Apologies to anyone I haven't responded to or followed up with recently. I've had a headache for three weeks that's being investigated, but I hope to get back on track again soon 💚

KIRYU-CHAN! 🔪✨ #yakuza

I'm looking forward to missing Japan even more when I play inKonbini next year 😅😍

Big thank you to @ewithingtons.bsky.social for covering the Tailside release date news for PC Gamer! "Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim looks to be a warm hug against the bitter chill of winter" ☕ 💛 @coffeebeansdev.bsky.social www.pcgamer.com/games/life-s...

I'm doing some news shifts over the next three days at PC Gamer. If anyone has any interesting stories, feel free to reach out!

Excellent record set for a brilliant game 🤩 @blackscreenrecords.com

I've had this Gomamon plush for *shudders* 25 years. So when I'm drawn to it and start busting out the Digimon DVDs, I know I'm definitely not OK 😅 This does help, though!

I found my kryptonite in Date Everything 🫠

Might have gone a bit overboard with Steam wishlisting and demo downloading over the last couple of days...

Baby's first PC Gamer news piece 😲

Can you go the distance in Scrabble-style roguelike Birdigo? thinkygames.com/feat...

Just me looking super cool on my new airship...

I'm in the latest PC Gamer with an exceptionally silly piece. That being said, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has almost singlehandedly kept me pushing forward over the last few months - it may not be a cure, but damn it's fun.

My two personalities:

Waking up and remembering that I spent over the odds on a Pop-up Pirate Majima has me questioning my life choices. And yet? No regrets.

I have been very unwell these past couple of months, with stuff still ongoing, but I'm thankful I was able to get myself to the PlayStation Concert 💙 Also, Bloodborne was glorious.

"Your honour, she says she wants Majima everywhere."* *The Yakuza bug finally bit me 🫠

Things have not been great lately, so I'm looking forward to this virtual getaway 😻

New FFXIV patch - Raids! Story! PvP! What do I do? New Cornservant quest, of course.

FFXIV 7.2 had me at the promise of a new Cornservant quest, but I must also protect this lil' guy at all costs.

We've all fed a Flamboyent Fish to a Lionfish by accident, right? Right?!? 🐠🦈 A lovely read from an actual museum employee - which now has us wondering which real life museums are haunted 🤔😱 www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/as...

I spend 50% of my time working in a museum environment, so this was a fun one to write! It was also challenging, as Two Point Museum is absolutely bursting with content and all kinds of antics I could wax lyrical about. This is the tip of the iceberg, but what a view ⛵️ @twopointstudios.bsky.social

I was so chuffed to be a part of the jury for the 2024 Thinky Games awards! Congratulations to the winners 🙌🏻 There were so many excellent games nominated, from big hitters to some hidden gems that I've fallen in love with - all nominees should be super proud 💚

Death Howl showcases a masterful blend of an unlikely pairing. Check out the free demo on Steam 🦌 thinkygames.com/feat...

Our biggest ever charity bundle with Fanatical is LIVE 🔥 Grab 27 incredible games worth over $495 for just $15, with all proceeds supporting our initiatives in mental health in games. 🎮 https://tinyurl.com/bsky-safebundle

We are delighted to announce the nominees for our latest Thinky Awards, celebrating the best games you loved to solve throughout 2024! 🎉 There are also three Community Choice categories open to the public - so get your votes in! thinkygames.com/awards/

January in gaming: a small selection of games I've really enjoyed recently. Old and new🎮

More from me on GamesRadar+, this time taking a look at The Alters. 11 Bit Studios' upcoming game is a survival base-builder with a deep, psychological twist ✍️🏼👀

I am beyond grateful for all the opportunities I've had so far since going freelance. From eight-page features to community stories, I've enjoyed uncovering fun and unusual angles ✍️🏼 2024/5 bylines include: PC Gamer, PLAY, Eurogamer, EDGE, TheGamer, Gamesradar+, Thinky Games, and Game Developer.

For my Gamesradar+ debut, I talk about baguettes in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (because why not?)🥖 Looking forward to this one!

Time off. Am I doing it right?

The yearly Christmas Eve gaming traditions are in full swing ✨️☺️✨️

Alan Wake's American Nightmare is great to play in retrospect after Alan Wake 2. It plays like one of AW2's episodic DLCs, and you can see where they tested - and since improved on - various ideas and concepts, such as the time loop. It's a lot of fun for less than £2 on Steam!

My debut piece since returning to journalism was a highlight for many reasons. It's deeply personal and allowed me to explore my own mental health journey while connecting with others 💚 Big thanks to @konayma6.bsky.social for taking this one on!

I officially returned to freelance writing this year, alongside a part-time job. I've been amazed by the support and have had the pleasure of writing for several 'bucket list' publications ✨️ Time to share some highlights! Here's a feel-good FFXIV feature about a Bob Ross impersonator.

Merry Beigemas x

I'm back on Thinky Games talking about the FFXIV puzzle community! 👀

The top game is never a surprise anymore, taking up almost 50% of the total hours 😅 1. Final Fantasy XIV 2. Dragon's Dogma II 3. Disney Dreamlight Valley(regular check-ins to play alongside my mum 😅) 4. Baldur’s Gate 3 5. Alan Wake II

I'm so game-brained that I just got irrationally excited over hearing the Saints Row IV Christmas Dubstep Gun theme in Is It Cake: Holiday. Nearly time for the yearly replay!

Currently at *that* stage of the creative process 😅

Wasn't expecting to enjoy Infinity Nikki, as I'm not usually interested in fashion driven games, but here we are! The menu music is also banging 😎

That might be me haha go.bsky.app/T2MM7vM

Had my first ever tattoo done today, by the wonderful @romacarmella.bsky.social 🥰👻 Can't recommend Roma and Rough Diamond Tattoos enough - such a lovely, welcoming bunch of people. Also, thank you @animatedant.bsky.social for sharing this experience with me 💚

Post you from a different era. Oh, you didn't mean literally? Nevermind ☠️

In love with the LEGO 'Books Are My Passion' set 📖 However, I don't believe in an empty bookshelf, so it's time to attempt finding it a suitable home amidst the books...

Just me and my eternally disappointed son.

I am putting together a list of people on Bluesky who write about games (reviews, investigative pieces, or whatever else) If you want to be included (or excluded), reply and I'll update it 👍 go.bsky.app/Fs6yHKv

If anyone wants to add me on the Pokémon Trading Card Game, this is me!

This result tells you everything you need to know about the state of the world. I can't believe I'm referencing Barbie, but I'm reminded of the response to Ken when he suggests Patriarchy's not going well: "We're doing it well. We just hide it better." Well, it's really showing its entire arse now.

I'll be at MCM/EGX this weekend if anyone wants to say hi 👋