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i’m just ken @shepardcdr.bsky.social · 9h

I really loved Legends: Z-A for not only its great real-time battle system, but because it finally admits that the Pokémon universe might be fundamentally broken and it doesn't know how to fix it. But the people of Lumiose City will keep trying to find out, and that's what matters.

Pokémon Legends Z-A Review: An Enjoyable Identity Crisis

Game Freak’s return to Kalos is as much about the state of the franchise as it is about Lumiose City

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John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 3h

That’s a great point! Some enforcement of MSRP would be awesome. Not sure how that happens

John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 3h

On paper, user reviews are a nice idea, but review bombs sink the concept immediately for me. Unless you can actually moderate reviews (you can’t), the data is a wash.

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John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 3h

User reviews on a website that does its own reviews is bad. What’s the point

The Verge @theverge.com · 3h

Pitchfork is beta testing user reviews and comments as it approaches 30

Pitchfork is going full midlife crisis mode by experimenting with user reviews and comments as it turns 30 years old.

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Kevin Podas @kevinpodas.bsky.social · 4h

If you think you might be a good fit, we encourage you to apply! We'll be reviewing each and every headline and pitch we receive.

Best advice I can offer is to check the search function on our website to see if it's a joke we've made or not already. Freshness goes a long way!
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Palette Swap @paletteswap.site · 4h

think you can make fun of gamers better than us? prove it.

submissions to Palette Swap are now OPEN until Wednesday, November 5: forms.gle/T2u8a7emN9...

Think you have what it takes to write for Palette Swap? We are opening our pitch group to new members, specifically for Different Colors which is the satire arm of the website. Submit your best 5 headline pitches that match the voice and style of Palette Swap via the form on our About page or linked below. If we like your submissions, you'll hear from one of our editors regarding next steps.

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John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 3h

Pretty much what I see too. Big box retailers do matter, but I don't really count a Target being out of packs to be a shortage of product when the LGS a mile away has boxes of boosters. Magic also never has as much space as Pokemon or Lorcana is at those places.

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John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 7h

I was talking to someone at work and they were concerned about how recent sets aren’t available (something I personally haven’t noticed)

John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 7h

Question for Magic players:

Is there a perception that Standard legal product since and including Foundations is had to find? Excluding Final Fantasy, of course, because that’s always hard to find.

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John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 23h

Of course, companies should let something like this exist in the first place

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John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 23h

More game coverage should be like the golden era of 1UP.

Ryan O’Donnell @ryanodonnell.bsky.social · 1d

According to Wikipedia, today is the 20th anniversary of The 1UP Show. I choose to believe this is true.

I miss this work. More, I miss my old coworkers. Still the best and most fun job I ever had.

I’ll let Jane and Eric’s killer tune race through my mind today.

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John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 23h

Big same. I was obsessed with that era of 1UP. Still chasing the high of it. Definitely would not have been in the industry without everything that crew put out.

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Ryan O’Donnell @ryanodonnell.bsky.social · 1d

According to Wikipedia, today is the 20th anniversary of The 1UP Show. I choose to believe this is true.

I miss this work. More, I miss my old coworkers. Still the best and most fun job I ever had.

I’ll let Jane and Eric’s killer tune race through my mind today.

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CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 23h

The NBA on NBC is back, check out the new intro with Roundball Rock

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John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 23h

Maybe I just don't gear my decks for pure gas, and a game changer isn't going to make my chances of winning significantly better, so taking things off that list doesn't really do much for me

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John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 23h

The changes that aren't happening, but have been discussed, are the real tectonic shifts in the format:

Hybrid card rules changes
Sideboards
Bannings/unbannings

Everything today was tweaking guidelines that exist, but didn't change what you CAN play, just tiny shifts in the vibes of your deck idk

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John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 23h

Here’s my two cents on the commander changes announced today.

I don’t think things changed all that much unless you are adhering strictly to the deck building suggestions of each bracket.

You could always play tutors, Urza, etc. and build your decks at a lower power level to accommodate.

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John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 1d

But his videos are good

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Wesley LeBlanc @wesleyleblanc.bsky.social · 1d

I am so thrilled to reveal that my latest cover story for Game Informer is about Dragon Quest VII Reimagined!

Alongside my 12-page cover story, I also wrote an 8-page DQ retrospective, since this is somehow our FIRST EVER DQ cover🤯

Can’t wait for you all to get this issue – I’m so so proud of it🥹

Game Informer @gameinformer.com · 1d

COVER REVEAL: For the first time in Game Informer history, a Dragon Quest game is gracing our cover! We went to Tokyo to play Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, interview the team behind it, and dive deep into the history of this prolific RPG franchise. Subscribe today!
gameinformer.com/cover-reveal...

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eric van allen @seamoosi.bsky.social · 1d

this is SUCH an excellent cover, can't wait for this to be in y'alls hands.

Game Informer @gameinformer.com · 1d

COVER REVEAL: For the first time in Game Informer history, a Dragon Quest game is gracing our cover! We went to Tokyo to play Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, interview the team behind it, and dive deep into the history of this prolific RPG franchise. Subscribe today!
gameinformer.com/cover-reveal...

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Game Informer @gameinformer.com · 1d

COVER REVEAL: For the first time in Game Informer history, a Dragon Quest game is gracing our cover! We went to Tokyo to play Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, interview the team behind it, and dive deep into the history of this prolific RPG franchise. Subscribe today!
gameinformer.com/cover-reveal...

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John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 1d

youtu.be/r-uSWAJd9GE?...

Roundball Rock - SNL

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live

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BT @mode7.bsky.social · 1d

It sounds even more like a JRPG battle theme like this.

Oh No He Didn't @ohnohedidnt24.bsky.social · 1d

IT'S BACK!!!

John Tesh performs "Roundball Rock" live on TV 🥹

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John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 1d

Bumping this for the new week! My wife is an experienced technical writer and would be a great addition to your team. Yes, YOU!

John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 5d

If anyone knows of any technical writing/documentation jobs in games (or out! Medical, software, training docs, etc.) let me know! Not for me, but any leads are very much appreciated.

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John Carson @johncarson.bsky.social · 1d

fry from futurama is shown with a very serious look on his face

ALT: fry from futurama is shown with a very serious look on his face

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Wesley LeBlanc @wesleyleblanc.bsky.social · 1d

I wrote this one 👁️👃👁️

Game Informer @gameinformer.com · 1d

Join us today at 11 a.m. CT as we reveal the next game gracing the cover of Game Informer magazine! We're incredibly excited as it's a game in a series that's never been featured on our cover before 👀

What do you think it could be? Tune in at 11 a.m. CT here: www.twitch.tv/gameinformer

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