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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Horizon meets Outrun. I'm down!

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IGN Creators Guild @ignunion.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Today, the IGNCG sent this letter to our President of Ziff Davis Gaming & Entertainment to demand pay that reflects the rate of inflation in our contract. Please join us in asking @errorjustin.bsky.social, @peer-ign.bsky.social, @corradimus.bsky.social, and @yprough.bsky.social to pay us fairly.

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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Not yet, but I really want to!

IGN Creators Guild @ignunion.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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It's been a ✨while✨ since we've posted, huh? That's because our Bargaining team has been DEEP in negotiations over our first contract for over a year now. But we're finally getting towards the end, and we're hopeful that we can come to a fair agreement! I mean how could you say no to these faces?

A beautiful collage of IGNCG members (and our lovely rep) in a Zoom meeting, prepping to negotiate a fair contract for their coworkers.

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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Your preview got me hyped for this one. The NPC addition to the formula seems really promising.

I played a near-final build of Mouse: P.I. for Hire and was impressed at how much more there is to this first-person shooter besides just its gorgeous 1930's cartoon look and rubberhose animation style. Check out my preview if you're interested: www.ign.com/articles/mou...

Mouse: P.I. for Hire – The Final Preview - IGN

Mouse: P.I. for Hire, based on what I’ve played so far, is far more than its distinct 1930’s rubberhose-animated look. It sure seems to have legitimate gameplay depth and mechanics to it as well, and ...

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I got a behind-closed-doors look at a new gameplay demo of Control Resonant, and I'm now extra hyped for it because it's not a soulslike at all; in Remedy's own words, it's a fast-paced character action game! My first impressions: www.ign.com/articles/con...

Control Resonant First-Look Preview – This Is No Soulslike. It’s Faster - IGN

We got a look at a behind-closed-doors gameplay demo of Control Resonant, and it’s not just that it's a markedly different and not just a same-y sequel, but it’s that its melee combat might scratch my...

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Welp. bsky.app/profile/iron...

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They're both owned by Microsoft. All your money is going to the same place. 😜

Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Great video (tough as part of it is to hear) from longtime OG Xbox developer Laura Fryer giving her thoughts on Phil Spencer's retirement. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKUq...

YouTube video by Laura Fryer

Phil Spencer and Me

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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Sony closing ranks on consoles while PC gaming continues to grow is...an interesting strategy. They are zigging while Microsoft zags. Obviously PlayStation is in a MUCH stronger position than Xbox right now, but I wonder how this plays out over five years. www.ign.com/articles/con...

'Console Is Where They Want to Be' — Reports Indicate Sony Is 'Pulling Away' From PC for Single-Player PlayStation Games - IGN

Sony is reportedly pulling away from PC when it comes to single-player PlayStation games to focus more on console exclusivity.

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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I played the first hour of Samson: A Tyndalston Story, which is from the creator of Just Cause and a bunch of ex-Avalanche folks. It's a gritty brawler that has a AA scope but looks AAA. I had a great time with it. Here's my preview if you're interested: www.ign.com/articles/sam...

Samson: A Tyndalston Story Plays Like a Brawler Set in Max Payne’s New York – IGN Fan Fest - IGN

If the gritty, pseudo-open-world brawler Samson: A Tyndalston Story (from former Just Cause and Mad Max developers) can keep its mission variety fresh – which is no small thing, I recognize – it’ll go...

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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I just watched the 41-minute tribute to Vince Zampella from the DICE developer event a couple weeks ago. It was beautiful. I was humbled & flattered to be included in it in the very first minute – via my Unfiltered interview with him from 2015. RIP Vince. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDS5...

Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I'm literally doing the thing you're asking for in the post you're responding to. smh

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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

From the outside, this is insane considering how much Sony likes remaking and remastering things, and how incredibly good Bluepoint is at doing it. RIP Bluepoint. www.ign.com/articles/pla...

PlayStation Shuts Down Demon's Souls, Shadow of the Colossus Remake Studio Bluepoint Games - IGN

PlayStation has shut down Bluepoint Games, the studio behind the remakes of both Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls.

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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

My interpretation of Todd Howard's quote here is that they're probably ditching the base-building stuff we saw in Fallout 4 & Starfield. Which, selfishly, I'd be in favor of. I never personally enjoyed that part of those games. (P.S. Nice get @gameovergreggy.bsky.social!) www.ign.com/articles/the...

The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Return to Bethesda's 'Classic Style' After Detours With Skyrim, Fallout 76, Says Todd Howard - IGN

The Elder Scrolls 6 is going to be a return to Bethesda's "classic style" of games, according to Bethesda director Todd Howard.

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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

My daughter and I are only like an hour into Reanimal after getting started last night, but I'm really enjoying it so far! Definitely a lot of Limbo/Inside vibes (and obviously Little Nightmares), which of course is like catnip to me. 😂

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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Everything about the new The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer screams "This will be a fun, almost Indiana Jones-like adventure." I hope that's exactly what it turns out to be: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMoT...

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - Official Trailer #2 (2026) Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver

Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

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We're talking about 14 of the biggest upcoming RPGs on this week's new episode of Next-Gen Console Watch. Check it out if you're interested: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mts...

The 14 Biggest Upcoming RPGs - Next-Gen Console Watch

Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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I learned in real time on Next-Gen Console Watch yesterday (it'll be published for you tomorrow morning) about a new Square Enix HD-2D game: The Adventures of Elliot. I'd somehow missed it entirely. This looks AWESOME. A little Ys, a little Zelda! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xbR...

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales - Official Release Date Trailer | Nintendo Direct

Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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Good for you. I got one right after turning 45 at my doctor's recommendation and I'm glad I did: they found four (fortunately benign) polyps. Glad you're doing it! The prep isn't even that bad, and the procedure was basically just "taking a nap." I continued my day when it was done. Good luck!

Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

This happening a day or two after the frontman of Three Doors Down, who was about the same age, only made it hit home even more as a 45-year-old.

Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Mock me if you will, but I loved Dawson's Creek when I was a teenager (remember, I'm old, LOL). So this news hurts, especially as someone fairly close to the same age he was. RIP James Van Der Beek. www.ign.com/articles/jam...

James Van Der Beek of Dawson’s Creek Fame Has Died - IGN

James Van Der Beek of Dawson’s Creek fame has died from cancer at the age of 48.

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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Our final preview of the sublime-looking @replacedgame.bsky.social is now online, courtesy of my colleague @cardy.bsky.social. I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one crazy-excited for this 2.5D pixel-art beauty after getting a chance to play it. Check it out: www.ign.com/articles/rep...

Replaced Final Preview: You Might Think You Know What It Is, But I Promise You Don’t - IGN

You might think you know what Replaced is, but I promise you don't. Here's our final preview of one of 2026's most exciting games.

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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The Carmageddon series has had its ups and downs, but Carmageddon 2 is one of my favorite arcade racing games ever (it had a DeLorean-like called the "DeGory'un"!). This out-of-nowhere new one looks like a nice mix of Twisted Pixel & Burnout IMHO: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y65...

Carmageddon: Rogue Shift - Official Launch Trailer

Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

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Appreciate you listening, Jay! And I did say they could have those ideas for free, LOL. Maybe I shouldn't sell myself short! 😜

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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I confess I wasn't familiar with the first Huntdown, but this upcoming prequel, Huntdown: Overtime, looks really awesome IMHO. Love the intentional '80's-style cheese and pixel-art gore: www.youtube.com/watch?v=awVf...

Huntdown: Overtime – Official Reveal Trailer

Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

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I say this not as an attempt to hate or dunk on it, but I can genuinely say that even though it's only been out for four months, I rarely hear about – or see – the iPhone Air anymore. For those that bought one, how are you feeling about it 100+ days later?

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I may have posted this before but IMO whoever is managing the Warhammer 40K IP is doing a stellar job. They always seem to pick devs who are a great fit. From Space Marine to Boltgun to Dawn of War and more, the WH40K games always seem to be really good. New DoW4 vid: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUHw...

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 – Official Orks Faction Trailer | IGN First

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Haha no worries -- I didn't even notice until this follow-up post. I think my brain autocorrected it when I read it (ironically, just as your phone's autocorrect betrayed you when you typed your initial post 😜).

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If you heard me talking about Full Spectrum Warrior on our Top 100 Xbox Games of All Time (Part 1) episode of Unlocked we posted over the weekend, thanks to @artynintendoguy.bsky.social for letting me know that it's on sale for $3.74 this week. That's about as close to free as you can get!

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Also, I'm just now seeing that it was steeply discounted for you. So at least if you don't like it, you're out less than $4. 😜

A touch of Diablo and a bit of Stardew Valley, maybe? We formally revealed a new game called Emberville on IGN today and it looks pretty cool IMO. Check it out if you're interested: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnJ2...

Emberville: Official Announcement Trailer

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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

I'm being genuine and sincere when I say this: I'd love to know what you think after you check it out. One commenter on YouTube said it totally holds up, but as I said on Unlocked I haven't played it in over a decade. I hope you enjoy it!

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Sweet, glad to see it! You'd think Microsoft would be in that mix, since they're all about putting games everywhere now.

Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

I'm not aware of MacOS support, sadly. Are many major publishers supporting it? I genuinely don't know since I've always been a Windows-based PC gamer.

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Ryan McCaffrey @dmc-ryan.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Seems like mobile isn't in the cards yet -- I guess maybe except through Xbox Cloud Gaming.