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We're talking about a game some analysts expect will have revenue exceeding the combined lifetime box office results of Spider-man Brand New Day and Avengers Doomsday in a single week. This is going to be the stupidest mass-market marketing run-up we've ever seen.

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

So while editors can expect me in their inbox, I'll also say: if you're looking for a writer who is more than capable of independently handling a daily news grind, writing longer features and interviews, reviews, guides, or anything else you may need, reach out at davidcarc96@hotmail.com

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 04/08/2026

Nintendo continues to understand that outstanding music is a requirement to an outstanding game

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 18/07/2026

Lovely little conversation between Jon Batiste and Nobuo Uematsu on Uematsu's music reaching people around the world. From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIyc...

Uematsu, on his music being heard worldwide: "It really makes you feel like you never know what can happen in this world."

Jon Batiste responds, "That's the best!"

Jon Batiste continues, "The music reaches the people who need it."

Jon Batiste and Uematsu fistbump, smiling, Uematsu says, "That's a good thing to say."

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 15/07/2026

One really cool underrated thing right now is that in addition to Summer, there's also now a brief season every year where everything is on fire and the air hurts. Really nice.

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 14/07/2026

Jeremy's points on the friction associated with playing a physical game is exactly why I'm far more likely to complete a game I purchased physically than one I purchased digitally.

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 12/07/2026

One year ago today, VGC Discord user Sam.B created the @dringo.bsky.social Chris Drink emoji, much to @jordanmiddler.bsky.social's delight. A few months later, @andyrobinson.bsky.social wore it to TGA.

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 07/07/2026

The crowd cheers at E3 2015 when then-CEO Phil Spencer announces backwards compatibility for Xbox 360 games, including discs, on Xbox One.

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 07/07/2026

Then-Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Jack Tretton speaking to used games, physical media, and no online checks at the E3 2013 PS4 Announcement. One generation ago.

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 26/06/2026

@videogameschronicle.com's podcast, hosted by @jordanmiddler.bsky.social, out of context

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 25/06/2026

Anyone else getting this weird full-screen ad on PS5 today?

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 25/06/2026

Never forget what corporate greed and all-digital has taken from us

A child destroys their neck to look up at an impossibly high GameCube demo kiosk in a store

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 22/06/2026

The GTA6 pricing tomorrow has the opportunity to be the funniest day of the gaming industry in a long, long time

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 24/05/2026

This is the happiest anyone employed in the gaming industry has ever been

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Jordan Middler @jordanmiddler.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

During Summer Game Fest, @jeffgerstmann.com broke some heartbreaking news. Please join me in paying respect to the greatest energy drink reviewer to ever do it. Edit by the incredible @xhp.ca

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 10/06/2026

Tinfoil: holding the full OoT Remake reveal and release date starts making a lot of sense if there's a world where GTA6 is being announced for Switch 2 in the next couple of weeks

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 04/06/2026

Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie The Ace Combatant

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 30/05/2026

- Put 007 First Light disc in PS5 - 45 minute install to console - 50gb download for rest of game - Scroll and accept End User License Agreement - Connect to 007 First Light Server - Scroll and accept Privacy Policy - Skip prompt to create IOI Account What are we doing, come on.

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 24/05/2026

This is the happiest anyone employed in the gaming industry has ever been

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 19/05/2026

On the latest @videogameschronicle.com podcast, @andyrobinson.bsky.social waxes philosophical about Japanese video game studio names with @jordanmiddler.bsky.social and @apzonerunner.com

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 15/05/2026

One of the best articles I've read this year. "The failure to control AAA costs made the wild gambles on live service look appealing precisely because it has totally undermined the economics of just selling a game to people who want to play it."

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 08/05/2026

Kyle Bosman's reaction to Star Fox vtuber mode is perfect

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 27/03/2026

The industry is not prepared for how insanely hard a full orchestral Star Fox and Ocarina of Time soundtrack in the same year would go.

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 16/04/2026

POV you're @va11halla.bsky.social taking photos for an article or review

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 07/04/2026

Me as I lodge an arrow into Greg Miller in The Last Of Us Part 2 Remastered, Sony's only first party release of 2028: "I can't believe this PS6 only cost me $1,400, what a deal"

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 27/03/2026

The industry is not prepared for how insanely hard a full orchestral Star Fox and Ocarina of Time soundtrack in the same year would go.

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 10/03/2026

This the type of video production shit PokeTube is up to: flawlessly recreating in-game battle scenes in 3D in order to outline the creator Wolfey's thought process in an educational way, before transitioning back to the in-game footage to complete the turn.

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 25/02/2026

I don't know how, but reading this interview feels like playing one of New Blood's games. It's fast, it's crazy, it makes you say "what the fuck just happened."

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 02/11/2025

Evergreen Post: Toronto has lost Game 7 in OT

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 19/02/2026

Peel It Back 2026 Hamilton, ON - Game Boy Camera @nin.com

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 02/02/2026

Going to tell my nieces and nephews that this is Hatsune Miku

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 29/01/2026

So only slightly worse than Ontario's winter this year

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 12/01/2026

Even in LEGO's own marketing images the man is clearly regretting his spending decisions. Nine hundred Canadian dollars, but the way.

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Chron 🇨🇦 @xhp.ca · 12/12/2025

Very pleased that @andyrobinson.bsky.social's VGC Patreon shirt made it onto the livestream last night (or this morning, if you're @jordanmiddler.bsky.social and @scully1888.bsky.social)