Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I'm still rather down on Twilight Princess, but I think it's really neat that my second playthrough is able to live beside the one I completed when I was twelve. Talking to each other despite almost a 20 year gap. 000
Reposted by Dominic CichockiMarcus Stewart @marcusstewart7.bsky.social · 25/09/2026As a games media writer, this will probably be the biggest cover story I’ll write in my career. As a lifelong South Florida resident, this is the most Florida thing I’ve ever Florida’d. 2432031
Reposted by Dominic CichockiMinnMax @minnmax.com · 21/09/2026❤️ Chicago❤️ Don't miss the new MinnMax Spotlight with @leovader.com and @gameonysus.bsky.social exploring Chicago and @jackboxgames.com with appearances by @pokachee.bsky.social, @suriel.bsky.social, @patrickklepek.bsky.social, and more! youtu.be/Aj53SRZn4VA 0587
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Nothing tells me I'm in a funk like a change in my playing habits. I've gone from playing one or two games at a time to hopping between four or five, many of them being pretty large. It's hard to stay comfortable right now! 000
Reposted by Dominic CichockiImran Khan @imrankhan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Game journalism is brutal and contracting but, like I dunno, man. This is what I like doing. 2995
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Nothing has been more frustrating and defeating than dealing with America's health system as my mother's caregiver I say, waiting 2+ hours now to talk to the staff of the facility my mom's been at the last couple weeks because I'm being forced to discharge her. 000
Reposted by Dominic CichockiChairman George @superbunnyhop.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, a game about helping Snake overcome AI psychosis by destroying walking mobile AI data centers and stealing their graphics cards 7612207
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I reviewed Duskfade! Unfortunately, I did not love it. As a 3D platformer it works fine, but even though it evokes Kingdom Hearts, it is not an action RPG. Please adjust your expectations accordingly! 041
Reposted by Dominic CichockiPM Studios🐺Wolf Among Us 2 @pmstudios.bsky.social · 15/09/2026It's almost spooky season and Tenebris Somnia is arriving just in time. Launching digitally October 16! 👻Physical pre-orders are live for Xbox, PS5, and Switch 2! 0133
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 15/09/2026What's really interesting to me about Ed Sheeran's idiotic controversy (how hard is it to denounce genocide?) is just this year he feature on one of U2's new EPs which discussed the genocide in Gaza, the Ukranian War, the ICE shooting of Renee Good and more. 110
Reposted by Dominic CichockiJenna "the" Yow @jannouna.bsky.social · 14/09/2026So with the news of the layoffs at KO_OP, I'm officially looking for work later this fall. I'm an experienced narrative designer that's worked on both sprawling open world stories and intimate cinematic narratives, even netting some award wins and noms. More details on my experience below! 2262176
Reposted by Dominic CichockiBo Moore @usebomswisely.bsky.social · 14/09/2026My team had a huge content day today on IGN, covering the launch of Valve's Steam Frame. So this seems like a good time as any to say that I was affected by today's layoffs. 41564136
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Really sad to see the layoffs at IGN. We've seen too many layoffs in this industry. I hope everyone is able to find something quickly and better than they had before 010
Reposted by Dominic Cichockilex luddy needs a nap @lexluddy.xyz · 14/09/2026I had a really thoughtful chat with two of the leads on the upcoming Hellraiser: Revival and touched on everything from reverse engineering the audio effects on Doug Bradley's voice for Pinhead, all the way to avoiding demonizing kink and BDSM as they try to respect Clive Barker's original works.shacknews.comHellraiser Revival's developers are aware that Clive Barker's work requires a deft touch'We knew right from the start that we didn't wanna demonize BDSM.' 512831
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Level 5 using so much gen AI bums me out. Such a legendary developer, just putting out slop. Everything I've seen from their direct that should excite me just leaves me frustrated. I'll forever be a fan of Overblood and Professor Layton. Yo-Kai Watch 3 was stellar. But this new era sucks 000
Reposted by Dominic CichockiQuest 64 Official @quest64official.bsky.social · 11/09/2026I know it's been going on with them for a while but it really fucking hurts when the company that used to make Dragon Quest and Ni No Kuni and Snack World and Dark Cloud and Professor Layton...... Outside of Dragon Quest I can't even look forward to some of my favorite games/series 30523102
Reposted by Dominic Cichockilex luddy needs a nap @lexluddy.xyz · 10/09/2026y'all ever think about how many women in game media have to pivot to being "the indie game person" or hyper-focus on a specific underserved niche because basically 90% of triple-a reviews get assigned to cishet men? 622034
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Nintendo's got a reliable stable of games in the pipeline. Ocarina looks cool, i love a new Metroid, and Kirby has promise. Plus Xenoblade eventually. But I'm curious what they're next freaky games are gonna be. Duskbloods, but what else? New Mario Baseball? A small DL title? I can't wait to see! 100
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 06/09/2026I think part of it too is admitting "yeah we've all had a Nier fishing moment" and moving beyond it. These things happen to everyone at some point! 010
Reposted by Dominic Cichockilex luddy needs a nap @lexluddy.xyz · 04/09/2026My first piece for @kotaku.com sees me document the rather surreal experience of demoing a game funded by a government that would have me executed for being trans. kotaku.com/the-1001-thr...kotaku.comThe 1001 Threads Of Mizan Director Avoids Answering A Simple Question At Gamescom - Kotaku'This is a really decentralized company. We completely decentralized' 501483536
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Every time I see David Foster Wallace brought up I feel the need to relitigate that I read Infinite Jest during Covid. It was not good. Interesting, sure. A well-realized world, in some ways yes. But also morally bankrupt, lacking in empathy for its characters, and painfully Gen X in philosophy. 100
Reposted by Dominic Cichockichirping bird @chrpngbrd.bsky.social · 25/08/2026from 2023 www.billboard.com/culture/prid... 21315392
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Ive heard much Other M discourse. Yet I've never heard of the segments where they throw Samus into first person and expect you to look around until you find the tiny thing she's supposed to lock on to and trigger a cutscene. Harder than you'd expect when you have no idea what you're looking for! 100
Reposted by Dominic CichockiDouble Fine @doublefine.com · 21/08/2026🚨 AMNESIA FORTNIGHT IS BACK, BABYYYYYYY 😎 In 10 days, we're gonna put on the best damn game jam the world has ever seen, and we need YOUR help to keep our indie dreams alive! Get notified when we launch on Aug 31: kickstarter.comComing soon: Amnesia Fortnight 2026, Indie RebootA Double Fine Productions Game Jam, Documentary, and Kickstarter Campaign 15840247
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 21/08/2026I think Metroid: Other M needs to be studied in classes. Compare and contrast with Metroid Fusion if you must, it's utterly fascinating 000
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 20/08/2026I really wish there was a way in games criticism circles to establish a baseline of "I am familiar with this topic and would prefer you assume this than spend a long post explaining stuff to me that I already know instead of addressing the question/point I was making" Im very tired 010
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Having never played a Mega Man X game, I've started up Command Mission and have no idea what's going on. I typically like to play in a logical order so I can understand but I've gotta break the habit sometimes I feel. It's fascinating. 000
Reposted by Dominic CichockiAftermath @aftermath.site · 12/08/2026Brenda Romero's beautiful 'Chasing Lilacs' is a personal history told through the lens of gaming: aftermath.site/chasing-lilacs/ 3360130
Reposted by Dominic CichockiJanet (on Vacation 🇯🇵) @gameonysus.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Excited to be included among some of games media's best! 3633
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 11/08/2026This went from being one of my most anticipated at SGF to no longer interested because of its AI use and responses like this. 020
Reposted by Dominic CichockiStella Sacco @antlervel.vet · 11/08/2026I didn’t even see this had been announced. I was lead writer on this one! And Saber replaced me with ChatGPT midway through development. All the passenger voices were AI too. Either they changed direction at some point or they’re not disclosing it on Steamyoutu.beRideshare "Stimulator" - Announce Trailer | PS5 GamesYouTube video by PlayStation 11573013021
Reposted by Dominic CichockiImran Khan @imrankhan.bsky.social · 07/08/2026So we found out this morning that everyone - myself included - from Restart's editorial staff has been let go. After like six layoffs in six years, that gif is my unfortunate reaction. Looking! For! Opportunities! I guess I'm open for freelance for a while! 801235347
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 03/08/2026I also never formally said it here but I reviewed Letter Lost as well! www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-... Very interesting game that pulls a lot of different ideas into a package that is much larger than it seems. My experience was very buggy, but they seem to be updating it frequently!startmenu.co.ukReview | Letter Lost - An Ambitious, Unstable Working Environment — startmenuLetter Lost has a compelling premise, but its buggy execution diminishes the experience. Dominic Cichocki reviews. 031
Reposted by Dominic Cichockistartmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Letter Lost has a compelling premise, but its buggy execution diminishes the experience. @dacichocki.bsky.social reviews.startmenu.co.ukReview | Letter Lost - An Ambitious, Unstable Working Environment — startmenuLetter Lost has a compelling premise, but its buggy execution diminishes the experience. Dominic Cichocki reviews. 041
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 03/08/2026I reviewed Denshattack! for @startmenu.bsky.social!! It's pretty cool. Made me think of how cool it would be to have a skating game with this many stages 051
Reposted by Dominic Cichockistartmenu @startmenu.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Denshattack! wears its influences on its sleeve — from Initial D to Jet Set Radio — but adds its own tantalizing flavour into the mix. @dacichocki.bsky.social reviews.startmenu.co.ukReview | Denshattack! - Initial T Reigns Supreme — startmenuDenshattack! wears its influences on its sleeve — from Initial D to Jet Set Radio — but adds its own tantalizing flavour into the mix. Dominic Cichocki reviews. 0105
Reposted by Dominic CichockiJan Ochoa @janochoa.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Scout's fur dad is in some need of some assistance! Brownie is the sweetest pup and I hate to see his family struggle. Donations and shares would be greatly appreciated for the little guy! www.gofundme.com/f/help-brown...gofundme.comDonate to Help Brownie Heal After Dental Surgery, organized by Bonnie WongBrownie, my corgi, means the world to me, and seeing Brownie in pain has been so ha… Bonnie Wong needs your support for Help Brownie Heal After Dental Surgery 25614
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 27/07/2026It's wild how much two unexpected charges can throw off your entire weekend. To call it a bad week isn't enough. I've started playing Baten Kaitos with a guide to feel better. Maybe I can finally finish it this time 100
Reposted by Dominic CichockiMinnMax @minnmax.com · 23/07/2026🚨 🚨 Win TWO tickets to the NieR: Orchestra Concert in your city!🚨 🚨 - Follow MinnMaxShow on Bluesky - Repost this announcement - We'll randomly pick 2 winners on Friday Learn more about competing in Trivia Tower and the concert dates here - www.patreon.com/minnmax/post... 23145
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 19/07/2026I've finished another game for review and thought it'd be fun to do another current game rotation I still intend on getting back to Code Vein II, I swear. 😅 Also Crosswords DS is but a heartbeat away 000
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 15/07/2026For part of middle school, we had Kona's Cafe, a local coffeehouse which, looking back, we probably disrupted more than I'd like to admit. We were very sad to see it close. After that was a local LAN café where we got to try everything from COD4 and CS to Season 0 of LoL. It also eventually closed. 110
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Checked out a couple stores while running errands today. Found one copy of Star Fox, but Rhythm Heaven was 100% sold out everywhere 000
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Trying to think of other Switch games Nintendo could still do and I'd be ultra curious to see what'd happen if they announced a Game & Watch collection of the entire series, maybe even did a new one or two for the hell of it You might think, surely NSO instead of a cart right? But I'm thinking cart 110
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Honestly if you treat it like a regular RPG, Pokemon Red/Blue is still i credible. Nothing else I've ever played on GB ever felt as good or as deep, and the objectives are pretty well telegraphed if you pay attention! 000
Reposted by Dominic CichockiJason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 06/07/2026FWIW I think it's a little strange that "Arkane's Blade is late and over budget" is becoming a lingering news story when the total number of big video games that were *not* late and over budget could be counted on one hand 382145237
Reposted by Dominic CichockiJason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 06/07/2026I want to re-emphasize one part of this Xbox story: Half of the 3,200 cuts are happening today and half are happening in the next 12 months. In other words, even people who survived today's layoffs will have to spend the coming year wondering if they're going to be next. 954166933
Reposted by Dominic CichockiNatalie @heartimecia.bsky.social · 06/07/2026imo laying off 1,600 people today and threatening those who survive this bloodbath with the promise that you'll lay off another 1,600 sometime over the next 12 months is literally psychological warfare 14667120
Dominic Cichocki @dacichocki.bsky.social · 01/07/2026It will be very weird to see stores only carrying physical Nintendo games. Seems like an untapped market, i dunno! 010
Reposted by Dominic CichockiFobwashed @stevekim.bsky.social · 01/07/2026The PlayStation hubris is reaching PS3 levels again 🕺🏻 1457293