Austin Wood
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Game journalist. Senior writer at @Gamesradar . Previously on @pcgamer , @ign , @rockpapershot , @eurogamer . Emails: austin.wood @futurenet .com
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Who among us had a bigger 2019 than feral hogs
Feral hogs find and destroy cocaine worth $22,000 hidden in woods
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Wise words from
@darksoulstoilet
:
"The energy of a weird toilet and that of a Soulsborne map are very similar, I think they are both moments when you are helpless and you can get scared easily."
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I have nothing to promote so here's some life advice from me, a stranger on Twitter, the best source of life advice:
- Support local businesses
- Whitelist good sites in your ad blocker
- Sleep on everything you write and read it the next day
- Be kind to people, including you
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I spoke to
@SettledRS
about the making and rise of Swampletics, the best
@OldSchoolRS
series in ages - and quite possibly ever - for
@pcgamer
. Very pleased with how this came out.
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Finally had time to get this mammoth interview out. Much more than just Lightfall details in here. Thanks to
@joegoroth
and
@DJMcAuliffe
for their insight.
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We've had rough launches as long as we've had online games, and it feels like the same questions come up every launch. Why did this happen, and why did it take so long to fix? For
@GamesRadar
I spoke to several devs about why these games are so tricky.
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@MeghanNeathway
@wildlova
@Q13FOX
And even if it wasn't the only cause of death, it's still gross and sad
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This is simply one of my favorite stories, ever. My weekend with The Runescape lifers:
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Rare personal tweet.
Both my parents have COVID. Mom had a chest x-ray today, dad is in his 60s. Both are coughing. I'm immensely worried about them.
I'm praying to a god I don't believe in. I'll take whatever thoughts, prayers, or vibes you have left.
Wear a mask. Stay home.
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Here it is: the big Unity dev report. Many thanks to all the developers who spoke to me and my colleagues for this story. Hard to remember the last industry issue that got such intense and universal backlash.
We spoke to 10 developers about Unity's newly announced install fee, and they all agreed it's catastrophically bad news for people making games, and by extension, people who want to play good games
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@ThatSamWinkler
That level is one of my favorite sections in any game, because half the bloodied drawings are so blaringly cutesy they may as well say "here's a picture of me and my friends and family with all our organs intact, I hope that doesn't change" for all the subtlety of it
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This was, fittingly, a nightmare to prepare between a million other stories and events, but I'm super pleased with how it came out. Thanks to
@tomfromtheweb
as well as Brian Frank and Rob Adams for their time and input.
The big Destiny 2 interview: Season of the Haunted is a series of important firsts for Year 5
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Seen so much bad games journalism today that I have to call some out. This image is a console mock-up which is totally unrelated to what this story's about: photos of an alleged prototype for a black DualSense (which we already know won't exist at launch). Transparently dishonest
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Oh shit I almost forgot to mention this:
After five years of freelancing, I'm now a full-time staff writer at
@GamesRadar
. I'm thrilled to have a permanent home, especially since it's filled with cool people I really enjoy working with.
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@tha_rami
With all three platform holders on the list, he has no choice but to stop playing games entirely
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It's a good day to share this article again
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@tha_rami
@DestinyTheGame
Successfully porting the friggin Halo magnum has got to be one of the greatest feats in FPS history. Destiny's combat is like a bee; anything that passes through it somehow comes out better.
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Forgot to mention: I'm a senior writer at GamesRadar now. Turns out it's like being a staff writer, but with more seniority.
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@alyssa_merc
plotting to take down the senior student who's immune to poison and stealth by using his fear of spiders to embarrass him in front of his friends, thereby crippling him socially and making him temporarily vulnerable to an instant kill
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"Journalist mode" would be beating the whole DLC not just offline, but on an island with access to no information, and then giving it a glowing score because mama didn't raise no bitch
Most Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree mods just make the DLC easier, including a "Journalist mode," which lets you take 50% less damage.
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COVID update: my dad is well past it, and despite my mom's best efforts to make things harder by refusing to rest, she's safely turned the corner as well. My sister and I are still symptom-free, thankfully.
Again: wear a mask, keep your distance, and stay home.
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Unbelievably low minimum specs! And the recommended isn't that steep either. I wonder what resolution/FPS these are rated for?
Here's the hardware required to play
#Cyberpunk2077
on PC. So happy we can finally share these!
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This is a good point that I want to add to. New writers are usually freelancers, and finding breaking news takes time freelancers often can't afford, plus big news takes connections new writers don't often have. But you can find NEW stories in communities and games you know well.
People often ask me how to get into games journalism. The surest way to get noticed? Break news. News always moves the needle, as it has again today. At Kotaku, we're not exactly masters of getting traffic for, say, game tips. But when we dig and break news, readers show up.
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Developers, publishers, PR: for the love of all that is holy, send review codes early and set embargoes that give people time to play your game without rushing through it. An unreasonably tight turnaround hurts everyone.
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I really, really enjoyed Metro Exodus. My review for
@GamesRadar
:
Metro Exodus review: “Not only the best Metro yet, it's one of the best shooters in years”
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Hey, an industry discussion I can properly participate in.
A few times a year, I lecture on freelance writing at my old university, and I always lead with these two slides. This is stuff I wanted to see when I started.
Important context in thread.
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That's a wrap on Ghost of Tsushima. Great finale, and a great start to the weekend. I have a few tiny-big problems with it (mostly camera related), but the presentation is immaculate and I got sucked in. Reckon it's a 4/5 for me.
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It's that time of year again: time to recognize that day-one server issues are inevitable, and that it's the response to them that matters most.
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@samusisawesome
Gonna be hard to find a PC he can use because both Intel and AMD have supported BLM, not to mention Microsoft and Apple
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Risk of Rain 2 impressions:
1) Wisps can burn in hell
2) Those bell things that shoot spikes can burn with the wisps
3) The magma worm can burn my face off and I hate him
4) I was gonna play The Division 2 all weekend but I played Risk of Rain 2 instead and can't stop send help
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I'm updating the list of the best indie games of 2019 (and beyond) at
@GamesRadar
. Bombard me with cool games I may have missed or that you feel deserve a look - anything that was released or will be released in 2019 or 2020!
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i love xenoblade chronicles, warts and all, but holy fuck this UI
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@DattosDestiny
I couldn't believe it when I went to bed, woke up, and you were still raiding. Mad props for that determination.
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I am quickly becoming a walking, talking Genshin Impact version of the FF14 free trial copy pasta
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February 2022 can only be interpreted as a coordinated assault on guides writers
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As many Souls newcomers try to get into Elden Ring, I want to talk to you, game devs, about your approach to tutorials, and how effectively (or ineffectively) you think Elden Ring conveys and teaches its features and rules. DMs are open, email's in my bio! Shares appreciated etc
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Well, looks like I'm about to buy Bayonetta for the fourth time and Vanquish for the third time. A reminder: play these games.
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@FraserIBrown
@MckKirk
An actual comment: "Game development is not nearly as complex as you're thinking it is. And especially when it comes to your example of the balance of a first person shooter. Balance of a first person shooter is almost purely math."
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On a scale of E3 to Fall Guys, how good are you at social media?
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My schedule and coworkers at
@GamesRadar
are amazing, but hoo boy did I overwork myself as a games freelancer. My best-paid month about killed me. It 100% wasn't worth the money. Free time is important, and you do your best work when you aren't stressed. Be kind to yourself.
We really need to talk more about crunch in games journalism. Because it's totally a thing, and not just at "content mills." I'm reminded of IGN's Anthem review, which involved pushing out 40+ hours just to review the game before it was no longer competitively viable for views.
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Hey that's cool, I wonder who EDGE recruited to share some exclusive Final Shape insights, Year 10 news, and Year 11 embers. Just to pull something out of a hat, maybe some details on the next Exotic mission too. Sounds like it'd be fun to work on for your first EDGE appearance.
In Edge 399 we go yokai hunting with an exclusive look at Kemuri, the extraordinary debut from
@unseentokyo
. Also inside:
@DestinyTheGame
beyond The Final Shape, a visit to
@RevSoftGames
, and reviews including Still Wakes The Deep. Available now:
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Been fascinated by the boom in co-op shooters, so this was a real treat to put together.
Left 4 Dead's creators have revived and improved the best parts of the iconic shooter for a new generation
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I emerge from my news to bring you this feature. Thanks to
@DarkestDungeon
@SuperMeatBoy
and
@ImageForm
folks for their input
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@MartinNebelong
I spoke to the original environment artist yesterday, and ahead of our story shared this video with him. His response: "I've just seen it, it's really cool. Can't believe I have fanart now."
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My favorite character in The Division was Manhattan itself, so for
@GamesRadar
I looked into the making of The Division 2's Washington, DC. Super cool stuff.
How The Division 2 turned Washington into a breathtaking post-pandemic playground
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Here it is! A big one. Bravely Default 2 is one of the best JRPGs I've played. Absolutely stellar start to finish. My review for GR:
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The latest Epic Games Store exclusive is a whole dang studio
Epic just bought the Rocket League studio, here's what it means for the Steam version
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This game was amazing full stop
Peter Jackson’s King Kong was the most innovative game of its console generation
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@Manzanico3
@FOXHOUNDER1014
@Crotch_Burglar
A cheat that was released weeks after their review was published?
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If you're a game developer who's been affected by the Unity install fee news, or you simply have Some Thoughts on the situation, I want to hear from you for a story. DMs open, or reach me at austin dot wood at future net dot com.
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Needed to dip back into Ori and the Will of the Wisps several times this week to get screenshots or double-check small things, and wow I already miss playing that game
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I'm playing Destiny 2 regularly again, and it's fun, but I've got capital-T Thoughts on the position and value of Power as a system.
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@duckvalentine
the dirty laundry publicly aired in this latest exchange is some of the best in recent history. theater-worthy drama here
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@MH_Canta
I feel like this kind of environmental stuff is what the devs wanted us to do, but mons like Kushala are still needlessly annoying imo
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Sonic Frontiers reviews are finally out and as mixed as expected, so here's a throwback to the best DM among the many I received after my preview from the summer
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@MH_Canta
Her incompatibility with Beidou and Electro Traveler is a big buzzkill. The fact that Xingqiu's burst works properly gives me hope that they can adjust those abilities so she is more fluid.
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It's that time of year again: time to ponder why Destiny 2 doesn't feel that great right now
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@CoolGuyGames
Overjoyed to see easy one-hit kills get the axe, excited to live in a world where Warlocks are allowed to melee, VERY concerned that Silence and Squall is going to be the first live Super in almost every game.
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It's finally here! The Zelda: TOTK dev roundtable I wanted to read and therefore had to write. Thanks to all the devs featured (whose profiles I've linked where possible) for their time and insight.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is going to shape games for years to come. We asked 23 game developers across the industry what makes it so important
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Today I'm joining
@futureusunion
in a two-hour walkout as we push for a fair, finalized contract after more than a year of bargaining.
#futureprimedayshutdown
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Thanks for all the love on my previous tweet.
Mom's x-rays showed no pneumonia, but scarring from previous pneumonia is making this harder, and she's got a steady fever. Dad's feeling much better with relatively few symptoms.
Taking it one day at a time.
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