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Rhiannon 🇵🇸 @rhithewitch.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I spoke with three members of the Thedas at War team, who created a total Dragon Age overhaul for Crusader Kings 3. It is basically a full Dragon Age strategy game. Here, we discuss the process of making DA work in this format (and what stories can/can't work) www.thegamer.com/crusader-kin...

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How A Team Of Dragon Age Fans Brought Thedas To Crusader Kings 3

Thedas at War is a Dragon Age-themed overhaul for Crusader Kings 3. The devs walk us through the years-long development, and future updates.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I have had one Gamescom appointment. I was told I look tired. I’m ready for bed.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I was invited to a McDonalds x Xbox event that I had to go to. I’m 99% sure I was the only member of the press there, it was all influencers, and they made me to this.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

@dashiellwood.com are you going to the thing today? Feels peak you

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Jade King ✍️ OPEN FOR WORK @konayma6.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

My first piece for @gamespot.com is live in which I reminisce about Lord of The Rings: The Third Age and the inspiration it takes from Final Fantasy 10. The recent War in the North shadowdrop made it the perfect time to get all nostalgic about it. www.gamespot.com/articles/rem...

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Remembering The Lord Of The Rings Game That Ripped Off Final Fantasy 10

One sin to rule them all.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

In light of everything, please have faith that we at TheGamer are still fighting to produce high-quality content.

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Rhiannon 🇵🇸 @rhithewitch.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Giving this another cheeky share. Despite everything, I am lucky to have a home for pieces like this. I don't know how much longer I'll have that, so every set of eyes on this is appreciated more than I can say - and helps me argue that people still like journalism

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

There are certain people I wish to tag in this

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Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

DISGRUNTLED LAID-OFF WRITER TELLS ALL, jackcrustycoleman.com/2026/08/14/t...

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The Problem With Games Media in a Corporate World

Number must go up.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Jack fucking sucks* and I love him dearly. You should hire him because he would bring Irish diversity to your team. *he doesn’t really suck, he’s an unbelievably talented writer I just don’t want him to see me saying nice things about him. Awful.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Utterly devastated. You don’t need to me to tell you what a great writer Jade was, you’ve undoubtedly seen her work, but she’s an equally wonderful person. Killer wit and humour and I’m going to miss having her around in slack. Valnet’s loss is somebody else’s gain. Snap her up.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Bigger sites will do anything but credit the original source, despite games media being in the shitter and everybody needing all the help they can get.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Lil scoop as a Tuesday treat. A kickstarter (Project Phoenix) which raised $1m in 2013 and features work from Uematsu and others has resurfaced today after going silent back in March 2019. www.thegamer.com/crowd-funded...

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A Kickstarter Which Raised $1 Million Then Went Silent For Seven Years Is Back, Planning To Finish Production In 2031

The Kickstarter was funded in 2013, but received its final update in 2019.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Following its trailer at last month’s State of Play, I interviewed ILL director Max Veherin. Really fun discussion about its Mouthwashing and Half-Life inspirations, how movie directors have directed scenes in the game, and how it fits the survival horror landscape. www.thegamer.com/ills-directo...

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ILL's Director Talks Carving Its Space In The Horror Genre And Its Surprising Horror Inspirations

We sat down with ILL game director Maxim Verehin to discuss everything about the game.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I’m angry at the state of games. I’m angry at the state of games media. I’m angry at greed. I’m especially angry at Google. I’m angry.

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peter hunt szpytek @peterspittech.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

truly nothing better than having you there

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

In light of everything, here are some articles, interviews, and reports I’m extra proud of. The last 48 hours have been rough, but I remain determined to deliver quality. I imagine a lot of games media doesn’t really know who I am, but I bet a lot of them have sourced my work!

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Rhiannon 🇵🇸 @rhithewitch.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I love my coworkers a lot. Beautiful, talented people. That is all.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I’m looking to speak to some devs at Pearl Abyss working on Crimson Desert. Do I know anybody who knows anybody?

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I’m looking to speak to some devs at Pearl Abyss working on Crimson Desert. Do I know anybody who knows anybody?

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Allyson Cochran @allysoncochran.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Went through ~50 Forza Horizon 6 reviews on Metacritic and only found ~2 others written by women. Feels like a good moment to say: diversify your feature and editorial benches. It matters because coverage isn’t neutral when the same voices keep setting the tone.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Games media has an attribution problem, and that’s like the one way we can help each other in these shitty google times.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

PR friends, sorry if I’ve not got back to you. Had some surgery, intended to be back on Wednesday but it’s taking a little longer to recover!

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Games media has an attribution problem, and that’s like the one way we can help each other in these shitty google times.

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Allyson Cochran @allysoncochran.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

I interviewed the Diablo 4 devs about the Warlock class and the pitch is basically: “what if the solution to demons… was more demons”. My full interview! ⋆˚꩜｡ www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-war...

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“Fighting Fire With Fire”: Diablo 4 Devs On How The Warlock Class Turns Dark Fantasy Into Player Power

In Diablo 4, the best way to kill demons might be… hiring them. Meet the Warlock class.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

A couple of weeks ago, I had the honor of interviewing Nick Apostolides (Leon) and Angela Sant’Albano (Grace). Two very cool humans and two great interviews. Give them a read! www.thegamer.com/resident-evi... www.thegamer.com/resident-evi...

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Interview: Angela Sant'Albano Talks Stepping Into The Shoes Of Resident Evil Requiem's Grace Ashcroft And How The Game Made Her A Gamer

We got to dive deep into Resident Evil with Grace Ashcroft actress, Angela Sant'Albano.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

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Interview: Angela Sant'Albano Talks Stepping Into The Shoes Of Resident Evil Requiem's Grace Ashcroft And How The Game Made Her A Gamer

We got to dive deep into Resident Evil with Grace Ashcroft actress, Angela Sant'Albano.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Two BIIIIG interviews dropping around midnight BST.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Two BIIIIG interviews dropping around midnight BST.

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Gepugg @gepugg.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Demon Tides is one of my favourite platformers in recent memory, and one with some surprisingly grand ambitions that it absolutely lives up to - roll on Bubsy 4D! www.thegamer.com/demon-tides-...

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Demon Tides Is Exactly How You Do A Sequel

Demon Tides is a phenomenal sequel that not only builds on everything Turf nailed, but also greatly expands its scope and quality.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Just finished Disco Elysium for the first time. Legitimately at a loss with what to play next.

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Gepugg @gepugg.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

First review of the year and kicking things off very strongly with the brilliant Nioh 3, which I’ve not put down over the past two weeks. My review: www.thegamer.com/nioh-3-review/

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Nioh 3 Is A Brutal New Peak For The Series

Nioh 3’s open levels, new Ninja form, and even tighter combat cement it as the best game in the series.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Playing through Bloodborne for the second time in my life and for the first time in five years and what a different experience it is. My first playthrough was my first time playing a souls game and I basically speed ran it because I was terrified.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Direct flight from Chicago to London was cancelled last night. This was the replacement flight they tried to put us on.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

My last big one for the year is the second part of my interview with Alix Wilton Regan, aka Lara Croft. A nice way to round out 2025, and now my break begins. Two days of Christmas festivities with family, then off to Chicago to celebrate my wonderful friend @peterspittech.bsky.social’s wedding.

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Tomb Raider's New Lara Croft Spills All About Stepping Into The Shoes Of An Icon

We sat down with the legendary Alix Wilton Regan to discuss all things Lara Croft.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

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Tomb Raider's New Lara Croft Spills All About Stepping Into The Shoes Of An Icon

We sat down with the legendary Alix Wilton Regan to discuss all things Lara Croft.

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Cristian⚡️ @isocristian.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

3 years ago I started work on a SIGNALIS video essay. It ended up feature length, and subsequently sat on my hard drive as a rough cut. Until today. After numerous passes, I've finally hit publish on The Emotional Horror of SIGNALIS. Hell can be a place of healing.

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

I’m gonna do something I very rarely do and advocate for myself openly: This year I’ve done some pretty wild stuff, spoken to some amazing people, and broken a few big stories. My role has become less focused on writing guff (although there will still be a little, gotta keep the lights on)

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

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