Joseph Bradford
@lotrlore.bsky.social
Managing Editor, MMORPG.com @mmorpg.com ; Editorial Content Lead, @mtgsalvation.bsky.social ; “Accidental” Bracket 4 [email protected]
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Joseph Bradford
@lotrlore.bsky.social
· Nov 23
Trials and Tribulations
I stared at the screen on the rowing machine in front of me. 100-meter row in just a hair over 17 seconds. The fastest I’ve ever done…
medium.com
This was incredibly cathartic to write, especially with everything going on in my life the last few years. We've leap frogged from one emergency to the next, and 2024 has been the worst. But, healing.
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I cannot wait to get my hands on one of these
Just Fun Tech: Analogue3D Is Getting A Restock On November 24th As Reviews Praise The FPGA Recreation Of The 90s Console www.mmorpg.com/hardware/ana...
November 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I cannot wait to get my hands on one of these
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We Asked Roblox’s C.E.O. About Child Safety. It Got Tense.
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
It's been a while since I've written a gift guide myself. Did I do it right?
MTG Salvation's Holiday Gift Guide 2025 - The Best Picks For Your MTG Holiday Gifts
MTG Salvation's Holiday Gift Guide 2025 - The Best Picks For Your MTG Holiday Gifts
Need some ideas for the Magic: The Gathering player in your life this coming holiday season? We've got you covered in our holiday gift guide.
www.mtgsalvation.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
It's been a while since I've written a gift guide myself. Did I do it right?
Today is a day where I wish I could photoshop. I need to put a santa hat on Jace, the Mind Sculptor for a gift guide in a way that doesn't look like I just used Microsoft Paint..
Alas
Alas
November 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Today is a day where I wish I could photoshop. I need to put a santa hat on Jace, the Mind Sculptor for a gift guide in a way that doesn't look like I just used Microsoft Paint..
Alas
Alas
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President Trump has called for Democrats to be executed for sedition. The voters expect Democrats to come to the table with a real counter-proposal and negotiate a mutually acceptable compromise. That’s doing politics the right way.
-Ezra Klein, New York TImes
-Ezra Klein, New York TImes
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
President Trump has called for Democrats to be executed for sedition. The voters expect Democrats to come to the table with a real counter-proposal and negotiate a mutually acceptable compromise. That’s doing politics the right way.
-Ezra Klein, New York TImes
-Ezra Klein, New York TImes
Sometimes I still find it weird to live in Vegas, despite being a local my entire life effectively.
I’m at a coffee shop working at the building where the Amaury Guichon Pastry School is located.
You know, the guy who makes race cars and lighthouses out of chocolate.
Just a normal day I guess
I’m at a coffee shop working at the building where the Amaury Guichon Pastry School is located.
You know, the guy who makes race cars and lighthouses out of chocolate.
Just a normal day I guess
November 19, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Sometimes I still find it weird to live in Vegas, despite being a local my entire life effectively.
I’m at a coffee shop working at the building where the Amaury Guichon Pastry School is located.
You know, the guy who makes race cars and lighthouses out of chocolate.
Just a normal day I guess
I’m at a coffee shop working at the building where the Amaury Guichon Pastry School is located.
You know, the guy who makes race cars and lighthouses out of chocolate.
Just a normal day I guess
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Signing up for credit cards isn't a exactly a deal.
The MTG Avatar Collector Booster Box is back on Amazon, and stacking the Amazon Visa bonus with AMEX/Discover could drop it under $250, which is well below market value and MSRP. https://bit.ly/3Xy8UIb
November 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Signing up for credit cards isn't a exactly a deal.
Working on a piece about the Pandemic Horde/PanFam news. If you're a pilot who was blindsided, fought in the Hellcamp, or generally have thoughts on this shift in the political landscape of @eveonline.com , hit me up. I'd love to chat for the article. #Tweetfleet #EVEOnline
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Working on a piece about the Pandemic Horde/PanFam news. If you're a pilot who was blindsided, fought in the Hellcamp, or generally have thoughts on this shift in the political landscape of @eveonline.com , hit me up. I'd love to chat for the article. #Tweetfleet #EVEOnline
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The lack of respect for fighting games is insane. The best esports player is probably a fighting game pro. The best ongoing game? Probably a fighting game. The best event? It's a fighting game tournament that has an open bracket. And not only do these never win, they're never *nominated.*
FF14 being nominated for best ongoing in a year when I have seen its players do very little but constantly complain about a quality dip, with devs even copping to it, while Street Fighter 6 on a total tear not even getting a nod is making my head spin
November 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The lack of respect for fighting games is insane. The best esports player is probably a fighting game pro. The best ongoing game? Probably a fighting game. The best event? It's a fighting game tournament that has an open bracket. And not only do these never win, they're never *nominated.*
This cartoon is one of the worst shows I'd ever seen. I cannot understand why it's back.
Y'all undersold how bad the 1989 Legend of Zelda cartoon is: aftermath.site/nintendo-legen...
November 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
This cartoon is one of the worst shows I'd ever seen. I cannot understand why it's back.
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I know, I know, Discourse is bad and all that. Can I just take ONE minute to vent? This year's Innovation in Accessibility Award represent the same issue EVERY year with TGA – it's ALWAYS AAA games that have the best marketing.
November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I know, I know, Discourse is bad and all that. Can I just take ONE minute to vent? This year's Innovation in Accessibility Award represent the same issue EVERY year with TGA – it's ALWAYS AAA games that have the best marketing.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a soulless and soul-destroying game that thinks exceptionally little of its players and developers.
My one-star review for @restart.run:
www.restart.run/articles/cal...
My one-star review for @restart.run:
www.restart.run/articles/cal...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Review | Restart
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is an underwhelming, frustrating experience, even at its best.
www.restart.run
November 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a soulless and soul-destroying game that thinks exceptionally little of its players and developers.
My one-star review for @restart.run:
www.restart.run/articles/cal...
My one-star review for @restart.run:
www.restart.run/articles/cal...
Remembering my friend, the late Dennis Wilson today. I remember when he told me how excited he was that Burt let him throw "a little flair" into this solo, since historically Burt frowned on that. He's also playing a mouthpiece I lent him in this because his broke. youtu.be/2O_uGOAJVBw?...
BURT BACHARACH (Live) - A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME
YouTube video by luckysmusic
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November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Remembering my friend, the late Dennis Wilson today. I remember when he told me how excited he was that Burt let him throw "a little flair" into this solo, since historically Burt frowned on that. He's also playing a mouthpiece I lent him in this because his broke. youtu.be/2O_uGOAJVBw?...
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NCSOFT's Horizon MMO Is Called Horizon Steel Frontiers, Gets First Reveal At G-Star 2025 www.mmorpg.com/news/ncsofts...
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 AM
NCSOFT's Horizon MMO Is Called Horizon Steel Frontiers, Gets First Reveal At G-Star 2025 www.mmorpg.com/news/ncsofts...
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Door Dash delivers you dinner AND is the primary source for the United States government as to the state of inflation in the economy? What a country!
November 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Door Dash delivers you dinner AND is the primary source for the United States government as to the state of inflation in the economy? What a country!
I know it's early, but if you're going to be here in Vegas during CES and want us to come check out your stuff/grab some coffee, let me know! I'll be around The Strip that week like normal.
November 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I know it's early, but if you're going to be here in Vegas during CES and want us to come check out your stuff/grab some coffee, let me know! I'll be around The Strip that week like normal.
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Trump Still Polling Well With Working-Class American Pedophiles https://theonion.com/trump-still-polling-well-with-working-class-american-pedophiles/
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Trump Still Polling Well With Working-Class American Pedophiles https://theonion.com/trump-still-polling-well-with-working-class-american-pedophiles/
Taking up two tables to write up the news in this Starbucks. I am annoying a ton of people right now.
November 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Taking up two tables to write up the news in this Starbucks. I am annoying a ton of people right now.
Unless I'm seeing this wrong, Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition is *not* part of Gamepass Ultimate.
It's a $40 upgrade on top of the $30 you're paying for Gamepass for the original base game. Just feels like a miss, @xbox.com
It's a $40 upgrade on top of the $30 you're paying for Gamepass for the original base game. Just feels like a miss, @xbox.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Unless I'm seeing this wrong, Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition is *not* part of Gamepass Ultimate.
It's a $40 upgrade on top of the $30 you're paying for Gamepass for the original base game. Just feels like a miss, @xbox.com
It's a $40 upgrade on top of the $30 you're paying for Gamepass for the original base game. Just feels like a miss, @xbox.com
The *cheapest* health insurance for me and my daughter next year is $585 here in Nevada.
And that is with a $111 tax credit.
This is the type of stuff that is going to push me into a government job or something and out of this industry.
And that is with a $111 tax credit.
This is the type of stuff that is going to push me into a government job or something and out of this industry.
November 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The *cheapest* health insurance for me and my daughter next year is $585 here in Nevada.
And that is with a $111 tax credit.
This is the type of stuff that is going to push me into a government job or something and out of this industry.
And that is with a $111 tax credit.
This is the type of stuff that is going to push me into a government job or something and out of this industry.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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they were called "MMOs" once and you found success through lots of single-player content, deep systems appealing to both singletons and groups, support for guild drama, and customer service that wasn't akin to getting a root canal, none of which seems to have made the transition to "live service"
How on earth do you find lasting, meaningful success with a live-service game? Developers answer the "billion dollar question". https://bit.ly/47xnpSv
November 11, 2025 at 1:19 AM
they were called "MMOs" once and you found success through lots of single-player content, deep systems appealing to both singletons and groups, support for guild drama, and customer service that wasn't akin to getting a root canal, none of which seems to have made the transition to "live service"
Yea so fricking tired of this team.
November 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Yea so fricking tired of this team.