Martyn Hackett
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rivernorthexile.com
Martyn Hackett
@rivernorthexile.com
Random thoughts thrown at the wall of the internet. Brought to you in association with Coffee and Autism.

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Literally writing a video essay on it at the moment. So underrated.
November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Pictured: Me at 5:05pm on a Friday.
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Wow, Bungie's just imploding. Does ARC Raiders elevate the extraction shooter to the mainstream or crowd Marathon out, you reckon?
November 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
And now you've reminded me to make biscuits and gravy this weekend, because you can't get it *anywhere* in England (well, I live outside London).
November 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Very strange I can now watch a musical number from the Game Awards without fear of spoilers.
November 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
And by "Two", you mean "Three, minimum" right?
November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I'd say it's not about the amount. Rather, is it the right KIND of unhinged? (Yes, it is.)
November 3, 2025 at 12:06 PM
We're not just lead characters in our own story, but supporting parts in other people's too.

There's a power in learning to recognise when your part is over and walking away.
October 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Really hoping this includes all the EA FC / Madden pack-opening videos.
October 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
"Two halflings in a trench coat" is an all-timer. Bravo!

Also, the stick... (checks Freud) ...is just a stick.
October 28, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Perfect timing!
October 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM