Ronny Barrier
@ronnybarrier.bsky.social
Senior Video Producer - Guides at IGN | Girl Dad
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Ronny Barrier
@ronnybarrier.bsky.social
· Nov 25
Pinned post! My name is Ronny, and I work in games media! That’s mainly what I talk about on socials, if I’m not posting about my dog, Waffles. I also have a baby on the way and just started Brazilian jiu-jitsu so I’m probably gonna be pretty insufferable about those for a while.
I’m currently 97 hours into Octopath Traveler 0, a game I was really enjoying for about the first 50 hours.
Please, just let it end.
Please, just let it end.
January 18, 2026 at 4:57 AM
I’m currently 97 hours into Octopath Traveler 0, a game I was really enjoying for about the first 50 hours.
Please, just let it end.
Please, just let it end.
Reality has jumped the shark.
January 15, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Reality has jumped the shark.
Post a game you remember playing that nobody else remembers
January 14, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Post a game you remember playing that nobody else remembers
Opened up a script I wrote for work today with "After a much ballyhooed development process" and haven't been chastised yet.
January 14, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Opened up a script I wrote for work today with "After a much ballyhooed development process" and haven't been chastised yet.
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Just found out my wife might be losing her job, so I'm desperately searching for work. Contract, full-time, freelance, whatever. Press, PR, consulting, anything. I have 16 years of editorial experience and have been writing about games for 13. Reviews, news, previews, guides, etc. RTs appreciated.
January 8, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Just found out my wife might be losing her job, so I'm desperately searching for work. Contract, full-time, freelance, whatever. Press, PR, consulting, anything. I have 16 years of editorial experience and have been writing about games for 13. Reviews, news, previews, guides, etc. RTs appreciated.
Come make stuff with us!
Hey there! IGN’s Video Guide team is looking for freelancers who live and breathe SHOOTERS — Marvel Rivals, Arc Raiders, Call of Duty, Overwatch, and more.
Strong guide writing and video editing experience required (provide samples!). DMs are open for questions and samples!
Strong guide writing and video editing experience required (provide samples!). DMs are open for questions and samples!
January 5, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Come make stuff with us!
To ring in the new year, I finally beat Dragon Quest XI after picking away at it for years, and then resumed my playthrough of Octopath Traveler 0. Currently 75 hours in and counting. I certainly have a type.
January 4, 2026 at 9:32 PM
To ring in the new year, I finally beat Dragon Quest XI after picking away at it for years, and then resumed my playthrough of Octopath Traveler 0. Currently 75 hours in and counting. I certainly have a type.
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Looking back at 2025, I edited 67 videos for @ign.com, including a few Devs React episodes and my first multicam edit!
It's been a delight to work with so many amazing colleagues and cover some of my favorite games/franchises. Three years of freelancing has taught me so much - cheers to 2026! 🥂
It's been a delight to work with so many amazing colleagues and cover some of my favorite games/franchises. Three years of freelancing has taught me so much - cheers to 2026! 🥂
January 1, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Looking back at 2025, I edited 67 videos for @ign.com, including a few Devs React episodes and my first multicam edit!
It's been a delight to work with so many amazing colleagues and cover some of my favorite games/franchises. Three years of freelancing has taught me so much - cheers to 2026! 🥂
It's been a delight to work with so many amazing colleagues and cover some of my favorite games/franchises. Three years of freelancing has taught me so much - cheers to 2026! 🥂
I've really been enjoying Death Howl. I know saying "x meets y" can be reductive, but the best way I can describe it is the combat of Into the Breach with Inscryption's tone and deckbuilding. Really cool game.
There's a demo on Steam as well!
store.steampowered.com/app/2825880/...
There's a demo on Steam as well!
store.steampowered.com/app/2825880/...
Save 10% on Death Howl on Steam
Master the grid, defy death. Enter a grim Spirit Realm in this open-world deck builder. Craft lethal decks from 160+ cards, claim powerful Totems, and defeat foes in tactical grid combat. Fight as the...
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December 11, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I've really been enjoying Death Howl. I know saying "x meets y" can be reductive, but the best way I can describe it is the combat of Into the Breach with Inscryption's tone and deckbuilding. Really cool game.
There's a demo on Steam as well!
store.steampowered.com/app/2825880/...
There's a demo on Steam as well!
store.steampowered.com/app/2825880/...
The Boulder is over his conflicted feelings. Game looks great.
Avatar Legends is the real deal, y'all. This game is gorgeous, plays awesome, the movement is phenomenal, and the characters are super fun to play. I'm so happy that Avatar has a game like this.
December 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The Boulder is over his conflicted feelings. Game looks great.
That was the most fun I've had watching a Texans game in a long time.
November 21, 2025 at 4:38 AM
That was the most fun I've had watching a Texans game in a long time.
Not to be That Guy, but man, things really click into place with that fourth Silent Hill f playthrough, huh?
October 31, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Not to be That Guy, but man, things really click into place with that fourth Silent Hill f playthrough, huh?
I’ve started reading more classic literature because I want my daughter to see me reading instead of always looking at screens, and I may have jumped too far in the deep end with James Joyce.
On the bright side, I’ve learned a lot about late early 20th century Irish politics and what a pandybat is.
On the bright side, I’ve learned a lot about late early 20th century Irish politics and what a pandybat is.
October 28, 2025 at 5:09 AM
I’ve started reading more classic literature because I want my daughter to see me reading instead of always looking at screens, and I may have jumped too far in the deep end with James Joyce.
On the bright side, I’ve learned a lot about late early 20th century Irish politics and what a pandybat is.
On the bright side, I’ve learned a lot about late early 20th century Irish politics and what a pandybat is.
Sexy shoulder blade hurts when tikting head to that side (sp).
Apparently pain in my shoulder makes me type bad.
Apparently pain in my shoulder makes me type bad.
October 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Sexy shoulder blade hurts when tikting head to that side (sp).
Apparently pain in my shoulder makes me type bad.
Apparently pain in my shoulder makes me type bad.
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The video is still cooking, but my words are hot and ready. I reviewed Absolum for @ign.com. It's an exceptional beat 'em up and a middling roguelite. I enjoyed it, but I wish it hadn't wasted so much of my time forcing me to get my numbers up to progress. Death to RPG elements in action games.
Absolum Review - IGN
An excellent beat ‘em up let down by a roguelite structure that doesn’t serve it.
www.ign.com
October 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The video is still cooking, but my words are hot and ready. I reviewed Absolum for @ign.com. It's an exceptional beat 'em up and a middling roguelite. I enjoyed it, but I wish it hadn't wasted so much of my time forcing me to get my numbers up to progress. Death to RPG elements in action games.
Finally putting in the work to get the landscaping done in our yard, so I'm trying to mock up a quick and dirty look at how camellias and azaleas would look together and BOY DO PEOPLE NOT WANT YOU TO DOWNLOAD THEIR PICTURES OF PLANTS FOR FREE HUH
September 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Finally putting in the work to get the landscaping done in our yard, so I'm trying to mock up a quick and dirty look at how camellias and azaleas would look together and BOY DO PEOPLE NOT WANT YOU TO DOWNLOAD THEIR PICTURES OF PLANTS FOR FREE HUH
In today's super cool news, I got to review an updated version of my favorite video game, Final Fantasy Tactics. Please be excited
www.ign.com/articles/fin...
www.ign.com/articles/fin...
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Review - IGN
By far the best way to play this classic on modern hardware.
www.ign.com
September 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
In today's super cool news, I got to review an updated version of my favorite video game, Final Fantasy Tactics. Please be excited
www.ign.com/articles/fin...
www.ign.com/articles/fin...
Someone’s gonna get shot by the third quarter of this Eagles/Cowboys game.
September 5, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Someone’s gonna get shot by the third quarter of this Eagles/Cowboys game.
Mafia: The Old Country has me doing some extracurriculars.
August 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Mafia: The Old Country has me doing some extracurriculars.
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Hello! You may have seen it, but I am one of the employees that have been impacted by layoffs at IGN.
It's been a great six years, but this now means I am looking to apply my talents to something new and exciting.
It's been a great six years, but this now means I am looking to apply my talents to something new and exciting.
August 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hello! You may have seen it, but I am one of the employees that have been impacted by layoffs at IGN.
It's been a great six years, but this now means I am looking to apply my talents to something new and exciting.
It's been a great six years, but this now means I am looking to apply my talents to something new and exciting.
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*Record Scratch* Freeze Frame. "You're probably wondering how I got here."
I am one of the eight IGN members laid off. During my three years at IGN, I worked for some of the best creators and writers around. I will miss them all dearly.
I am one of the eight IGN members laid off. During my three years at IGN, I worked for some of the best creators and writers around. I will miss them all dearly.
Today, IGN laid off eight extremely valuable members of our union and workforce via directive from our parent company, Ziff Davis. This, after two incredibly successful live events IGN Live and SDCC, and yet another corporate acquisition.
Please take a moment to read and share our full statement:
Please take a moment to read and share our full statement:
August 4, 2025 at 9:54 PM
*Record Scratch* Freeze Frame. "You're probably wondering how I got here."
I am one of the eight IGN members laid off. During my three years at IGN, I worked for some of the best creators and writers around. I will miss them all dearly.
I am one of the eight IGN members laid off. During my three years at IGN, I worked for some of the best creators and writers around. I will miss them all dearly.
@mikebithell.bsky.social Hi Mike! Would you happen to have a good resource for learning Godot as your first game engine?
July 24, 2025 at 1:39 AM
@mikebithell.bsky.social Hi Mike! Would you happen to have a good resource for learning Godot as your first game engine?
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College Football 26 is my 25th review for @ign.com! It's a good football sim that makes smart improvements but still has a ways to go achieve greatness. 25 IGN reviews is... surreal.
I did one in 2021. Two in 2022. Five in 2023. Ten in 2025. I have done seven this year, and have three more coming.
I did one in 2021. Two in 2022. Five in 2023. Ten in 2025. I have done seven this year, and have three more coming.
College Football 26 Review - IGN
A sophomore season that's more focused on steady improvement rather than breakout success.
www.ign.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
College Football 26 is my 25th review for @ign.com! It's a good football sim that makes smart improvements but still has a ways to go achieve greatness. 25 IGN reviews is... surreal.
I did one in 2021. Two in 2022. Five in 2023. Ten in 2025. I have done seven this year, and have three more coming.
I did one in 2021. Two in 2022. Five in 2023. Ten in 2025. I have done seven this year, and have three more coming.
Increasingly annoyed that em dashes have become a marker of AI usage– I've been using them for years! What more can they take from us?!
June 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Increasingly annoyed that em dashes have become a marker of AI usage– I've been using them for years! What more can they take from us?!