Russ Frushtick
@russfrushtick.bsky.social
now: partnerships @ kinda funny & the besties podcast - previously: co-founder of polygon
Never thought I’d be on the BBC saying the words “Republic of Gamers” but here we are.
Please someone consider a rebrand so I don’t die from cringe every time I think about it.
Please someone consider a rebrand so I don’t die from cringe every time I think about it.
October 16, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Never thought I’d be on the BBC saying the words “Republic of Gamers” but here we are.
Please someone consider a rebrand so I don’t die from cringe every time I think about it.
Please someone consider a rebrand so I don’t die from cringe every time I think about it.
I haven’t seen this but gonna assume it’s called this because it’s how foghorn leghorn would say “murder”
October 16, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I haven’t seen this but gonna assume it’s called this because it’s how foghorn leghorn would say “murder”
Reposted by Russ Frushtick
Getting off work? Finally have time to read a 10,000-word story? Or perhaps you live overseas... 👀
For the Shadow of the Colossus story, we interviewed 14 people including project leads Fumito Ueda and Kenji Kaido, hired Gravity Rush concept artist Takeshi Oga to illustrate the cover, and put together a 10,000-word story with help from @milkman.bsky.social @shmuplations.bsky.social and others.
Shadow of the Colossus: An oral history
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Team Ico’s masterpiece by looking back with 11 people who worked on it (and three who didn’t).
www.designroom.site
October 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Getting off work? Finally have time to read a 10,000-word story? Or perhaps you live overseas... 👀
the wooden post got removed in a launch-day patch but this was probably my favorite baby steps triumph
October 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
the wooden post got removed in a launch-day patch but this was probably my favorite baby steps triumph
we live in a divided household and now my child is calling him “May-arr-Ee-oh”
what have i done
what have i done
a pixelated picture of mario wearing a red hat and overalls
ALT: a pixelated picture of mario wearing a red hat and overalls
media.tenor.com
October 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
we live in a divided household and now my child is calling him “May-arr-Ee-oh”
what have i done
what have i done
Unironically this game is #2 of the year for me right now (behind Silksong)
September 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Unironically this game is #2 of the year for me right now (behind Silksong)
Reposted by Russ Frushtick
The Best Day Just Happened 🥰
September 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The Best Day Just Happened 🥰
Reposted by Russ Frushtick
I love all the positive talk about supporting indie journalists. But you know what's cooler than talk? Action!
This weekend, I'll make it easy for anybody who wants to support weekly original video games reporting.
Until Sunday at midnight, you can get a month of Post Games for $1
This weekend, I'll make it easy for anybody who wants to support weekly original video games reporting.
Until Sunday at midnight, you can get a month of Post Games for $1
Post Games | Patreon
A podcast about why and how we love video games.
www.patreon.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I love all the positive talk about supporting indie journalists. But you know what's cooler than talk? Action!
This weekend, I'll make it easy for anybody who wants to support weekly original video games reporting.
Until Sunday at midnight, you can get a month of Post Games for $1
This weekend, I'll make it easy for anybody who wants to support weekly original video games reporting.
Until Sunday at midnight, you can get a month of Post Games for $1
“they got turned into babies and forgot how to play tennis” is peak video game narrative
September 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
“they got turned into babies and forgot how to play tennis” is peak video game narrative
oops made cocaine mario
September 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
oops made cocaine mario
Reposted by Russ Frushtick
Andy thinks he gets to go home in three and a half hours.
Come sub and make him stay playing and streaming Hollow Knight: Silksong all weekend long.
www.twitch.tv/kindafunnyga...
Come sub and make him stay playing and streaming Hollow Knight: Silksong all weekend long.
www.twitch.tv/kindafunnyga...
September 5, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Andy thinks he gets to go home in three and a half hours.
Come sub and make him stay playing and streaming Hollow Knight: Silksong all weekend long.
www.twitch.tv/kindafunnyga...
Come sub and make him stay playing and streaming Hollow Knight: Silksong all weekend long.
www.twitch.tv/kindafunnyga...
remember when nintendo made an entire game about bowser jr dealing with his rageaholic father
and also giant cat mario
and also giant cat mario
September 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
remember when nintendo made an entire game about bowser jr dealing with his rageaholic father
and also giant cat mario
and also giant cat mario
Reposted by Russ Frushtick
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.
am I doing it right
September 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
am I doing it right
[insert intricately faked screenshot proving silksong isn’t coming out in 12 hours]
September 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM
[insert intricately faked screenshot proving silksong isn’t coming out in 12 hours]
the title scroll on my $900m epic
August 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM
the title scroll on my $900m epic
by far the funniest thing about team cherry is how half-assed their logo is
August 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
by far the funniest thing about team cherry is how half-assed their logo is
final silksong prediction:
march 2028, ouya exclusive
march 2028, ouya exclusive
August 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
final silksong prediction:
march 2028, ouya exclusive
march 2028, ouya exclusive
don’t get why people are so hyped for silksong. game’s gonna have a ton of bugs.
August 19, 2025 at 3:05 AM
don’t get why people are so hyped for silksong. game’s gonna have a ton of bugs.
I regret to inform you I am once again reading Metal Gear wikis searching for reason
August 19, 2025 at 2:39 AM
I regret to inform you I am once again reading Metal Gear wikis searching for reason
These folks rule. Go support them!
We're excited and proud to announce that Digital Foundry is now fully independent, having parted ways amicably with IGN. In this DF Direct Special, we share our thoughts and aspirations for the future of the channel: youtu.be/tl7bIJ2yu4I
August 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
These folks rule. Go support them!
So excited to finally share this! Couldn't be more in awe of this crew and I'm pumped to be working with them on some truly awesome stuff.
Today, Kinda Funny takes a HUGE step in our 10-year journey: we’re collaborating with Russ Frushtick, formerly the co-founder of Polygon. Russ will be heading up our partnership business, so if you’re interested in advertising, sponsorships, or custom series, hit up [email protected]!
August 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
So excited to finally share this! Couldn't be more in awe of this crew and I'm pumped to be working with them on some truly awesome stuff.
Reposted by Russ Frushtick
How do you make a video game funny?
Late-night comedy writer @mikedrucker.bsky.social and Tactical Breach Wizards director @pentadact.com stop by Post Games to help us find some answers!
www.patreon.com/posts/how-to...
Late-night comedy writer @mikedrucker.bsky.social and Tactical Breach Wizards director @pentadact.com stop by Post Games to help us find some answers!
www.patreon.com/posts/how-to...
July 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
How do you make a video game funny?
Late-night comedy writer @mikedrucker.bsky.social and Tactical Breach Wizards director @pentadact.com stop by Post Games to help us find some answers!
www.patreon.com/posts/how-to...
Late-night comedy writer @mikedrucker.bsky.social and Tactical Breach Wizards director @pentadact.com stop by Post Games to help us find some answers!
www.patreon.com/posts/how-to...
Today's my last day @polygon.com. Thanks for all the support over the years, I appreciate each and every one of you ❤️❤️❤️
I'll have more info to share about my next thing in a few weeks (it's not a Patreon, we already have one of those for Besties 😄). But I'm super pumped!
I'll have more info to share about my next thing in a few weeks (it's not a Patreon, we already have one of those for Besties 😄). But I'm super pumped!
July 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Today's my last day @polygon.com. Thanks for all the support over the years, I appreciate each and every one of you ❤️❤️❤️
I'll have more info to share about my next thing in a few weeks (it's not a Patreon, we already have one of those for Besties 😄). But I'm super pumped!
I'll have more info to share about my next thing in a few weeks (it's not a Patreon, we already have one of those for Besties 😄). But I'm super pumped!
Ok have a pre-order page up for the next round of dumbass “You Dried” hand towels because they sell out the second they are back in stock and people were getting antsy. Do what you must, Chosen Undead.
mcelroymerch.com/products/you...
mcelroymerch.com/products/you...
You Dried Hand Towels
Black terrycloth hand towel with red embroidery, the perfect accessory for a tarnished restroom, from your friends at the Besties!15X25" 100% Cotton
mcelroymerch.com
July 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Ok have a pre-order page up for the next round of dumbass “You Dried” hand towels because they sell out the second they are back in stock and people were getting antsy. Do what you must, Chosen Undead.
mcelroymerch.com/products/you...
mcelroymerch.com/products/you...