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James Troughton

James Troughton

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Executive Editor, TheGamer

Newcastle upon Tyne

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LGBTQ+, Film Movies, Politics Tech,Gaming

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I do not write about spirits.

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Total articles 4392

  • "It's A Win-Win As You Get Twice The Amount Of Oblivion This Year": Skyblivion Is Still On Track For 2025 Despite Official Remaster

    By James Troughton Verified| TheGamer Verified Despite the official Oblivion remaster being confirmed yesterday, Skyblivion isn't deterred. The fan-made remake is still on track to launch in 2025, as project lead K Rebel says the news "changes nothing".

    By James Troughton Verified · TheGamer

    Apr. 16, 2025

  • I Can't Wait To See How Half-Life 3 Reimagines Valve's Worst Level

    By James Troughton Verified| TheGamer Verified Xen was a huge disappointment in the original Half-Life. The action-packed, thrilling three-pronged war unfolding in Black Mesa was suddenly replaced by tedious platforming across a barren void, grinding momentum to a halt. The game never really picked up Steam (wahey) again after we washed up on the interdimensional shores of this strange borderworld, so it’s hardly surprising that it left such a sour taste — even Gabe Newell looks back on it with regret.

    By James Troughton Verified · TheGamer

    Apr. 19, 2025

  • After Just One Week, This Popular New Feature Has Already Been Removed From Assassin's Creed Shadows

    By James Troughton Verified| TheGamer Verified Ubisoft has temporarily deactivated the multi-sell feature "due to some unexpected issues". Players reported running into crashes, namely when trying to sell loot as Naoe. However, the feature will return "in an upcoming patch" as Ubisoft works to fix the issue. Last week, Ubisoft finally added the multi-sell feature to Assassin's Creed Shadows, letting you pawn your loot in bulk, rather than having to click through every item one by one.

    By James Troughton Verified · TheGamer

    Apr. 16, 2025

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TheGamer

TheGamer is a digital gaming publication established in 2017 and operates under Valnet Inc. in Montreal. With a team of approximately 94–153 employees, the company generates an estimated $6 million in annual revenue. Initially focused on listicles and basic guides, TheGamer shifted its strategy post-2020 to emphasize quality editorial content, in-depth analysis, and a strong voice. TheGamer offers a variety of content, including detailed game guides and walkthroughs, breaking news on game releases and industry trends, critical reviews of games and hardware, and long-form features exploring gaming culture and history. The publication targets a global gaming audience through various social media platforms, engaging directly with gamers and fostering community interaction. TheGamer stands out in the competitive landscape by blending practical guides with cultural commentary, catering to both casual and hardcore gamers.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

+1 514-733-1010

Founded: 2017