Tont Coles
@tontcoles.bsky.social
Writes offensively at affectionatediscourse.substack.com. Videogames, cats, probably crying or something? Thinking about starting a podcast analysing Davis-Brydon masterpiece Human Remains. Once did words for Edge and Eurogamer, apparently.
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Just a bit of fun this week, lads: open.substack.com/pub/affectio...
Music League: The Definitive Review
It’s just a bit of fun, lads
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November 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Just a bit of fun this week, lads: open.substack.com/pub/affectio...
Timely for once! Who doesn't love the #Xbox360? Like, what the fuck is wrong with you? Get a grip etc etc etc.
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The Microsoft Xbox 360: The Definitive Review
Allard, Allard, where for art thou Allard?
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November 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Timely for once! Who doesn't love the #Xbox360? Like, what the fuck is wrong with you? Get a grip etc etc etc.
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How to crowbar your love for a late-70s sci-fi show into some waffle about #theouterworlds2 :
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The Spirit Of The Outer Worlds 2: The Definitive Review
A Vibes-Based Approach To Videogame Criticism
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November 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
How to crowbar your love for a late-70s sci-fi show into some waffle about #theouterworlds2 :
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The Outer Worlds 2: The Definitive Review
Always. Be. Obsidianing.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
With huge apologies to @pentadact.com , I have written about #heatsignature , the best space heist stealth murder gadget hacking tactical puzzle game ever made:
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Heat Signature: The Definitive Review
Always. Be. Crashbeaming. Glitchtrapping. Shotgunning. Wrenching. Subverting (extreme range, self-charging)
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October 25, 2025 at 9:18 AM
With huge apologies to @pentadact.com , I have written about #heatsignature , the best space heist stealth murder gadget hacking tactical puzzle game ever made:
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In reference to my R-Type Final 3 Evolved stuff, here's the first thing I ever saw about R-Type, via Commodore User's arcade pages. These four screenshots set my imagination ablaze.
October 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In reference to my R-Type Final 3 Evolved stuff, here's the first thing I ever saw about R-Type, via Commodore User's arcade pages. These four screenshots set my imagination ablaze.
Because you should love it like I do, here's how to play #R-Type Final (and 2 and 3 and 3 Evolved):
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How To Play R-Type Final 3 Evolved: The Definitive Review
Or any of the R-Types Final, as it goes
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October 18, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Because you should love it like I do, here's how to play #R-Type Final (and 2 and 3 and 3 Evolved):
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The 8-bit machine that was sort of the Xbox Series X of its day, only with better corporate management: open.substack.com/pub/affectio...
The 8-Bit Experience - The Commodore Plus/4: The Definitive Review
Riding behind the wave, 48KB down
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October 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The 8-bit machine that was sort of the Xbox Series X of its day, only with better corporate management: open.substack.com/pub/affectio...
It's time for another #R-Type Final 3 love-in. It's my filler game for October, as I genuinely think I can get all the ships before Outer Worlds 2 comes out.
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The Discreet Charm Of The Filler Game: The Definitive Review
Actually another piece on R-Type Final 3 Evolved
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October 4, 2025 at 9:12 AM
It's time for another #R-Type Final 3 love-in. It's my filler game for October, as I genuinely think I can get all the ships before Outer Worlds 2 comes out.
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A wonderful game full of heart and soul, Avowed is just too nice to be ignored. #avowed #obsidian
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Avowed’s Last Maps: The Definitive Review
I vowed, I sowed and I wowed.
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September 20, 2025 at 9:09 AM
A wonderful game full of heart and soul, Avowed is just too nice to be ignored. #avowed #obsidian
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With huge apologies to @ultrabrilliant.xyz , here is my review of his fanzine, which actually becomes some vague mess about late-era PS1 racing games and other waffle. open.substack.com/pub/affectio...
One More Win: The Definitive Review
Ridge Racer Romance Realised
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September 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
With huge apologies to @ultrabrilliant.xyz , here is my review of his fanzine, which actually becomes some vague mess about late-era PS1 racing games and other waffle. open.substack.com/pub/affectio...
After a month off, here's a thing about Strider, which is really about rock-hard combat platformers.
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Strider: The Definitive Review
Always. Be. Striding.
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September 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
After a month off, here's a thing about Strider, which is really about rock-hard combat platformers.
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Just a FYI that I haven't given up on Affectionate Discourse, I was merely on holiday. For ages! Lucky me.
September 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Just a FYI that I haven't given up on Affectionate Discourse, I was merely on holiday. For ages! Lucky me.
I have obtained one of the sacred texts of our gods, and for a fraction of its eBay value.
August 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I have obtained one of the sacred texts of our gods, and for a fraction of its eBay value.
Emulators I Have Loved And Lost: The Definitive Review
Always. Be. Emulating
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August 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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The NEC PC-Engine: The Definitive Review
Perhaps the greatest machine to get a terrible name in the West
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July 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Words cannot explain how delighted I am about this.
July 21, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Words cannot explain how delighted I am about this.
Engagement prompt: what gaem are u to rubbish too finish but u love it anyway
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Under-played Games I Adore: The Definitive Review
Rollerdrome, Rollerdrome. Where for art thou, Rollerdrome?
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July 12, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Engagement prompt: what gaem are u to rubbish too finish but u love it anyway
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Hotline Miami really is extremely special, isn't it? open.substack.com/pub/affectio...
Hotline Miami: The Definitive Review
A tale of delight and regret
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July 5, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Hotline Miami really is extremely special, isn't it? open.substack.com/pub/affectio...
The Endgame After The Endgame: The Definitive Review
For When NG+ Isn’t Necessary
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June 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
@ongamesjournal.bsky.social Issue 2? In *my* lap? Oh yes.
June 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
@ongamesjournal.bsky.social Issue 2? In *my* lap? Oh yes.