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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

There is something very funny to me that Slim Chicken's entire strategy for developing the chain in the UK (to take on KFC) seems to be "Have you heard about this exotic new thing called Toast?"

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

And that's me done for gamescom 2026. Always a great time, though I hope the Corkonian gods forgive me for not having visited properly this year. I'll try tonight before I fly back tomorrow.

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

gamescom day zero went well! Looking forward to kicking things off in earnest tomorrow.

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

On my way to gamescom for another year! Let's gooooooo

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Develop Day 3 ends for me, and I'm on my way home! Great to see everyone, and catch you all next year!

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We didn't win last night but still had a good time.

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

About to kick off Develop day two with the VGIM panel!

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Most important meeting of the day is about launch strategy. As in, how best to launch this into my mouth.

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George E. Osborn @georgeosborn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I’ll be running the @vgim.bsky.social business breakfast tomorrow, sponsored by the lovely @pxndigital.bsky.social team. It’s sold out, but I’m sure you can grab Ariel Pai, @agameofjoes.bsky.social, Harvey Elliott and Olly MacGowan for chats about publishing at the rest of the conference.

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Also looking forward to being on @georgeosborn.bsky.social's VGIM breakfast panel tomorrow! Haven't done a panel since leaving media, so this is a personal win for me. #develop

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Alex Donaldson @apzonerunner.com · 09/07/2026

Launching a new website about video games today. Meet @respec.net. A sibling to @rpgsite.net, a spiritual successor to VG247, & a brother from another mother to other 100% independent UK media brands like @videogameschronicle.com and @trueachievements.com. www.respec.net/feature/87-w...

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Welcome to Respec: A word from the Editors | Respec

Welcome to our new little corner of the internet. Why a new video game website, and why now? Allow us to explain...

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

@hoodedhorse.bsky.social has three things we're showing off this year at gamescom, make sure you get in touch if you're curious! Bookings are happening RIGHT NOW. Except when I pause to drink my tea.

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Ashley Schofield is looking for work! 🐉 @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

well i'm officially going to gamescom first event as a journalist! if you're going and would like to hang out, please do let me know and we can figure something out! 💜

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

*Opens Gamescom 2025 Spreadsheet* *Copies Gamescom 2025 Spreadsheet* *Renames to Gamescom 2026 Spreadsheet* It is time.

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Lucy James @lucyjames.games · 01/06/2026

Some news from me! I quit GameSpot to launch something new. Introducing @lookingfor.game, an independent weekly newsletter where I highlight upcoming PC games and deliver demo codes straight to your inbox. Sign up at lookingfor.game 🥳

lookingfor.game

lookingfor.game is a weekly newsletter that highlights upcoming PC games and delivers demo codes and playtesting opportunities straight to your inbox. Curated by Lucy James. It's time to find your ne...

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Last day of my annual pilgrimage to UK Games Expo. Spent far too much money and played many cool games.

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Chris Tapsell @christapsell.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Hello! I am absolutely delighted to say that I’m Eurogamer’s new Editor-in-Chief. Please accept my apologies in advance.

eurogamer.net

Hello from Eurogamer's new editor-in-chief

An introduction blog from Chris Tapsell, Eurogamer's new editor-in-chief.

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Also at the end, Tim talks more about Griffin's new fund!

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I helped do the PR campaign for this one! If you're interested in firms trying to fix funding for game devs, you'll want to pay attention.

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GamesMarket @gamesmarket.global · 27/04/2026

Two years after switching to English-language reporting, our B2B games industry platform GamesMarkt is updating its online identity. Following the change of the main URL to gamesmarket.global, our logo and title are now also being updated to GamesMarket. www.gamesmarket.global/e-for-europe...

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E for Europe and Editorial Excellence: GamesMarkt Becomes GamesMarket

Two years after switching to English-language reporting, the business-to-business games industry platform GamesMarkt is updating its online identity. Following the change of the main URL to gamesmarke...

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Hooded Horse @hoodedhorse.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era releases next week. This is a dream come true for so many of us here at Hooded Horse, who have played & loved this series from the start. We can't wait to share it with you! 📅 April 30 🕒 6 AM PDT | 3 PM CEST store.steampowered.com/app/3105440/...

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I'll be in London checking out LGF's New Game Plus event tomorrow!

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I honestly lol'd. Our community team is the best ❤️

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Oh darn I DID have something important to announce today.

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Ahh, April 1, the day of the bants, a day where we can relax and just watch the funnies roll in. It's a good thing I don't have any important announcements today, right? *looks into the camera* ... right!?

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Alex Meehan @alexmeehanpromoter.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

It's been about 2 years since I found out that I was being made redundant from my job at Dicebreaker 🫠 I'm extremely grateful to everyone who has hired me for freelance work since then. I'm still keen on any freelance work and full-time positions - message me here or email info@alexmeehan.co.uk

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Jank @jank.cool · 29/03/2026

The good kind of AI in videogames. www.jank.cool/i-am-the-thi...

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I am The Thing from the Tower

Chaos ex machina

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Playdigious @playdigious.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Will you have what it takes to become the King of Kings? Playdigious is porting #9Kings on mobile later this year! Choose your king and expand your kingdom in this fast-paced roguelike kingdom builder! Pre-register the game now on Android! bit.ly/9Kings-PreRegAndroid

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WINGS @wingsfund.me · 06/03/2026

The Women's Day Sale is live! 🎉🎉🎉 From now to March 15, get massive discounts on recent indie hits & award winners, play new demos, and discover incredible new releases made by studios led by women and gender-marginalized developers! ✅ Check out the sale now at bit.ly/WDS26

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Women's Day Sale 2026

Explore 600+ acclaimed titles up to 90% off, new releases and demos from upcoming titles.

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Heading into London for the #UKIE conference - won't make the keynotes but should be there for the start of the talks!

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Ed Newton-Rex @ednewtonrex.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🚨 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. 🧵 1/4

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

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!

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Alex Donaldson @apzonerunner.com · 26/02/2026

Metacritic has sent a reminder email to all games site editors/publishers which is pretty strong, and great:

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Joe Robinson @agameofjoes.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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

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Jon Bolding @jonbolds.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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.

pcgamer.com

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.

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Hooded Horse @hoodedhorse.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Heart of the Machine enters 1.0 on March 6, 2026. From its incredible narrative complexi

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Hooded Horse @hoodedhorse.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

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. 🧧 store.steampowered.com/sale/lunarne…

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TactiCon @tacticon.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

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

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Brendy_C @brendyc.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

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

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Menace wants you dead

Joke's on you, I love to die

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🎃 Sp00py Fran J. Ruiz 👻 @radioactivejawa.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

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-...

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Menace Early Access Impressions – 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.

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Three Moves Ahead @3ma.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

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...

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Three Moves Ahead: Whiskerwood

Episode 646. The Joy of Plopping.

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