Patrick Dane

Pinned post time. Hi, I'm Patrick Dane, the News Editor at TWIV. If you'd like to get in touch, my email is patrick@thisweekinvideogames.com. Feel free to get in touch there for opportunities and interviews. If you'd like to speak anonymously or safely, my Signal is PatrickDane.77

Wondering why everyone is suddenly talking about RAM? What's the big deal? @patrickdane.bsky.social speaks to analysts and hardware experts like @matpiscatella.bsky.social, @superhys.bsky.social, and Daniel Owen to outline why RAM prices are skyrocketing, and what this means for videogames.

I'm currently writing a one shot for my DnD group, and I've devised what I think is a relatively simple puzzle/riddle, but just want to check to see if the logic works. Anyone willing to be a guinea pig, and try to solve my dastardly (shouldn't be too hard) puzzle?

First beer I've had in weeks to see in the dat, and found my favorite beer. Merry Christmas, gang. Have a good one.

I had been loosely following RAM shortages, but Micron leaving the consumer market made me take a deeper look at what's happening. If you're like me, and had filed away as 'a thing that is happening', it's worth starting to take a look, because this is getting pretty bad, pretty quick.

Gears of War 2 was basically a gaming awakening for me, and remains the high point of an under appreciated series. Keep your fancy Mirrors Edges and MGS 4s. Chainsaw on a assault rifle clears everytime.

I had been loosely following RAM shortages, but Micron leaving the consumer market made me take a deeper look at what's happening. If you're like me, and had filed away as 'a thing that is happening', it's worth starting to take a look, because this is getting pretty bad, pretty quick.

I was thinking a month or two ago that Vince is up there with the absolute greats in terms of impact in the gaming industry. Just an enormous presence, and often, not recognised enough. Horrible. RIP. Thoughts are with his family.

Reject 'I can fix them' Embrace 'I'll let them make me worse.'

I’m geeked up on that pure Na’vi yayo while an eight foot tall goth cat gf cuts me. I’m high off that Pandora Payakan talking directly to the ancestors. We sipping pure Tulkun brain goo. That Mangkwan coochie got me waging war on Eywa. I’ve died. I will die again. This shit ain’t nothing to me man.

The movie has a very high "Bro" percentage which im very into.

Once went to dinner with one of the writers on a Halo. I started saying I was working on a script for something, and they said "thats amazing, please dont tell me anything." Took me sec but realised its because if something showed up in a game I deemed similar, it opens up a lot of potential grief.

Just a real, inspiring piece of writing from Edmond here. I love this website, man.

I spoke to a dozen professional concept artists working in games about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs easier, even if it's just used in "very early ideation stages." Zero said "yes." Most said it made their job harder. I learnt a lot about concept artists. You should too!

I've been helping out at The Guardian's games team this year with edits and other support - thanks @mackeza.bsky.social for the opportunity, and to the (brilliant) freelancers I've worked with these past few months. A reminder if any sites in 2026 need an additional editor during busy periods, HMU!

Hey. I have a question about this artwork for a new Marvel Rivals skin... how is her spine doing this?

Quantic Dream, a studio known for its single-player, cinematic narrative titles, is making a competitive MOBA. That's odd. @patrickdane.bsky.social went into a recent playtest to discover that, surprisingly, there are some pretty neat ideas. But it still has some significant hurdles to overcome.

There's something to Spellcasters Chronicles. It's a nice idea and interesting in the ways it differs to other MOBAs. Looks amazing too - but man, it needs to sort out it's technical issues. It simply needs less RAM demand, because asking a minimum of 32GB is insane.

Destiny Dungeon good.👍

There's something to Spellcasters Chronicles. It's a nice idea and interesting in the ways it differs to other MOBAs. Looks amazing too - but man, it needs to sort out it's technical issues. It simply needs less RAM demand, because asking a minimum of 32GB is insane.

Hey, we're nominated for this. Please do go in and vote. A vote for us is obviously deeply appreciated, and I love the work we do, but honestly, just voting for anyone and supporting games media is just a cool thing to do. 🫡

Hey, we're nominated for this. Please do go in and vote. A vote for us is obviously deeply appreciated, and I love the work we do, but honestly, just voting for anyone and supporting games media is just a cool thing to do. 🫡

I've been burdened with this bad joke in my head all day, so I had to make it.

Yeah, but was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as good as the addition of Overwatch Stadium to Overwatch 2?

Im laid out on antibiotics quite ill listening to Byf videos. Lore will fix me.

Bungie and its flagship game Destiny 2 have had a rough few years, with Sony even taking on an impairment loss against the studio worth US $204 million. It seems the developer is in some level of trouble, but what kind? @patrickdane.bsky.social weighs up what the future holds for the company.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has addressed the contentious firing of over 30 Rockstar Games employees during a parlimentary Question Time. He said the accusations of union busting were "deeply concerning," asserted the right of workers to join unions, and said ministers would look into the case.

Geoff Keighley has spoken about maintaining the celebratory nature of The Game Awards in the face of industry issues. “It’s a very difficult needle to thread... I don’t have all the answers about the right way to do this.” Keighley was interviewed by The Game Business, of which he is a co-founder.

Hi. Playing Vendetta in Overwatch is my personality now.

I will be there day one.

Made a post about liking Destiny 2: Renegades that got shared around on Twitter. This was my favourite comment.

I like Destiny, man. I don't know what to tell you.

New Mariachi Legends trailer is live! 🎺� Brutal combat, pixel art, and an appointment with Death herself. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOaI...

Been putting some time into Renegades since yesterday. It's a shame more people haven't jumped in to play, because this is easily the best D2 content since The Final Shape. Say what you will about the games' state, which I have, but I'm so deeply onboard with this story team.

Didnt have a tree topper for ky christmas tree, so I improvised. Me and Elesh Norn wish you a compleat-ly cool christmas.

The Evil Within 2 was good.

... the DVD company?

Feedly is down, it's over, gang.