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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 9h

Future Trunks doing his crazy hand move ki attack and slicing Frieza in half was definitely up there

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Jesse Vitelli @mamavitelli.bsky.social · 11h

It's gut-wrenching every day I watch an industry so many people love beyond its worth never love them back. An industry that proves time and time again it doesn't deserve a quarter of the immensely talented individuals that reside in and around it.

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 14h

new deadlock update swinging in to save my mental

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 14h

Ashley's an incredible writer, with a natural ability to find compelling angles and personal beats to accentuate her work. this interview with Ryukishi07 on Silent Hill f is *so* good. any editor is doing themselves a favor by giving her work. www.gamesradar.com/games/silent...

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Silent Hill f writer knows you don't really want to see "a happily ever after," and the game's horrific portrayal of young womanhood makes it my GOTY

Year in Review 2025 | Konami returns to Silent Hill with a steel pipe and a wedding veil

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 15h

The RNG of Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon is unforgiving. We thank Torneko for his service, and his wife for her bentos. We talk Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter and more this week on Axe of the Blood God! youtube.com/shorts/S6eFH... 🎧 : pod.link/969659784/ep... 💸: www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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The RNG of Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon is unforgiving, and we love it

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 18h

my body picked a really good day to be sick, just a perfect day

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 18h

you can read the cover story in the app! it's cool! go do it! and also, consider picking up a sub if you want to read the whole issue, plus even more issues over the coming months.

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Game Informer @gameinformer.com · 19h

Read today's Grand Theft Auto VI cover story for free in the Game Informer app. You can also subscribe to the print edition and receive this collectible piece of gaming history as your first issue. gameinformer.com/GTAVICoverSt... #GTAVI #GrandTheftAutoVI @rockstargames.com

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ashley bardhan @ashleybardhan.bsky.social · 19h

is there a better word than devastated? (shattered? fly-swatted?) anyway i've been laid off. i joined gamesradar+ as a freelancer in 2023, and the site had my lifelong admiration by the time i became a senior writer in 2024. i'll miss it lmk if u need a creepy🧟‍♀️ gurl: ashleybardhan(at)gmail(dot)com

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Nadia Oxford @nadiaoxford.bsky.social · 22h

I need you to consider: ❌Snail pie ✅Snail pie with whipped cream Do you know what I'm talking about? I'm looking for a guest for the next Pantheon of the Blood God episode! Sound off if you think that's YOU. 🫵

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Kyle Hilliard @kylehilliard.com · 29/09/2026

Now would be a great time to download the @gameinformer.com app.

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

took a much-needed day off today and spent half of it brainstorming a potential West Marches campaign i could run, because my brain sure does love a Project

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Jesse Vitelli @mamavitelli.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Get in here we’re starting Kingdom Hearts 2 babyyyyyyy Twitch.tv/Mamavitelli

Me wearing my Blaidd shirt giving a peace sign to the gamers

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Privaty Business @wanwanattack.qtbrewer.moe · 28/09/2026

Genuinely, this completely rules

－Recently, the game has been going viral on X for its beautiful undressing animations. I’ve even read in one of your previous interviews that the development team practiced stripping themselves as reference for the undressing animations. What was the process behind making the animations actually like?

Matsui:

I’d love to know how far that story has spread. It’s true.

First, we write a plot for each undressing scene, then draw storyboards, exactly as the original team did. Then the real work begins, because the animation is essentially all keyed by hand. A designer moves the clothing’s 3D model, frame by frame, manually. It really is pretty much like the claymation method I mentioned.

We did try automating it with physics simulation first, but it was a total failure. The cloth moved in a physically correct way, but had absolutely no allure. We learned a profound lesson: accuracy and sensuality are two unrelated properties. In the end, we accepted that humans would have to do all of it.

Then VR adds its own weight. In a normal game, if something becomes awkward, you can cut away or swap models between scenes. In VR, the player can look from any angle at any time, so none of those tricks are available. The same model has to undress convincingly no matter where you’re standing. When I described this to a designer at another studio, he said, “I would never do that.” I’ve chosen to take it as a compliment.

And then, yes, the part you’ve read about. The undressing motions themselves use motion capture, but the deeper problem was that nobody actually knew the correct rhythm and order in which a person takes off clothes. So, the directors gathered and undressed themselves as reference. “That zipper is coming down too fast.” “She’d pause once before slipping her shoulder out.” These were serious, sober discussions. For compliance reasons, the Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns team works in a walled-off section of our office – and that was the moment those walls truly earned their keep.

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

As mentioned on this week's ep, we're heartbroken to hear of the passing of Eien ni Hen. She was an unsung hero of the fan-translation scene and will be deeply missed. If you're unfamiliar with her work, please give Magnvs' article a read. magnvsrpgjourney.substack.com/p/found-in-t...

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Found in translation: the selfless legacy of Eien Ni Hen

For those who followed the English fantranslation efforts of Japanese RPGs since the very first days, back when the idea of playing localized versions of Final Fantasy V, Tales of Phantasia, Star Ocea...

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This week on the pod, Cam Hawkins (@camfinalmix.bsky.social) returns to review Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter! PLUS: - Qliphah in Providence's Shadow - Nocturne - Torneko's Mystery Dungeon - and oh so much more www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter w/ Cam Hawkins | Axe of the Blood God

Orbments, orbments, and more orbments! Special guest Cam Hawkins joins Eric and Nadia to discuss Trails in the Sky Second Chapter while deft

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Rollin Bishop @rollinbishop.com · 27/09/2026

just for context: doing this will get you fired as a games journalist

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Jan Ochoa @janochoa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

CATCH ME IF YOU DAN 2! I think this might be one of the best things I've ever made and I'm very proud of it. Dan and I spent less than 48 hours in █████ and had a blast. FUN. FUN. FUN. youtu.be/3FeQ_ZZhGAg

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Catch Me if You Dan 2

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Jane Parker 🏳️‍⚧️ ★ @playingps2.xyz · 25/09/2026

*I press X to talk to you* : My wife ...my children... I've lost everything... *i press Square to talk to you* : Wanna play cards?

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

playing Magic The Gathering, or as i like to call it, Jace Combat

a pre release deck with 41 cards, a Jace token, a peach Celsius and a notebook

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Mareep 2: Electric Blue Wooloo @m2ebw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I can’t stop Leda-posting

"Before You Embark On A Journey Of Revenge, Dig Two Graves". what a stupid f****** quote. I'm killing way more than two people idiot

Picture of Leda from Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave

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Game Informer @gameinformer.com · 25/09/2026

We interviewed the StarCraft team at BlizzCon 2026 and asked our biggest questions about the upcoming open-world shooter. WATCH: gameinformer.com/blizzcon-202...

StarCraft at BlizzCon - developer interview

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Giant Bomb @giantbomb.com · 25/09/2026

The Giant Bombathon returns LIVE and IN-PERSON October 15th and 16th from noon to midnight Eastern each day! Join us for all kinds of hijinks and shenanigans you don't get when we're remote, as well as a friendly face or two... Like @merrykish.bsky.social hanging out with us on the 16th!

The Giant Bombathon RETURNS LIVE AND IN-PERSON for a two-day event!

Clear your calendars because on OCTOBER 15th and 16th the GB crew will be BROADCASTING from Maingear HQ from NOON to MIDNIGHT Eastern.

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Special guest Merry Kish will be joining us for the 10/16 stream!

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This week Siliconera's @jmariye.bsky.social joins Eric and Nadia to kick off the game of the year discussion. Yes, it’s already that time. What’s your GOTY, and will it cure the lonliness epidemic? What a year (for games!) youtube.com/shorts/m8cG_... Listen: www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/...

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GOTY? Yes, it’s already that time. What’s your GOTY, and will it cure the lonliness epidemic?

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

not a conspiracy guy but the iced coffee at the interview discourse was 100% made in a lab to raise engagement and sales by Big Iced Coffee

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 25/09/2026

The tentative date for the Give To The Max charity stream filled with amazing auction items is Friday, 11/6. Stay tuned for more info!

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Marcus Stewart @marcusstewart7.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

As a games media writer, this will probably be the biggest cover story I’ll write in my career. As a lifelong South Florida resident, this is the most Florida thing I’ve ever Florida’d.

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Brian Shea @brianpshea.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Game Informer will not have an Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve review today, as the publisher opted to not provide us with an advance code. We look forward to reviewing it once access is provided to the publication.

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

bummed about this, but i'll be working to get our coverage of the latest Ace Combat up closer to launch, looks like.

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

using VLC to stream Korean StarCraft matches at 3 a.m. and accidentally getting into K-pop because of it

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Rollin Bishop @rollinbishop.com · 24/09/2026

i am going to regret what this is going to do to my inbox but it's The Busy Time so: if you're a freelancer that covers games and don't ALREADY hear from GR+ editors on the regular, hit me up: rollin dot bishop at futurenet dot com

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psudonym @psudonym.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

breathe out a bit

psyduck floating in a lake at twilight, no text

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Alex Van Aken @itsvanaken.games · 24/09/2026

I traveled to Washington, D.C. to help People Make Games film this important investigation led by @leadergrev.bsky.social. Help fund more of their work: Patreon.com/PeopleMakeGames

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In recent years, the media has quietly begun to change the way in which it writes about Bobby Kotick, the former CEO of Activision Blizzard. PMG investigates how Kotick used the threat of defamation to reshape his legacy in the games business, one article at a time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKwp...

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Inside Bobby Kotick's Campaign Against the Press

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"like a typical pair of glasses" is buckling under the weight of its presumption

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

9 Games That Shaped Me! tried to keep my list to stuff i played when i was younger, that really felt impactful on my interests up through today

Final fantasy X
Command and conquer red alert 2
Guitar hero 2
Mass Effect
Starcraft
Soulcalibur 2
Devil survivor
Pokemon blue
Quake 3 arena

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Normandy FM @normandyfm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

As the Evanuris' latest plans weaken the Veil, Solas is able to finally help us out in a more meaningful way than ever before, so we must ask ourselves if we can trust the Elven god of lies. Episode 10 of our Dragon Age: The Veilguard season is streaming now. soundcloud.com/normandyfm/d...

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Bruno Dias @brunodias.dev · 23/09/2026

almost got caught shoplifting fuck this bi visibility bullshit

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

believe FFX love on the timeline is what's gonna push me to get the last chocobo bundle FFX card i need for my FFX commander deck

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Harper Jay @dreamcastaway.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

*standing up at the town hall* I truly think people highly undervalue what James Arnold Taylor and most of that cast is doing (within the limitations he was given) in FFX. It's well and truly compelling! You can make it "better" maybe but I dislike the common wisdom that it was bad/intolerable

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

late night post for probably no one cuz i don't think i know anyone who watches this show but 7high is a legendary Devil's Plan player, an all-timer

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

more Exodus video! here, we talked with the team about Suliman, who is certain to be a love-him-or-hate-him companion. feels like he could be an early contender for the Anders/Solas role on your team.

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Kate Sánchez @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Rayman Legends Retold has a Mexico world, so you know I needed to interview the devs. We spoke a little bit about Mexico and ended up discussing the freedom 3D animation gives you, accessibility, and how they draw inspiration from their children and brining Rayman to a new generation. 👇🏽 Read it!

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'Rayman Legends Retold' Devs Talk Mexican Inspiration, Accessibility, And How Much Their Kids Inspire Them

We spoke with Ubisoft Montpellier and Milan about Rayman Legends Retold, its Mexican-inspired world, the 3D switch, accessibility, and more.

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Axe of the Blood God - An RPG Podcast @bloodgodpod.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This week we're joined by Siliconera's Jenni Lada (@jmariye.bsky.social) for an extra-long review of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave! Ad-free: www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod/... Free: pod.link/969659784/ep...

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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave w/ Jenni Lada | Axe of the Blood God

Finally, a Fire Emblem game about a Metal Gear Solid 2 character's hair! Siliconera's Jenni Lada returns to chat Fortune's Weave with Eric a

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

i'm tired and am operating on no sleep but i'm sure the next several cans of Pure Caffeine will set me right

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Rebekah Valentine @duckvalentine.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"due to their open views about gender, sexuality, and politics" what views are those, polygon? which ones do you consider controversial? let's hear it.

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Joshua Rivera @jmrivera.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

we should venerate game reviewers who give hundred hour video games a bad review. what makes you think you have the mental fortitude to spend a hundred hours on a thing that sucks ass. most of you can’t be bothered to read more than a headline.

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

my Fire Emblem World Tour starts at All Things Nintendo this week! listen to me literally start to lose my voice talking about Fortune's Weave, and also demand we get more Clubhouse Games. (that's just what happens when you give me a mic and ask me about the Nintendo Switch 2 system.)

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