Chris de Hoog
@hoogathy.bsky.social
Canadian geek of many passions. RPG Editor @cgmagonline, Features Editor @ffunion; host @kyberclub; streamer @guildtwotaps. Random opinions are my own. (He/him)
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Chris de Hoog
@hoogathy.bsky.social
· May 2
Time for an updated pinned post: I’m Chris, and I write about video games, tabletop games, and general geeky things - editorials, previews, and reviews for CGMagazine as RPG Editor, and Final Fantasy Union’s Wark Digest & Kupo Chronicle newsletters.
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Gonna look like a fucking genius by pitching them full writing staffs and 22 episode seasons, some funny, some serious!
January 24, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Gonna look like a fucking genius by pitching them full writing staffs and 22 episode seasons, some funny, some serious!
This is a low headline, even for Screen Rant.
January 23, 2026 at 6:02 AM
This is a low headline, even for Screen Rant.
The new Fable seems to be checking all the right boxes, but Molyneux has me conditioned to not count a Fable game's chickens before they hatch. High (but tempered) hopes it can cash these cheques when it launches this autumn!
January 22, 2026 at 7:10 PM
The new Fable seems to be checking all the right boxes, but Molyneux has me conditioned to not count a Fable game's chickens before they hatch. High (but tempered) hopes it can cash these cheques when it launches this autumn!
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Because you probably missed it last night, my third issue of An Evening at the Inn is up, and this time you don’t have to read - you can listen to the podcast interview. Variety. an-evening-at-the-inn.ghost.io/an-evening-a...
An Evening at the Inn - Issue #3
For the third issue of An Evening at the Inn, Hayes Madsen talks to Dr. T. Wade Langer, Jr. - a professor at University of Alabama who's integrated Final Fantasy games into coursework.
an-evening-at-the-inn.ghost.io
January 22, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Because you probably missed it last night, my third issue of An Evening at the Inn is up, and this time you don’t have to read - you can listen to the podcast interview. Variety. an-evening-at-the-inn.ghost.io/an-evening-a...
The saga of Max and Chloe will reach a dramatic finale this March, as Life Is Strange: Reunion puts players in both their shoes for one last mystery.
Life Is Strange: Reunion Will Turn Back Time This March
The saga of Max and Chloe will reach a dramatic finale when Life Is Strange: Reunion puts players in both their shoes for one last mystery.
www.cgmagonline.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:31 PM
The saga of Max and Chloe will reach a dramatic finale this March, as Life Is Strange: Reunion puts players in both their shoes for one last mystery.
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Alright, here's the official I'm looking for work thread. After four years at Inverse, taking the lead on gaming coverage, I'm now completely open to work. I've been a reporter, editor, podcast host, and much more. If you want to see what I can bring to the table, here's some of my best from Inverse
January 19, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Alright, here's the official I'm looking for work thread. After four years at Inverse, taking the lead on gaming coverage, I'm now completely open to work. I've been a reporter, editor, podcast host, and much more. If you want to see what I can bring to the table, here's some of my best from Inverse
Not only is this exactly what Star Wars fans need to hear, it's just plain good advice for discussing any franchise or media.
January 20, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Not only is this exactly what Star Wars fans need to hear, it's just plain good advice for discussing any franchise or media.
The full thing is so much better than the clip alone.
January 20, 2026 at 2:36 PM
The full thing is so much better than the clip alone.
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This is canon Metroid
January 19, 2026 at 3:16 AM
This is canon Metroid
It’s kinda wild that even in the booming RPG sphere of 2026, there still isn’t a *great* Star Wars TTRPG to play. Fantasy Flight’s system is okay, WEG’s is dated content-wise, and the WOTC version may be the best system but is also dated?
January 19, 2026 at 3:41 PM
It’s kinda wild that even in the booming RPG sphere of 2026, there still isn’t a *great* Star Wars TTRPG to play. Fantasy Flight’s system is okay, WEG’s is dated content-wise, and the WOTC version may be the best system but is also dated?
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I knew they would when it inevitably happened, but boy, the clickbaits be baiting clicks REAL hard since the Lucasfilm news came out yesterday. Great week for people who weaponize Star Wars discontent for engagement.
January 17, 2026 at 1:58 AM
I knew they would when it inevitably happened, but boy, the clickbaits be baiting clicks REAL hard since the Lucasfilm news came out yesterday. Great week for people who weaponize Star Wars discontent for engagement.
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I am so shocked that Google pushing AI overviews which steal from websites without compensation is reducing the amount of people going to the websites they steal from.
Their AI push is so backwards and makes no sense. It’s an endless spiral to doom. Sites will die and so info won’t be updated.
Their AI push is so backwards and makes no sense. It’s an endless spiral to doom. Sites will die and so info won’t be updated.
Google traffic to publishers dropped by ONE THIRD in 2025 pressgazette.co.uk/media-audien...
Global publisher Google traffic dropped by a third in 2025
Google search traffic was down globally by a third in the year to November, according to new Chartbeat data.
pressgazette.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I am so shocked that Google pushing AI overviews which steal from websites without compensation is reducing the amount of people going to the websites they steal from.
Their AI push is so backwards and makes no sense. It’s an endless spiral to doom. Sites will die and so info won’t be updated.
Their AI push is so backwards and makes no sense. It’s an endless spiral to doom. Sites will die and so info won’t be updated.
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Inverse's Gaming section is being shut down as the company "divests" from gaming content. I'm out of a job along with my wonderful co-writers. I've put my heart and soul into this job for four years. Gonna need to take time to process, but I'm now completely open for work - and boy do I need it.
January 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Inverse's Gaming section is being shut down as the company "divests" from gaming content. I'm out of a job along with my wonderful co-writers. I've put my heart and soul into this job for four years. Gonna need to take time to process, but I'm now completely open for work - and boy do I need it.
I think it’s about time we stop putting microphones in front of George.
George R.R. Martin says his relationship with House of the Dragon showrunner has gone from rocky to abysmal.
George R.R. Martin Says Relationship with HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Showrunner 'Abysmal'
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January 16, 2026 at 12:07 AM
I think it’s about time we stop putting microphones in front of George.
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Shovelling snow found to be number 1 cause of Canadians muttering ‘fuck this fucking shit’ over and over
Shovelling snow found to be number 1 cause of Canadians muttering 'fuck this fucking shit' over and over
OTTAWA - A new study indicates that the biggest cause of Canadians repeatedly exclaiming 'fuck this fucking shit' is shovelling snow.
www.thebeaverton.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Shovelling snow found to be number 1 cause of Canadians muttering ‘fuck this fucking shit’ over and over
Every writing group/class, upon reaching a certain size or given enough time, will have a member reveal some deep fetish or unsettling wish-fulfillment at a wholly inappropriate time, with zero awareness of how uncomfortable it makes people. This is a law of nature, nearly as fundamental as gravity.
January 14, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Every writing group/class, upon reaching a certain size or given enough time, will have a member reveal some deep fetish or unsettling wish-fulfillment at a wholly inappropriate time, with zero awareness of how uncomfortable it makes people. This is a law of nature, nearly as fundamental as gravity.
If anything, Galaxy's Edge needed to be expanded to include at least another ride and/or attraction, so reskinning a part of the existing area seems misguided at best, delayed pandering at worst. This better not be why Rise of the Resistance is going down for "refurbishment."
January 14, 2026 at 6:59 PM
If anything, Galaxy's Edge needed to be expanded to include at least another ride and/or attraction, so reskinning a part of the existing area seems misguided at best, delayed pandering at worst. This better not be why Rise of the Resistance is going down for "refurbishment."
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The curse is lifted.
January 14, 2026 at 2:36 PM
The curse is lifted.
A Game of Thrones came out 30 years ago this August; A Dance With Dragons came out 15 years ago this July. We're never seeing those novellas.
January 13, 2026 at 2:53 PM
A Game of Thrones came out 30 years ago this August; A Dance With Dragons came out 15 years ago this July. We're never seeing those novellas.
Today’s ghostwriter:
January 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Today’s ghostwriter:
Hey, why not - let's do another 30-day Final Fantasy challenge.
Saw this on the TL so I figured why not.
Fun way to pass the time until Distant Worlds in a few weeks!
30 Day #FinalFantasy Challenge 🧵
Fun way to pass the time until Distant Worlds in a few weeks!
30 Day #FinalFantasy Challenge 🧵
January 12, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Hey, why not - let's do another 30-day Final Fantasy challenge.
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2026 will be big for the Nintendo Switch 2 — here are the games we're looking forward to (or wishing to see) on the new system this year.
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#Nintendo #Nintendo/hashtag/NintendoSwitch2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#NintendoSwitch2
Nintendo Switch 2: Our 2026 Most Wanted
2026 will be big for the Nintendo Switch 2 - here are the games we're looking forward to (or wishing to see) on the new system this year.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Slightly diminish a game
Penultimate Fantasy
Penultimate Fantasy
Slightly diminish a game
Hello
Hello
Slightly diminish a game
Grand Theft Bicycle
Grand Theft Bicycle
January 12, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Slightly diminish a game
Penultimate Fantasy
Penultimate Fantasy