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Freelance journalist, gearhead, game geek. Also geeks out on all things tech, movies, music, books, nature, science and art.

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You can now play DOOM on the terminals inside ULTRAKILL.

#DoomRunsOnEverything

06.02.2026 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1749    πŸ” 533    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 4
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Review: Project Motor Racing Spirituele opvolger van Project CARS is een ruwe diamant.

Project motor racing has loads of promise, but its really not where it should be yet. On consoles its easier to recommend due to no competition, but on pc i would hold off for some patches. My review @ignbenelux.bsky.social nl.ign.com/project-moto...

25.11.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
TimeSplitters Rewind A greatest hits collection developed by the community for the classic TimeSplitters trilogy

Timesplitters Rewind is eindelijk uit! Waanzinnig benieuwd naar deze fan made remake. It's time to split!

www.timesplittersrewind.com

23.11.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is a big day! Timesplitters Rewind is finally out πŸ˜€

I am so proud of what the Team and I have accomplished

I do not regret a single minute I spent contributing to this project over the last 2-3 years. Ive learned so much and met so many great devs because of it β™₯️

www.timesplittersrewind.com

23.11.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 4
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Digiphile launching today from former Humble Bundle veterans - a new discovery platform offering curated premium, game and book bundles that benefit users, creators, publishers, and charities

www.gamedeveloper.com/business/dig...

www.digiphile.co

11.11.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 336    πŸ” 143    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 27
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Balatro - Balatro 2026 Wall Calendar A new year is coming... time to shuffle off and try again!Β  Features 13 photos of Jimbo, as portrayed by Ben Starr, in the guise of your favorite Balatro Jokers Bonus condensed 2027 calendar on the fi...

Mark your calendars....literally!

Today we are launching the MOST OFFICIAL 2026 BALATRO CALENDAR WITH MORE BEN STARR IN CLOWN OUTFITS THAN YOU CAN HANDLE (probably)...

All profits will be going to charity and you can get the calendar here: www.fangamer.com/products/bal...

04.11.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 917    πŸ” 308    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 62

What do young people think The Goonies is about?

15.10.2025 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 96    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 1
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Hey, between you and me - if you do refund Borderlands 4 and "play a different game" please know that Mycopunk is just $15.

16.09.2025 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 718    πŸ” 157    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 13
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HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate - Steam page (developer Wabisabi Design, published by Acclaim) buff.ly/dmaS0xV

10.09.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 658    πŸ” 208    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 98
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Review – Brave remake, brakke port Prachtige beelden, maar minder bite.

Metal Gear Solid Ξ”: Snake Eater is a decent enough update to a game that kind of didn't need any. Konami plays it safe and that's kind of boring. Updated movement makes the game too easy. The pc port is sadly subpar. My (Dutch) review @ignbenelux.bsky.social nl.ign.com/metal-gear-s...

22.08.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Heretic + Hexen (enhanced) is up on Steam ($14.99 or already in your library if you owned it) buff.ly/gu94hoO

This enhanced restoration makes Heretic + Hexen available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

07.08.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 463    πŸ” 182    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 73
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Mafia: The Old Country Review – Terug naar de roots Levert alles waar de fans op hopen.

Spent the last week playing through Mafia: The Old Country, and I can happily report that it's all I hoped for in a new installment. Incredible presentation, excellent acting, focus on the story, realistic driving and little fluff. My (Dutch) review @ignbenelux.bsky.social nl.ign.com/mafia-the-ol...

07.08.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
We want to address recent reports regarding the status of Romero Games. These reports have contained inaccuracies, and we feel it's important to set the record straight.
β€’ The funding for our project was pulled, and our game was canceled.
β€’ Due to confidentiality agreements, we cannot disclose the publisher's identity, though some may infer it from public information.
β€’ As a result, we now have to reassess the entire staffing of our studio.
β€’ Romero Games is not closed, and we are doing everything in our power to ensure that it does not come to that. Any suggestion otherwise is factually incorrect. Indeed, we were in the studio today to discuss next steps with the team.
β€’ We've been contacted by several publishers interested in helping us bring the game across the finish line, and we're currently evaluating those opportunities.
We appreciate the outpouring of support and will share further updates as we are able.
Romero Games

We want to address recent reports regarding the status of Romero Games. These reports have contained inaccuracies, and we feel it's important to set the record straight. β€’ The funding for our project was pulled, and our game was canceled. β€’ Due to confidentiality agreements, we cannot disclose the publisher's identity, though some may infer it from public information. β€’ As a result, we now have to reassess the entire staffing of our studio. β€’ Romero Games is not closed, and we are doing everything in our power to ensure that it does not come to that. Any suggestion otherwise is factually incorrect. Indeed, we were in the studio today to discuss next steps with the team. β€’ We've been contacted by several publishers interested in helping us bring the game across the finish line, and we're currently evaluating those opportunities. We appreciate the outpouring of support and will share further updates as we are able. Romero Games

Update (July 7, 2025)

07.07.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4128    πŸ” 1019    πŸ’¬ 64    πŸ“Œ 96

Jaaaaaaaa!

04.07.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post from Matt Turnbull:

These are really challenging times, and if you’re navigating a layoff or even quietly preparing for one, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone.

I know these types of tools engender strong feelings in people, but I'd be remiss in not trying to offer the best advice I can under the circumstances. I’ve been experimenting with ways to use LLM AI tools (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss.

Here are some prompt ideas and use cases that might help if you're feeling overwhelmed:

Career Planning Prompts:
β€œAct as a career coach. I’ve been laid off from a [role] in the game industry. Help me build a 30-day plan to regroup, research new roles, and start applying without burning out.”
β€œWhat kinds of game industry jobs could I pivot to with experience in [Production/Narrative/LiveOps/etc.]?”

Resume & LinkedIn Help
β€œHere’s my current resume. Give me three tailored versions: one for AAA, one for platform/publishing roles, and one for startup/small studio leadership.”
β€œRewrite this resume bullet to highlight impact and metrics.”
β€œDraft a new LinkedIn β€˜About Me’ section that focuses on my leadership style, shipped titles, and vision for game development.”

Networking & Outreach
β€œDraft a friendly message I can send to old coworkers letting them know I’m exploring new opportunities.”
β€œWrite a warm intro message for reaching out to someone at [studio name] about a job posting.”

Emotional Clarity & Confidence
β€œI’m struggling with imposter syndrome after being laid off. Can you help me reframe this experience in a way that reminds me what I’m good at?”

No AI tool is a replacement for your voice or your lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is scarce, these tools can help get you unstuck faster, calmer, and with more clarity.

If this helps, feel free to share with others in your network. 

Stay kind, stay smart, stay connected.

Post from Matt Turnbull: These are really challenging times, and if you’re navigating a layoff or even quietly preparing for one, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone. I know these types of tools engender strong feelings in people, but I'd be remiss in not trying to offer the best advice I can under the circumstances. I’ve been experimenting with ways to use LLM AI tools (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss. Here are some prompt ideas and use cases that might help if you're feeling overwhelmed: Career Planning Prompts: β€œAct as a career coach. I’ve been laid off from a [role] in the game industry. Help me build a 30-day plan to regroup, research new roles, and start applying without burning out.” β€œWhat kinds of game industry jobs could I pivot to with experience in [Production/Narrative/LiveOps/etc.]?” Resume & LinkedIn Help β€œHere’s my current resume. Give me three tailored versions: one for AAA, one for platform/publishing roles, and one for startup/small studio leadership.” β€œRewrite this resume bullet to highlight impact and metrics.” β€œDraft a new LinkedIn β€˜About Me’ section that focuses on my leadership style, shipped titles, and vision for game development.” Networking & Outreach β€œDraft a friendly message I can send to old coworkers letting them know I’m exploring new opportunities.” β€œWrite a warm intro message for reaching out to someone at [studio name] about a job posting.” Emotional Clarity & Confidence β€œI’m struggling with imposter syndrome after being laid off. Can you help me reframe this experience in a way that reminds me what I’m good at?” No AI tool is a replacement for your voice or your lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is scarce, these tools can help get you unstuck faster, calmer, and with more clarity. If this helps, feel free to share with others in your network. Stay kind, stay smart, stay connected.

Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing - after the Microsoft layoffs - suggesting on Linkedin that may maybe people who have been let go should turn to AI for help. He seriously thought posting this would be a good idea.

04.07.2025 03:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2947    πŸ” 802    πŸ’¬ 179    πŸ“Œ 442

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03.07.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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CD PROJEKT RED - Award-winning creators of story-driven role-playing games. Award-winning creator of story-driven role-playing games

CDPR is hiring for a bunch of game jobs, y'all. No writing roles on my team at this moment, but lots of other positions. It's a really good place to land www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs

02.07.2025 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 975    πŸ” 565    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 8

seeing people hit by the layoffs today who have worked in the industry for DECADES. one guy had worked on fucking STAR WARS GAMES FOR THE SNES, another had been at blizzard since starcraft.

that kind of continual experience in the industry is like gold dust, and MS are just throwing it in the bin

03.07.2025 04:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3963    πŸ” 1000    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 0

We knew it was coming i guess but still horrible to realise how many people are losing their jobs. Wishing them all the best in looking for new and hopefully better places. Wth Microsoft :(

02.07.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Look at this beautiful disaster

29.06.2025 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 92    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 9
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European Citizens' Initiative Give your support !

Passed 600k. Over 100k new signatures in less than a week. This is very much doable! Don't stop now! #StopKillingGames

eci.ec.europa.eu/045...

28.06.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 573    πŸ” 511    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 33
Gloomwood - The RESEARCH Update: PART 2
YouTube video by New Blood Interactive Gloomwood - The RESEARCH Update: PART 2

New Gloomwood update let's gooooo
youtu.be/QlgQMvYlqsY?...

28.06.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a tuxedo is talking to another man in a room . Alt: Larry from Curb pointing his fingers and saying 'Pretty, pretty, pretty good'
28.06.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hahahahahahahaaa wat goed

25.06.2025 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Adi Shankar trolls with mad cocaine energy. I laughed hardest at β€œgame sales will go up” as if whatever show that comes out with with six episodes three years from now is gonna boost sales of the latest Duke Nukem game, Duke Nukem Forever. β€œApache software” made me legitimately angry for a second.

23.06.2025 01:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1969    πŸ” 421    πŸ’¬ 157    πŸ“Œ 133

Somehow missed this, but will rectify that immediately. Looks like a lot of fun!

19.06.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TW: RACISME

BOOS kreeg toegang tot de whatsappgroep "Grenscontroles i.v.m. Asielzoekers", aangemaakt door Jan Huzen. Er werd gesproken over wapens aanschaffen, en we lazen expliciet racisme en gewelddadige fantasieΓ«n.

'Kan beter een wapen in huis hebben Als zo’n kutzw*rte doodtrappen (...)'

16.06.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 839    πŸ” 416    πŸ’¬ 107    πŸ“Œ 119

Took them long enough, but good to see this finally being addressed.

14.06.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Waarom is WNL met persbandjes chocola aan het uitdelen en leden aan het werven op een VVD-congres?

14.06.2025 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1434    πŸ” 593    πŸ’¬ 146    πŸ“Œ 174
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Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, 20th Century, Universal City Studios Productions and DreamWorks Animation, have filed a lawsuit against Midjourney. They have described it in the suit as a β€œbottomless pit of plagiarism.”

11.06.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 753    πŸ” 202    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 60

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