Very pleased to announce I've joined PREMIER as a freelance Senior Account Executive - although you may have guessed from my first press release yesterday!
Very excited to start my PR journey with such a wonderful team and have the opportunity to stay in the games industry.
In possibly my last gaming commission, I wrote about Marathon and what it does well, what needs work ahead of launch, and why I think it’ll find a place alongside others in the genre.
www.techradar.com/gaming/marat...
Is Pokopia and Marathon the closest we’ll get to the double whammy of Animal Crossing and Doom Eternal happening again?
Had a very successful #marathonthegame session with @jameswright-uk.bsky.social and @robertesom.bsky.social this evening - roll on launch!
Despite being a big ol' fraidy cat, I'm getting caught up in the Resi hype.
There is no way I'd make it through the opening hour, and yet...
I'll still be freelancing in tech and fitness content (and finishing off some final commissions), because I simply love to write, but I'm also so, so excited to move onto the next step of my journey.
From Gamescom, to my first bylines on sites like IGN and Eurogamer, to esports tournaments and world-exclusives, to literally losing my hair over stats in the darker times, it's never been boring - and I'm so grateful to everyone I've met along the way.
I've been to Canada, Romania, Germany, the USA, and even Singapore - all places I simply wouldn't have had the chance to go without the support of an industry that took me in when I felt I offered so little, and showed me I could do so much.
I moved into the industry at 29, had to learn fast, and think I made a pretty good go of it - all while raising a family.
I've worked as a news writer, guides writer, editor, and all the way up to EIC, and I'm so grateful for the opportunities I've had to do a job that my younger self would have given anything for.
Feeling quite reflective today. I'm so excited to be able to announce my next move soon, but I'm leaving games media after seven years.
Finally splashed out on some stash tabs for Path of Exile 2 and they've changed my life. Genuinely spending so much less time messing around with my currencies now, and I have a Unique collection to flick through! What a world.
Can’t remember the last time I was this nervous for a NLD. That Arsenal squad, on paper, should win, but new manager bounce and this being a derby means it’s hard to call. COYG.
Appreciate you, DB!
Catching up on the love folks have shown me the last few days.
So grateful - I’m lucky enough to work with some amazing teams for freelance, and I hope to have some news about next steps soon.
Need an experienced writer/editor/content strategist? Let’s chat!
Been working on something near and dear to my heart for IGN, but for now, here’s the latest Magic Market Watch.
www.ign.com/articles/mag...
Thank you bud, have dropped Miranda a reintroduction after my guides there last year 🙂
Catch me at Tom's Guide covering Steam Deck stock!
www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handh...
I'm Daryl, a freelance writer, speaker, and author!
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As a bonus treat, here's me at IGN writing about the Turtle Power Commander Precon.
www.ign.com/articles/mag...
bsky.app/profile/lloy...
Shouldn’t have to be said, but anyone trying to score points over industry layoffs needs to take a look at themselves
Rough day, but I DID get to write about Magic: The Gathering’s new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set.
www.escapistmagazine.com/reviews/magi...
Oh Cat I am so sorry to hear this. You did amazing things there ❤️
Sad to say that my role at The Escapist is up for redundancy. Looking for further roles in games media or PR, and am also very available for freelance opportunities and mock reviews!
Been a bit quiet recently because things have been *chaotic*.
Between parenting, settling into the new job, trying to spend time with my wife and working all hours, I’m mindful I’ve not been responding to PR emails as much as I usually would.
Will do better, folks!
Away for the weekend, little one and the wife fell asleep early, and thanks to the Xbox Ally X I was able to play Destiny and Path of Exile 2 on the go.
Has some software quirks (as Windows handhelds tend to do), but really impressed - even as a longtime Steam Deck user.
My son woke me up super early today so no gym because I want to snooze. Here’s one from yesterday instead.
Also, covering this live, even late in the evening, was a delight. I love Diablo, man.
www.escapistmagazine.com/diablo4-diab...
Didn't spot it mentioned but DIablo 2 is now on Steam.
store.steampowered.com/app/2536520/...
