One of my favourite VAM things ever, that pub gathering.

It's not the worst thing in the world, unlike the "international" menu of atrocities the other month.

The 2 feels nice, and having larger hands it fits nicely. The larger screen looks great however it’ll be docked to the TV more than it’ll be played handheld, so meh?

Looking forward to actual gameplay once things have actually downloaded…

Also, download speeds for digital purchases seems rather slow; I’d likely blame myself for that since I don’t have the dock attached to Ethernet. Thankfully after the initial setup the 2 immediately recognized the purchase of the Tears of the Kingdom upgrade, as it ought to.

Initially I tried the Switch power adapter but the Switch 2 would get power and the dock wouldn’t output video. Even with a fan in the Switch 2 dock I’m surprised by that.

*Extras include:

🪖 COMMENTARY w/Frazer Hines, Wendy Padbury, Russell T Davies, @markayresrws.bsky.social, @rtipple.bsky.social, and me
🪖 Full 16mm FILM FOOTAGE
🪖 MODEL-MAKING footage + extended shots
🪖 CONCEPT ART

And THAT line we FOOLISHLY cut from the TV edit. 😉 #TheWarGamesInColour 🪖💥🎨

Many thanks! I was literally thinking of you a few minutes ago, texting with a friend about Only Connect, which you introduced me to back in 2008 or whatever it was. And then boom, I see your bsky post.

I’ve had foot problems for a bit over a year, and sporadically before that. Plantar fasciitis of course. Some days it’s unbearable. Cross-Atlantic hugs.

It was a highlight of the YEAR. 🥰

Thanks much! It was great to see you as always. Hopefully we’ll see you in Blighty sooner than later.