Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Sam Woods

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 22h

Another big one from Tokyo Game Show (as I lie on my death bed).

I spoke to Pragmata’s director and producer to discuss the game’s many delays, predicting the AI future, and developing a new IP in an era of remakes and remasters.

www.thegamer.com/pragmata-tok...

Pragmata Director And Producer Talk Delays, Predicting The Future, And Pitching A New Game In An Era Of Endless Remakes

We sat down with Pragmata director Cho Yonghee and producer Naoto Oyama at this year's TGS to discuss everything about Capcom's new IP.

www.thegamer.com

1 1 1

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 20h

And here’s my hands-on. The game is shaping up nicely but my god, its protagonist is annoying.

www.thegamer.com/pragmata-tok...

Pragmata Is Shaping Up Nicely, I Just Wish Its Protagonist Would Learn To Shut Up

I had a lot of fun with Pragmata at Tokyo Game Show, but oh boy, is Hugh annoying.

www.thegamer.com

1

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 22h

Another big one from Tokyo Game Show (as I lie on my death bed).

I spoke to Pragmata’s director and producer to discuss the game’s many delays, predicting the AI future, and developing a new IP in an era of remakes and remasters.

www.thegamer.com/pragmata-tok...

Pragmata Director And Producer Talk Delays, Predicting The Future, And Pitching A New Game In An Era Of Endless Remakes

We sat down with Pragmata director Cho Yonghee and producer Naoto Oyama at this year's TGS to discuss everything about Capcom's new IP.

www.thegamer.com

1 1 1

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 1d

Next up is my Denshattack preview, a game that very pleasantly surprised me!

www.thegamer.com/denshattack-...

Denshattack Is What Would Happen If Tony Hawk, Jet Set Radio, And Thomas The Tank Engine Had A Baby

Denshattack was one of the biggest surprises for me at this year's Tokyo Game Show.

www.thegamer.com

1 4

Reposted by Sam Woods

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

2 7 10

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 2d

My Age of Imprisonment preview is here. Unsurprising spoilers: I liked it a lot.

www.thegamer.com/hyrule-warri...

Playing Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment At Tokyo Game Show Has Me Itching For More Zelda Lore

Get me back to Hyrule, stat.

www.thegamer.com

3

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 2d

Fuck Ubisoft, quite frankly.

1

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 8d

You can check out my Resident Evil 9 interview already!

bsky.app/profile/samw...

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

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 8d

After 28 hours traveling, I’m home. A weekend of rest, Hades & Silksong, then the TGS graft begins.

I’ll have interviews with teams from Pragmata, Onimusha & Nioh, plus a deep dive interview into Dynasty Warriors’ history. Plus previews of Pragmata, Hyrule Warriors, Monster Hunter Stories 3 & more.

1 2

Reposted by Sam Woods

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

1 8 7

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 11d

And Ananta…

www.thegamer.com/ananta-gamep...

I Played Ananta At Tokyo Game Show, And I’m Still Not Sure What It Is

This open world anime gacha game is trying to be anything and everything all at once.

www.thegamer.com

1

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 11d

I also got to play Once Upon a Katamari (we are so back)

www.thegamer.com/once-upon-a-...

With Once Upon A Katamari, I Fear We Might Be Back

Rolling around the human world with sticky balls feel better than ever in Once Upon A Katamari.

www.thegamer.com

1 1

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

1 8 7

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 16d

The King of All Cosmos finally getting the recognition he deserves! (Also disappointed Bandai didn’t invite me to check out the game.)

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 16d

Will make sure to say hi if I spot you!

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 16d

Tokyo Game Show day one and starting things off with a huge interview.

1

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 16d

😇😇😇

Aliona Baranova @aliona.bsky.social · 17d

finally read this excellent interview piece and this was my favourite part:

“definitely not that tall” 🥲

1

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 17d

Small place called Ipswich about an hour away on the train. Well worth checking out.

1 2

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 17d

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 23d

yeah this is a film tbf

1 1

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 25d

that’s it

1 1

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 25d

Ignore the second quick please

Sam Woods @samwoods.bsky.social · 25d

It makes me sad how quickly games media people are quick to shit on other games media people.

3 8

Reposted by Sam Woods

James Lucas @jdtroughton.bsky.social · 25d

games media go one week without dogpiling someone

2 1 22

Reposted by Sam Woods

peter hunt szpytek @peterspittech.bsky.social · 25d

why are we all pretending like every time you get a code you get incredibly explicit instructions on the embargo details? I got a code from an editor on discord last week with nothing other than the emargo date.

I get it this person made a mistake but come on some of you are being so bad faith

3 1 14