James O’Connor
@jickle.net
Narrative designer, writer, editor, critic, consultant and mock reviewer for hire! Author of Untitled Goose Game for Boss Fight Books and (unannounced second book)! Winner of some awards! jamesoconnorau at gmail.
Good morning (I feel like my interest in this Pokemon app has finally been waning but maybe it just pulled me back in)
November 18, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Good morning (I feel like my interest in this Pokemon app has finally been waning but maybe it just pulled me back in)
Had to reset the board last night with a guaranteed masterpiece
November 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Had to reset the board last night with a guaranteed masterpiece
If you log into Power Rangers Mighty Force this weekend, my pride and joy - the Pumpkin Rapper event I wrote over *two years ago*, the first one I wrote for the game - is finally running.
October 31, 2025 at 4:50 AM
If you log into Power Rangers Mighty Force this weekend, my pride and joy - the Pumpkin Rapper event I wrote over *two years ago*, the first one I wrote for the game - is finally running.
On an all-time run here
October 29, 2025 at 9:36 AM
On an all-time run here
I have three of these Darkrai EX cards now (also come at me for mystery picks)
October 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I have three of these Darkrai EX cards now (also come at me for mystery picks)
I opened two TCG Pocket packs today and they *both* contained this guy. Pretty good!
October 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I opened two TCG Pocket packs today and they *both* contained this guy. Pretty good!
I continue to open the Pokemon card app every day, and today it has rewarded me (kind of, I opened 21 packs)
September 30, 2025 at 8:23 AM
I continue to open the Pokemon card app every day, and today it has rewarded me (kind of, I opened 21 packs)
I had to write in my top vote for ABC National's best books of the 21st century so far, which feels like an oversight
September 25, 2025 at 7:14 AM
I had to write in my top vote for ABC National's best books of the 21st century so far, which feels like an oversight
Quietly sneaked over to Melbourne and went to @acmimuseum.bsky.social last night to check out Game Worlds, which is really wonderful
September 18, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Quietly sneaked over to Melbourne and went to @acmimuseum.bsky.social last night to check out Game Worlds, which is really wonderful
My pack in Pokemon TCG had six cards in it? I don’t think I’ve ever seen this happen before??
September 10, 2025 at 6:10 AM
My pack in Pokemon TCG had six cards in it? I don’t think I’ve ever seen this happen before??
Today people are sharing an out-of-context paragraph from a review of the new Frankenstein movie to lambast the reviewer for apparently not understanding the source material. This is the *very next* paragraph.
September 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Today people are sharing an out-of-context paragraph from a review of the new Frankenstein movie to lambast the reviewer for apparently not understanding the source material. This is the *very next* paragraph.
According to Goodreads, readers of my book also enjoy the incredible Friday Black by the phenomenal Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah (whose novel Chain-Gang All-Stars is probably my favourite book I've read in the last two years), so that's cool
September 1, 2025 at 1:50 AM
According to Goodreads, readers of my book also enjoy the incredible Friday Black by the phenomenal Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah (whose novel Chain-Gang All-Stars is probably my favourite book I've read in the last two years), so that's cool
The good folks at Umbrella have sent me something beautiful
August 26, 2025 at 4:48 AM
The good folks at Umbrella have sent me something beautiful
Truly there is no one doing it quite like @forgottenworlds.bsky.social, this thing is gorgeous (and deeply nostalgic)
August 26, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Truly there is no one doing it quite like @forgottenworlds.bsky.social, this thing is gorgeous (and deeply nostalgic)
Strong line-up this week, although I know I am in a minority giving No Country a lowly 4/5
August 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Strong line-up this week, although I know I am in a minority giving No Country a lowly 4/5
There is some truth to this but have you considered this sticker of my cat Cherry
August 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
There is some truth to this but have you considered this sticker of my cat Cherry
Playing the new Mafia for review over the next few days. Artist's impression:
August 8, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Playing the new Mafia for review over the next few days. Artist's impression:
Started a long-overdue Evangelion rewatch last night. Favourite side character is that one UN guy who snaps his pencil. Ready to feel a lot of feelings (many of them uncomfortable)
August 6, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Started a long-overdue Evangelion rewatch last night. Favourite side character is that one UN guy who snaps his pencil. Ready to feel a lot of feelings (many of them uncomfortable)
Today Umbrella is unveiling Umbrella Gaming, dedicated to supporting indie game makers across Australia. I've had a few calls with the team to help them with some of the logistics involved and I'm extremely excited about the first game they're supporting! www.linkedin.com/posts/umbrel...
August 6, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Today Umbrella is unveiling Umbrella Gaming, dedicated to supporting indie game makers across Australia. I've had a few calls with the team to help them with some of the logistics involved and I'm extremely excited about the first game they're supporting! www.linkedin.com/posts/umbrel...
I’m truly all over the place here.
August 3, 2025 at 5:01 AM
I’m truly all over the place here.
I was productive during the Australian Hottest 100 yesterday.
July 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I was productive during the Australian Hottest 100 yesterday.
Cheers to @nintendoau.bsky.social for the amiibo, which Ruby is now guarding like a dragon
July 22, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Cheers to @nintendoau.bsky.social for the amiibo, which Ruby is now guarding like a dragon
Went back and forth for weeks and then panic voted
July 15, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Went back and forth for weeks and then panic voted
Went back and forth on this a lot despite it, fundamentally, not mattering
June 29, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Went back and forth on this a lot despite it, fundamentally, not mattering