Chris Smith
@chrissmith.bsky.social
Gaming historian, former game dev, at Cambridge Studio and Frontier, co-host of Electronic Eggs Podcast, aspiring model/actor, socialist, Gooner, father of 4. He/him
Modelling profile
https://www.saltandpeppermodels.co.uk/men-40/chris-smith
Modelling profile
https://www.saltandpeppermodels.co.uk/men-40/chris-smith
Part 1 of our Amiga Eggstra episode is out now, I was joined by @pdmon.bsky.social for a nostalgic trip down Amiga lane. electroniceggs.podbean.com/e/electronic...
November 13, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Part 1 of our Amiga Eggstra episode is out now, I was joined by @pdmon.bsky.social for a nostalgic trip down Amiga lane. electroniceggs.podbean.com/e/electronic...
Just played LUMINES Arise on the Portal. Can’t wait to get stuck into it using VR later!
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Just played LUMINES Arise on the Portal. Can’t wait to get stuck into it using VR later!
Reposted by Chris Smith
Happy Lumines Arise day so once again here’s the interview I did with director Takashi Ishihara for Creative Bloq www.creativebloq.com/3d/video-gam...
The surprising visual audacity of Lumines Arise
Hands-on with the blockbuster puzzle game.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Happy Lumines Arise day so once again here’s the interview I did with director Takashi Ishihara for Creative Bloq www.creativebloq.com/3d/video-gam...
Vector graphics
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Vector graphics
I was only 31 when Skyrim launched I’ll be 50 by the time Elder Scrolls VI launches 😅
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I was only 31 when Skyrim launched I’ll be 50 by the time Elder Scrolls VI launches 😅
Sitting here waiting for The A1200 pre-orders to go up.
Waiting Patient GIF
ALT: Waiting Patient GIF
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November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Sitting here waiting for The A1200 pre-orders to go up.
@gamesblackhole.bsky.social one more thing you’re an Amiga head too right?
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
@gamesblackhole.bsky.social one more thing you’re an Amiga head too right?
Seeing a vintage Apple Macintosh II from 1992 on marketplace and trying to convince myself I don’t need it.
a man with glasses is holding a piece of bread and says i have no self-restraint
ALT: a man with glasses is holding a piece of bread and says i have no self-restraint
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November 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Seeing a vintage Apple Macintosh II from 1992 on marketplace and trying to convince myself I don’t need it.
@gamesblackhole.bsky.social you’re a fellow Ys head aren’t you? Have you played Granblue Fantasy Relink?
November 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
@gamesblackhole.bsky.social you’re a fellow Ys head aren’t you? Have you played Granblue Fantasy Relink?
Liverpool robbed there
November 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Liverpool robbed there
Rice looks absolutely shattered. Now watch him have to play two full games for England.
November 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Rice looks absolutely shattered. Now watch him have to play two full games for England.
Calafiori needs to come off soon before he gets a needless red.
November 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Calafiori needs to come off soon before he gets a needless red.
Raya earning his wages to is week.
November 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Raya earning his wages to is week.
You just know Xhaka will score a thunderbastard today to finally crack Arsenal’s defence.
November 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM
You just know Xhaka will score a thunderbastard today to finally crack Arsenal’s defence.
Still in development but with AI taking over the writing, the art and marketing.
In the midst of EA's controversial acquisition, Bioware moves to reassure fans that a new Mass Effect is definitely still in development
www.eurogamer.net/in-the-midst...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Still in development but with AI taking over the writing, the art and marketing.
As has been pointed out to me Super Off Road was 3 player in the arcades I’m so sorry for getting this 32 year old memory wrong.
Joining me are @liberaljoon.com and @jake74.bsky.social for the latest episode of Electronic Eggs Podcast
electroniceggs.podbean.com/e/electronic...
electroniceggs.podbean.com/e/electronic...
November 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
As has been pointed out to me Super Off Road was 3 player in the arcades I’m so sorry for getting this 32 year old memory wrong.
I really wish I could have got a White Vita.
November 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I really wish I could have got a White Vita.
I’ve not played any of those so cannot definitely vouch for or against their quality, but I am confident in saying not one of these games are iconic.
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
I’ve not played any of those so cannot definitely vouch for or against their quality, but I am confident in saying not one of these games are iconic.
Recording a PSP Eggstra Sunday night if you want to share your thoughts on the system send them over.
November 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Recording a PSP Eggstra Sunday night if you want to share your thoughts on the system send them over.
This is such a great update for someone like me who is digital only.
Cloud streaming has officially ‘arrived’ on PlayStation Portal devices today, after being in beta for a year.
The new update lets PS Plus Premium subscribers also stream select digital games they own in their PS5 library.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/after-a...
The new update lets PS Plus Premium subscribers also stream select digital games they own in their PS5 library.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/after-a...
After a year in beta, cloud streaming officially ‘arrives’ on PlayStation Portal today | VGC
Players can now stream certain digital games from their own library…
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November 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This is such a great update for someone like me who is digital only.
Been playing a lot of the Zool remaster recently. Really feel that game (and Superfrog) are overlooked when people think about 16-bit platformers.
November 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Been playing a lot of the Zool remaster recently. Really feel that game (and Superfrog) are overlooked when people think about 16-bit platformers.
Buzzing to do pods on PSP, Amiga and Xbox 360 over the next month!
November 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Buzzing to do pods on PSP, Amiga and Xbox 360 over the next month!
Not being able to buy the Forza Horizon 2 DLC is a bummer.
November 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Not being able to buy the Forza Horizon 2 DLC is a bummer.
I preferred watching this game without Sam Matterface
November 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I preferred watching this game without Sam Matterface
Can I just shock you? I like VAR
November 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Can I just shock you? I like VAR