For Tom's Guide, I took a look at fifty years of Apple! www.tomsguide.com/computing/ho...

I love Apple products and services, but there's no denying there have been some missteps. As part of the company's 50th anniversary, I took a look at some of them for TechRadar. How many do you remember? www.techradar.com/tech/youve-t...

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Switch 2 Review: Worth the Wait darylbaxter.com/posts/virtua...

Screamer is out today, and it's the first game I've had the pleasure of working on - check out the launch trailer! www.youtube.com/watch?v=05jp...

'I'm playing Marathon in ultrawide. You get a death recap screen up on that baby and you are seriously looking at that death recap screen'

Very pleased to announce I've joined PREMIER as a freelance Senior Account Executive - although you may have guessed from my first press release yesterday! Very excited to start my PR journey with such a wonderful team and have the opportunity to stay in the games industry.

In possibly my last gaming commission, I wrote about Marathon and what it does well, what needs work ahead of launch, and why I think it’ll find a place alongside others in the genre. www.techradar.com/gaming/marat...

Is Pokopia and Marathon the closest we’ll get to the double whammy of Animal Crossing and Doom Eternal happening again?

Had a very successful #marathonthegame session with @jameswright-uk.bsky.social and @robertesom.bsky.social this evening - roll on launch!

Despite being a big ol' fraidy cat, I'm getting caught up in the Resi hype. There is no way I'd make it through the opening hour, and yet...

Feeling quite reflective today. I'm so excited to be able to announce my next move soon, but I'm leaving games media after seven years.

Finally splashed out on some stash tabs for Path of Exile 2 and they've changed my life. Genuinely spending so much less time messing around with my currencies now, and I have a Unique collection to flick through! What a world.

Can’t remember the last time I was this nervous for a NLD. That Arsenal squad, on paper, should win, but new manager bounce and this being a derby means it’s hard to call. COYG.

Catching up on the love folks have shown me the last few days. So grateful - I’m lucky enough to work with some amazing teams for freelance, and I hope to have some news about next steps soon. Need an experienced writer/editor/content strategist? Let’s chat!

Been working on something near and dear to my heart for IGN, but for now, here’s the latest Magic Market Watch. www.ign.com/articles/mag...

Catch me at Tom's Guide covering Steam Deck stock! www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handh...

I'm Daryl, a freelance writer, speaker, and author! My free newsletter, called Springboard, is about gaming, the books, mental health, and more. darylbaxter.com/springboard/ You can reach me here if you'd like a podcast guest, or if you think I can help in someway: [email protected]

Shouldn’t have to be said, but anyone trying to score points over industry layoffs needs to take a look at themselves

Rough day, but I DID get to write about Magic: The Gathering’s new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set. www.escapistmagazine.com/reviews/magi...

Sad to say that my role at The Escapist is up for redundancy. Looking for further roles in games media or PR, and am also very available for freelance opportunities and mock reviews!

Been a bit quiet recently because things have been *chaotic*. Between parenting, settling into the new job, trying to spend time with my wife and working all hours, I’m mindful I’ve not been responding to PR emails as much as I usually would. Will do better, folks!

Away for the weekend, little one and the wife fell asleep early, and thanks to the Xbox Ally X I was able to play Destiny and Path of Exile 2 on the go. Has some software quirks (as Windows handhelds tend to do), but really impressed - even as a longtime Steam Deck user.

My son woke me up super early today so no gym because I want to snooze. Here’s one from yesterday instead.

Didn't spot it mentioned but DIablo 2 is now on Steam. store.steampowered.com/app/2536520/...

🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃 lord, give me a reset 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃

I'm back at Tom's Guide talking Mac! www.tomsguide.com/computing/ma...

'Bungie breaks silence on Destiny 2 roadmap, prompting fears for future of the franchise post-Marathon' via @escapistmag.bsky.social www.escapistmagazine.com/news-destiny...

Put together some thoughts on Magic’s recent rush to get to its Universes Beyond sets, seemingly skipping past a lot of what makes the game so special. www.ign.com/articles/mag...

"Overwatch just ditched the ‘2’ – would Destiny 2 do the same?" via @escapistmag.bsky.social www.escapistmagazine.com/overwatch2-d...

It feels really good to be excited about Overwatch (2) again, but I'm so gutted @patrickdane.bsky.social isn't here to see in the new era. Thinking of you, pal. You'd have loved that goofy Jetpack Cat❤️

Seven years ago today, I went on my first press trip while working full-time in a non-industry job. Went unpaid to Paris for work, and said I wanted to make this my job one day. So thankful for the places I’ve been, opportunities I’ve had and the people I’ve met ❤️

Chuffed to make my debut in MacFormat magazine. As a reminder, I’m available to cover just about anything Apple-related in 2026!

Warframe and Santi go together so well, thrilled to have him contributing to the site!

Just thinking about Crimson Desert.

Hadn't shared this here yet for... reasons, but I'm now Features Editor for @escapistmag.bsky.social, shifting from the news side over to longer-tail content. Email is the same as it was before 🙂

A pleasure to work with @darylbaxter.com on this! Despite the byline, this was all him. www.escapistmagazine.com/fortnite-ani...

'I love my Steam Deck, but after playing the ROG Xbox Ally X, I don’t think I can go back' via @escapistmag.bsky.social www.escapistmagazine.com/news-steam-d...

All my love, Patrick. You truly are one of a kind.

Path of Exile 2 has a big 2026 around the corner - here's why there's a lot to be excited about. www.escapistmagazine.com/news-path-of...

Fresh off my roundup of 2025 for the big three console platform holders, I'm back at TechRadar to look toward 2026. Up first... Sony! www.techradar.com/gaming/plays...

Any gym goers, please be super kind to everyone you see working out as we approach the January rush. Lots of people have a mental mountain to climb to even get to the gym, and we all start somewhere! Be sure to offer help if you see someone struggling 💪

Feels weird having cereal without quality street this morning.

For the second year running, I've been lucky enough to work on TechRadar's 'Year in Review' series for PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox. www.techradar.com/gaming/plays...

Hey, ho, let’s go!

My son woke me up at 4 am, and since he promptly went back to sleep while I couldn't, I looked ahead at Destiny 2's next 12 months. www.escapistmagazine.com/news-destiny...

Have just about finished my final freelance commissions of 2025! This year was wild, with some amazing pieces and clients that were right off the bucket list. From IGN, to Eurogamer, Polygon, Digital Trends, TechRadar, VG247, Tom's Guide and more, my heart is full of gratitude❤️

Catch me back at TechRadar, talking the Coros Nomad! www.techradar.com/health-fitne...

Confused about the ending of Destiny 2: Renegades? I took a swing at explaining the expansion's story and where it leaves Bungie's universe. www.escapistmagazine.com/news-destiny...

I had the opportunity to sit down with Jonathan Rogers, Creative Director of Path of Exile 2, to talk about the 0.4 update. Up first - talking the Druid class, that all-important v1.0 date, and much more. www.escapistmagazine.com/news-path-of...

My review-in-progress for Destiny 2: Renegades is live at @escapistmag.bsky.social www.escapistmagazine.com/reviews/dest...