Daryl Baxter
@darylbaxter.com
👨👧 Dad
📚 The Making of Tomb Raider: 1997-2000 - out late 2026!
✍️ Freelance writer & author
🚐 Running Springboard — a newsletter and a copywriting business with no AI
📬 springboard@darylbaxter.com
📚 The Making of Tomb Raider: 1997-2000 - out late 2026!
✍️ Freelance writer & author
🚐 Running Springboard — a newsletter and a copywriting business with no AI
📬 springboard@darylbaxter.com
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Daryl Baxter
@darylbaxter.com
· Oct 17
I'm Daryl, a freelance writer, author and podcaster.
My newsletter, called Springboard, is all about gaming, apps, health, my books, and more.
darylbaxter.com/springboard/
I also host PAL KEYS, a gaming interview podcast.
palkeys.buzzsprout.com
You can reach me here: springboard@darylbaxter.com
My newsletter, called Springboard, is all about gaming, apps, health, my books, and more.
darylbaxter.com/springboard/
I also host PAL KEYS, a gaming interview podcast.
palkeys.buzzsprout.com
You can reach me here: springboard@darylbaxter.com
Reposted by Daryl Baxter
New feature from me. I spoke to mappers inside OG Tomb Raider's surprisingly prolific fan level scene about what draws them to Core Design's original games. www.pcgamer.com/games/action...
Inside PC gaming's wildly creative Tomb Raider mapping scene: 'Being able to create my own adventures for other people to play is such an addicting concept'
Tomb Raider has a fan-level scene as storied as Quake or Thief.
www.pcgamer.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:54 AM
New feature from me. I spoke to mappers inside OG Tomb Raider's surprisingly prolific fan level scene about what draws them to Core Design's original games. www.pcgamer.com/games/action...
Without the Mega Drive, I wouldn’t be doing any of this.
RIP.
RIP.
RIP Hideki Sato. Former Sega President (2001-2003) and father of Sega's consoles, including my favourite one, the Mega Drive, has passed at the age of 75.
The legacy he leaves behind is immense and cherished. 💜
The legacy he leaves behind is immense and cherished. 💜
February 14, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Without the Mega Drive, I wouldn’t be doing any of this.
RIP.
RIP.
Another one for Radio Times today:
Everyone who has played Lara Croft.
And there’s even something from the upcoming book, to mark her birthday today.
www.radiotimes.com/technology/g...
Everyone who has played Lara Croft.
And there’s even something from the upcoming book, to mark her birthday today.
www.radiotimes.com/technology/g...
Tomb Raiders: All 10 actors who've played Lara Croft across games, movies and TV
10 actors, 30 years.
www.radiotimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Another one for Radio Times today:
Everyone who has played Lara Croft.
And there’s even something from the upcoming book, to mark her birthday today.
www.radiotimes.com/technology/g...
Everyone who has played Lara Croft.
And there’s even something from the upcoming book, to mark her birthday today.
www.radiotimes.com/technology/g...
I'm playing through this today and the result is, weird.
The way the pixelated text and models tie the whole package together with the textures. Immaculate.
I don't know what to tell you if you think the right one here looks better. The rich dithering that seems to add to the experience - gone.
I don't know what to tell you if you think the right one here looks better. The rich dithering that seems to add to the experience - gone.
February 13, 2026 at 1:04 PM
I'm playing through this today and the result is, weird.
Still surprised we’re getting MGS4 on all platforms in August.
I remember hearing how its development was a *time* - so for Konami to get it in a state for Vol. 2 is a big achievement.
I’m curious how it’s going to run on Switch 1.
I remember hearing how its development was a *time* - so for Konami to get it in a state for Vol. 2 is a big achievement.
I’m curious how it’s going to run on Switch 1.
February 13, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Still surprised we’re getting MGS4 on all platforms in August.
I remember hearing how its development was a *time* - so for Konami to get it in a state for Vol. 2 is a big achievement.
I’m curious how it’s going to run on Switch 1.
I remember hearing how its development was a *time* - so for Konami to get it in a state for Vol. 2 is a big achievement.
I’m curious how it’s going to run on Switch 1.
Reposted by Daryl Baxter
I hope they keep this in somehow
February 12, 2026 at 11:51 PM
I hope they keep this in somehow
MGS4 on Switch!
METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 - Announcement Trailer (PS5/Xbox Series/Steam/Switch/Switch 2) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le2V...
February 12, 2026 at 11:26 PM
MGS4 on Switch!
The last few State of Plays have been *awful*
But this one could be Sony's best one yet.
But this one could be Sony's best one yet.
February 12, 2026 at 11:05 PM
The last few State of Plays have been *awful*
But this one could be Sony's best one yet.
But this one could be Sony's best one yet.
Yes. All of it.
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition from Digital Eclipse, out tomorrow digital. June 26th physical
includes lost protoype, interactive doc
includes lost protoype, interactive doc
February 12, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Yes. All of it.
Even with all these Requiem trailers - it feels off.
Can't put my finger on why
Can't put my finger on why
February 12, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Even with all these Requiem trailers - it feels off.
Can't put my finger on why
Can't put my finger on why
After working on this for over a month, the site has been redone!
darylbaxter.com
Featuring:
A better design
Important sections now on one page instead of several
Dedicated page for all Newsletter posts
A dark mode
And all powered by Ghost, not that other place
darylbaxter.com
Featuring:
A better design
Important sections now on one page instead of several
Dedicated page for all Newsletter posts
A dark mode
And all powered by Ghost, not that other place
February 12, 2026 at 12:39 PM
After working on this for over a month, the site has been redone!
darylbaxter.com
Featuring:
A better design
Important sections now on one page instead of several
Dedicated page for all Newsletter posts
A dark mode
And all powered by Ghost, not that other place
darylbaxter.com
Featuring:
A better design
Important sections now on one page instead of several
Dedicated page for all Newsletter posts
A dark mode
And all powered by Ghost, not that other place
Reposted by Daryl Baxter
The we don't give a fuck about the thousands of people we employ week. Seriously... Get. To. Fuck.
February 10, 2026 at 11:48 PM
The we don't give a fuck about the thousands of people we employ week. Seriously... Get. To. Fuck.
I feel like Crystal is missing a trick in not having this on several t-shirts, hoodies and jumpers this year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEob...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEob...
Tomb Raider Angel Of Darkness Best Quote
YouTube video by Nicky91
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I feel like Crystal is missing a trick in not having this on several t-shirts, hoodies and jumpers this year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEob...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEob...
She IS the 17th Doctor
🚨MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT from Deputy Leader @LibDemDaisy.bsky.social
Dropping tomorrow at 9am.
Watch this space.
Dropping tomorrow at 9am.
Watch this space.
February 10, 2026 at 7:33 PM
She IS the 17th Doctor
Now that Mewgenics is out, enjoy my chat with @edmundm.bsky.social and @tylerglaiel.com, incase you missed it.
www.escapistmagazine.com/mewgenics-in...
www.escapistmagazine.com/mewgenics-in...
Mewgenics interview
On the eve of Mewgenics’ launch, Ed McMillen and Tyler Glaiel reveal how the game went from concept to release over the last 14 years.
www.escapistmagazine.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Now that Mewgenics is out, enjoy my chat with @edmundm.bsky.social and @tylerglaiel.com, incase you missed it.
www.escapistmagazine.com/mewgenics-in...
www.escapistmagazine.com/mewgenics-in...
It's February 2026 and I'm still seeing folk join Substack, just because it's 'easy to set up'.
I'm at a point where I'd gladly help set something up for folk via Ghost for a small fee to save them from shooting themselves in the foot.
I'm at a point where I'd gladly help set something up for folk via Ghost for a small fee to save them from shooting themselves in the foot.
February 10, 2026 at 1:16 PM
It's February 2026 and I'm still seeing folk join Substack, just because it's 'easy to set up'.
I'm at a point where I'd gladly help set something up for folk via Ghost for a small fee to save them from shooting themselves in the foot.
I'm at a point where I'd gladly help set something up for folk via Ghost for a small fee to save them from shooting themselves in the foot.
This reads like a LinkedIn post.
Glad I just stopped at Season 2.
And let’s never mention Book of Boba Fett and the Power Rangers episode ever again.
Glad I just stopped at Season 2.
And let’s never mention Book of Boba Fett and the Power Rangers episode ever again.
"[Grogu brings] an instant emotional connection that transcends the moment"
what the fuck are you people even saying
what the fuck are you people even saying
February 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
This reads like a LinkedIn post.
Glad I just stopped at Season 2.
And let’s never mention Book of Boba Fett and the Power Rangers episode ever again.
Glad I just stopped at Season 2.
And let’s never mention Book of Boba Fett and the Power Rangers episode ever again.
Brilliant.
More dedicated articles like these please, outlets.
More dedicated articles like these please, outlets.
Letter from the editor: Standing up to generative AI
Letter from the editor: Standing up to generative AI
Generative AI is trying to infect every part of the Internet, and we are taking a stand against it.
dlvr.it
February 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Brilliant.
More dedicated articles like these please, outlets.
More dedicated articles like these please, outlets.
Reposted by Daryl Baxter
🚨 NEWS 🚨
I’m going to be a guest at #TR30 in October, the yearly #TombRaider event where @leanaura.bsky.social is going to chat to me all about the follow up to ‘The Making of Tomb Raider’ - WHICH IS CALLED:
The Making of Tomb Raider: 1997-2000.
More details:
www.instagram.com/p/DUbWLd2iCs...
I’m going to be a guest at #TR30 in October, the yearly #TombRaider event where @leanaura.bsky.social is going to chat to me all about the follow up to ‘The Making of Tomb Raider’ - WHICH IS CALLED:
The Making of Tomb Raider: 1997-2000.
More details:
www.instagram.com/p/DUbWLd2iCs...
Tomb Raider Derby on Instagram: "🚨GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
Daryl Baxter (@daryleebaxter) returns to talk all about his new book: ‘The Making of Tomb Raider: 1997-2000’, the follow-up to his 2021 book.
Jo...
18 likes, 2 comments - tombraiderderby on February 6, 2026: "🚨GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
Daryl Baxter (@daryleebaxter) returns to talk all about his new book: ‘The Making of Tomb Raider: 1997-2000’, the fol...
www.instagram.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:08 PM
🚨 NEWS 🚨
I’m going to be a guest at #TR30 in October, the yearly #TombRaider event where @leanaura.bsky.social is going to chat to me all about the follow up to ‘The Making of Tomb Raider’ - WHICH IS CALLED:
The Making of Tomb Raider: 1997-2000.
More details:
www.instagram.com/p/DUbWLd2iCs...
I’m going to be a guest at #TR30 in October, the yearly #TombRaider event where @leanaura.bsky.social is going to chat to me all about the follow up to ‘The Making of Tomb Raider’ - WHICH IS CALLED:
The Making of Tomb Raider: 1997-2000.
More details:
www.instagram.com/p/DUbWLd2iCs...
It’s the kind where reading anything gives you a headache
February 9, 2026 at 5:31 AM
It’s the kind where reading anything gives you a headache
Starting to see this crap appear on Instagram Stories.
If you do it, you’re part of the problem.
If you do it, you’re part of the problem.
February 7, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Starting to see this crap appear on Instagram Stories.
If you do it, you’re part of the problem.
If you do it, you’re part of the problem.