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Jesse Schedeen

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Can't wait till I'm old enough to feel ways about stuff.

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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
My low tire pressure light came on this morning, so I guess it’s officially fall.
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Bo Moore @usebomswisely.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
My team had a huge content day today on IGN, covering the launch of Valve's Steam Frame. So this seems like a good time as any to say that I was affected by today's layoffs.
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IGN Creators Guild @ignunion.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We are tired of posting statements like these.
Today was an awful day at IGN. We were blindsided by the layoff of four union members and many more people across the organization who contributed years of their careers to making IGN an unparalleled voice in games and entertainment. 

With each successive layoff, core parts of IGN’s operation continue to be stripped away. Today, IGN has decided to do away with many of our talented producers, editors, hosts, and other crucial roles, both within and out of the union. How many layoffs will occur before we no longer recognize the company we work for and the content that we make? 


While we recognize the challenges the media industry is facing as a whole, it is difficult to understand how laying off valuable employees better positions us to meet those challenges. In turn, remaining employees bear additional workloads worsened by anxiety over the ever-looming threat of another layoff.

We are devastated, angry, and heartbroken for our colleagues.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Sounds like it's just as well I didn't buy a PS5 to play Wolverine.
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Melissa Gira Grant @melissagiragrant.com · 04/09/2026
thinking about all the young people who left ban states and came to New York for care, and now
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
As the last universally beloved and nonproblematic celebrity left standing, we need to protect Weird Al at all costs.
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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton, among a thousand other amazing things she did in her life, gifted over 330 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the world, but you can support the program today to keep it going imaginationlibrary.com
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library | USA, UK, IE, CA, AU
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Well, folks, it's been years since I last wrote a proper comic book review, but I finally decided to change that this week. I figured I might as well get back into the game by taking a look at all three books in Oni Press' Archie relaunch. ign.com/articles/arc...
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Is Oni Press' Ambitious Reboot of Archie a Success? We Rate and Review All Three New Archie Comics Series
We check out the first issues of all three of Oni Press' rebooted Archie comics and find that one series rises above the rest.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
One of the fundamental flaws of the Fox X-Men series is that most of the movies couldn't care less about anyone who wasn't Wolverine or Magneto, so I guess it's a good sign that neither character is in the reboot.
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Joey Esposito @joeyesposito.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
11 days to go, 53% funded — once you check it out, you TOO will be like www.kickstarter.com/projects/joe...
dylan jax from SHITKICKERS saying "fuck yeah this rules!"

Shitkickers is now funding on kickstarter
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Is it Dunesday yet?
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IGN Creators Guild @ignunion.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
IGN Entertainment is refusing to pay its workers the wages we deserve, even as we make #IGNLive the event that it is this weekend. So we left a message that can’t be ignored. And you should too. Let our upper management know that you support us by sending them an email here: bit.ly/4e2uUCP
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IGN Creators Guild @ignunion.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Today, the IGNCG sent this letter to our President of Ziff Davis Gaming & Entertainment to demand pay that reflects the rate of inflation in our contract. Please join us in asking @errorjustin.bsky.social, @peer-ign.bsky.social, @corradimus.bsky.social, and @yprough.bsky.social to pay us fairly.
Yael,

“Consistent with our commitments, we respect the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining, and we will engage in good faith with collective bargaining groups.”


That is what the Ziff Davis Labor Rights Policy states. And for the most part, that is how IGN has conducted itself throughout the negotiations over the IGN Creators Guild’s first contract. The process has been cordial and productive. Until now. The company’s most recent proposal regarding the unit's yearly wage increases is disrespectful to your staff.

To put it plainly: IGN's offer to the union doesn't keep up with inflation, which continues to rise. Our current proposal, which steps down from 4.5% to 4% over the course of the contract, is more than reasonable. To assert that a 2.5-3% yearly increase in salaries is acceptable in 2026, when the average rate of inflation over the past five years has been 4.2%, is insulting. What you are telling us is that IGN is more comfortable subsidizing its bottom line with the value of our salaries than putting us in a position of security so that we can focus on what really matters: making great content for a brand we care so deeply about.

For this offer to be even less than what the Ziff Davis Creator’s Guild received in their contract when they ratified it in 2021 is just as insulting. IGN is the most stable and successful brand of the gaming division by multiple measures. We deserve wages that reflect the value we bring to this organization. We demand it. 

If you want to finish this contract, pay us fairly. 

Sincerely,
The IGN Creators Guild
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jimjimman.bsky.social @jimjimman.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Here's the link. Thank you to any and all who contribute to my little fundraiser, even if that contribution is only a repost. It still helps a lot. ✌️ connect.vestwell.com/gifting/cala...
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jimjimman.bsky.social @jimjimman.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Hi all, I'm Jim. My online friends know me as jimjimman. 😂 I have Spinal Muscular Atrophy. I'm trying to raise some money to pay for a backup manual wheelchair in case my motorized wheelchair breaks down. The state of Louisiana and Medicaid don't pay for backups, so I'm looking for a little help.
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IGN Creators Guild @ignunion.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
It's been a ✨while✨ since we've posted, huh? That's because our Bargaining team has been DEEP in negotiations over our first contract for over a year now. But we're finally getting towards the end, and we're hopeful that we can come to a fair agreement! I mean how could you say no to these faces?
A beautiful collage of IGNCG members (and our lovely rep) in a Zoom meeting, prepping to negotiate a fair contract for their coworkers.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
#AbolishICE
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
I've been a registered Democrat for a few years, but today feels like a good day to revert to unaffiliated. Maybe sign up with the DSA for good measure.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
The Mandalorian and Grogu is going to underperform, only now they won't have GTA to blame. www.ign.com/articles/gta...
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GTA 6 Is Delayed Again Until November 2026 - IGN
Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed until November 19, 2026.
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Joey Esposito @joeyesposito.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
only $852 left until this beautiful nightmare can haunt the printed page!!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/joe...
Madam McQuillen with a glowing floating book in front of her victims, art by Pandamusk
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Don't threaten me with a good time.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Hasbro was kind enough to send a Fantastic Four goody box, much of which has already been claimed by my kids.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
This depresses me more than I would have expected given that I haven't played Rock Band since the PS3 days. It feels like yet another cool and necessary thing in the industry is being snuffed out.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Waiting for a retraction and apology, @wsj.com
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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
✨excuse our pixie dust✨ Pickety Witch is now officially migrated from nazistack to Ghost. I am blessed to have had so many people ask how they could help. For now, that answer is subscribing here, whether free or paid 🖤 www.picketywitch.com/guess-whos-b...
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Guess Who's Back...
Hello, beautiful coven. It's been a good, long while and, if I'm being entirely frank, I'd hoped our reconnection would be on better terms. But, here we are! And, yes, things do look differently than ...
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
I guess I don't need to bother making time for the Valiant relaunch books.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Our Top 25 Superman Comics list was long overdue for an update, and with the Superman movie hitting digital today, I finally sat down to make that happen. Now it's a Top 30 list, with a few more recent gems added in. www.ign.com/articles/top...
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The 30 Best Superman Comics and Graphic Novels - IGN
The Man of Steel is the most recognizable and iconic superhero of all time. These are the comics that got him there.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
I had a chance to read an early copy of Star Trek: The Last Starship #1 and was immediately taken by it. Very much a Star Trek comic for 2025. It's also a great starting point if you've ever been curious about the Trek books but have no idea where to dive in.
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IGN Creators Guild @ignunion.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Ziff Davis just reported their "strongest quarterly revenue growth since 2021," up 9.8% to $352.2M, with gaming and entertainment up 7.5% YOY. So why were 8 of our members and 23 members of @zdcreatorsguild.bsky.social just laid off? bit.ly/3H0Osvb
SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Q2 2025 quarterly revenues increased 9.8% to $352.2 million compared to $320.8 million for Q2 2024.

Income from operations increased 17.2% to $33.5 million compared to $28.6 million for Q2 2024.

Net income (1) decreased to $26.3 million compared to $36.9 million for Q2 2024.

Net income per diluted share (1) decreased to $0.62 in Q2 2025 compared to $0.77 for Q2 2024.

Adjusted EBITDA (2) for the quarter increased 11.8% to $107.7 million compared to $96.3 million for Q2 2024.

Adjusted net income (2) decreased to $51.6 million compared to $53.7 million for Q2 2024.

Adjusted net income per diluted share (1)(2) (or “Adjusted diluted EPS”) for the quarter increased 5.1% to $1.24 compared to $1.18 for Q2 2024.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $57.1 million in Q2 2025 compared to $50.6 million in Q2 2024. Free cash flow (2) was $26.9 million in Q2 2025 compared to $25.1 million in Q2 2024.

Ziff Davis deployed approximately $11.4 million for current and prior year acquisitions during the quarter and $33.9 million related to share repurchases in Q2 2025.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
I love this for Paramount. I hope their merger goes down in flames because of it. www.ign.com/articles/sou...
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South Park Feuds With White House After Season 27 Premiere Features Scathing Donald Trump Parody - IGN
The minds behind South Park are feuding with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration after the long-running Comedy Central show aired an extended segment mocking the leader’s behavior and politic...
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IGN Creators Guild @ignunion.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
An update: management has chosen not to recognize our Product, Engineering, and Humble Bundle colleagues as part of IGNCG, instead insisting on a time-consuming NLRB hearing, which took place last week. Help us spread the word: we will not be divided. We are IGN, and we will always stand together.
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IGN Creators Guild @ignunion.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Our little union is getting a bit bigger! Today, we proposed the addition of our product, engineering, and Humble Bundle folks into our unit. Join us in welcoming our peers and asking IGN Entertainment Inc. management to voluntarily recognize their addition into our union!
Our NEW mission statement (we're growing). The image also features the IGNCG logo with rainbow coloration on dark blue textured background. Logo created by Julia Rago. The IGNCG Mission statement exceeds the character limit of bsky's alt text. The first several paragraphs read: 

“IGN has a lot going on” might be the understatement of the century. At any given time, there are countless irons in countless fires as our teams continue to deliver multi-award winning original coverage of games, film and television, technology and more in both written and video spaces. This fact, as well as the awards, the prestige, and the hundreds of millions of monthly visitors, none of it exists without IGN’s incomparable staff. Together, we have navigated a pandemic, multiple entertainment strikes, massive live events seasons, surprising trailer leaks, and whatever other curveballs the multiple industries that we cover have thrown at us. Through it all we have delivered best-in-class articles, videos, guides, live-events, and more, banding together to ensure IGN remains a top player across industries. 

Now the IGN creative teams are banding together once more, this time to form the IGN Creators Guild. We are unionizing with the News Guild alongside our colleagues at the Ziff Davis Creators Guild, as well as other leaders in the online media space like the L.A. Times, The New Yorker, Vice, and Time. 

Of our many goals, we first and foremost want to see IGN grow and thrive as digital media continues to become more and more tumultuous. We have been an institution for over 25 years, and the creators of IGN want to see it continue for 25 more and beyond. But to do so, we need support.
We need fair and competitive pay for all, including those who are asked to live and work in some of the most expensive cities in the United States; affordable health insurance; and better diversity, equity, and inclusion across the board. We need protection against layoffs amid a hectic media landscape, guarantees of reasonable compensation when those layoffs cannot be avoided, as well as protections against generative AI and similar technologies.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
About damned time.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
I can already tell NIN's Tron: Ares score is probably going to be my album of the year.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
The price/availability of a Switch 2 is the least of my concerns in 2025, but at least it's getting the right people upset. Some of them are still bending over backwards to make Nintendo the villain. Hopefully for others this is the wakeup call they desperately need.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
I enjoyed talking with @ssnyder1835.bsky.social and @nickdragotta.bsky.social about all things Absolute Batman, which is easily my favorite DC series at the moment.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Following today's vet appointment, my dog is officially down to zero teeth. Coincidentally, I'm now down to zero money.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Ugh. I've never been more ashamed to be an American than I am right now. Just utterly pathetic.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Celebrities have the absolute worst taste in watches. people.com/tom-brady-we...
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Tom Brady Wears $740,000 Watch as He Makes His Super Bowl Announcing Debut
Tom Brady arrived for his commentary debut at the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 9 with a major piece of bling on his wrist.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
At what point does it become possible to arrest him for this? Because it sure feels like he's crossed a threshold by now.
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Ryan Broderick @ryanhatesthis.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
This is the difference between Trump 1 and Trump 2. First time around, all his cronies were named stuff like Joey Macaroni and wanted to commit tax fraud and go on Dancing With The Stars. This time, they have names like John Hitlerfuhrer and have spent the last 15 years blogging about phrenology.
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ShardsOfBlue @shardsofblue.com · 15/12/2024
"I'm a Concerned Ally™, what can I do to help trans people?" A thread of actionable allyship (now in both graphic and article form) ⬇️
Text graphic: What can I, a concerned ally, do to help trans people? A list of actionable allyship. Turn your good vibes into good praxis. Adapted from a piece posted on shardsofblue.com/blog on Dec. 12, 2024. Watermark: @ShardsOfBlue
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
The book I've been wanting them to announce for years finally exists! www.ign.com/articles/mar...
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Marvel's New Star Wars Series to Explore the New Republic Era - IGN
Marvel Comics will relaunch its flagship Star Wars series in May 2025, with the book exploring how Luke, Han, and Leia fought to establish the New Republic after the events of Return of the Jedi.
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
I said it eight years ago and I’ll say it again. #NotMyPresident
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
File this under "horrifying but necessary read."
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Choose 20 comics that have stayed with you or influenced you. One comic per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 1
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Why did I just pay $16 for a Kraven the Hunter ticket? Where did things go so badly wrong?
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Jesse Schedeen @jschedeen.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Always a good day when I can make it through a dental cleaning without having to schedule some sort of follow-up appointment.
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