Which is, I suppose, how I say that I am leaving IGN.

It has been a joy and an honor and I am genuinely so, so sad to go. This was probably the hardest career decision I've ever had to make.

BUT.

I am not going far at all.

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My gracious what a run!! Excited to see what’s next!!
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Hey Reb! I know I've told you this about 100 times. But I genuinely love your work and everything you do. You've shown me nothing but love and respect every time we've bumped into one another and I can't wait to see where you go next!
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endlessly proud of you bud <3
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Man. End of an era
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Permission denied,

don't worry you can apply for resignation again as soon as Switch 4 comes to market
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So sad to see you go, but excited for what you do next. Loved your work and wish you all the best for the future 🤍
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🥹💕💕💕
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Congrats on the new adventures and I’ve loved all your work at IGN!! Can’t wait to see what you’ll be doing next!!
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Really enjoyed all your union posts too, and of course, your presence on NVC :(
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You will be missed. Your NVC discussions are some of my favorite IGN podcast moments.
Also: don’t give up on Twin Peaks!
☺️🗻🗻
And please keep posting your latest farm and food adventures.
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Wow! Congrats on a great run!! Excited to see what's next :D
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You will be missed, Reb! Good luck on wherever you land next, and I hope we get to cross paths again very soon :}
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Oh my gosh Reb! Big loss for IGN, but so interested to see what you tackle next! I've been following your journey from GI.biz days til now, and couldn't be more proud of everything you've accomplished so far.

Cheers, my friend!
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I'm trying to think if there's a HAL/IBM version for IGN. HFM? JHO???

best of luck for your new horizons!!!
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Congratulations and good luck!
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Congratulations on the new opportunity! What an incredible run. You built up an enormous amount of trust and goodwill over your tenure at IGN and in the industry. Excited to see where you go next!
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Love you so much!! Wherever you go, they are incredibly lucky to have you 💗
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Your work has been fantastic, can't wait to see where you end up next! IGN was very lucky to have you on the team!
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❤️❤️❤️
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Gonna miss hearing you on NVC! Congratulations and here’s to new chapters!
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You are the best of the best, Rebekah! Good luck with what's next.
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Congratulations on the move! I'm glad I get to keep reading your work somewhere!
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That's wild!
Hope to catch you wherever you're going!
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Congrats on the "soon to be detailed mystery move"!
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Congratulations and best of luck on your next adventure!
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exciting changes! Congrats
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Wish you well in your next step!
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damn Reb. you were such a joy on NVC. I will really truly genuinely miss hearing you every other week
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Wild. But so excited to see where you're heading! Wherever it is, they're beyond lucky to have you.
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Reb I'm going to miss you so much on the podcast! You've been a delight to work with
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It's been amazing following your journey...IGN was an amazing chapter! Thank you for being good to us on the WoW front and looking forward to seeing that the next chapter brings!
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da best to ever do it

we gotta go to the polk a dot lounge to celebrate
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Reb 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
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i'm gonna miss you like crazy
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wow end of an era! looking forward to what's next for you 😄
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Good luck on the new adventure, Reb. Can’t wait to hear what’s next for you!
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End of an era! I’m relieved to hear you’re not going far, but you added so much to IGN, both publicly and behind the scenes. Congrats on the new adventure! Good morbo friend 🫡
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Oh wow. Congrats on the move. Wherever you’re headed is lucky to have you.
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You created one of the greatest collections of works the space has ever seen with your time at IGN. I cannot wait to see what you have in the pipeline, congrats!
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Really appreciate your work and what you did for the field of journalism. Looking forward to whatever is next for you.
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congratulations on a legendary run!! can't wait to see what you do next
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I'll miss seeing you on NVC! Can't wait to see where you go next. You do great work!
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excited to see what the next step of your journey looks like! you’re gonna kill it at whatever you do
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You did stellar work in your time at IGN!
Congrats and looking forward to seeing whatever you do next
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You did awesome work at IGN! Can't wait to see where you end up and what you do next :)
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Dang it! I mean... congrats! But also, dang it!
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Glad you get to leave on your own terms, and thank you for pushing for a union! 👏 Leaving things better than when you joined is always a great legacy to have.
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Huge congrats. You were a pillar of IGN, not just for all of your amazing work on the site but also for your work on the union. I'm honored to have worked with you even for a little but and I hope that the place you land next gives you all of the flowers you deserve.
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*waits for inevitable announcement of you working at Nintendo now*

Seriously tho, here's to the next step being an awesome one.
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hell of a run, extremely stoked to see where you go next!!
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See you on Blood God wherever you wind up!
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What a run! Excited to see what’s next!
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Queen!! extremely excited to see what you're gonna get up to :D
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Damn congrats on everything, you’ve genuinely always been one of the best parts of the games press and industry as a whole. Good luck and can’t wait to see what comes next!
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Reb, wow! Congrats on your work with IGN and whatever new adventure is next.
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Rebekah! Nooooooooo! April's Fools Day was a week ago, stop joshing around!
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Congrats on a great run! So rare in this business to be able to make a move because you want to, not because you have to. Looking forward to hearing about the next thing!
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One of the greatest to EVER do it
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All the best Rebekah ^^
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END OF AN ERA ❤️
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thank you for all the groundwork you and your peers laid before me to make it wonderful, and for always supporting my work. :)
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Wow. I'm so sad that you're leaving IGN, but super excited to see what's next for you! Wherever it is will be extremely lucky to have you!
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Congratulations! Can’t wait to see the next stage of your journey. Miss you!
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thank you so much lucy. miss you too. <3
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I can't wait to see what you do next, Reb. It has been a constant joy watching you not only meet every challenge but 100% each one along on the way. Whoever you work with next are lucky to have you with them.
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Aww I feel like the beating heart of IGN is leaving
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Hey congrats on the great run and best of luck with what's next!
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OMG REB! so excited to see what you do next💗
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It was such an honor to work together, Reb. 💜 Never forget all those passionate NVC convos
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Wherever you’re moving in your career, it’ll be cool, and I’m excited to see your next chapter!
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Congrats and good luck on your future endeavors!
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Excited to see what you do next!
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I’ll miss hearing you on NVC. May you forever continue to GET THE THING! ❤️
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I will genuinely miss glasses, bald, glasses, bald.
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Wow. IGN is losing one of the best investigative reporters in all of gaming.
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I'm gonna miss reading your articles friend!
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haha, you'll still be reading them. ;)
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Any outlet would be lucky to have you! Good luck on your next path!
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The quality of your work really makes you stand out in your field. Seeing that you were the author of any given story always bumped it up on my 'to-read' list. Very curious to see what your next role will be.
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oh my god congratulations!! 💜
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Nice comment.
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good luck with whatever you do next Reb!
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Congratulations (I hope?)
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Best of luck on whatever you're off to work on next. I've enjoyed your work at IGN and at least you'll still be around here, I assume.
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Congrats Reb! Excited to see what's next!
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The best to ever do it! Best of luck on whatever’s next 🫡🫡
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Congratulations Rebekah! Thank you for your hard work and sincerity in covering games.
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Congratulations on the new job!!
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It has been so awesome watching your career grow since that first GDC when I met you! Excited to see what’s next. Always rooting for you.
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You've done such great work at IGN. Can't wait to see what's next for you!
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You were one of the many journalists I’ve known and respected for the years of your reports. Bitter sweet to see you leaving IGN, but to new adventures.
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Congrats on the run and all the best for what's next Rebekah
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Congrats on the future! I'm excited to hear more about it soon!
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You've had a generational run! Can't wait to see what you do next!
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Reb!
But also
REEEEEEBBBBBBBBBB!

Happy for your next step! And your work at IGN set an industry standard. 🦆
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Super congrats Reb, you’ve done amazing work at IGN and can’t wait to see what you get up to next.
Good luck!
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a legend!! excited for you!
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You’re an inspiration in a billion ways, so excited for you!
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all the best!
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I'm sad but I know you're gonna go into a brighter future!!!
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Congratulations, whatever the next adventure is, they're lucky to have you on their team!
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I am glad you are leaving on your own terms but I will so miss reading your articles and watching you on NVC. You are truly one of a kind and I’m certain you will excel at whatever you do next, word.
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I wish you great luck on your new venture!
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You did phenomenal work at IGN, Reb - very excited to see what's next for you :) All the best on this next adventure!
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I'm excited to hear more! Congratulations on the career move!
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!!! Congrats on the change, cannot wait to see where you go next!
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Congrats, and I'm looking forward to hearing about your next thing!
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Congratulations!

Besides being proud of everything you accomplished so far, you are also in an incredibly small club of games media who survived long enough and got to choose when and how to leave a full-time position. That is a tremendous feet all on its own!
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Congrats ✨✨
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Congratulations, Reb! You’ve consistently been a journalist and person I admire in this industry, doing this job better than all of us. Stoked to see what’s next for you🙂
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Congratulations!
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It always a good day whenever you were on an episode of NVC! Sad to see you leave, but I'm excited to see what's next for you!
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It always warms my heart when you post one of these! I can't believe how long it has been or how far you've come. I hope whatever comes next for you brings you joy.
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thanks man, seriously. miss you, think of you and the fam fondly all the time. keep meaning to get up your way to visit a particular book store, have a beer, and pet a soft horse nose.
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Huge news! I'm sure wherever you are heading to will be wonderful, best of luck with the new adventure!
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Yeah, you’ve been kicking ass. Which means that whatever you’ve decided to do is that much better. Which means you can kick better ass!

Excited for you
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Congrats on an amazing run at IGN, helping to elevate the hard news and business coverage there, and generally being an amazing reporter. Excited to hear more about your next steps when you're ready!
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And here’s today’s @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social #KFGD headline! Thanks for all your incredible work, Reb! Can’t wait to see what you do next!
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Congrats on an amazing run! I've long admired all of your work and can't wait to see what you do next!
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Oh man! Glad you were able to leave on your own terms, and I'm excited to see what's next.
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long ride, and a big one. excited for what comes next <3
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that's huge news!!!! i wish you the best in your next adventure!!!!!
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Congratulations! You've been a shining beacon of games journalism, and I can only hope to read more of your work in the future.
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Best of luck with the new role, you can really be proud of the great work you've done at IGN, I'm sure you'll smash it in whatever the new role is.
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congrats, big giant congrats on everything you (collectively and personally) accomplished at ign !!!!!!
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Your contributions to IGN have been tremendous and cannot wait to see what you have lined up next!
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As a NVC listener it hurts, because you were part of "the crew" for me, but on a more personal level, even as a stranger, I am happy for you that you are on to a new adventure!
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Will miss your manic (complimentary) energy on NVC! Best of luck wherever you're heading
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Ooh exciting. Good luck with whatever comes next! Know what it’s like to leave behind one set of good people and good things for an exciting opportunity. You’re gonna do great.
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Whoever got you is lucky to have you. Really excited to hear about what's next.
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Good luck on your next gig!
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Noooooooo :( good luck to you tho ❤️
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You did amazing work (as always) and can't wait to see where you do more amazing work next!
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Holy shit. You killed it there. Thanks for helping me with my byline issues a few years ago, you went above and beyond.
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Congratulations on one hell of a run Rebekah!!! Can’t wait to see what you get up to next!
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YOOOO congrats on the new thing, and we will miss you dearly!
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Congrats and best wishes on the next thing!
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helluva run
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Best of luck to you!
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CONGRATS!
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So excited to see what you do next. You are the best in the biz <3
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OH! Can't wait to see where you go next, Reb!
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I'm glad you get to leave on your own terms, I'll keep supporting IGN but you and NVC were one of the reasons why I got so hooked on IGN.
I'll still follow no matter what!!
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Always enjoyed reading your articles and watching on NVC. Best of luck on your future endeavors. You’ll do amazing things.
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Amazing work, Reb. Looking forward to what is next!
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Congrats on the new job! And thanks for all your hard work :)
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Congrats on the career transition! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your journalism and reporting for years and am excited to see where you go next!
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Gutted that we won’t get to hear your fantastic input on NVC any more. You will be sorely missed.
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An all-time run, one the rest of us should aspire to. Excited to see what's next for you...and I just might apply for that gig.
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Congrats Reb! Really going to miss you, but also extremely happy for you.
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i'm going to miss you so much man, it's been an honor working with you and unionizing with you.
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One of the best to do it. We worked together on a piece in 2021 and I've been riding the high of such thoughtful, well-written coverage ever since! Best of luck for what's next 💛
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Congrats on the move! Excited to see what you bring from wherever you're heading next.
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REB! Truly one of the greatest to ever do it. I hope whatever comes next serves you as well as you deserve!
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Congrats and excited to see what’s next for you!
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Well, now I'm curious to see what you have lined up. Good luck!
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a fantastic run, and cannot wait to see where you go next!!
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lol eric
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Big congrats! Can't wait to see what you do next
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Oh no! Sorry to hear you are leaving but I'm glad it sounds like it was your decision. Best of luck!
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I'm excited to see what you do next!
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Such a bummer for us NVC fans! You’re incredible and will be missed! Best of luck on the next thing!
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REBBBBBB
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Incredible run. Congrats!
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It is a rare and precious thing in this media landscape to be able to leave a place on my own terms, for the sake of a new challenge and a new adventure and personal growth. I am so, so blessed to be able to do so.

More on that in a little over a week. :)
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(i am trying to contact as many folks as possible to get them contact info, please reach out if you need it, I'll have the IGN email just a bit longer!)
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we shall be seated!
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Your work at IGN has been wonderful and I cannot wait to find out where you go next!
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Very much looking forward to your next endeavors! And so happy for you to be able to choose your own path
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I can’t wait to see what your next chapter holds! Congrats on a great run
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Really happy that you're able to do this on your terms, and that you've got something exciting on the horizon! Excited to hear what's next.
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So happy for you, and excited to see what’s next!
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Congratulations!! Standing by for the news of what comes next :)
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OH MY GOSH!!! Soooooooooooo happy for you, congrats!
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That is a *tremendous* thing to be able to do, excited to see what’s next for you!
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So happy you got to leave on your terms, and even happier to hear you've got something lined up. I can't wait to see where you're going!!
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Whoa, congratulations on a whole new adventure. I was just thinking the other day about how much ass you've been kicking over at IGN.
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Congrats, can’t wait to see what you’re doing next!
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Great to hear you're able to leave on your own terms, especially after building something so important with the union. Can't wait to see what you do next.

(Especially if it's making sure that 'Kokorowa and the Gears of Creation' gets finished and published)
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Cannot wait to hear more on what's next!!
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That’s a joyous thing - thanks for everything you’ve written during your IGN run, it’s been evident you’ve put your all into it. Games journalism is lucky to have (had?) you.
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Happy to see someone in the industry move on because they choose to, rather than they were laid off.
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Congratulations Reb! You know how much I adore your work so I'm very excited to see where you end up. But it of course will be sad to see you go from IGN. I'm very happy as you said you get to leave on your own terms. You're the best! So happy for you!
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ahhh Reb!! I wish you the best of luck and can't wait to see where you're going
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I am so incredibly proud of the work you’ve done Rebekah. Absolutely stellar work that puts people first, on both sides (for writers and developers). You’re truly amazing and inspiring and I just know whatever is next for you is also going to be amazing. Congrats :)) 🩷
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Huge congratulations on an amazing run! You do amazing work; look forward to seeing what’s next
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Congrats! I'm looking forward to hearing about what's next for you! You did great work at IGN, and what org you go to next is going to be lucky to have you!
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I’m excited to see what’s next for you! Thank you for your years of awesome work 🙇
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Congrats on your new opportunity and good luck! I'm excited to keep reading your work!
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Congrats! I can’t wait to see what’s next. 😊
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