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Miranda Sanchez

@havokrose.bsky.social

Executive Editor of Guides at IGN and Podcast Unlocked member Into books, beer, stationery, cats, video games, and writing. She/her

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Joseph Cox@josephcox.bsky.social · 3d ago

OpenAI and Microsoft admitted LLMs are predatory tech built on “an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions,” and the “largest theft of labor in human history.” An internal Microsoft document said AI has created a “doom loop” that is killing “the entire web.” www.404media.co/doom-loop-op...

‘Doom Loop’: OpenAI and Microsoft Admits LLMs Are Destroying the Web and Built on Theft

"Millions of people around the world will soon consider large models ‘hoovering up’ all their work to be an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions."

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Brendan Graeber@raggafragga.bsky.social · 5d ago

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.

IGN@ign.com · 5d ago

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave provides an excellent pairing of combat strategy and management, with compelling stories spread across each of its four heroes that come together to form one phenomenal RPG. Our review: https://bit.ly/4cQrCmt

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave provides an excellent pairing of combat strategy and management, with compelling stories spread across each of its four heroes that come together to form one phenomenal RPG. Score: 10
Eddie García@egprchamp.bsky.social · 6d ago

It’s HHM! As the industry falters, I’m lucky to have a role in games. As a Latino, even more fortunate as simply put, not many of us exist in games. If you’re reading this, I’m asking you to be an ally. Whether at an event or in a boardroom, please support and speak up for your Latino colleagues 🫶🏼

Alex Zalben@azalben.bsky.social · 4w ago

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old. Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000). A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact. At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
Alex Zalben@azalben.bsky.social · 4w ago

Dolly Parton, among a thousand other amazing things she did in her life, gifted over 330 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the world, but you can support the program today to keep it going imaginationlibrary.com

Bo Moore@usebomswisely.bsky.social · last mo.

13,000+ people asked Twitch to disable generative AI tools or training by default, more than 50 times the number of votes on the next-most popular feature request. Twitch didn't listen. www.ign.com/articles/twi...

Twitch Now Trains Amazon's Generative AI Models On Your Channel By Default – Here's How To Turn It Off

Twitch has rolled out a new "feature" that trains Amazon's generative AI content models on its users' channels. The setting can be disabled, but it's turned on by default.

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Casey DeFreitas@shinycaseyd.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I went to Riot Games HQ back during SGF and went hands-on with Riftbound: Vendetta! I also got a ton of insight from senior designer Jon Moormann, so I wrote *two* articles: 1. Why Kennen, Akali, and Jayce were chosen as the first opposite domain ambassadors: www.ign.com/articles/ven...

Vendetta Preview: Why Riftbound’s Design Team Chose Kennen, Akali, and Jayce for the First Opposing Domain Legends - IGN

Riftbound senior designer Jon Moormann explained a little bit about why the team chose who they did to be the first ambassadors of these new color combos, Purple/Yellow, Red/Green, and Blue/Orange, an...

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Mitch Dyer@mitchyd.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I've been out of games press for 10+ years (!) but gamedev has only deepened my love for thoughtful work in the space. Thanks @bradshankar.bsky.social for letting me gush about my favorite critics, creativity, Crossfire, making Star Wars for my dad, and more. 🥰

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Brad Shankar@bradshankar.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I had a wonderful chat with @mitchyd.bsky.social about his career as both games media and games writer. 🍁 🎮 Great insight into his time at IGN and how games coverage (especially criticism) has since evolved, the nuances between writing on Star Wars, Batman and Crossfire, portfolio tips and more.