Spotify ads the second I land in Germany: Willkommen! Kaufen Sie diese Pillen für den Penis. Spotify ads two weeks after I get back to the UK: Hast du schon eine dieser Penis-Pillen gekauft?

Oooo a new reason to not like Ed Sheeran! And it’s a biggie.

If someone is interested in the new Metroid but never played them before, I think they should start with Super Metroid and then play whatever But I also just think that about most video games Like if you wanna play GTA6 but you haven’t played Super Metroid, you should start with Super Metroid

If you’re wondering: Sep/Oct/Nov is autumn/fall Dec/Jan/Feb is winter Mar/Apr/May is spring Jun/Jul/Aug is summer Don’t give me any of this summer solstice, it isn’t autumn until the moon looks down at winks directly at your first born son bullshit. Let’s keep it simple.

My newsletter this week covers all three corners of The Triforce The Legend Of Zelda, Pokemon Plushes, and Sonic the Hedgehog Wait, what do you mean that isn't what it represents? joshcoulson.substack.com/p/comfy-cudd...

Comfy Cuddlers, Sonic Collections, And The Ocarina Of Time Returns

Plus how to get free games if you have Amazon Prime. Seriously, you should be claiming them every month.

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Watching old Pokemon episodes with 6 and there’s an ep where a doctor tells Misty he struggles to turn down young girls Already gross, even worse when you discover Misty is canonically 10

I bet Pikachu smells like shit. That broad fat ass? He can't get in there and clean himself - @grubb.wtf

George's opinion is the only one I trust on this game. Wait, he didn't give it a perfect 5/5? I take it back!

Gepugg@gepugg.bsky.social · 5d ago

Really proud to have had the chance to review Marvel’s Wolverine. It has some issues, but it’s still a great time, the story especially surprised and stuck with me. My review: www.thegamer.com/marvels-wolv...

It's been a fun and productive first week back but I'm still after new bylines so please hit me up if you're accepting pitches, need help covering upcoming releases or fancy chatting! 🔥

Jade King ✍️ OPEN FOR WORK@konayma6.bsky.social · 2w ago

Gamescom is over so a quick reminder than I'm looking for work and can be reached at jadekingfreelance@gmail.com. I've been purposefully off the radar for a few weeks just to give myself a break but I'll be firing off a few emails today reminding people that I exist and want to write cool shit 👋

I paid £9.50 for a pint at Wembley a couple of months ago. Today I bought Meccha Chameleon on Switch 2 for £3.67.

Dread and Forgotten Land are top 5 Switch games for me, so it has taken six hours for me to peel myself off the ceiling after that Direct

I’ve not yet reviewed a game I’ve played for more than 300 hours, until today. My second perfect score ever goes to Valheim. ⋆˚࿔ my review www.thegamer.com/valheim-1-0-...

The Long Road To The End Of Valheim Is Worth The Grind

Valheim 1.0 is a gorgeous, brutal survival adventure whose Deep North finale makes hundreds of hours of grinding feel worthwhile.

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Can’t wait for the ‘one last thing’ at tomorrow’s Direct to be Link, Young Link, and Toon Link welcoming Wet Link to Smash

‘Link can now jump at the press of a button’ Everyone over 35:

Yungviral: Commentators' Shocked Reaction

ALT: Yungviral: Commentators' Shocked Reaction

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Very proud of my “Grokarina of Time” strap for this one.

Jade King ✍️ OPEN FOR WORK@konayma6.bsky.social · 6d ago

I also penned some timely coverage on the Ocarina of Time remake and Link’s updated character design. It feels oddly out of place in a modern rendition of this classic world. www.gamespot.com/articles/why...

oh, my god -- shut up

Buying the console you need to play GTA 6 doesn't cost as much as you might think, although owning a copy of every Pokemon movie might cost a lot more joshcoulson.substack.com/p/lego-ps1s-...

Lego PS1s, Pokemon Movies, And The Cheapest Way To Play GTA 6

If you need a new console to play GTA 6, let me advise you on the cheapest way to make that happen

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My first piece for @kotaku.com sees me document the rather surreal experience of demoing a game funded by a government that would have me executed for being trans. kotaku.com/the-1001-thr...

The 1001 Threads Of Mizan Director Avoids Answering A Simple Question At Gamescom - Kotaku

'This is a really decentralized company. We completely decentralized'

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There’s a 60-70% chance they send this to anyone with a newsletter and replace number 50 each time, but until someone bursts that bubble for me, I’m gonna take the win

I think my 8mo has been secretly learning Japanese When the Gran Turismo producer popped up during the State of Play, he locked the fuck in and started yelling at him Shit, maybe he’s just racist…

I reviewed Halloween: The Game aaaand… I enjoyed it! You’ll see a lot of talk about glitches and bugs, but at the heart, it’s a really fun game. ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ My review www.thegamer.com/halloween-th...

Halloween: The Game Turns Haddonfield Into A Gorgeous Playground For Michael Myers

Michael Myers is back to lurking around corners in Halloween: The Game, a gorgeous, creepy, occasionally glitchy trip to Haddonfield.

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PlayStation: killing physical games Xbox: laying off thousands of employees Nintendo:

Wario64@wario64.bsky.social · 2w ago

a look at Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - 8 player split-screen on Switch 2

Is this an awkward time to announce I’m launching a site that reviews the people who review video game reviewers?

Mortal Shell 2's PS5 exclusive Revered Edition is selling for more than $300 on eBay after it sold out before launch.

Mortal Shell 2's Sold Out Revered Edition Fetching Ludicrous Amounts On Resale Sites

Mortal Shell 2's PS5 exclusive Revered Edition is selling for more than $300 on eBay after it sold out before launch.

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It’s September which means every single game other than GTA 6 is about to be released joshcoulson.substack.com/p/every-big-...

Every Big Game Releasing In September 2026

Doomsday is here. Not the Avengers one, the video game one where every new game you can think of is releasing during the next two months.

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Gamescom is over so a quick reminder than I'm looking for work and can be reached at jadekingfreelance@gmail.com. I've been purposefully off the radar for a few weeks just to give myself a break but I'll be firing off a few emails today reminding people that I exist and want to write cool shit 👋

I ordered edamame once assuming I’d just get a plate of Dutch cheese

I get, and I am not exaggerating, 8-10 emails like this every single day

Mike Futter | Wishlist The Final Cut of Lilith Cunningham!@futterish.fsquared.biz · 2w ago

This is another reason you don’t use other games to define yours. This press release subject line advertises two other games. The actual game being promoted is cut out.

Mario minifigures along with a very timely reminder that you need to buy a Switch 2 now before it’s too late in my newsletter this week joshcoulson.substack.com/p/mario-mini...

Mario Minifigures And Pokopia Playsets

Plus a Tamagotchi you can wear like an engagement ring.

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Between last night and today, Dick’s Sporting Goods and the rink pro shop, we just dropped damn near $500 on deck hockey equipment for the kids, who joined a league this Fall. So, uh, who needs some games reviewed?