Jordan Oloman
@oloman.bsky.social
30 | Freelance writer & consultant for hire, I also write scripts and run an internet culture website | WaPo, BBC, The Guardian, IGN, NME, BMJ |
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Jordan Oloman
@oloman.bsky.social
· Sep 27
It’s my birthday today but I’m also a morsel of food trapped in the jaws of the gig economy — so it’s my obligation to remind you all that I’m available for freelance scriptwriting, editing, consulting, journalism, narrative & copywriting work.
Portfolio below, RTs appreciated!
Portfolio below, RTs appreciated!
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I spent an afternoon with Miles Jacobson to talk about building (and cancelling) Football Manager over a more than 30 year career. www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/foot...
The man who cancelled Football Manager: ‘I needed a hug, not a kicking’
Miles Jacobson has World Cup winners on WhatsApp, dozens of football clubs who pay for his scouting network and 20 million players who all swear by Football Manager. Until last year, when the series' ...
www.gq-magazine.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
I spent an afternoon with Miles Jacobson to talk about building (and cancelling) Football Manager over a more than 30 year career. www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/foot...
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Stray Children Review: A ferocious fermented fairytale that evokes Mother 3 and Undertale
@oniongames.bsky.social
postmode.org/stray-childr...
@oniongames.bsky.social
postmode.org/stray-childr...
October 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Stray Children Review: A ferocious fermented fairytale that evokes Mother 3 and Undertale
@oniongames.bsky.social
postmode.org/stray-childr...
@oniongames.bsky.social
postmode.org/stray-childr...
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I’m afraid to tell you that another must-play game has dropped in 2025. I absolutely LOVED Stray Children, and hope lots of people check it out. Here’s my review for Postmode:
Stray Children Review: A ferocious fermented fairytale that evokes Mother 3 and Undertale
@oniongames.bsky.social
postmode.org/stray-childr...
@oniongames.bsky.social
postmode.org/stray-childr...
October 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I’m afraid to tell you that another must-play game has dropped in 2025. I absolutely LOVED Stray Children, and hope lots of people check it out. Here’s my review for Postmode:
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The reviews are starting to come in!
Our first 9 out of 10! 🧅💥
"...when the narrative dots connect, there are few games as delightfully funny and poignant as this."
Our first 9 out of 10! 🧅💥
"...when the narrative dots connect, there are few games as delightfully funny and poignant as this."
Stray Children Review: A ferocious fermented fairytale that evokes Mother 3 and Undertale
@oniongames.bsky.social
postmode.org/stray-childr...
@oniongames.bsky.social
postmode.org/stray-childr...
October 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The reviews are starting to come in!
Our first 9 out of 10! 🧅💥
"...when the narrative dots connect, there are few games as delightfully funny and poignant as this."
Our first 9 out of 10! 🧅💥
"...when the narrative dots connect, there are few games as delightfully funny and poignant as this."
I’m afraid to tell you that another must-play game has dropped in 2025. I absolutely LOVED Stray Children, and hope lots of people check it out. Here’s my review for Postmode:
Stray Children Review: A ferocious fermented fairytale that evokes Mother 3 and Undertale
@oniongames.bsky.social
postmode.org/stray-childr...
@oniongames.bsky.social
postmode.org/stray-childr...
October 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I’m afraid to tell you that another must-play game has dropped in 2025. I absolutely LOVED Stray Children, and hope lots of people check it out. Here’s my review for Postmode:
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My review in progress for Dispatch is live on @ign.com! My full review will arrive once the series is out in a little bit, but so far I’m having a great time!
Cc @adhocstudio.com
www.ign.com/articles/dis...
Cc @adhocstudio.com
www.ign.com/articles/dis...
Dispatch Review in Progress - IGN
This superhero successor to Telltale's legacy is off to a great start.
www.ign.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
My review in progress for Dispatch is live on @ign.com! My full review will arrive once the series is out in a little bit, but so far I’m having a great time!
Cc @adhocstudio.com
www.ign.com/articles/dis...
Cc @adhocstudio.com
www.ign.com/articles/dis...
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I reviewed Keeper for @ign.com! It’s weird and surreal and I loved it!
Cc @doublefine.com
www.ign.com/articles/kee...
Cc @doublefine.com
www.ign.com/articles/kee...
Keeper Review - IGN
Double Fine's surreal puzzle platformer is a feast for the senses.
www.ign.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I reviewed Keeper for @ign.com! It’s weird and surreal and I loved it!
Cc @doublefine.com
www.ign.com/articles/kee...
Cc @doublefine.com
www.ign.com/articles/kee...
Very relevant and useful phrase pull from Duolingo today
October 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Very relevant and useful phrase pull from Duolingo today
Really cool to get this kind of interview up on my (comparatively small-fry) video game website. If you've been digging into Ghost of Yotei over the weekend, check this out!
Towering Mountains, Cherry Blossoms, and Foraging with the Ainu: Ghost of Yotei Art Director Joanna Wang on Building a Virtual Ezo
postmode.org/ghost-of-yot...
postmode.org/ghost-of-yot...
Towering Mountains, Cherry Blossoms, and Foraging with the Ainu: Ghost of Yotei Art Director Joanna Wang on Building a Virtual Ezo
Joanna Wang digs into the details that underpin Sucker Punch Productions' spellbinding simulacrum of Hokkaido.
postmode.org
October 9, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Really cool to get this kind of interview up on my (comparatively small-fry) video game website. If you've been digging into Ghost of Yotei over the weekend, check this out!
Here’s my Yotei review! There are simply too many great games this year… the GOTY convo is getting bonkers
postmode.org/ghost-of-yot...
postmode.org/ghost-of-yot...
Ghost of Yotei Review: Sucker Punch slays open-world fatigue with a masterful Hokkaido odyssey
The Sly Cooper studio struts its stuff with Ghost of Yotei, delivering some of the best open-world game design since Red Dead Redemption 2.
postmode.org
September 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Here’s my Yotei review! There are simply too many great games this year… the GOTY convo is getting bonkers
postmode.org/ghost-of-yot...
postmode.org/ghost-of-yot...
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Silent Hill f is a brilliant addition to the series! You can check out my full review below:
www.videogamer.com/reviews/sile...
www.videogamer.com/reviews/sile...
Silent Hill f review - A hair-raising return to form
A hair-raising return to form and a visually striking evolution of Konami’s beloved horror series - our review of Silent Hill f.
www.videogamer.com
September 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Silent Hill f is a brilliant addition to the series! You can check out my full review below:
www.videogamer.com/reviews/sile...
www.videogamer.com/reviews/sile...
Last night, I wrapped up all of the story missions in the early access release of Skate. Here's a beginner's guide I put together for the Epic Games Store, containing all the tips and tricks I've learned so far :)
store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/a...
store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/a...
A beginner’s guide to Skate
With our tips and tricks, you can drop into San Vansterdam with serious momentum
store.epicgames.com
September 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Last night, I wrapped up all of the story missions in the early access release of Skate. Here's a beginner's guide I put together for the Epic Games Store, containing all the tips and tricks I've learned so far :)
store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/a...
store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/a...
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Hollow Knight Silksong Guides Hub: Mask Shards, Spool Fragments, Rosary Farming, Tool & Upgrade Locations
postmode.org/hollow-knigh...
postmode.org/hollow-knigh...
September 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Hollow Knight Silksong Guides Hub: Mask Shards, Spool Fragments, Rosary Farming, Tool & Upgrade Locations
postmode.org/hollow-knigh...
postmode.org/hollow-knigh...
I'm into Act 2 now, but for those of you who may be struggling with Moorwing in Silksong... you can skip that fight!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9H4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9H4...
Hollow Knight Silksong Moorwing Boss Skip — Flea Caravan To Greymoor, The Lost Fleas Wish Reward
YouTube video by Postmode
www.youtube.com
September 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I'm into Act 2 now, but for those of you who may be struggling with Moorwing in Silksong... you can skip that fight!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9H4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9H4...
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Rogue.site is now a reality! Thank you to everyone along the way who helped make it possible.
If you like what you see, and want more of it. Consider pledging your support with a subscription. Your funds will go to support independent games journalism written by humans, for humans.
If you like what you see, and want more of it. Consider pledging your support with a subscription. Your funds will go to support independent games journalism written by humans, for humans.
Rogue
Ad-free video game news, guides, opinions, history, culture, previews, interviews, and reviews written by humans, for humans
Rogue.site
September 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Rogue.site is now a reality! Thank you to everyone along the way who helped make it possible.
If you like what you see, and want more of it. Consider pledging your support with a subscription. Your funds will go to support independent games journalism written by humans, for humans.
If you like what you see, and want more of it. Consider pledging your support with a subscription. Your funds will go to support independent games journalism written by humans, for humans.
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I made an independent games media starter pack. Please share and let me know who I’m missing — I’ll make another one with the sites I’ve missed.
#indiecrit #gamesmedia
go.bsky.app/HbzgMEX
#indiecrit #gamesmedia
go.bsky.app/HbzgMEX
November 12, 2024 at 10:34 AM
I made an independent games media starter pack. Please share and let me know who I’m missing — I’ll make another one with the sites I’ve missed.
#indiecrit #gamesmedia
go.bsky.app/HbzgMEX
#indiecrit #gamesmedia
go.bsky.app/HbzgMEX
I just added the talent-stacked and superb-looking @roguesite.bsky.social to the IGM Starter Pack. It's been a while since I updated this list, though, so please throw your suggestions in the replies below!
(and maybe check out @postmode.bsky.social while you're at it!)
go.bsky.app/HbzgMEX
(and maybe check out @postmode.bsky.social while you're at it!)
go.bsky.app/HbzgMEX
September 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I just added the talent-stacked and superb-looking @roguesite.bsky.social to the IGM Starter Pack. It's been a while since I updated this list, though, so please throw your suggestions in the replies below!
(and maybe check out @postmode.bsky.social while you're at it!)
go.bsky.app/HbzgMEX
(and maybe check out @postmode.bsky.social while you're at it!)
go.bsky.app/HbzgMEX
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Postscript: all three of my teammates died and i clutched the caldera solo
August 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Postscript: all three of my teammates died and i clutched the caldera solo
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Hands-On: Lumines Arise already feels like a sumptuous synaesthetic successor to Tetris Effect
@enhance-experience.com
postmode.org/lumines-aris...
@enhance-experience.com
postmode.org/lumines-aris...
August 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Hands-On: Lumines Arise already feels like a sumptuous synaesthetic successor to Tetris Effect
@enhance-experience.com
postmode.org/lumines-aris...
@enhance-experience.com
postmode.org/lumines-aris...
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Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is Absolutely Terrifying Survival Horror — Until You Pick Up A Weapon postmode.org/clive-barker...
August 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is Absolutely Terrifying Survival Horror — Until You Pick Up A Weapon postmode.org/clive-barker...
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Hands-On: Scott Pilgrim EX Is An Electric “Adventure Brawler” Powered By Anamanaguchi
@tributegames.com / @anamanaguchi.bsky.social
postmode.org/scott-pilgri...
@tributegames.com / @anamanaguchi.bsky.social
postmode.org/scott-pilgri...
August 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Hands-On: Scott Pilgrim EX Is An Electric “Adventure Brawler” Powered By Anamanaguchi
@tributegames.com / @anamanaguchi.bsky.social
postmode.org/scott-pilgri...
@tributegames.com / @anamanaguchi.bsky.social
postmode.org/scott-pilgri...
Gutted I didn’t catch this at gamescom, but absolutely buzzing to check it out in October!
"Keeper is quintessential Double Fine..." www.gamesradar.com/games/advent...
Keeper is quintessential Double Fine, a strange creative concept with a truly wondrous execution: "We wanted to make something that we could probably never have gotten signed and published"
Gamescom 2025 | Keeper is quickly becoming one of my most anticipated games of the year, even with Double Fine hesitant to show too much off in advance
www.gamesradar.com
August 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Gutted I didn’t catch this at gamescom, but absolutely buzzing to check it out in October!
I was already thinking about who I would tap for launch day co-op while playing the demo of Scott Pilgrim EX. It rocks.
The quasi-open-world brawler concept is compelling, and
Anamanaguchi, as always, are cooking!
The quasi-open-world brawler concept is compelling, and
Anamanaguchi, as always, are cooking!
Hands-On: Scott Pilgrim EX Is An Electric “Adventure Brawler” Powered By Anamanaguchi
@tributegames.com / @anamanaguchi.bsky.social
postmode.org/scott-pilgri...
@tributegames.com / @anamanaguchi.bsky.social
postmode.org/scott-pilgri...
August 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I was already thinking about who I would tap for launch day co-op while playing the demo of Scott Pilgrim EX. It rocks.
The quasi-open-world brawler concept is compelling, and
Anamanaguchi, as always, are cooking!
The quasi-open-world brawler concept is compelling, and
Anamanaguchi, as always, are cooking!
