Branden Lizardi
@lizardrock.bsky.social
Games Writer person. Evergreen Editor at TheGamer.com. I also have thelizardrock.com that I never post on anymore.
I'd have never known that the actor from Tron/The Big Labowski has been doing such interesting work towards photography history revitalization if not for this site. It's cool to see.
thephrasemaker.com/2025/11/25/t...
thephrasemaker.com/2025/11/25/t...
Tron’s Jeff Bridges Is Reviving an Iconic Film Camera
On October 6, 2023, Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges took to Instagram to announce The Widelux Revival Project. The endeavor is supported by a brand-new company, SilverBridges.
thephrasemaker.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I'd have never known that the actor from Tron/The Big Labowski has been doing such interesting work towards photography history revitalization if not for this site. It's cool to see.
thephrasemaker.com/2025/11/25/t...
thephrasemaker.com/2025/11/25/t...
My coworkers generally love me.
My editors, however, want to rip the concept of present tense out of my brain, neuron by neuron.
My editors, however, want to rip the concept of present tense out of my brain, neuron by neuron.
Everyone should have an editor, ideally - at least for a little while - one who doesn't like them very much
November 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
My coworkers generally love me.
My editors, however, want to rip the concept of present tense out of my brain, neuron by neuron.
My editors, however, want to rip the concept of present tense out of my brain, neuron by neuron.
I wrote about how this K-Pop Demon Hunters Roller Coaster Tycoon Video was the only thing this year to remind me of how beautiful "old youtube" style content can be nowadays.
www.thelizardrock.com/articles/a-f...
www.thelizardrock.com/articles/a-f...
I Needed This K-Pop Demon Hunters RCT YouTube Video
A Roller Coaster Tycoon track synchronized to a popular song from K-Pop Demon Hunters, was the first real thing this year to make my feel that cliche.
www.thelizardrock.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I wrote about how this K-Pop Demon Hunters Roller Coaster Tycoon Video was the only thing this year to remind me of how beautiful "old youtube" style content can be nowadays.
www.thelizardrock.com/articles/a-f...
www.thelizardrock.com/articles/a-f...
I'm breathing life back into my personal website.
And what better a way to do that than a blog post about the phrase that got me through 2025?
www.thelizardrock.com/im-getting-m...
And what better a way to do that than a blog post about the phrase that got me through 2025?
www.thelizardrock.com/im-getting-m...
I'm Getting My PhD In Doin' Things - The LizardRock
Every year, instead of a New Year's resolution, I like to give myself a motivational phrase.
www.thelizardrock.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I'm breathing life back into my personal website.
And what better a way to do that than a blog post about the phrase that got me through 2025?
www.thelizardrock.com/im-getting-m...
And what better a way to do that than a blog post about the phrase that got me through 2025?
www.thelizardrock.com/im-getting-m...
I'll also be dusting off my Twitch account in the meantime.
come join me for my favorite murder mystery game, Shadows of Doubt!
www.twitch.tv/lizardrock
come join me for my favorite murder mystery game, Shadows of Doubt!
www.twitch.tv/lizardrock
LizardRock - Twitch
Ironman With The Snail Nemesis In Shadows of Doubt!
www.twitch.tv
October 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I'll also be dusting off my Twitch account in the meantime.
come join me for my favorite murder mystery game, Shadows of Doubt!
www.twitch.tv/lizardrock
come join me for my favorite murder mystery game, Shadows of Doubt!
www.twitch.tv/lizardrock
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.
October 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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.
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.
I don't know who all is affected, but my sympathies go out to them, too.
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.
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.
October 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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.
I don't know who all is affected, but my sympathies go out to them, too.
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.
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.
October 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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.
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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✨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!
Shares appreciated!
October 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
✨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!
Shares appreciated!
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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.
Not this time. Not anymore.
August 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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.
Not this time. Not anymore.
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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!
August 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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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really excited to share this fun interview with the dude who designed THE Pokemon logo!
www.ign.com/articles/mee...
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
May 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
really excited to share this fun interview with the dude who designed THE Pokemon logo!
www.ign.com/articles/mee...
www.ign.com/articles/mee...
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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.
Going to hang out with my kid. Taking wins where I can.
May 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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.
Going to hang out with my kid. Taking wins where I can.
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.
May 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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.
"Babe where do you want to go for dinner?"
April 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
"Babe where do you want to go for dinner?"
I am having a lot of fun being a goofball tonight, come see!
Alright! Grab your trowels, you night owls!
Tonight we're harvesting only the freshest beats in Club FS
www.twitch.tv/lizardrock
Tonight we're harvesting only the freshest beats in Club FS
www.twitch.tv/lizardrock
Twitch
Twitch is the world
www.twitch.tv
February 25, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I am having a lot of fun being a goofball tonight, come see!
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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
January 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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no more fear no more pain only gamecube harvest moon cow
January 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
no more fear no more pain only gamecube harvest moon cow
Listen to me talk about Farming Simulator. It's a fun game, I swear
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. 🌾🌾🌾🧑🌾
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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December 25, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Listen to me talk about Farming Simulator. It's a fun game, I swear
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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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December 17, 2024 at 11:18 PM
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!
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@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
December 13, 2024 at 3:13 PM
@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...
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FUCK YEAH GAMERS!!!!!!! LET'S GO GAMERS!!!!!!
November 26, 2024 at 2:12 AM
FUCK YEAH GAMERS!!!!!!! LET'S GO GAMERS!!!!!!
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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
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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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November 12, 2024 at 10:43 PM
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...
podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liz...
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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...
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
November 4, 2024 at 7:27 PM
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...
www.thegamer.com/vampire-surv...
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.
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
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
November 1, 2024 at 11:54 PM
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.