Jessica Cogswell 🌸
@awildjessichu.bsky.social
✨ i’m like if tifa lockhart loved carbs
☕️ editor at gamespot
🌙 into grand stories, art, mtg, anime, coffee & esoterica
🔮 as seen at giant bomb, kinda funny, game informer, paste magazine, collider, uproxx, uppercut & more
☕️ editor at gamespot
🌙 into grand stories, art, mtg, anime, coffee & esoterica
🔮 as seen at giant bomb, kinda funny, game informer, paste magazine, collider, uproxx, uppercut & more
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even though I didn’t get tickets, man do I love the way Hayley Williams + team did everything they could to reduce scalping, keep ticket prices low AND still donate to good causes with every one sold
November 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
even though I didn’t get tickets, man do I love the way Hayley Williams + team did everything they could to reduce scalping, keep ticket prices low AND still donate to good causes with every one sold
Metroid Prime 4 previews have me crying in the club a lil bit (negative)
November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Metroid Prime 4 previews have me crying in the club a lil bit (negative)
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I played Metroid and really enjoyed what I saw, minus the man who wouldn’t shut up
www.restart.run/articles/met...
www.restart.run/articles/met...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Revels In The Quieter Moments | Hands-On Preview | Restart
We went hands-on with a new demo for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. A game that revels in its quieter moments, giving the player and Samus a bit of room to breathe.
www.restart.run
November 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I played Metroid and really enjoyed what I saw, minus the man who wouldn’t shut up
www.restart.run/articles/met...
www.restart.run/articles/met...
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HOLD ON THERE...
- Women earn 24% less than men
- POC earn 27% less than their white peers
- Over half reported are "somewhat or significantly" undercompensated
- Visuals arts, the most artistic discipline represented here, reporting the LOWEST average at $124K
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- Women earn 24% less than men
- POC earn 27% less than their white peers
- Over half reported are "somewhat or significantly" undercompensated
- Visuals arts, the most artistic discipline represented here, reporting the LOWEST average at $124K
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The average salary for games industry professionals based in the United States was $142,000 in 2025, according to a new report from GDC Festival of Gaming.
www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-survey-a...
www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-survey-a...
GDC Survey: Average salary for US games professionals was $142,000 in 2025
Findings reveal 33% of workers feel employers are "working to close existing pay gaps," while one-tenth report no efforts are being made
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
HOLD ON THERE...
- Women earn 24% less than men
- POC earn 27% less than their white peers
- Over half reported are "somewhat or significantly" undercompensated
- Visuals arts, the most artistic discipline represented here, reporting the LOWEST average at $124K
😑
- Women earn 24% less than men
- POC earn 27% less than their white peers
- Over half reported are "somewhat or significantly" undercompensated
- Visuals arts, the most artistic discipline represented here, reporting the LOWEST average at $124K
😑
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I've had this chat with PR people and they know that supporting smaller sites and freelancers makes sense and would help build a healthier games media.
The problem is game publishers pretty much exclusively want GI cover stories or an IGN First and anything smaller isn't worth it.
The problem is game publishers pretty much exclusively want GI cover stories or an IGN First and anything smaller isn't worth it.
I don't understand this mentality as long as the person/website has reputable people. How does it hurt you to provide a code? With how hard it is to get publicity for games of all sizes even "small" coverage seems like it would only help?
November 7, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I've had this chat with PR people and they know that supporting smaller sites and freelancers makes sense and would help build a healthier games media.
The problem is game publishers pretty much exclusively want GI cover stories or an IGN First and anything smaller isn't worth it.
The problem is game publishers pretty much exclusively want GI cover stories or an IGN First and anything smaller isn't worth it.
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absolutely heartbroken to announce that i was part of the crystal layoffs today 💔
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
absolutely heartbroken to announce that i was part of the crystal layoffs today 💔
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
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credits that include the names of everyone who worked on the game at any point
November 11, 2025 at 4:32 AM
credits that include the names of everyone who worked on the game at any point
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My three year-old recently learned the phrase “okay so here’s the deal” and it’s so fucking funny
November 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM
My three year-old recently learned the phrase “okay so here’s the deal” and it’s so fucking funny
LISTENNN I know it’s not what we should be focusing on but my god I’m down bad for them and their love
November 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
LISTENNN I know it’s not what we should be focusing on but my god I’m down bad for them and their love
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So not only is Square Enix going to try to replace 70% of its QA with AI, it's also apparently laying off at least 100 people (possibly significantly more) as it continues to consolidate its operations further and further:
www.ign.com/articles/squ...
www.ign.com/articles/squ...
Square Enix Announces Mass Layoffs As It Reorganizes to Consolidate Development in Japan - IGN
Square Enix has announced mass layoffs today, potentially impacting over 100 individuals, alongside a broader effort to consolidate its publishing organization and focus its development work in Japan.
www.ign.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
So not only is Square Enix going to try to replace 70% of its QA with AI, it's also apparently laying off at least 100 people (possibly significantly more) as it continues to consolidate its operations further and further:
www.ign.com/articles/squ...
www.ign.com/articles/squ...
I’ll be in the chat watching these wonderful folks play some Among Us tonight! Come through and please please please consider donating to help @begroom.bsky.social and his lovely wife Jen get through what’s been an extremely challenging chapter of their lives 🤍🤍🤍
Reminder that this is still going on this week.
We've got RV There Yet and Among Us tonight. Still could use a few more folks for Among Us so let me know if you wanna join!
We've got RV There Yet and Among Us tonight. Still could use a few more folks for Among Us so let me know if you wanna join!
November 7, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I’ll be in the chat watching these wonderful folks play some Among Us tonight! Come through and please please please consider donating to help @begroom.bsky.social and his lovely wife Jen get through what’s been an extremely challenging chapter of their lives 🤍🤍🤍
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I’m going live with several folks to raise money for our close friend @begroom.bsky.social’s wife who is facing an arduous battle with her chronic illness, Myasthenia Gravis (MG).
DONATE: gofund.me/44b193917
WATCH: twitch.tv/MamaVitelli
DONATE: gofund.me/44b193917
WATCH: twitch.tv/MamaVitelli
November 7, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I’m going live with several folks to raise money for our close friend @begroom.bsky.social’s wife who is facing an arduous battle with her chronic illness, Myasthenia Gravis (MG).
DONATE: gofund.me/44b193917
WATCH: twitch.tv/MamaVitelli
DONATE: gofund.me/44b193917
WATCH: twitch.tv/MamaVitelli
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God what if tonight was the night. Could you imagine
November 5, 2025 at 4:23 AM
God what if tonight was the night. Could you imagine
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Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
Spent the last few days roaming around Tuscany for work and it was magicallll ✨
I can’t talk about what I was doing there for a few more weeks, but I CAN share these pics and that Lucca Comics & Games is wild!!! Didn’t think any event would feel bigger/more chaotic than Gamescom but here we are!!!
I can’t talk about what I was doing there for a few more weeks, but I CAN share these pics and that Lucca Comics & Games is wild!!! Didn’t think any event would feel bigger/more chaotic than Gamescom but here we are!!!
November 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Spent the last few days roaming around Tuscany for work and it was magicallll ✨
I can’t talk about what I was doing there for a few more weeks, but I CAN share these pics and that Lucca Comics & Games is wild!!! Didn’t think any event would feel bigger/more chaotic than Gamescom but here we are!!!
I can’t talk about what I was doing there for a few more weeks, but I CAN share these pics and that Lucca Comics & Games is wild!!! Didn’t think any event would feel bigger/more chaotic than Gamescom but here we are!!!
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Alan Wake 2
November 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Alan Wake 2
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Have I told y'all about my favourite podcast? No not one of mine, the Top 100 Games Podcast recently returned after a couple year hiatus
This episode especially w @awildjessichu.bsky.social talking to Jared about Baldur's Gate 3 & more? Such a thoughtful & wonderful discussion. So glad it's back 💜
This episode especially w @awildjessichu.bsky.social talking to Jared about Baldur's Gate 3 & more? Such a thoughtful & wonderful discussion. So glad it's back 💜
November 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Have I told y'all about my favourite podcast? No not one of mine, the Top 100 Games Podcast recently returned after a couple year hiatus
This episode especially w @awildjessichu.bsky.social talking to Jared about Baldur's Gate 3 & more? Such a thoughtful & wonderful discussion. So glad it's back 💜
This episode especially w @awildjessichu.bsky.social talking to Jared about Baldur's Gate 3 & more? Such a thoughtful & wonderful discussion. So glad it's back 💜
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BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings
Union says 30 and 40 people were terminated. Rockstar Games’ parent company cites ‘gross misconduct’
www.bloomberg.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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guys in fantasy games love to know the location of shards
October 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
guys in fantasy games love to know the location of shards
I GOT TO TALK ABOUT BG3 WITH JARED AND IT WAS MAGICAL!!! We also spoke at length about pirates and one piece??? Idk, it was a grand time though, so go listen!
New episode of Top 100 Games Podcast is live and it's @awildjessichu.bsky.social and I talking about Baldur's Gate 3!
Let's get horny on main for big druid bear men!!!
Let's get horny on main for big druid bear men!!!
31 - Baldur's Gate 3 - The Top 100 Games Podcast with Jared Petty
Podcast Episode · The Top 100 Games Podcast · 10/30/2025 · 1h 31m
podcasts.apple.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I GOT TO TALK ABOUT BG3 WITH JARED AND IT WAS MAGICAL!!! We also spoke at length about pirates and one piece??? Idk, it was a grand time though, so go listen!
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Since it’s Halloween this week I decided to talk about how Blue Prince is the scariest non horror video game I played this year
www.restart.run/articles/her...
www.restart.run/articles/her...
Blue Prince Is A Horror Game, Actually | Restart
Blue Prince might not seem like it at first, but it's a horror game, and I'm terrified to keep playing.
www.restart.run
October 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Since it’s Halloween this week I decided to talk about how Blue Prince is the scariest non horror video game I played this year
www.restart.run/articles/her...
www.restart.run/articles/her...
Ball x Pit came out on Switch 2 today.
I bought it on Switch 2 today.
I bought it on Switch 2 today.
Ball(xPit) is life
October 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Ball x Pit came out on Switch 2 today.
I bought it on Switch 2 today.
I bought it on Switch 2 today.