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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic

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Freelance gaming writer/critic and self-proclaimed gaming extraordinaire. Working at Insider Gaming. Bylines at Game Informer, ComicBook, Hardcore Gamer, and Destructoid. Nice to meet you! Please DM or email @ [email protected] to reach out!

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · Sep 19

I am proud to say that I got to review Dying Light: The Beast for @gameinformer.com! I am still pinching myself about it. It’s been a dream to write for them and I couldn’t be happier with how it came out. Thank you to @brianpshea.bsky.social and the team for making this happen. Enjoy!

Game Informer @gameinformer.com · Sep 19

Dying Light: The Beast can feel a touch safe at times with a serviceable story, but the high-flying parkour and gorgeous graphics are top-notch.

Our review: gameinformer.com/review/dying...

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 1d

Hawlucha or Lucario

Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 1d

Excited about this! Fun to write about given that Sleeping Dogs is a great game I wish more people would play (and hopefully will now that the film is going smoothly!). Need that sequel!

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Sleeping Dogs Film Adaptation Gets Exciting Update

According to MCU's Simu Liu, the first draft of the script for Sleeping Dogs' film adaptation is finished and sent for edits.

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CJ Melendez @cjmelendez.bsky.social · 2d

I had coverage fall through because a site shut down shortly after an interview with my client. :(

Are any editors out there with a freelancer budget and an interest in the legacy of Mutant Football League willing to take this on and help a reporter in need of work?

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 2d

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Game Informer @gameinformer.com · 2d

We spoke with Ghost Of Yōtei's co-director and lead writer about the ending, surprise characters, Harold's murals, Tsushima connections, Atsu romantic partners, and the game's most emotional moment.

Spoilers ahead, but you can read the full interview here: gameinformer.com/interview/20...

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 3d

Clair Obscur!

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 3d

Go CJ🥳!

Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 3d

Happy birthday🥳!

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Insider Gaming @insider-gaming.com · 3d

We've relaunched the Insider Gaming Discord! Talk games, rumors, media, sports, and more with the fastest-growing community in gaming.

JOIN TODAY: discord.gg/Bhv3AMa5a9

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 3d

I take a look at what I’ve done and that it can and will work out. You take those little victories and run with them, even if it’s just getting an email back from an editor, negative or not.

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 4d

Congratulations on the new client!

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 4d

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Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations!

Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 6d

Happy birthday to you and your brother🥳! Great artwork!

Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations Patrick!

Michael Murphy | Insider Gaming / Freelance Video Game Critic @mikemurf2.bsky.social · 7d

This looks great! I will definitely be keeping my eye on it. Longtime Avatar fan and someone who’s wanted a fighting game for the series for a LONG time. Can’t wait!

Insider Gaming @insider-gaming.com · 7d

Avatar: The Last Airbender Is Getting A New Fighting Game

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