George Young

Portfolio Update! Reminder that I am currently freelance, and I'm always looking for opportunities, so hit me up if you need help with news, reviews, guides etc. You can find my favourite pieces here - vitaparadisa.wordpress.com/about-me/ RTs welcome. I love you all. Yes, you too.

This is my last call before I close this one. I have already received oodles of wonderful pitches, so this is your last chance to have me take a look at your work. There are a few pitches I'm still getting around to so if you have pitched and I didn't reply yet, you should hear in the next few days.

I wrote a short comedic essay on why Pac-Man endures and how games no longer have universal appeal. makebad.games/pac-man-fucks/

Hello I am bad at Google. I'm trying to find an old advert where there is a white blonde woman in white lingerie and she's fed up because her boyfriend is playing a video game instead of paying attention to her. Think it's arcade but could be a console. I need to know if it's real. Please help.

Here are the last four games I've played! What are yours?

NEW OPPORTUNITY: Short fiction writer? Love the world of Heaven's Vault? ... then come play in the waters. We're looking to commission 20 short stories set in the Nebula for a new anthology. Paid, obvs. Full details and a link to the form on the blog: www.inklestudios.com/2026/10/24/t...

A rare Story Intern OPPORTUNITY - Undergraduate at Insomniac Games Not affiliated, shares welcome! job-boards.greenhouse.io/insomniac/jo...

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.

📣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...

Hey gamers! I'm thinking of creating a women-led luxury gaming magazine or book. I have a quick 4 question survey to gauge interest in it. Please fill it out even if it's a "not for me" it would be hugely helpful. Also please share so I can get more data! forms.gle/ZD9Gen7C4foe...

🍁 Attention freelance journalists 🍁 Canada's @nationalobserver.com is looking for your pitches. We have a healthy freelance budget (think potential travel), and are looking to fund interesting, ambitious reporting that dives deep into Canada's climate, energy, and politics.

This has had an amazing response so far, but I would love to push for over 100 responses before making any decisions.

🚨 FOLKS PLEASE SHARE 🚨 The wonderful team at @pockettactics.com are all facing redundancy, and considering how Ruby and the gang kept PT alive and thriving during... THESE times, they all deserve your support Please help as these talented folks look for new roles, and anyone hiring look below 👇

It will only take a minute and I would love to get more data!

Hey gamers! I'm thinking of creating a women-led luxury gaming magazine or book. I have a quick 4 question survey to gauge interest in it. Please fill it out even if it's a "not for me" it would be hugely helpful. Also please share so I can get more data! forms.gle/ZD9Gen7C4foe...

Ratatan is out today and you owe it to yourself to go buy it. It's an absolute bargain, rammed full of creativity, and projects like this deserve attention, praise and ultimately more funding. RIP Japan Studio. www.thebiglead.com/ratatan-revi...

An explanation on why Big Walk isn't available on Xbox. bigwalk.game/xbox

Are you a video game professional working on something RAD and UPLIFTING? My first days writing for Vertical Slice have been filled with preposterously downbeat and altogether maddening stories. The news cycle is what it is, but I would love to get some good/fun/silly news on the feed. HMU!

This is huge everyone should support work like this.

Pony Island is literally free on Steam right now and it's a cornerstone of excellent gaming. You owe it to yourself to download it. It's incredible stuff.

🚨 Are you an indie developer who's recently received Government funding for your game? I'd love to speak to you about your experience! My DM's are open, but also feel free to email me: 📩 thwaitesannsarah [at] gmail [dot] com Reposts appreciated!

We have 2 feral kittens in at the moment and it's amazing how simultaneously adorable and vicious they can be. I have to treat Bela's eye while she tries to end me the entire time and then I'll just look at her and she's like...

Unrelated to anything but like have the tech companies explained why the icon for Claude is a butthole? it seems everyone has just accepted that as normal. If you accept a butthole icon you'll accept AI is the future? Like a Nigerian prince scam? That's all I got

We're hiring! We're looking for a Writer and Narrative Designer to join the Fallen London team at a senior or mid level. This position is permanent, remote, and full time, which for us means 35 hours a week. #GamesJobs

Hi, I'm looking to speak to people who have left games journalism in the last few years and have gone onto do something else. DMs are open, or luke@aftermath.site, thanks!

Are you or have you ever been a narrative designer (as your official job title)? I would like to interview you for a video! Pls reply to this if you’re interested ❤️.

Games and tech freelancers : I am once again asking for freelance pitches for PC hardware features (not reviews or guides, sorry!) on RPS. Email's in bio, genAI users need not apply (it's much, much easier to spot than you think)

The Guardian is doing some major hiring right now! If you have 2-3 years' experience in journalism, media and/or content creation, you can apply for the Digital Journalism Scheme - full time roles including 20% training time, £48k pa workwithus.theguardian.com/digital-jour...

In recent years, the media has quietly begun to change the way in which it writes about Bobby Kotick, the former CEO of Activision Blizzard. PMG investigates how Kotick used the threat of defamation to reshape his legacy in the games business, one article at a time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKwp...

I don't know why today is bisexual day. We all know that bisexuality first emerged on July 17, 1995.

My best friend asked for honest feedback on her cooking. I said that she needed more liquid in the sauce before putting it in the oven because it was too dry. My partner said it was weird that I gave such precise feedback. What does the internet hivemind think?

📣 [Job Opportunity] I'm currently looking for a Lore Writer for a contract position to write and produce a digital lore book for a famed AA shooter. If you've experience in this field, or know someone who would be a good fit, please DM me. #videogamejobs #videogames #gamejobs

any video, 3d blender person want a quick gig? I need basically a non poop version of this logo for our studio hit me up if u know any1 or are that person thanks love u ( i made this in blender and im just not equipped to make it good )

I got to try out Alien Isolation 2. The prologue was too UI heavy and hand-holdy for me, but I think the team will smash it by the final game. www.thebiglead.com/alien-isolat...

I'm making videos for foster cats hoping to get adopted now.