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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · Sep 27

It’s my birthday today but I’m also a morsel of food trapped in the jaws of the gig economy — so it’s my obligation to remind you all that I’m available for freelance scriptwriting, editing, consulting, journalism, narrative & copywriting work.

Portfolio below, RTs appreciated!

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 1d

Really cool to get this kind of interview up on my (comparatively small-fry) video game website. If you've been digging into Ghost of Yotei over the weekend, check this out!

Postmode @postmode.bsky.social · 1d

Towering Mountains, Cherry Blossoms, and Foraging with the Ainu: Ghost of Yotei Art Director Joanna Wang on Building a Virtual Ezo

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Towering Mountains, Cherry Blossoms, and Foraging with the Ainu: Ghost of Yotei Art Director Joanna Wang on Building a Virtual Ezo

Joanna Wang digs into the details that underpin Sucker Punch Productions' spellbinding simulacrum of Hokkaido.

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 15d

Here’s my Yotei review! There are simply too many great games this year… the GOTY convo is getting bonkers

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Ghost of Yotei Review: Sucker Punch slays open-world fatigue with a masterful Hokkaido odyssey

The Sly Cooper studio struts its stuff with Ghost of Yotei, delivering some of the best open-world game design since Red Dead Redemption 2.

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Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · 18d

Silent Hill f is a brilliant addition to the series! You can check out my full review below:

www.videogamer.com/reviews/sile...

Silent Hill f review - A hair-raising return to form

A hair-raising return to form and a visually striking evolution of Konami’s beloved horror series - our review of Silent Hill f.

www.videogamer.com

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 21d

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Skate. — M-Corp Tower Drop In To Hartcore Plaza (Highest Point San Vansterdam, Skyscraper Challenge)

YouTube video by Postmode

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 23d

Last night, I wrapped up all of the story missions in the early access release of Skate. Here's a beginner's guide I put together for the Epic Games Store, containing all the tips and tricks I've learned so far :)

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A beginner’s guide to Skate

With our tips and tricks, you can drop into San Vansterdam with serious momentum

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Postmode @postmode.bsky.social · Sep 7

Hollow Knight Silksong Guides Hub: Mask Shards, Spool Fragments, Rosary Farming, Tool & Upgrade Locations

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · Sep 7

wait til you get to Mount Fay...

Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · Sep 6

I'm into Act 2 now, but for those of you who may be struggling with Moorwing in Silksong... you can skip that fight!

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Hollow Knight Silksong Moorwing Boss Skip — Flea Caravan To Greymoor, The Lost Fleas Wish Reward

YouTube video by Postmode

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Rogue @roguesite.bsky.social · Sep 2

Rogue.site is now a reality! Thank you to everyone along the way who helped make it possible.

If you like what you see, and want more of it. Consider pledging your support with a subscription. Your funds will go to support independent games journalism written by humans, for humans.

Rogue

Ad-free video game news, guides, opinions, history, culture, previews, interviews, and reviews written by humans, for humans

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · Nov 12

I made an independent games media starter pack. Please share and let me know who I’m missing — I’ll make another one with the sites I’ve missed.

#indiecrit #gamesmedia

go.bsky.app/HbzgMEX

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · Sep 2

I just added the talent-stacked and superb-looking @roguesite.bsky.social to the IGM Starter Pack. It's been a while since I updated this list, though, so please throw your suggestions in the replies below!

(and maybe check out @postmode.bsky.social while you're at it!)

go.bsky.app/HbzgMEX

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Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · Sep 2

Gamescom coverage klaxon 🚨

www.techradar.com/gaming/bloob...

'It's always nice to have an adversary that does a funny thing on their own,' Cronos: The New Dawn Lead Writer Grzegorz Like explains how Bloober Team handcrafted their body-horror-filled world

Back to the Future meets body horror

www.techradar.com

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · Aug 29

Postscript: all three of my teammates died and i clutched the caldera solo

Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · Aug 29

My own search for games to relax to led me to write this article for my site — might be one in there for you! Personally I like WoW, Teardown, Civ

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The best podcast games for second monitor multitaskers | Postmode

Capitulate with your atrophying attention span by playing our curated selection of the best games to play with something in the background.

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Postmode @postmode.bsky.social · Aug 27

Hands-On: Lumines Arise already feels like a sumptuous synaesthetic successor to Tetris Effect

@enhance-experience.com

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Postmode @postmode.bsky.social · Aug 27

Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is Absolutely Terrifying Survival Horror — Until You Pick Up A Weapon postmode.org/clive-barker...

clive barker's hellraiser revival screenshot torture dungeon

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Postmode @postmode.bsky.social · Aug 28

Hands-On: Scott Pilgrim EX Is An Electric “Adventure Brawler” Powered By Anamanaguchi

@tributegames.com / @anamanaguchi.bsky.social

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · Aug 28

Gutted I didn’t catch this at gamescom, but absolutely buzzing to check it out in October!

Lee Petty @leepetty.bsky.social · Aug 26

"Keeper is quintessential Double Fine..." www.gamesradar.com/games/advent...

Keeper is quintessential Double Fine, a strange creative concept with a truly wondrous execution: "We wanted to make something that we could probably never have gotten signed and published"

Gamescom 2025 | Keeper is quickly becoming one of my most anticipated games of the year, even with Double Fine hesitant to show too much off in advance

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · Aug 28

I was already thinking about who I would tap for launch day co-op while playing the demo of Scott Pilgrim EX. It rocks.

The quasi-open-world brawler concept is compelling, and
Anamanaguchi, as always, are cooking!

Postmode @postmode.bsky.social · Aug 28

Hands-On: Scott Pilgrim EX Is An Electric “Adventure Brawler” Powered By Anamanaguchi

@tributegames.com / @anamanaguchi.bsky.social

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · Aug 27

As soon as I saw 2hollis and Mk.gee on the soundtrack, I knew we were so back

Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · Aug 27

So I've been playing skate...

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Full Circle’s evolved take on Skate. is flipping brilliant

Push, flip, and bail your way through a massively multiplayer skater’s paradise on September 16

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · Aug 27

Here’s my first gamescom write up, for the only demo session in memory where I’ve been offered a sick bag…

Postmode @postmode.bsky.social · Aug 27

Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is Absolutely Terrifying Survival Horror — Until You Pick Up A Weapon postmode.org/clive-barker...

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Wesley LeBlanc @wesleyleblanc.bsky.social · Aug 20

I LOVED writing this preview!!! Keeper is going to be special (but I bet not for the reasons you think)🐦

Game Informer @gameinformer.com · Aug 20

Double Fine's upcoming Keeper is a Salvador Dali-inspired surrealist adventure with no dialogue, no combat, and a walking lighthouse. It also reminds us of dark rides at Disney. Read why here: gameinformer.com/gamescom-202...

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · Aug 20

Curating a list of gamescom games that aren't in my schedule but I think look really cool:

- Valor Mortis
- Keeper
- Denshattack!
- Death by Scrolling
- Routine
- Bubsy 4D

I'm hitting 10.1 for all the indies tomorrow, so I will hopefully catch a few of those there. Maybe?!

Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · Aug 20

There’s a guy called Paul Berger just stood here aura farming in Hall 9