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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Henry Stenhouse
@hensten.bsky.social
· Dec 5
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!
Chatting with Jesse about Pokopia has me oh so much more interested. The habitats being a sort of puzzle method of crafting your own pokemon wildlife centre sounds ace
I played Pokemon Pokopia and have not stopped thinking about it since. It’s so many things in one, but it’s also so uniquely Pokemon that I love it. It feels like the type of game ripe to take over the world.
It’s also incredibly funny. The way it uses physical comedy gags so naturally is aces
It’s also incredibly funny. The way it uses physical comedy gags so naturally is aces
Pokemon Pokopia Won Me Over With Its Comedy and Charm | Restart
Pokemon Pokopia is an interesting blend of cozy life sim and weird Pokemon game. After playing it for roughly 90 minutes, we walked away beyond excited to discover more of its world and inhabitants.
www.restart.run
February 11, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Chatting with Jesse about Pokopia has me oh so much more interested. The habitats being a sort of puzzle method of crafting your own pokemon wildlife centre sounds ace
Ah yes, the once-every-four-years period in which I become thoroughly invested in curling. An excellent time.
February 10, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Ah yes, the once-every-four-years period in which I become thoroughly invested in curling. An excellent time.
New Mario Tennis Fever trailer confirms that Toads canonically have to clean up after Mario, Peach, and the rest of the Mushroom Kingdom aristocrats leave the court in an absolute state. Disgraceful behaviour.
February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
New Mario Tennis Fever trailer confirms that Toads canonically have to clean up after Mario, Peach, and the rest of the Mushroom Kingdom aristocrats leave the court in an absolute state. Disgraceful behaviour.
So good to have the Six Nations back, even if starting on a Thursday keeps me forgetting that I have to work tomorrow.
February 5, 2026 at 8:52 PM
So good to have the Six Nations back, even if starting on a Thursday keeps me forgetting that I have to work tomorrow.
Taking time to appreciate some true, hard-hitting journalism today
February 5, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Taking time to appreciate some true, hard-hitting journalism today
I have wanted to make mini cryptic crosswords for video games for a while. This is a great idea
Play a (mostly) RPG-themed crossword developed by our own @newmadras.bsky.social as a special anniversary month treat!
Rascal Crossword #1: Retro Reviews
We heard you liked games.
www.rascal.news
February 4, 2026 at 6:17 PM
I have wanted to make mini cryptic crosswords for video games for a while. This is a great idea
Mio: Memories in Orbit is just such a good looking game ❤️
February 2, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Mio: Memories in Orbit is just such a good looking game ❤️
Video game music. It's pretty good, eh?
January 31, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Video game music. It's pretty good, eh?
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You want back-to-back composer interviews on @restart.run? We got 'em! I had the good fortune of chatting with @jessezuretti.bsky.social about his work on 2XKO, the metal community, and working with Polyphia!
2XKO's composer Jesse Zuretti owes a lot of their life to metal music, so they made sure it was represented in 2XKO's score.
Read our full interview below
Read our full interview below
2XKO Composer Jesse Zuretti on Representing Metal Music | Restart
“I was raised by the metal world. I've spent more than half of my life dedicated to it. So I wanted to make sure to represent Team Metal as much as I possibly could.”
www.restart.run
January 29, 2026 at 5:09 PM
You want back-to-back composer interviews on @restart.run? We got 'em! I had the good fortune of chatting with @jessezuretti.bsky.social about his work on 2XKO, the metal community, and working with Polyphia!
You want back-to-back composer interviews on @restart.run? We got 'em! I had the good fortune of chatting with @jessezuretti.bsky.social about his work on 2XKO, the metal community, and working with Polyphia!
2XKO's composer Jesse Zuretti owes a lot of their life to metal music, so they made sure it was represented in 2XKO's score.
Read our full interview below
Read our full interview below
2XKO Composer Jesse Zuretti on Representing Metal Music | Restart
“I was raised by the metal world. I've spent more than half of my life dedicated to it. So I wanted to make sure to represent Team Metal as much as I possibly could.”
www.restart.run
January 29, 2026 at 5:09 PM
You want back-to-back composer interviews on @restart.run? We got 'em! I had the good fortune of chatting with @jessezuretti.bsky.social about his work on 2XKO, the metal community, and working with Polyphia!
Chris was even kind enough to explain all of the climbing terminology to a scrub like me. I now understand that it's a good thing to have crabs when climbing.
Haven’t played enough of Cairn for a review yet, but I have played enough to have the opinions of someone who can almost climb v6 in a bouldering gym. So I talked to Henry about it for a bit while we looked at some early bits
Is Cairn the Ultimate Climbing Game? | Restart.run Introduces
YouTube video by Restart
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January 29, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Chris was even kind enough to explain all of the climbing terminology to a scrub like me. I now understand that it's a good thing to have crabs when climbing.
After making interviewing composers *my* thing, Jesse had to go and upstage me by chatting with THE Akira Yamaoka. Unbelievable! Go read it. He sat through Return to Silent Hill for this, after all.
Had the chance to chop it up with Akira Yamaoka for a few. Talked about what it means to create, what he's been listening to/how he discovers new music in 2026, and making music for films vs games.
We sat down with Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka to discuss what it was like working on Return to Silent Hill, what it means to create for the masses, and what been on his personal music playlist
January 28, 2026 at 8:31 PM
After making interviewing composers *my* thing, Jesse had to go and upstage me by chatting with THE Akira Yamaoka. Unbelievable! Go read it. He sat through Return to Silent Hill for this, after all.
A murder mystery in a full-on fantasy setting is no mean feat but The Tainted Cup definitely delivers an enjoyable one. I could go for more of these!
January 28, 2026 at 8:11 AM
A murder mystery in a full-on fantasy setting is no mean feat but The Tainted Cup definitely delivers an enjoyable one. I could go for more of these!
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Are you a tabletop designer/creator/actor/etc. who has quit TikTok becuase of ownership changes in the US? Are you thinking about leaving? I'd love to chat for a story!
email: chase@rascal.news
Signal: ChaseTC.24
Sharing and reposts appreciated.
email: chase@rascal.news
Signal: ChaseTC.24
Sharing and reposts appreciated.
January 27, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Are you a tabletop designer/creator/actor/etc. who has quit TikTok becuase of ownership changes in the US? Are you thinking about leaving? I'd love to chat for a story!
email: chase@rascal.news
Signal: ChaseTC.24
Sharing and reposts appreciated.
email: chase@rascal.news
Signal: ChaseTC.24
Sharing and reposts appreciated.
Having this experience recounted to me by @mamavitelli.bsky.social has me oh so much more excited for Requiem. I was a little worried about the action-horror split
We went hands-on with Resident Evil Requiem for roughly 3 hours and walked away still wanting more. Check out our thoughts on this truly relentless survival horror experience.
Resident Evil Requiem Is Relentless and I Love It for That | Hands-on Preview | Restart
We played roughly three hours of Resident Evil Requiem and walked away emotional exhausted from how terrifying Grace Ashcroft's sections are. Luckily, we also got to see our favorite boy Leon do what ...
www.restart.run
January 26, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Having this experience recounted to me by @mamavitelli.bsky.social has me oh so much more excited for Requiem. I was a little worried about the action-horror split
Accidentally clicking on Steam's Community tab is always a wild ride
January 23, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Accidentally clicking on Steam's Community tab is always a wild ride
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IT’S HERE. Going Analog’s Games of the Year episode (it’s still 2025, right?), and we were joined by @candidrum.bsky.social 🎉
Are we SO RIGHT? What did we miss?
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/317/...
Are we SO RIGHT? What did we miss?
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/317/...
January 22, 2026 at 6:38 PM
IT’S HERE. Going Analog’s Games of the Year episode (it’s still 2025, right?), and we were joined by @candidrum.bsky.social 🎉
Are we SO RIGHT? What did we miss?
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/317/...
Are we SO RIGHT? What did we miss?
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/317/...
A quiet joy of my work is finding excuses to set up a little animal crossing space at lunch for the perfect featured image
It's getting cold outside, and we're trying to fight the Seasonal depression. What games are you getting cozy and playing this winter?
Restart.run Asks: What’s the Best Game To Warm Your Winter Blues? | Restart
January can be cold and miserable, but here are our top games to toss on the digital fireplace and bring some warmth into your world. Just don’t throw them on a literal fire.
www.restart.run
January 16, 2026 at 4:43 PM
A quiet joy of my work is finding excuses to set up a little animal crossing space at lunch for the perfect featured image
Reposted by Henry Stenhouse
How’s everyone enjoying the new Animal Crossing update? We’re clearly having a blast
January 15, 2026 at 4:19 PM
How’s everyone enjoying the new Animal Crossing update? We’re clearly having a blast
The most important thing to know about the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 update is that you can now Cha Cha Slide
January 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The most important thing to know about the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 update is that you can now Cha Cha Slide
Orbitals and Out of Words definitely up there with my most anticipated games this year.
Grab a buddy or maybe three, because 2026 has plenty of co-op games to look forward to, whether you plan to play online or in person
12 Co-op Games You Can Enjoy Together in 2026 | Restart
Grab a buddy or maybe three, because 2026 has plenty of co-op games to look forward to whether you plan to play online or in person.
www.restart.run
January 13, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Orbitals and Out of Words definitely up there with my most anticipated games this year.
7 Wonders remains an all-timer. Don't think I've ever not enjoyed a game of it.
January 11, 2026 at 11:13 AM
7 Wonders remains an all-timer. Don't think I've ever not enjoyed a game of it.
Gonna destroy the heck out of that one ring
January 10, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Gonna destroy the heck out of that one ring
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we were never meant to see shit this horrifying about 480p
January 8, 2026 at 3:29 PM
we were never meant to see shit this horrifying about 480p
Can't believe Nintendo just casually dropped its most terrifying character yet in a Mario Tennis Fever trailer
January 8, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Can't believe Nintendo just casually dropped its most terrifying character yet in a Mario Tennis Fever trailer