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Star Wars Galactic Racer is up on Amazon Luna (If you have Amazon Prime, you can play this at no additional cost) amzn.to/4djFDJQ

The highly anticipated Dressmaker launches today! We are so proud to have been a small part of this game's journey after featuring it in Wholesome Direct! Choose fabric, cut out patterns, and sew them all together in this crafting game inspired by real dressmaking.

Congrats on the release @cozylivesgames.bsky.social! I've purchased it for my daughter and she's beyond excited to jump in and play. Thank you for your hard work.

really, honestly not trying to list war, but we discussed this on the Bombcast right now, and it's shocking to see PS5's life put into an infographic youtube.com/@giantbomb/live

"Why do we need more graphics?": 2010's Alan Wake was as photoreal as videogames ever needed to be, reckons original Thief designer. https://bit.ly/4r7LgAo

Follow @wario64.bsky.social and repost for a chance to win 1 of 6 Steam Early Access codes for SHROOM AND GLOOM from @teamlazerbeam.bsky.social and @devolverdigital.com. Giveaway ends Sept 14th - 6 PM PT. Early access available now on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/3271280/...

When my family requests something from our #library system and have it shipped to a close branch in Central Ohio, is that putting an unnecessary cost/labor burden on the library itself? Trying to make use of the library but want to do so in the best way, you know? We borrow a TON of books.

Another day, another negative news day for @xbox.com and @gamepass.xbox.com

Wouldn't you know it, Game Pass is getting worse again. www.rogue.site/news/xbox-cl...

This clip is genuinely jaw dropping

So: my car was broken into and I had my microphones and headphones stolen. As a voice actor, this is particularly difficult and stressful. If any of you happen to know someone who works at Elgato, Rode, or Bose who can help me replace my stolen stuff, I’d really appreciate it.

Follow @wario64.bsky.social and repost for a chance to win one of two $25 Gamesplanet credit (US Store) courtesy of @gamesplanet.bsky.social. Giveaway ends on August 7 at 6 PM PT Summer Sale is live until August 10th buff.ly/PPrdUgT #ad

NEW: I spoke to multiple people impacted by the job cuts at Xbox to understand how the latest round of mass layoffs played out and what it means for the embattled video game division moving forward. This is their story.

Follow @wario64.bsky.social and repost for a chance to win 1 of 5 pairs of codes for Citizen Sleeper + Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector for Nintendo Switch 2 (NA eShop) courtesy of @fellowtraveller.games. Giveaway ends July 20, 6 PM PT Currently on sale for 70%/50% off on eShop buff.ly/KwstvGP

'The entire thing is going to fall apart:' Inside the latest round of mass layoffs at Xbox

One way you can show Microsoft your concern is here through the XBOX Player Voice feedback platform: feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/ide...

Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/p...

To celebrate Shipbreaker’s 4th anniversary, we're giving away bundles of exclusive merch including custom Bunny D plushies (bones not included)! Follow us, reshare this post, and reply with your favorite Shipbreaker moment to enter. More details below 👇

huge peak news

We need to stop accepting views expressed on Twitter as real opinions. The sooner everyone assumes that the median post on that website is done in bad faith and principally designed to chase clout, the sooner we stop letting these fake controversies take up all the oxygen in the room.

NEW: IWGB union workers have taken legal action against MindsEye creator Build A Rocket Boy over alleged privacy violations. Separate legal claims have also been filed against the studio accusing it of mishandling a redundancy process that took place last summer.

To anyone that sees this: hope you have a productive day. 😀

This sequence in Death Stranding 2 is one of the more memorable action sequences in recent memory. Fantastic stuff. youtu.be/LXctji7Y3I4?...

BERNSTEIN: Gas prices yesterday “surpassed 2004’s peak to become the highest non-pandemic related gas price in AAA’s history.” ⛽️

Low clouds embrace Lummi Island on the Salish Sea. May you find beauty in your day. 💫

Happy 30th anniversary, Resident Evil! To celebrate, we're giving away a copy of the EXCELLENT Resident Evil Requiem (Steam, North American copy). To enter, follow us here on BlueSky and repost this post. Winner will be drawn on April 1 (no joke), the 30th anniversary of the US release.

2 headlines from this week

The art of co-development according to PEAK co-creator Nick Kaman. ENHANCE

BREAKING: We've freed Cookie. Following an investigation by VGHF, Ukie and Web Capio have suspended DMCA takedowns for Cookie's Bustle on behalf of Graceware, SL. More info:

Recent Sony game studio acquisitions - 2021: Nixxes - 2021: Firesprite (layoffs in 2024) - 2021: Bluepoint (closed in 2026) - 2022: Valkyrie Entertainment - 2022: Haven Studios - 2022: Bungie (layoffs in 2024; new game soon) - 2022: Neon Koi (closed in 2024) - 2023: Firewalk (closed in 2024)

BREAKING: PlayStation is shutting down Bluepoint Games, the studio responsible for modern remakes of classic games such as Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, Bloomberg News has learned. A shocking end for a well-respected studio.

What an absolutely AWFUL decision

Follow @wario64.bsky.social and repost for a chance to win 1 of 5 Steam codes for Code Vein II courtesy of @gamesplanet.bsky.social. Giveaway closes on Jan 29th, 2:30 PM PT Game is $58.30 at Gamesplanet w/ code BLOODWARIO buff.ly/laoWLaf

When can we get a @riotgames.com @valorant.riotgames.com show? The cinematics are fantastic. You already showed it would work by doing Arkane. 😊

This news comes two days after a union was formed at the studio. "Coincidence? I think not." -The Incredibles www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-shut...

Avoid @corsair.com ? Got it. www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterra...

NEW: For the last seven weeks, Naughty Dog has enacted mandatory overtime for staff to finish an internal demo of their next game, Intergalactic. The game won't be out until 2027, leaving some staff wondering: If they're crunching now, what will next year be like? www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Day 4 is here and we are giving 1 winner a PEAK PRIZE PACK! ⛰️ PRIZE: 👉BingBong & Scout Plushie 👉Artcis Nova Pro headset
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Steam Frame, Steam Controller, Steam Machine announcement is expected soon, here's a first look!

I’m taking part in my 16th official year of @extralife4kids.bsky.social if you’d like to support me anything helps :) www.extra-life.org/participants...

Here is @xbox.com saying @gamepass.xbox.com is profitable while at the same time RAISING THE PRICE of Ultimate by $10 a month. What a look @xbox.com .... WE WANT ALL THE MONEY www.gamesradar.com/platforms/xb...

Absolutely bonkers design choice @teamcherry.bsky.social makes creating a required gauntlet that is hard for the sake of being hard. It just ensures whatever fun I was having in the last hour is now completely wiped out with annoyance and frustration. An amazing game, just out of reach for many.

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