Eduard Gafton
@gotobeded.bsky.social
freelance journalist and assistant (marketing) manager with a particular interest in video games and pop culture | words @CGMagazine | he / him | UK-based | 🇷🇴 🇬🇧 | contact info & more: https://linktr.ee/gotobeded
europa universalis V is not the greatest entry in this grand strategy franchise yet, but, given some more content and fine-tuning, it might just achieve that status one day
my review for @cgmagazine.bsky.social:
my review for @cgmagazine.bsky.social:
Europa Universalis V (PC) Review - CGMagazine
Europa Universalis V ushers in what will likely be a new golden age for this grand strategy franchise, even if it currently needs some fine-tuning.
www.cgmagonline.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM
europa universalis V is not the greatest entry in this grand strategy franchise yet, but, given some more content and fine-tuning, it might just achieve that status one day
my review for @cgmagazine.bsky.social:
my review for @cgmagazine.bsky.social:
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was one of my highlights of #gamescom2025 and I'm even more excited for release after speaking with TTGames assistant design director Jimmy Sedota about returning to the franchise about 8 years, the touchpoints behind the story and more:
“It's kind of a mashup, like a remix of all these different Batman media”
https://www.cgmagonline.com/interviews/lego-batman-caped-crusader-history/
#LegoBatman #gamescom #Interview
https://www.cgmagonline.com/interviews/lego-batman-caped-crusader-history/
#LegoBatman #gamescom #Interview
September 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was one of my highlights of #gamescom2025 and I'm even more excited for release after speaking with TTGames assistant design director Jimmy Sedota about returning to the franchise about 8 years, the touchpoints behind the story and more:
more from #gamescom - it was a joy speaking, for @cgmagazine.bsky.social, about all things Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines II with narrative director Ian Thomas and legendary White Wolf brand marketing manager Jason Carl:
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines II Puts Player Choice First
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines II staff touch on how exactly the game serves as a direct sequel, the voice inside the protagonist’s head and more.
www.cgmagonline.com
September 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
more from #gamescom - it was a joy speaking, for @cgmagazine.bsky.social, about all things Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines II with narrative director Ian Thomas and legendary White Wolf brand marketing manager Jason Carl:
if you liked what you saw of 007:First Light during the State of Play yesterday and are itching for more details, you may be interested in my brief impressions and a short interview i conducted with IO Interactive franchise art director Rasmus Poulsen:
www.cgmagonline.com/interviews/0...
www.cgmagonline.com/interviews/0...
September 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
if you liked what you saw of 007:First Light during the State of Play yesterday and are itching for more details, you may be interested in my brief impressions and a short interview i conducted with IO Interactive franchise art director Rasmus Poulsen:
www.cgmagonline.com/interviews/0...
www.cgmagonline.com/interviews/0...
got the chance, at gamescom 2025, to ask #TheOuterWorlds2 's director, Brandon Adler, and creative director, Leonard Boyarsky, about the lessons learned from the original title, how they fine-tuned the writing, the builds that they like to play and more.
full interview on @cgmagazine.bsky.social:
full interview on @cgmagazine.bsky.social:
How The Outer Worlds 2 Was Made For The RPG Lover
The Outer Worlds 2 devs speak about lessons learned from the original, fine-tuning the writing, creative builds and more.
www.cgmagonline.com
August 28, 2025 at 7:36 AM
got the chance, at gamescom 2025, to ask #TheOuterWorlds2 's director, Brandon Adler, and creative director, Leonard Boyarsky, about the lessons learned from the original title, how they fine-tuned the writing, the builds that they like to play and more.
full interview on @cgmagazine.bsky.social:
full interview on @cgmagazine.bsky.social:
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As expected, the #bestofgamescom2025 featured a wave of exciting reveals and the opportunity to go hands-on with some highly anticipated titles.
https://www.cgmagonline.com/articles/features/the-best-of-gamescom-2025/
#gamescom #Gamescom2025
https://www.cgmagonline.com/articles/features/the-best-of-gamescom-2025/
#gamescom #Gamescom2025
August 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
As expected, the #bestofgamescom2025 featured a wave of exciting reveals and the opportunity to go hands-on with some highly anticipated titles.
https://www.cgmagonline.com/articles/features/the-best-of-gamescom-2025/
#gamescom #Gamescom2025
https://www.cgmagonline.com/articles/features/the-best-of-gamescom-2025/
#gamescom #Gamescom2025
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If trains are the greener option, why are we basically being punished for choosing them?
The difference in trains vs planes ticket prices isn’t a coincidence, it’s the result of a transport system that rewards pollution.
www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
The difference in trains vs planes ticket prices isn’t a coincidence, it’s the result of a transport system that rewards pollution.
www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
3 Reasons why flights are far cheaper than trains and why that has to change - Greenpeace International
Ever tried planning a trip across Europe and wondered: why are flights so cheap while trains cost a fortune? How does that make any sense?
www.greenpeace.org
August 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
If trains are the greener option, why are we basically being punished for choosing them?
The difference in trains vs planes ticket prices isn’t a coincidence, it’s the result of a transport system that rewards pollution.
www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
The difference in trains vs planes ticket prices isn’t a coincidence, it’s the result of a transport system that rewards pollution.
www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
my fourth #gamescom in a row was one for the books - my thanks to everyone who took the time to have a chat about / show me the game they're making
impressions on #Silksong, LEGO Batman, #Keeper, and more, including some [EMBARGO] stuff, to follow soon on @cgmagazine.bsky.social
danke schön 🇩🇪!
impressions on #Silksong, LEGO Batman, #Keeper, and more, including some [EMBARGO] stuff, to follow soon on @cgmagazine.bsky.social
danke schön 🇩🇪!
August 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
my fourth #gamescom in a row was one for the books - my thanks to everyone who took the time to have a chat about / show me the game they're making
impressions on #Silksong, LEGO Batman, #Keeper, and more, including some [EMBARGO] stuff, to follow soon on @cgmagazine.bsky.social
danke schön 🇩🇪!
impressions on #Silksong, LEGO Batman, #Keeper, and more, including some [EMBARGO] stuff, to follow soon on @cgmagazine.bsky.social
danke schön 🇩🇪!
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opening your new game announcement with this is so fucking funny and real
August 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
opening your new game announcement with this is so fucking funny and real
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Indie Arena is what Gamescom is all about
August 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Indie Arena is what Gamescom is all about
name your Game Of The Year ⭐ for the last 5 years:
2020: Microsoft Flight Simulator
2021: FF XIV: Endwalker
2022: Elden Ring
2023: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
2024: Metaphor ReFantazio
so far, for 2025, my front-runner is Citizen Sleeper 2 but I'm yet to play DS2 and CO:E33 👀
2020: Microsoft Flight Simulator
2021: FF XIV: Endwalker
2022: Elden Ring
2023: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
2024: Metaphor ReFantazio
so far, for 2025, my front-runner is Citizen Sleeper 2 but I'm yet to play DS2 and CO:E33 👀
Name YOUR GOTY for the last 5 years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
2020: Ghost of Tsushima
2021: Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker
2022: Horizon Forbidden West
2023: Baldur's Gate 3
2024: Dragon Age: The Veilguard
2020: Ghost of Tsushima
2021: Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker
2022: Horizon Forbidden West
2023: Baldur's Gate 3
2024: Dragon Age: The Veilguard
July 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
name your Game Of The Year ⭐ for the last 5 years:
2020: Microsoft Flight Simulator
2021: FF XIV: Endwalker
2022: Elden Ring
2023: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
2024: Metaphor ReFantazio
so far, for 2025, my front-runner is Citizen Sleeper 2 but I'm yet to play DS2 and CO:E33 👀
2020: Microsoft Flight Simulator
2021: FF XIV: Endwalker
2022: Elden Ring
2023: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
2024: Metaphor ReFantazio
so far, for 2025, my front-runner is Citizen Sleeper 2 but I'm yet to play DS2 and CO:E33 👀
really happy with how this interview turned out!
my thanks to @ludvigforssell.bsky.social for talking Metal Gear, P.T and, of course, #DeathStranding with me:
my thanks to @ludvigforssell.bsky.social for talking Metal Gear, P.T and, of course, #DeathStranding with me:
"I got to write the main character and villain themes, whereas WOODKID handled a lot of the female character themes — I'm really proud of the work that we did."
https://www.cgmagonline.com/interviews/death-stranding-2-ludvig-forssell/
#Music #DeathStranding #DeathStrandingag/DeathStranding2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#DeathStranding2
https://www.cgmagonline.com/interviews/death-stranding-2-ludvig-forssell/
#Music #DeathStranding #DeathStrandingag/DeathStranding2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#DeathStranding2
June 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
really happy with how this interview turned out!
my thanks to @ludvigforssell.bsky.social for talking Metal Gear, P.T and, of course, #DeathStranding with me:
my thanks to @ludvigforssell.bsky.social for talking Metal Gear, P.T and, of course, #DeathStranding with me:
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i love playing on the new GameCube controller - but it really is a missed opportunity that, at least for now, it only seems to work with the Switch 2
my full review for CGMagazine here:
my full review for CGMagazine here:
"After actually using the GameCube controller—it's definitely become my go-to pad for Smash and/or the three games included in the “GameCube Classics” catalogue: F-Zero GX, Soulcalibur II and Wind...
June 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
i love playing on the new GameCube controller - but it really is a missed opportunity that, at least for now, it only seems to work with the Switch 2
my full review for CGMagazine here:
my full review for CGMagazine here:
Mario Kart World is not the best game in the series, but it does align the franchise in the best possible direction: forward.
my 8.5 review for CGMagazine:
my 8.5 review for CGMagazine:
Mario Kart World (Nintendo Switch 2) Review - CGMagazine
Mario Kart World breaks away from series tradition to great success, even if it is slowed down by an interconnected yet barren world.
www.cgmagonline.com
June 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Mario Kart World is not the best game in the series, but it does align the franchise in the best possible direction: forward.
my 8.5 review for CGMagazine:
my 8.5 review for CGMagazine:
thanks for the love mario kart world
June 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
thanks for the love mario kart world
persona 4 (golden or otherwise) is my favourite game of all time - i'm so ready for this!
Xbox Games Showcase 2025: Persona 4 Remake, Revival, Announced
#xbox #xboxef="/hashtag/xboxshowcase" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#xboxshowcase #xboxef="/hashtag/xboxgamesshowcase" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#xboxgamesshowcase #sgf #summergamefest #sgfref="/hashtag/sgf2025" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#sgf2025
#xbox #xboxef="/hashtag/xboxshowcase" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#xboxshowcase #xboxef="/hashtag/xboxgamesshowcase" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#xboxgamesshowcase #sgf #summergamefest #sgfref="/hashtag/sgf2025" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#sgf2025
Xbox Games Showcase 2025: Persona 4 Remake Announced
Persona 4 Revival, a full-fledged 3D remake of the PS2 classic, was finally announced during Xbox Games Showcase 2025.
www.cgmagonline.com
June 8, 2025 at 7:51 PM
persona 4 (golden or otherwise) is my favourite game of all time - i'm so ready for this!
as someone who's played a lot of matches as both Zenyatta (Overwatch) and Lee Sin (League of Legends), it was surreal getting to speak with their voice actor - the wonderful
@feochin.bsky.social ⭐
read more about his thoughts on a career spanning 24 years and running in the interview below:
@feochin.bsky.social ⭐
read more about his thoughts on a career spanning 24 years and running in the interview below:
“Getting to meet these great folks, the fanbase, who really are what makes Overwatch special...it's been life-changing, really.”
https://www.cgmagonline.com/interviews/overwatchs-zenyatta-feodor-chin/
#Overwatch #FeodorChin
https://www.cgmagonline.com/interviews/overwatchs-zenyatta-feodor-chin/
#Overwatch #FeodorChin
May 7, 2025 at 10:48 PM
as someone who's played a lot of matches as both Zenyatta (Overwatch) and Lee Sin (League of Legends), it was surreal getting to speak with their voice actor - the wonderful
@feochin.bsky.social ⭐
read more about his thoughts on a career spanning 24 years and running in the interview below:
@feochin.bsky.social ⭐
read more about his thoughts on a career spanning 24 years and running in the interview below:
i'll be covering #gamescom for @cgmagazine.bsky.social again this year, so feel free to reach out with any opportunities - see you in Köln!
April 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
i'll be covering #gamescom for @cgmagazine.bsky.social again this year, so feel free to reach out with any opportunities - see you in Köln!
loved what I've played of @playrematch.com - the goal is open for Sloclap to score big come release in June ⚽
full preview here:
full preview here:
"Ahead of REMATCH's release in June, the best thing I can say about the game now is that I wish I were still playing it..."
https://www.cgmagonline.com/articles/previews/rematch-beta-test-preview/
#REMATCH #Football #Soccer
https://www.cgmagonline.com/articles/previews/rematch-beta-test-preview/
#REMATCH #Football #Soccer
April 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
loved what I've played of @playrematch.com - the goal is open for Sloclap to score big come release in June ⚽
full preview here:
full preview here:
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This is where your Harry Potter money goes
jk rowling funded a case going before the supreme court that argues it should be legal to discriminate against and persecute trans ppl.
yet still we have to listen to ‘centrists’ claiming she isn’t bigoted she just has ‘a difference of opinion’.
no trans ppl have a voice in these proceedings.
yet still we have to listen to ‘centrists’ claiming she isn’t bigoted she just has ‘a difference of opinion’.
no trans ppl have a voice in these proceedings.
April 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
This is where your Harry Potter money goes
well, that's my switch 2 pre-order secured 🔐
April 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
well, that's my switch 2 pre-order secured 🔐
very happy with how @studiotolima.bsky.social's #Koira turned out!
it's a short title with a lot of heart put into it - well worth picking up for anyone who wants to be invested in a touching story ⭐️
full review:
it's a short title with a lot of heart put into it - well worth picking up for anyone who wants to be invested in a touching story ⭐️
full review:
"Koira is a great release and one not to be missed by those who favour emotionally charged narratives above all."
https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/koira-pc-review/
#Koira
https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/koira-pc-review/
#Koira
April 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
very happy with how @studiotolima.bsky.social's #Koira turned out!
it's a short title with a lot of heart put into it - well worth picking up for anyone who wants to be invested in a touching story ⭐️
full review:
it's a short title with a lot of heart put into it - well worth picking up for anyone who wants to be invested in a touching story ⭐️
full review: