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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · 23h

To be fair he was kicked out (of ATVI and Krafton)

Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · 23h

No Coleco with Smurfs and Zaxxon … no sale.

Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · 2d

Sad news today from Japan hearing Tomonobu Itakagi has passed away. Itakagi-san was a genuine character in the industry, creating some titles that will live forever. I spent a week with him in Shanghai when we were scouting outsourcing for Devil's Third. Wild and crazy guy. RIP

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · 4d

GoT made about $500m in profit. I'm sure GoY will do just fine.

Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · 7d

Congras to all the @devgamm.bsky.social nominees, I look forward to one more round of judging!
devgamm.com/awards2025/#...

DevGAMM Awards 2025 | Winners on Nov 7

With a $100,000 prize pool, the DevGAMM Awards competition supports AA & indie devs and small studios striving for greatness. The winners will be revealed on November 7 at DevGAMM in Lisbon.

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · 14d

This is the most BASIC requirement of a game reviewer. The ability to push off predisposition to certain things and evaluate a game on its merits. Its very sad that we have some many amateurs now who simply can’t do that.

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · 14d

As a judge for @DevGAMM I’m playing lots of games that aren’t my cup of tea. I can’t judge them on that, I judge them on the craft in the area they’re aiming at.

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · 14d

As a publisher I had to evaluate games from across the spectrum, many of which weren’t my cup of tea. But that was OK, if the quality was there and there was a market for it then signing it made sense. I couldn’t work on JUST game I liked. That would be crazy.

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · 14d

Any review giving #GhostofYotei less than a nine is about the weirdest flex or clickbait you’ll see. @eurogamer obviously have to differ from parent @IGN .. but its sad to see reviews that don’t appreciate such incredible work.

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · 16d

Have had an insane amount of fun and joy this past couple of weeks playing 20 odd games as part of @devgamm.bsky.social judging. The endless creativity of indie developers is frankly awe inspiring, absolutely no worries for me about the future of gaming. It's alive and well.

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · 17d

They have a very healthy cashflow, so cut a load of less profitable stuff and the staff that go with it and ..

Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · 18d

Shared my thoughts on the EA buyout with GI.BIZ

GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 18d

Analysts and industry leaders – including Piers Harding-Rolls, Fiona Sperry, Hendrik Lesser, Richard Browne, Peter Lewin, and Mat Piscatella – give their thoughts on what taking Electronic Arts private will mean for the company, and for the wider industry.

www.gamesindustry.biz/the-games-in...

The games industry reacts to the shock buyout of EA

Analysts and industry leaders give their thoughts on what taking Electronic Arts private will mean for the company – and for the wider industry

www.gamesindustry.biz

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · 20d

Totally not games. But this is wonderful.

youtu.be/zl-wAqplQAo

LISTERS: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching

YouTube video by owen reiser

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · Sep 14

@bafta.org TV Tea Party ; and the lovely Humphrey Ker who chatted despite Wrexham’s disappointing morning.

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · Sep 9

On the 30th anniversary of PlayStation in North America . . a little tale of how the PC dev system came to be . . www.linkedin.com/posts/browne...

Happy 30th Birthday to the Sony PlayStation in North America. We've come a long way . . because I guess that means its 31 years since the first development kits arrived at Psygnosis. And no, the...

Happy 30th Birthday to the Sony PlayStation in North America. We've come a long way . . because I guess that means its 31 years since the first development kits arrived at Psygnosis. And no, the pic...

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · Sep 3

Aw man - real books!!!! You will love it!

Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · Aug 27

Brad Smith is probably not being very truthful here.

Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · Aug 22

Hat, sunscreen, water … sun went in. For days.

Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · Aug 22

Gamescom wrapped.

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · Aug 16

I did not say anything controversial (much) …
I did not say anything controversial (much) …

www.youtube.com/live/NK9Q2NT...

Boss Rush - Weekly Game Industry News - August 15, 2025

YouTube video by Boss Rush - Weekly Game News and Discussion

www.youtube.com

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · Aug 7

Didn’t you live in that hell hole that is NW 74th leading to SW91st nonsense in Seattle??

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · Aug 6

How to build an IP today ..

www.linkedin.com/posts/blue-m...

SANDBOX > CEMENT > SKYSCAPER = IP FORMATION | BLUE MOON PRODUCTION COMPANY

SANDBOX > CEMENT > SKYSCAPER = IP FORMATION So in my continuing push to look at how we’re going to build the next generation of compelling game IP I tried to find an analogy that works for what we’re...

www.linkedin.com

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · Aug 5

Very happy to have contributed to this wonderful Tome One of the story of Psygnosis. @editions64k.bsky.social has produced an insanely beautiful book, leafing through made memories flood back of one of the greatest times of my life.

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · Aug 2

Blue Moon on holiday meets Blue Moon not on holiday.

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Richard Browne @rpwbrowne.bsky.social · Jul 31

Blue Moon is on vacation for a couple of days. Huzzah.

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