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Thomas Beck
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Trained writer available for work. Feature writing, copywriting, editing, and more.

Cat lover who plays video games and reads detective novels in his spare time.

Check out my hobby writing on https://thomasebeck.substack.com
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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is one of the stand-out titles of early 2026 and its demo demonstrates exactly why! Read Here

#dqvii #dqviir #gaming #rpg #jrpg #gaming #dragonquest #gaming #review #demo #dqviireimagined #amwriting
Demo Overview - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
"Covering the first large story sequence; from the very beginning of the game, through the Ballymalloy segment...it is a very generous demo."
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February 2, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is one of the stand-out titles of early 2026 and its demo demonstrates exactly why! Read Here: open.substack.com/pub/thomaseb...

#dqvii #dqviir #gaming #rpg #jrpg #gaming #dragonquest #gaming #review #demo #dqviireimagined #amwriting
Demo Overview - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
"Covering the first large story sequence; from the very beginning of the game, through the Ballymalloy segment...it is a very generous demo."
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February 2, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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I’ve posted the full retrospective piece to my #substack! I cover my favorite picks in #film #books and #gaming in my 2025!

#jmystery #amwriting #amreading #booksky #novel #mystery #visualnovel #rpg

“These Are a Few of My Favorite Things” — 2025 in Review: open.substack.com/pub/thomaseb...
“These Are a Few of My Favorite Things” — 2025 in Review
Now that 2026 is upon us, I can say for certain that too much happened during 2025.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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Meet Uketsu's "Strange Pictures." It was a nominee for the #Waterstones Book of the Year! See why here: open.substack.com/pub/thomaseb...

#Uketsu #detective #honkaku #mystery #jmystery #bookreview #HarperVia #PushkinVertigo #crimefiction #book #booksky
Strange Pictures Novel Review
A mystery based on floor plans was a novelty.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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I’ve posted the full retrospective piece to my #substack! I cover my favorite picks in #film #books and #gaming in my 2025!

#jmystery #amwriting #amreading #booksky #novel #mystery #visualnovel #rpg

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“These Are a Few of My Favorite Things” — 2025 in Review
Now that 2026 is upon us, I can say for certain that too much happened during 2025.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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I’ve posted the full retrospective piece to my #substack! I cover my favorite picks in #film #books and #gaming in my 2025!

#jmystery #amwriting #amreading #booksky #novel #mystery #visualnovel #rpg

open.substack.com/pub/thomaseb...
“These Are a Few of My Favorite Things” — 2025 in Review
Now that 2026 is upon us, I can say for certain that too much happened during 2025.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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New article on my #substack either today or tomorrow! Anyone have any guesses what it’s about? 👀 #amwriting #gaming
January 28, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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Well that was a fun demo! #dragonquest #dqvii #dqviir #gaming #squareenix
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Demo screenshot
January 28, 2026 at 6:52 AM
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Here is my review of Uketsu's "Strange Houses" Novel. I enjoyed my time reading Jim Rion's translation of this creative detective story. Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/thomaseb...

#Uketsu #detective #honkaku #mystery #jmystery #bookreview #HarperVia #PushkinVertigo #crimefiction #book #booksky
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January 26, 2026 at 5:35 AM
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Not exactly a book, but certainly close enough; The Silver Case was one of my favorite games played and stories read in 2025. The platonic ideal of Y2K and noir. Read here:

#visualnovel #thesilvercase #suda51 #killthepast #gaming #review #amwriting #booksky

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The Silver Case (2016) Narrative Game Review
KAMUI IS COMING.
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January 25, 2026 at 3:04 AM
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Meet Uketsu's "Strange Pictures." It was a nominee for the #Waterstones Book of the Year! See why here: open.substack.com/pub/thomaseb...

#Uketsu #detective #honkaku #mystery #jmystery #bookreview #HarperVia #PushkinVertigo #crimefiction #book #booksky
Strange Pictures Novel Review
A mystery based on floor plans was a novelty.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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When the game has character writing

#dragonquest #dragonquestii #gaming #squareenix #writing
Caradoc: “Though I must say, I doubt she (Peronel) will ever think of me as family when I am constantly calling her ‘Princess’.” (Caradoc and Peronel are Prince and Princess of their own nations, and are cousins.) Caradoc: “Do you think she would bristle if I called her ‘sweet coz’?” (Peronel is overhearing this private exchange in the background) (The next day) Peronel: “If we are to travel together, then I see little need to stand on ceremony. Pray call me ‘Cousin’, or… if you would rather……’sweet coz’.” System Text: Cousin Peronel joins the party!
January 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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#animalcrossing #acnh #Nintendo #gaming
Chilling on the Happy Home Paradise island
January 20, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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Not exactly a book, but certainly close enough; The Silver Case was one of my favorite games played and stories read in 2025. The platonic ideal of Y2K and noir. Read here:

#visualnovel #thesilvercase #suda51 #killthepast #gaming #review #amwriting #booksky

open.substack.com/pub/thomaseb...
The Silver Case (2016) Narrative Game Review
KAMUI IS COMING.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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What a chapter. And just so you all know: I got the correct answer for that sneaky, cheeky puzzle on my first try! #visualnovel #the25thward #suda51 #killthepast #gaming
Chapter end screen for The 25th Ward’s chapter “good looking guy.” The text “Party in the Dark” is displayed on a milky-blue moon. With the next chapter teaser reading: “boys don’t cry is coming soon…”
January 18, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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Meet Uketsu's "Strange Pictures." It was a nominee for the #Waterstones Book of the Year! See why here: open.substack.com/pub/thomaseb...

#Uketsu #detective #honkaku #mystery #jmystery #bookreview #HarperVia #PushkinVertigo #crimefiction #book #booksky
Strange Pictures Novel Review
A mystery based on floor plans was a novelty.
open.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:03 PM
33thomasbeck.bsky.social
Here is my review of Uketsu's "Strange Houses" Novel. I enjoyed my time reading Jim Rion's translation of this creative detective story. Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/thomaseb...

#Uketsu #detective #honkaku #mystery #jmystery #bookreview #HarperVia #PushkinVertigo #crimefiction #book #booksky
Strange Houses Novel Review
There’s a degree past which the average reader can no deeper appreciate the craftsmanship of a mystery novel.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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Enjoying the new update and Switch 2 features! #animalcrossing #acnh #Nintendo #gaming
The opening of the Hotel in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. A feature new to version 3.0.0!
January 17, 2026 at 12:03 AM