Feel like I’m banging my head against the endgame in Path of Exile 2 (skill issue, of course) but am now trying a Huntress and it’s SO fun. Absolutely ripping through campaign now and already theorycrafting on the train to work.
Lloyd Coombes
@lloydcoombes.bsky.social
Games PR. Tech and fitness freelancer seen at IGN, Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar, Tom’s Guide, GamesRadar & more. Dad Joke Enthusiast.
Signing off my time with the lovely Polygon team with a rundown of the priciest cards in Riftbound's latest set, Vendetta. www.polygon.com/riftbound-ve...
Riftbound Vendetta turns League favorites into $300 chase cards
Here are the 10 most expensive cards from the new set
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"You now face godlike judgment. May it extend eternally." Genuinely can't believe this universe is coming to an end. #Destiny2
Cheeky bit of positivity on this Thursday afternoon - after nearly 3 months at PREMIER as a freelance Senior Account Executive, I'm moving in-house. Very pleased to *properly* join the team, and excited to continue my PR journey!
Lloyd Coombes@lloydcoombes.bsky.social · 6mo agoVery pleased to announce I've joined PREMIER as a freelance Senior Account Executive - although you may have guessed from my first press release yesterday! Very excited to start my PR journey with such a wonderful team and have the opportunity to stay in the games industry.
I’m not saying I’m getting old but every social media algorithm is showing me product ads to help with joint pain and muscle injuries and I’m not ok with it.
Genuinely can't believe I get to work on Apex Legends day-to-day. How good is this latest gameplay trailer for Season 29?! www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_G0...
Apex Legends: Overclocked Gameplay Trailer
YouTube video by Apex Legends
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Been having a blast writing about Magic: The Gathering at @polygon.com, so it was awesome to get to help out with this list of Secret Lairs we want to see! www.polygon.com/mtg-universe...
Magic will crossover with anything — so here are 15 it should do next
Polygon dreams up potential Universes Beyond crossov ers
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We lost our friend in 2018, today would have been his birthday. Miss you always, TH forever x
Ramattra in Stadium AND a Diablo-themed skin? We eating GOOD. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO6g...
Season 2: Summit Official Trailer | Overwatch
YouTube video by PlayOverwatch
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For Tom's Guide, I waxed lyrical about Mimestream www.tomsguide.com/computing/so...
I ditched Apple Mail for this game-changing app — and I’m not going back
Seriously, it’s so good.
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I love Apple products and services, but there's no denying there have been some missteps. As part of the company's 50th anniversary, I took a look at some of them for TechRadar. How many do you remember? www.techradar.com/tech/youve-t...
'An Apple Park-sized fumble': 11 things Apple got spectacularly wrong in the last 50 years, from Ping to the U2 iTunes fiasco
From rock band downloads to unreliable keyboards, here are the biggest Apple misfires in the last fifty years.
techradar.com
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Switch 2 Review: Worth the Wait darylbaxter.com/posts/virtua...
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Switch 2 Review
The iconic fighting series finally arrives on a Nintendo console
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Screamer is out today, and it's the first game I've had the pleasure of working on - check out the launch trailer! www.youtube.com/watch?v=05jp...
Screamer | Launch Trailer
YouTube video by PLAION UK
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'I'm playing Marathon in ultrawide. You get a death recap screen up on that baby and you are seriously looking at that death recap screen'
Very pleased to announce I've joined PREMIER as a freelance Senior Account Executive - although you may have guessed from my first press release yesterday! Very excited to start my PR journey with such a wonderful team and have the opportunity to stay in the games industry.
In possibly my last gaming commission, I wrote about Marathon and what it does well, what needs work ahead of launch, and why I think it’ll find a place alongside others in the genre. www.techradar.com/gaming/marat...
Can Marathon really topple Arc Raiders? Maybe it doesn’t need to
We go hands-on with Marathon to find out whether it has what it takes to survive in the crowded live-service space.
techradar.com
Is Pokopia and Marathon the closest we’ll get to the double whammy of Animal Crossing and Doom Eternal happening again?
Had a very successful #marathonthegame session with @jameswright-uk.bsky.social and @robertesom.bsky.social this evening - roll on launch!
Despite being a big ol' fraidy cat, I'm getting caught up in the Resi hype. There is no way I'd make it through the opening hour, and yet...
Feeling quite reflective today. I'm so excited to be able to announce my next move soon, but I'm leaving games media after seven years.
Finally splashed out on some stash tabs for Path of Exile 2 and they've changed my life. Genuinely spending so much less time messing around with my currencies now, and I have a Unique collection to flick through! What a world.
Can’t remember the last time I was this nervous for a NLD. That Arsenal squad, on paper, should win, but new manager bounce and this being a derby means it’s hard to call. COYG.
Catching up on the love folks have shown me the last few days. So grateful - I’m lucky enough to work with some amazing teams for freelance, and I hope to have some news about next steps soon. Need an experienced writer/editor/content strategist? Let’s chat!
Been working on something near and dear to my heart for IGN, but for now, here’s the latest Magic Market Watch. www.ign.com/articles/mag...
Magic Market Watch: Fresh Unbans Spring Some Massive Surprises Post Lorwyn Eclipsed - IGN
Magic's TMNT set is approaching, but before then, here are some more of the latest movers and shakers from Lorwyn and beyond.
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Shouldn’t have to be said, but anyone trying to score points over industry layoffs needs to take a look at themselves