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Bristol
Joined March 2009
Wrote a big bunch of stuff about the decline of online games media (and the internet in general), the existential threat genAI poses, and where we go from here. hitpoints.substack.com/p/235… (I never post my work here anymore bc this website stinks but shares v much appreciated)
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Tune into our latest episode to find out what @nathan_brown, former @EDGEonline editor, consultant, and creator of the Hit Points newsletter, picked for his perfect console. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0vh…
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A beautiful magazine, written by some of the brightest thinkers and writers on games, designed by the brilliant @andrewphind and edited by my friend @nathan_brown. Pick up a copy if you're in the UK here:
Introducing ON: Volume One, a premium journal celebrating gaming’s past, present & future. From Edge veterans @andrewphind & @nathan_brown, it features outstanding writers, fantastic design & luxurious print quality. Available now: on.games. buff.ly/3Y4g8DG
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Introducing ON: Volume One, a premium journal celebrating gaming’s past, present & future. From Edge veterans @andrewphind & @nathan_brown, it features outstanding writers, fantastic design & luxurious print quality. Available now: on.games. buff.ly/3Y4g8DG
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I’m back in print! My former Edge colleague, the design genius Andrew Hind, has been talking about this for years, and when he asked me to come on board as EiC I couldn't say no (he's bigger than me). It's already been printed and you can buy it right now. Please do!
Introducing ON: Volume One, a premium journal celebrating gaming’s past, present & future. From Edge veterans @andrewphind & @nathan_brown, it features outstanding writers, fantastic design & luxurious print quality. Available now: on.games. buff.ly/3Y4g8DG
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I’m back in print! My former Edge colleague, the design genius Andrew Hind, has been talking about this for years, and when he asked me to come on board as EiC I couldn't say no (he's bigger than me). It's already been printed and you can buy it right now. Please do!
Introducing ON: Volume One, a premium journal celebrating gaming’s past, present & future. From Edge veterans @andrewphind & @nathan_brown, it features outstanding writers, fantastic design & luxurious print quality. Available now: on.games. buff.ly/3Y4g8DG
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open your eyes #botw #alarmo
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In celebration of the 10th Anniversary a message from creative director, Al Hope: #AlienIsolation10
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I can’t believe we gave him a free ticket to this game
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We have lift-off! This has been a really difficult secret to keep, but we're making something really special here: a lavish celebration of @Mobius_Games' modern classic. Check it out: lostincult.co.uk/outerwilds
🪐 @Mobius_Games x @lostincult present: Outer Wilds: Design Works Featuring exclusive interviews and never-before-seen art, this is the ultimate celebration of one of the decade's most influential titles. Campaign ends 2 November 2024. Pre-order now lostincult.co.uk/outerwilds
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GameStop looted the Game Informer office after suddenly shutting down the magazine.
We discover what happened to everything in Game Informer's office after they shut down by visiting the GameStop at the Mall of America... youtu.be/FFgL4fmnXg4
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Wrote slightly too much about PS5 Pro, the announcement of which proves beyond doubt something that's been increasingly apparent for a while: the hubris of the PS3 era is back newsletter.hitpoints.co/280-…
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Unity has killed its controversial Runtime Fee policy. Instead, it is raising Pro and Enterprise subscription prices: mobilegamer.biz/unitys-runti…
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I'll only beg you for RTs once very 3-7 years, and today's the day - on this one pls: xitter.cf/BreachWizards/status/1… I've been working on this for almost half my career, and it all rides on how today goes. It means the world to us if you can grab it today specifically. 🧡🧙‍♂️
TACTICAL BREACH WIZARDS IS OUT! Sorry for yelling but it took ages to make Turn-based tactics game about Navy Seers and Traffic Warlocks from the devs of @GunpointGame and @HeatSig Grab it now for a discount and a lil extra gift! store.steampowered.com/app/1… RTs much appreciated!
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Delightful amount of Phoenix there. The purest essence of French Touch on the biggest global stage, you love to see it
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An Olympics story.
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About 1,500 people people are in Old Market in #Bristol - who have gathered to oppose rumoured anti-immigration protests. It comes as police have been given enhanced powers ahead of any demonstrations ➡️ bbc.in/4fymROd
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Huge numbers in West Street, Bristol. The street is full of people as far as the eye can see Updates here: bristolpost.co.uk/news/brist…
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