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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Followed a hunch to ask Rebel Wolves about the balance between human form and vampire form in The Blood of Dawnwalker, and it turns out it's absolutely intentionally weighted in favour of being a vamp

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Love this. CDPR could easily restrict this to the Complete Edition that it's selling for 25 quid at the moment. Other companies would

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Witcher 3 gets its phwoar back

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It was originally much harder to beat the game, apparently. But all the talk and concern around the time system: it undermined the studio's confidence

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Mat Piscatella @matpiscatella.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Everyone's talking about the cuts to the studios and dev, which, yes, absolutely. But the behind the scenes cuts to areas like business planning, forecasting, demand planning... these aren't cuts a serious business makes, imo.

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Dave Gilbert @wadjeteyegames.com · 23/09/2026

Nighthawks is doing... well! It came close to beating our "First Day Of Launch" record. This is a remarkable achievement when you consider that this is on TOP of the thousands of Kickstarter backers who already own the game. So I think we can safely put this in the "success" column for now! Phew!

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A celebration of human art and physical things. Very timely.

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The numbers confuse me. 1600 Xbox jobs were cut in July with 1600 more to follow over the course of a year. 268 further job cuts have been made. So we're up to 1868? But Matt Booty says MS is "roughly three-quarters of the way through previously announced restructuring". Does that mean...

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Reminded this morning of the time I went to meet presumed cranky Witcher author Andrzej Sapkowski who was promoting a new book at the time. He turned out not to be cranky at all, but full of laughter and cheekiness, despite what this photo suggests! www.eurogamer.net/meeting-andr...

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Meeting Andrzej Sapkowski, the writer who created The Witcher

Andrzej Sapkowski has something of a reputation.

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Eurogamer @eurogamer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker getting a new difficulty option, combat changes and more in game's first "big" patch scheduled for early October www.eurogamer.net/blood-of-daw...

A male warrior in leather and some chainmail leaps through the sky leaving a trail of black smoke as he wields a longsword above him. He's framed by golden orange eclipse in the distance. It's Coen from The Blood of Dawnwalker.

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Transcription software interprets "Konrad" as "Comrade", which I suppose is quite close. I wonder what sort of profile it's building about me as a result

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"We are also considering and researching some other crazy ideas which can make the RPG genre different to surprise people in the future." ❤️

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inkle @inkle.co · 11/09/2026

🎙️ Call for voice actors! 🎭 We're looking for two lead voices for our next game. - One male and one female, vocal age 40 to 60 - Cornish / Welsh / South-West England accent If that's you, please send an acting sample to info@inklestudios.com, marked “casting call”. (Paid, ofc) <3 RTs!

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Patrick Stewart's Witty 'Acting' Moment

ALT: Patrick Stewart's Witty 'Acting' Moment

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Eurogamer @eurogamer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Wolverine's characterisation is a bright spot in this otherwise underwhelming, old-school romp that reminds us how far action games have come. Our Marvel's Wolverine review: www.eurogamer.net/marvels-wolv...

Marvel's Wolverine screenshot showing Wolverine looking warmly at Jean. Eurogamer 3/5

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Was quite surprised to learn this game sold 2m copies. There's still the not insignificant hurdle of 1666: Amsterdam to clear before this, mind you

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Like this little curio-chaser. Nice way to talk about Tim's work and life, and relationship to gaming, in a way that's different to everywhere else

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Martin Mottet @martinuche.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

If anyone wants to read something with the same premise (adult dark wizards fucked up the world) and the same props (magic, teens, chosen one, wizard school...) but written by someone with a heart and a brain, I can't recommend The Scholomance enough.

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Brendy_C @brendyc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This essay by fighting game dev Patrick Miller starts as a response to drama (don't ask) but then drops truth after truth about escapism, coping mechanisms, and games as a painkiller. "If games serve a load-bearing function in someone's life, it's the life that needs fixing, not the games."

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

More inspired AI spam. "Your description of Ed Sheeran turning a Pokémon Championship into a surreal mash‑up of onion‑scented crowds and acoustic bravado perfectly captures the uncanny joy of that night. It reminded me of scrolling through Camden Property Listings...

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Confused Shark Asks 'U OK?'

ALT: Confused Shark Asks 'U OK?'

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It's interesting seeing the continued pushback to the limited time idea the game has. I understand the concern but it really isn't as stressful or limiting as it seems. But some people don't even want to entertain the idea at all - it's like a hard block. It's a cool feature!

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Here's my Dawnwalker review for Eurogamer. It's great.

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

We're getting a load of AI spam posts on Eurogamer pointing to US court services, for some reason. Anyway, below is a great example of gen-AI pretending to be human by blending two disparate topics and missing the mark wildly. "Your hyperbolic take on the GTA 6 trailer...

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Gomez Addams: A Faker! A Phony!

ALT: Gomez Addams: A Faker! A Phony!

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Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷 @toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk · 25/08/2026

Ta-da - we're releasing the exclusive Dispatch vinyl soundtrack! We're also selling copies of the physical release from @pmstudios.bsky.social for Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox! ✨

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Love this! Huge thank you to the various people I asked to take part in this, including @brandonetc.bsky.social, @annamegill.com, @chellaramanan.bsky.social, @danaenight.northsky.social

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This was fun to write with @dompepin.bsky.social. These game music concerts have become some of my favourite events of the year

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Haha no way! Brilliant!

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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 14/08/2026

Well, we did it - more than $250k for game devs who have been laid off, to be distributed by @videogameworkers.bsky.social. Congratulations and thanks to everyone who donated their time, games, and money to help folks out in a time of need.

A screenshot of the game industry hardship bundle on itch.io, which has made $252,466.19 from 18,598 contributors.

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Well, I've not been offered a press trip to drink wine before. And only wine - it has nothing to do with games

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Dumb and Dumber: Tell Me Where to Sign

ALT: Dumb and Dumber: Tell Me Where to Sign

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Unexpectedly excited about playing ropey old LOTR action RPG

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matte jones @pillowfort.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

reached a point with "games journos are paid off" where i just have to accept it as a compliment. i spend most of my work day not feeling very important, then occasionally people think something i do is not only valuable because people are actually paying attention; it's even worth bribing me over

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I went to Amsterdam to see 1666: Amsterdam recently. I didn't expect it to have roguelite elements.

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Hah I watched this yesterday and it's all over the place. It wants to be several different films. Also, is it weird to be nostalgic for Lockdown?

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matte jones @pillowfort.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

look outside and baby steps were niche sensations made profitable on modest budgets. with a couple other titles that didn't do as well. that was the business model from the start. if you bought in, what did you think you were buying lmao

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Noticed this on YouTube most recently. Big, prominent AI markers. It's good to see

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I think Ill looks great, in a totally horrible way of course. More importantly, I love that it comes from a place (and team) - Armenia, predominantly - that we haven't had a lot of high production value games from before.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Food growers & farmers are increasingly experiencing climate breakdown harvests That means higher prices - and more food insecurity. Politicians have been quiet on this growing crisis - but silence isn't good enough when our food supply is at risk. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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More than half of England officially in drought - Environment Agency

The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.

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Marc Moureau @marcmoureau.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Entry n°290726 Let's get uncompromisingly old school.

A black and white isometric map for an RPG module named "Cult of the Cave Crickets". The upper part shows a dark mountain range with a towering murshroom creature as well as the wilderness and landmarks around it. The lower level shows caves and ancient ruins inhabited by a weird species of humanoid crickets.

A black and white isometric map showing the setting of an old school RPG module. There's a village to the left and a dungeon to the right, an ominous wizard with a pointy hat to the top and two adventurer in the bottom right corner; a barbarian warrior holding a luminous pearl and a sorceress.

Another black and white isometric map of an old school, somewhat psychedelic dungeon. The place is made of labyrinthine corridors supported by giant statues. There are big tentacles emerging from a central chasm, weird machines, traps and other oddities.

A black and white top down map of some dungeon, with stark contrasts and bold shadows. It's built atop a huge rock formation. Several levels can be seen, along with hidden passages and a secret room.

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Highlands Rewilding @highlandsrewilding.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Rewilding isn't a side project of the climate fight. It is the fight. This great man makes the case plainly: "the rewilding of the world will suck enormous amounts of carbon from the air and lock it away in expanding wilderness.” That's not a hope, it's an observed pattern across ecosystems.

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Game Maker's Toolkit @gamemakerstoolkit.com · 27/07/2026

Well, it finally happened! After 9 years of Unity dominance, Godot was the most used game engine for GMTK Game Jam 2026 submissions. 🤖 Godot - 47% 🎮 Unity - 34% 🛠️GameMaker - 5% 🚀 Unreal Engine - 3% ✨ Other - 11%

Pie chart showing game engines used to create 10,511 GMTK Game Jam games in 2026. Godot has the largest slice with 47%. Then Unity with 34%. Other with 11%. Game Maker with 5%. And Unreal Engine with 3%.

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Lee Casebolt @leecasebolt.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

"I've got a great campaign written, I just can't get a group together" is the peak D&D experience.

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

There's some lovely stuff in the new Daggerheart expansion. Love that the monk-like Brawler subclass had stances that you move between, a bit like The Watcher in Slay the Spire. (Also love that the game has knuckledusters.) Love the way the game presents Ancestries (races), with a smallish...

An A4 sized game book for Daggerheart expansion Hope & Fear. The cover art shows a collection of fantasy heroes. Some with large bat wings, some that look like dragons, others with flaming heads.

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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 26/07/2026

150,000 marched yesterday in London for trans rights. Opened the Sky News app. Scrolled and scrolled. Nothing. BBC News app. Nothing. Guardian app. Nothing. This is what actual silencing looks like.

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I'm going to see a live Critical Role show in the autumn and I'm legit pumped about it. I've become a full-on Critter. Hurry up Season 4 and return!

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Critical Role: Sam Riegel's Matt Mercer Shirt

ALT: Critical Role: Sam Riegel's Matt Mercer Shirt

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Bertie @clert.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

It's 940 am and today's spotted bad take (that sounds like a fish) is... (In relation to Larian maybe teasing something)

An image of text that says: divinity went unnoticed baldurs gate everyone played it ... I think when Larian begins to lose money they'll come crawling back to Hasbro

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Edd Coates | Game UI Database @eddcoates.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

This is probably the biggest moment of my life 😭 After 4 years, the Game UI Bible has finally launched for all the world to see. A 400+ page tome of Game UI/UX goodness, celebrating all the weird and wonderful intricacies of this field. I'm SO proud of this book, and for you all to read it!

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