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Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 9h

that person's threaded replies to other valid counterpoints suggest to me that they are not to be listened to or taken seriously

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Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 9h

I do wonder about the fears that developers would be targetted by these people. I wonder what the volume of this harassment is behind the scenes -- and whether pulling out of this game idea would stop or even slow it to begin with.

Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 13h

Indie game devs: Games press aren't covering us
Freelance game journos: Games devs won't give us time unless we're IGN/Game Informer

There's truth in both of these takes. Simply meeting in the middle isn't that easy, either. The overall online ecosystem is taxing everyone.

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 16h

I'll add, because this needs emphasising, that good journalists will *never* twist your words out of context. They may editorialise around them, expand on that context, but good journalists will never make it sound like you said something you didn't. 'Gotcha' journalism is not journalism.

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 16h

Excellent and important reminder from Chris here. Journalists will be as friendly as possible, and will take reasonable edit requests seriously, but ultimately their responsibility is to the facts and their readers, not companies' PR/marketing agendas. (Thankfully, most companies know this)

Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 16h

News editor @kerrblimey.bsky.social discusses the role of journalism in the video game industry

"The first difficult truth to acknowledge on our collective journey might ruffle feathers, but I strongly believe this is where the problem starts. Developers: journalists are not your friends."

Please remember what 'on the record' means

Let's discuss the role of journalists and journalism in the video game industry.

www.gamedeveloper.com

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Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 15h

I've seen a lot more of games media people these days refer to themselves as being part of or in the games industry. Respectfully: if you are a real journalist, you are not a part of the games industry. You're reporting on it.

Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 16h

News editor @kerrblimey.bsky.social discusses the role of journalism in the video game industry

"The first difficult truth to acknowledge on our collective journey might ruffle feathers, but I strongly believe this is where the problem starts. Developers: journalists are not your friends."

Please remember what 'on the record' means

Let's discuss the role of journalists and journalism in the video game industry.

www.gamedeveloper.com

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Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 1d

We'd better get a Sidetalk episode oitta this

James G @orth.ca · 1d

Vladdy: "DAAAAAA YANKEES LOSE!"

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Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 1d

Shoe-ma Gorath

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Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 1d

I miss the "you have to fist fight the pope" Assassin's Creed era

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Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 1d

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Brad Shankar ➡️ BCN Game Fest @bradshankar.bsky.social · 1d

ESA Canada & its global counterparts have published a new Power of Play report highlighting the positive impacts of games on players beyond entertainment.
Chatted with ESAC about the Canadian findings, which are pretty interesting. (Apparently, we like puzzle games more than the rest of the world!)

New report highlights gaming's positive impacts on Canadians

The global Power of Play survey shows how games are much more than just a source of entertainment.

mobilesyrup.com

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Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 1d

There are too many PC game launchers.

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Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 2d

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Lift, Sip, Repeat: BuzzBallz Drops A Grape Kettlebell You Can Drink

It’s leg day for your taste buds.

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Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 3d

Hit credits in Hades 2. Lots to chew on, but also that really isn't the "ending" so much as a very consequential mid-season break, huh?

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Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 3d

Ben Starr is in THIS TOO?? Prt. 21 of 2025

Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 3d

As soon as I unlocked it I was like "oh this looks terrible but I'm sure someone has already turned it into a weapon of mass destruction"

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Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 3d

Remember Destiny 2? I miss that game

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Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 4d

tag yourself

Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 4d

If I had the power,

Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 4d

I'm not a pro photo mode user but this game sure makes it easy to take shots of nice landscapes

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Jonathan Ore @jonore.bsky.social · 4d

As more schools bring police officers back to classrooms, parents remain divided || Supporters say programs build bridges, critics suggest police presence leaves students feeling surveilled
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...