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Jack Coleman

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I have no political beliefs, just please play Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. News Editor @ TheGamer. Press: [email protected]. Portfolio: https://jackcrustycoleman.com/

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Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · 7d

re-did the portfolio, jackcrustycoleman.com

Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · 7d

re-did the portfolio, jackcrustycoleman.com

Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · 9d

Genuinely a very good product and perfect for introducing people with no TTRPG experience to D&D. www.thegamer.com/dungeons-and...

Heroes Of The Borderlands Is Exactly What Dungeons & Dragons Needed

Heroes of the Borderlands is the most accessible way for new players to learn Dungeons & Dragons.

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Rhiannon 🇵🇸 @rhithewitch.bsky.social · 9d

Hello! I am a reporter from TheGamer who likes Dragon Age + Mass Effect a whole lot. If you have ever worked on the series/have some links to it, and wouldn't mind commenting on EA's acquisition by investing groups run by Saudi Arabia's crown prince and Jared Kushner, please get in touch!

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Gepugg @gepugg.bsky.social · 21d

Dying Light 2 was one of the first games I properly guided for TheGamer, so it’s very cool to have the chance to review Dying Light: The Beast. It’s not as ambitious as the last game, but that definitely helps it in the long run. My review: www.thegamer.com/dying-light-...

Dying Light: The Beast Review - Back To Beastics

The Beast isn’t as ambitious as Dying Light 2, but that sharper focus makes it feel like the true sequel to the first game.

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Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · 22d

Miles Teller as himself, for some reason.

Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · 22d

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Bad Viking Games (Rob & John). Strange Antiquities OUT NOW! @badvikinggames.bsky.social · 23d

This is a lovely piece. dare we say, but we come across quite well. Thanks for talking with us Jack.

Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · 23d

Interviewed Rob and John Donkin ahead of the release of Strange Antiquities tomorrow. Always a pleasure to talk with people so passionate about their games. www.thegamer.com/strange-anti...

Cosy With A Dark Undercurrent: The Donkin Brothers On How They Found Their Niche With Strange Antiquities

The occult has never been so charming.

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Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · 23d

Interviewed Rob and John Donkin ahead of the release of Strange Antiquities tomorrow. Always a pleasure to talk with people so passionate about their games. www.thegamer.com/strange-anti...

Cosy With A Dark Undercurrent: The Donkin Brothers On How They Found Their Niche With Strange Antiquities

The occult has never been so charming.

www.thegamer.com

Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · 24d

fuck you woods

Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · 24d

what a wonderful day to be in 2XKO's closed beta

Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · 24d

I've never played any of Sony's big single-player games and I think a part of that is because there's no urgency to play them when they come out a year later with no fanfare.

Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · Sep 9

this dude knows cards and once held a mirror's edge speedrun world record - a must hire

Joe Parlock @joeparlock.bsky.social · Sep 9

Bit of personal news: after four years, I've been let go from @thegamerweb.bsky.social and am a free agent!

If you need someone with half a decade of TCG and tabletop and over a decade of video game coverage experience, please get in touch at [email protected]!

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thegamerweb.bsky.social @thegamerweb.bsky.social · Sep 1

Fear the unknown.

Directive 8020 Is A Massive Step-Up For The Dark Pictures Anthology

Fear the unknown.

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Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · Sep 2

phenomenal game and another one off the immersive sim check list

Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · Aug 29

Osiris Reborn is a massive leap for Owlcat, but I believe the team can pull it off.

thegamerweb.bsky.social @thegamerweb.bsky.social · Aug 29

We saw an hour of live The Expanse: Osiris Reborn gameplay at Gamescom.

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Does Everything That Wasn't Possible In The Show

We saw an hour of live The Expanse: Osiris Reborn gameplay at Gamescom.

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Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · Aug 27

It's da bats

thegamerweb.bsky.social @thegamerweb.bsky.social · Aug 27

We got hands-on with Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight at Gamescom.

Yes, Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Is Just Lego Arkham

We got hands-on with Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight at Gamescom.

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IGN Union @ignunion.bsky.social · Aug 25

Ziff Davis and IGN routinely decide that work done by our laid off colleagues is not important. But inevitably, that crucial work falls onto those who remain.

Not this time. Not anymore.

FROM NOW UNTIL FEBRUARY 13TH IGN CREATORS GUILD IS GOING TO... DO OUR JOB!

OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS, IGN MANAGEMENT HAS GOTTEN AWAY WITH LAYING OFF OUR COWORKERS OVER AND OVER. MEANWHILE, MANY OF OUR COLLEAGUES HAVE LEFT THE COMPANY IN NO SMALL PART DUE TO BUYOUTS, OVERWORK, AND FEELING UNSUPPORTED, EACH TIME, THE COMPANY HAS REFUSED TO BACKFILL MANY ESSENTIAL ROLES, CLAIMING WE'RE ON A HIRING FREEZE, IT'S NOT IN THE BUDGET, OR THAT WE'RE GOING TO DO LESS WORK THIS TIME.

AS A RESULT, IGNCG MEMBERS HAVE BEEN FORCED TO TAKE ON MORE OF THEIR FORMER COLLEAGUES' WORKLOADS. MANY OF US NOW WORK LONGER HOURS THAN WE USED TO. A LOT OF US RARELY TAKE LUNCH BREAKS. SOME OF US DO NOT TAKE ADEQUATE TIME OFF DUE TO THERE BEING NO ONE TO PICK UP THE SLACK. OTHERS OF US ARE STUCK DOING WORK WE WERE NEVER HIRED TO DO IN THE FIRST PLACE.
UP TO THIS POINT, WE'VE ALL ACCEPTED THIS AS NORMAL, BECAUSE WE CARE DEEPLY ABOUT IGN AND THE WORK WE DO. BUT WITH SO MANY OF US STRUGGLING MORE AND MORE AS EACH NEW WAVE OF OUR COWORKERS ARE DEPRIVED OF A LIVELIHOOD, THIS CYCLE CAN'T CONTINUE. MANAGEMENT IS UNWILLING TO STOP IT, SO IT FALLS TO US.
WITH THE LAYOFFS OF EIGHT OF OUR COWORKERS, IGNCG HAS NEGOTIATED A SIX-MONTH RECALL LIST. WHAT THAT MEANS IS THAT, FOR THE NEXT SIX MONTHS, IF IGN WANTS TO FILL ANY OF THOSE ELIMINATED ROLES AGAIN, THEY MUST REHIRE OUR LAID-OFF COLLEAGUES. WE WANT THEM TO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET THEIR JOBS BACK IF THEY WANT THEM, AND IF NOT, WE WANT THOSE ROLES BACKFILLED TO EASE THE BURDEN ON THE REST OF US.
SO STARTING TODAY, LENCE MEMBERS ARE COMMITTING TO DO OUR JOBS. NO MORE, NO LESS. WELL SHOW UP TO WORK ON TIME AND LEAVE ON TIME. WE'RE TAKING ALL OF OUR LUNCH TIME, EVERY DAY.
IF WE WORK LATE, WE WILL FIRMLY ASK FOR OUR RIGHTFULLY EARNED COMP TIME. AND IF IGN WANTS OUR LAID-OFF COWORKERS' WORK TO GET DONE, THEY'LL HAVE TO REHIRE THEM TO DO IT INSTEAD OF FOISTING IT UPON US.
HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT IGNCG IN ALL THIS?
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Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · Aug 26

could be a banger

thegamerweb.bsky.social @thegamerweb.bsky.social · Aug 25

The Blood of Dawnwalker has all the right ideas to be a major success.

The Blood Of Dawnwalker Has The Potential To Be Next Year's Biggest RPG

The Blood of Dawnwalker has all the right ideas to be a major success.

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Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · Aug 24

nice one Randy

thegamerweb.bsky.social @thegamerweb.bsky.social · Aug 23

We got hands-on with Borderlands 4 at Gamescom.

Borderlands 4 Has The Potential To Be The Series' Best Game Yet, But The Jury Is Still Out

We got hands-on with Borderlands 4 at Gamescom.

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Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · Aug 24

scary shit

thegamerweb.bsky.social @thegamerweb.bsky.social · Aug 24

It didn't take long for Resident Evil Requiem to get its terrifying hooks in me.

After Playing 20 Minutes, I Already Know Requiem Will Be The Scariest Resident Evil Yet

It didn't take long for Resident Evil Requiem to get its terrifying hooks in me.

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Jack Coleman @crustypants.bsky.social · Aug 19

thank you geoff very cool

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Santi Leguiza @santileguiza.com · Aug 18

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 [email protected], or check santileguiza.com to read my work!

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