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wrote VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works @lostincult.co.uk
words: Unwinnable, VGC, Polygon, GamesRadar+, Rock Paper Shotgun, PLAY, EDGE, Into The Spine, Skybox, startmenu
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Ashley Schofield is looking for work!🐉 @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social · 3d
hey, i'm looking for work! full-time or freelance 💜

journalist, critic, author
proficient in features, criticism, reporting, reviews, previews, news, guides

words at lost in cult, RPS, VGC, unwinnable, gamesradar+, polygon, EDGE, PLAY

muckrack.com/ash-like-a-d...
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'Few games capture the spirit of indie game development quite like VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action. What initially started out as a short game for a Cyberpunk Game Jam back in 2014, soon became a standout indie hit. VA-11 Hall-A delivers a heartfelt story of happiness in the depths of disaster, draped in a unique cyberpunk aesthetic and set to a distinctive synthwave soundtrack to match. It’s a truly remarkable visual novel, and the perfect choice for our Design Works range. Produced in collaboration with Sukeban Games and Ysbryd, VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works explores the corrupt metropolis of Glitch City, its culture, and the people who frequent the game’s beloved hole in the wall, VA-11 Hall-A. Written by talented journalist and author Ashley Schofield (Polygon, EDGE, Unwinnable and VGC), you’ll hear how this world came to be and the cyberpunk touchstones that inspired it — all the while lending insight into the history of Venezuela, where the team is located, and the unique challenges of developing a game there. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works will be a celebration of this beautiful indie masterpiece, and the people that made it all possible. Alongside contemporary interviews with writer/programmer Fernando Damas and artist/designer Christopher Ortiz conducted exclusively for VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works, the book also features a collection of highlights from the ‘Daily VA-11 Hall-A’ blog posts directly from Sukeban.moe. You can also expect deep dives into the development of the game’s prototype and prologue; the bartending mechanics that put you in the shoes of disaster bisexual bartender Jill Stingray, and interviews exploring its iconic synthwave soundtrack/jukebox with composer Michael Kelly. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works features detailed insight into the game’s early concepts and development, an exploration of Glitch City itself, and a deep dive into the programming, art and soundtrack — an unmissable read for any fan.' A magazine cover of Unwinnable Monthly #191, with the feature being my essay 'I Don't Want To Be This Kind of Animal Anymore' and art by Shafer Brown. An excerpt reads: In the dark times, should the stars also go out? 'Revachol is still. Silent. Decades of unrest, corruption and capital gain have reduced it to a shell of a city. And yet, under these sullen skies, a miracle is happening. The limbed and headed machine of pain and undignified suffering is firing up again.' My review of Hollow Knight: Silksong for Video Games Chronicle. 'Hollow Knight: Silksong review: A game that intends to make you suffer, even to its own detriment. Team Cherry’s sequel has a clear mission statement, but doesn’t seem to consider the consequences. 3/5 stars.' My review of Demonschool for Rock Paper Shotgun, included in RPS' Bestest Bests category. 'Demonschool review Saturday morning carcasses.'
ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
i have got to get better at writing (still)
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
any london café recommendations friends
November 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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julie.radiantarray.io
thank you kind souls who helped me out here, reupping in case anyone else wishes to do so
November 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
this is so so so good i love demonschool
brandon.insertcredit.com Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 16h
We did something different with the credits for Demonschool. We used this format: name, title, lengthy description of what they did. Often you see credits in games where you don't know what the credited developer was actually responsible for. We wanted to give people proper, actual credit.
Credits for Brent Porter (3D art lead) and Catherine Menabde (2D art lead) are shown here. There's a lengthy description of what they did, with a pastiche of various Demonschool characters underneath, messing around with a computer.
November 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
i love her so much

what a fucking concert

'it was an album written in a few years of brain hell! you know brain hell. i assume you know that because you're here'
A picture of dodie performing in London. The stage is lit sky blue. A picture of dodie performing in London. The stage is lit in the colours of the gay flag.
November 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
dodie time!!!!!!!
November 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
@dietdeitz.bsky.social thank you for consistently ripping my writing apart and holding me accountable to Do Better (affectionate)
susanarendt.bsky.social Susan Arendt @susanarendt.bsky.social · 23h
By the way, it's National Editor Appreciation Day.

Nobody ever reads a great article and thinks, "Dang, that was some tight editing." But editing is a big part of how it got to be great.

So writers, if you've ever worked with a good editor, shout 'em out.
November 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
curiosity has struck after a conversation touching on this, so:

is there any word that you would associate me with?

open to anything, genuinely curious
November 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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sidequestzone.bsky.social
DID YOU KNOW that Sidequest has a zine compiling some of our favorite pieces from the first decade (ish) of our existence? For just $5, you can get a beautifully designed example of some of the pieces we think best showcase our whole "thing."

Check it out: sidequestzone.itch.io/decade
A "Decade" of Sidequest by Sidequest
A Collection of Games Lit, Crit, and Wit from Launch to Present
sidequestzone.itch.io
November 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
there are few things more dysphoric than being kinda bad at celeste
November 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
i was never good at anything else! i'm still not!
recursecenter.bsky.social Recurse Center @recursecenter.bsky.social · 13d
What’s the lore behind choosing your career path ?
November 24, 2025 at 10:48 AM
ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
this is really cool to see!!!! love you all 💜
A Skircle showing off my most interacted with users on Bluesky. There's a lot of trans people on here, huh
November 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
excited for my december including playthroughs of both va-11 hall-a and yakuza: like a dragon for the christmas season

surely i will have time
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
i'm so fucking stupid
November 24, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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dietdeitz.bsky.social
hey so like tell me if i’m wrong, but are there only three publications to pitch personal games writing now? asking for literally me, someone please make me less depressed about the industry
November 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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dreamcastaway.bsky.social
I'm actively freelancing again at a variety of websites but still looking for more steady work. If you need a writer with clear communication skills who also have experience working studio marketing and social media management...

Well, lemme tell you about this gal Harper!
dreamcastaway.bsky.social Harper Jay @dreamcastaway.bsky.social · Jun 2
News from me! Last week was my last week at Double Fine. It was an exciting time and I am very grateful to have learned so much at a beloved studio.

This means I am looking for work! If you need someone with social media/community expertise, please reach out.

Eager to start a fresh adventure!
November 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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mads.haus
what's a bad game, and how do we talk about it?

@bloomedwings.bsky.social and I probably don't have the answer. but you can read us try to get there!

now live - the 1st part of the 2nd installment in our letters series.
a conversation on criticism and what a bad game is, anyway | madeline blondeau
Get more from madeline blondeau on Patreon
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November 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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maxkriegervg.bsky.social
oh thank god more people can watch shin godzilla. i liked -1 but it got a bit nihon banzai at the end in a way i think a lot of americans missed, shin godzilla meanwhile reads as hideaki anno's personal grievance with the malaise of modern japanese neoliberalism and i love it for that
wtk.bsky.social WTK @wtk.bsky.social · 3d
More GKIDS titles to stream December 1 on HBO Max:
- Liz and the Blue Bird
- Lu Over the Wall
- Millennium Actress
- Mind Game
- Perfect Blue
- Shin Godzilla
- Summer Wars
- The Colors Within
- The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
- Wolf Children
press.wbd.com/us/media-rel...
November 22, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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wingedregent.bsky.social
Ashley's contributions as the author of VA-11 Hall-A Design Works and journalist/critic stand out in how she approaches what could be uncomfortable truths through a reflective lens as a fan and digging into the minutiae to great effect toward what it means. Any outlet would be blessed to have her.
ashlikeadragon.bsky.social Ashley Schofield is looking for work!🐉 @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social · 3d
hey, i'm looking for work! full-time or freelance 💜

journalist, critic, author
proficient in features, criticism, reporting, reviews, previews, news, guides

words at lost in cult, RPS, VGC, unwinnable, gamesradar+, polygon, EDGE, PLAY

muckrack.com/ash-like-a-d...
[email protected]
'Few games capture the spirit of indie game development quite like VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action. What initially started out as a short game for a Cyberpunk Game Jam back in 2014, soon became a standout indie hit. VA-11 Hall-A delivers a heartfelt story of happiness in the depths of disaster, draped in a unique cyberpunk aesthetic and set to a distinctive synthwave soundtrack to match. It’s a truly remarkable visual novel, and the perfect choice for our Design Works range. Produced in collaboration with Sukeban Games and Ysbryd, VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works explores the corrupt metropolis of Glitch City, its culture, and the people who frequent the game’s beloved hole in the wall, VA-11 Hall-A. Written by talented journalist and author Ashley Schofield (Polygon, EDGE, Unwinnable and VGC), you’ll hear how this world came to be and the cyberpunk touchstones that inspired it — all the while lending insight into the history of Venezuela, where the team is located, and the unique challenges of developing a game there. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works will be a celebration of this beautiful indie masterpiece, and the people that made it all possible. Alongside contemporary interviews with writer/programmer Fernando Damas and artist/designer Christopher Ortiz conducted exclusively for VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works, the book also features a collection of highlights from the ‘Daily VA-11 Hall-A’ blog posts directly from Sukeban.moe. You can also expect deep dives into the development of the game’s prototype and prologue; the bartending mechanics that put you in the shoes of disaster bisexual bartender Jill Stingray, and interviews exploring its iconic synthwave soundtrack/jukebox with composer Michael Kelly. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works features detailed insight into the game’s early concepts and development, an exploration of Glitch City itself, and a deep dive into the programming, art and soundtrack — an unmissable read for any fan.' A magazine cover of Unwinnable Monthly #191, with the feature being my essay 'I Don't Want To Be This Kind of Animal Anymore' and art by Shafer Brown. An excerpt reads: In the dark times, should the stars also go out? 'Revachol is still. Silent. Decades of unrest, corruption and capital gain have reduced it to a shell of a city. And yet, under these sullen skies, a miracle is happening. The limbed and headed machine of pain and undignified suffering is firing up again.' My review of Hollow Knight: Silksong for Video Games Chronicle. 'Hollow Knight: Silksong review: A game that intends to make you suffer, even to its own detriment. Team Cherry’s sequel has a clear mission statement, but doesn’t seem to consider the consequences. 3/5 stars.' My review of Demonschool for Rock Paper Shotgun, included in RPS' Bestest Bests category. 'Demonschool review Saturday morning carcasses.'
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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exalclaw.bsky.social
Hire Ashley. Hire em now!
ashlikeadragon.bsky.social Ashley Schofield is looking for work!🐉 @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social · 3d
hey, i'm looking for work! full-time or freelance 💜

journalist, critic, author
proficient in features, criticism, reporting, reviews, previews, news, guides

words at lost in cult, RPS, VGC, unwinnable, gamesradar+, polygon, EDGE, PLAY

muckrack.com/ash-like-a-d...
[email protected]
'Few games capture the spirit of indie game development quite like VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action. What initially started out as a short game for a Cyberpunk Game Jam back in 2014, soon became a standout indie hit. VA-11 Hall-A delivers a heartfelt story of happiness in the depths of disaster, draped in a unique cyberpunk aesthetic and set to a distinctive synthwave soundtrack to match. It’s a truly remarkable visual novel, and the perfect choice for our Design Works range. Produced in collaboration with Sukeban Games and Ysbryd, VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works explores the corrupt metropolis of Glitch City, its culture, and the people who frequent the game’s beloved hole in the wall, VA-11 Hall-A. Written by talented journalist and author Ashley Schofield (Polygon, EDGE, Unwinnable and VGC), you’ll hear how this world came to be and the cyberpunk touchstones that inspired it — all the while lending insight into the history of Venezuela, where the team is located, and the unique challenges of developing a game there. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works will be a celebration of this beautiful indie masterpiece, and the people that made it all possible. Alongside contemporary interviews with writer/programmer Fernando Damas and artist/designer Christopher Ortiz conducted exclusively for VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works, the book also features a collection of highlights from the ‘Daily VA-11 Hall-A’ blog posts directly from Sukeban.moe. You can also expect deep dives into the development of the game’s prototype and prologue; the bartending mechanics that put you in the shoes of disaster bisexual bartender Jill Stingray, and interviews exploring its iconic synthwave soundtrack/jukebox with composer Michael Kelly. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works features detailed insight into the game’s early concepts and development, an exploration of Glitch City itself, and a deep dive into the programming, art and soundtrack — an unmissable read for any fan.' A magazine cover of Unwinnable Monthly #191, with the feature being my essay 'I Don't Want To Be This Kind of Animal Anymore' and art by Shafer Brown. An excerpt reads: In the dark times, should the stars also go out? 'Revachol is still. Silent. Decades of unrest, corruption and capital gain have reduced it to a shell of a city. And yet, under these sullen skies, a miracle is happening. The limbed and headed machine of pain and undignified suffering is firing up again.' My review of Hollow Knight: Silksong for Video Games Chronicle. 'Hollow Knight: Silksong review: A game that intends to make you suffer, even to its own detriment. Team Cherry’s sequel has a clear mission statement, but doesn’t seem to consider the consequences. 3/5 stars.' My review of Demonschool for Rock Paper Shotgun, included in RPS' Bestest Bests category. 'Demonschool review Saturday morning carcasses.'
November 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
hey, i'm looking for work! full-time or freelance 💜

journalist, critic, author
proficient in features, criticism, reporting, reviews, previews, news, guides

words at lost in cult, RPS, VGC, unwinnable, gamesradar+, polygon, EDGE, PLAY

muckrack.com/ash-like-a-d...
[email protected]
'Few games capture the spirit of indie game development quite like VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action. What initially started out as a short game for a Cyberpunk Game Jam back in 2014, soon became a standout indie hit. VA-11 Hall-A delivers a heartfelt story of happiness in the depths of disaster, draped in a unique cyberpunk aesthetic and set to a distinctive synthwave soundtrack to match. It’s a truly remarkable visual novel, and the perfect choice for our Design Works range. Produced in collaboration with Sukeban Games and Ysbryd, VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works explores the corrupt metropolis of Glitch City, its culture, and the people who frequent the game’s beloved hole in the wall, VA-11 Hall-A. Written by talented journalist and author Ashley Schofield (Polygon, EDGE, Unwinnable and VGC), you’ll hear how this world came to be and the cyberpunk touchstones that inspired it — all the while lending insight into the history of Venezuela, where the team is located, and the unique challenges of developing a game there. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works will be a celebration of this beautiful indie masterpiece, and the people that made it all possible. Alongside contemporary interviews with writer/programmer Fernando Damas and artist/designer Christopher Ortiz conducted exclusively for VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works, the book also features a collection of highlights from the ‘Daily VA-11 Hall-A’ blog posts directly from Sukeban.moe. You can also expect deep dives into the development of the game’s prototype and prologue; the bartending mechanics that put you in the shoes of disaster bisexual bartender Jill Stingray, and interviews exploring its iconic synthwave soundtrack/jukebox with composer Michael Kelly. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works features detailed insight into the game’s early concepts and development, an exploration of Glitch City itself, and a deep dive into the programming, art and soundtrack — an unmissable read for any fan.' A magazine cover of Unwinnable Monthly #191, with the feature being my essay 'I Don't Want To Be This Kind of Animal Anymore' and art by Shafer Brown. An excerpt reads: In the dark times, should the stars also go out? 'Revachol is still. Silent. Decades of unrest, corruption and capital gain have reduced it to a shell of a city. And yet, under these sullen skies, a miracle is happening. The limbed and headed machine of pain and undignified suffering is firing up again.' My review of Hollow Knight: Silksong for Video Games Chronicle. 'Hollow Knight: Silksong review: A game that intends to make you suffer, even to its own detriment. Team Cherry’s sequel has a clear mission statement, but doesn’t seem to consider the consequences. 3/5 stars.' My review of Demonschool for Rock Paper Shotgun, included in RPS' Bestest Bests category. 'Demonschool review Saturday morning carcasses.'
November 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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sunsetvisitor.studio
The Games From Vancouver Steam sale is ✨ LIVE ✨

1000xRESIST is taking part alongside over 100 other games made by the incredibly talented and passionate Vancouver game dev community, with demos and discounts galore! 💙

Browse the event's Steam page here ⬇️
store.steampowered.com/sale/GamesFr...
The Games From Vancouver Steam Sale key art, indicating the sale is from Nov 21st to Nov 30th
November 22, 2025 at 2:10 AM
ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
i keep forgetting prime 4 is coming out and then i remember and my first thought is that myles mackenzie exists
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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ashleybardhan.bsky.social
last night i wrote a poem from the perspective of the rabbit plushie in american mcgee's alice games 🐰🍎 i was thinking about how many awful things stuffed animals must witness helplessly. we're a lot like them. or really, they're a part of us 🍏

read on my blog:
plant-or-beast.net/posts/2025-1...
November 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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stopcar.ing
also, I love Cind's blog and it was the main reason I reached out to have them write for Stop Caring, so I'm just gonna share it here
bloomedwings.com
Bloomed Wings Blog
the thoughts of one person who plays and writes what they want
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November 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM