David W. Duffy
@olucaron.bsky.social
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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.
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.
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
There is hope yet.
There is hope yet.
November 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
There is hope yet.
There is hope yet.
Fancy parades have nothing on Fenwick's window.
November 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Fancy parades have nothing on Fenwick's window.
I have no idea what this means, but I'm assuming 332nd is bad. 😅
the japanese luck calendar is out, how lucky is your 2026 based on your birthday? 👀
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I have no idea what this means, but I'm assuming 332nd is bad. 😅
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MORE CLAIR OBSCUR content. I'm replaying it right now so it's the only thing on my brain.
So, Charlie Cox is right and we should be giving recognition to motion/performance capture artists. Perhaps in a new category at The Game Awards?
A few words on that:
www.thegamer.com/charlie-cox-...
So, Charlie Cox is right and we should be giving recognition to motion/performance capture artists. Perhaps in a new category at The Game Awards?
A few words on that:
www.thegamer.com/charlie-cox-...
Why Charlie Cox Is Right About His Performance In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Charlie Cox steals the show as Gustave in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, but he's only one piece in a much bigger puzzle.
www.thegamer.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
MORE CLAIR OBSCUR content. I'm replaying it right now so it's the only thing on my brain.
So, Charlie Cox is right and we should be giving recognition to motion/performance capture artists. Perhaps in a new category at The Game Awards?
A few words on that:
www.thegamer.com/charlie-cox-...
So, Charlie Cox is right and we should be giving recognition to motion/performance capture artists. Perhaps in a new category at The Game Awards?
A few words on that:
www.thegamer.com/charlie-cox-...
*Everyone* should listen to Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds.
Just finished my yearly task of recommending that a random friend listen to Jeff Wayne’s 1970s prog rock War of the Worlds musical
November 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
*Everyone* should listen to Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds.
Honestly? All purely an accident. 😅
November 24, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Honestly? All purely an accident. 😅
HOWAY THE LADS! ⚫⚪
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
HOWAY THE LADS! ⚫⚪
It's not the fourth of July, why are the aliens here?
November 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It's not the fourth of July, why are the aliens here?
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For the first few hours, I really didn’t get what Kirby Air Riders was going for. I haven’t been able to put it down since it clicked, though, and don’t plan on it anytime soon! My review: www.thegamer.com/kirby-air-ri...
If You Can Stomach The Chaos, Kirby Air Riders Is Something Special
Kirby Air Riders is weird, wild, and occasionally frustrating, but a total blast if you give into its mayhem.
www.thegamer.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
For the first few hours, I really didn’t get what Kirby Air Riders was going for. I haven’t been able to put it down since it clicked, though, and don’t plan on it anytime soon! My review: www.thegamer.com/kirby-air-ri...
That just confirms it, I'm going to get a Steam Machine and run that as my work PC. All I really need is a browser anyway.
Microsoft is turning Windows 11 into an "agentic OS." It's starting with AI agents on the taskbar, as well as some underlying changes to the Windows platform. Microsoft is betting on these changes for the future of Windows. Full details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/821948/...
Microsoft is turning Windows into an ‘agentic OS,’ starting with the taskbar
AI agents are coming to the Windows taskbar.
www.theverge.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
That just confirms it, I'm going to get a Steam Machine and run that as my work PC. All I really need is a browser anyway.
This is almost as annoying as using 'donator' instead of 'donor'. 😅
Hello. If you have a Patreon account, the people who support you are your patrons.
NOT, your Patreons.
Thank you, please correct this going forward.
NOT, your Patreons.
Thank you, please correct this going forward.
November 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This is almost as annoying as using 'donator' instead of 'donor'. 😅
Why on earth would I, an ESL teacher for over a decade, ever be interested in promoting an AI language app?
Quickest spam 'delete' ever.
Quickest spam 'delete' ever.
November 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Why on earth would I, an ESL teacher for over a decade, ever be interested in promoting an AI language app?
Quickest spam 'delete' ever.
Quickest spam 'delete' ever.
Imagine winning in a video game and your first thought being "I need validation from an AI bot."
November 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Imagine winning in a video game and your first thought being "I need validation from an AI bot."
Lingo has to be the most infuriating game show on TV to watch.
"You've got the I, but it's in the wrong place"
*contestant proceeds to guess three more words with the I in the same place.*
"You've got the I, but it's in the wrong place"
*contestant proceeds to guess three more words with the I in the same place.*
November 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Lingo has to be the most infuriating game show on TV to watch.
"You've got the I, but it's in the wrong place"
*contestant proceeds to guess three more words with the I in the same place.*
"You've got the I, but it's in the wrong place"
*contestant proceeds to guess three more words with the I in the same place.*
NGL, part of me is wondering whether the Steam Machine is a viable option instead of a new laptop/budget PC.
Plug it into my monitor and use it for work by day, plug it into my big TV and play games by night.
Plug it into my monitor and use it for work by day, plug it into my big TV and play games by night.
November 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
NGL, part of me is wondering whether the Steam Machine is a viable option instead of a new laptop/budget PC.
Plug it into my monitor and use it for work by day, plug it into my big TV and play games by night.
Plug it into my monitor and use it for work by day, plug it into my big TV and play games by night.
Microsoft: Everything is an Xbox.
Valve: Cool story, bro.
Valve: Cool story, bro.
Announcing: New @steampowered.com Hardware, coming in 2026:
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
Steam Hardware
The Steam Hardware family officially expands in early 2026.
steampowered.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Microsoft: Everything is an Xbox.
Valve: Cool story, bro.
Valve: Cool story, bro.
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I've launched a new interview series on women in esports! My first piece is with G2 Hel's Caltys, but I've already spoken to several more participants. If anyone feels they have a unique perspective worth sharing, then feel free to email me. www.thegamer.com/women-esport...
Maya "Caltys" Henckel On Her Career, Sexist Attitudes In Esports And How To Change The Culture
G2 Hel's franchise player reflects on her seven years as a professional.
www.thegamer.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I've launched a new interview series on women in esports! My first piece is with G2 Hel's Caltys, but I've already spoken to several more participants. If anyone feels they have a unique perspective worth sharing, then feel free to email me. www.thegamer.com/women-esport...
Finally. 😅
Funko is $250 million in debt.
The company behind the Pop! vinyl figurines you have undoubtedly seen absolutely everywhere warns it may not last another 12 months without an acquition or additional funding.
(Read more: Dexerto)
The company behind the Pop! vinyl figurines you have undoubtedly seen absolutely everywhere warns it may not last another 12 months without an acquition or additional funding.
(Read more: Dexerto)
November 9, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Finally. 😅
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I'm still on the lookout for any journalistic opportunity, and currently trying to dip my toes other ventures such as PR, so if you have any opps or roles, I'm more than open to work!
Hi! I'm Santi Leguiza, a freelancer gaming journalist with 7+ years of experience as a writer and 3+ as an editor!
You can check my work at santileguiza.com
Do you want to work with me? You can also find me as @skylinefantasy in:
-X/Twitter
-Instagram
And by email ✉️: [email protected]
You can check my work at santileguiza.com
Do you want to work with me? You can also find me as @skylinefantasy in:
-X/Twitter
And by email ✉️: [email protected]
November 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I'm still on the lookout for any journalistic opportunity, and currently trying to dip my toes other ventures such as PR, so if you have any opps or roles, I'm more than open to work!
I get that ARC Raiders is also PvP, but it's just so much better when everyone helps everyone.
Feels good to offer to cover people trying to escape in the elevator, then go back to looting or questing.
Feels good to offer to cover people trying to escape in the elevator, then go back to looting or questing.
November 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I get that ARC Raiders is also PvP, but it's just so much better when everyone helps everyone.
Feels good to offer to cover people trying to escape in the elevator, then go back to looting or questing.
Feels good to offer to cover people trying to escape in the elevator, then go back to looting or questing.
O2 hold bot: "We're extremely busy at the moment, more than usual"
Aye, because everyone's waiting to bin you off, just like me. 😅
Aye, because everyone's waiting to bin you off, just like me. 😅
November 7, 2025 at 1:47 PM
O2 hold bot: "We're extremely busy at the moment, more than usual"
Aye, because everyone's waiting to bin you off, just like me. 😅
Aye, because everyone's waiting to bin you off, just like me. 😅
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Already been a great week for freelancing, but got some even cooler stuff lined up for the next couple of months! Most won't see fruition until the start of 2026 though, so in the meantime please pay me to write words
www.bensledge.co.uk
www.bensledge.co.uk
Journalist, Narrative Designer, Consultant, Author - Ben Sledge
Ben Sledge's portfolio. Looking for an experienced reporter, narrative designer, or games industry consultant? You've come to the right place.
www.bensledge.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Already been a great week for freelancing, but got some even cooler stuff lined up for the next couple of months! Most won't see fruition until the start of 2026 though, so in the meantime please pay me to write words
www.bensledge.co.uk
www.bensledge.co.uk
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Oh hey, I'm writing about cards again! But now for @gamesradarplus.bsky.social!
I don't know how I feel about the changes Wizards Of The Coast just made for Magic: The Gathering's Commander format
Opinion | The jury's out on this one
www.gamesradar.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Oh hey, I'm writing about cards again! But now for @gamesradarplus.bsky.social!
Dan Burn, how on earth do you put bend on a header?!
Howay the lads! ⚫⚪
Howay the lads! ⚫⚪
November 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Dan Burn, how on earth do you put bend on a header?!
Howay the lads! ⚫⚪
Howay the lads! ⚫⚪