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David W. Duffy

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Lv. 41 • He/Him • Database Editor & Quiz Final Boss at TheGamer • Geordie in Seaton Canoe • Teacher in another life • [email protected]

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David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · Oct 19

Intro post!

I'm David, 41, and I work as the resident Database Editor at TheGamer. Lots of behind the scenes shenanigans.

Having spent a decade as an ESL teacher in Poland, I've now been in games for eight years across social media, community, marketing, and editorial.

A selfie of myself, sporting Newcastle United's 24-25 season away kit in navy and burgundy horizontal stripes - a callback to the great Entertainers team of 95-96.

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David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 8h

Silent Hill: Byker Wall Edition. 🤣

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David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 21h

Orange Man-Child implements targeted rules on exporting chips and equipment.

Other powerful economy imposes similar rules in reply, protecting its natural resources.

Man-Child throws a tantrum, like he has a divine right to other country's resources.

Maybe he's the reason Xbox is doomed? 🤣🫣

David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 21h

Such a good, wholesome game.

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David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 1d

Did a thing.

A screenshot confirming membership of the UK Green Party.

David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 1d

Denham is one of the worst IEA plants out there at the moment. Just a constant stream of divisive bullshit. At this point it's generous to call her a 'journalist'.

David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 2d

Exactly. Sometimes things are so overly produced it can be more jarring, so moments like this are a breath of fresh air.

David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 2d

I've been doing that too - deactivating my FB profile was hard, because the majority of friends I have are from my time living in other countries, and FB is all they use. But it's also been such a weight off. Nowadays I only have this and Instagram, but even that's not long for the chopping block.

David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 2d

I love that this was random improv that they left in, something wonderfully organic that wasn't polished to death.

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David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 3d

It's appropriate ANYTIME.

David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 3d

New Clair Obscur content?

Guess I'm going to have to play it all the way through.. again. 😅

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Gepugg @gepugg.bsky.social · 3d

One of my favourite pieces I’ve done in a long while, it was a pleasure to chat with Maxime Mary about the work that went into the stunning Absolum: www.thegamer.com/absolum-art-...

Exclusive: Absolum’s Art Director On Designing One Of 2025’s Most Stunning Games, “Surviving” Hades 2, And A Potential Sequel

Absolum art director Maxime Mary gave TheGamer an exclusive look at the creation of its four heroes and shared more about his time on the game.

www.thegamer.com

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Meg Pelliccio🔜Barcelona Game Fest @megpelliccio.bsky.social · 5d

I am THRILLED that my favourite Broken Sword, The Smoking Mirror, is officially getting the Reforged treatment!

After 2 years of me nagging poor Charles Cecil, we finally chatted about what's coming next and how this new Reforged raises the bar once again.

www.thegamer.com/revolution-s...

Revolution Software Is Raising The Bar Even Higher With Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror Reforged

Revolution Software's Charles Cecil talks with me about Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror Reforged.

www.thegamer.com

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David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 7d

Woke up to the crushing disappointment that Storm Amy didn't remove the flag shaggers' handiwork from the lamppost on The Green. 😬

David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 7d

The Gestral Merchant battle theme is my alarm tone. Best way to start the day!

David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 8d

That could very well happen. I'm worried for the scaffolding on the front of my building haha.

David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 8d

The rain has just eased off, but the wind never does here. Gusts must be 60-65mph, easy.

There's a bloke out on the beach with a metal detector. 🫣

David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 8d

Tide's right out at the moment, and we have a massive beach here in Seaton Canoe, but it's definitely looking a bit choppy like.

David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 8d

For the first time in forever, I'm looking forward to playing a new game (Yotei) but not dropping everything for that first week FOMO.

I'll get to it once I'm done with Octopath Traveler.

David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 8d

I'm right on the seafront, and it certainly sounds like the remnants of a hurricane. 😅

David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 9d

Okay, this looks awesome.

Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 9d

Stray Children releasing Oct 30, 2025 for Steam and Switch www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLXC...

David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 10d

Wait, so if you still want to play day one releases on Game Pass, you're forced to pay the 50% increase because of Ubisoft/EA/Fortnite - even if you won't ever use those?

Suppose that's an excuse to finally sell the Series S.

David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 11d

Can't take any list seriously if it doesn't have Bishi Bashi Special on it. 🙄

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Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 11d

I wrote a thing again!

Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 11d

Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles may be less than "definitive" on a checklist, yet this version gives the SRPG classic new voice (figuratively and literally), lifting up a story that resonates now more than ever. Our review by @quinton.bsky.social:

Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles Review - Nova Crystallis

Some games leave a larger imprint on the industry than their commercial performance might suggest. 1997’s Final Fantasy Tactics is one of those games. It is beloved beyond a doubt. Its name has been u...

novacrystallis.com

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Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 11d

I’ve been broken for the last ~24 hours but my first big TGS piece has just dropped.

I spoke to Resident Evil Requiem director, Nakanishi-san, and producer, Kumazawa-san, about returning to Raccoon City, and what they learnt from 5 & 6, and revisiting Outbreak.

www.thegamer.com/resident-evi...

“You’re Seeing The Next Chapter In The Overall Storyline”: Resident Evil Requiem's Director And Producer Discuss Returning To Raccoon City, Lessons From The Past, And The Mysterious Hooded Figure

We dove deep into all things Resident Evil Requiem with Capcom at Tokyo Games Show.

www.thegamer.com

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David W. Duffy @olucaron.bsky.social · 11d

Congrats!