Sam Hallahan @hallafyre.bsky.social · 15/08/2026perfectly said. it's been almost a year since I was laid off I had passion but it never mattered. now I don't know if I even hold the same dream that I got to live for a few years, all because of greed and flawed foundations I don't love this industry; I loved what it was when I grew up with it 020
Reposted by Sam HallahanJade King ✍️ OPEN FOR WORK @konayma6.bsky.social · 10/08/2026I got laid off! 👋 There was no chance to say goodbye to my colleagues of several years before Valnet deactivated everything so I’ll just say it was a huge pleasure to be part of trying to build something unique within the games media landscape despite going up against so many challenges. 6440578
Reposted by Sam HallahanChris Hayner @haynerland.com · 23/05/2026I’ll say this about @thegamerweb.bsky.social. Some of the absolute best and most driven folks I’ve ever worked with. They deserve to be treated like the bright spots in games journalism they are. Not like this. 0104
Reposted by Sam HallahanAllyson Cochran @allysoncochran.bsky.social · 14/05/2026The game that made me miss driving is also the one that let me deliver ramen at 140 mph through Tokyo. I reviewed Forza Horizon 6, and I fear Playground Games may have cooked. ⊹ ࣪ ˖͙͘͡★ www.thegamer.com/forza-horizo...thegamer.comForza Horizon 6 Review: Japan Marks A New Peak For The Open World RacerTokyo's neon streets, snowy mountain roads, and endlessly satisfying driving make Forza Horizon 6 the strongest entry in the series yet. 051
Reposted by Sam HallahanAllyson Cochran @allysoncochran.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Zelda Day at TheGamer is officially in full swing! 💚🫶 I got to chat with Princess Zelda’s voice actor about everything from her super-secret audition to shaping Zelda into the incredibly hopeful, layered icon we know her to be today. The full interview . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ www.thegamer.com/zeldas-voice...thegamer.comZelda's Voice Actor On Why The Character Is A Symbol Of HopeI spoke with Patricia Summersett about voicing Princess Zelda, from her secretive audition to shaping a more nuanced version of the iconic character. 084
Reposted by Sam HallahanSanti Leguiza @santileguiza.com · 16/04/2026youtu.be/pc2NggI8drQ?... For @pcgamer.com , I wrote the script for this helpful video about Fortnite: Save The World! It was my first time doing scriptwriting and I had a blast with it (I also provided the footage, so you can see me suck at it.) Take a look!youtu.beFortnite Save the World PvE mode: Your complete guideYouTube video by PC Gamer 033
Reposted by Sam HallahanAllyson Cochran @allysoncochran.bsky.social · 09/04/2026I’m a fraud (rhythm-wise), but Dead As Disco is enabling my delusions anyway 😌💃 Here are my thoughts from my hands-on preview. @gepugg.bsky.social’s high score is safe… for now! www.thegamer.com/dead-as-disc...thegamer.comI’m A Fraud, And Dead As Disco Is My EnablerMy hands-on Dead As Disco preview proves you can look cool in a rhythm game, no actual rhythm required. 073
Reposted by Sam HallahanSanti Leguiza @santileguiza.com · 24/03/2026If you don't care about layoffs, especially an amount of people like this, I'm sorry but you're a ghoul, not a human. What's worse, if you say you don't care while holding a position of power of any kind, then you're certainly the worst possible choice for a role like that. 091
Reposted by Sam HallahanAllyson Cochran @allysoncochran.bsky.social · 11/03/2026John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando feels like someone turned an ’80s horror movie into a co-op zombie shooter and then poured synth music all over it. My review! .✦ ݁˖ www.thegamer.com/john-carpent...thegamer.comJohn Carpenter's Toxic Commando Review: Loud In Its Love To '80s Horror ExcessToxic Commando doesn't reinvent the zombie shooter, but its chaotic co-op action and retro horror energy make it a blast. 1246
Reposted by Sam HallahanSanti Leguiza @santileguiza.com · 05/03/2026No level of nepotism should ever feed a power trip in any workplace, and your position should never make you abusive towards your coworkers. Always treat your peers with respect because you can be sure they will talk to each other. You're as expendable as they are in the eyes of your employer. 091
Reposted by Sam HallahanAllyson Cochran @allysoncochran.bsky.social · 09/02/2026I had the chance to sit down with Blizzard’s Hearthstone team to see how they reimagined Warcraft’s end-of-the-world storyline for the card game. The devs apparently love making us feel the end of the world. My interview ✧˚ · . www.thegamer.com/hearthstone-...thegamer.com"We Wanted To Go Big": The Hearthstone Team On How Cataclysm Reimagines Warcraft Lore In A Dark New TimelineI sat down with Blizzard’s Hearthstone team to explore Cataclysm, from art and mechanics to reimagining Warcraft’s most consequential moment. 073
Reposted by Sam HallahanAllyson Cochran @allysoncochran.bsky.social · 04/02/2026I went hands-on with Overwatch Season One at Blizzard HQ and played all five new heroes. Yes, Jetpack Cat is real. Yes, she rules. Here are my thoughts! ˚⟡˖ ࣪ www.thegamer.com/overwatch-se...thegamer.comI've Played Overwatch's Five New Heroes, And They're A Bold Leap Forward For The Hero ShooterI went hands-on with Overwatch’s new heroes, and here’s why Season One might be the game’s boldest update yet. 031
Reposted by Sam HallahanAllyson Cochran @allysoncochran.bsky.social · 26/01/2026I traveled to LA last week for a hands-on preview of Highguard. What I expected: another free-to-play shooter in a crowded genre. What I played: a uniquely fun PvP raid shooter, and one I couldn’t stop thinking about after. My full impressions ↓ ⋆·˚ ༘ * www.thegamer.com/highguard-sh...thegamer.comRemember Highguard, That New Shooter Announced At The Game Awards? It Actually RulesHighguard might’ve drawn backlash at The Game Awards, but my hands-on preview shows it’s a unique, fun PvP Raid Shooter you won’t want to miss. 051
Reposted by Sam HallahanAllyson Cochran @allysoncochran.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Under all the mechanical violence, MIO: Memories In Orbit is a gentle game about caring for a broken world. It just makes you earn every feeling. My full review! ↓ ⋆。°✩ www.thegamer.com/mio-memories...thegamer.comMIO: Memories In Orbit Review - Brutal In Beautiful WatercolorMIO: Memories in Orbit will punish every mistake, then reward you with some of the prettiest Metroidvania gameplay in years. 193
Reposted by Sam HallahanSanti Leguiza @santileguiza.com · 14/01/2026I'm starting the year with a new byline, and of course, a Warframe article, because I know my shit! For @escapistmag.bsky.social, I wrote a guide about how to get and best build Uriel, the latest Warframe added in The Old Peace update. Give it a read! www.escapistmagazine.com/warframe-uri...escapistmagazine.comBest Warframe Uriel build: How to get The Old Peace Frame and best ways to use itWarframe’s latest addition, Uriel, is a powerful new tool. Here’s the best Uriel build to make the most out of him. 3155
Sam Hallahan @hallafyre.bsky.social · 22/10/2025In light of being laid off from TheGamer today, I don't intend to let my passions die out. I'll continue to create work independently, and keep that excitement for whatever opportunities come my way in the future. This was a dream career, and I'm not done with it yet. 2307
Reposted by Sam HallahanAllyson Cochran @allysoncochran.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Turns out I’m great at managing dinosaurs and terrible at keeping fences intact. My Jurassic World Evolution 3 review is up: www.thegamer.com/jurassic-wor...thegamer.comJurassic World Evolution 3 Review - A Stunning Sequel For Dinosaur Park FansGod, I love dinosaurs. 042
Reposted by Sam HallahanAllyson Cochran @allysoncochran.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Aaron Keller and Alec Dawson about Season 18 - new Stadium heroes, 60 Perks, and Wuyang. 🧡 Overwatch 2 keeps inventing, and I’m here for it. My interview: www.thegamer.com/overwatch-2-...thegamer.comWhy Overwatch 2 Season 18 Is Bringing Massive Changes, According To Its DirectorsOverwatch 2 Season 18 adds new heroes, Stadium updates, and 60+ Perks. Directors Keller and Dawson reveal how these changes reshape the game. 031
Reposted by Sam HallahanSanti Leguiza @santileguiza.com · 18/08/2025Ok, so. I've been let go of my job at TheGamer. If you're looking for a gaming journalist with 7+ years of experience in the field and 3 years of experience as an editor, just hit me up at synchrocolt@gmail.com, or check santileguiza.com to read my work! 20110106
Reposted by Sam HallahanSanti Leguiza @santileguiza.com · 29/07/2025SIKE! This is my final Tennocon piece. It's a love letter to the event and the @warframe.com community, and I also included some little tidbits I got from the lovely folks working in the game as I was interviewing them during the trip. Hope you enjoy it! www.thegamer.com/tennocon-202...thegamer.comTennocon 2025: Love, Passion, Community, And Space NinjasHere's a love letter to Tennocon and the Warframe community. 2219
Reposted by Sam HallahanSanti Leguiza @santileguiza.com · 28/07/2025My last Tennocon 2025 interview! I had the pleasure of talking with @kathrynkingsley.bsky.social and @cavalorn.bsky.social about all things Warframe and the journey of the Drifter and the Operator. Check it out! www.thegamer.com/two-journeys...thegamer.comTwo Journeys And An Ever-Growing Warframe Story - Kathryn Ann Kingsley And Adrian Bott Tennocon 2025 InterviewWe sat down with Kat Kingsley and Adrian Bott to talk about Warframe's upcoming content. 0179
Reposted by Sam HallahanSanti Leguiza @santileguiza.com · 24/07/2025More Tennocon interviews! This time I got the pleasure to talk about Soulframe with @georgespanos.bsky.social @spaceysarah.bsky.social @de-scott.bsky.social and Geoff Crookes. Give it a look! www.thegamer.com/finding-the-...thegamer.comFinding The Soul In Soulframe - Intwerview With Geoff Crookes, Sarah Asselin, George Spanos, And Scott McGregorWe talked with the people behind Soulframe about the upcoming content for the game. 0148
Reposted by Sam HallahanSanti Leguiza @santileguiza.com · 23/07/2025My third Tennocon piece is an interview with the amazingly talented cast of Warframe VAs @ameliatyler.bsky.social @alphatakahashi.bsky.social @elsielovelock.bsky.social, Kevin Afghani, and Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge! I had a lot of fun in this one, take a look! www.thegamer.com/behind-the-h...thegamer.comBehind The Hex - Tennocon 2025 Interview With The Warframe:1999 Voice ActorsWe sat down to have a chat with the Warframe:1999 voice actors. 0108
Reposted by Sam HallahanSanti Leguiza @santileguiza.com · 23/07/2025Here's my second piece of Tennocon 2025, and this time I had the pleasure to talk with @de-danielle.bsky.social and @zachmckone.bsky.social about the Community Team at DE and their amazing work! www.thegamer.com/tennocon-202...thegamer.comThe Joy Of A Community That Never Stops - Tennocon Interview With Danielle Sokolowski And Zach McKoneWe talked with Danielle Sokolowski and Zach McKone about the Warframe community and their work. 12410
Reposted by Sam HallahanSanti Leguiza @santileguiza.com · 17/06/2025My review of Date Everything! is up! I had a blast playing through this amazing visual novel, and if you love dating simulators with beautifully written characters, you should definitely check this one out! www.thegamer.com/date-everyth...thegamer.comDate Everything! Review - Becoming Acquainted With My AppliancesNow I'm hoping they call for a second date. 0196
Reposted by Sam HallahanSanti Leguiza @santileguiza.com · 06/05/2025Aaaand we're up! My first Gamescom Latam 2025 interview is here, and I had the pleasure to chat with Gustavo Steinberg, Rodrigo Terra, and Patricia Sato, to discuss about the event's evolution over the last few years and how it affects the region at large. www.thegamer.com/gamescom-lat...thegamer.comGamescom Latam 2025 Interview - Reaching New Heights In Latin AmericaWe sat down with the folks of Gamescom Latam and Abragames to talk about the 2025 edition of this event! 01611
Reposted by Sam HallahanSanti Leguiza @santileguiza.com · 31/03/2025Another feature, this time I got to talk about my love for Skyrim and why is it good to let go of some things. www.thegamer.com/love-lost-st...thegamer.comFor Love's Sake, Please Stop Making New Versions Of Old GamesWell done guys, you made Lord Alfred Tennyson disappointed now. 0107
Reposted by Sam HallahanSanti Leguiza @santileguiza.com · 24/03/2025My first op-ed in years! I'm trying to dip more into features and thought pieces, so I began by yapping about my new player experience in Fragpunk. www.thegamer.com/fragpunk-cas...thegamer.comFragPunk Is Making Casuals CompetitiveIt’s me, I’m Casuals. 0169
Reposted by Sam HallahanSanti Leguiza @santileguiza.com · 14/03/2025As we come very close to the Techrot Encore update, I had the pleasure of chatting with @moitoi.bsky.social about the work of the community team, the warframe playerbase itself, and what's coming soon! Give it a read! www.thegamer.com/warframe-tec...thegamer.comLet's Hear It For The Band! - Warframe: Techrot Encore Interview With Megan EverettWe sat down with Megan Everett to talk about Warframe: Techrot Encore. 01510
Reposted by Sam HallahanSanti Leguiza @santileguiza.com · 12/03/2025I had the pleasure to chat with @pabloalonso.bsky.social about the upcoming Warframe: Techrot Encore update, the lessons learned post-'1999', and the ever-improving New Player Experience. Take a look! www.thegamer.com/warframe-tec...thegamer.comTechrot Takes The Stage - Warframe Interview With Pablo AlonsoWe sat down with Design Director Pablo Alonso to talk about Warframe: Techrot Encore! 078
Sam Hallahan @hallafyre.bsky.social · 03/02/2025my pride and joy, and the cause of a terrible sleep pattern www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO6t...youtube.comShould You Buy Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2? | GOODBUYYouTube video by TheGamer 010
Sam Hallahan @hallafyre.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is history in the making, and is a return to form for RPGs. www.thegamer.com/kingdom-come...thegamer.comKingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Review - History In The MakingHenry's come to see us, again! 110
Reposted by Sam HallahanGepugg @gepugg.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Wrote a little eulogy for MultiVersus, which I wish I was sadder about instead of being completely unsurprised www.thegamer.com/multiversus-...thegamer.comI Wish I Cared More About MultiVersus Going Offline AgainMultiVersus was once my favourite live-service game, but its demise was simply inevitable. 0102
Sam Hallahan @hallafyre.bsky.social · 10/01/20257 years ago I played Kingdom Come: Deliverance as a fan. Today, I get to share some early thoughts on the sequel, and there's so much more I can't wait to share next month. www.thegamer.com/kingdom-come...thegamer.comKingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Preview - Kingdom Come, Kingdom Come AgainHear ye, hear ye, you can pet the dog. 010