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Video game critic. Final Boss @RPGSite & @Respecnet. Ronin writer & consultant. Formerly Eurogamer/VG247 Editor-at-large. 20+ years in full-time games media.

UK
Joined March 2009
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Petit Planet looks like it’s going to be the perfect Switch 2 chill-out: rpgsite.net/sponsored/21715-… #ad
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Petit Planet looks like it’s going to be the perfect Switch 2 chill-out: respec.net/sponsored/289-pet… #ad
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a podcast wherein the words, "Jimmy Saville in Kokiri Forest" are uttered
PODCAST: Ocarina still has the magic after all this Time. Join Jordan, @scully1888, @Andy_VGC and @APZonerunner to chat about the new remake. Watch: youtu.be/XRoE92MV0tY Listen: lnk.to/VGC Ad-Free: patreon.com/VideoGamesChroni…
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Ocarina of Time is a classic tale and remains a standout among the pantheon of the Zelda titles, and this remake is a great showing of why, even with its blemishes. Our review: rpgsite.net/review/21686-the…
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expert analysis has arrived
Everything new we’ve learned from the new The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel trailer respec.net/feature/283-every…
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Podcast time! This week, Alex and Tom talk about the concept of $1000+ next-gen hardware and ask: do we even need a PS6 in the next few years? Plus, Alex Kidd turns 40 - and gets the judgement he deserves: respec.net/podcast/277-the-m…
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Knuckles's mocap animation literally shuts off mid-cutscene in Sonic's campaign
What’s a useless fact you know about Sonic 06?
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Answers to this will make a serious difference to how we approach 2027 and beyond!
As we near the end of our 20th year, we're thinking about the future. Help us to figure out what RPG Site should be doing by filling in our Reader Survey! Take a quick minute, tell us what you want from us: forms.gle/mtDBDWfoRcxypGEH9
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As it turns 25, something about the accidentally eerie world of GTA3 is still unbeatable to Alex respec.net/feature/268-as-it…
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Picking up Final Fantasy Resonance? We have a 100% bullet-point walkthrough and other guide pages available for those looking for some assistance in this new adventure: rpgsite.net/games/2841-final…
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EA is shutting down BioWare. The next Mass Effect has been canceled: rpgsite.net/news/21611-biowa…
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EA is shutting down BioWare. and the next Mass Effect has been canceled as a part of 400 job cuts: respec.net/news/266-ea-shutt…
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We sent a The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time diehard fan to play the Switch 2 remake, so we can tell you exactly what's changed and if it's for the better respec.net/preview/259-the-l…
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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has excellent presentation and style, but some frustrations lead to a fairly uneven experience until it eventually finds its footing. Our Review: rpgsite.net/review/21554-cas…
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Absolute all time meme here but a comms fuck up. Did his team not have him taste Guinness beforehand? Why did they let it go out? Wow.
Mark Zuckerberg pretending to enjoy Guinness is my new favourite thing.
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No Man's Sky is coming to iPhone and iPad on October 28. The iOS port includes every major content expansion to date including the Cosmos update: respec.net/news/255-no-man-s…
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As we get into the end of our 20th year, we're thinking about the future. Help us to figure out what RPG Site should be doing by filling in our Reader Survey! Take a quick minute, tell us what you want from us: forms.gle/5QQK9QDYCnx2U3a49
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Pod's out! This week, reviews of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Hellraiser: Revival, chatter about the latest news, and visiting an arcade has Alex contemplating crime: respec.net/podcast/253-drago…
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Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on Nintendo Switch 2 is impressive and feels like Capcom coming full circle. Our thoughts with the Switch 2 port so far: rpgsite.net/feature/21520-dr…
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