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noahestey.bsky.social
Freelance Writer, FGC Scrublord. Words in Start Menu | Unwinnable | Dangerous to Go Alone. 日本語も大丈夫です。
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World Record Verifier: So… trying to break the record for world’s largest feet? Me: Yeah, my dad is the current record holder so I’m trying to follow in his footsteps Record Verifier: Well then, you’ve got some pretty big shoes to fill.

While most of my articles revolve around examining a game's mechanics or secrets, it was nice to write about how a game has affected me personally thanks to my article @itsdtga.bsky.social Make sure you give it, and the other articles for issue 3 a read! dangeroustogoalone.site/alan-wake-wo...

If you have never heard the theme song for the 90’s fantastic four tv series, do yourself a favor and listen to it.

@marvel-rivals.bsky.social has announced plans to release a new character every month and a half. In for the sake of roster diversity and unique games play, does this mean we will get a rare playable appearance of Charles Xavier?

If you'd like to experience nuclear cringe at the first freelance pitch I ever sent, then boy do I have the newsletter for you... postmode.substack.com/p/what-ive-l...

Crazy Taxi Returns To AGDQ After 10 Year Absence With The Help Of A Live Backing Band.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN LOS ANGELES: If you’re looking to get involved with volunteer efforts in LA, please check out this list provided by Mutual Aid LA:

ICYMI: "It’s a feeling that many competitive fighting gamers may not care for, but does that truly matter?" @noahestey.bsky.social explains what lets arena fighter games thrive amid disapproval from much of the fighting game community:

"It’s a feeling that many competitive fighting gamers may not care for, but does that truly matter?" @noahestey.bsky.social explains what lets arena fighter games thrive amid disapproval from much of the fighting game community:

I know arena fighters are often looked down upon by the FGC, but I had a blast writing about their history for @unwinnable.com while reminding myself not to take games too seriously. unwinnable.com/2025/01/08/a...

I'm looking to speak with VR devs/publishers (anonymously or otherwise) for an in-depth view about the current state of the Quest/Horizon Store; we'd like to get a better idea of how things are looking for studios in 2025. If you're interested, my email is hstockdale [at] uploadvr [dot] com.

Remember when Chuck Norris jokes were the pinnacle of comedy? Man, the internet was so simple back then.

The fact there’s an official PlayStation pop-up in Akihabara using mascots that have not been relevant for at least a decade but remain beloved while current faces of the brand are nowhere to be seen is telling of why they’re struggling to connect in Japan nowadays With an exception: Astro Bot

Following the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 roundups, writers deconstruct the year with short stories. This was 2024, told by 102 people. intothespine.com/2024/12/30/s...

It’s been a banner year for JRPGs and Mike “Mitch @tolkoto.com” Minotti. Let's round up some of his favourites so that he can bask in their glory! www.startmenu.co.uk/home/winter-...

I’m a huge Indiana Jones fan, and playing video game archeologist while writing about the franchise was a blast!

With Indiana Jones And The Great Circle seeing great success Noah Estey is here take a look back at where Indy’s 3D digital adventures started as he examines The Infernal Machine. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/winter-...

OMW to the movie theater. This big guy is cravin some Kraven!

Me forcing myself to play a game for an article: man, this sucks Me writing my first draft: man, I suck. Me cleaning up and editing said draft: oh yeah, that’s why I like doing this.

You would think Shirley Temple is a huge deal with how often we saw commercials for the box set as kids, yet I’ve never seen the series on any streaming service.

Started reading @skybound.bsky.social’s new transformers comic. In an era of sympathetic/logical villains, it’s great to read something where the villains are unjustifiably awful. Sometimes it’s nice to have a real reason to root for the good guys.

Hiya folks! We made a handy list of fine folks who have written for and supported us over the years. go.bsky.app/D2q2ACA

Well I’ve seen a lot of people giving their GOTY nominee predictions, so I guess I’ll join in Metaphor: Refantazio Balatro Astrobot Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erd Tree Helldivers 2 Black Myth: Wukong

Friends, I need your help. I've been trying to find a new Job for the last 12 months in order to move into our very first home (my fiancé and I) and after over 400 applications I'm yet to succeed. At this stage, I'll do any kind of work remotely. TTRPG related would be a dream! But not essential 💖

Everyone talking about favorite anime/games/movies/ books is so two days ago. What’s y’all’s favorite primate?

Have finally had the chance to subscribe to this, but I've had the pleasure of writing for Startmenu in the past, and it's one of the most wonderful things happening right now in our industry, and incredibly important to a healthy games media! patreon.com/startmenu?ut...

I should probably make my first post something professional so editors will be more likely to give me opportunities and also show that I'm not a bot.