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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · 1d

I should stress that I didn't get into the first one much, but this one feels more like an action game in that you have directional movement. I'm hesitant to say Soulslike because that comes with expectations and baggage, but it's also not _wrong_ per se!

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · 1d

You’re too kind 🙏

Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · 1d

It’s a lot of dodging but your character build makes a lot of difference. I struggled against a lot of bosses my first time through, but then changed character class and I’m steamrolling now!

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · 1d

Really happy to be back on the Epic Games Store talking @path-of-exile.bsky.social

store.epicgames.com/en-US/blog/5...

5 reasons to pick up Path of Exile 2, the early access ARPG that keeps on giving

Path of Exile 2 is a fantastic ARPG that offers all the gore and loot you could want, and it’s not even finished yet.

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · 7d

🙏

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · 16d

I'm back at @gamesradarplus.bsky.social to talk Borderlands 4, Destiny 2, and why I'm drawn to one and not the other right now.

www.gamesradar.com/games/border...

Borderlands 4 is hitting at a perfect time with Destiny’s lull – and I hope Bungie takes the hint

Opinion | When is a game a hobby? When does a hobby feel like work?

www.gamesradar.com

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · 19d

Super duper proud to have made my guides debut for IGN, and working on Borderlands 4, no less!

My first pieces have _just_ gone live but expect more this week!

www.ign.com/wikis/border...

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · 23d

Surprise! I'm back at Dexerto to help out with EA FC 26 wiki coverage.

Very cool to be back with the team, even if it is just for a little while.

www.dexerto.com/wikis/ea-fc-...

Career Mode vs Live Start Points

EA FC 25 introduced Live Start Points, but in Career Mode in EA FC 26, there are more to choose from, including at launch. Here, we’ll cover what makes them different from starting a ‘standard’ Career...

www.dexerto.com

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Sep 5

Not only am I really enjoying Silksong, but I’m helping out the lovely folks at Gamesradar with guides over the course of this weekend.

Look out for my coverage soon!

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Sep 4

✅ Excellent goal to game ratio - I’ve written high-performing coverage of the game from news to guides everywhere I’ve been
✅ No need for VAR - I can turn around accurate, confident, authoritative copy in short timeframes

Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Sep 4

✅ Experience of playing in the top tier - Been playing since the Championship Manager days
✅ Journeyman striker - I’ve covered the franchise for enthusiast press and mainstream media for 6 years now

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Sep 4

#FootballManager26 has been revealed, and you can make the signing of the summer by bringing me into your squad for the new season.

Not scouted me yet? Here’s a (very modest) look at my stats ⚽️🧵

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Sep 2

Took a look at Helldivers 2 on Xbox for @techradar.com, and can confirm it's just as fun.

Wish there was cross-progression, though!

www.techradar.com/gaming/helld...

Helldivers 2 on Xbox successfully brings the madness to a new squadron, and it’s a must-play for fresh recruits

Redeploying on team green

www.techradar.com

Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Aug 29

Happy New Path of Exile 2 Update day to everyone who celebrates.

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Aug 27

Returned to Kirby and the Forgotten Land for the @techradar.com review of the Switch 2 version, thanks to the delightful @robdwiar.bsky.social

www.techradar.com/gaming/kirby...

Kirby and The Forgotten Land’s Star-Crossed World is another fantastic Switch 2 game that won’t change your mind if you didn’t love the original

By tying new areas to the original stages, Star-Crossed World makes The Forgotten Land feel surprisingly quaint

www.techradar.com

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Aug 23

Catch me talking about running at @techradar.com!

www.techradar.com/health-fitne...

The best exercises to elevate your hill running, according to an expert

Running up hills is hard, but we asked an expert how to make it easier

www.techradar.com

Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Aug 22

Surprising no one, I'm back at Tom's Guide talking Steam Deck.

www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handh...

Is the Steam Deck still worth it in 2025? I'd argue yes — but with caveats

My love for this console burns bright as ever

www.tomsguide.com

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Aug 21

Looking for a guide on Magic's new Spider-Man set and where to buy?

Got you covered!

www.ign.com/articles/mag...

Where To Buy Magic: The Gathering x Spider-Man Cards Ahead Of Next Month's Launch - IGN

Magic: The Gathering's hotly-anticipated Spider-Man set arrives in a few weeks, and it's packed with options for collectors and players alike.

www.ign.com

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Aug 20

New NVIDIA drivers seem to have essentially switched off my GPU's HDMI so I have to use the case's HDMI, which would be fine but Path of Exile 2 will only run on my GPU's HDMI 🙃

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Aug 18

One of my clients has cut some budget this month, so I’m available for news shifts, guides, and just about anything else for Gamescom and beyond.

Looking for an experienced freelancer with great knowledge of gaming across genres and platforms? Let me know!

RTs appreciated!

Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Aug 17

I've been trying rucking, and it's great! Find out why at @techradar.com

www.techradar.com/health-fitne...

What I learned after trying rucking for two weeks – and whether you should try this old-school military workout

A new favorite way to sweat?

www.techradar.com

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Aug 12

Starting to feel a little more like myself again 🙏

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Aug 11

Big thanks to @robdwiar.bsky.social for the opportunity!

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Aug 11

Back at @techradar.com to talk WWE on Switch 2!

www.techradar.com/gaming/ninte...

I can’t believe how good WWE 2K25 is on Switch 2, and how exciting the future of sports games on the platform could be

Sports go portable

www.techradar.com

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Lloyd Coombes @lloydcoombes.bsky.social · Jul 22

Jet lag got me building Magic: The Gathering decks, a to-do list the length of my arm, and a workout routine for this week at 2am.

Go read my Tennocon coverage!

www.dailystar.co.uk/tech/gaming/...

Warframe devs claim 'it's definitely time' after turbulent moment for industry

EXCLUSIVE: As Warframe plots a new course, its devs discuss how it keeps reinventing itself amid a turbulent time for the games industry

www.dailystar.co.uk

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