
Freelance journalist, critic and consultant. Bylines at The Guardian, EDGE, PC Gamer, NME, Eurogamer and more. Immersive sim geek. Contact: [email protected]
Falkirk, Scotland
Joined February 2010
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Taking a long-term historical view of events is a healthy antidote to the misanthropic notion that people vote for bad governments because they're evil. Every Western country is currently stuck in the same dangerous pattern, produced by material conditions, not individuals.
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Maybe because every children’s book on sale in the UK is called FAT NAN’S MASSIVE CHRISTMAS FART: BOTTOM’S UP
Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure theguardian.com/books/2024/n…
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an irish pharmacist looking through the national archives in dublin accidentally unearthed a forgotten and lost short story by bram stoker, author of DRACULA. unknown even to scholars, it’s being published for the first time in a century. first new mozart, now new bram stoker
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Replying to @NinjaKitchenUK
@NinjaKitchenUK Hi. Other than literage & price, what is the difference between the OP350UK and the OP500UK?
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Wrote about Straftat for this week's newsletter. It's very good and out tomorrow. hitreload.xyz/steam-next-fes…
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Demo Disc's last Next Fest newsletter is up now, featuring probably my favourite demo of the event. I hope you've enjoyed these daily roundups, and the newsletter will be back next Friday in its usual five-game format. Shares and subs hugely appreciated. demodisc.ghost.io/demo-disc-…
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🚨Breaking; The Israeli army has killed Palestinian artist and cartoonist Mohassen Al-Khatib in a massacre in northern #Gaza.
Her final artwork, completed just hours before her killing , illustrated Israel burning the tents of displaced families and killing them.
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Another Next Fest newsletter for you, featuring @vointhegame, @ION_Shift, and @gimblll's formidable Sektori. I'm doing at least two more of these this week, so if you want to get them direct, subscribe for free through the link below: demodisc.ghost.io/demo-disc-…
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Today's Demo Disc has the strongest group of demos featured in the newsletter so far. All different in genre and subject, but each is stylish, imaginative, and mechanically razor sharp.
Wanna keep up to date with Next Fest? Subscribe for free below. demodisc.ghost.io/demo-disc-…
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The latest @pcgamer magazine is out now, with world-exclusive access to @KingdomComeRPG II, the immersive new medieval RPG from @WarhorseStudios. 🛡️🗡️ Plus, Metal Gear Solid Delta, Stalker 2, Phantom Blade Zero, new PC gaming handhelds, and much more, too. shorturl.at/ISTaa
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It’s not just games media Google has killed. This tread shows just how much damage the HCU did across multiple websites covering niche topics…
Replying to @NewsFromGoogle
YOU basically removed my site from your search engine with no explanation overnight and replaced me with Reddit, who, you made a deal with right before their IPO.
YOU did the same to thousands of other small publishers.
YOU used to invite me to your headquarters you said you had my back.
I guess that was only until I was no longer helpful as your pawn.
That’s how YOU impacted THIS American business.
YOU are the reason I’m currently in THERAPY.
You’ve done emotional and financial harm to myself and my family.
DOJ if you are listening I hope you show the same treatment to Google that they showed me and my small business.
My only regret is not testifying against you.
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The Internet, RIP. Well done guys.
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Demo Disc issue #3 is up, up, and away! Featuring @playwarside, @PowerSnakeDev, and more. Demo of the week is @LonelyMnts. Subscribe for free below: demodisc.ghost.io/demo-disc-…
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Journalists are meant to speak truth to power. That's our job. But what do you do when that power is your own news org?
This thread (professional suicide note?) is about @guardian & @ObserverUK's future. Because it turns out you can’t believe everything you read on a poster..
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We are doing something CRAZY!
For the next 72 hours, the FULL game of @rebotsgame is available to play for all of you on #Steam before the official launch on Monday!
Likes and retweets much appreciated 🙏
Link to the #Free #Demo below 👇#Rebots
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Things are pretty bleak in the world of games journalism right now, especially when it comes to physical media. Websites and magazines are being closed down, which means both job losses and a reduction in opportunities for talented writers.
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*sigh*, my turn! As of this morning, I and the entire team at GGRecon have been made redundant.
I'm actively looking for freelance work, with particular expertise in video game guides, news, reviews, and features. Also open to hardware coverage.
DMs open, RTs appreciated ❤️





























