Chris Bratt

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That group picture omg. We were so young!

PERSONAL NEWS: After 13 years working as a (legendary) video producer for @eurogamer.bsky.social I have been made redundant in the recent Gamer Network cuts. I loved that job so much (probably too much) and I will miss the people and the opportunities it gave me, but I'm not ready to give up yet!

Ah man, you were such a welcome voice on that site. They're daft to let you go, but I'm sure you'll turn this into something bigger and brighter.

Ryu walking into the sunset in the ending of Street Fighter II. The caption reads: "Already seeking the next challenge, ceremony means nothing to him."

Personal news: I'm leaving my Editor-at-large role at Eurogamer & Gamer Network as part of new cuts. I last year approached my move to Eurogamer & VG247's skeletonization with reluctance, but I ultimately greatly enjoyed giving EG a go. But now after 10yrs & in difficult conditions, it's time to go.

And amazing that this is the guy who once twote this

Tom took a chance on me 13 years ago and completely changed my life. Funny to think I probably wouldn't be sitting here in Brighton right now if it weren't for him.

He really, really gives a shit about this job and the people working for him. He's a brilliant friend and mentor. Snap him up.

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.

I remember making VideoGamer (Pro-G back then) sat in the tiniest bedroom in a university house share in Brighton. It was my entire life for a very long time. I hope people remember it for what it meant to people and not the abomination it is today.

There are a few of us who worked at both VideoGamer and Eurogamer over the years and we all ended up being really close friends as a result.

Thinking about them all today, especially those most directly affected by these EG layoffs. God damn.

Oh hey, turns out both of my former employers are in the news today!

What a complete fucking shitshow, I am so bummed out.

Shoutout to @ianhigton.bsky.social who was still there from my time on the team.

He built Eurogamer’s YouTube channel brick by brick over the course of 13(!!!) years as different presenters came and went. Such an easy person to work with, despite the jorts, and was an absolute grafter too.

Absolutely gutted to hear this, especially so because it means the end of the Eurogamer video team.

It just never stops, does it? Jfc.

Nothing About The Big Xbox Shakeup Makes Sense I have so many more questions than answers

Microsoft's rollout of its big Xbox leadership shakeup is as messy as everything else this console generation.

It took more than one person to torch the brand and reversing the damage now will only add to the confusion and distrust.

The night ended with a standing ovation from over 1000 people. I mean, yes, it’s Brighton, but it’s been a good long while since it’s felt this positive on the UK left.

👋

Absolutely awful news. That team was so talented and seemed to work on banger after banger. We interviewed some of them for our Demon's Souls remake doc. I was so excited to see what they brought to life next.

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Andrew trying to lay back in a car to avoid the camera and instead he just like. looks like a cartoon villain

I have a love hate relationship with the British paparazzi in that I hate them but I love this photo

With every fibre of my being, let me say this in a loud, clear, booming voice: this should have happened when Virginia Giuffre was alive to see it.

keep calling him prince andrew imo, i don't think the institution which shielded and funded him should get to cut ties so easily

Happy birthday, you grimy little bastard.

I had such a great time! Please write more books so we can find more reasons for you to pop back to Brighton.

Keza's signature is so GOOD

Ah god damn, this is so bleak. I'm really sorry to hear it, Cat.

It’s difficult not to lose faith when so much of the system is rigged against support for Palestine in the UK, but god damn, this feels like a massive, vital win.

This is absolutely brilliant, you maniac

It took me months, about 495 rides, recovering from a shattered right foot and hacking a folding scooter, but I finally own a Nintendo Switch 2 using points obtained from Citi Bike. Afterwards, it left me questioning the very nature of work. For @aftermath.site.

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NEW: A Ubisoft union rep at Solidaires Informatique told me that around 1,200 workers went on strike yesterday to protest a five-day RTO policy and ongoing cost-cutting at the French publisher.

The international strike will continue today and tomorrow at Ubisoft studios around the world.

You can find The Games Press wherever you get your podcasts (do people still say that? do I need to still say that?) and I'd also like to welcome @esper.bsky.social as the show's new editor as well.