Environmental storytelling

I've finished two new games that look at the intersection of technology and the impact of climate change over the next 30 years. Not a similarity I was expecting from the names Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss and Aphelion, but there you are

Yes, because who doesn't want ketchup that tastes like it's had a pickle left floating in it...

Someone recommended Is This Seat Taken? to me a couple of weeks ago and they were absolutely right to do so. Lovely little puzzler to play on the Switch www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...

Idea for a cover band Guns XOR Roses

Picked this up, mostly because the date lined up quite well with when I was watching the show and I've devoured it over the last few days. It's incredible to take a peak behind the curtains and see what went into something like that, highly recommended if you're of a similar vintage

Just seen a sign that reads "Bar Staff Wanted. Bring your CV or apply within" and I can't help but wonder how you're meant to give them your CV...

Losing contact with the Earth for 40 minutes sounds ideal

I'm so glad #Paradise has kept up the momentum in its second series. It's impressive how much it's had to change what it is without slipping in quality

Just had a terrible thought, which I'm sharing so we can all suffer together... Can you scotch a crème egg?

Sweet, with more packed into a small package than you'd expect. Truly the condensed milk of Shakespeare, in the best possible way.

Every year I think "Surely they've run out of new flavours of Hot Cross Buns" Every year I am wrong...

"This is your train manager speaking. Unfortunately, we're not sure where the train driver is so we'll be waiting at this station while we try and find one" Happy Monday, everyone!

Wonderful to revisit this, what with it being free this weekend. A truly magnificent production!

What is going on with the cat on the National Rail "Train Travel with Pets" page? What has it seen?

Right, let's see what all the fuss about Operation Mincemeat is about...

This might be a bit rich coming from me, but I reckon the scariest thing in the opening of Resident Evil Requiem is the price of a haircut...

Out into town to see Andy Zaltzman tonight. Cracking show and can't help but feel sorry for the person who has to pop out of the wings to fix a broken audio jack

A well-written book about (in my opinion) the greatest game ever made. Smashing to see it back out there for people to read who didn't get a chance last time. I'm due another playthrough soon so will be picking it up to see what's new.

Happy birthday to this young man, and really to us all

Just finished #Reanimal. Delightfully creepy, perfect for times like this where the nights are still long.

Just finished listening to this. The only 60s Irwin Allen I'd experienced before was Lost in Space and this certainly lives up to that. A wonderful cast, heartfelt stories and a fantastic pace. I have to agree with @twilightstreets.bsky.social in the BTS and say I'd love to hear more!

I've finally got round to submitting my new talk! Had a great time last year and really excited about what I've been working on for 2026. There's still plenty of time to submit if you're thinking about doing it.

Dinosaurs And Non-Dinosaurs xkcd.com/3204/

First show at @slapstickfest.bsky.social for me. Two great films and a wonderful intro by @robinince.bsky.social and Paul McGann

It's time folks! Hope to see a good number of you there at the best free conference in the world!!

They've got a big yellow digger mounted on the tracks at the station for some maintenance work and let me tell you that the toddler watching clearly thinks this is the best thing ever

Me, coding a thing and ambiently chatting to a friend: "I think I know what the issue is, and I think I know how to fix it" Me, having tried thirty other "potentially better" solutions, three hours later: "I should've done the thing I told you"

Looks like the tree had a great Friday night down the pub...

Legitimately a great series!

Slightly late to the party, but I've finally got round to watching The Long Walk. I thoroughly enjoyed it, with another standout performance from David Jonsson.

The dawn of 2026

pound for pound this might be the funniest thing ever written

I no longer know what day of the week it is. I have achieved peak holiday

Nothing quite like getting to the supermarket super early on the 27th and getting first pickings of the cheap excess Christmas stock

And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, was present at the end of the universe, having witnessed every black hole evaporate and every proton decay. Even so, Death would not come.

Early morning idea: Sporklers Acts as both a spoon and a sparkler. Incredibly dangerous, should not be invented

Blimey, @kinmoku.bsky.social on both @indieventurepodcast.co.uk and @backpagepod.bsky.social this week. Taking that as a sign to finally get round to picking up VIDEOVERSE

The joy of trying to use the trains!

One of those headlines where each new word really does make everything the story is about worse...

Great #AdventOfCode today! And I'm not just saying that because it was trivial to upgrade my part 1 solution for part 2

my stupid stupid brain had to draw this

Wake Up Dead Man is a great film. A cracking array of characters and a brilliant mystery at the core of it. Well worth a watch

Quick, someone invent the "Object-Oriented Coffee"!

'Tis the season to be sneezing, apparently...

Given it's what he's been doing for over 20 years, it does feel quite cruel to the others to have a task that's basically "Make a weird short film" when Reece Shearsmith is taking part. #taskmaster

While I've traditionally been annoyed by those "Skeleton Spider" decorations you sometimes see around this time of year, I'm starting to think that the actual terror is the thought of a spider with an endoskeleton...

Finally, a game that lets you roleplay as middle management! #Pokemon

Let me tell you a story (before the ship explodes):