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I hate the yankees so, so much.

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Jessica Cogswell 🌸 @jessicogs.bsky.social · 11h

I feel like I have so much I want to say but it’s just this incoherent ramble. But do you know how much it weighs on me to be the one woman on staff at GameSpot? To be one of VERY few women in the industry? To be one of ever fewer moms? To walk into press events and be the *sole* woman?

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Anna 🌿👁️ @annacwebs.bsky.social · 11h

Are you a cis man feeling disgusted at the news? Good. Use that. Talk to your fellow men about what you're going to do to make our industry and our world safer. And then actually do it. You may lose friends or opportunities, but a better and safer industry and world starts with you.

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Samantha Nye // ציפּיע 🌿 @thesamethyst.bsky.social · 11h

I am just so tired of women experiencing so much violence in this industry and then just being expected to keep working like nothing is happening

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Alex Van Aken @itsvanaken.games · 11h

I'm incredibly nauseous reading this. Believe women, even when it's about a friend.

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 11h

Still feels like no one on here is talking about this. With my whole chest, fuck you if you continue to stay silent. Him and anyone else who abuses / assaults anyone should be scared of US.

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Natalie @heartimecia.bsky.social · 12h

why is it that women always have to be the first to speak up. men don’t face professional consequences for making allegations. why must we bear further psychological trauma in an attempt to have merely a chance at justice

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Cale Michael @xjustified.bsky.social · 12h

Wild that it took multiple women in the industry, and beyond, sharing a ResetEra thread to get this in front of people's eyes. That should never be the case. Absolutely abhorrent at all levels.

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NESbot @nesbot.bsky.social · 14h

YouTuber and MinnMax Host Jacob Geller accused of sexual abuse www.resetera.com/threads/16...

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 11h

No one should have to feel this way.

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Kate Sánchez @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social · 13h

this is why it's actually terrifying when you realize you're the only woman in invited press for preview events...

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Kate Sánchez @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social · 12h

i think that the reason silence feels awful is that i would bet that almost every woman in games media has had a situation where something inappropriate happened, they told their male peers, and they treated them like it wasn't a big deal. i would bet we all have those stories.

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 12h

I hate knowing that so many women have to continue to be reminded of the trauma they’ve had to endure/continue to.

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crowbar. @crowbar.diy · 18/09/2026

Submissions for our debut Steam event, Grand Theft Autumn, are now open until Oct. 16th 🍁 Indie developers and publishers who have launched a game and/or significant content updates in 2026, or who will be launching a game in Q4 2026 are encouraged to submit. Link to full details and form ⤵️

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Grand Theft Autum | Nov. 2026 — crowbar.

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Red Sox vs Yankees wild card will give me life in these trying times.

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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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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

this week starts the next part of the journey. keep sending those positive vibes ❤️

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Kallie Plagge @inkydojikko.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I loved all the little details in Control Resonant, and I especially loved sifting through the menus and discovering a hidden love story, so I wrote about it. Gift link~ www.theverge.com/games/100081...

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Introducing the Apple-rol Witch Whether you’re traveling to Salem this fall or looking to get in the spirit of the season. This easy drinking and simple to make fall cocktail is the perfect potion for your spooky season. Full recipe at the link in our bio.

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Ana Diaz @pokachee.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Very random (but important) question: What are your favorite non-profits doing work in media, journalism, and (for my own interests) video games? Looking to get a better idea of the kind of work happening out there for a larger project. Likes and RTs appreciated.✨

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

some positive energy this way for the foreseeable future would be appreciated ❤️

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Imagine you’re in my house and I’m making you a drink. A little Saturday cocktail workshopping going nuts tbh tbh tbh

A delicious cocktail with some liquor bottles on the kitchen counter

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Please overprint the 30th set so I can buy some at a normal price 🙃

Prices of pokemon cards at my local shop

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MICHAEL HIGHAM @brazyazn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

i reviewed Control Resonant! it's GREAT - i love Dylan, and Jesse's presence is felt - combat is slick but eventually dulls - world is impeccably designed - overall story is more conventional but parts within it are some of Remedy's *best* 📺: youtu.be/7YiRi1llmQo?... 📰: www.ign.com/articles/con...

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Control Resonant Review

YouTube video by IGN

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Jesse Vitelli @mamavitelli.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The GB fam asked me to review Control Resonant!! My biggest takeaway is that Control Resonant is a messy game, but a messy game is something beautiful. it’s a challenge to accept learning new tasks, ideas, and the growing pains that come alongside it all. It’s an open acceptance of being wrong

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i’m just ken @shepardcdr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Now that EA's been acquired by the Saudi PIF, sources tell Kotaku company execs are swearing its new "partners" won't make creative decisions, but queer fans who found belonging in Dragon Age, Apex Legends, and The Sims are mourning that their favorite games have gone somewhere they can't follow.

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EA Tells Devs Its Saudi Arabia Owners Won’t Make Creative Decisions, Queer Fans Don’t Buy It - Kotaku

BioWare, Sims, and Apex Legends fans found belonging in games they feel they can no longer support

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

See you on the other side 🫡

Temporary resident parking sign in Salem ma

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Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

i wrote about pokemon cards for teen vogue!!! a big, 5,000 word story about how we got to this point, and how the community has changed (and stuck together!) through it all www.teenvogue.com/story/pokemo...

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Pokémon Cards Became a Billion-Dollar Industry. Then Came the Armed Robberies

How an innocent hobby became a target of armed robbery, break-ins, and six-figure heists.

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I’m never going to own this amiibo

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Local donut shop who makes arguably the best donuts in MA (easily the best Boston cream in the world) was sold out this morning per usual. Before I could even order a different donut they insisted on making me one on the spot. Never give up on your dreams.

A ziggy’s Boston cream at the Salem willows

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

After watching the first episode last night I think it’s safe to say I’m locked in for the rest of this show.

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Cam Hawkins✌🏽👑 @camfinalmix.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

While I haven't rolled credits and having played the original I'm convinced Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter sits next to Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver as the best remake ever made. My thoughts so far. youtu.be/itmYmR9cjME

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

hey, i played over 130 hours of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. it is absolutely massive, and also really good. just trying to get all that into a review was a lot, but i tried to do so here! please check it out.

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Lucas White @hokutolucas.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

hey good morning i reviewed trails in the sky 2nd chapter check it out

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Eddie García @egprchamp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It’s HHM! As the industry falters, I’m lucky to have a role in games. As a Latino, even more fortunate as simply put, not many of us exist in games. If you’re reading this, I’m asking you to be an ally. Whether at an event or in a boardroom, please support and speak up for your Latino colleagues 🫶🏼

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bl⚰️ke @metallicaisrad.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I've spent the last 2 years working on this: (Post)[Culture] @lostincult.co.uk's new pop culture imprint. And I couldn't be more excited to announce our first project: ARCHIVE: Shinya Tsukamoto, a collaboration with, well, Shinya Tsukamoto. I've never been more proud of anything I've ever done.

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Salem, MA residents— you need to email the Zoning Board today and tell them you oppose a data center being built here. zoningboardcomments@salem.com Full details of the zoom meeting for the appeal taking place tomorrow: www.salemma.gov/AgendaCenter... We need to stop this from happening.

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

One of my absolute favorites. The amount of music alone in this game makes it worth playing, but BYG did wonders with putting the world of Zelda into the Necrodancer formula.

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The second annual Dog Mayor of Salem election is here and Navi is on the ballot to be Salem’s first Cat Mayor. “Voting” is dollars and all of the money raised goes directly to the non-profit org Salem Main Streets. Vote for Navi here: givebutter.com/DogMayor2026...

Me campaigning downtown for “dog mayor of Salem” for my cat Navi

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We are back tonight with episode 538 of the @passthecontroller.bsky.social podcast! Live shortly at ⬇️⬇️ twitch.tv/passcontroller

Me at my desk so the headphones on and a microphone in front of me

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Cam Hawkins✌🏽👑 @camfinalmix.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Myself and Branden Johnson sat down with Final Fantasy Resonance's Director and Producer Hiroto Furuya and Keisuke Nakashima on about the elements brought to the entry, the vision system, and using a mobile narrative frame to create a brand new experience. REUPLOAD youtu.be/5sfynp2zQN0?...

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crowbar. @crowbar.diy · 11/09/2026

New bird. Same goal. Introducing three annual Steam events hand-curated to champion, elevate, and celebrate the very best of the indie scene. 🌸 Bloom Fest: Spring 2027 🏎️ Demo Derby: Summer 2027 🏆 Indie Encore: Winter 2027 But first… 🍁 Grand Theft Autumn: Nov. 16th - 23rd 🔗 www.crowbar.diy/events

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Diego Nicolás Argüello @diegoarguello.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

update: i'm parting ways with my freelance news gig at game developer at the end of the month. helping the team since april 2025 has been a great experience and has taught me a lot if you're looking for an experienced b2b news writer, or just an experienced freelancer that can do it all, i'm around

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i’m just ken @shepardcdr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Wolverine's fine. It does one thing over and over again, but can't help itself with how many X-Men stories it tries to weave into a character study. It is too much and not enough all at once, and is at its best when it's gesturing at the (sadly) timeless mutant plight.

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Marvel’s Wolverine Review: A Throwback That’s Too Much And Not Enough

Insomniac’s latest Marvel superhero game is refreshingly straightforward…mostly

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MICHAEL HIGHAM @brazyazn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

i played Final Fantasy 7 Revelation! only got ~50 mins w/ it, some quick thoughts: - combat system still GOATed, love what Cid and Vincent add to the dynamic - Wutai reimagined is stunning - the Highwind is sick, but worried about open world bloat/constant interruptions www.ign.com/articles/fin...

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Playing Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Reminded Me of Its Best-in-Class Combat, But It Needs to Stay Focused | IGN Preview

The predominant feeling I came away with, however, is that maybe Revelation is getting carried away with stuffing its world with side content for the sake of it. Perhaps that's a symptom of trying to ...

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Zelda Direct has me feeling like I stumbled into the temple of time myself and have been transported. I can’t wait.

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