Jam Walker

Jam Walker

@jamwa.bsky.social

Awards-nominated freelance writer (ScreenHub, Kotaku Aus, Stevivor, PowerUp!, Byteside, Player 2, CheckPoint, SUPERJUMP, Qualbert, NG+, LT3, JPG). Highly opinionated on games, miniatures, & wrasslin'. They/Them. https://muckrack.com/jam-walker

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Stephen Totilo
@stephentotilo.bsky.social

NEW: Remedy's latest game, Control Resonant, is filled with art galleries. The galleries are filled with real art When I began talking to Remedy about it, I was delighted to discover who the artists are: many are the game developers' parents My story... www.gamefile.news/p/control-re...

gamefile.newsWho made the art inside Control Resonant?When the developers of Control Resonant needed to fill their video game version of New York City with art galleries, they tapped the talents of people they knew particularly well
Jam Walker
@jamwa.bsky.social

These are my favourite keyboards! I just got a second one that I'm bringing to America tomorrow.

IGN Finds@igndeals.bsky.social

The 8BitDo retro mechanical keyboard with dual programmable buttons is still down to $50.99 on Amazon, 49% off list https://zdcs.link/QO6eRM #ad

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George Takei
@georgetakei.bsky.social

My heart is heavy. Walter Koenig, our Ensign Pavel Chekov, passed away early today. Walter and I met on the bridge of the Enterprise in the 1960s, and we stayed friends for nearly six decades. When Brad and I married in 2008, Walter stood beside us as our best man.

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The Spaceshipper 🚀
@thespaceshipper.com

Oh no 😭 One of the last members of the USS Enterprise has left. RIP Walter Marvin Koenig (1936-2026) Star Trek, Babylon 5, Moontrap, The Starlost, The Questor Tapes, Futurama... What a career in sci-fi. I will miss Pavel Chekov. Again 😞

Jesse Thorn@jessethorn.bsky.social

My pal Danielle Koenig shared that her father Walter Koenig passed away last night at age 90. A performer whose kindness and warmth shone through the screen. He will be well remembered.

Jam Walker
@jamwa.bsky.social

Oh hey, this is cool. I played a bunch of an early build a couple of years ago & it was extremely promising then.

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Jam Walker
@jamwa.bsky.social

When back to back Warhammer video game releases can't even keep your small studio fully afloat, shit is fucking *grim*.

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Carl Mylo
@carlmylo.bsky.social

Today, peak is 16 years old. Since the last time I posted about this game's birthday, so many things have been achieved that were previously thought impossible. What an amazing game with such an amazing community around it. The developers at Harmonix really made something special with this one.

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Megan Fox
@glassbottommeg.bsky.social

This kinda stuff is why I just won't go anywhere near that shit, ethics or no I don't know what (if anything) is different in Big Tech jobs. Test coverage? Many undependent micro services? Maybe you've huge QA teams? But lol games ain't got none of that and we actually gotta support our shit yeah?

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Games Done Quick
@gamesdonequick.com

We're hiring for the following roles!! Programming Committee (formerly Games Committee) Interstitial Director Safety Assistant Photography and Camops Assistant *Apps for all roles close Nov. 3rd 11:59 PM ET Learn more about the roles & Apply: gdq.gg/jobs

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James B. Jones
@jamesbjones.com

I love being reminded that the audience really doesn’t give a shit about the developers. Like, forget that one of the most influential studios in our industry was just executed by its publisher, just make sure the product continues on the assembly lines!

IGN@ign.com

After hearing news of BioWare's closure on Wednesday, over 75,000 Mass Effect fans have signed a petition demanding that EA put another studio in charge of the franchise or license out the IP. https://bit.ly/4siIubW

Jam Walker
@jamwa.bsky.social

Six seasons & a movie!!!!

short-livedtv.bsky.social@short-livedtv.bsky.social

The Cape, NBC (2011) A former police officer is framed for a crime and becomes the masked superhero "The Cape" to clear his name and fight corruption, mentored by a circus ringleader. Starring David Lyons, Jennifer Ferrin, Keith David, Summer Glau, James Frain Lasted 9 episodes. #TVsky

Jam Walker
@jamwa.bsky.social

I grew quite fond of Enterprise but I still can't look at those uniforms & not immediately think of classic Space Marines.

Random Trek@randomtrek.bsky.social

Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) Season 4, Episode 11: Observer Effect Aired: 1/21/2005, UPN 00:25:25.342

Jam Walker
@jamwa.bsky.social

My Instagram ads are all AI slop for betting apps but my Reels feed is shockingly high on horses being fed peppermints & Rollups for some reason, so it kinda balances out.

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The Spaceshipper 🚀
@thespaceshipper.com

Replying to @thespaceshipper.com

"Prime Video’s long-in-the-works Mass Effect TV series is reportedly still in development. According to IGN, which cites anonymous sources close to the production, all the creatives who were attached to the TV project remain onboard."

gizmodo.com'Mass Effect' TV Series Reportedly Still in Development Despite BioWare's ClosureWe may never get another 'Mass Effect' game, but there's still hope for the TV series.
Jam Walker
@jamwa.bsky.social

20 years of me thinking I should really get onto playing this. I think I've owned it for about 17 too.

Timeproof Games@timeproof.games

Happy 20th anniversary to the ultimate orc kicking simulator Dark Messiah of Might and Magic (PC, Arkane Studios, 2006)

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Alex Donaldson
@apzonerunner.com

This is actually an incredible idea tbh. There are so many experts in specific niches that could be deployed to great effect

griller killer@funambulism.com

I recall someone (was it Craig P) actually pitching Valve about getting unemployed games journalists to actually curate the platform properly. We’d love to kick shit like this off into space.

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George Young
@vitageorge.bsky.social

While I have had many excellent pitches I am severely lacking in pitches from non-white people and I am very aware of that. I really really really want to elevate some non-white voices with this so I urge you to apply. Please please please.

George Young@vitageorge.bsky.social

📣Calling all women and femme writers📣 I am looking to commission around 10 heartfelt essays surrounding video game criticism. If this sounds like something you are down to do them read on and I urge you to apply. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

docs.google.comWomen-led book pitchHey women, femmes, and literary gems, First off, I'm George Young and I like video games. I like them so much I've turned writing about them into my career. While I love to write about them, I also l...

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Josh W
@mariobones.bsky.social

How will this affect Payday 2

NESbot Etc@nesbotetc.bsky.social

H3 Podcast comes to abrupt end; entire staff quits after Ethan Klein revealed to have been cheating on wife www.resetera.com/threads/16...

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Nick Thornborrow
@nickthornborrow.bsky.social

Baby’s first industry gig, 2007-2008 These were for BioWare’s brief foray into handheld market with Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Every level was meticulously hand painted.

Jam Walker
@jamwa.bsky.social

An absolutely LEGENDARY run. 👑👏

leah jade@legenette.bsky.social

hello, some news. next week is my last at screenhub. i’m moving onto something new, exciting and non-games journalism next! i have had such a wonderful time writing about games. i’ve met so many cool people! i went to new york for the switch launch! disneyland for star wars jedi! a true blast!

Jam Walker
@jamwa.bsky.social

This goes for anything & everything beyond wrestling too.

Veda Scott@vedascott.bsky.social

Clip from a seminar I did w @t4twrestle.bsky.social. We were talking about how hard it is to stay motivated when you don’t see yourself represented in media, or when you feel unmotivated creatively, or when your goals simply feel impossible. Do it anyway. Do it for love of the game. Do it for you 💕

Jam Walker
@jamwa.bsky.social

eeeee!!

Corey Konieczka@psycorey.bsky.social

Yup, it’s really happening folks. I don’t have any details yet, but I will likely be involved in some way. www.ghostgalaxy.com/blogs/news/n...

ghostgalaxy.comGhost Galaxy Publishing New Edition of Battlestar Galactica Board GameGhost Galaxy is excited to announce today that it has entered into an agreement with Universal and Fantasy Flight Games to publish a new edition of the classic Battlestar Galactica The Board Game. The original Battlestar Galactica board game, designed by Corey Konieczka, was originally released in 2008 by Fantasy Flight Games to much acclaim. The game was bolstered by three expansions and taught a whole generation of gamers to ask the question: “Are you a Cylon?” Ghost Galaxy has been working on an updated design of the classic game, which will be launched via crowdfunding in early 2027. “I had the pleasure to oversee the publication of this phenomenal board game during its first lease on life”, said Christian T. Petersen CEO of Ghost Galaxy (and former CEO and founder of Fantasy Flight Games). “We’re having a lot of fun returning to the great characters and story of Battlestar Galactica, and we’re working hard to ensure that our new edition will make a great game design even better!” “We’re thrilled to have Ghost Galaxy take on this classic game”, said Bill Altig, SVP of Narrative Games at Fantasy Flight Games. “We can’t wait to see it back in print.” The crowdfunding page for Battlestar Galactica The Board Game will launch in the coming weeks. Be sure to check back for when that goes live to follow for more news.

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George Young
@vitageorge.bsky.social

📣Calling all women and femme writers📣 I am looking to commission around 10 heartfelt essays surrounding video game criticism. If this sounds like something you are down to do them read on and I urge you to apply. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

docs.google.comWomen-led book pitchHey women, femmes, and literary gems, First off, I'm George Young and I like video games. I like them so much I've turned writing about them into my career. While I love to write about them, I also l...

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Damion Schubert
@zenofdesign.com

Going to give my own takeaway on the demise of Bioware, which still makes me very sad. The TLDR: Bioware was not killed suddenly by a private equity acquisition. It was slowly strangled by idiots who didn't understand what made Bioware great - some at EA but also some inside of Bioware leadership

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Gemma Driscoll
@geeofdee.bsky.social

In totally unrelated to recent events, if anyone with knowledge on the subject would be down to chat about what happens to works when a studio is shuttered, the IP Graveyard if you will, please email me or DM 💖 📧 gemmabdriscoll@gmail.com