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Andy Brown

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Features editor at GamesRadar+ / humble manservant of insolent huskies / Geordie video game enjoyer For work: andrew.brown@futurenet.com

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Heather Wald @heatherteacup.bsky.social · 3h
If you're looking for something to read today, you should check out this excellent piece from the ever brilliant @jazzgouldwilson.bsky.social www.gamesradar.com/games/silent...
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Silent Hill Townfall's real hero is hiding in plain sight
Paging Nurse Ellis – Townfall is more than a one man show
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Rhiannon 🇵🇸 @rhithewitch.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Looking at the immediate future, I have two articles looking for a home! One is an interview with an actor in a Big Recent Game One is a write up of how Sonic Live in Concert celebrates Sonic as a subculture and that's why it's doing so great
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Press Gazette @pressgazette.co.uk · 05/10/2026
UK-based magazine and specialist publishing giant Future is cutting jobs for the second time this year It blamed declines in search traffic as Tom's Guide audience is down 55% in the UK compared to before the launch of Google’s AI Overviews pressgazette.co.uk/news/fresh-r...
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Fresh redundancies at Future as tech brands hurt by AI Overviews
UK audience at tech brand Tom's Guide is down by 55% since before AI Overviews launched in Google.
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Senthorun S. Raj @senthorun.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“He likes power, and I feel like this is giving him some sort of power. It’s all about power and control in everything he does…” White supremacists who talk about “protecting women” from migrants are, unsurprisingly, violent misogynists. They do not want women’s safety — they want to control women.
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‘Bully in every way’: domestic abuse survivors say ex-partners behind far-right UK street patrols
Seven women share their stories to make people aware of patterns of violence behind anti-immigration street patrol movement
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ashley bardhan @ashleybardhan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
today was my first day being OFFICIALLY laid off, and my first @gamespot.com byline.... what a coincidence! 🦋 www.gamespot.com/articles/sil...
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Silent Hill-Like Uses Phones To Parry, Because Even Anime Girls Know Tech Is A Weapon
Signal Veil trades steel pipes for flip phones
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Connor Makar @connormakar.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I spoke to several sources working hard at The Coalition, who have experienced increased anxiety around layoffs and promised Metacritic bonuses since Xbox's Reset. The sudden cut of story director Juan Vaca only fueled these fears. Read it below!
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Jeremy Peel @jeremypeel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
RPS have been doing a great job lately of pulling out peculiar interview angles that yield unusual headlines and memorable design insights. Not to be taken for granted in an age of google-driven journalistic decay! www.rockpapershotgun.com/i-always-see...
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"I always see it kind of like a triangle": The surprising challenge of making the perfectly-sized cave in Satisfactory expansion Core Values
There is a surprising amount of work that goes into creating a cave. Satisfactory Core Values' developers explain why.
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Flip Satan @teawithphil.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I now have a Patreon! I'd love to build a community of people who love old retro gaming setups and keep making stuff for people to enjoy. If you love old consoles, CRT TVs, and hate that social media is dominated by AI slop setups, then I have you covered. www.patreon.com/flipsatan/po...
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Okay, let's do this | Flip Satan
Hi, I am Flip! I've been writing about video games, tinkering with retro consoles, and getting up to nonsense for a long time now. By day,
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ashley bardhan @ashleybardhan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
is there a better word than devastated? (shattered? fly-swatted?) anyway i've been laid off. i joined gamesradar+ as a freelancer in 2023, and the site had my lifelong admiration by the time i became a senior writer in 2024. i'll miss it lmk if u need a creepy🧟‍♀️ gurl: ashleybardhan(at)gmail(dot)com
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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
In recent years, the media has quietly begun to change the way in which it writes about Bobby Kotick, the former CEO of Activision Blizzard. PMG investigates how Kotick used the threat of defamation to reshape his legacy in the games business, one article at a time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKwp...
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Inside Bobby Kotick's Campaign Against the Press
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GamesRadar+ @gamesradarplus.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
"They don't make 'em like they used to": How flash player games defined an era of indie horror www.gamesradar.com/games/horror...
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"They don't make 'em like they used to": How flash player games defined an era of indie horror
From Hotel 626 to Arcane: Online Mystery Serial, indie horror devs reflect on the 2000s' most fascinating pieces of viral media
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
We've lost another Josh West Embarrasser (you'll be missed!)
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
finally tried dwarf fortress
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Oscar TK @mroscartk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Really blown away by how great The Sinking City 2 is. Frogwares really nail that modern survival horror feel. When it was announced, I was unsure about the genre pivot, but it really pays off!
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I screamed more through The Sinking City 2 than Resident Evil Requiem, and that's a survival horror marker I have to respect
Lovecraftian twists on survival horror work so well to deliver some unsettling, unexpected moments of terror
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Zoë Hannah is bisexual @zoehhannah.com · 12/08/2026
been seeing lost of folks on here talk about no opps in games journalism right now. at @mothership.blog we pay decent rates, edit your stories carefully, and provide support and community for our freelancers. we accept stories about games and identity (no news). our pitch guide here:
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Write for us
Here at Mothership, we have a specific focus: the intersection of games and identity, specifically as it pertains to gender, sexuality, and the bodies we inhabit in reality and in games. By “games,” w...
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Gutting to hear Jade - hope you're holding up ❤️
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Daryl Baxter @darylbaxter.com · 08/08/2026
It's live! An amazing Back to the Future mod for Vice City has been in development for years. I spoke to some of the team all about it - including one who recorded sounds from a real DeLorean for it. All the thanks to @andybrown202.bsky.social for the opportunity! www.gamesradar.com/games/grand-...
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GTA 3's Back to the Future: Hill Valley mod will take you to Vice City before GTA 6
With GTA 6's release inching closer, I'm revisiting a Vice City mod I've been playing since 2009. Here's how it came to be
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Oscar TK @mroscartk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
It just sucks to be restricted to one walled garden market after a lifetime of hunting for pre-owned deals.
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Trying to find a good deal on Saros has made me angrier about PlayStation killing discs – it's anti-consumer and will price gamers out of our hobby
An ignoble end to my deal hunting dreams
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
You crushed this! Such a great read
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Hayes Madsen @solfleet.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Extremely excited to share a massive piece I worked very hard on. I talked to FFXIV’s Naoki Yoshida, Warframe’s Rebecca Ford, and ESO’s Nick Giacomini anout what the future of MMORPGs looks like - and how the live service scene has altered that, if at all www.gamesradar.com/games/mmo/ho...
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"The desire for a world you can escape to is stronger than ever": How MMORPGs are flourishing in a multiplayer landscape dominated by live-service shooters
The lead developers of Final Fantasy 14, Warframe, and The Elder Scrolls Online take us through the demands and realities of running a successful MMO
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Kenny Logins @kennylogins.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Sam
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You are a skilful and trusted vizier. You will advise me wisely on how best to rule the kingdom. You will not scheme or plot. You will not inveigle my other courtiers into turning against me. You will not lie to me about scheming or plotting. If you scheme or plot against me, you have to tell me,
3:24 PM - May 5, 2026
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Sam Loveridge @samloveridge.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Myself and the wonderful humans at @gamesradarplus.bsky.social have been working on a brand new podcast celebrating female gamers, and challenging v.outdated stereotypes. So here’s the first EP of G+RLS. I hope you enjoy it (new ep every other Friday!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFUU...
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What even is a gamer? | G+RLS Podcast Episode 1
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Again, such a pleasure to read! ❤️
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Flip Satan @teawithphil.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Oh, look, it's me talking about GAMES! I've been playing Fable 3 on PC, and if you're longing to dive back into the RPG series, you should try and find a physical copy today, esp if you're not waiting on Fable 4. Thanks so much to the wonderful @andybrown202.bsky.social for letting me ramble 💕
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
i fell for it at 1-0
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
ESPN ponders mysteries we cannot fathom
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
local dork turns 4
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
have we considered: it's too fucking hot
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Patrick Brennan @patbren.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Sadly, the dreaded bite mark has appeared on my time at Project Zomboid. I am heading back to what I do best - writing nonsense on Patreon/Kofi (content on both will be identical, everything will be available from the lowest tier). www.patreon.com/cw/Pat_Bren ko-fi.com/pat_bren Thanks everyone.
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nige 'dear ratboy' @niall.codes · 09/07/2026
Project Zomboid secretly has some of the best horror writing in games and if you're into that sort of thing it's really worth your time! Therefore so is this:
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
And here's the first part of my interview, digging into the studio's relationship with RPGs! www.gamesradar.com/games/action...
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"We miss when genre wasn't a thing," say The Blood of Dawnwalker devs making their dream RPG
Interview: "We want to have our own identity"
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Oscar TK @mroscartk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I went very deep into Black Flag Resynced for this review, which has me questioning the whole 'remake' thing entirely. Pretty pleased with how this came out.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced review: "Far from smooth sailing, even though I love the original"
Strong pirate adventure foundations and roguish charm keep this remake afloat
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OneBGS - Bethesda Game Studios Union @bethesdaunion.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
One way you can show Microsoft your concern is here through the XBOX Player Voice feedback platform: feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/ide...
Yesterday’s layoffs at Bethesda Games Studios were not a cut of “14 layers of management”. We lost dozens of programmers, artists, designers and testers. Many of whom worked at BGS for decades.

If Bethesda fans are worried this will harm the quality of our future games, like TES VI, let Microsoft know!
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Cheers Ben, appreciate it! I reckon you'll dig a few things on the go here
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Really enjoyed playing The Blood of Dawnwalker, which pushes RPG friction in very interesting ways. Glad to finally get a read on this one, and gladder still that it's a win for the sickos 🧛 www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/th...
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I played The Blood of Dawnwalker for 4 hours, and this vampire RPG already exceeds its Witcher 3 comparisons
Big Preview | Rebel Wolves' debut RPG promises to change the way we engage with open-world games
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
It's brilliant!! I was really apprehensive going in with the hype, but it's entirely deserved
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Hearing the second goal was an "absolute blinder"
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Conductor on my train just used the Tannoy system to announce that England scored
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
please do! (already safe to assume i'll be at The Square)
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
I'll be at Gamescom this year! (perpetually moving between currywurst)
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
doctors are saying three pints can cure jad hands
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Becca getting a drawing tablet is the gift that keeps on giving 🐸
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Can usually manage the heat alright - and it's never as hot up norf! - but i feel so ill and must vent
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
First heatwave on SSRIs and the sea floor is beckoning
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
finished widow's bay! finished widow's bay :(
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Steve Akehurst @steveakehurst.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
They’re calling it the quote on British politics that ended the need for all other quotes
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Oscar TK @mroscartk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
It's been a busy month, but that's not stopped us from putting together a chunky list of Steam Next Fest demo recommendations you still have time to try over the weekend 🔥
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The 12 Steam Next Fest demos you shouldn't miss during the June 2026 event
Steam Next Fest continues over the weekend, so there's one more chance to try out these excellent free demos
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Austin Wood @woodwould.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I spent the last few months talking to over 30 game developers about generative AI. It began as a sort of interview survey but became a pretty comprehensive collection of arguments against the technology altogether. www.gamesradar.com/games/why-so...
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Why so many game developers don't want to use generative AI
With credits ranging from Dispatch and Marvel Rivals to Uncharted and Dragon Age, over 30 devs share their thoughts on gen AI
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Andy Brown @andybrown202.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Exceptional reporting from @woodwould.bsky.social, who asked more than 30 developers for their thoughts on generative AI in game development. (spoiler: no thank you) Read: www.gamesradar.com/games/why-so...
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Why so many game developers don't want to use generative AI
With credits ranging from Dispatch and Marvel Rivals to Uncharted and Dragon Age, over 30 devs share their thoughts on gen AI
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