iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Oh man it's been a while. 1. I got a divorce. Yay! 2. I sold my house. Yay? 3. Moved. 4. Started my own book editing business! Yay! 5. Travel: Poconos ✅ Colorado ✅ (and then again) 🔜 Sept CA Redwoods 🔜Oct WI to see bitch 🔜Dec TLDR: I went through some SHIT, but I'm really happy now 🥰

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Really starting to love life again. Vacation to Colorado. So far I've seen beautiful views, toured CU Boulder, where I want to finish my MFA, stayed with a dear friend I met on FFXIV, and today I'm at a cute cafe, then heading to Cheyenne, where I was born. I haven't been since I was 6 months old!

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Damocles era tattoo... life while facing divorce, moving, and a whole lotta life. Who will I be when the empire falls?

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Nintendo's greed... Coulda sold me a Switch 2 with one announcement but ruined it with the requirement to buy two subscriptions. 🙃 Still might get it for Pokopia tho.

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

This is gonna be a tough day for me. In 2023, I was working my dream job at FanFest, I was at the height of my career, doing something I loved and made a difference in. Bittersweet day. Regardless, I hope everyone enjoys the keynote today <3

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

SHUT UP SHUT UP The Neva DLC dropped today. DON'T TALK TO ME I can't wait to ball my eyes out AGAIN.

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Had a movie poster gpose contest within my FC and I'm really happy with the way mine turned out!!! Picture for reference!

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

2025 has absolutely sucked. But what remains is my creative vision, and my desire to constantly better myself. Merry Christmas from me and my girl Serena ❤️

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

I'm upset. Been waiting for a new Tomb Raider forever. No Camilla. Two games coming out a year apart. Amazon. It's gonna suck and I'm not even excited =[

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

I'll meet you at the rainbow bridge, Wall-E. I love you. You were the best dog.

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

The fact that this game allows me to be creative is everything to me. Peep the tail, chakrams, and shoulders. On the right is 1 light source. The left has 6. One of the best gposes I've taken of her in a LONG time. Love my girl <3 #GPOSERS | #FFXIV

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

EXCUSE ME? HELLO? RAIN??? HELL-FUCKING-LO???? I NEED THAT VERSION OF RAIN IN MY SPOTIFY INSTANTLY. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RpW...

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Geoff's Hype Trailer for THE GAME AWARDS (Live Thursday!)

YouTube video by thegameawards

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

This made me cry. Ben really hit the nail on the head. I miss my job in video games. I've been very lucky to have several talks with Ben and he's one of the good ones. Thank you, Ben <3 www.youtube.com/shorts/Q85Ks...

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Ben Starr won the Best Supporting Performer award at the Golden Joystick Awards 2025...

YouTube video by FGS

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

FFXIV players discussing a thesis about the validity of ERP in a scholarly manner in the shitpost subreddit was not on my bingo card this year...

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

VGA nom thoughts: 1. LOL they had to give someone else a chance besides T1 and Faker for the esports categories 2. FFXIV nominated for best ongoing game is WILD 3. E33 is going to sweep a lot of these categories. 12 nominations is incredible.

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Throwback to one of the most unique and fun articles I've ever written. I loved getting to talk to Amanda Achen about her beautiful dress and the process behind making it. I miss being a journalist =( www.fanbyte.com/ffxiv/featur...

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A Dress that Flows as Beautifully as Her Voice - How FFXIV's Amanda Achen Designed the Iconic Hydaelyn Dress

Until now, fans had no idea just how much thought went into this beautiful re-imagining of Hydaelyn.

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Kinda surprising to me that no one's really talking about the massive gap between 7.4 and Savage patch. I get *why*, but I'm a little bummed lol. Do y'all think the crafters will make less money because of it?

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

I don't know how I'm ever supposed to go back to listening to #sleeptoken on Spotify after last night. Ugh. Take me back (to Eden)!

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

I have so many nuanced critiques of 7.3 and DT as a whole as far as story, visuals, and gameplay. I need someone to bring me onto a podcast or something so I can rant and rave about all the various aspects of it lol #ffxiv TLDR: Writing - god awful. Gameplay/visuals - *chef kiss*

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

I think this is one of the best gposes I've ever taken... in LOVE!!! #FFXIV | #GPOSERS | #FFXIVgpose

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Anyone punching down on a journalist for taking a shit wage has no idea what the job market for any kind of writing job (and I mean ANY writing job) looks like right now. Or honestly, the job market as a whole. Blame the companies, sure. Do not blame the writers who are struggling. Gross.

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Use film degree to get a job ❌ Use film degree to edit silly videos of OCs ✅ www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHfe...

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Serena the Kpop Star

YouTube video by JS Gaming

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Indie gamers: What's your surprise indie GOTY so far? This one is mine. It's as addictive as Balatro and Luck Be A Landlord...

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

No one tells you about the loss of identity after you're laid off from your dream job. Video games journalism is harder than ever to break into. It's why I pivoted to book editing. When people ask me what I do for work, I don't know what to tell them. I just say I'm a teacher. I'm so much more.

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Why did no one tell me Arcane was this good?

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Hi! I'm Jess. I've been a journalist for over 7 years, and I edit and write fiction novels! 🎮Video game journalist since 2018 🍎Professor at Rowan University 📺Bookish content creator (Tiktok) 📖Book editor - Hire me! 🧚‍♂️Writing my debut fantasy novel (2026)! linktr.ee/blueberrybub...

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blueberrybubbly | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree

Linktree. Make your link do more.

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Putting on my journalist hat to do some FFXIV next week for PCGamesN. I'm open to other freelance opportunities this summer, too. Email in bio! I love writing about games <3

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Applied for 26 jobs this week. They pretty much boil down to "Will write anything for food." Some places I applied to be a copywriter/proofreader at: A doctorate board, a law journal, a financial advisor school... And a place called "Hot Clucks" Really pulling for that last one... 😂

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Final Fantasy XIV Online: 60 Day Time Card Code is $26.99 at Newegg w/ code CPES2222 buff.ly/tQb5XJ5 #ad

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

So... I did a thing. I just finished my publishing class where we learned how to developmentally edit a novel, and now I want to do it for real! I'm taking 2 additional debut/indie authors to edit over the summer for free. Writers of fantasy, romantasy, YA (and more) check below for more details!

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Six One Indie @sixoneindie.com · 01/05/2025

Support independent games media. This page will be regularly updated, so please let us know if we're missing anyone. 🔗 www.sixoneindie.com/indie-games-...

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I hope all of the people commenting "good riddance" and "nothing of value was lost" enjoy being frustrated when their AI games guide is completely wrong and they can't find the correct answer to anything anymore.

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

I am simply going to perish on May 9 (and then again on Sept. 24 when I see them live)

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Sleep Token - Damocles

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Thank you to all the kind people who responded to this. Keeping my head up and definitely still writing. <3

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Dear #writers of Bsky. I entered a contest in grad school (in the non-fic genre, which was a new venture for me) and I felt *really* good about my piece, but didn't even get an honorable mention. I could use just about any words of encouragement right now because brain says "you suck" rn.

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I guarantee you I'm on that blacklist because I asked for more money because $13 (what I was offered) per article is a sweatshop rate and I refused to be a part of it no matter how desperate I was. www.thewrap.com/valnet-labor...

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Valnet Blues: How Online Porn Pioneer Hassan Youssef Built a Digital Media 'Sweatshop'

The owner of entertainment websites Screen Rant, Collider, CBR and MovieWeb faces a lawsuit over exploitative work conditions.

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I don't give a shit about anything else this patch. I only care about corn.

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Someone on the other app called books written by misogynistic men "dick lit" and I'm never not calling it that now.

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Jessica Scharnagle @jessicascharnagle.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Esports friends! It is that time of year! My students need to interview someone who has worked (or is working) in esports. If you are interested in being interviewed, please fill out this form for me. Shouldn't take more than a minute or two. Plz repost! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Esports Reporting Interviewee Interest

Each semester, I teach Esports Reporting, a class where students must reach out to an interview an esports professional of their choosing. To help them, I put together a running list of names and cont...

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