perfectly said. it's been almost a year since I was laid off I had passion but it never mattered. now I don't know if I even hold the same dream that I got to live for a few years, all because of greed and flawed foundations I don't love this industry; I loved what it was when I grew up with it

Jack Coleman@crustypants.bsky.social · 5d ago

DISGRUNTLED LAID-OFF WRITER TELLS ALL, jackcrustycoleman.com/2026/08/14/t...

I got laid off! 👋 There was no chance to say goodbye to my colleagues of several years before Valnet deactivated everything so I’ll just say it was a huge pleasure to be part of trying to build something unique within the games media landscape despite going up against so many challenges.

I’ll say this about @thegamerweb.bsky.social. Some of the absolute best and most driven folks I’ve ever worked with. They deserve to be treated like the bright spots in games journalism they are. Not like this.

lex luddy goes to gamescom@lexluddy.xyz · 3mo ago

On Thursday evening Valnet issued new contracts to writers at TheGamer instituting a minimum article viewership threshold for payment. Most writers already have pay tied to article performance, but this new system would mean that if a piece didn't get X number of clicks you wouldn't be paid for it.

The game that made me miss driving is also the one that let me deliver ramen at 140 mph through Tokyo. I reviewed Forza Horizon 6, and I fear Playground Games may have cooked. ⊹ ࣪ ˖͙͘͡★ www.thegamer.com/forza-horizo...

Forza Horizon 6 Review: Japan Marks A New Peak For The Open World Racer

Tokyo's neon streets, snowy mountain roads, and endlessly satisfying driving make Forza Horizon 6 the strongest entry in the series yet.

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Zelda Day at TheGamer is officially in full swing! 💚🫶 I got to chat with Princess Zelda’s voice actor about everything from her super-secret audition to shaping Zelda into the incredibly hopeful, layered icon we know her to be today. The full interview . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ www.thegamer.com/zeldas-voice...

Zelda's Voice Actor On Why The Character Is A Symbol Of Hope

I spoke with Patricia Summersett about voicing Princess Zelda, from her secretive audition to shaping a more nuanced version of the iconic character.

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youtu.be/pc2NggI8drQ?... For @pcgamer.com , I wrote the script for this helpful video about Fortnite: Save The World! It was my first time doing scriptwriting and I had a blast with it (I also provided the footage, so you can see me suck at it.) Take a look!

Fortnite Save the World PvE mode: Your complete guide

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I’m a fraud (rhythm-wise), but Dead As Disco is enabling my delusions anyway 😌💃 Here are my thoughts from my hands-on preview. @gepugg.bsky.social’s high score is safe… for now! www.thegamer.com/dead-as-disc...

I’m A Fraud, And Dead As Disco Is My Enabler

My hands-on Dead As Disco preview proves you can look cool in a rhythm game, no actual rhythm required.

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If you don't care about layoffs, especially an amount of people like this, I'm sorry but you're a ghoul, not a human. What's worse, if you say you don't care while holding a position of power of any kind, then you're certainly the worst possible choice for a role like that.

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando feels like someone turned an ’80s horror movie into a co-op zombie shooter and then poured synth music all over it. My review! .✦ ݁˖ www.thegamer.com/john-carpent...

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Review: Loud In Its Love To '80s Horror Excess

Toxic Commando doesn't reinvent the zombie shooter, but its chaotic co-op action and retro horror energy make it a blast.

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No level of nepotism should ever feed a power trip in any workplace, and your position should never make you abusive towards your coworkers. Always treat your peers with respect because you can be sure they will talk to each other. You're as expendable as they are in the eyes of your employer.

I had the chance to sit down with Blizzard’s Hearthstone team to see how they reimagined Warcraft’s end-of-the-world storyline for the card game. The devs apparently love making us feel the end of the world. My interview ✧˚ · . www.thegamer.com/hearthstone-...

"We Wanted To Go Big": The Hearthstone Team On How Cataclysm Reimagines Warcraft Lore In A Dark New Timeline

I sat down with Blizzard’s Hearthstone team to explore Cataclysm, from art and mechanics to reimagining Warcraft’s most consequential moment.

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I went hands-on with Overwatch Season One at Blizzard HQ and played all five new heroes. Yes, Jetpack Cat is real. Yes, she rules. Here are my thoughts! ˚⟡˖ ࣪ www.thegamer.com/overwatch-se...

I've Played Overwatch's Five New Heroes, And They're A Bold Leap Forward For The Hero Shooter

I went hands-on with Overwatch’s new heroes, and here’s why Season One might be the game’s boldest update yet.

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I traveled to LA last week for a hands-on preview of Highguard. What I expected: another free-to-play shooter in a crowded genre. What I played: a uniquely fun PvP raid shooter, and one I couldn’t stop thinking about after. My full impressions ↓ ⋆·˚ ༘ * www.thegamer.com/highguard-sh...

Remember Highguard, That New Shooter Announced At The Game Awards? It Actually Rules

Highguard might’ve drawn backlash at The Game Awards, but my hands-on preview shows it’s a unique, fun PvP Raid Shooter you won’t want to miss.

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Under all the mechanical violence, MIO: Memories In Orbit is a gentle game about caring for a broken world. It just makes you earn every feeling. My full review! ↓ ⋆｡°✩ www.thegamer.com/mio-memories...

MIO: Memories In Orbit Review - Brutal In Beautiful Watercolor

MIO: Memories in Orbit will punish every mistake, then reward you with some of the prettiest Metroidvania gameplay in years.

thegamer.com

I'm starting the year with a new byline, and of course, a Warframe article, because I know my shit! For @escapistmag.bsky.social, I wrote a guide about how to get and best build Uriel, the latest Warframe added in The Old Peace update. Give it a read! www.escapistmagazine.com/warframe-uri...

Best Warframe Uriel build: How to get The Old Peace Frame and best ways to use it

Warframe’s latest addition, Uriel, is a powerful new tool. Here’s the best Uriel build to make the most out of him.

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In light of being laid off from TheGamer today, I don't intend to let my passions die out. I'll continue to create work independently, and keep that excitement for whatever opportunities come my way in the future. This was a dream career, and I'm not done with it yet.

Turns out I’m great at managing dinosaurs and terrible at keeping fences intact. My Jurassic World Evolution 3 review is up: www.thegamer.com/jurassic-wor...

Jurassic World Evolution 3 Review - A Stunning Sequel For Dinosaur Park Fans

God, I love dinosaurs.

thegamer.com

Had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Aaron Keller and Alec Dawson about Season 18 - new Stadium heroes, 60 Perks, and Wuyang. 🧡 Overwatch 2 keeps inventing, and I’m here for it. My interview: www.thegamer.com/overwatch-2-...

Why Overwatch 2 Season 18 Is Bringing Massive Changes, According To Its Directors

Overwatch 2 Season 18 adds new heroes, Stadium updates, and 60+ Perks. Directors Keller and Dawson reveal how these changes reshape the game.

thegamer.com

Ok, so. I've been let go of my job at TheGamer. If you're looking for a gaming journalist with 7+ years of experience in the field and 3 years of experience as an editor, just hit me up at synchrocolt@gmail.com, or check santileguiza.com to read my work!

SIKE! This is my final Tennocon piece. It's a love letter to the event and the @warframe.com community, and I also included some little tidbits I got from the lovely folks working in the game as I was interviewing them during the trip. Hope you enjoy it! www.thegamer.com/tennocon-202...

Tennocon 2025: Love, Passion, Community, And Space Ninjas

Here's a love letter to Tennocon and the Warframe community.

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My last Tennocon 2025 interview! I had the pleasure of talking with @kathrynkingsley.bsky.social and @cavalorn.bsky.social about all things Warframe and the journey of the Drifter and the Operator. Check it out! www.thegamer.com/two-journeys...

Two Journeys And An Ever-Growing Warframe Story - Kathryn Ann Kingsley And Adrian Bott Tennocon 2025 Interview

We sat down with Kat Kingsley and Adrian Bott to talk about Warframe's upcoming content.

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More Tennocon interviews! This time I got the pleasure to talk about Soulframe with @georgespanos.bsky.social @spaceysarah.bsky.social @de-scott.bsky.social and Geoff Crookes. Give it a look! www.thegamer.com/finding-the-...

Finding The Soul In Soulframe - Intwerview With Geoff Crookes, Sarah Asselin, George Spanos, And Scott McGregor

We talked with the people behind Soulframe about the upcoming content for the game.

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My third Tennocon piece is an interview with the amazingly talented cast of Warframe VAs @ameliatyler.bsky.social @alphatakahashi.bsky.social @elsielovelock.bsky.social, Kevin Afghani, and Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge! I had a lot of fun in this one, take a look! www.thegamer.com/behind-the-h...

Behind The Hex - Tennocon 2025 Interview With The Warframe:1999 Voice Actors

We sat down to have a chat with the Warframe:1999 voice actors.

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Here's my second piece of Tennocon 2025, and this time I had the pleasure to talk with @de-danielle.bsky.social and @zachmckone.bsky.social about the Community Team at DE and their amazing work! www.thegamer.com/tennocon-202...

The Joy Of A Community That Never Stops - Tennocon Interview With Danielle Sokolowski And Zach McKone

We talked with Danielle Sokolowski and Zach McKone about the Warframe community and their work.

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My review of Date Everything! is up! I had a blast playing through this amazing visual novel, and if you love dating simulators with beautifully written characters, you should definitely check this one out! www.thegamer.com/date-everyth...

Date Everything! Review - Becoming Acquainted With My Appliances

Now I'm hoping they call for a second date.

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Aaaand we're up! My first Gamescom Latam 2025 interview is here, and I had the pleasure to chat with Gustavo Steinberg, Rodrigo Terra, and Patricia Sato, to discuss about the event's evolution over the last few years and how it affects the region at large. www.thegamer.com/gamescom-lat...

Gamescom Latam 2025 Interview - Reaching New Heights In Latin America

We sat down with the folks of Gamescom Latam and Abragames to talk about the 2025 edition of this event!

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Another feature, this time I got to talk about my love for Skyrim and why is it good to let go of some things. www.thegamer.com/love-lost-st...

For Love's Sake, Please Stop Making New Versions Of Old Games

Well done guys, you made Lord Alfred Tennyson disappointed now.

thegamer.com

My first op-ed in years! I'm trying to dip more into features and thought pieces, so I began by yapping about my new player experience in Fragpunk. www.thegamer.com/fragpunk-cas...

FragPunk Is Making Casuals Competitive

It’s me, I’m Casuals.

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As we come very close to the Techrot Encore update, I had the pleasure of chatting with @moitoi.bsky.social about the work of the community team, the warframe playerbase itself, and what's coming soon! Give it a read! www.thegamer.com/warframe-tec...

Let's Hear It For The Band! - Warframe: Techrot Encore Interview With Megan Everett

We sat down with Megan Everett to talk about Warframe: Techrot Encore.

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I had the pleasure to chat with @pabloalonso.bsky.social about the upcoming Warframe: Techrot Encore update, the lessons learned post-'1999', and the ever-improving New Player Experience. Take a look! www.thegamer.com/warframe-tec...

Techrot Takes The Stage - Warframe Interview With Pablo Alonso

We sat down with Design Director Pablo Alonso to talk about Warframe: Techrot Encore!

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