Jordan Mychal Lockhart (Lemos)
@extrajordanary.bsky.social
Senior Writer at Gearbox on Borderlands 4. Previously: Knights of the Old Republic Remake (Aspyr), Ghost of Tsushima, and Assassin's Creed: Odyssey. Biggest red panda fan there is. Views = my own.
"Wow, you just get to play games all day?"
"So, like the code?"
"Why'd you choose an industry that seems so keen to push people out with layoffs, poor pay, lack of training and career progression, and requiring an increasing amount of work with less time all while needing to sell the most copies?"
"So, like the code?"
"Why'd you choose an industry that seems so keen to push people out with layoffs, poor pay, lack of training and career progression, and requiring an increasing amount of work with less time all while needing to sell the most copies?"
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"Wow, you just get to play games all day?"
"So, like the code?"
"Why'd you choose an industry that seems so keen to push people out with layoffs, poor pay, lack of training and career progression, and requiring an increasing amount of work with less time all while needing to sell the most copies?"
"So, like the code?"
"Why'd you choose an industry that seems so keen to push people out with layoffs, poor pay, lack of training and career progression, and requiring an increasing amount of work with less time all while needing to sell the most copies?"
The best part about going to Japan is that I don't have to miss my bidet back home.
December 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The best part about going to Japan is that I don't have to miss my bidet back home.
Pretty damn good game.
December 1, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Pretty damn good game.
It should be illegal for it to be 32 degrees out with no snow.
November 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
It should be illegal for it to be 32 degrees out with no snow.
Stoked to finally play this on the plane to Japan next week.
November 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Stoked to finally play this on the plane to Japan next week.
Finally saw Predator: Badlands and came out of it feeling waaaay different from the 86 and 95 I just learned it has on Rotten Tomatoes.
There was some good stuff, but the script was overall really just...safe. And fine. Would have loved to see any sort of twist on one of the many tropes they used.
There was some good stuff, but the script was overall really just...safe. And fine. Would have loved to see any sort of twist on one of the many tropes they used.
November 29, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Finally saw Predator: Badlands and came out of it feeling waaaay different from the 86 and 95 I just learned it has on Rotten Tomatoes.
There was some good stuff, but the script was overall really just...safe. And fine. Would have loved to see any sort of twist on one of the many tropes they used.
There was some good stuff, but the script was overall really just...safe. And fine. Would have loved to see any sort of twist on one of the many tropes they used.
Whoops played for 4 hours without realizing.
Alright, time to finally play Mario Galaxy for the first time.
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Whoops played for 4 hours without realizing.
Alright, time to finally play Mario Galaxy for the first time.
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Alright, time to finally play Mario Galaxy for the first time.
AC Shadows went with an Attack on Titan crossover when they had Naruto or Samurai Champloo or Afro Samurai or Rurouni Kenshin or Dororo or Ninja Scroll or Gintama or...
Interesting choice for sure.
Interesting choice for sure.
November 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
AC Shadows went with an Attack on Titan crossover when they had Naruto or Samurai Champloo or Afro Samurai or Rurouni Kenshin or Dororo or Ninja Scroll or Gintama or...
Interesting choice for sure.
Interesting choice for sure.
I thought September and October flew by, but where the fuuuuuuck did November go?
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I thought September and October flew by, but where the fuuuuuuck did November go?
12 days until I can feel joy again
(back in Japan)
28 days until I'm depressed again
(back from Japan)
(back in Japan)
28 days until I'm depressed again
(back from Japan)
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
12 days until I can feel joy again
(back in Japan)
28 days until I'm depressed again
(back from Japan)
(back in Japan)
28 days until I'm depressed again
(back from Japan)
If I had the money/skills, I'd be making a VR farming/sim game. I know VR isn't massive, but let me make a Story of Seasons like game. Decorate your house, farm crops, take care of livestock, go into town and shops, chat with people, give them gifts/build relationships, etc.
I'd play this so hard.
I'd play this so hard.
November 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
If I had the money/skills, I'd be making a VR farming/sim game. I know VR isn't massive, but let me make a Story of Seasons like game. Decorate your house, farm crops, take care of livestock, go into town and shops, chat with people, give them gifts/build relationships, etc.
I'd play this so hard.
I'd play this so hard.
There's nothing better than hitting a narrative wall and asking for someone else's brainpower for a bit, and then knocking the whole wall down together.
November 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
There's nothing better than hitting a narrative wall and asking for someone else's brainpower for a bit, and then knocking the whole wall down together.
Thought I'd give the demo for Octopath Traveler 0 a go, but I can't use the name I always do, "Jojo"? lmao
November 23, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Thought I'd give the demo for Octopath Traveler 0 a go, but I can't use the name I always do, "Jojo"? lmao
It's card/binder sorting day
November 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
It's card/binder sorting day
Me falling asleep: I'm gonna go for a super long walk tomorrow to the store. Maybe get a coffee along the way and just enjoy the cold.
Me on waking up: Taking 100 steps all day will be a win
Me on waking up: Taking 100 steps all day will be a win
November 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Me falling asleep: I'm gonna go for a super long walk tomorrow to the store. Maybe get a coffee along the way and just enjoy the cold.
Me on waking up: Taking 100 steps all day will be a win
Me on waking up: Taking 100 steps all day will be a win
This part of the year is always weird for games cuz usually there's like 3-5 games every month I'm super stoked for/looking forward to, but now I'm not sure when (or what) the next game that gives me that feeling. Maybe Nioh 3 in February? Though that's more of a "we'll see" than an instant buy.
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This part of the year is always weird for games cuz usually there's like 3-5 games every month I'm super stoked for/looking forward to, but now I'm not sure when (or what) the next game that gives me that feeling. Maybe Nioh 3 in February? Though that's more of a "we'll see" than an instant buy.
Can confirm, I'm "these motherfuckers"
hard to maintain friendships with game developers because all these motherfuckers have ADHD and forget you exist when you're out of sight (it's me i'm these guys)
November 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Can confirm, I'm "these motherfuckers"
Nooooo I thought Moonlighter 2 was dropping on Switch 2 tomorrow, but it doesn't have a release date on Switch yet
November 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Nooooo I thought Moonlighter 2 was dropping on Switch 2 tomorrow, but it doesn't have a release date on Switch yet
Why is Kingdom Hearts on Switch only a cloud version 😭 I have 20+ hours on a plane soon and it'd be perfect to finally play KH2.
Tempted to get FFIX instead but holding out hope the rumored remake happens in the next, like, 5 years lol
Maybe octopath traveler II? Trails in the sky 1st chapter?
Tempted to get FFIX instead but holding out hope the rumored remake happens in the next, like, 5 years lol
Maybe octopath traveler II? Trails in the sky 1st chapter?
November 18, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Why is Kingdom Hearts on Switch only a cloud version 😭 I have 20+ hours on a plane soon and it'd be perfect to finally play KH2.
Tempted to get FFIX instead but holding out hope the rumored remake happens in the next, like, 5 years lol
Maybe octopath traveler II? Trails in the sky 1st chapter?
Tempted to get FFIX instead but holding out hope the rumored remake happens in the next, like, 5 years lol
Maybe octopath traveler II? Trails in the sky 1st chapter?
My wife laughed at lines I wrote in BL4 so I'm the true game awards winner here.
November 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
My wife laughed at lines I wrote in BL4 so I'm the true game awards winner here.
With all the apple types out there, if you willingly choose to eat a Red "Delicious" apple then I absolutely can't trust you.
November 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
With all the apple types out there, if you willingly choose to eat a Red "Delicious" apple then I absolutely can't trust you.
Andy Serkis 10000% deserved to be nominated for Best Performance and I'm not just saying that cuz Lord of the Rings is my favorite book/movie series of all time.
November 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Andy Serkis 10000% deserved to be nominated for Best Performance and I'm not just saying that cuz Lord of the Rings is my favorite book/movie series of all time.
Called all 6. Not surprised Blue Prince didn't make the cut, but think it deserved a slot over a couple of these (though all 6 here deserve it as well).
Expedition 33 takes it easy.
Expedition 33 takes it easy.
The Game Awards GOTY nominees leaked:
-Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
-Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
-Donkey Kong Bananza
-Hades II
-Hollow Knight: Silksong
-Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
-Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
-Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
-Donkey Kong Bananza
-Hades II
-Hollow Knight: Silksong
-Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Called all 6. Not surprised Blue Prince didn't make the cut, but think it deserved a slot over a couple of these (though all 6 here deserve it as well).
Expedition 33 takes it easy.
Expedition 33 takes it easy.
Every day should be a rainy Friday.
November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Every day should be a rainy Friday.