We have picked out a handful of gaming-related accounts that we expect are value a observe — individuals who tweet skeet (yeah, we’re not likely down with that unofficial lingo, both) fascinating, game-related stuff and have a tendency to maintain issues constructive. You will discover a mixture of trade people, developer/writer groups, video games media individuals, and podcasters. You might be following a few of these elsewhere, however we needed to provide them a Bluesky sign increase and spotlight that increasingly gaming persons are having fun with the blue hue. And now you may publish gifs and ship DMs and every little thing.
We’re nonetheless on Twitter, after all — it is nonetheless stuffed with pretty individuals, it is simply tougher than ever to see them by means of every little thing else being thrown onto your feed. You’ll find the doomscroll discourse on Bluesky if you happen to go searching for it (and the gaming information proper now could be bleak), however we’re right here immediately to concentrate on stuff that makes us smile moderately than cry.
We’ll embody every account’s bio description, and you may click on on the headers to test them out your self.
Onwards, alphabetically!
Notice. We should always flag up high that you’re going to discover a number of accounts right here for podcasts we love with feeds which are not massively lively past new episode notifications. The podcasts are nice, although, so you may forgive us, will not you?… You will not!? Complaints to the standard handle.
Additionally, tell us within the feedback if you happen to’ve acquired different suggestions — we might like so as to add to this checklist over time and construct up a repository of pretty individuals.
8-4 Play
8-4 is a Tokyo-based localisation agency chargeable for a number of the finest work within the discipline, with a wealthy historical past of Nintendo work below its belt, too. For those who loved video games like NieR: Automata, Hearth Emblem: Awakening, Xenoblade Chronicles X, Unicorn Overlord, and Dragon’s Dogma, you’ve got acquired these of us to thank for the glowing localisation. The podcast sometimes touches on the corporate’s work, however often it is discussions on current releases and gaming information with a Japanese perspective. The entire members and friends are value following — give the ‘forged a hear for his or her handles.
Whereas we could lament the demise of E3, far and away the most important casualty was 8-4’s E3 Hype Practice episodes. Even with out that annual choo-choo pick-me-up, this is among the finest gaming podcasts on the market.
Each different week, tune in to 8-4 Play for discuss Japan, video video games, and Japanese video video games, straight from the 8-4 workplaces in lovely downtown Tokyo.
Akfamilyhome
We’ll exit on a limb and assume you want cool Nintendo stuff, by which case Akfamilyhome delivers with neat Nintendo-related movies and basic good chat and cheer.
Additionally, if you happen to’re trying to half with a duplicate of Waterworld on Digital Boy, you understand who to contact.
Video maker, Nintendo collector, occasional artist. It is ‘A-Okay’, not ‘ack’.
Earlier than Mario
The Earlier than Mario weblog has all the time been nice for Nintendistas intrigued by the historical past of the corporate, and this account covers it, because it does on Twitter.
Weblog and guide about Nintendo toys and video games from 1889 to the early Nineteen Eighties; from earlier than Mario.
(+ occasional transgression into issues newer)
Capcom Official / Artworks II
Does what it says on the tin — an official account that posts Capcom paintings, as on Twitter. What’s to not like?
Good day there! That is the official account of the Capcom Paintings Staff.
Digital Eclipse
House to Mike Mika, Chris Kohler, Drew Scanlon, and lots of different nice individuals, this studio was just lately acquired by Atari and is producing a number of the most fun software program wherever — particularly for lovers of retro and anybody eager about gaming historical past and preservation. That be us. And nearly actually you, too.
We give gaming’s historical past the respect it deserves. Devs of the Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, Wizardry: PGMO, Atari 50, TMNT: The Cowabunga Assortment, The Making of Karateka, the Gold Grasp Collection, DE Arcade & extra. Go to us at digitaleclipse.com!
Gaming Alexandria
A great deal of nice retro gaming materials and peripheral treats from the oldsters at Gaming Alexandria. For those who’re not the form of one that enjoys hi-res scans of Adventures of Lolo Famicom field artwork…why are you even right here!?
Official bsky account for Gaming Alexandria. Web site devoted to preserving video video games.
Hidetaka Suehiro (SWERY)
The Lethal Premonition director and White Owls CEO posts in English on varied matters, together with video games, movies, cats, and single malts.
CEO of White Owls Inc.
I am creating distinctive, spirited work based mostly on the slogan: From Osaka to all of YOU world wide!
Jeff Gerstmann (The Jeff Gerstmann Present)
A veteran video games journalist from the ’90s and co-founder of Big Bomb, Jeff left GB a few years again and has been helming his eponymous present ever since. Overlaying current releases, retro developments, and information, he makes commanding a mic solo for a number of hours look extremely simple. Test him out for knowledgeable opinions, retro love, an unlimited and ongoing ranked NES recreation checklist, and the very hottest of takes on all of the video video games (and the wrestling and the vitality drinks).
I’ve been on the web since 1992, ship assist
Jeremy Parish
A retro-focused ex-games journo (and certainly a Retronaut — additionally on Bluesky), Jeremy Parish might be acquainted to anybody with an curiosity in old-school Nintendo. He is at present over at Restricted Run heading up their print output, so if you happen to’re after clever chat on quite a lot of gaming matters (try his wonderful Video Works collection whilst you’re at it), he is a refined fellow and refined observe.
Additionally an authority on good gin.
Retronauts Co-Host, NES Works Producer, Restricted Run Ebook Man, and Occasional Human. Didn’t invent the phrase “Metroidvania.” He/him.
Julian “Jaz” Rignall
C’mon, it is Jaz Rignall, individuals — godfather of British video games journalism and a stand-up chap in addition. Try to be following JR already.
Taking part in video video games since 1976.
Writing about them since 1983.
Kimimi (Kimimi The Sport-Consuming She-Monster)
Kimimi has been writing wonderful deep dives on video games throughout all platforms (actually, all the platforms) for a few years now as a contributor to a bunch of gaming websites (together with this one). Her web site Kimimi The Sport-Consuming She-Monster is an unlimited treasure trove of labor — from lengthy reads to very lengthy reads — that is a pleasure to dip into with a espresso, whether or not you are into video games outdated or new.
Yep, *that* Kimimi. Hello and/or sorry
She/they 🏳️🌈
Freelance author – rent me!
Contributing author @ PC Gamer
Come smother your self in uncommon/retro/rareretro/bizarre/regular/enthusiastic gaming goodness.
Necrosoft Video games
The Demonschool devs and residential of Brandon Sheffield, we’re very a lot wanting ahead to their subsequent recreation, which lastly acquired a Friday thirteenth September launch date on the weekend. Following them on Bluesky was an alternative choice to after we weren’t observing our PR inbox hoping for launch date information.
Necrosoft Video games makes tiny entertainments in your enjoyable receptacles. Hyper Gunsport out now! Demonschool out 2024.
