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Mick Cook
@mickcook.bsky.social
Australian digital producer, #writer and PhD Candidate #GameDesign. Producer and host of The Dead Prussian #podcast, producer of Generals podcast.

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It’s not just the epic visuals of the remastered #TESOblivion that has me hooked. The gameplay is as good as it was 19 years ago. Oh to have been a fly on the wall during the design discussions around how to upgrade this classic & avoid “design creep” in adding new features, mechanics, etc
April 27, 2025 at 5:13 AM
I’m new to The Dwarves series by @mahet.bsky.social and am thoroughly enjoying it (English translation). So much so, I’ve started playing the #videogame adaptation (2016) and it is super fun. What game adaptations of #books do y’all enjoy?
November 23, 2024 at 1:50 AM
I came to #TheExpanse universe via the TV show. I always worry that seeing a show/film first might ruin a book. Definitely not the case here. Thoroughly enjoying this series and the novellas. What are your thoughts?

#scifi #booksky #scifisky #skyfi
November 18, 2024 at 6:11 AM
I recently hit a reading milestone. I have now read all of @refeist.bsky.social’s books! It’s been just over twenty years since I picked up Magician & I just recently read Faerie Tale. Can’t wait for the next instalment of the Dragonwar Saga to repeat this achievement 😝 #fantasy
November 17, 2024 at 11:26 AM
I recently finished The Dwarves (Die Zwerge) by @mahet.bsky.social . I read the English translation, ironically while travelling in Germany. I enjoyed it quite a lot. It was good fun. I’ve got the next one, The War of the Dwarves, from the local library and am looking forward to some fun reading.
November 16, 2024 at 1:39 PM
A bit of work left on this #WIP, especially on the poles. Thought this render (Evee in @blender3d.bsky.social ) was a little cool.
November 16, 2024 at 6:07 AM
Just started reading this. So far, so good. It’s my first #terrypratchett book (to read, the library owns it 😜). Any #discworld fans out there?
November 16, 2024 at 3:55 AM
Goodreads’ reading challenge is an interesting conundrum. Arguably, I’ve managed to get through a decent number of books this year, but I’m behind on my aspirational goal and therefore need to read 28 books this month to catch up!
November 13, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Mate! Tanks are so 1945! Give these fellas a go!

Spent the weekend painting ;)

#warhammer
October 28, 2024 at 5:38 AM
My brain is full of ideas and my heart is inspired after the @zemki.bsky.social #BeyondPlay24 conference. It was a fantastic three days engaging with #GamesStudies Scholars.

@gamevironments.bsky.social
October 3, 2024 at 9:31 AM
What are you reading?

I’d love to know at least:

1. One Fiction (for the soul)
2. One Non-fiction (for the mind)

I’m loving The Creative Gene by Hideo Kojima

&

Magician’s End by Raymond E Feist
June 13, 2024 at 12:44 AM
This arrives the same day I submit a new chapter proposal for another book. Getting them writing feels!!!
October 31, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Stumbled across this in Barcelona yesterday during a bit of a wander. Will need to do a bit of reading to find out more about it.
October 8, 2023 at 6:42 AM
Just voted yes at the Oz Embassy on the way to the Eiffel Tower! Very grateful to be able to participate in the referendum whilst abroad. Remember, a Yes vote is a vote for a better Australia. #yes23
October 3, 2023 at 9:23 AM
Am thrilled to have been able to contribute a chapter on R&D in Defence sector vs Marvel Universe for Power Up. It’s out later this month.

Grab your copy at the link below to find out what the Ironman Trilogy got right & wrong:

www.amazon.com/Power-Leader...
October 1, 2023 at 12:28 PM
After a (much to short) visit to Sweden, I’m back in the provinces. Thought this might be appropriate. We’re also reaching out to interview guests for the new podcast, On Rome this week! Exciting times ahead!!!
September 26, 2023 at 5:54 AM
Took some time out of “touristing” to recharge through some #digitalart. This little monster was based on a tutorial by David Reed for #nomadsculpt - which I’m relatively new to but is great for travelling because it is on the #ipadpro. #3dmodeling #ipadproart
September 14, 2023 at 1:15 PM
Bucket list items ticked of with a visit to Oxford this week.
September 11, 2023 at 11:15 AM
Had some Roaming Londinium for the new project.

More details here in update 3: kck.st/445Cdmo

#podcast #history #legacies
September 8, 2023 at 10:17 AM
Serendipitous find on our wanderings about town today!!!
September 5, 2023 at 8:31 PM
Just arrived here at Blue Sky. Keen to engage with #podcasters & #podcast listeners. Currently on tour in UK & Europe recording premium content for The Dead Prussian Podcast and our new show, just launched on Kickstarter, On Rome.
August 26, 2023 at 8:27 AM