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Henry Stenhouse
@hensten.bsky.social
Senior Editor at www.Restart.run. Loves interviewing enthusiastic people and corralling words afterwards. Got a Physics PhD before games stole me from science. Some board games words on www.goinganalogshow.com
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I'm a Fall of Civilizations @fallofcivspod.bsky.social voice actor! In fact, I deliver the first and last readings you'll hear during The Mongols: Terror of the Steppe. I'm unbelievably chuffed to be part of one of my favourite podcasts. Huge thanks to @paulmmcooper.bsky.social for giving me a shot!
Merry Christmas. Santa Vitelli delivers once again 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
My parents love cryptic crosswords, so this Christmas I wrote one for them and my sister (her idea) relating to pets, Christmas, and books. Proper chuffed with myself - just hope they can solve them! 😅
December 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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You're damn right I talk about Sazantos and Pinky, the two best characters of the year
It's the beginning of our end of year awards!!

First up we have the best characters of 2025. Check out the winners here.
www.restart.run/articles/the...
December 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I know I went to a lot of rugby games this year but this is a bit much lads
December 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Me signing off for the year and watching the rest of the @restart.run crew deal with any remaining end-of-year obligations
December 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Episode 20 is now available with video!

With maps, reenactments and beautiful aerial footage, find out how the world of Achaemenid Persian empire rose, flourished and finally fell.
20. Persia - An Empire in Ashes
YouTube video by Fall of Civilizations
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December 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Live footage of @chasecarter.bsky.social killing God.
December 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Almost wrapped Silent Hill 3 and *boy* is this game and step down from 2. Some lovely touches and elements but a mess in structure
December 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Here's the second part of my interview on in-game radio in The Outer Worlds 2, this time looking at the genre stylings behind each of the three stations. www.restart.run/articles/the...
How Each of The Outer Worlds 2 Radio Stations Was Made | Restart
From the Protectorate to the Grand Plan, The Outer Worlds 2 principal composer Oleksa Lozowchuk takes us through the full frequency of Arcadia’s three radio stations.
www.restart.run
December 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
There was a dream that was Rome.
Toad was in bed, taking a nap.
December 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Squeezing in just ahead of TGAs, I recently spoke with The Outer Worlds 2's principal composer about how and why in-game radio stations defined the soundtrack! www.restart.run/articles/the...
How Radio Retuned The Outer Worlds 2’s Soundtrack | Restart
The Outer Worlds 2 composers Oleksa Lozowchuk discusses how radio came to rule the soundtrack and help ground each faction in Obsidian's sci-fi RPG sequel.
www.restart.run
December 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Squeezing in just ahead of TGAs, I recently spoke with The Outer Worlds 2's principal composer about how and why in-game radio stations defined the soundtrack! www.restart.run/articles/the...
How Radio Retuned The Outer Worlds 2’s Soundtrack | Restart
The Outer Worlds 2 composers Oleksa Lozowchuk discusses how radio came to rule the soundtrack and help ground each faction in Obsidian's sci-fi RPG sequel.
www.restart.run
December 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I had surgery recently. I wrote something small and personal about how my gaming habits have changed during recovery. www.restart.run/articles/rec...
Recovering From Surgery Completely Changed My Gaming Habits | Restart
After an operation, I learned how little I knew about which games I’d want to keep me company in convalescence.
www.restart.run
December 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Hey I reviewed Kirby Air Riders! The more time I spent with it, the more I appreciated just how oddball it is for a racing game. As much a toy as a game. Feels very strange to be playing it more than 20 years after enjoying the original as a dorky teenager. www.restart.run/articles/kir...
Kirby Air Riders Review: A Weird and Wonderful Second Ride | Restart
By embracing it's stranger side, Kirby Air Riders delivers a refreshing racer that mixes in party game antics to create an encompassing and engaging collection of modes.
www.restart.run
November 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Final Spanish class of the year tomorrow evening, so I have, of course, been baking up some treats
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Seeing people suggest Bancho from Dave the Diver and no I do not want an endangered shark's head on my table, thank you
Alright y'all, it's time to talk about the important parts of Thanksgiving. What video game chef are you bringing this year? Who's cooking up the most delicious food you can find?

We have our picks, but let us know yours!
Which Video Game Chef Should Run Thanksgiving? | Restart
A horde of ravenous guests approaches, their bellies empty, their anticipation at its apex. Which video game chef has the culinary chops to to deliver on Thanksgiving? The Restart.run team makes their...
www.restart.run
November 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I have to thank @cjpt.bsky.social for putting up with my initial blundering questions as a beginner, and I owe @danshoehsu.bsky.social an entire Great British Bake Off season's worth of thank you cakes for repeatedly pushing me to improve my intros and teaching me so many other tricks
By the way, it's National Editor Appreciation Day.

Nobody ever reads a great article and thinks, "Dang, that was some tight editing." But editing is a big part of how it got to be great.

So writers, if you've ever worked with a good editor, shout 'em out.
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Lex's review is a far more engaging, action-packed affair than anything I've encountered in the campaign thus far.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a soulless and soul-destroying game that thinks exceptionally little of its players and developers.

My one-star review for @restart.run:

www.restart.run/articles/cal...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Review | Restart
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is an underwhelming, frustrating experience, even at its best.
www.restart.run
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Forget the Arc Raiders fans, it's the Peak community that The Game Awards should really be scared of. They're cannibals!
November 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Picked up this placemat from the final day of the Nintendo pop up store. Cant get over how cute Toad is 🍄
November 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Fee-fi-fo-fum!
You have to pick one
November 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Very proud to have once again provided VO for this wonderful series (even if I havent yet had time to listen to all 5 and a half hours!)

With this as well as Persian Fire and Persians: Age of the Great Kings on my bookshelf, the end of the year is looking rather Archaemenid heavy 😅
⛰️🏔️ Episode 20 is now live! 🏔️⛰️

In this episode, we look at the amazing story of the Achaemenid Persian Empire.

Find out how the world's largest empire rose, flourished, and finally fell in ash and flame.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRYd...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6AeH...
November 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Ash operating at peak efficiency, as per usual!
November 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
My family is engaging with my food reintroduction process by declaring today EGG DAY and insisting I send pictures of the poached egg I cook
November 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Autumn leaves are a great comfort on slow, simple walks. A blanket for my mood.
November 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM