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David Silbert

@David_Silbert

Founding Editor at @punishedbacklog. Bylines at @thisisinsider, @money, @epicgames, @unwinnable, and @predictiveindex. #BlackLivesMatter (he/him)

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Been a while since I've posted here. Lots of great @PunishedBacklog stuff in the cooker! Check out our latest reviews and features over on the site: punishedbacklog.com.
The Punished Backlog - Video Game News, Reviews, and Features

The Punished Backlog - Video Game News, Reviews, and Features

The Punished Backlog covers the latest and greatest video games. From empassioned op-eds to crunchy critiques, we've got you covered.

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The Daily Show InDecision Desk Alert: In Texas, Ken Paxton is too ugly to call
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@Atlus_WestNov 3
a tough vote to call
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Neera Tanden🌻 (@neeratanden) profile pictureNeera Tanden🌻
@neeratandenNov 1
Standing with Miker Rogers is a betrayal of everything Haley Stevens has fought for her entire career. It's also a betrayal of all of her supporters that believed in her. I hope @AbdulElSayed has a strong victory on Tuesday and that all Democrats and like-minded independents support vote for him.
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@hasanthehunNov 1
NEERA TANDEN AND CHUCK SCHUMERS HAND SELECTED CANDIDATE BTW. FOR THE LAST 8 MONTHS THE PARTY BOSSES HAVE BEEN SCREAMING AT US FOR DARING TO VOTE FOR REAL FIGHTERS. THEY NEVER STOPPED COMING AFTER US FOR HELPING DEFEAT AIPAC IN THE PRIMARY. ALL BECAUSE WE DARED TO CALL OUT HALEY FOR WHAT SHE WAS, AN ISRAEL FIRST REPUBLICAN. VOTE FOR MICHIGAN, VOTE FOR M4A, VOTE FOR LABOR UNIONS, VOTE AGAINST HATRED OF ALL FORMS, VOTE FOR ABDUL EL SAYED. WE WILL DEFEAT FASCISM IN THIS COUNTRY! NO MORE FASCIST COLLABORATION!! NO MORE CAPITULATION TO TRUMP!!
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Stevens says she’s for investing in Black owned businesses. “And that’s the policy that Mike’s going to take on,” Stevens says.
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Absolute 🤡 shit
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I am endorsing Mike Rogers for the United States Senate today.
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Nah stay over there, Neera. 🙄
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@neeratandenNov 1
Standing with Miker Rogers is a betrayal of everything Haley Stevens has fought for her entire career. It's also a betrayal of all of her supporters that believed in her. I hope @AbdulElSayed has a strong victory on Tuesday and that all Democrats and like-minded independents support vote for him.
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i condemn haley stevens
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New one from me!
The Punished Backlog (@PunishedBacklog) profile pictureThe Punished Backlog@PunishedBacklogOct 22
We're a big fan of developer One More Level, even if their previous games, #Ghostrunner 1 and 2, were a bit uneven at times. #ValorMortis is the latest example of the studio hitting great peaks, as well as unfortunate lows. Our review: punishedbacklog.com/valor-mo…
Valor Mortis Review: A Tactical Retreat - The Punished Backlog

Valor Mortis Review: A Tactical Retreat - The Punished Backlog

In our Valor Mortis review, learn why this first-person Soulslike action-platformer takes aim at too many influences to stand its ground.

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Katana ZERO DLC still coming, now "the size of a full sequel" gematsu.com/2026/10/katana-z…
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Jaylen Brown
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I love cats
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🇺🇸 BigBusiness #GWC2026E #PAXEast #PAXEast2026 #TimeCrisis
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Alex Pretti was murdered.
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@getnickwrightJan 24
What are we OK with?
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@getnickwrightJan 8
After the tragedy in Minnesota yesterday, I ask a very simple question: What are we OK with? I truly believe this is worth your time. Also, don’t argue in the comments. Don’t even read them.
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Hey @Penn - shame on you for bending the knee. #spineless #transrights
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@CNN1 Jul 2025
The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender athletes from female sports and erase swimmer Lia Thomas' records in a federal agreement. cnn.it/3I6LKEx
Trump administration releases $175 million in federal funding to Penn after transgender athletes...

Trump administration releases $175 million in federal funding to Penn after transgender athletes...

The University of Pennsylvania will block transgender athletes from female sports teams and erase the records set by swimmer Lia Thomas as part of an agreement with the federal government, the...

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@altersgame releases tomorrow! @amandajotien wrote what she thinks of @11bitstudios' new sci-fi survival management sim in our review. #TheAlters has addicting gameplay with an interesting story, a mix of #Severance meets Mickey 17. Read here: punishedbacklog.com/the-alte…
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SILKSONG DAY ONE THIS YEAR
The top half of the image shows the ROG Xbox Ally X with Hollow Knight: Silksong on screen. The bottom half shows the Leonardo Dicaprio pointing meme with the Xbox Game Pass logo covering his face.

ALT The top half of the image shows the ROG Xbox Ally X with Hollow Knight: Silksong on screen. The bottom half shows the Leonardo Dicaprio pointing meme with the Xbox Game Pass logo covering his face.

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While we're excited about the #NintendoSwitch2, it's the perfect time to pay tribute to its predecessor! Read our list of The 23 Best Games on the Nintendo Switch: punishedbacklog.com/best-nin… #videogames in the 🧵 thread!
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At a dark time for this industry, it's important to remember why we play games in the first place: to face setbacks, find new opportunities, and always hit continue. To honor game devs and journalists alike, here are our top 50 #videogames ever: punishedbacklog.com/best-vid…
The Top 50 Video Games of All Time - The Punished Backlog

The Top 50 Video Games of All Time - The Punished Backlog

Everyone likes making lists of their favorite video games, so we figured we'd do the same! Here are our top 50 video games of all time.

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Need something to look forward to this year? Check out our list of 17 #indiegames we're hyped to play in 2025! Sending good vibes to all the developers as they cross the finish line! There's so much to be excited about; titles in 🧵. Read our list here: punishedbacklog.com/most-ant…
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