iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Continuing my Tokyo Game Show coverage with this interview about Dinolords, an RTS ARPG hybrid that imagines an alternate history where the Vikings found dinosaurs in Greenland and domesticated them in order to invade England. postmode.substack.com/p/dinolords-...

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“This is not your dad’s RTS anymore”: inside Dinolords, the hack’n’strat with Vikings and velociraptors

Share a base with friends, steal a rival's T-Rex, rebuild from a burning castle: Northplay on the development of Dinolords and its free multiplayer demo, launching 19 October.

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Alex Donaldson @apzonerunner.com · 11h

When I left IGN/GN, I vowed to try to give as much work to as many people fresh out of publications as possible during these cuts - but even for a healthy business, the demand/need now is impossible. The future is independent, smaller, & reader-supported. Support the coverage you want to see!

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 10h

On the topic of supporting independent games media, Postmode is independent and ad-free, and I'd like to keep it that way! You can support the site on Patreon, tip us on Ko-fi, or just subscribe to the newsletter with the links below: patreon.com/c/Postmode ko-fi.com/postmode postmode.substack.com

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Andy Robinson @andyrobinson.bsky.social · 12h

Games media cuts have felt unending for a while, but the mood feels especially grim among indie outlets with the latest wave of layoffs. More than ever, if the game industry values its media, it needs to support them. Buy some advertising, sponsor content, purchase subs. It makes a big difference.

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Kind of cheating with The Orange Box but we are where we are

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It's good that sites like GameRant are writing breakout news stories drawn from my reporting, but given that Postmode.org is independent and ad-free, would it kill you to drop the original source as a backlink? Literally an ideal hyperlink spot right there. gamerant.com/monster-hunt...

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve review is up! Or as I like to call it: The Phantom Plane. I bounced off Ace Combat 7, but this hooked me immediately: pristine controls & jaw-dropping missions — it's a great entry point to Strangereal. postmode.org/ace-combat-8...

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Ace Combat 8 Review: Pristine Controls, Jaw-Dropping Missions

Ace Combat 8 review: a first-time flyer takes a dead pilot's place, finds exhilarating dogfights and a gripping story, and gets hooked.

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sorry to get real on main, but after losing my hearing, I often end up in negative headspace ruts about my ability to do my job because events and in-person interviews are so much harder and more anxiety-inducing. With that in mind, it means a lot to me to be able to publish something like this!

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

At Tokyo Game Show, I played Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, then asked Capcom about: • Monster designs they cut • The influence of Exoprimal • Equal Dragon Weapon • Cheese Naan • A second Monster Hunter movie • How PC struggles shaped the Switch 2 port postmode.org/monster-hunt...

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Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance Interview & Hands-On Preview

Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance interview: Capcom on designs that went too far, Wilds' untold history, Switch 2 and a second movie.

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Are there any other games-industry-related RSS blogs like this one for Thimbleweed Park 2? I know I'm missing a bunch. I grew up after the age of RSS (2010s algorithmic social media hell) and am only now learning how enjoyable it is to set up a feed of curated blogs that hit my email every so often.

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I really wanted to love the new Silent Hill, but it falls apart when you run into the monsters. Still worth checking out for the narrative and unique atmosphere regardless, as well as some of the series' hardest puzzles! postmode.org/silent-hill-...

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Silent Hill Townfall Review: Great Puzzles, Grating Combat

Silent Hill Townfall review: Screen Burn's Scottish spin-off nails its setting and puzzles, but clumsy combat and stealth drag it down.

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Silent Hill Townfall Review: Great Puzzles, Grating Combat

Silent Hill Townfall review: Screen Burn's Scottish spin-off nails its setting and puzzles, but clumsy combat and stealth drag it down.

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Finishing off a games industry event the only way I know how: by becoming gravely ill with conference flu! 🤧 Tokyo Games Show was so cool, though. Even ran into Hideki Kamiya wandering the show floor!

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Gareth Newnham @garethnewnham.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Such great heights takes on a whole new meaning.

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Can’t get over how much Dylan Faden looks like Ben Gibbard from Death Cab for Cutie in Control Resonant. Truly the first indie rock superhero game… My review: postmode.org/control-reso...

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Control Resonant Review: Transcendent, Volatile Superhero Arthouse In A Non-Euclidean New York @remedygames.com postmode.substack.com/p/control-re...

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Realised a lifelong dream at Tokyo Games Show today: getting murdered by Sephiroth. Thank you Square Enix!

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

They brought out Lotus Juice at the SEGA TGS party… tried not to freak out!

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Coverage is locked up now but let me know if you’re in town for TGS! Probably see some of you at parties or on the showfloor regardless tho.

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Alexa, play Blue (Da Ba Dee) by Eiffel 65

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

To fuel ongoing debates, here's Young Link & Adult Link in 4K, from the press kit!

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Postmode is independent, ad-free and just me. So I would appreciate any shares & RTs on this one! Just trying to build something for the love of the game.

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This is probably a good time to mention that I've just got my Tokyo Games Show press pass! If any editors need help covering previews & interviews, I'll be on-site for the first three days of the event. Drop me a message if you need coverage! oloman.carrd.co

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Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

TWO REVIEWS (of tough games): I'm dropping Onimusha Way of the Sword 15 hours in, having found its approach to action game difficulty too discouraging to continue I'm sticking with He Who Watches, a brilliant, brain-breaking puzzle game www.gamefile.news/p/15-discour...

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15 discouraging hours with the new Onimusha, and 10 brilliant ones with He Who Watches

Two hard games. One gave me a headache. And that’s the one I’m sticking with.

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Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Repurposing not one, but two classics to announce I’ll be at Tokyo Game Show this year :) Any editors looking for an experienced writer to cover previews and interviews at the event please reach out! Plus if any PR folks have anything cool to share let me know! ✉︎ Thwaitesannsarah@gmail.com

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Kojima was signing stuff for fans as I was on my way into the cinema, and I legit thought it was a cosplayer or something. Then he turned around and walked past with his team and I was immediately stunlocked lol

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Just got out of the Japanese premiere of Backrooms, where Kane Parsons & Hideo Kojima had a fascinating conversation. Subscribe to Postmode.substack.com / @postmode.bsky.social for the full writeup, coming soon!

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Universe, I see what you have done for Ron Gilbert & Thimbleweed Park 2... I need you to summon another good-hearted, rich person (rare these days) to fund Brutal Legend 2 for @doublefine.com, and then give the rest of your money to @cyan.com to make Project Anglerfish a reality.

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Sharing to support @doublefine.com, but also because I am desperate to see more of the following game ideas: — Bard Crawl — Plot Armor — Centauride — Super Power Performance Evaluation www.kickstarter.com/projects/dou...

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Amnesia Fortnight 2026, Indie Reboot

A Double Fine Productions Game Jam, Documentary, and Kickstarter Campaign

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Design Room @designroom.site · 26/08/2026

Almost 20 years after Sam & Max Season One's release, six Telltale team members look back on the time they made a group of Secret Service agents dance the can-can.

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Sam & Max's War Song: An oral history, 20 years later

Six former Telltale Games team members look back on the time they made a group of Secret Service agents dance the can-can.

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Jade King ✍️ OPEN FOR WORK @konayma6.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

No time like the present - if you're PR, editors, or even just a little curious go ahead and add jadekingfreelance@gmail.com to your lists ❤️ getting chinese later it feels justified.

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I hope this gets realised, eventually. What a magnificent concept and pivot for the series. Gutted! Signal boost in case someone who is benevolent and has infinite resources follows me.

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Q-Games @q-games.com · 17/07/2026

Thank you for very nice quote!!

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Tuchel took him off as soon as he scored and we turned into absolute Roy Hodgson mince. Silver lining: I don't have to wake up at 4 AM on Monday to watch any team get battered by Spain. Yippee!

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