Gepugg
@gepugg.bsky.social
Lead News Editor for TheGamer. USW Graduate 2020. Previously seen at RPG Site, WhatCulture, and KH13. He/Him.
Double George review day, but I wish I loved My Hero as much as Nioh - it has all the makings of something great, but the story mode is sadly one of the most frustrating I've ever played
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice Is A Heartfelt But Frustrating Send Off To The Series
All’s Justice is a big improvement over the previous games, but frustrating difficulty spikes stop it from reaching its full potential.
www.thegamer.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Double George review day, but I wish I loved My Hero as much as Nioh - it has all the makings of something great, but the story mode is sadly one of the most frustrating I've ever played
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I reviewed Nioh 3 for VGC, and it's one of Team Ninja's very best www.videogameschronicle.com/review/nioh-...
Nioh 3 Review: Team Ninja on top form with one of its best ‘masocore’ games yet
Some issues aside, this ninja action game feels like the culmination of everything Team Ninja has learned…
www.videogameschronicle.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:06 PM
I reviewed Nioh 3 for VGC, and it's one of Team Ninja's very best www.videogameschronicle.com/review/nioh-...
First review of the year and kicking things off very strongly with the brilliant Nioh 3, which I’ve not put down over the past two weeks. My review: www.thegamer.com/nioh-3-review/
Nioh 3 Is A Brutal New Peak For The Series
Nioh 3’s open levels, new Ninja form, and even tighter combat cement it as the best game in the series.
www.thegamer.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:01 PM
First review of the year and kicking things off very strongly with the brilliant Nioh 3, which I’ve not put down over the past two weeks. My review: www.thegamer.com/nioh-3-review/
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With 2026 fully upon us now, worth nothing that I too am looking for work to help supplement my current gig. I am open to:
- Reviews
- Mock reviews
- Interviews
- Previews
- Features/Op-eds
- Guides
- Across all relevant platforms
Email is in my description, DMs are open. Reposts are appreciated!
- Reviews
- Mock reviews
- Interviews
- Previews
- Features/Op-eds
- Guides
- Across all relevant platforms
Email is in my description, DMs are open. Reposts are appreciated!
January 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
With 2026 fully upon us now, worth nothing that I too am looking for work to help supplement my current gig. I am open to:
- Reviews
- Mock reviews
- Interviews
- Previews
- Features/Op-eds
- Guides
- Across all relevant platforms
Email is in my description, DMs are open. Reposts are appreciated!
- Reviews
- Mock reviews
- Interviews
- Previews
- Features/Op-eds
- Guides
- Across all relevant platforms
Email is in my description, DMs are open. Reposts are appreciated!
What better way to cap off my birthday than finally diving into KH2 on Steam!
January 5, 2026 at 8:04 PM
What better way to cap off my birthday than finally diving into KH2 on Steam!
Finished Skate Story, only words for it
December 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Finished Skate Story, only words for it
I have never heard @rhithewitch.bsky.social and @quinton.bsky.social as loud as when Fate of the Old Republic popped up
December 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I have never heard @rhithewitch.bsky.social and @quinton.bsky.social as loud as when Fate of the Old Republic popped up
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Here it is! Absolute labour of love putting this together. From day one, Cyberpunk 2077 has been a story about mortality, and what it means to live on after you die. It was a pleasure to speak with Paweł Sasko and Cherami Leigh about this story. www.thegamer.com/the-making-o...
December 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Here it is! Absolute labour of love putting this together. From day one, Cyberpunk 2077 has been a story about mortality, and what it means to live on after you die. It was a pleasure to speak with Paweł Sasko and Cherami Leigh about this story. www.thegamer.com/the-making-o...
2025 has been absolutely manic and full of George games, but it’s that time of year so here’s my top 10! www.thegamer.com/game-of-the-...
Game Of The Year 2025 - Editor’s Pick, George Foster
It’s finally time to talk about how The Year of Ninja stacked up, straight from TheGamer’s head shinobi.
www.thegamer.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
2025 has been absolutely manic and full of George games, but it’s that time of year so here’s my top 10! www.thegamer.com/game-of-the-...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is almost two decades in the making and it's arguably worth the wait? #MetroidPrime4
A faithful evolution of the series with a great world and strong characters that carried me all the way through to the end.
Here's my full review:
www.thegamer.com/metroid-prim...
A faithful evolution of the series with a great world and strong characters that carried me all the way through to the end.
Here's my full review:
www.thegamer.com/metroid-prim...
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is almost two decades in the making and it's arguably worth the wait? #MetroidPrime4
A faithful evolution of the series with a great world and strong characters that carried me all the way through to the end.
Here's my full review:
www.thegamer.com/metroid-prim...
A faithful evolution of the series with a great world and strong characters that carried me all the way through to the end.
Here's my full review:
www.thegamer.com/metroid-prim...
Cosmic Invasion is yet another great beat ‘em up from the masters at Tribute, although Shredder’s Revenge still stands as my all-time favourite. My review: www.thegamer.com/marvel-cosmi...
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Doesn’t Steal TMNT’s Crown, But It’s Still Marvellous
Cosmic Invasion’s varied roster and standout tag team mechanic make it a fantastic brawler, even if it doesn’t quite reach the heights of TMNT.
www.thegamer.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Cosmic Invasion is yet another great beat ‘em up from the masters at Tribute, although Shredder’s Revenge still stands as my all-time favourite. My review: www.thegamer.com/marvel-cosmi...
Always a pleasure to talk and nerd out with Frederic! www.thegamer.com/marvel-cosmi...
“The Marvel Universe Was Top Of Our List”: Marvel Cosmic Invasion’s Director On Following TMNT And Adapting One Of Marvel’s Darkest Stories
Tribute Games’ Frederic Gemus shares how Cosmic Invasion got started, the challenge of creating such a stacked roster, and its potential future.
www.thegamer.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Always a pleasure to talk and nerd out with Frederic! www.thegamer.com/marvel-cosmi...
For the first few hours, I really didn’t get what Kirby Air Riders was going for. I haven’t been able to put it down since it clicked, though, and don’t plan on it anytime soon! My review: www.thegamer.com/kirby-air-ri...
If You Can Stomach The Chaos, Kirby Air Riders Is Something Special
Kirby Air Riders is weird, wild, and occasionally frustrating, but a total blast if you give into its mayhem.
www.thegamer.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
For the first few hours, I really didn’t get what Kirby Air Riders was going for. I haven’t been able to put it down since it clicked, though, and don’t plan on it anytime soon! My review: www.thegamer.com/kirby-air-ri...
SpongeBob games are usually just popcorn games for me, but Titans of the Tide actually has some pretty creative platforming - definitely the best since BFBB! www.thegamer.com/spongebob-sq...
SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans Of The Tide Review - Bob’s Best Since Battle For Bikini Bottom
Titans of the Tide is the best SpongeBob game in a long time, even if it’s a little lacking in laughs and length.
www.thegamer.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
SpongeBob games are usually just popcorn games for me, but Titans of the Tide actually has some pretty creative platforming - definitely the best since BFBB! www.thegamer.com/spongebob-sq...
Kirby Air Riders is one of the strangest racers I've ever played, but it's one that I expect I'll be very into www.thegamer.com/kirby-air-ri...
Be Warned: Kirby Air Riders Is Nothing Like Mario Kart
Kirby Air Riders isn't like any other kart racer, which could end up being its biggest strength or biggest weakness.
www.thegamer.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Kirby Air Riders is one of the strangest racers I've ever played, but it's one that I expect I'll be very into www.thegamer.com/kirby-air-ri...
I am still too ill for Halloweening but past George killed it
October 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I am still too ill for Halloweening but past George killed it
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Last week, I had the honour of attending an event with many of gaming's top actors. You'll find out what the event was for in the near future, and I'll have another larger report from it, but I also used it as an opportunity to discuss the many injustices video game actors still face.
October 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Last week, I had the honour of attending an event with many of gaming's top actors. You'll find out what the event was for in the near future, and I'll have another larger report from it, but I also used it as an opportunity to discuss the many injustices video game actors still face.
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I also spoke to the legendary Jennifer Hale, who told me in the last few weeks, she was offered less for an appearance at a convention than her male counterparts.
She also discussed the money corporations are leaving behind by not hiring game actors for film and TV.
www.thegamer.com/jennifer-hal...
She also discussed the money corporations are leaving behind by not hiring game actors for film and TV.
www.thegamer.com/jennifer-hal...
Jennifer Hale Is Still Being Offered Different Rates To Her Male Counterparts For Appearances, Despite Her Resume Being “Quite A Bit Longer”
The star also discussed how TV and Video corporations need to use video game actors more.
www.thegamer.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I also spoke to the legendary Jennifer Hale, who told me in the last few weeks, she was offered less for an appearance at a convention than her male counterparts.
She also discussed the money corporations are leaving behind by not hiring game actors for film and TV.
www.thegamer.com/jennifer-hal...
She also discussed the money corporations are leaving behind by not hiring game actors for film and TV.
www.thegamer.com/jennifer-hal...
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My review of The Outer Worlds 2! I adored it, but had a lot to say about how I feel Obsidian needs to be more earnest. The best moments are when the writing takes the setting and themes seriously www.thegamer.com/the-outer-wo...
The Outer Worlds 2 Review - Shoots For The Moon, Lands Among The Stars
The Outer Worlds 2 improves on the original in every way and is Obsidian's most reactive RPG yet - but I wish it took itself more seriously.
www.thegamer.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM
My review of The Outer Worlds 2! I adored it, but had a lot to say about how I feel Obsidian needs to be more earnest. The best moments are when the writing takes the setting and themes seriously www.thegamer.com/the-outer-wo...
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Several of my colleagues were laid off today, and seeing the usual reaction from the usual people pushed me to write a blog post (how retro) about the sad state of online discourse: jackcrustycoleman.com/2025/10/22/l...
Layoffs, Empathy and Blind Hatred
An unfortunate state of affairs.
jackcrustycoleman.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Several of my colleagues were laid off today, and seeing the usual reaction from the usual people pushed me to write a blog post (how retro) about the sad state of online discourse: jackcrustycoleman.com/2025/10/22/l...
Incredibly jealous of whoever gets to work with Eric next, one of the most passionate writers I'm lucky enough to call a friend
After 6 years with TheGamer, Valnet has decided to shut down features and lay off the entire team, including me.
I don't know what's next for me but I intend to stay in games, whether that's at another outlet, consulting, or PR. If you have any leads, I'd appreciate any help
I don't know what's next for me but I intend to stay in games, whether that's at another outlet, consulting, or PR. If you have any leads, I'd appreciate any help
October 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Incredibly jealous of whoever gets to work with Eric next, one of the most passionate writers I'm lucky enough to call a friend
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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.
This was a dream career, and I'm not done with it yet.
October 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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.
This was a dream career, and I'm not done with it yet.