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Branden Lizardi @lizardrock.bsky.social · 1d

The cheese appears to be self-repairing itself against my pot, not entirely unlike Roman concrete.

Branden Lizardi @lizardrock.bsky.social · 1d

I went to go do the dishes to take my mind of things, only to be confronted by the reminder that I made a complete dogshit Mac & Cheese for dinner last night.

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Branden Lizardi @lizardrock.bsky.social · 1d

It sounds like this is a larger scale termination by Valnet.
I don't know who all is affected, but my sympathies go out to them, too.

Branden Lizardi @lizardrock.bsky.social · 1d

Unfortunately, my time as an Editor for TheGamer.com has come to an end.

I met some of the best coworkers I've ever had there, I learned and grew a lot.

If anyone is looking for a journo, especially for guides, reviews, VR, horror, and farming RPGs, I'd love to hear from you.

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Branden Lizardi @lizardrock.bsky.social · 1d

Unfortunately, my time as an Editor for TheGamer.com has come to an end.

I met some of the best coworkers I've ever had there, I learned and grew a lot.

If anyone is looking for a journo, especially for guides, reviews, VR, horror, and farming RPGs, I'd love to hear from you.

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Carli Velocci👽 @carlivelocci.com · 1d

✨Have YOU played powerwash simulator and then gone on to powerwash something in real life? Do you have thoughts on how they compare? I want to talk to you for a story I'm working on.

Shares appreciated!

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IGN Union @ignunion.bsky.social · Aug 25

Ziff Davis and IGN routinely decide that work done by our laid off colleagues is not important. But inevitably, that crucial work falls onto those who remain.

Not this time. Not anymore.

FROM NOW UNTIL FEBRUARY 13TH IGN CREATORS GUILD IS GOING TO... DO OUR JOB!

OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS, IGN MANAGEMENT HAS GOTTEN AWAY WITH LAYING OFF OUR COWORKERS OVER AND OVER. MEANWHILE, MANY OF OUR COLLEAGUES HAVE LEFT THE COMPANY IN NO SMALL PART DUE TO BUYOUTS, OVERWORK, AND FEELING UNSUPPORTED, EACH TIME, THE COMPANY HAS REFUSED TO BACKFILL MANY ESSENTIAL ROLES, CLAIMING WE'RE ON A HIRING FREEZE, IT'S NOT IN THE BUDGET, OR THAT WE'RE GOING TO DO LESS WORK THIS TIME.

AS A RESULT, IGNCG MEMBERS HAVE BEEN FORCED TO TAKE ON MORE OF THEIR FORMER COLLEAGUES' WORKLOADS. MANY OF US NOW WORK LONGER HOURS THAN WE USED TO. A LOT OF US RARELY TAKE LUNCH BREAKS. SOME OF US DO NOT TAKE ADEQUATE TIME OFF DUE TO THERE BEING NO ONE TO PICK UP THE SLACK. OTHERS OF US ARE STUCK DOING WORK WE WERE NEVER HIRED TO DO IN THE FIRST PLACE.
UP TO THIS POINT, WE'VE ALL ACCEPTED THIS AS NORMAL, BECAUSE WE CARE DEEPLY ABOUT IGN AND THE WORK WE DO. BUT WITH SO MANY OF US STRUGGLING MORE AND MORE AS EACH NEW WAVE OF OUR COWORKERS ARE DEPRIVED OF A LIVELIHOOD, THIS CYCLE CAN'T CONTINUE. MANAGEMENT IS UNWILLING TO STOP IT, SO IT FALLS TO US.
WITH THE LAYOFFS OF EIGHT OF OUR COWORKERS, IGNCG HAS NEGOTIATED A SIX-MONTH RECALL LIST. WHAT THAT MEANS IS THAT, FOR THE NEXT SIX MONTHS, IF IGN WANTS TO FILL ANY OF THOSE ELIMINATED ROLES AGAIN, THEY MUST REHIRE OUR LAID-OFF COLLEAGUES. WE WANT THEM TO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET THEIR JOBS BACK IF THEY WANT THEM, AND IF NOT, WE WANT THOSE ROLES BACKFILLED TO EASE THE BURDEN ON THE REST OF US.
SO STARTING TODAY, LENCE MEMBERS ARE COMMITTING TO DO OUR JOBS. NO MORE, NO LESS. WELL SHOW UP TO WORK ON TIME AND LEAVE ON TIME. WE'RE TAKING ALL OF OUR LUNCH TIME, EVERY DAY.
IF WE WORK LATE, WE WILL FIRMLY ASK FOR OUR RIGHTFULLY EARNED COMP TIME. AND IF IGN WANTS OUR LAID-OFF COWORKERS' WORK TO GET DONE, THEY'LL HAVE TO REHIRE THEM TO DO IT INSTEAD OF FOISTING IT UPON US.
HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT IGNCG IN ALL THIS?
SHARE THIS POST, AND TELL IGN MANAGEMENT THAT Y…

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Santi Leguiza @santileguiza.com · Aug 18

Ok, so. I've been let go of my job at TheGamer. If you're looking for a gaming journalist with 7+ years of experience in the field and 3 years of experience as an editor, just hit me up at [email protected], or check santileguiza.com to read my work!

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Rebekah Valentine @duckvalentine.bsky.social · May 20

really excited to share this fun interview with the dude who designed THE Pokemon logo!

www.ign.com/articles/mee...

Meet the Man Who Designed Pokémon’s Iconic Logo - IGN

Meet Chris Maple, a Seattle-based designer who unwittingly stumbled into creating one of the most iconic logos in the world: Pokémon.

www.ign.com

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Chris Plante @plante.bsky.social · May 1

I'm no longer with Polygon. If you're hiring, please consider the many talented writers and editors now on the market. Every one of them deserves a spot on your staff. I won't be talking more about the sale because I wasn't involved.

Going to hang out with my kid. Taking wins where I can.

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Branden Lizardi @lizardrock.bsky.social · May 1

My deepest empathy goes out to all the Polygon folks now looking for work. I'm sorry that there's not more I could do to help.

Branden Lizardi @lizardrock.bsky.social · Apr 2

"Babe where do you want to go for dinner?"

a screenshot of Mario Kart World, showing a Yoshi branded burger restaurant by a highway.

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Branden Lizardi @lizardrock.bsky.social · Feb 25

I am having a lot of fun being a goofball tonight, come see!

LizardRock Live @lizardrocklive.bsky.social · Feb 25

Alright! Grab your trowels, you night owls!
Tonight we're harvesting only the freshest beats in Club FS

www.twitch.tv/lizardrock

Twitch

Twitch is the world

www.twitch.tv

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Branden Lizardi @lizardrock.bsky.social · Jan 30

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UploadVR @uploadvr.com · Jan 30

Farming Simulator will receive an official VR entry next month on Quest:

Farming Simulator VR Finds A New Harvest Next Month On Quest

Farming Simulator will receive an official VR entry next month on Quest.

www.uploadvr.com

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em 🩸 @citri.bsky.social · Jan 8

no more fear no more pain only gamecube harvest moon cow

A picture of a cow from the videogame Harvest Moon: It's A Wonderful Life for Gamecube stands in a field of tall grass.

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Branden Lizardi @lizardrock.bsky.social · Dec 25

Listen to me talk about Farming Simulator. It's a fun game, I swear

The Cozy Co-Op @thecozycooppodcast.bsky.social · Dec 25

open.spotify.com/episode/2Zf9...
Merry Christmas! Come join us as we chat about the latest Farm Simulator installment - please. I had to listen to it 4 times. You can do it once. 🌾🌾🌾🧑‍🌾

Farming Simulator

The Cozy Co-op · Episode

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The Cozy Co-Op @thecozycooppodcast.bsky.social · Dec 17

open.spotify.com/episode/0Uvp... Good evening, gamers! We divert from our usual schedule to bring you our own little recap of the Game Awards from last Thursday. We definitely didn't cover everything, so tell us what you found most exciting/aggravating/interesting about the show this year!

The 2024 Game Awards Show

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Santi Leguiza @santileguiza.com · Dec 13

@warframe.com releases its new chapter today, and I got to ask Creative Director @rebbford.bsky.social several things about The Hex, the Warframe Community, and the 1999 update itself. Check it out! www.thegamer.com/warframe-199...

Warframe: 1999 - Receiving The New Millennium With Rebb Ford

Find out what's coming up in Warframe: 1999!

www.thegamer.com

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phasingphoenix.bsky.social @phasingphoenix.bsky.social · Nov 26

FUCK YEAH GAMERS!!!!!!! LET'S GO GAMERS!!!!!!

A screenshot of Stardew Valley. The player character stands beside Sebastian on a high cliff overlooking the valley. The player character has a music note speech bubble. The caption reads PERFECTION ACHIEVED

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The Cozy Co-Op @thecozycooppodcast.bsky.social · Nov 12

And as promised, a new episode! Stardew was the first ever game we talked about on our podcast, so it was fitting to be able to talk about the new updates after our long hiatus. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do! -J
podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liz...

Stardew Valley by The Cozy Co-op

In this episode, we revisit the game we talked about back in the beginning: Stardew Valley. With the 1.6 update, we talk about our time with the game, it's history, and what to expect when the update ...

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Santi Leguiza @santileguiza.com · Nov 4

When they said "Everyone is here" they literally meant it, so here's the guide to unlocking every secret character in Vampire Survivors: Ode To Castlevania! I don't usually post guides here, but I'm proud of this one, so you will have to suffer me.
www.thegamer.com/vampire-surv...

Vampire Survivors: Ode To Castlevania DLC - How To Unlock Every Secret Character

Here's how to unlock every hidden character in Vampire Survivors: Ode To Castlevania DLC!

www.thegamer.com

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Branden Lizardi @lizardrock.bsky.social · Nov 1

I'm dusting off my old Twitch Channel to start streaming again! But to keep it from overtaking my normal account, I made a separate account for that. Go.. engage, or what have you.

LizardRock Live @lizardrocklive.bsky.social · Nov 1

My inaugural stream is now live!
Come join me as I work out a very messy automation within Satisfactory.
See if I can talk you into donating to charity while you're there.
www.twitch.tv/lizardrock

LizardRock - Twitch

I'm a games journalist with a million hobbies, and video games ranks the highest. Just for fun, I've started streaming so I can share that gaming time with fellow minded folks, and to have an excuse t...

www.twitch.tv

Branden Lizardi @lizardrock.bsky.social · Oct 30

I googled "clown worm" out of curiosity.
And wow are there more results than I anticipated.
I do not recommend.

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Santi Leguiza @santileguiza.com · Oct 29

Last week, during the #EVA2024 I had the pleasure of talking with Florencia Fole and Marcos Ribatto Crespo from ADVA about the event, the association's trajectory, and their plans for the future. Give it a read!

www.thegamer.com/eva-2024-arg...

EVA 2024 - A Glimpse Into Argentina's Gaming Industry Future

We sat down with the folks at ADVA to talk about the EVA 2024.

www.thegamer.com

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Branden Lizardi @lizardrock.bsky.social · Oct 26

This is how I found Affinity Photo, and it remains my favorite image editor.

Kirothi @kirothi.bsky.social · Oct 25

I been in gamedev industry for 8 years and never used Photoshop in those years. So never forget this list exist

Branden Lizardi @lizardrock.bsky.social · Oct 18

I'm watching a macro delete all my twitter posts, so I'm glancing at my various posts from years ago.

So far, none of them have beat out "This might be controversial, but I support mass carcinization"

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