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Miranda Sanchez

@havokrose.bsky.social
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Executive Editor of Guides at IGN and Podcast Unlocked member Into books, beer, stationery, cats, video games, and writing. She/her

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Brian Altano @brianaltano.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Still have a few more projects going up before my last day at IGN this Friday. All of them really special to me. One of them a 44 minute long conversation with legendary artist and director @realgdt.bsky.social. Hope you all enjoy this! I'm really proud of it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgCM...
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Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
OpenAI and Microsoft admitted LLMs are predatory tech built on “an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions,” and the “largest theft of labor in human history.” An internal Microsoft document said AI has created a “doom loop” that is killing “the entire web.” www.404media.co/doom-loop-op...
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‘Doom Loop’: OpenAI and Microsoft Admits LLMs Are Destroying the Web and Built on Theft
"Millions of people around the world will soon consider large models ‘hoovering up’ all their work to be an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions."
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Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
i wrote about pokemon cards for teen vogue!!! a big, 5,000 word story about how we got to this point, and how the community has changed (and stuck together!) through it all www.teenvogue.com/story/pokemo...
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Pokémon Cards Became a Billion-Dollar Industry. Then Came the Armed Robberies
How an innocent hobby became a target of armed robbery, break-ins, and six-figure heists.
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Brendan Graeber @raggafragga.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I reviewed Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and I’m happy to say it’s quite an amazing and ambitious tactical experience. Over a hundred hours spent and I still have so much more to see in its wonderfully diverse story paths.
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Eddie García @egprchamp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It’s HHM! As the industry falters, I’m lucky to have a role in games. As a Latino, even more fortunate as simply put, not many of us exist in games. If you’re reading this, I’m asking you to be an ally. Whether at an event or in a boardroom, please support and speak up for your Latino colleagues 🫶🏼
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Kiana Mai @kianamai.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
FULLY ANIMATED EPISODE 1 IS OUT NOWWWW 🌟 youtu.be/6_7L80WaIuU?...
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Pretty Pretty Please I Don’t Want to be a Magical Girl (EP.01 ANIMATED)
YouTube video by Kiana Khansmith
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Miranda Sanchez @havokrose.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I thought I was gonna be out of town so I didnt try to get a badge and now ;_;
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Mark Medina @markmedina.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We got the full GTA 6 gameplay showcase here on IGN just in case anyone missed the Netflix premiere! youtu.be/wSm9GTUttBs?...
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GTA 6 (Grand Theft Auto 6) - Official Extended Gameplay
YouTube video by IGN
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Eric Sapp @ericsapp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Big GTA day means big GTA art 🎨
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Justin Davis @errorjustin.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
GTA 6 Exclusive Preview www.ign.com/articles/gta...
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We Saw More of GTA 6, and Rockstar’s New Open World Feels Less Like a Game and More Like a Place
We visited Rockstar HQ to watch the devs play GTA 6 – what we saw was like stepping into a parallel universe.
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TAHK0 @tahk0.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
someone has been posting pictures of their tiny pikachu plush on a tiny moped
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IGN @ign.com · 27/08/2026
Rockstar Games finally pulls back the curtain on Grand Theft Auto 6 today, and IGN will be reporting live. bit.ly/4gFtqzV
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Miranda Sanchez @havokrose.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
An angel has ascended 😭😭😭😭
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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com
NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

 

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000). 

 

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

 

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.         

 

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
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Miranda Sanchez @havokrose.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
ZORK ZORK ZORK
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404 Media @404media.co · 17/08/2026
EXCLUSIVE: 404 Media placed a tracking device in a shipment of rare books to see which AI company was buying it, and found an Amazon facility where Amazon scans and destroys books. @evystadium.bsky.social has more. Investigation by @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social here: www.404media.co/we-tracked-a...
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Bo Moore @usebomswisely.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
13,000+ people asked Twitch to disable generative AI tools or training by default, more than 50 times the number of votes on the next-most popular feature request. Twitch didn't listen. www.ign.com/articles/twi...
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Twitch Now Trains Amazon's Generative AI Models On Your Channel By Default – Here's How To Turn It Off
Twitch has rolled out a new "feature" that trains Amazon's generative AI content models on its users' channels. The setting can be disabled, but it's turned on by default.
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MICHAEL HIGHAM @brazyazn.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Nicole did our Big Walk review!! it's a fantastic read that touches on how powerful (and important) it is developing that specific language and naming things to navigate Big Walk - it's a lovely perspective i'll be thinking about for a good long while! READ 📰: www.ign.com/articles/big...
the big walk ducks stacked on each other holding an IGN 9 logo
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IGN @ign.com · 07/08/2026
The Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC is out now! Check out our guide for everything you need to know, including what new Pokemon you can expect to find: bit.ly/4fTFg95
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Kodansha USA @kodansha.us · 22/07/2026
To help celebrate 10 years of Kamome Shirahama #WitchHatAtelier, we've got a digital gift available for the next 24 hours (12:01am 7/22 - 11:59pm 7/22 PDT) only - log into your Kodansha.us account (or sign up for one) and you can claim a FREE digital copy of Vol 1!
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Anna Megill @annamegill.com · 17/07/2026
Our senior writer roles are still open and accepting applications but may not be for long! If you were thinking about applying, get those resumes in 🦾 www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/2217...
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CD PROJEKT RED | Award-Winning Creator of Story-Driven RPGs
As the team behind The Witcher 4, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, we create revolutionary RPGs with memorable stories that inspire gamers.
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Supergiant Games @supergiantgames.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
If you can't get enough of The Odyssey this weekend, you could always pay a visit to the Underworld of Hades!⛵️ Do say hello to everyone if you stop by.
Just some nobody from Hades IIThe Witch of Changing from Hades IIThe Cyclops from Hades IIThe singing sea monster from Hades II
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Casey DeFreitas @shinycaseyd.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I went to Riot Games HQ back during SGF and went hands-on with Riftbound: Vendetta! I also got a ton of insight from senior designer Jon Moormann, so I wrote *two* articles: 1. Why Kennen, Akali, and Jayce were chosen as the first opposite domain ambassadors: www.ign.com/articles/ven...
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Vendetta Preview: Why Riftbound’s Design Team Chose Kennen, Akali, and Jayce for the First Opposing Domain Legends - IGN
Riftbound senior designer Jon Moormann explained a little bit about why the team chose who they did to be the first ambassadors of these new color combos, Purple/Yellow, Red/Green, and Blue/Orange, an...
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MICHAEL HIGHAM @brazyazn.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
i got ~1.5 hours w/ Beast of Reincarnation and loved what i played! i see some NieR, Sekiro, a bit of FF7R and i feel the Princess Mononoke parallels - it's Game Freak's best chance to break out of Pokémon's shadow. my preview ⤵️ 📰: www.ign.com/articles/bea... 📺: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUqt...
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Beast of Reincarnation: The Final Preview
YouTube video by IGN
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Faith @faithschaffer.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
beep boop 🛰️
Ink drawing- side profile of a cyborg sitting in a spaceship and wired into the controls. She has wings, which kicks ass honestly
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Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
for 404 media, i wrote about video game clones—who makes them, how they make them, and where the line gets drawn between inspiration and cloning
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*lexie @lleyksie.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
hm yes. snowy owls
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Mitch Dyer @mitchyd.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
I've been out of games press for 10+ years (!) but gamedev has only deepened my love for thoughtful work in the space. Thanks @bradshankar.bsky.social for letting me gush about my favorite critics, creativity, Crossfire, making Star Wars for my dad, and more. 🥰
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Todd in the Shadows @shadowtodd.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
MEXICO VS. ENGLAND LET'S GOOOOOO
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Witchchild129 @brainchild129.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
It's happening. youtu.be/TL-IGyJGf-w
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The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy At All | Official Teaser | Crunchyroll
YouTube video by Crunchyroll
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Mark Medina @markmedina.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
This is the fault of Ms. @havokrose.bsky.social
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Miranda Sanchez @havokrose.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Guess I'm watching City of God this weekend. Also, if you love anime (and games!) and don't follow Isaiah, fix that right now. Excellent work as always!!!
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Brendan Graeber @raggafragga.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Deltarune Chapter 5 was a blast, and it's ending was not what I was expecting. I decided to write up my thoughts about the chapter and where things seem to be heading to next www.ign.com/articles/del...
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Deltarune’s Chapter 5 Has Finally Arrived and Its Not What I Expected at All – but the More I Think About It, the More Brilliant It Becomes
Deltarune Chapter 5 may initially seem like "filler", but dig into its nuanced story beats and you'll find a fantastic, unexpected continuation of Kris and Susie's journey.
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Mitchell Saltzman @jurassicrabbit.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
I made a video summarizing the experience of playing in the New Challengers Tournament! Check it: youtu.be/6Xpy0UVKQpE?...
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How IGN Won a Team Fighting Game Tournament - Street Fighter 6 New Challengers
YouTube video by IGN
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io9 @io9.com · 26/06/2026
Turns Out Things Could've Ended Up Much Worse for David in 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners'
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Turns Out Things Could've Ended Up Much Worse for David in 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners'
Writer Bartosz Sztybor reveals that an alternative 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' ending gave David a different fate.
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Boreal Tenebrae @boreal-tenebrae.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
You should Wishlist Boreal Tenebrae if you like: • The Rural Surrealism of Twin Peaks • The fixed cameras of old Final Fantasy • The Dream Logic of Yume Nikki • The Energy and Melancholy of FLCL • The Small Town Relationships of Night in the Woods #YumeNikki #TwinPeaks #NightInTheWoods #FLCL
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Chris Tapsell @christapsell.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Would be very keen for us to get a genuine idea of what's happened at Bungie, and understand what that's been like to go through as a developer. I would imagine: not great! Also imagine there are nuances that deserve to be unpicked properly. Connor has handled similar stories with excellent care:
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Mark Medina @markmedina.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Here on the IGN Guides team, we care about the MOST important aspect of every video game. The outfits. 💅
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Miranda Sanchez @havokrose.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
OKAY FINE I'll download Love and Deepspace. @rachelweber.bsky.social got me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpHP...
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I Play Everything—So How Did Love and Deepspace Take Over My Life?
YouTube video by IGN
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maddie ★ othatsraspberry @othatsraspberry.com · 21/06/2026
🐭 this month's patreon theme! 🐭 she's a mouse! she's a hollower! and she's SO COOL!! this month's designs celebrate Mina the Hollower and all the weird little guys she runs into on her journey. 🍁☠️ be a new or current member by june 30 to receive these! 💌 www.patreon.com/c/othatsrasp...
June Desings: Mina the Hollower
Postcard featuring Mina and her whip
Sticker sheet featuring Mina dancing with Grinnsly, BONE UP!, Mina reading with glasses, vial, gem, Klumpy, singing cat ghost, dead leaf and sad friends, Mina with whip
Subscribe by June 30 to receive them!
*designs subject to small changes or adjustments
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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
I'm in love with the opening for "Tiempos Hibridos", a Mexican indie animated series project by Beto Irigoyen. >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcIP...
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Matthew Reynolds @mattreyn.games · 19/06/2026
Know retro? Know news? Time Extension is hiring a news editor:
timeextension.com
Site News: Want To Work On Time Extension? Now's Your Chance
We're looking for a talented and experienced News Editor to join the team
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Rebekah Valentine @duckvalentine.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
just saw someone reference this scene to explain why genAI is bad even if it saves time and this is actually an incredible unwitting metaphor: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYeN...
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Neptune's Spatula
YouTube video by Carissa Gardner
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Zaire @zeestermeester.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
If anyone is looking to hire a Peabody and BAFTA winning senior writer, I am looking for work. I’ve got six years experience in games. Everything from indie to AAA. I am not married to staying in games. I am hoping to relocate to the Bay Area. I am keeping my ears to the ground.
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MICHAEL HIGHAM @brazyazn.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
my thoughts on Stranger Than Heaven's new combat system after playing it for about an hour: www.ign.com/articles/str... i know it's tiring to call everything that's slower, challenging "soulslike" but that *is* the vibe. also, while it's clunky imo i think the individual limb control stuff is neat
Stranger Than Heaven boss fight in the 1943 Osaka scenario
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IGN @ign.com · 11/06/2026
Looking for a UK-based strategy guide writer to join IGN's team. 🚨 Coolest job ever alert!!! 🚨 We need help keeping our decades-deep game guides archive up-to-date! Apply here: bit.ly/3Q8Y7nW
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Miranda Sanchez @havokrose.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I've only just begun The Heart of the Nhaga, but hot dang it rules.
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Mark Medina @markmedina.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
IGN is hiring for a UK based guides writer! This is a full time remote role with a focus on keeping our decades-deep game guides archive up-to-date! Apply here! www.ziffdavis.com/careers/jobs...
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Search Jobs - Ziff Davis
We hire only the best and brightest because we know it takes great people to make a great company. We embrace the power of collaboration, have an entrepreneurial spirit and promote a work environment ...
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Kurbs @kkurbs.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Please Use AI
PLEASE USE AI
Shawn Smucker
Be sure to use Al when making your next, I don't know, meal plan, for example. Definitely do not call your friend who loves to cook and ask her for her favorite recipes or tips or ways to save time making meals, because you will end
up talking for longer than you had hoped, hearing, perhaps, about her father's cancer diagnosis or how lonely she's been or even what she's planted in her spring garden and then lost with the early frost.
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