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Sarah Thwaites

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freelance writer & consultant | seen @ Game Informer, IGN, Polygon, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Edge, Tech Radar + more | she/they | 🇦🇺 in ? ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

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Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · Nov 13

Hey, I'm Sarah, a freelance writer and video game consultant, and I'm looking for work! I'm also available for bespoke Harvest Moon fan art commissions...

Get in touch!

💌 thwaitesannsarah [at] gmail [dot] com
🖱️https://muckrack.com/sarah-thwaites-1

RTs Appreciated ⭐

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · 2h

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 · 2h

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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Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · 17d

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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Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · 17d

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Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · 17d

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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Grant Stoner @supercrip1994.bsky.social · Sep 8

For six years, I've had the privilege to publish countless reviews, features, and investigative pieces across numerous publications. I love what I do, and I think it's time to start a new venture. Welcome to the first post of my new newsletter, Access Granted.
accessgranted.ghost.io/welcome-to/

Welcome

Welcome to Access Granted. I want a place where I can comfortably and confidently share the stories that I want to tell but also need to be told.

accessgranted.ghost.io

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Postmode @postmode.bsky.social · Sep 7

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

postmode.org/hollow-knigh...

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Postmode @postmode.bsky.social · Sep 6

Just in case you guys need some help…

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All Hollow Knight Silksong Bosses In Order And How To Beat Them | Postmode

Our comprehensive guide provides the skinny on how to topple Pharloom's biggest baddies in Hollow Knight Silksong. Videos included!

postmode.org

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Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · Sep 8

Pleased to announce I contributed to @techradar.com's Best of Gamescom awards list with a blurb on Silent Hill f! 🏆

www.techradar.com/gaming/techr...

007 First Light, Kirby Air Riders, The Outer Worlds 2 and more – the 11 best things we saw at Gamescom 2025

TechRadar Gaming's top picks from Gamescom

www.techradar.com

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Ben Reeves @benjaminreeves.bsky.social · Sep 4

I was a Firaxis narrative designer/writer and lost my job today. Any help sharing leads on new opportunities would be great!

Over 3.5 years, I contributed to Civilization VII and Marvel’s Midnight Suns, helping turn maps, mechanics, and chaos into memorable stories. See my work benreeves.carrd.co

Benjamin Reeves Is Incredible

Ben Reeves narrative designer and writer

benreeves.carrd.co

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Keza MacDonald @mackeza.bsky.social · Sep 3

My book, Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped the World Have Fun, is out next February! It is a lively cultural history of the world's most beloved video game company, drawing from 20 years' worth of reporting and interviews. Pre-order here: linktr.ee/super_nintendo

The UK cover of Keza's forthcoming book, Super Nintendo, out 12 February 2026

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Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · Sep 3

I played Silent Hill f at Gamescom and I liked it 💕

www.techradar.com/gaming/silen...

I spent three hours fighting Silent Hill f’s twisted monsters and found the beauty in its isolated world

Born from a wish

www.techradar.com

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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Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · Aug 29

Relaxing Friday night Peak session 🌋 @oloman.bsky.social

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Scott McCrae @scottmccrae.com · Aug 22

I reviewed Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. At it's core it's still the best game ever made, but as a remake it really does not do anything with that. This is so faithful that it struggles to find an identity of its own.

But it's still Snake Eater.

www.techradar.com/gaming/metal...

I spent 30 hours sneaking through Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and it’s still as incredible as the original, because it’s almost the exact same game

Still a thrill…

www.techradar.com

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Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · Aug 19

I reviewed Drag X Drive for @theguardian.com 🏀

www.theguardian.com/games/2025/a...

Drag x Drive review – wheelchair basketball in wrist-cramping mouse mode

Nintendo’s latest sports game showcases its Joy-Con upgrades but sacrifices playability in the process

www.theguardian.com

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Santi Leguiza @santileguiza.com · Aug 18

Ok, so. I've been let go of my job at TheGamer. If you're looking for a gaming journalist with 7+ years of experience in the field and 3 years of experience as an editor, just hit me up at [email protected], or check santileguiza.com to read my work!

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Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thankyouuu! :)

Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thankyou!! They’re 3D, too! I’m obsessed

Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · Aug 13

My nail tech really hit it out the park for Gamescom! 💅

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · Aug 12

Guess it’s my turn to say that I was laid off at IGN. Real crummy birthday gift, to be honest, but my union fought like hell on my behalf and people came out of the woodwork to support me. Couldn’t be more moved by my colleagues & friends, and am devastated to lose a job and community I love. (1/3)

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Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · Aug 8

Excited to say you can read my review of Time Flies in today's edition of The Guardian! 📰 🪰

@panic.com @playables.net

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Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · Aug 8

Excited to say you can read my review of Time Flies in today's edition of The Guardian! 📰 🪰

@panic.com @playables.net

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Jay Castello 🌻 @jaymcastello.bsky.social · Aug 5

ok, i had a pretty big editing contract fall through today. luckily, their loss is your gain! i'm an IGF-nominated editor and writer, and the games i've worked on have been very well received. let's talk about what i could do to help your team tell the story you want to tell! email in my pin 💛

The splash art for Ninja Gaiden Ragebound.

The splash art for Many Nights A Whisper.

The splash art for The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood.

text that reads "a secret fourth thing I can't talk about yet <3 (actually more than that)"

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Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · Aug 6

Bumping this in case it crosses the feed of a hardworking editor who may prefer to have lunch, at some point, instead of back-to-back appointments all day in the Koelnmesse 😘

Jordan Oloman @oloman.bsky.social · Jul 30

Ive just booked flights and accommodation for my SEVENTH visit to Gamescom.

Video game website editors, if you need a reliable freelancer to cover some appointments, lmk!

PR people, my email is olomanjordan at gmail

And if I can’t get a commission locked, I’ll be writing about it for Postmode.org

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Sarah Thwaites @sarahathwaites.bsky.social · Aug 5

I reviewed Time Flies for @theguardian.com 🪰

@panic.com @playables.net

www.theguardian.com/games/2025/a...

Time Flies review – existential flight game with a bittersweet buzz

Clever puzzler has you freely buzzing around trying to quickly achieve all your bucket list activities while avoiding sharp or gooey life-ending hazards

www.theguardian.com

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