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Liam Robertson

@liamrobertson.bsky.social

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Video game historian who uncovers lost video games and other curiosities. Makes videos for DYKG. Freelance writer. Autism/ADHD. I was @doctor_cupcakes on Twitter. Links to my stuff: https://linktr.ee/liamrobertson

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Liam Robertson @liamrobertson.bsky.social · 11d

[NEW VIDEO] Xbox’s Cancelled ‘Uncharted Rival’ From Gears of War Studio

I investigate how Microsoft attempted to make its own Uncharted exclusively for Xbox from the Gears of War team and question if Phil Spencer misled the public about the project...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mT_...

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ミルキージェームズ (Remastered) @milkman.bsky.social · 1h

I’ve been occasionally breaking down into a mess throughout the day, but I am finding solace in the 4+ hours of conversation I recorded with Itagaki-san last year for a book we were working on together. They were his development memoirs, and I will do everything in my power to bring this to life.

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 22h

What have they done to you, my old friend?

Alex Donaldson @apzonerunner.com · 23h

Videogamer's new logo a screaming exclamation mark on the 'support independent games media' argument. Legitimately thought this was someone taking the piss when it was first posted in a discord, but no, it's on the site. You have to laugh (or else you'll cry)

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Liam Robertson @liamrobertson.bsky.social · 18h

NEW podcast now up for all Patreon tiers! @skdant.bsky.social and I talk about Pokémon leaks, the next Playstation and Xbox consoles, Ghost of Yotei, how awesome Rock Band 4 is, Silksong, and more: www.patreon.com/posts/141287...

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Max Colbert @mc00.bsky.social · 4d

The Telegraph is an embarrassment to journalism as an industry.

Rick Burin @rickburin.bsky.social · 5d

Imagine being this lame

The Telegraph saying that an activist dancing dressed as a frog is a terrorist (in coward quotes), and for some reason they’ve added that the person is non-binary

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GamePulse News @gamepulsenews.bsky.social · 8d

A new video essay reveals that Liam McIntyre, known for his role in Marvel's Wolverine, was paid a substantial amount to star as the lead in a proposed Xbox game intended to rival Uncharted.

Wolverine PS5 Actor Was Allegedly Paid a 'Hefty Sum' to Star in Xbox's Answer to Uncharted

He'd eventually end up in Gears of War 4

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Liam Robertson @liamrobertson.bsky.social · 5d

[Patreon Exclusive Video] How Microsoft Killed My Xbox Fandom + Project Ranger - A Postmortem

www.patreon.com/posts/140920...

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Liam Robertson @liamrobertson.bsky.social · 5d

A 1hr 22min video where I discuss my ongoing research into cancelled Xbox projects, how I became disillusioned with the brand, and share more exclusive info and footage I wasn't able to in the last video, including a potential connection between Project Ranger and Perfect Dark...

Liam Robertson @liamrobertson.bsky.social · 5d

[Patreon Exclusive Video] How Microsoft Killed My Xbox Fandom + Project Ranger - A Postmortem

www.patreon.com/posts/140920...

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Liam Robertson @liamrobertson.bsky.social · 5d

About to upload a video for Patreon that is about 1hr 20 minutes long 😵‍💫

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Liam Robertson @liamrobertson.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks for sharing!

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👻 Southpaw 👻 @bettercallsouthpaw.bsky.social · 11d

This is Liam Robertson for @didyouknowgaming.com with
"Did Phil Spencer Lie About This Cancelled Xbox Game?"
URL: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mT_...

's a pretty in-depth, comprehensive look at a game that showed a lot of promise. But man, oh man, is the story of this studio WILD. 😂

Did Phil Spencer Lie About This Cancelled Xbox Game?

YouTube video by DidYouKnowGaming

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Jon A @jonabrams.com · 6d

Exactly what people warned would happen with online age verification

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Liam Robertson @liamrobertson.bsky.social · 7d

Ubisoft scrambling to ensure that they don’t accidentally publish something cool.

Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.social · 7d

SCOOP: Last year, Ubisoft cancelled an Assassin's Creed game set during Reconstruction. Was to feature a Black Assassin who, among other things, fought the rise of the Klan

Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke

www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubis...

Scoop: Ubisoft cancelled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year

Company leadership deemed the project too controversial for the moment, sources tell Game File

www.gamefile.news

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Lucas @pug.bsky.social · 7d

I am really glad something good happened to you. it will happen to me eventually too I hope

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Liam Robertson @liamrobertson.bsky.social · 7d

I have found a store not far from me that sells genuinely good konbini style onigiri. It’s so over for me

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Jordan Minor @jordanwminor.bsky.social · 7d

“woke has to come back”

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Princess Flutters @princessflutters.bsky.social · 8d

most normal english nightlife

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Liam Robertson @liamrobertson.bsky.social · 8d

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Cemetery Rozier 🎃🦇 @velodus.bsky.social · 8d

Their commitment to making sure I never see this movie is commendable

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 8d

Disney promoting AI slop posters at the ‘Tron Ares’ premiere

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Liam Robertson @liamrobertson.bsky.social · 8d

Bro what did I just walk into? Hahaha

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Liam Robertson @liamrobertson.bsky.social · 8d

Very glad I made sure I had Rock Band 4 before it was delisted. With the DLC, you can make basically the best soundtrack that's ever been in a music game. It's insane how much good stuff they added to that game.

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Liam Robertson @liamrobertson.bsky.social · 8d

Wow. Where did all this information come from? I guess we’ll never know!

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Push Square @pushsquare.com · 8d

Wolverine PS5 Actor Was Allegedly Paid a 'Hefty Sum' to Star in Xbox's Answer to Uncharted.

Wolverine PS5 Actor Was Allegedly Paid a 'Hefty Sum' to Star in Xbox's Answer to Uncharted

He'd eventually end up in Gears of War 4

www.pushsquare.com

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Liam Robertson @liamrobertson.bsky.social · 8d

First time I’ve seen someone recommend LRG in response to a boycott lol

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Sasha's Retrobytes 🏳️‍⚧️ @sharkabytes.bsky.social · 9d

My blood ran cold reading this statement.

The guy is now on X crowing about beating cancel culture (in itself a red flag) and pivoting to right wing grifting, all while other concerns about attribution and sourcing in this book loom like an iceberg. And that's who Bitmaps stand together with now.

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 9d

Monday 6th October 2025

Dear supporters of Bitmap Books,

Although I stand by the fact that Moses’ comments were ill-advised and insensitive, the whole thing blew up and was made much bigger than it needed to be. Moses has publicly apologised for any offence caused, as has the original poster of the comments who did not intend to cause this much trouble. I do not feel that this warrants an author losing his livelihood and ruining years of hard work to produce the book.

Despite multiple accusations to the contrary, Moses freely agreed to donate his royalties to charity. There was no coercion from me, however we both recognise that due to an increasingly stressful situation that decisions were rushed on both sides. I’m pleased to say that Moses and I have spoken again today, we stand together, and have agreed that he will receive 100% of his royalties.

Maybe I was hasty in my response, and I’m happy to admit to that. At the time I sincerely thought I was doing the right thing to diffuse an increasingly difficult situation. I will commit to donating all company profits from this first print run to the charity, Special Effect.

The bottom line is that is that Moses has apologised for his original comments, and will now be paid the royalties that are rightfully his.

Moses and myself have received a large amount of personal abuse and threats over the past few days. We hope that this statement will bring some closure to what has happened.

Sam Dyer, founder of Bitmap Books

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