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eric van allen

@seamoosi.bsky.social

Video Editor @ Game Informer | 1/4 of Axe of the Blood God, 1/2 of Normandy FM | he/him | leading Devil Survivor aficionado | eric@gameinformer.com

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holy heck, this absolutely sucks. i'm so sorry.

02.03.2026 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lastly, I was recently threatened with a defamation lawsuit from lawyers representing a notable industry figure. They saw a shitty AI summary article on GH, and the lawyers blamed me because I'm listed on the site. I won't say who it was, but this is what happens when standards take a dive.

02.03.2026 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Great report from @jacksonwryan.com about this mess. To show you all how frustrating this has been -- ClickOut Media's GamesHub still lists me as an active "Games & Tech Editor", and I'm placed alongside their fake AI 'writers'. I've asked them to stop, but these sites are desperate for credibility.

02.03.2026 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

this is one of several scenarios, yes

02.03.2026 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

we *could* make cat tokens with our cats on them.

02.03.2026 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
02.03.2026 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 762    πŸ” 235    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 4
the pokemon shieldon as james from twin peaks

the pokemon shieldon as james from twin peaks

i actually managed to get a picture of him in-game

02.03.2026 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
02.03.2026 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 164    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

i started elaborating in this reply and then realized i would burn the character cap before my first thought coalesced so yeah, maybe this is a Blog

02.03.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
four boys walk along a train track, in an homage to Stand By Me, which was also referenced in the original Pokemon Red/Blue.

four boys walk along a train track, in an homage to Stand By Me, which was also referenced in the original Pokemon Red/Blue.

i see this and i feel the rumblings of a Blog

02.03.2026 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
【Official】PokΓ©mon Special Music Video γ€ŒGOTCHA!」 | BUMP OF CHICKEN - Acacia
YouTube video by ポケヒン公式YouTubeチャンネル 【Official】PokΓ©mon Special Music Video γ€ŒGOTCHA!」 | BUMP OF CHICKEN - Acacia

we're Pokemon posting today

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoZ0...

02.03.2026 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0

For months, @jacksonwryan.com has been looking into why so many video games sites have become full of gambling and casino stories, unusual author images, and, most recently, the use of AI. We've connected these sites to Clickout Media. Here's what we've learned.

02.03.2026 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 854    πŸ” 416    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 4

they should give Grace Ashcroft some airpods

02.03.2026 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
PokΓ©mon Pokopia Is A Pleasant Paradise | Review
YouTube video by Game Informer PokΓ©mon Pokopia Is A Pleasant Paradise | Review

and go watch our video review pleaseeeee

youtu.be/qkwnQj23EH4

02.03.2026 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

honestly, once i read Pokopia was from the DQ Builders team, i figured it would be at least good. as @brianpshea.bsky.social writes, though, it looks like Omega Force and Game Freak made for an excellent team-up. cannot wait to play it.

02.03.2026 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of PokΓ©mon Pokopia featuring various PokΓ©mon standing along with the Ditto protagonist in front of a PokΓ©mon Center

A screenshot of PokΓ©mon Pokopia featuring various PokΓ©mon standing along with the Ditto protagonist in front of a PokΓ©mon Center

Despite minor complaints, PokΓ©mon Pokopia sticks out as one of the best examples of a third-party developer using the PokΓ©mon license to the fullest extent possible.

Our review: gameinformer.com/review/pokem...

02.03.2026 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 121    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 6
some mondays start on sunday

some mondays start on sunday

02.03.2026 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

also... to be honest with y'all...

game is like, medium scary

02.03.2026 04:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Leon S Kennedy. The S stands for ssssssssssexy

Leon S Kennedy. The S stands for ssssssssssexy

Joining Axe of the Blood God at the $25 level gets you access to our weekly pre-show!

That means you get to watch me say "There's not much about Leon S Kennedy that wouldn't be improved with a dog collar and chain," then see @seamoosi.bsky.social fall out of his chair.

www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod

02.03.2026 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

and that is credits. Resident Evil Requiem is my first ever Resident Evil to roll credits on. good game!

02.03.2026 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

And this is why I was playing The Goonies 2. #blutoid

01.03.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

honestly think RE1 remaster is top of the list for me. and i wanna go back to the Wii copy of RE4 i bought and then only played through the village in.

01.03.2026 01:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

i'm on track for RE9 being not just the first RE i've put more than ~30 minutes into, but the first one i roll credits on. turns out, good series!

01.03.2026 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

hell yeah it does

01.03.2026 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Modal Soul is so so good. and this particular track's been bouncing around my brain all day.

28.02.2026 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Nujabes - The Sign (feat. Pase Rock) [Official Audio]
YouTube video by Nujabes Nujabes - The Sign (feat. Pase Rock) [Official Audio]

youtu.be/4DhgjYvBxxk?...

28.02.2026 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And you know, you can extend from this to a real important corallary to "Everyone is 12 Now" theory is "There has been a generation-long project to keep people 12."

Conservative news and opinon outlets, regressive mass audience entertainment products, etc. all propagandize a chilidish worldview.

28.02.2026 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2969    πŸ” 878    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 20
Excerpt from the Axe of the Blood God newsletter: "By the holy arse of Arceus! The Pokemon franchise turned 30 this week! I was there, Gandalf. I was on the precipice of adulthood when PokeMania fell on my head like the tears of an orphaned Cubone. In fact, I was working in the kids' area of an amusement park that summer, and I helped distribute Pokemon posters that declared "Gotta Catch 'em All!" in English and Quebecois French. I dare say I'm as vintage as Pokemon fans come.

("So what? You're just old, Nadia. I bet you think those gold-plated Pokemon cards from Burger King are actually worth something.")

HEY! Don't talk shit about my retirement fund! It's the only reason I get out of bed every night."

Excerpt from the Axe of the Blood God newsletter: "By the holy arse of Arceus! The Pokemon franchise turned 30 this week! I was there, Gandalf. I was on the precipice of adulthood when PokeMania fell on my head like the tears of an orphaned Cubone. In fact, I was working in the kids' area of an amusement park that summer, and I helped distribute Pokemon posters that declared "Gotta Catch 'em All!" in English and Quebecois French. I dare say I'm as vintage as Pokemon fans come. ("So what? You're just old, Nadia. I bet you think those gold-plated Pokemon cards from Burger King are actually worth something.") HEY! Don't talk shit about my retirement fund! It's the only reason I get out of bed every night."

I wanna be the very best like no newsletter writer ever was. Great Quest Log of the Blood God this week wherein I wax all about Pokemon and how it might be the only thing keeping us from killing each other rn.

For $5+ Patrons! Please support authentic, indie chaos.πŸ™

www.patreon.com/posts/quest-...

27.02.2026 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Riftbound: Spiritforged Impressions - Fortifying The Arsenal | MMORPG.com Riot's Riftbound: Spiritforged has been in the wild now for a few weeks, and John has put the set through its paces. Check out his thoughts on the new expansion for the League of Legends card game.

I wrote about Riftbound Spiritforged for @mmorpg.com!

It's a set that's not flashy, but is a necessary step for the growth of the new card game.

www.mmorpg.com/editorials/r...

28.02.2026 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

okay like, if someone owns one, can you speak to whether the Pro/Max versions are Worth It - especially if i don't plan on playing any Steam stuff or anything

bsky.app/profile/nint...

28.02.2026 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0