Patrick Dane
@patrickdane.bsky.social
News Editor @thisweekinvideogames.com. 12-year games journalist. Bylines Dexerto, Metro, TechRadar, IGN, Eurogamer, PC Gamer, GamesRadar. BAFTA Connect member.
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Patrick Dane
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Hi, I'm Patrick Dane, the News Editor at TWIV. If you'd like to get in touch, my email is [email protected].
Feel free to get in touch there for opportunities and interviews.
If you'd like to speak anonymously or safely, my Signal is PatrickDane.77
Hi, I'm Patrick Dane, the News Editor at TWIV. If you'd like to get in touch, my email is [email protected].
Feel free to get in touch there for opportunities and interviews.
If you'd like to speak anonymously or safely, my Signal is PatrickDane.77
Hey. I have a question about this artwork for a new Marvel Rivals skin... how is her spine doing this?
December 15, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Hey. I have a question about this artwork for a new Marvel Rivals skin... how is her spine doing this?
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Quantic Dream, a studio known for its single-player, cinematic narrative titles, is making a competitive MOBA. That's odd.
@patrickdane.bsky.social went into a recent playtest to discover that, surprisingly, there are some pretty neat ideas. But it still has some significant hurdles to overcome.
@patrickdane.bsky.social went into a recent playtest to discover that, surprisingly, there are some pretty neat ideas. But it still has some significant hurdles to overcome.
Quantic Dream's MOBA Works in Theory — But First It Needs to Work Technically
Quantic Dream's competitive MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles recently held a beta. Has the narrative-driven studio bitten off too much?
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Quantic Dream, a studio known for its single-player, cinematic narrative titles, is making a competitive MOBA. That's odd.
@patrickdane.bsky.social went into a recent playtest to discover that, surprisingly, there are some pretty neat ideas. But it still has some significant hurdles to overcome.
@patrickdane.bsky.social went into a recent playtest to discover that, surprisingly, there are some pretty neat ideas. But it still has some significant hurdles to overcome.
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There's something to Spellcasters Chronicles. It's a nice idea and interesting in the ways it differs to other MOBAs. Looks amazing too - but man, it needs to sort out it's technical issues. It simply needs less RAM demand, because asking a minimum of 32GB is insane.
Quantic Dream, a studio known for its single-player, cinematic narrative titles, is making a competitive MOBA. That's odd.
@patrickdane.bsky.social went into a recent playtest to discover that, surprisingly, there are some pretty neat ideas. But it still has some significant hurdles to overcome.
@patrickdane.bsky.social went into a recent playtest to discover that, surprisingly, there are some pretty neat ideas. But it still has some significant hurdles to overcome.
Quantic Dream's MOBA Works in Theory — But First It Needs to Work Technically
Quantic Dream's competitive MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles recently held a beta. Has the narrative-driven studio bitten off too much?
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
There's something to Spellcasters Chronicles. It's a nice idea and interesting in the ways it differs to other MOBAs. Looks amazing too - but man, it needs to sort out it's technical issues. It simply needs less RAM demand, because asking a minimum of 32GB is insane.
Destiny Dungeon good.👍
December 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Destiny Dungeon good.👍
There's something to Spellcasters Chronicles. It's a nice idea and interesting in the ways it differs to other MOBAs. Looks amazing too - but man, it needs to sort out it's technical issues. It simply needs less RAM demand, because asking a minimum of 32GB is insane.
Quantic Dream, a studio known for its single-player, cinematic narrative titles, is making a competitive MOBA. That's odd.
@patrickdane.bsky.social went into a recent playtest to discover that, surprisingly, there are some pretty neat ideas. But it still has some significant hurdles to overcome.
@patrickdane.bsky.social went into a recent playtest to discover that, surprisingly, there are some pretty neat ideas. But it still has some significant hurdles to overcome.
Quantic Dream's MOBA Works in Theory — But First It Needs to Work Technically
Quantic Dream's competitive MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles recently held a beta. Has the narrative-driven studio bitten off too much?
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
There's something to Spellcasters Chronicles. It's a nice idea and interesting in the ways it differs to other MOBAs. Looks amazing too - but man, it needs to sort out it's technical issues. It simply needs less RAM demand, because asking a minimum of 32GB is insane.
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Hey, we're nominated for this. Please do go in and vote. A vote for us is obviously deeply appreciated, and I love the work we do, but honestly, just voting for anyone and supporting games media is just a cool thing to do. 🫡
It's time for the FINALS for the inaugural Kinda Funny Games Daily Awards!
Make sure to vote for Reporter and Outlet of the year:
kindafunny.com/awards
Make sure to vote for Reporter and Outlet of the year:
kindafunny.com/awards
December 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Hey, we're nominated for this. Please do go in and vote. A vote for us is obviously deeply appreciated, and I love the work we do, but honestly, just voting for anyone and supporting games media is just a cool thing to do. 🫡
Hey, we're nominated for this. Please do go in and vote. A vote for us is obviously deeply appreciated, and I love the work we do, but honestly, just voting for anyone and supporting games media is just a cool thing to do. 🫡
It's time for the FINALS for the inaugural Kinda Funny Games Daily Awards!
Make sure to vote for Reporter and Outlet of the year:
kindafunny.com/awards
Make sure to vote for Reporter and Outlet of the year:
kindafunny.com/awards
December 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Hey, we're nominated for this. Please do go in and vote. A vote for us is obviously deeply appreciated, and I love the work we do, but honestly, just voting for anyone and supporting games media is just a cool thing to do. 🫡
I've been burdened with this bad joke in my head all day, so I had to make it.
December 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I've been burdened with this bad joke in my head all day, so I had to make it.
Yeah, but was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as good as the addition of Overwatch Stadium to Overwatch 2?
December 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Yeah, but was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as good as the addition of Overwatch Stadium to Overwatch 2?
Im laid out on antibiotics quite ill listening to Byf videos. Lore will fix me.
December 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Im laid out on antibiotics quite ill listening to Byf videos. Lore will fix me.
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Bungie and its flagship game Destiny 2 have had a rough few years, with Sony even taking on an impairment loss against the studio worth US $204 million. It seems the developer is in some level of trouble, but what kind?
@patrickdane.bsky.social weighs up what the future holds for the company.
@patrickdane.bsky.social weighs up what the future holds for the company.
I Don't Know How Much Trouble Bungie Is In, And That's Worrying
Bungie has faced a succession of struggles since being acquired by Sony — how did the developer get here, and how much trouble is it in?
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Bungie and its flagship game Destiny 2 have had a rough few years, with Sony even taking on an impairment loss against the studio worth US $204 million. It seems the developer is in some level of trouble, but what kind?
@patrickdane.bsky.social weighs up what the future holds for the company.
@patrickdane.bsky.social weighs up what the future holds for the company.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has addressed the contentious firing of over 30 Rockstar Games employees during a parlimentary Question Time.
He said the accusations of union busting were "deeply concerning," asserted the right of workers to join unions, and said ministers would look into the case.
He said the accusations of union busting were "deeply concerning," asserted the right of workers to join unions, and said ministers would look into the case.
UK Prime Minister Calls Rockstar Firings "Deeply Concerning"
Scottish Labour MP Chris Murray said Rockstar didn't "reassure me they are following employment law and I share concerns about union busting"
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has addressed the contentious firing of over 30 Rockstar Games employees during a parlimentary Question Time.
He said the accusations of union busting were "deeply concerning," asserted the right of workers to join unions, and said ministers would look into the case.
He said the accusations of union busting were "deeply concerning," asserted the right of workers to join unions, and said ministers would look into the case.
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Geoff Keighley has spoken about maintaining the celebratory nature of The Game Awards in the face of industry issues.
“It’s a very difficult needle to thread... I don’t have all the answers about the right way to do this.”
Keighley was interviewed by The Game Business, of which he is a co-founder.
“It’s a very difficult needle to thread... I don’t have all the answers about the right way to do this.”
Keighley was interviewed by The Game Business, of which he is a co-founder.
The Game Awards Doesn't Always Get It Right When Representing the Industry, Says Geoff Keighley
Executive producer of The Game Awards, Geoff Keighley, has spoken about how the organisation behind the show handles controversy and turmoil.
thisweekinvideogames.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Geoff Keighley has spoken about maintaining the celebratory nature of The Game Awards in the face of industry issues.
“It’s a very difficult needle to thread... I don’t have all the answers about the right way to do this.”
Keighley was interviewed by The Game Business, of which he is a co-founder.
“It’s a very difficult needle to thread... I don’t have all the answers about the right way to do this.”
Keighley was interviewed by The Game Business, of which he is a co-founder.
Hi. Playing Vendetta in Overwatch is my personality now.
December 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Hi. Playing Vendetta in Overwatch is my personality now.
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I will be there day one.
New Mariachi Legends trailer is live! 🎺�
Brutal combat, pixel art, and an appointment with Death herself.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOaI...
Brutal combat, pixel art, and an appointment with Death herself.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOaI...
December 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I will be there day one.
Made a post about liking Destiny 2: Renegades that got shared around on Twitter. This was my favourite comment.
December 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Made a post about liking Destiny 2: Renegades that got shared around on Twitter. This was my favourite comment.
I like Destiny, man. I don't know what to tell you.
December 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I like Destiny, man. I don't know what to tell you.
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New Mariachi Legends trailer is live! 🎺�
Brutal combat, pixel art, and an appointment with Death herself.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOaI...
Brutal combat, pixel art, and an appointment with Death herself.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOaI...
December 10, 2025 at 4:10 AM
New Mariachi Legends trailer is live! 🎺�
Brutal combat, pixel art, and an appointment with Death herself.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOaI...
Brutal combat, pixel art, and an appointment with Death herself.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOaI...
Having sat on it a little longer, I think Renegades is one of the best campaigns in Destiny 2. I don't think it reaches The Witch Queen or The Final Shape simply for scale reasons, but I'm left really quite fond of it. It's such a smart expansion, and a well-considered crossover.
December 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Having sat on it a little longer, I think Renegades is one of the best campaigns in Destiny 2. I don't think it reaches The Witch Queen or The Final Shape simply for scale reasons, but I'm left really quite fond of it. It's such a smart expansion, and a well-considered crossover.
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Been putting some time into Renegades since yesterday. It's a shame more people haven't jumped in to play, because this is easily the best D2 content since The Final Shape.
Say what you will about the games' state, which I have, but I'm so deeply onboard with this story team.
Say what you will about the games' state, which I have, but I'm so deeply onboard with this story team.
a screenshot of a video game with the words " not actual gameplay " at the bottom
ALT: a screenshot of a video game with the words " not actual gameplay " at the bottom
media.tenor.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Been putting some time into Renegades since yesterday. It's a shame more people haven't jumped in to play, because this is easily the best D2 content since The Final Shape.
Say what you will about the games' state, which I have, but I'm so deeply onboard with this story team.
Say what you will about the games' state, which I have, but I'm so deeply onboard with this story team.
Didnt have a tree topper for ky christmas tree, so I improvised.
Me and Elesh Norn wish you a compleat-ly cool christmas.
Me and Elesh Norn wish you a compleat-ly cool christmas.
December 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Didnt have a tree topper for ky christmas tree, so I improvised.
Me and Elesh Norn wish you a compleat-ly cool christmas.
Me and Elesh Norn wish you a compleat-ly cool christmas.
Been putting some time into Renegades since yesterday. It's a shame more people haven't jumped in to play, because this is easily the best D2 content since The Final Shape.
Say what you will about the games' state, which I have, but I'm so deeply onboard with this story team.
Say what you will about the games' state, which I have, but I'm so deeply onboard with this story team.
a screenshot of a video game with the words " not actual gameplay " at the bottom
ALT: a screenshot of a video game with the words " not actual gameplay " at the bottom
media.tenor.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Been putting some time into Renegades since yesterday. It's a shame more people haven't jumped in to play, because this is easily the best D2 content since The Final Shape.
Say what you will about the games' state, which I have, but I'm so deeply onboard with this story team.
Say what you will about the games' state, which I have, but I'm so deeply onboard with this story team.
The Evil Within 2 was good.
December 7, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The Evil Within 2 was good.
... the DVD company?
December 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
... the DVD company?