Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 11hIn the short bit about games media layoffs, I'm glad to hear Chris mention that the struggle is around building traffic, not so much the ad market. Nobody likes ads, but they are still a reliable source of money. So it's interesting to see many startups ignore it altogether. 020
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 22hRecent news reminds me of warning someone about a creep in media and them choosing not to believe me. Unfortunate that it happens to us all. 000
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Not sure if it's new or not, but Google Discover is using AI to summarize aggregated stories. I've already had Google's AI Overviews attribute false information to me, so this should be fun. 000
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Not the first time I've said it, but if any game journos need advice, have a question, or need someone for a chat, feel free to hit me up! I'm always willing to share what I've learned and help where possible. 100
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Anyone know how the Silent Hill: Townfall soundtrack is? I usually throw on some of the more ambient SH songs while working. Wonder if there are any winners in this one. 100
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Looks like the Wardogs devs fixed the building trick of getting the yellow X mark to a corner. For context, you could lock it to a corner and make it significantly easier to build quicker. 000
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 30/09/2026There's a small part of me tempted to hop back into Deadlock but it really is a commitment as goes with any MOBA. Part of the struggle is keeping up with the massive changes too. 000
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Every one of those 9 games that shaped me trend posts that pop up make me realize I'd definitely forget some great stuff if I made one. It's still fun to see what everyone picks though 001
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Did a quick rant on the incoming Wardogs wipe and how I'm not sure about grinding all my gear again. Even though early wipes are fun across games like Rust and Tarkov. It wouldn't be as bad if I hadn't played so much already haha (level 116) 010
Reposted by Jeffrey LermanEmily Gorcenski @emily.gorcen.ski · 28/09/2026Here’s the most incredible story you’ll read today. A small plane with four people aboard crashes in a field. Another pilot witnesses it. That pilot happens to be flying a bunch of skydivers. They offer to jump to assist, are given permission. The skydivers happen to be EMTs. Everyone survives.wisn.comSkydivers alert emergency crews, assist after plane crashes near East Troy airportFour people were aboard the single-engine plane when it went down in a cornfield near Carvers School Road in East Troy at about 1:30 p.m. 122102872665
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Seeing the Bluesky trend "Ace Combat 8 announced"static.klipy.comTim Robinson: You Sure About That? (ITYSL)Alt: Tim Robinson: You Sure About That? (ITYSL) 000
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 29/09/2026On that Wardogs grind but I might be on the wrong version 000
Reposted by Jeffrey LermanLuke Plunkett @lukeplunkett.com · 28/09/2026Hi, I'm looking to speak to people who have left games journalism in the last few years and have gone onto do something else. DMs are open, or luke@aftermath.site, thanks! 7442269
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Debated chiming in, but I guess since some people don't understand why press shouldn't do this (likely not the press here), it's a conflict of interest both taking and selling it. The same goes for content creators who want to remain independent. Relevant SPJ Code of Ethics section in the next post: 100
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Just had probably my most profitable Wardogs match at $188k without dying (went down a couple of times though). Around a $19k loadout ghillie suit run. Fun match 000
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Having a few fun moments in Wardogs as I break people's brains with kindness after they kill me. Quickly flips them from insulting me to a friendly conversation where we both wish each other good luck haha 010
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 22/09/2026You quickly realize the maturity and age of certain gamers when they celebrate layoffs because they didn't like a game or when they jump to console warring arguments. 030
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 22/09/2026It's all bullshit, but stories like this and others that will come out are especially absurd. 010
Reposted by Jeffrey Lermanjon christian @jonchristian.net · 17/09/2026NEW: We spent months investigating a little-known media startup called Brown Brothers Media, which buys legit news sites and turns them into AI-powered zombie content farms What blew my mind was its traffic -- it appears to be getting more readers than NPR or CBS News futurism.com/artificial-i...futurism.comHow Three Brothers Built an AI Slop Empire by Buying Legitimate News Sites and Turning Them Into Zombie Content Farms That They Say Get 50 Million Page Views per MonthBrown Brothers Media is a media empire raking in millions of clicks with AI, fake writers, and plagiarism. 401324689
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 14/09/2026I'm not surprised by the Steam Frame's cost since the Index was $999, but I still wish it were more affordable. I threw my name onto the list just in case I convince myself to pull the trigger. I wouldn't mind having a wireless headset since having enough space near my PC is an issue. 000
Reposted by Jeffrey LermanChris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 12/09/2026First thing the Blizzcon attendees see as they join the queue for this year’s show. 82229450
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Catching up on the BlizzCon news, but did they really reveal a new Heroes of the Storm character haha. Might have to flex my Abathur skills again soon 120
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I should have taken a nap when my Wardogs queue started at 231k 010
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 10/09/2026It's probably a good thing I stayed up late on Ostranauts since it sounds like the Wardogs servers are getting hammered haha 000
Reposted by Jeffrey LermanVictoria Tran ✨ @victoriatran.bsky.social · 10/09/2026gaming today in a nutshell playstation: we broke up with kojima xbox: surprise we are dating kojima nintendo: hehe kirby is round and fat 281829304
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Getting some Ostranauts in tonight before diving back into Wardogs tomorrow. I've got a bunch of parts to sell and am still expanding my starter ship instead of getting a new one. Also found a living blob of meat on an abandoned ship, so that's probably normal. 020
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Not sure how credible it is with Bad Rats in there for some reason, but I guess this page of genAI games is one way to help continue avoiding them. If that was their intention, they did a good job 230
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Curious to see how close Chronicles: Medieval swings to Mount & Blade. Watched a couple of their videos and it definitely has me interested as a big M&B fan. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4S8...youtube.comThe Exploration Map in Chronicles: Medieval - First LookYouTube video by Chronicles: Medieval 000
Reposted by Jeffrey LermanHeadquarters @headquartersnews.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Mayor Mamdani: AI is present in nearly every aspect of our lives. I am proud to announce New York City's first ever AI policy for our public schools. Children need teachers and human connection to learn and grow. This school year, we will implement a 1 year moratorium on AI from 2k through 8th grade 311769340
Reposted by Jeffrey LermanDr. Emily Price @emilyprice.bsky.social · 02/09/2026My planned columns about women and the games industry return; this time I’d like to talk to women who review video games about their experiences landing and writing reviews, especially recently. If this is you, reach out via DM or eaprice.work@gmail.com 3118111
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 02/09/2026I'm sure this won't be heavily edited www.theguardian.com/technology/2...theguardian.com‘Dangerous and alarming’: Google removes some of its AI summaries after users’ health put at riskGuardian investigation finds AI Overviews provided inaccurate and false information when queried over blood tests 220
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Anyone else remember when Thomas Mahler compared cancel culture to the Holocaust and quoted the poem, First They Came? Dude sucks and that's nothing new. 111
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 01/09/2026I probably put off updating to Windows 11 for too long, but man, I'm constantly running into annoying things to fix that it changed.static.klipy.comHannibal Buress on Eric Andre Show: HahahahahaALT: Hannibal Buress on Eric Andre Show: Hahahahaha 000
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Beat the Gloom and Citadel in Peak on our second try, but unfortunately I was the only one to make it to the heli 😢 000
Reposted by Jeffrey LermanJeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 28/08/2026After seeing genAI game trailers appear even before Gamescom, I reached out to a few trailer editors to see how they feel about its use. Derek Lieu gave me this winner of a quote, among many others in the article. 61134516
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Wonder how much money the GTA 6 cheat code guides will make haha. Hopefully it launches with cheats. 000
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Neat to see the Project Zomboid wiki banning genAI use. Reminds me of any community where it creates extra work for those who don't use it to then have to fix its mistakes.reddit.comFrom the projectzomboid community on RedditExplore this post and more from the projectzomboid community 110
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 29/08/2026This shouldn't be allowed @kitfoxgames.com, I only just started learning Ostranauts. I don't have time to lose myself in Dwarf Fortress again haha 000
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Learning that Google references my latest article in its AI overview without linking to it and doesn't have a search result for it yet either is fun. 010
Reposted by Jeffrey LermanOwen Trett 🦦 @perky.bsky.social · 28/08/2026I'm in this!! I was interviewed by the WONDERFUL @snakester95.bsky.social on why GenAI in game trailers is a horrible idea and a waste of everyone's time. I ended up having way more to vent about than what's included in this article. So if you want to read more of my thoughts, look at the replies! 27635
Reposted by Jeffrey LermanDerek Lieu - Game Trailer Editor @derek-lieu.com · 28/08/2026Me and fellow game trailer makers @perky.bsky.social and @indiebard.co gave our take on use of genAI in game trailers. We agree it's a terrible idea for all the reasons 🫠 314134
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 28/08/2026After seeing genAI game trailers appear even before Gamescom, I reached out to a few trailer editors to see how they feel about its use. Derek Lieu gave me this winner of a quote, among many others in the article. 61134516
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 27/08/2026The problem with GTA 6 not coming to PC at launch is that it really puts a damper on all the pre-launch excitement for me. I'll get around to all the marketing at some point 020
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Haven't peeked at the GTA 6 stuff yet, but I did get an email about how it may cause low testosterone when it releases. is this a good or bad thing 020
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 26/08/2026How much do we think the GTA6 trailer is going to dominate the news cycle tomorrow? Was debating posting something, but may wait until Friday 000
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Working on an article that has me searching if reptiles have eyelashes. And while I'm assuming no at this point, most of my results are Facebook and Quora posts. 100
Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 22/08/2026If you see this, we implore you to post a picture from whatever device you’re using without explanation 100
Reposted by Jeffrey LermanDouble Fine @doublefine.com · 21/08/2026🚨 AMNESIA FORTNIGHT IS BACK, BABYYYYYYY 😎 In 10 days, we're gonna put on the best damn game jam the world has ever seen, and we need YOUR help to keep our indie dreams alive! Get notified when we launch on Aug 31: kickstarter.comComing soon: Amnesia Fortnight 2026, Indie RebootA Double Fine Productions Game Jam, Documentary, and Kickstarter Campaign 15840248