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Lead News Editor for TheGamer. USW Graduate 2020. Previously seen at RPG Site, WhatCulture, and KH13. He/Him.

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My Hero Academia: Allโ€™s Justice Is A Heartfelt But Frustrating Send Off To The Series Allโ€™s Justice is a big improvement over the previous games, but frustrating difficulty spikes stop it from reaching its full potential.

Double George review day, but I wish I loved My Hero as much as Nioh - it has all the makings of something great, but the story mode is sadly one of the most frustrating I've ever played

04.02.2026 15:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nioh 3 Review: Team Ninja on top form with one of its best โ€˜masocoreโ€™ games yet Some issues aside, this ninja action game feels like the culmination of everything Team Ninja has learnedโ€ฆ

I reviewed Nioh 3 for VGC, and it's one of Team Ninja's very best www.videogameschronicle.com/review/nioh-...

04.02.2026 14:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nioh 3 Is A Brutal New Peak For The Series Nioh 3โ€™s open levels, new Ninja form, and even tighter combat cement it as the best game in the series.

First review of the year and kicking things off very strongly with the brilliant Nioh 3, which Iโ€™ve not put down over the past two weeks. My review: www.thegamer.com/nioh-3-review/

04.02.2026 14:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

With 2026 fully upon us now, worth nothing that I too am looking for work to help supplement my current gig. I am open to:

- Reviews
- Mock reviews
- Interviews
- Previews
- Features/Op-eds
- Guides
- Across all relevant platforms

Email is in my description, DMs are open. Reposts are appreciated!

05.01.2026 16:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 80    ๐Ÿ” 68    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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THE BOY HAS ARRIVED

12.01.2026 13:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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tips hat

11.01.2026 22:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What better way to cap off my birthday than finally diving into KH2 on Steam!

05.01.2026 20:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Finished Skate Story, only words for it

17.12.2025 22:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have never heard @rhithewitch.bsky.social and @quinton.bsky.social as loud as when Fate of the Old Republic popped up

12.12.2025 01:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Here it is! Absolute labour of love putting this together. From day one, Cyberpunk 2077 has been a story about mortality, and what it means to live on after you die. It was a pleasure to speak with Paweล‚ Sasko and Cherami Leigh about this story. www.thegamer.com/the-making-o...

10.12.2025 17:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Game Of The Year 2025 - Editorโ€™s Pick, George Foster Itโ€™s finally time to talk about how The Year of Ninja stacked up, straight from TheGamerโ€™s head shinobi.

2025 has been absolutely manic and full of George games, but itโ€™s that time of year so hereโ€™s my top 10! www.thegamer.com/game-of-the-...

09.12.2025 15:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is almost two decades in the making and it's arguably worth the wait? #MetroidPrime4

A faithful evolution of the series with a great world and strong characters that carried me all the way through to the end.

Here's my full review:

www.thegamer.com/metroid-prim...

02.12.2025 15:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Marvel Cosmic Invasion Doesnโ€™t Steal TMNTโ€™s Crown, But Itโ€™s Still Marvellous Cosmic Invasionโ€™s varied roster and standout tag team mechanic make it a fantastic brawler, even if it doesnโ€™t quite reach the heights of TMNT.

Cosmic Invasion is yet another great beat โ€˜em up from the masters at Tribute, although Shredderโ€™s Revenge still stands as my all-time favourite. My review: www.thegamer.com/marvel-cosmi...

01.12.2025 16:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œThe Marvel Universe Was Top Of Our Listโ€: Marvel Cosmic Invasionโ€™s Director On Following TMNT And Adapting One Of Marvelโ€™s Darkest Stories Tribute Gamesโ€™ Frederic Gemus shares how Cosmic Invasion got started, the challenge of creating such a stacked roster, and its potential future.

Always a pleasure to talk and nerd out with Frederic! www.thegamer.com/marvel-cosmi...

29.11.2025 17:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If You Can Stomach The Chaos, Kirby Air Riders Is Something Special Kirby Air Riders is weird, wild, and occasionally frustrating, but a total blast if you give into its mayhem.

For the first few hours, I really didnโ€™t get what Kirby Air Riders was going for. I havenโ€™t been able to put it down since it clicked, though, and donโ€™t plan on it anytime soon! My review: www.thegamer.com/kirby-air-ri...

19.11.2025 11:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

You babe, this has made me day :(

17.11.2025 16:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans Of The Tide Review - Bobโ€™s Best Since Battle For Bikini Bottom Titans of the Tide is the best SpongeBob game in a long time, even if itโ€™s a little lacking in laughs and length.

SpongeBob games are usually just popcorn games for me, but Titans of the Tide actually has some pretty creative platforming - definitely the best since BFBB! www.thegamer.com/spongebob-sq...

17.11.2025 16:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Be Warned: Kirby Air Riders Is Nothing Like Mario Kart Kirby Air Riders isn't like any other kart racer, which could end up being its biggest strength or biggest weakness.

Kirby Air Riders is one of the strangest racers I've ever played, but it's one that I expect I'll be very into www.thegamer.com/kirby-air-ri...

07.11.2025 12:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Grinch

02.11.2025 21:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I am still too ill for Halloweening but past George killed it

31.10.2025 13:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Last week, I had the honour of attending an event with many of gaming's top actors. You'll find out what the event was for in the near future, and I'll have another larger report from it, but I also used it as an opportunity to discuss the many injustices video game actors still face.

29.10.2025 12:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Jennifer Hale Is Still Being Offered Different Rates To Her Male Counterparts For Appearances, Despite Her Resume Being โ€œQuite A Bit Longerโ€ The star also discussed how TV and Video corporations need to use video game actors more.

I also spoke to the legendary Jennifer Hale, who told me in the last few weeks, she was offered less for an appearance at a convention than her male counterparts.

She also discussed the money corporations are leaving behind by not hiring game actors for film and TV.
www.thegamer.com/jennifer-hal...

29.10.2025 12:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Stole my response

25.10.2025 11:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Outer Worlds 2 Review - Shoots For The Moon, Lands Among The Stars The Outer Worlds 2 improves on the original in every way and is Obsidian's most reactive RPG yet - but I wish it took itself more seriously.

My review of The Outer Worlds 2! I adored it, but had a lot to say about how I feel Obsidian needs to be more earnest. The best moments are when the writing takes the setting and themes seriously www.thegamer.com/the-outer-wo...

23.10.2025 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Layoffs, Empathy and Blind Hatred An unfortunate state of affairs.

Several of my colleagues were laid off today, and seeing the usual reaction from the usual people pushed me to write a blog post (how retro) about the sad state of online discourse: jackcrustycoleman.com/2025/10/22/l...

22.10.2025 21:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Incredibly jealous of whoever gets to work with Eric next, one of the most passionate writers I'm lucky enough to call a friend

22.10.2025 18:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In light of being laid off from TheGamer today, I don't intend to let my passions die out. I'll continue to create work independently, and keep that excitement for whatever opportunities come my way in the future.

This was a dream career, and I'm not done with it yet.

22.10.2025 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Don't really know what to add to this that hasn't been said better, but absolutely gutted to lose so many talented writers and friends today

22.10.2025 17:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I got laid off from TheGamer today, along with the entire Features team (go give
@epicswitzer.bsky.social
and
@hallafyre.bsky.social
a follow!)

Needless to say, I'm now looking for work. I'm open to roles in:

-Journalism
-PR
-Copywriting
-Copy editing
-Games writing
-Scriptwriting

22.10.2025 16:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 47    ๐Ÿ” 35    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

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