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Jessica Cogswell 🌸 @jessicogs.bsky.social · 10h

I feel like I have so much I want to say but it’s just this incoherent ramble. But do you know how much it weighs on me to be the one woman on staff at GameSpot? To be one of VERY few women in the industry? To be one of ever fewer moms? To walk into press events and be the *sole* woman?

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Fellow Traveller @fellowtraveller.games · 28/09/2026

🌟 Presenting the LudoNarraCon 2026 Official Selection 🌟 🎮 51 narrative indie games 🗓️ October 8–15 PT on Steam 💙 Supported by @jacobgeller.com, @lookingfor.game, @remapradio.bsky.social & @thisweekinvideogames.com 🌐 More info at bit.ly/FTLNC2026 📬 Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated!

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Lynette Guzman @wizardphd.games · 28/09/2026

This one was fun to edit! Perhaps one of your favorite games in the 2000s made the best of IGN’s 7/10s?

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The 7 Best 7s: 2000s Edition

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Here's the delightful development story behind Big Walk, one of this year's best video games www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

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The Six-Year Journey Behind ‘Big Walk,’ One of This Year’s Best Video Games

The delightful new co-op game started off as a pandemic fever dream

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Lynette Guzman @wizardphd.games · 25/09/2026

Josh Johnson’s set really hit home after just emailing my city councilmember about the recently approved data center in an adjacent neighborhood …only to dig deeper and learn about a loophole that lets developers get a zoning waiver or else demand $10 million from the city. the deck is stacked.

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Stella Chung 😈 @parallaxstella.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"You didn't buy more games without finishing some backlogged titles first, did you?" Me:

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Mark Medina @markmedina.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

How many layoffs are needed to get the Mythic Achievement?

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Lynette Guzman @wizardphd.games · 22/09/2026

not me playing gta 5 and hearing my last name pronounced wrong 💀

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Juan Vaca @juancow.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I am part of this round of layoffs and am seeking new opportunities. If your team needs a narrative director / storyteller, please reach out.

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Erika Ishii @erikaishii.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I was already honored to be a voice in their game, but now I’m DOUBLY grateful to have @doublefine.com’s continued support as they unabashedly celebrate our collab! (And please don’t worry. While my success & public joy seem to be upsetting to some, I feel like I’m getting to live my dream life!)

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Ethan @glyphtide.games · 18/09/2026

We just passed 90k! Please share the word to all your solo-journaling and/or sword doggo-loving friends! www.kickstarter.com/projects/hit...

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Fetch My Blade: A Solo Journaling Roleplaying Game

You are the dog of a retired legendary master, tasked to retrieve your master’s blade in time for their final duel. For 1-4 Players.

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Lynette Guzman @wizardphd.games · 17/09/2026

I saw MCR 10 days ago. So for the past 10 days I've just been listening to The Black Parade album on repeat to pretend like I'm in 2006.

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Remedy Entertainment @remedygames.com · 16/09/2026

Content creators! Do you want to cover CONTROL Resonant? Head on over to the CONTROL Resonant website to sign up for chance to get a game key for CONTROL Resonant to cover the game on your channel: controlgame.com/content-creators #CONTROLResonant

Dylan in the air with the Aberrant held high in hammer form, ready to attack a Hiss enemy.

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Ethan @glyphtide.games · 16/09/2026

If you back within the first 72 hours, you get a lovely freemetal bookmark! It's like your very own engraved sword! www.kickstarter.com/projects/hit...

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Fetch My Blade: A Solo Journaling Roleplaying Game

You are the dog of a retired legendary master, tasked to retrieve your master’s blade in time for their final duel. For 1-4 Players.

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Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

like @danielleri.bsky.social, @diegoarguello.bsky.social, and @kerrblimey.bsky.social, i will no longer be contributing to game developer. it was an absolute blast working with this team on my twice-a-month column! that means i’ve got more time to report and write for you!!!! hit us all up, really✨

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Chris Kerr @kerrblimey.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I don't need to tell you to hire Nicole because her catalog of excellent work speaks for itself, but I will say it was an absolute pleasure to help shepherd some of her vital reporting to Game Developer over the past year. Now, go snap her up!

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Brendan Graeber @raggafragga.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I reviewed Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and I’m happy to say it’s quite an amazing and ambitious tactical experience. Over a hundred hours spent and I still have so much more to see in its wonderfully diverse story paths.

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Clint Gage @clintgage.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Well friends, that's it for me. This week IGN let me go, effective immediately. It's been a pleasure talking about movies and TV and to anybody that's read/watched/laughed at any of my work on IGN and CineFix over the years, here's a heartfelt thank you to contrast the grimace in this picture.

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Max Scoville @maxscoville.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Welp. Starting in November, I will no longer be employed by IGN. It's been a hell of a ride and I cannot understate how much of an honor and a privilege the last 11+ years have been. This was a dream job, but the best part of IGN is, was, and always will be the people.

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Brian Altano @brianaltano.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Hey! So after seventeen and a half years, October 2nd will be my last day at IGN. It was genuinely a dream come true to do this thing for so long alongside some of the most talented people on earth. I got to travel the world, meet my heroes, and make a ton of really fun shows and videos. An honor ♥️

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Logan Plant @loganjplant.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

If you haven't seen the news from Brian himself:

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Matt Kim @lawoftd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

For any mutuals wanting to talk about what post-games career can look like, I've been doing various 1:1 calls with friends and former colleagues about my post-games journalism career this past year, and happy to do so with anyone wanting to talk about that process and ask any questions.

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Lynette Guzman @wizardphd.games · 11/09/2026

Hi, I'm Lynette! Former research academic stolen by the games industry where I do: 🎮 Game production 📽️ Video production 🎓 Teach university narrative design courses I'm also the millennial friend who will drag you out to a local emo night 🖤 Check out my work, and let's connect! wizardphd.games

Lynette posing in a motion capture suit in Avalanche Software's mocap studio

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MICHAEL HIGHAM @brazyazn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

i played Final Fantasy 7 Revelation! only got ~50 mins w/ it, some quick thoughts: - combat system still GOATed, love what Cid and Vincent add to the dynamic - Wutai reimagined is stunning - the Highwind is sick, but worried about open world bloat/constant interruptions www.ign.com/articles/fin...

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Playing Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Reminded Me of Its Best-in-Class Combat, But It Needs to Stay Focused | IGN Preview

The predominant feeling I came away with, however, is that maybe Revelation is getting carried away with stuffing its world with side content for the sake of it. Perhaps that's a symptom of trying to ...

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Lynette Guzman @wizardphd.games · 03/09/2026

there’s a special kind of camaraderie when you have a 5:45am call time

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IGN @ign.com · 31/08/2026

What are you most excited about the driving gameplay in GTA 6?

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IGN @ign.com · 31/08/2026

Grand Theft Auto 6 fans think they've spotted the real-life inspiration for Jason and Lucia's Vice City apartment – but don't expect to ever visit it yourself. bit.ly/4cTYpqL

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Lynette Guzman @wizardphd.games · 25/08/2026

this is now one of my favorite game changer episodes. anything with this group of gremlins (esp with Jeremy Culhane added to the mix) is always gonna be top tier.

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Lynette Guzman @wizardphd.games · 24/08/2026

Last week I wrapped up my first project as a game producer! Our amazing team of 4 built a side quest in six weeks for Threadbare, an open-source, community-built adventure game by @endlessaccess.org Here's a glimpse of what we made! 🦜💀🧵

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Threadbare Side Quest: The Eternal Quilt | Endless Access Internship

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Mark Ⴟ Ⓥ Delaney @blueskynoise.com · 22/08/2026

I love that we did this. Promote public services. Defend public services. 💛

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Rob Manuel @robmanuel.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Inspired by @lucyjames.games for her must play pick of Servant of the Lake for this week. Here are 5 Indie Games You Should Check Out if you love Rusty Lake Games. I dig up some other Flash game developers from the past as well as a game where you physically fight time. player.gg/curators/rob...

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5 Games for Fans of Rusty Lake — Rob Manuel — player.gg

Be careful where you point and click

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Jesse Vitelli @mamavitelli.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Announcement!! Big Talk is back!!! The whole crew is here You can get that Big Talk goodness a few different places so please give those accounts a follow First ep is now live! www.instagram.com/bigtalkhq?ig... youtube.com/@bigtalkgami... www.tiktok.com/@bigtalkgami...

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Big Talk Gaming

Big Talk, Small Conversations. Henry, Jesse & Imran (plus our lovely editor Ian) deliver and dissect the mildest takes you've ever seen in gaming and beyond, all under a harsh time limit. Feel free to...

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AdHoc Studio @adhocstudio.com · 19/08/2026

Caw! Caaw! You know what's a cool combo? Slay the Spire 2 and Dispatch for 10% off! Available on Steam ➡️ bit.ly/dispatchxsts2 Art by @lappuncheung.bsky.social @megacrit.com

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Hit Point Press @hitpointpress.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

FETCH MY BLADE is coming soon to Kickstarter, a journaling RPG where you play as the beloved dog of a retired legendary sword master, tasked with an important journey. Learn more: launchoracle.com/hit-point-press/fe…

Cover of 'Fetch My Blade,' a journaling RPG book featuring a curious pup at a stream, with its future self reflected upside down holding a sword.

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Eurogamer @eurogamer.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Big Walk hit 1 million sales in under one week. bit.ly/4wwaj1e

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Lynette Guzman @wizardphd.games · 14/08/2026

My friend @kellymtran.bsky.social made this TTRPG about dogs and swords! (and she's really awesome at everything she does, so I highly recommend) Follow the Kickstarter to get notified when it goes live. I personally want the sword plush for my dog, but all the campaign rewards look very cool

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Lynette Guzman @wizardphd.games · 14/08/2026

I live for the Thursday night beta patch notes (as I load up the daily) ❤️

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Lynette Guzman @wizardphd.games · 10/08/2026

finally got to play Big Walk and it’s all I wanna do now

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Lynette Guzman @wizardphd.games · 07/08/2026

this will worsen my odds of getting chosen, but hop in that Discord server for a chance to join the Pony Island 2 beta playtest!

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Lynette Guzman @wizardphd.games · 07/08/2026

watched about 15 seconds before I changed my mind about spoilers because… now I just wanna load up another playthrough to try to find more scenes I’ve never seen 👀

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 07/08/2026

Hello local business, your AI ads are costing you customers: aftermath.site/ai-poster-ad-f...

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Lynette Guzman @wizardphd.games · 06/08/2026

This summer I’ve: ✅ earned a microcredential in Game Making with Godot 👩🏽‍💻 led my first project as a game producer 📱started making weekly social guides 🎥 took on my first multi-week edit 🎮 prepped for teaching game narrative design classes in the fall The freelance grind is a wild ride.

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Bruno Dias @brunodias.dev · 20/07/2026

A side project I've been working on—a curated link page of important essays on video game narrative—is now live. You can read about it on my blog: azhdarchid.com/the-game-nar... Or you can go straight to the dedicated website: www.gamenarrativereader.org

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The Game Narrative Reader, Zeroth Edition

Announcing a curated, thematic link page of important essays and articles about video game narrative.

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Lynette Guzman @wizardphd.games · 27/06/2026

My biggest (and new favorite) edit so far! A deep dive into how they created iconic shots in Independence Day at a time when CGI was taking over practical effects in films. Thanks to @clintgage.bsky.social for letting me take this on, and Charlie Lopresto for the notes to help make this final cut!

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Independence Day: The Last Handmade Blockbuster | IGN30 Art of the Scene

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Larian Studios @larianstudios.com · 26/06/2026

I hate it here

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