Rachel Samples

Y'all remember when Litten stood up? Yeah, that's why I don't trust Pokémon Starter designs until I see the final evolution, and why you shouldn't either. destructoid.com/this-is-a-publ…

I reviewed @GalaxyGrovegame's Town to City, and I loved the sheer number of customization options the game gives you. It's a great entry into the city-builder genre—though not without flaws—and I'm excited to see its development through early access.. See my full review on Dtoid:

Been keeping an eye on this one for a while! @WeatherFell's Windswept is adorable and oh so fun to play. If you're like me and love 2d platformers, I recommend you try out the demo during Steam Next Fest! destructoid.com/this-retro-ins…

Remember going to midnight release parties for games? Me too. I miss those days. But also, I don't. Like, at all. READ MORE: destructoid.com/midnight-relea…

Our staff writer @mountain_Duwe reflects on aging, gaming, and the stories behind the shelves in his webcam backdrop, a powerful reminder that every collectible holds a memory 📷

@LeaderGrev Dirty Projectors is a name I haven't heard in a *long* time, maybe since high school — brb, going down a rabbit hole of nostalgia

Tweet for nobody but I thought Dirty Projectors had completely gone off the deep end bc the lyrics to their first single were just the words from a climate change book set to music but they've actually made a completely beautiful/insane (??) album of chamber orchestra music (???)

@marnesports It was great getting to work with you! Can't wait to see who you interview next😁

Rachel took a chance on me when I was at a pretty low point in my life. Will forever be grateful for the teachings and allowing me to be part of the best editorial in esports!

I'm moving over to @destructoid as the Editor in Chief there, and I'm so excited to join that talented team! Be on the lookout for what we've got planned — plenty of cool stuff on the way soon ;)

Digital media hasn't always been easy, but those will forever be some of the coolest and most passionate people I’ve worked with. Lots of learning lessons, but the writers and editors there made me a better ed, manager, and all-around person—and I couldn't be more grateful.

Last week was my final week as Managing Editor of Dot Esports. Dot was one of the first sites I joined in 2019 when I started my esports career. Out of everything from my time at Dot, though, I’m most proud of the team and all we accomplished in the last six years!

Today I forgot the numpad code for making an em dash and had to look it up—can I even call myself a writer anymore?

@GGSnavely I think you're underestimating impact of the environment in which TF2 released. There were other shooters it competed against in the same window. Campaign is by far the most consumable aspect for non-mech FPS fans, and with its praise, a more coordinated TF3 could do very well

@rbsamples I'd love a good long FPS campaign for a change but we're waging war against corporate revenue projections there

@GGSnavely Make it campaign-first, MP-second. Problem solved

@rbsamples I still think it would be cool to make TF3 but people have to be honest with themselves on how successful those games were compared to Apex

@GGSnavely >:(

Titanfall 3 would be cool and yes the games are critically acclaimed because they are good with one of the best FPS campaigns to exist to boot. But they started making Apex for a reason

How to bring players back to Apex Legends; - Make Titanfall 3 - Fin

@jeroheath @Challies11 One shade of shit still has bodily autonomy rights for women, though

@Challies11 @rbsamples Different shades of shit, basically

Our generation has been completely screwed financially and now those parents/grandparents who have worked hard to save for inheritance to pass on when they’re gone are going to get hit hard

@Challies11 My fam and I be eyeing Canada like 👀

Not a day goes by where I don’t think about emigrating

@AithusaHere Happy birthday!! What fun to get to celebrate it at Worlds!

It's #Worlds2024 day! Oh and also my birthday... and since I'm taking a day off work, every drama or big announcement is going to happen today. Also a penta at Worlds for sure🫣

@isaacmcintyre @esports @lolesports @TaffyAU Great news! You guys are going to kill it over there

Joined @Esports ✍️ Ongoing @LoLesports coverage a big aim but keen to tear into esports/competitive gaming across every beat again Staying as an 🇦🇺 duo with @TaffyAU too 🙌

And the big @DrDisrespect comeback stream went about as expected — big numbers, bigger swings from the Two Time, and a whole lot of questions marks about why so many are still supporting an entertainer like this. My op-ed for @DotEsports dotesports.com/streaming/news…