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Gaming Content Writer, Editor & Creator looking for opportunities in Games PR or Games Media. Articles at TechRadar, Techopedia, Eurogamer, Digital Foundry and more. Video guy at JHT Show. Contact: [email protected] www.theolitston.com
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It's the first time one of my reviews has ever been quoted in an accolades trailer and, I'm not going to lie, that's pretty cool. Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is great. Go play it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWVg...

My full review of Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is now live over at TechRadar. www.techradar.com/gaming/tomb-...

The INCREDIBLE @maddymeeson.bsky.social baked a Roach Meme cake as a surprise for our fabulous guests... Doug was very excited!

I still have a couple of contributor slots for this feature about games from the year 2000. Do you work in games and have a favourite game you'd love to celebrate in 100 words for Retro Dodo? Please get in touch.

Hello all: we are unexpectedly hiring for a freelance Database and Maps Editor. Ideally a full time commitment and someone with games media experience already. Full Job post: www.gamerguides.com/jobs/freelan.... Retweets appreciated. DM me for any questions. Laguna says thanks!

What a great looking piece of kit! Make sure you follow Special Effect and support them however you can as their work is truly life-changing.

OPPORTUNITY: Do you work in games media, development or content creation and have a favourite game from the year 2000? I'm looking for contributors for a feature celebrating games from the turn of the millennium. Please send me a DM if you want to be involved.

Looks like we'll be producing another one of these in the not-too-distant future: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cK8...

A new special edition Xbox Wireless Controller is reportedly set to be revealed this month. It's said to be the next in the Cipher series of transparent controllers, which previously featured clear blue and grey designs. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-new-s...

Currently trying to find a home for a review of Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles. Please reach out if you're an editor interested in publishing a review of the upcoming Star Wars game from Aspyr. It features a playable Jar Jar Binks!!?

Balatro 2.

Every time I listen to the MGS4 soundtrack I'm surprised by exactly how many screams of agony made the cut... It's definitely an unusual soundscape to work to.

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What's the best smelling video game world? I'm sure The Last Of Us isn't it.

Happy New Year from me and my best friend. Please keep me in mind for any job opportunities you may have. I'm available immediately and bring a wealth of skills and experience with me.

Gaming PR people. Please keep me in mind for review keys and preview events this year. Add me to your mailing lists! Many thanks in advance.

Which FromSoft game is this screenshot from?

Here are some games I loved in 2024. Astro Bot Tekken 8 Thank Goodness You're Here What The Car? Balatro Animal Well Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth World's Worst Handyman Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Caravan Sandwitch Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered

google search to set as a home page in your browser that then won't do ads or ai

It's been a really rough year. I'm hoping 2025 brings us something amazing, like a 2D Sonic Metroidvania...

That is one super puppy.

I'm sure every other Guns N' Roses fan heard this when it was announced, right?

GAMING PUBLICATIONS I regularly have access to some really exciting opps relating to video game soundtracks, scores and audio design. These tend to be tricky to land when pitching cold and I'd LOVE to know if there's anywhere that might be interested in covering them. Re-shares appreciated. Ta!

Give me a single screenshot from a video game that immediately makes you hear the soundtrack in your head. 'Do, Do, Do, Do, Do, Do'

And that's a wrap! 'Games played' is artificially inflated because of needing to capture screenshots and video for various projects but it was still fun to look back on my PS experiences this year.

The worst thing about the death of games journalism - and I say this as someone in games PR - is that everyone will only be getting their news directly from games PR. The largest entertainment and pop culture medium in the world deserved proper, critical, analytic journalism.

Curious to see which game I've played the most on PlayStation Wrap Up once it's back online. Will it be Tekken 8 or will it be Disney Dreamlight Valley? It feels too close to call. Place your bets!!

I'm still available for coverage in 2024. Do you need a game rigorously reviewed? Do you need some news or deals coverage? Do you need somebody to write up some guides? Do you need videos edited? I'm your guy. Please email me and let's work together to make something great!

And now Jabba the Hutt procreating is on my mind...

For my (potentially) final review of 2024, I was given the opportunity to review Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered for TechRadar, and wow, retuning to Nosgoth is even better than I could have imagined. www.techradar.com/gaming/legac...

This is insane. I've never liked these Funko Pop landfill fodder things and now this BS. I hope this issue gets resolved quickly for itch and for all the brilliant creatives that use it to share their creations.

My penultimate review for the year is written and about to be submitted and I finally managed to beat that Expert level Venusaur battle.

Big 'it's Wednesday which means it's Names in Songs' energy to this one.

Please check out my friend @ootf.co.uk's brilliant game, Finchy Quest. It's based on the characters and lore of @rkgvideo.bsky.social and is such a wonderful piece of game design mixed with humour and exploration that if you're looking for a mini-RPG fix you'll love it. ootf.itch.io/finchy-quest

Received my first birthday card this week that openly mocks my advancing years. I guess this will be every birthday now until I croak.

I need a patch to fix my memory leaks.