is, you don’t need me to tell you that. His body of work on EG, VG247 and RPG Site β€” which he’s going to continue to smash β€” says that for me.

What I am going to tell you about is not Alex Donaldson the writer, but Alex Donaldson the person.

27.02.2026 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He’s a bloody amazing writer, to say equally of person. To wit, after I left VG247, he allowed me to join RPG Site for a bit to keep my news skills fresh as best as I could.

I appreciated that at the time. I still do.

27.02.2026 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

But not even just that.

When I was running in enthusiast circles and before I joined VG247 even on a freelance basis, let alone permanently, Alex was someone who was a constant guide and a good friend too.

27.02.2026 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

When I was at VG247 way waaaay back, Alex was someone whose name I mentioned for FL work for shifts and was one of two reliable covers in that regard (the other being the equally amazing yet AFAIK now social media adverse Stace Harman).

To say GN have dropped the ball large is an understatement.

27.02.2026 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Well then. After 9 years my role of Editorial Director at Eurogamer/IGNE has been made redundant. If you’re reading this and feel I have a lot of valuable experience (I do), I’m keen to explore any opportunities (full time, consulting, other) in the games industry. I am great.

27.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 449    πŸ” 154    πŸ’¬ 38    πŸ“Œ 15