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Joe Robinson

@agameofjoes.bsky.social

Communications Director for Hooded Horse | Former games journo, ex-PCGamesN flunky | I say a lot of things.

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Nice one mate!

04.03.2026 11:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"campsite"

03.03.2026 14:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ It looks like the UK government is gearing up to upend copyright law in favour of AI companies, legalising the theft of their work.

This is despite creatives' huge protests, and despite previous proposals being roundly rejected by the public.

Please spread the word.

๐Ÿงต 1/4

02.03.2026 15:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2857    ๐Ÿ” 2401    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 91    ๐Ÿ“Œ 464

huge

02.03.2026 16:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Something I've been skilling up on is writing Steam store page copy, and this is the first page since I started that journey that's more my work than not my work -- super proud with how this turned out, and excited for a new Old World DLC!

02.03.2026 14:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

End of an era Ian -- sorry to hear you've been impacted. Good luck with everything! If you need codes for your channel let me know!

02.03.2026 11:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Was a great evening and good to see you again!

26.02.2026 23:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Metacritic has sent a reminder email to all games site editors/publishers which is pretty strong, and great:

26.02.2026 18:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2460    ๐Ÿ” 629    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 50

Heading into Bristol to check out the marketing panel being hosted by @tomasrawlings.bsky.social and @bristolgameshub.bsky.social!

26.02.2026 18:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After a decade of stale turn-based tactics, Menace is a breath of fresh air The Battle Brothers makers have done it again, this time with a platoon-scale wargame.

Listen up nerds, MENACE is good. It's like if you smashed modern XCOM or Jagged Alliance into the idea of Advanced Squad Leader in the most successful way.

24.02.2026 16:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 36    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The only thing I really remember about that show is that it's set in the past, actually. I remember the scene where they find Optimus Prime unconscious in his ship.

I watched Beast Machines more, but that was a weirder show

25.02.2026 16:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Pretty sure I remember you and the crew playing it on the office Xbox's for guides research and things

24.02.2026 23:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Not sure my heart can take another one. Been burned twice by this IP ๐Ÿ˜‚

23.02.2026 11:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Heart of the Machine enters 1.0 on March 6, 2026.

From its incredible narrative complexi

21.02.2026 18:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy Lunar New Year! We're entering the year of the Horse, and I've got a hunch it's going to be a good one.

Why not celebrate by checking out the Lunar New Year sale on Steam? Maybe your new favorite Hooded Horse game is in there.

๐Ÿงง https://store.steampowered.com/sale/lunarnewyear2025

20.02.2026 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I had to go look this up, thanks.

20.02.2026 12:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A clip of a headline that reads: Battlefield 6 -- Ah-6 "Little Bird" helicopter returns for Season 2

A clip of a headline that reads: Battlefield 6 -- Ah-6 "Little Bird" helicopter returns for Season 2

Please god, no

12.02.2026 16:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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TactiCon is back for a 5th edition in July 2026!

This year, the event focuses on games that involve tactics with players using tactical reasoning in threatening situations.

Got game(s) that fit? Submit your tactical games here: forms.gle/JmvusvDvFb1M...
#TactiCon #tacticalgames #gamedev

09.02.2026 15:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I expect to see a picture of your throne of seized potatoes in the near future!

07.02.2026 17:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is the energy I need for the rest of 2026.

07.02.2026 17:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Menace wants you dead Joke's on you, I love to die

Menace is a comfort-zone XCOM-style tactics game. It also wants to murder everyone you know. www.jank.cool/menace-wants...

06.02.2026 10:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Menace Early Access Impressions โ€“ Express Elevator to | GameWatcher Menace, the new game from the studio behind Battle Brothers, is a brutal turn-based tactical RPG that will satisfy both strategy diehards and those looking for a new take on the XCOM formula.

Menace rocks. "One more run" but runs are Mount & Blade-like campaigns of turn-based strategy in a dark sci-fi setting that wears its influences proudly. My early access impressions for @gamewatcher.com: www.gamewatcher.com/news/menace-...

06.02.2026 20:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Glad you're enjoying it!

06.02.2026 22:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Three Moves Ahead: Whiskerwood Episode 646. The Joy of Plopping.

This week, @rowan.monster and @lukeplunkett.com contemplate the innate class stuggle embedded in feline-rodent relations with the delightful Early Access city builder Whiskerwood:
www.idlethumbs.net/3ma/episodes...

06.02.2026 21:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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After losing 92 soldiers in Menace, I'll never call XCOM brutal again Now Playing | This new turn-based strategy game makes XCOM look positively fluffy in comparison

After losing 92 soldiers in Menace, I'll never call XCOM brutal again www.gamesradar.com/games/strate...

06.02.2026 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's been an honour working with the devs on this one, they've done some great work. Super proud!

05.02.2026 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Save 25% on MENACE on Steam Lead a strike force against an alien threat in this turn-based tactical RPG from the developers of Battle Brothers. Answer distress calls across different worlds, train and equip infantry, deploy tank...

We launched MENACE into early access today, and things are going great! 12K+ players, riding up that global top sellers list, and media coverage so far has been fantastic.

From the developers who made Battle Brothers, check it out: store.steampowered.com/app/2432860/...

05.02.2026 16:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Simon how do you possibly expect us to answer this question. It's unknowable.

02.02.2026 09:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Terra Invicta Review Saving the world grand strategy-style.

Terra Invicta is a mind-boggling tangle of a grand strategy game about saving the world from an alien invasion that tries to do way too many things, but does a few of them so well that I had to pry myself away from it with a crowbar. My review:
www.pcgamer.com/games/strate...

31.01.2026 22:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 67    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I was thinking of this film the other day. Gotta try and watch it again

31.01.2026 12:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0