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Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · 23d

Good luck on your next step, dood!

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Cara Cadaver <3 @dirtlord77.bsky.social · Aug 5

VILE: Exhumed may be banned for sale, but I refuse to let that stop people from playing the game.

It’s now available, for free, at WWW.VILEISBANNED.COM

Please share the site, share the game, and fuck anyone who tries to control storytelling and expression.

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Cara Cadaver <3 @dirtlord77.bsky.social · Jul 28

A disappointing update about VILE: Exhumed...

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Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · Jul 23

either you wishlist VILE: Exhumed on Steam or you're the type of person who plays blue decks in Magic. sorry man I don't make the rules.

Cara Cadaver <3 @dirtlord77.bsky.social · Jul 23

in the meantime - despite release delay and and the trailer being reported/taken down - you guys should check out some of the wonderful things written about VILE: Exhumed here - written by @mattvat.bsky.social

www.vice.com/en/article/v...

‘VILE Exhumed’ Confronts You With the Unsettling Realities of Digital Obsession and Misogynistic Entitlement

'VILE Exhumed' is the Steam debut of Final Girl Games' indie horror narrative, tackling the unsettling realities of obsession and violence.

www.vice.com

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Ana Valens | 🔞 | COMMS: (3/5) @acvalens.net · Jul 21

I think it’s also important for me to note that, from what I know, Dwayne wanted the vertical to be renamed “VICE Games” so we would not be operating under the Waypoint name

My understanding is that Savage Ventures demanded we continue writing under the name “Waypoint”

Tony Garsow @tonygarsow.bsky.social · Jul 21

They deserve better. All of them. Whatever you feel about "Zombie Waypoint", it'd be a powerful show of solidarity to help these folks out.

Aftermath @aftermath.site · Jul 21

Waypoint writers quit over removal of articles related to new Steam policy
aftermath.site/waypoint-quit-...

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Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · Jul 20

The biggest respect for my bro. Shaun is the best.

Shaun Cichacki @shauncichacki.bsky.social · Jul 20

It's terrifying thinking that I'll be leaving this position, especially taking care of a sick wife and a disabled brother. But you have to figure out a way to make things work, even if it's going to make your life a little more difficult for a while.

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Shaun Cichacki @shauncichacki.bsky.social · Jul 20

In an act of solidarity with @acvalens.net I am resigning from my role at VICE/Savage Ventures, with my final day being July 31.

I have a few review obligations that I wouldn't feel right leaving behind. But I cannot stand by and watch her be censored for doing her job and doing it properly.

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Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · Jul 20

I will also be leaving Waypoint. I have a couple obligations to PR folks I want to fulfill. After that, I'm done.

I can't sit back and watch Savage Ventures silence Ana and stifle actual journalism out of fear of being "too controversial".

Ana Valens | 🔞 | COMMS: (3/5) @acvalens.net · Jul 20

VICE's owner Savage Ventures has requested the removal of my Collective Shout articles. This is due to concerns about the controversial subject matter—not journalistic complaints

Effective immediately, I will no longer contribute to Waypoint. I suggest letting VICE's owner know if this upsets you

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Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · Jul 12

I know I'm late, but I just learned about the "Glitterbeard" quest in Sea of Thieves and I am in complete ruin

Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · Jun 30

Oh shit I missed this somehow! Congrats dude, so well deserved!!

Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · Jun 8

opened up my collector's boosters and, well, Tifa.

Three Tifa, Martial Artist Magic the Gathering cards

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Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · Jun 4

"after waiting all this time for one" - there are literally hundreds of turn-based games just in the past 5 years, and that's not even what this article is about lmao

Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · May 20

So sick, amazing stuff @toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk !!

I am SO grabbing the Hob's Barrow box!

Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · May 20

Announcing EDITIONS: Physical games designed with the care they deserve. We’re doing it differently. We’re doing it better.

Our new preservation & design-focused imprint redefines what a physical game can be.

First 3 games available now:

EDITIONS by Lost In Cult

We’re proud to unveil EDITIONS - our bold new vision for physical media. Launching with a trio of acclaimed indie masterpieces for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, including Immortality, The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow, and Thank Goodness You’re Here!, we’re breathing new life into physical games for collectors and anyone with a real love for the art form.

www.lostincult.com

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Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · May 17

I was all brain at first, but I remembered how much fun I had as a kid scribbling notes for Silent Hill. If anything, it's a neat, tangible memento of my Blue Prince experience

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Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · May 16

I totally accept that I'm an inexperienced writer and have much to improve on, both in terms of my prose and how I tackle subjects. I genuinely want to do good in this space, and I often miss the mark - but I've never once demanded anyone's fucking praise or acceptance.

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Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · May 16

to be clear, I agree with this piece. but it's a bit presumptuous to lump all of the writers in with every decision Waypoint makes, like the GB article which was conceived, written, and shipped by one person while most of us were out for the weekend.

Skybox @skyboxcritics.com · May 16

It’s So Fucking Easy to Have Standards by @edgarallanbro.bsky.social

"And when they bury me in my beloved Virginia, I want the people throwing dirt on my casket to know that I had the wherewithal not to profit off of other peoples’ misfortune"

Read Will's thoughts on saying "no" right here:

It’s So Fucking Easy to Have Standards

The world is ending. Wouldn’t you rather go down swinging?

skyboxcritics.com

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https://kolektiva.social/@noescape_vg 🏴🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @noescapevg.com · May 4

I’m sure there are some folks will find this disingenuous or insulting given what happened to old waypoint but honestly I have respect for this nu waypoint writer for speaking up about how shitty the polygon situation is.

www.vice.com/en/article/l...

Losing Polygon is a Huge Blow to Games Journalism

The Polygon news has rocked us all, and it's a continuing look at the state of games journalism. Something needs to change.

www.vice.com

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Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · May 1

fuck yeah, this rules. support this team!

The Ghost of Will Borger @edgarallanbro.bsky.social · May 1

We had always planned to launch today, but it seems more necessary now than ever, so here goes: @brianbarnett.bsky.social, @hokutolucas.bsky.social, and I are launching an independent games website today called Skybox. You can read our welcome letter/mission statement here:

Welcome to Skybox

We can build something better.

skyboxcritics.com

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Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · Apr 30

Agree with much of what you said! Been thoroughly enjoying a return to both retail XI and HorizonXI for the past year 😄

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Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · Apr 29

this man never misses.

Lucas White @hokutolucas.bsky.social · Apr 29

a bit late to the party but i reviewed the new fatal fury, warts and all

www.restart.run/articles/fat...

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Review | Restart

A sequel nearly 30 years in the making has finally arrived, with a glaring catch.

www.restart.run

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Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · Apr 26

Found some heavy hitters at the record store today.

Matt V @mattvat.bsky.social · Apr 25

there are so many instances in this game where my immediate thought was "yeah Jesse's writing about this guy"

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A Tribe Called SideQuest @peagle05.bsky.social · Apr 18

The homie @mattvat.bsky.social with some serious digging a couple days ago about Dreadmoor

www.vice.com/en/article/t...

There’s Something Fishy About ‘Dreadmoor’ and Dream Dock Games

'Dreadmoor' is Warsaw-based Dream Dock's fishing horror debut, but the mystery surrounding it leads to scratched heads and raised brows.

www.vice.com

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Aggro Crab 💥🔪 @aggrocrabgames.bsky.social · Apr 1

The demands continue for new features.

But today we listened! Another NEW feature has been added to Another Crab's Treasure...

‼️Let Kril Say FUCK💥

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · Mar 26

🚨Signal boost!🚨

If you worked at Blizzard from 1997-2006, specifically on StarCraft, Diablo, or WoW, I want to talk to you about Mark Kern.

Same goes for Red5 employees.

Our convo can be fully anon if you prefer, and we can chat via Signal, phone call, vid chat, whatever!

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