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Vikki Blake (Vixx)

@vixx.bsky.social

Reporter of games. Critic of everything. Fan of unfashionable music. Guardian. Spartan. Silent Hillian. Legend. Little Sister. High Chaos. 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (She/her) πŸ‘» Horror specialist. 15+yrs writing about games, currently @ IGN, Eurogamer, & GI.biz. vikki-blake.com

3,517 Followers  |  1,638 Following  |  584 Posts  |  Joined: 01.07.2023
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I’m apparently in no rush anymore! πŸ˜†β€οΈ

01.03.2026 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s so annoying! I mean, they terrify me, so I know why they’re used, but man, I wish horror games didn’t default to them so often. I think I’m gonna tap out and watch the end on YT (πŸ™ƒ) but yes, pls do circle back if/when you can!

01.03.2026 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Same! Never been able to even get past the β€œβ€β€little””” fuckers in the intro!

01.03.2026 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a window and saying nope . don 't like that . ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a window and saying nope . don 't like that .
01.03.2026 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

(I mean, I don’t actually know wtf that mode could do - it’s a fucking boss fight - but I cannot complete it as is.)

01.03.2026 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

No arachnophobia mode, Capcom?! Seriously?! 🀒

01.03.2026 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A mug depicting KC Green's This Is Fine dog comic, but tragically faded

A mug depicting KC Green's This Is Fine dog comic, but tragically faded

I've had my This Is Fine mug so long that the dog has become a ghost and all that remain are flames

28.02.2026 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5068    πŸ” 802    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 83

It's the last day of BHM! Reminder to continue supporting and celebrating black artists, writers, creators and designers ALL year long! πŸ’• We don't suddenly disappear after February, we're still here creating content and making things we're proud of! ✨

28.02.2026 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Every month the United States provides even more reason to boycott its products and companies β€” the strikes on Iran being just the latest.

In light of that, it’s a great time to ditch the products and services of US tech companies. I made a comprehensive guide to help you.

28.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1232    πŸ” 571    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 18

You probably can’t personally stop the war in Iran today. Is there something you can do for your neighbors hiding from ice? For a trans person in Kansas? Any local aid orgs or rapid response networks? Phone banks? Anyone already doing good shit that just needs a hand?

28.02.2026 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1363    πŸ” 654    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 8
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Help raise Β£30000 to Coming Together to Support Our Family in a Time of Crisis or Supporting Our Family Through Loss, ICU Care, and Recovery – JustGiving Crowdfunding IΚΌm raising money to Coming Together to Support Our Family in a Time of Crisis or Supporting Our Family Through Loss, ICU Care, and Recovery. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

I just want to give a bump to the fundraiser for Patrick Dane's family as they deal with the long aftermath of the horrific car accident that took him away from us all. They need it for the enormous costs incurred. Time off work. Fights. Hotels. Etc.

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

27.02.2026 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The first deaths announced from the US-Israeli strikes on Iran: dozens of school girls. They hit an elementary school in Hormozgan.

28.02.2026 11:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3710    πŸ” 1610    πŸ’¬ 62    πŸ“Œ 169

Nothing is surprising about the US starting another war. Nothing is more dangerous to Earth and mankind at large than the United States and its complete and utter failure to curtail the worst excesses of humanity. The US oligarchy and its influence on global politics must end.

28.02.2026 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3881    πŸ” 1048    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 7

*a

28.02.2026 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I still believe strongly in "when they go low, we go high" as long as "high" means "finally sign onto the Rome Statue of the International Criminal Court and see that they are prosecuted for war crimes and human right violations"

28.02.2026 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 144    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

(Source: I used to be Braille tutor!)

28.02.2026 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It pleases me no end to be able to report that the Braille in Resident Evil Requiem is accurate.

28.02.2026 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

26.02.2026 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 185    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is amazing.

www.getyourfuckingmoneyback.com

27.02.2026 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 36762    πŸ” 11886    πŸ’¬ 492    πŸ“Œ 800

In short, please share these posts (and those of my affected colleagues). I feel I’d be a great asset to so many different teams. In the turbulent world of video games, I’m confident I’m as close to a sure thing you can get. Bonus: I can start immediately.

27.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

27.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 448    πŸ” 153    πŸ’¬ 37    πŸ“Œ 15
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Matt Goodwin definitely not a Goodloser

27.02.2026 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 529    πŸ” 71    πŸ’¬ 45    πŸ“Œ 27
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Charlie Stayt, "A lot of people think those leaflets are the nasty side of politics"

Zack Polanski, "Genocide is quite nasty"

27.02.2026 08:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1375    πŸ” 338    πŸ’¬ 59    πŸ“Œ 69
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Netflix has withdrawn its offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery after Paramount Skydance increased its all-cash offer to $31 per share

www.gamesindustry.biz/netflix-back...

27.02.2026 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

The fact that Reform are *only just* ahead of Labour, and that far behind the Greens, is fucking *lovely* news.

27.02.2026 08:37 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so late - sorry! - but delighted for you! πŸ’–

25.02.2026 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You may want to sit down for this, friends, but I just went outside and it’s not raining.

25.02.2026 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
The Steam Next Fest promo image.

The Steam Next Fest promo image.

πŸ“’ INDIE DEVS WHO ARE IN NEXT FEST!

If you're participating and would like your demo/store page reposted to 37K+ Bluesky followers then drop it in the replies below*

*No games that use Gen-AI please and thank you.

24.02.2026 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 549    πŸ” 229    πŸ’¬ 133    πŸ“Œ 19
Koalas in Capes by Terrie Chilvers

Koalas in Capes by Terrie Chilvers

After Amazon let me down (shocker), Waterstones were champs. Congrats on yet another banger launch, @cowfishdreams.bsky.social! ❀️

24.02.2026 11:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Reform UK
Reform would create ICE-style agency and end leave to remain, Zia Yusuf to say
8h ago

Reform UK Reform would create ICE-style agency and end leave to remain, Zia Yusuf to say 8h ago

Disgusting and reprehensible though this is, because of the "unique way political neutrality works" in the UK, it is useful for someone to say the quiet part out loud because then it becomes a real thing to be deflected, rather than a hypothetical political imaginary to be lightly conjured

23.02.2026 07:11 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2