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James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Don’t normally play X Game Defence Force but calling Control Resonant’s action one-note is madness. Some of y’all never equipped the self-ignite power then intentionally filled Dylan’s body cavities with flammable mold then detonated him like a bomb made of month-old sandwiches, and it shows

James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Fought an APC with a Chelsea Tractor and won

James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Dead pleased with all of @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social's recent features for us. If Gamescom was *my* career-first event (and not the launch of a budget Motorola phone) I'd have disintegrated into stammering particles by the second day

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James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Literally everyone at this Dover thing looks like the cheeki breeki iv damke guy

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Denshattack! - OUT NOW! @denshattack.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

no DLSS 5. just good art direction.

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James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Only just clocked that I've spent five years with RPS, as of Monday. One of Gamescom's greasiest shokodonuts shall serve as my cake.

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James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Alright, Bath, you have about 18 hours to prove I was wrong to think of you as just Expensive Cirencester.

Edwin Evans-Thirlwell @edwinet.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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I'm working on a feature about videogame art that has been falsely accused of using genAI. If it's happened to you and you'd like to share thoughts about why your work attracted suspicion, feel free to give me a bell: edwin.evansthirlwell@rockpapershotgun.com

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James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Gee RPS how come you get two @jeremypeel.bsky.social features on the front page

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James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Dreamt that Team Cherry released Sea of Sorrow footage. Woke up instead to Defence Secretary Wes Streeting. LF secret to eternal slumber

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James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Delighted to announce my personality is now based entirely around liking Denshattack

James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Argentina must be watching this match licking their lips, jesus wept

James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Can't believe I'm about to see Simon Neil, from Forza Horizon 6

James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I like the Steam Machine! Not watershed hardware like the Deck was (and not just because of the £££ issue) but as a TV PC specifically, it's lovely

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James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Can they search SA so we can have a Groverhaus/BathDoom/RIPline trilogy

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Edwin Evans-Thirlwell @edwinet.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

If you're affected by any Xbox cuts and feel it would be useful to talk to RPS about it, my email is in my bio: www.rockpapershotgun.com/authors/edwi... Some older reporting I've done of the anon sourcey variety: www.rockpapershotgun.com/former-devel... www.rockpapershotgun.com/how-embracer...

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James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Balcony plant refresh! ...all of the previous ones died

James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Finally finished my investigation into Latam game dev, ft. a bunch of interviews and loads of cool games:

James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Nerds: nintendo sux Different nerds: no it don't Me: waow a touhou remaster

James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

I don't care how dadlike it is, I can and will continue to say that it looks like we got here at just the right time

James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Certified Allan moment at EVE Fanfest

James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Any freelance writers who've got/are getting hold of a Steam Controller, I might have some paid work for ya. Email in bio

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James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Spray-painted a bug (and accidentally spoiled @lewispackwood.bsky.social's brand work, sorry Lewis)

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James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I can't remember where, but recently I read the words "Melinoe would vote Tory", and while not wrong it did ruin Hades 2 for me

James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

[Not an AF joke] I'm now deputy editor on RPS! Supporters can read all about it, which admittedly isn't much, because "I'm now deputy editor on RPS" basically covers everything www.rockpapershotgun.com/letter-from-...

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Letter From The (Deputy) Editor: Oh hey, we have one of those again

Greetings from RPS' new deputy editor (same as the old hardware editor).

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James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Don't do it, Stranger Than Heaven. Don't make me do another cookery post

James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Very intelligent cat stands in dry food bowl to get to the wet food one

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ivy! @ivy.dog · 16/03/2026

Grace Ashcroft from Resident Evil Requiem rendered with NVIDIA's DLSS 5.0 """upscaler""" with the text 'We are fucking under attack!' super imposed in the top left, and a button which reads 'Play Free' in the lower right.

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James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

It's a new month and I have new freelance budget to spend on interesting PC hardware features for RPS. Email james dot archer at rockpapershotgun dot com (ideally after reading our pitching guidelines: www.rockpapershotgun.com/how-to-pitch...)

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How to pitch an article to Rock Paper Shotgun

Want to write for Rock Paper Shotgun? We can make that happen. Here's tips to pitch to us and an idea of what articles we're looking for right now.

Tom O @vgtomo.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

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Well then. After 9 years my role of Editorial Director at Eurogamer/IGNE has been made redundant. If you’re reading this and feel I have a lot of valuable experience (I do), I’m keen to explore any opportunities (full time, consulting, other) in the games industry. I am great.

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James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

The only 30th anniversary I care about in 2026 is that of our best friend and most reliable companion, Universal Serial Bus

James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Had an article idea that would require hours of manual labour and provide zero journalistic value. Can't wait to go in Monday and pitch it