One from the archive - a QUEST LOG on PS1 cop fun, World's Scariest Police Chases. Just like the TV show, if you squint. www.patreon.com/posts/catchi... #videogame #blog #patreon #ps1 #worldsscariestpolicechases

Writing on videogames, photography, travel, and various other obsessions. www.patreon.com/typedbytom #patreon #blog

If you missed this week's QUEST LOG on the demo for Cairn (@thegamebakers.com), check it out below! www.patreon.com/posts/peak-g... #cairn #demo #questlog #videogame #blog

Been having a sort out of the blog and I'm posting everything on Patreon now, with just roundups on Substack. All posts are still free, you just have to sign up to read them. www.patreon.com/cw/typedbytom #patreon #blog #videogames #photography #travel

Another QUEST LOG up on the blog today - finally cleared the latest Next Fest demo pile… Last one for now is Cairn, a lovely game about climbing some rocks. typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #videogame #blog #Cairn #demo

Another demo QUEST LOG up on the blog today, this time looking at A Game About Feeding a Black Hole. typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #steamnextfest #demo #videogame #blog

@ianmcque.bsky.social I've just received my copy of your book, Ian. It's a beautiful thing - very inspiring! You should be incredibly proud!

Another Quest Log up on the blog today looking at the demo for Star Overdrive (@staroverdrive.com) typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #demo #steamnextfest #videogame #blog

Another QUEST LOG up on the blog today looking at the demo for G-Rebels, a modern take on the G-Police games. typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #videogame #blog #demo #g-rebels

Another QUEST LOG up on the blog today, this time looking at the demo for #StarTrek: Voyager - Across the Unknown. A sort of choose your own adventure based on the show, with XCOM-esque ship upgrades and Mass Effect-esque space exploration. typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #videogame #demo

I'm not much for gasping, but one slipped out yesterday when I opened this beautiful tome.

A new QUEST LOG up on the blog today looking at another demo from the latest Steam Next Fest - MOTORSLICE (@regularstudio.bsky.social) typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #videogame #blog #questlog #demo #motorslice #steamnextfest

New QUEST LOG up on the blog today looking at the demo for #transhumandesign 's Jackal, a nice and bloody top-down shooter. typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #steamnextfest #demo #videogame #blog

Switched things about as there is another Next Fest! A bunch of demos have been played and there are some Quest Logs on the way. Here’s what’s upcoming so far. :) typedbytom.substack.com/s/videogames #jackal #motorslice #startrekvoyageracrosstheunknown #steamnextfest #videogame #blog #demo

New post up on the blog - buying an aging console as a BlyRay player (and also enjoying some complimentary backwards compatibility). typedbytom.substack.com/p/thoughts-o... #videogame #blog

Here’s what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks on the blog - quite proud of the title for the Tomorrow Never Dies one… 😅 typedbytom.substack.com #videogame #blog

If you missed this week's post on House of the Dying Sun, be sure to head on over to typedbytom.substack.com Check out the Videogame section for more while you're there! 😁 #videogame #blog

New QUEST LOG up on the blog today looking at House of the Dying Sun, an excellent albeit brief space combat game. typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #videogame #blog #houseofthedyingsun

Part two of our ADVENTURES post on our trip to Seville is up on the blog today: typedbytom.substack.com/p/adventures... #blog #travel #seville

A new ADVENTURES post up on the blog today, part 1 of our trip to Seville back in August. 🍊 typedbytom.substack.com/p/adventures... #blog #travel #seville

Missed national videogame day and the PlayStation 30th, but all the shite I've written about games is still here! 😁 typedbytom.substack.com/s/videogames

New QUEST LOG up on the blog today looking at Intertial Drift, an arcade racer with a twist! typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #videogame #blog #inertialdrift

Working on getting the patreon up to date (slow process), but it's looking more useable with the latest updates to the site. Catching up on weekly posts for the foreseeable on a variety of bits and pieces (although mostly videogames). www.patreon.com/c/typedbytom #blog

handlebars in one hand, and camera in the other 📸🚲 patch 3 is now live on Steam, bringing a new Photo Mode and Linux build for Steam Deck users various fixes and QoL additions have also been pushed to Xbox patch notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1497460/view/524227425953909063

New OBJECTS OF OBSESSION post up on the blog today, part two on maps, this time looking at some lovely physical videogame maps. Had to think of something to do with them… 😅 typedbytom.substack.com/p/objects-of... #videogame #maps #blog

New Objects of Obsession post up on the blog today looking at maps - because maps are good! typedbytom.substack.com/p/objects-of...

Part 17 of A Journey into the Virtual World is up on the blog today, looking at how the footage would be put together in for the two-channel piece. See more on the [VR]Ography section! typedbytom.substack.com/p/a-journey-... #photography #blog #videogames #vrography

This is what combing the shelves for games has come to haha. The cursed remnants of the PS1 era… Nothing like the golden age. typedbytom.substack.com/p/thoughts-o... #videogame #blog

New QUEST LOG up today looking at the demo for Half Sword, a game in which you dismember lots of peasants. typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #HalfSword #videogame #gaming #demo #blog

Been playing around with the demo for Half Sword, so I’ve slotted a QUEST LOG in to the schedule for that tomorrow. This will also be my 52nd post in a row without a break, which I’m quite pleased about. The image is representative of both the game and the streak haha. 😅 typedbytom.substack.com

Another from the archive - a Thoughts On finding the fun in exploring virtual worlds. typedbytom.substack.com/p/thoughts-o... #videogames #gaming #blog

New QUEST LOG up today looking at Bright Memory: Infinite - a solidly made and very enjoyable (albeit) brief first person shooter, with a bit of questionable DLC. typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #videogame #blog

Tiny Book Shop (@tinybookshopgame.com) comes out tomorrow - if you haven't tried the demo, check out my QUEST LOG. A lovely little title that'll have researching how you can open a bookshop of your own in real life. typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #videogame #blog #gaming #tinybookshop

If you fancy reading a bit about videogames, photography, adventures, or general obsessions, look no further! typedbytom.substack.com #blog #substack #videogames #photography #adventures

My blog has been quiet for quite a few months now, but I've been secretly busy. I'll be announcing my new book at the end of August. mmofolklorist.com/2025/08/01/a...

QUEST LOG on Bright Memory next, then a [VR]OGRAPHY post after that, followed by a two part Objects of Obsession looking at maps (a bit in general, but with a focus on those included with videogames). Be sure to sub to be notified! 😁 typedbytom.substack.com/p/support-ty... #videogames #blog #gaming

Here’s a look at the full release of Wheel World (@messhof.bsky.social, @annapurna.com). Charming, beautiful, and fun - a definite recommendation if you want a relaxing ride through a whimsical world of cycling culture! typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #videogame #blog #wheelworld

Part 16 of A Journey into the Virtual World is up on the blog today, looking at the gathering of footage for the two-channel piece. typedbytom.substack.com/p/a-journey-... If you'd like to catch up on all of the projects head to the [VR]Ography section! #photography #videogames #blog #vrography

Big refresh to my list of rogue servers for dead MMOs. Only a couple of new games added, but lots of updated links and new servers for the 68(!) games on there. mmofolklorist.com/2022/07/25/t...

All caught up now until October… If you missed the latest Steam Next Fest and want some games to look forward to, here you go! I’d say all of the demos I tried are worth picking up at some point. typedbytom.substack.com/p/steam-next... #steamnextfest #demos #pc #videogame #blog

New QUEST LOG up on the blog today, last one looking at the demos I played in the last Steam Next Fest - this time it's PIGFACE, a dirty and grim FPS with an late 90s early 2000s aesthetic. typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #videogame #blog #steamnextfest #pigface

This weeks newsletter is written and in the pipeline. It’ll be available 7am Tuesday morning. Keep your eyes peeled. But if you don’t want to wait feel free to visit www.reconnect.quest anytime to find some great articles about video games.

A new QUEST LOG up on the blog today, this time looking at another demo from the last Steam Next Fest - the wonderful and strange Herdling (@okomotive.ch) . A lovely game with a beautifully unique atmosphere. typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #videogame #blog #herdling #demo #steamnextfest

New QUEST LOG up on the blog today looking at the demo for Tiny Book Shop (@tinybookshopgame.com). A lovely cosy game this one, as you might imagine. It's definitely one for the wishlist! typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #videogame #blog #tinybookshop #demo

Simpsons did it first, as always...

Another QUEST LOG up today, this time looking at the demo for Beach Invasion 1915-Gallipoli. typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #videogame #blog

Getting the blog on Patreon too (albeit very slowly). Just another means to support, if you like to. Still all free over on Substack though! 👀 www.patreon.com/c/typedbytom

Hey, I'm Liam 👋. I work in video game production at EA and have been in the industry for about 6 years. I play a fairly wide variety of games and often write my thoughts at liamhastie.substack.com.

Bit late, but will be adding a bunch more Steam Next Fest QUEST LOGS to the blog over the next couple of weeks - new posts on Wednesdays. You can check out some previous demo coverage here: typedbytom.substack.com/p/steam-next... #steamnextfest #videogames #blog

Getting stuck into some Steam Next Fest demos - first up is Town to City, a voxel based city management game with a very relaxed vibe. typedbytom.substack.com/p/quest-log-... #TowntoCity #steamnextfest #videogame #demo #blog