James Swinbanks
@jamesswinbanks.bsky.social
former video games reviewer and podcaster, now just a games enjoyer. musician (bass and synth) and audio nerd. gamer. football (soccer) and motorsport fan. cat dad. #mufc
background by @aurahack.bsky.social
background by @aurahack.bsky.social
Football eh. Bloody hell
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Football eh. Bloody hell
I suspect that Valve are not at all concerned about this, because they could certainly be in the big department stores if they wanted to be. They have a direct to consumer business. Why get anyone else involved?
The very important thing to remember when talking Valve and its ceiling compared to, say, Microsoft, is that you can not walk into a Walmart and buy a Steam Deck. You have to be enough of an enthusiast to know what it is and where to find it. That's the #1 thing holding Valve back.
November 13, 2025 at 5:22 AM
I suspect that Valve are not at all concerned about this, because they could certainly be in the big department stores if they wanted to be. They have a direct to consumer business. Why get anyone else involved?
One of the best in the business is back on the market and frankly I’d move heaven and earth to give this man a job.
Hey folks, bit of news. Commissioning changes have meant that ABC Gamer will be rested at the end of the year. My contract ends in December and I will be back on the job hunt. It’s been a dream to work here, and the Children & Family team have been extraordinary to work with. Nothing but love.
November 12, 2025 at 1:34 AM
One of the best in the business is back on the market and frankly I’d move heaven and earth to give this man a job.
Europa Universalis 5 is precisely the type of game that makes me wish we still had beautifully produced physical game manuals.
November 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Europa Universalis 5 is precisely the type of game that makes me wish we still had beautifully produced physical game manuals.
thinking about point & clickbait and how much I miss it right now
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 AM
thinking about point & clickbait and how much I miss it right now
Getting positive contract extension news this close to Christmas is nice.
November 11, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Getting positive contract extension news this close to Christmas is nice.
Had a breakthrough with EU5 yesterday. I’m still a long way from being able to say “I get it” but it get it more than I ever have before.
November 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Had a breakthrough with EU5 yesterday. I’m still a long way from being able to say “I get it” but it get it more than I ever have before.
so can we turn off retweets yet or…
November 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
so can we turn off retweets yet or…
Stardew Valley concert in Sydney this weekend!
November 9, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Stardew Valley concert in Sydney this weekend!
league two, baby!
November 6, 2025 at 8:45 AM
league two, baby!
The idea of a FIFA peace prize is excruciatingly funny
November 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The idea of a FIFA peace prize is excruciatingly funny
What’s the German word for when you finish a meeting that takes so much juice your brain doesn’t work once it’s finished?
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 AM
What’s the German word for when you finish a meeting that takes so much juice your brain doesn’t work once it’s finished?
The entire community reaction to FM26’s admittedly not great release feels incredibly overblown.
November 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The entire community reaction to FM26’s admittedly not great release feels incredibly overblown.
@mike.reuben.games delighted for you today, Mike. Cannot wait to play it. Huge congratulations!
November 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
@mike.reuben.games delighted for you today, Mike. Cannot wait to play it. Huge congratulations!
Ooooooohhhhhhh shiiiiiiittttttttttt
It’s true, here’s our exciting news! Dead Static Drive is coming out on NOVEMBER 5TH! This year! Next week, even.
Yee—and we cannot stress this enough—haw 🤠
www.deadstaticdrive.com/releases
Yee—and we cannot stress this enough—haw 🤠
www.deadstaticdrive.com/releases
Dead Static Drive | Coming to PC and Xbox
Grab your bat, steal a car, and take your chances against the unearthly horrors found along Route 666. This is Dead Static Drive.
www.deadstaticdrive.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Ooooooohhhhhhh shiiiiiiittttttttttt
Very much dislike Spurs playing as well as they did. We need to thrash them this weekend.
November 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Very much dislike Spurs playing as well as they did. We need to thrash them this weekend.
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The Number #2 bestselling book about family, poo and a toilet that lets you TRAVEL THROUGH TIME!*
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November 4, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Toilet Time Machine is out today! Can't believe this little thing @rubyinnes.bsky.social and I cooked up is in the world in a huge way. DREAM BELIEVE ACHIEVE BUY MY BOOK.
www.penguin.com.au/books/toilet...
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lol
🚨 EXCL: Gary O’Neil withdraws himself from process to become new Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach after initial talks. Understood 42yo felt opportunity to make shock return to Molineux not right for him at this time. #WWFC search ongoing 🚨
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Gary O’Neil withdraws from Wolves head coach process after initial talks
The 42-year-old has been out of work since being sacked by the side in December 2024 but did not feel the opportunity was right for him.
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
lol
NASCAR shooting themselves in the foot again with this utterly shit championship system. Garbage.
November 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
NASCAR shooting themselves in the foot again with this utterly shit championship system. Garbage.
@flameroasttoast.com happy birthday legend
November 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM
@flameroasttoast.com happy birthday legend
How the heck have I already played 40 hours of the FM26 beta
October 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
How the heck have I already played 40 hours of the FM26 beta
This is what happens when you’ve never heard “no” in your life
October 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This is what happens when you’ve never heard “no” in your life
Revelling in the chaos of club football at the moment.
October 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Revelling in the chaos of club football at the moment.
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At a fundamental level, we have to accept much of silicon valley has gone insane.
An ex-Intel CEO’s mission to build a Christian AI: ‘hasten the coming of Christ’s return’
Patrick Gelsinger, executive chairman of Gloo, has made it his mission to advance Christian principles in Silicon Valley
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
At a fundamental level, we have to accept much of silicon valley has gone insane.
Sharing that dickhead’s appearance at that convention is exactly what they want from this.
October 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Sharing that dickhead’s appearance at that convention is exactly what they want from this.