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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 5m

Thank you for your service! I've been fighting this fight as well for a long time and have read and re-read your Polygon stuff on PSO many times :)

David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 7m

Please enjoy my very scientific list of five great underrated Lord of the Rings games you've probably never played.

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5 Underrated Lord of the Rings Video Games You've Probably Never Played

Lord of the Rings' most underrated games have offered such creative takes on Tolkiens' world, but most fans never got the chance to play them.

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 12h

You can read my Battlefield 6 campaign review over on CBR!

It's not groundbreaking, but has some really solid moments and a surprisingly endearing cast of characters. I really wasn't a fan of the structure and pacing though.

www.cbr.com/battlefield-...

Battlefield 6 Has a Thrilling Campaign, But It Could Have Been So Much Better

After finishing the Battlefield 6 campaign it's clear that EA crafted a thrilling spectacle of intense missions, but there was so much more potential.

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 13h

You can read my Battlefield 6 campaign review over on CBR!

It's not groundbreaking, but has some really solid moments and a surprisingly endearing cast of characters. I really wasn't a fan of the structure and pacing though.

www.cbr.com/battlefield-...

Battlefield 6 Has a Thrilling Campaign, But It Could Have Been So Much Better

After finishing the Battlefield 6 campaign it's clear that EA crafted a thrilling spectacle of intense missions, but there was so much more potential.

www.cbr.com

David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 1d

The only reason I can think of is that they would both require a bit of work to remove all of the Vita gimmicks, but the touch pad on the DualSense is a comparable replacement.

IMO, adding Vita to PS+ Classics would be HUGE if they don't want to go the full remake route.

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Arron Automata @arrontk.bsky.social · 2d

I’m the type of person who knows they have to be up early but still goes to bed late then spends the whole day complaining like it isn’t my own fault.

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 2d

I'm a freelance contributor at CBR now! I'll be covering all sorts of games mostly with reviews, features, and lists as a Gaming Writer.

Naturally, one of the first things I wrote is a review of a PlayStation Vita launch title 🤣

www.cbr.com/uncharted-go...

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 2d

When I used to stream, one of my viewers became a regular, then became a mod, and then became one of my closest friends. We still haven't met IRL, but we talk daily and know each other's kids and wives at this point.

I used to adjust my schedule for him (he works nights) all the time!

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 2d

I need to see Andrew Garfield win an Oscar one day so badly.

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 3d

Unit 13 on PS Vita is like that, and I loved that game. It would be the perfect format for a SOCOM revival!

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 6d

Should I continue my first playthrough of Ghost of Tsushima tonight, or Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter? 🤔

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 6d

It's got one of my favorite new game+ features in that not only are the endings different, but so are the cutscenes and dialogue, even as early as the FIRST cutscene.

So much detail and nuance. It's fascinating!!! Enjoy it!!!!

David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 6d

At the end of August, VR MMORPG Ilysia switched from buy-to-play to free-to-play, and they've enjoyed a massive influx of players and a big uptick in monthly active users (MAU).

Check out my full interview with the studio's CEO: www.meta.com/blog/ilysia-...

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 7d

Fair tbh

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 7d

We all agree Zoey is best girl, right?

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 7d

Kpop Demonhunters in Fortnite just makes sense. Even the new loading screens are amazing!!!

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Alanah Pearce @charalanahzard.bsky.social · 8d

Similar to my Stop Killing Games video, I’d love to chat to game devs about their thoughts on GamePass. If you are a game dev, or know one who has Opinions On GamePass, and would be willing to share them with me (can be anonymous) please reply to this post!

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 8d

Marvel Cosmic Invasion is insanely good.

✅Every character plays differently
✅Swapping characters is seamless
✅Assist moves add lots of nuance
✅Pixel art is top-notch and gorgeous
✅Runs great on Steam Deck

Demo on Steam is 2 levels, blasted through 2x w/ my 8yo son. Can't wait for full launch!!!

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 8d

I'm 1000% buying these skins. The movie was amazing, the songs are fantastic, and the character designs already feel super iconic.

Also, it's extremely impressive how quickly they got these out. The singers are in the middle of doing another press tour right now!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ipc...

KPop Demon Hunters Takes Over Fortnite

YouTube video by Fortnite

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 8d

I'm not even good at shooters, but I'm genuinely getting very excited for Battlefield 6.

VG247 @vg247.bsky.social · 8d

New content every month!

Battlefield 6's first season arrives just 18 days after launch and over two weeks before Black Ops 7

Battlefield 6 is not out yet - and already, EA is ready to talk about the game's first season, and what it's going to bring to the multiplayer shooter.

www.vg247.com

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 8d

Truly, a legend. Always excellent work and a pleasure to work with as well. Thank you for everything!

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 13d

The algorithm Gods are fickle masters

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 13d

Most of my time in the Battlefield 6 beta was off-mic; that's my preferred way to play as well. I like being able to hear my kids and wife clearly, and late at night, it's awkward to be talking into a quiet room with only me hearing the audio in the headset. Hate that.

Every game needs ping systems

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 13d

Today, for Forbes, I published my interview feature with the chief marketing officer at Arcade1Up.

I really like how this one turned out! Give it a read:
www.forbes.com/sites/davidj...

How Arcade1Up Turned Retro Nostalgia Into A Growing Home Arcade Market

After trying out some recent cabinets, we checked in on the success and future plans of Arcade1Up and their home arcade market domination.

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David Jagneaux @davidjagneaux.bsky.social · 13d

It's so hard to get a read on things if you don't have time to make it like a job lol

Here are my last few months. I'm sure if I were more consistent, that would help a lot!

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