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Jane Coaston @janecoaston.bsky.social · 21h

"I don't trust CNN, but this lady who says every celebrity is trans and has consumed their own children, she checks out"

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 8h

Abusers have no place in heavy music. Slipknot became a brand rather than a band a long time ago, but platforming Manson - someone with 12+ SA allegations - when they could have gone with literally any other act truly shows that they stand for nothing. www.theguardian.com/music/2026/s...

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Heavy metal is about uplifting the downtrodden. So why is alleged abuse by Marilyn Manson so easily forgotten?

Slipknot sharing their stage with a man accused of wrongdoing by more than a dozen women is the antithesis of everything the genre should stand for, even if he denies it

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Mike Diver @mikediver.bsky.social · 23h

Tickets are moving *slowly* for this. Which is fine. I'm not expecting it to sell out. But it'd be really nice to get a few more bums on seats between now and Oct 14. It'll be good, promise! Brighton game likers/devs, please share, tell yr pals, think positive thoughts, thank you.

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Andy Robinson @andyrobinson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Games media cuts have felt unending for a while, but the mood feels especially grim among indie outlets with the latest wave of layoffs. More than ever, if the game industry values its media, it needs to support them. Buy some advertising, sponsor content, purchase subs. It makes a big difference.

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Keza MacDonald @mackeza.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Guardian is doing some major hiring right now! If you have 2-3 years' experience in journalism, media and/or content creation, you can apply for the Digital Journalism Scheme - full time roles including 20% training time, £48k pa workwithus.theguardian.com/digital-jour...

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Digital Journalist Scheme

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I wasn't sure what to expect from Tom Cruise after that bizarre GQ interview clip currently doing the rounds, but tonight he came across as a passionate workaholic who lives and breathes cinema. He definitely loves to talk, but I came away endeared by Tom Cruise the slightly hyperactive film nerd

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

*me aged 94, feebly croaking* actually it's prounced REE-Gun, not RAY-Gu- *dies*

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Laying off big named hosts and valuable writers during the busiest time of the year is as baffling as it is disheartening. Solidarity with both those who've lost their jobs and the people still there currently dealing with the stresses of job insecurity.

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

From Ferraris to fairy tales, I spoke to Playground Games co-founder Ralph Fulton about their decade-long journey to revive Fable - and why he thinks its naturalistic script and memorable player choices will change how we think about video games. www.theguardian.com/games/2026/s...

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‘We were bored of traditional fantasy cliches’: inside Playground Games’ 10-year effort to revive Fable

The distinctively British RPG is returning courtesy of the makers of Forza Horizon – with comedy talent such as Richard Ayoade and Natasia Demetriou voicing sweary characters. We had our first play an...

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This week, PlayStation announced that it had pulled out of publishing Hideo Kojima's next game, Physint. But the company didn't give a reason. So I made some calls. Here's why PlayStation bailed and why Xbox snapped Kojima right up: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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PlayStation Ditched Hideo Kojima’s ‘Physint’ on Budget Concerns, Missed Deadlines

The legendary Japanese creator of ‘Death Stranding’ will take his new game to Xbox

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This remake is stunning, and mine and Lara's reunion gets off to an auspicious start. Yet a slew of new mechanics soon leave me concerned. It feels like reconnecting with an old friend at the pub, only for them to begin spouting conspiracy theories two pints in www.theguardian.com/games/2026/s...

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Raiding the past: Lara Croft relives her first adventure in Legacy of Atlantis

We have a first play of the forthcoming Tomb Raider remake and speak with its developers. Can they improve on the gameplay without losing what made the 1996 original such a classic?

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Crisppyboat @crisppyboat.ca · 09/09/2026

The World Beyond

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George E. Osborn @georgeosborn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Great interview from Mr Regan, which was both informative AND gave me an excuse to boo this answer heartily

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

From the disc-printing disaster, to Sony inexplicably passing on Physint, PlayStation really needed Wolverine to be a knockout. What a baffling waste of a gen from Sony's upper management.

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

For Kotaku, I spoke to the director of FFVII's Remake Trilogy one final time. We talked fixing Rebirth's bloated pacing, why he's minimised the original's environmentalist message, making the first 'open planet' game, DLC, and what he wants from future FF games kotaku.com/final-fantas...

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's Director Is Leaving It All On The Field: 'I'm Approaching The Development As If There's Never Going To Be Another Final Fantasy 7 Game' - Kotaku

Naoki Hamaguchi talks side quest rewards, political messaging, and more

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Looking forward to the (definitely forthcoming) follow up pieces: Can reading a book count as cheating on your partner? Can watching a film count as cheating on your partner?

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

For VGC, I went hands-on with Final Fantasy Resonance, a comfortingly trad and visually striking love letter to the series' past. While its unlikely to wow you, this charming adventure feels right at home on Switch 2. File this under "Christmas 2026 comfort game contender"

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

In my second piece of Gamescom coverage, I sat down with the gravely voice of Geralt himself and the Witcher's long term quest designer to learn what exactly awaits players on Geralt's unlikely second epilogue kotaku.com/the-witcher-...

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The Witcher 3's Quest Designer And The Voice Of Geralt Tell Us What To Expect From Its Unexpected Final Expansion - Kotaku

Doug Cockle and Pawel Sasko reveal what awaits players in Geralt’s unlikely return

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Been wondering what exactly happens in that behind closed doors Gamescom demo of the new Witcher expansion? Well, wonder no longer! For @kotaku.com here's my in-depth preview of the first Witcher 3 expansion in over a decade, Songs Of The Past. kotaku.com/50-minutes-b...

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What We Saw In 50 Minutes With The Witcher 3's New Expansion

Old friends return and new monsters menace in what looks like a very classic CD Projekt Red RPG expansion

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

For VGC, I flew to Chengdu last week to play Tencent's highly anticipated Bayonetta-esque action romp, Tides of Annihilation. Combining the legend of King Arthur with a post apocalyptic modern London setting, I've never had this much fun in the British Museum. My full thoughts below 🔽

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

For Shortlist I had the pleasure of chatting to a hero of mine, Frank Carter. In our exclusive interview, Frank talked his road to fronting the Sex Pistols & "unfinished business" with Gallows shortlist.com/music/exclusive-frank-carter-on-sex-pistols-grime-and-his-unfinished-business-with-gallows

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Exclusive: Frank Carter on Sex Pistols, Grime and his “unfinished business” with Gallows

In our exclusive interview, Frank Carter tells the story behind the rise and fall of Gallows, how he came to join the Sex Pistols, and why 15 years later, he still has unfinished business with Gallows...

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A nice surprise to wake up and hear @keefstuart.bsky.social and @georgeosborn.bsky.social on Today in Focus talking the EA acquisition. You both smashed it, as expected! open.spotify.com/episode/34FL...

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Why did Saudi Arabia just spend billions on a video games company?

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

For @gamesradarplus.bsky.social I caught up with Porter McKnight from Atreyu about playing a show at MagicCon Amsterdam, fans crowd-surfing while opening booster packs, and how a secret all-star band MTG group chat has given the bassist friends for life. www.gamesradar.com/tabletop-gam...

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Metal The Gathering: From ripping packs in a moshpit to a secret allstar metal MTG group chat, Atreyu explain why Magic is the most metal TCG

Atreyu’s Porter McKnight talks the bonding power of Magic: The Gathering and why playing a gig at Magic Con was a dream come true

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Went to see Spider-Man last night and was pleasantly surprised by how much the opening half hour felt like a homage to the Insomniac games. Cute touch, but you can see the logic. Yet what was REALLY surprising was that the proceeding hour and a half was basically just Super Mario Odyssey??

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Nintendo of America [Twitter/X Parody] @nintendooamerica.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

You asked AI. Disgusting. I asked Miyamoto and he didn't really give me an answer but he did show me the next Zelda game. No spoilers, but I'm a fan of what he's calling "Big Mode". Also he uses way less water than AI because I don't think I've ever seen him drink it.

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

How I feel greedily stuffing in more tantalising appointments to an already bursting Gamescom schedule

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Super Mario Galaxy Luma Feeding Frenzy

ALT: Super Mario Galaxy Luma Feeding Frenzy

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I'm back in Metal Hammer this month, introducing Love Rarely, one of the most exciting new British bands I've heard in years. If you want to read a non-blurred version of how djent, gospel and generational trauma inspired the UK’s most exciting new post-hardcore band, 'Hammer 416 is on shelves now

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

It's a point I've been trying to make for a long time: there is no good way to meet even 10% of current demand for animal products. They trash the living world, whichever way you do it. If you want to reduce your impact, switch to a plant-based diet. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Organic eggs have worse impact on climate than eggs from caged chickens

Adopting organic free-range model in UK could lead to greenhouse emissions equivalent to 2,316,000 tonnes of CO2, study suggests

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Deeply chilling stuff. This is completely unacceptable behaviour - attacking someone because you're angry about the state of a game or a studio is beyond unhinged. A sobering reminder to stay vigilante at conventions and not to be afraid to alert security to anyone who gets aggressive.

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I'm about 15 years late, but I just finished Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood and it may be my favourite anime? While it doesn't hit the highs of Evangelion or Cowboy Bebop, it's FAR more consistent. Perfectly paced, amazing characters and actually sticks the landing without feeling too convoluted

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Edward Elric: Fullmetal Alchemist Power

ALT: Edward Elric: Fullmetal Alchemist Power

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PlayStation Park @playstationpark.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

'Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty' was released on the PlayStation 2 24 years ago today in the US.

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I regret to inform you that I went full Tom Weebgan at Hyper Japan this weekend

Hyper Japan, gundam, Dan Dan Dan balloon, weeb level 1000

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I keep encountering cute little pets over here with names like 'ramen', 'sushi' and 'tofu' Really hoping there are thousands of dogs in Japan named 'Shepherd's Pie'

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Victxr Thembanyama 🗿 @chainsawmaam.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

You're telling me a Silksong dev waited a long time to come out?

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Rob DenBleyker @robdenbleyker.com · 18/07/2026

based on the trailer alone I don't think Chris Nolan even played Mario Odyssey

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

My plane has just 'tapped the land' at Amsterdam Airport in time for MagicCon! (.... This is the only MTG reference I know, send help.)

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

www.theguardian.com/games/2026/j... I played Castlevania Belmont’s Curse, an enjoyably kinetic and immensely satisfying reinvention of Konami's seminal sidescroller. It's an expectedly campy tale of crypts and curses. What I wasn't expecting, however, was a boss battle with an anime Joan of Arc...

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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse - Konami classic rises again from Paris sewers and Joan of Arc is a boss

Evil Empire creatives explain how it is playing to today’s ‘metroidvanias’ and honouring the original’s legacy with much fresh slaying to be done

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A year ago today I was sweating at the world's first Silent Hill F hands on, in a 38 degrees celcius Tokyo.

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garro30k @garro30k.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Count Binface, ready to serve as a bounty hunter in my Necromunda Collection. #CountBinface #Necromunda #Nerdlings

Count binface miniature by troublemaker games, painted by myself.

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We're six weeks out and I've already got a tonne of exciting appointments locked in for Gamescom. Looks like this year is going to be a banger!

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Pleased to say GamesTom™ is a thing once again in the year of our lord Waluigi, 2026 - as I've been invited to Gamescom for the 6th year in a row. My schedule is already beginning to fill up, so if you have anything cool to show me - or you need a hand with coverage - feel free to get in touch.

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

To celebrate punk turning 50, I spoke to some of my favourite modern punk bands about the enduring legacy of punk, power chords and provocation. Here's why punk still matters according to Pup, Militarie Gun, Daniel P Carter, Clobber and Steph P Carter of Gallows. www.shortlist.com/music/punk-5...

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The UK punk explosion changed music forever – 50 years on, the artists keeping its spirit alive explain why it still matters

Five modern punk voices pick the records, bands and moments that continue to shape the genre

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Tom Regan @grapedosmil.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Always good to log on and read my favourite gaming news site...

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A Profound Waste of Time @apwot.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

📣 Happy to say that Pre-Orders for Issue 6 are NOW LIVE! 📣 Go reserve your copy now! 👇👇👇 shop.apwot.com

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