Ironside Raven & Riot

Ironside Raven & Riot is an independent gaming media and creator brand built around the games, stories, and communities that make gaming worth talking about. From new releases and hands-on gameplay to reviews, industry news, events, and the occasional beautifully chaotic moment, IR&R delivers gaming coverage with personality and an unapologetic point of view. We’re here to play it, experience it, talk about it, and tell you what we actually think—no corporate voice, no manufactured hype. Just games, community, and a little bit of riot.

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About Ironside Raven & Riot

Our Mission

Ironside Raven & Riot exists to celebrate gaming in all its forms—from the worlds we disappear into and the stories that stay with us, to the communities built around them. Our mission is to create authentic gaming coverage through gameplay, reviews, new releases, industry news, events, and creator content while building a community where gamers can connect, discover, and share what they love.

Our Approach

We believe gaming coverage should sound like it comes from people who actually play games. IR&R approaches every title with curiosity, personality, and authenticity. We’ll celebrate what deserves celebrating, talk about what doesn’t work, and never manufacture enthusiasm for the sake of a headline. Whether we’re covering an anticipated release, discovering an indie gem, attending an event, or causing absolute chaos in-game, our voice stays ours.

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What We Cover

Gaming without the corporate bullshit.
From major releases to indie discoveries, IR&R covers the games, stories, creators, and experiences that catch our attention.

GAMEPLAY & FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Hands-on coverage, first looks, and the moments that make us say “okay… one more hour.”

REVIEWS
What worked. What didn’t. What we loved. What made us want to throw the controller. No manufactured hype—just our experience with the game.

NEWS & NEW RELEASES
Upcoming titles, announcements, updates, trailers, launches, and the gaming news actually worth talking about.

INDIE SPOTLIGHTS
Big studios don't get to have all the fun. We want to discover and highlight indie developers creating something worth experiencing.

EVENTS & CREATOR COVERAGE
Gaming conventions, industry events, previews, developer opportunities, collaborations, and whatever else gets IR&R out from behind the screen.

PLAY IT.
EXPERIENCE IT.
TALK ABOUT IT.
CAUSE A LITTLE RIOT.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you’re a gamer joining the community, a developer with a game to share, or a brand interested in working with IR&R, here’s what you need to know.

What does Ironside Raven & Riot cover?

IR&R covers gameplay, reviews, first impressions, new and upcoming releases, gaming news, indie titles, events, and creator-focused content across our platforms.

Do you work with game developers and publishers?

Absolutely. We welcome opportunities from developers, publishers, PR agencies, and gaming brands, including review codes, previews, early access, press events, creator campaigns, and other collaborations.

Can I submit a game for coverage?

Yes. Developers and PR representatives are welcome to contact IR&R with information about upcoming or currently released titles. While coverage cannot be guaranteed, we’re always interested in discovering games that fit our audience.

Does receiving a review code guarantee a positive review?

Nope. Providing access to a game never guarantees positive coverage. Our opinions remain our own, and our coverage reflects our genuine experience with the title.