Deer & Boy
I had a lovely time with Deer & Boy. It is short, heartfelt, and visually beautiful, with a few clunky moments that did not stop me from enjoying the journey.
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Latest Reviews
Recent short reviews focused on how a game actually feels to play.
Chants of Sennaar
A beautiful, clever puzzle adventure about language, connection, and what becomes possible when people take the time to understand each other.
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Kena: Bridge of Spirits
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
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Hermit and Pig
Battle a sinister corporation in this story-rich RPG! Survive fast-paced, turn-based battles and conversations where cringe damage can be deadly. Fight the evils of capitalism with your trusty pig sidekick and join the revolution, old man!
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Lil Gator Game
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
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The Last Campfire
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.
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From the Journal
Monthly snapshots of what I am playing, revisiting, and thinking about as I go.
The UK has been having a horrendous heat wave. I don't do well in the heat and this last week has been horrible. I also learned about heat induced panic attacks the hard way, which has meant I have napped a lot and not done too much gaming at the end of the month. But earlier in the month we had Steam Next fest and while I recommended a few demos I want to include the one that I forgot the time on while playing and it could become my new "Cult of the Lamb" esque game. There was the gaming club as well of course and as part of Good Game Lobby Monthly Gaming Club we were playing Tunic this month.
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May was full of game snacking, until I fell into another big gaming hole. Let's have a look.
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Writing beyond reviews
Commentary, guides, and broader thoughts on games and the industry around them.
How Elden Ring and Breath of the Wild prepared me for Crimson Desert
Recently Crimson Desert has consumed me, but I have Elden Ring and Breath of the Wild to thank for that. Here's why.
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Gaming on an iPad
This started as a simple thought about gaming on a bigger screen and, as these things tend to do in my house, turned into a small case study in my ridiculous buying logic.
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6 Months of the Switch 2
In articles prefixed with “Thoughts” I share some ideas or commentary on stuff I have seen in the gaming industry / community rather than a review of a game. This time I am looking at the last 6 months of owning the Switch 2.
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Event coverage
Write-ups from gaming events, shows, and demos worth remembering.
New Game Plus 2026
This year's New Game Plus took place across 16th and 17th April as part of the London Games Festival. It was the second time the event ran and it felt noticeably bigger and more polished than last year, thanks in part to the new venue and a roomier layout. Even so, there was still a bit of that scrappy indie charm that made the first edition so memorable. I only attended on the Thursday but had a great time playing some new to me games and meeting the lovely developers of all of these great games. The show included a couple of stages as well with talks throughout the days. One smaller stage was aimed at students with talks on imposter syndrome for example and stories by people in the industry. The other stage was bigger and had more interviews with developers, such as Peter Molyneux. This was a lovely talk, very open and honest and a lot more positive about the future than I would have expected.
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Gamescom 2025
Eeek this year I decided to go to Gamescom in Köln. It seemed like a sort of logical next step in terms of gaming events, however I had no idea how big it actually is, so maybe I should have tried to stay more local first. This is a bit of an overview blog, and I will go into details for the indie games I played or liked the look of in a separate post in more detail. :)
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Develop:Brighton 2025
Disclaimer: I am currently not working in the industry but I used to and was also job hunting while at the expo… I know, it is not good time.
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Curated lists
Grouped recommendations, themed roundups, and demo collections to browse.
Steam Next Fest Demos - June 2026
A curated list of demos now available on Steam for Steam Next Fest in June 2026
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Games I Have Recently Wishlisted
We all probably know that June is the showcase-heavy period in the gaming PR calendar. This means I tend to find more games to add to my wishlist to keep an eye on. This is an attempt to share some of the ones that re...
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This is a list of demos I played during Steam Next fest and what I thought about them.
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