Tone
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Vinyl wanker, video game wanker, craft beer wanker, film wanker, gig wanker.
Finished The Alters earlier. Or rather: I finished a playthrough of it (it’s the kind of thing that warrants playing several times through sheer experimentation). Honestly, it’s such a brilliant game that achieves the rare feat of doing everything right.
Been playing The Alters since the weekend, and am obsessed. Brilliant survival/friendship simulator thing with a mind-blowing sci-fi concept and terrific writing.
Probably my game of 2025.
Probably my game of 2025.
December 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Finished The Alters earlier. Or rather: I finished a playthrough of it (it’s the kind of thing that warrants playing several times through sheer experimentation). Honestly, it’s such a brilliant game that achieves the rare feat of doing everything right.
Loving Terminator 2D, but it’s fucking HARD. Proper old school too, so you get “terminated” and that’s it. Back to the beginning you go.
December 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Loving Terminator 2D, but it’s fucking HARD. Proper old school too, so you get “terminated” and that’s it. Back to the beginning you go.
Been playing The Alters since the weekend, and am obsessed. Brilliant survival/friendship simulator thing with a mind-blowing sci-fi concept and terrific writing.
Probably my game of 2025.
Probably my game of 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Been playing The Alters since the weekend, and am obsessed. Brilliant survival/friendship simulator thing with a mind-blowing sci-fi concept and terrific writing.
Probably my game of 2025.
Probably my game of 2025.
I haven’t been to the cinema once this year. Generation TikTok and their inability to shut the fuck up for more than 10 seconds has ruined it.
But, you know, it’s probably the instant gratification of streaming services that have re-wired their brains to normalise such behaviour.
But, you know, it’s probably the instant gratification of streaming services that have re-wired their brains to normalise such behaviour.
After a banner year of Warner Bros putting unique, filmmaker driven original movies into theaters and getting giant audience turn out for them, the corporation that now owns them would like you to know that actually you didn’t like this and that what you really wanted was to watch at home.
As Netflix confirms plans to buy Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion, the streaming service has said it expects shorter theatrical runs for movies in future "to meet the audience where they are, quicker." https://bit.ly/3XCvY8M
December 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I haven’t been to the cinema once this year. Generation TikTok and their inability to shut the fuck up for more than 10 seconds has ruined it.
But, you know, it’s probably the instant gratification of streaming services that have re-wired their brains to normalise such behaviour.
But, you know, it’s probably the instant gratification of streaming services that have re-wired their brains to normalise such behaviour.
I’m not entirely sure what “Call the Midwife” is, but it doesn’t sound very Christmassy.
December 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I’m not entirely sure what “Call the Midwife” is, but it doesn’t sound very Christmassy.
Pretending I have a Steam Machine by connecting my PC to the telly and playing Hades 2 as the gods intended.
November 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Pretending I have a Steam Machine by connecting my PC to the telly and playing Hades 2 as the gods intended.
It’s JAWS’ 50th anniversary, and I haven’t watched JAWS this year. So, I am watching JAWS.
a man wearing glasses is getting a massage from a woman on the beach .
ALT: a man wearing glasses is getting a massage from a woman on the beach .
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November 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
It’s JAWS’ 50th anniversary, and I haven’t watched JAWS this year. So, I am watching JAWS.
Pluribus: Fucking hell, it’s genius.
As soon as you’re engaged with the concept, your imagination works overtime and it’ll reward you for it. Brilliant original sci-fi. And I’m annoyed that I have to wait until Friday for the next episode.
As soon as you’re engaged with the concept, your imagination works overtime and it’ll reward you for it. Brilliant original sci-fi. And I’m annoyed that I have to wait until Friday for the next episode.
November 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Pluribus: Fucking hell, it’s genius.
As soon as you’re engaged with the concept, your imagination works overtime and it’ll reward you for it. Brilliant original sci-fi. And I’m annoyed that I have to wait until Friday for the next episode.
As soon as you’re engaged with the concept, your imagination works overtime and it’ll reward you for it. Brilliant original sci-fi. And I’m annoyed that I have to wait until Friday for the next episode.
I thought the whole point of Disney buying out the Fox/Marvel stuff was that they could integrate it all into the MCU.
But then they make a Fantastic Four movie set in an entirely separate continuity. Utterly psychopathic stuff.
But then they make a Fantastic Four movie set in an entirely separate continuity. Utterly psychopathic stuff.
November 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I thought the whole point of Disney buying out the Fox/Marvel stuff was that they could integrate it all into the MCU.
But then they make a Fantastic Four movie set in an entirely separate continuity. Utterly psychopathic stuff.
But then they make a Fantastic Four movie set in an entirely separate continuity. Utterly psychopathic stuff.
Picked up Amnesia: The Bunker for pennies. That creaky engine is really showing its age but, goddamn, it’s effectively scary and unbearably tense. It takes me right back to when I first played the original game years ago.
November 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Picked up Amnesia: The Bunker for pennies. That creaky engine is really showing its age but, goddamn, it’s effectively scary and unbearably tense. It takes me right back to when I first played the original game years ago.
Genuinely think all this “Spooktober” bollocks is a load of, well, bollocks. Watch horror films whenever you damn feel like it. Don’t let some arbitrary calendar nonsense dictate otherwise.
But.. I watched Dog Soldiers tonight for the first time in 20+ years. And I had a proper blast with it.
But.. I watched Dog Soldiers tonight for the first time in 20+ years. And I had a proper blast with it.
October 31, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Genuinely think all this “Spooktober” bollocks is a load of, well, bollocks. Watch horror films whenever you damn feel like it. Don’t let some arbitrary calendar nonsense dictate otherwise.
But.. I watched Dog Soldiers tonight for the first time in 20+ years. And I had a proper blast with it.
But.. I watched Dog Soldiers tonight for the first time in 20+ years. And I had a proper blast with it.
Honestly, the modern popularity of Halo perplexes me a bit. The original was a game-changer in bringing shooters to controllers, which had been unplayable shit until that point, but that’s it.
Although we are indebted to its technical influence, it’s a dull, mediocre shooter with rubbish sci-fi.
Although we are indebted to its technical influence, it’s a dull, mediocre shooter with rubbish sci-fi.
Master Chief comes to PlayStation.
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on PS5 next year, rebuilt and modernized with 2-player local co-op and 4-player online co-op: play.st/4oAYnr5
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on PS5 next year, rebuilt and modernized with 2-player local co-op and 4-player online co-op: play.st/4oAYnr5
October 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Honestly, the modern popularity of Halo perplexes me a bit. The original was a game-changer in bringing shooters to controllers, which had been unplayable shit until that point, but that’s it.
Although we are indebted to its technical influence, it’s a dull, mediocre shooter with rubbish sci-fi.
Although we are indebted to its technical influence, it’s a dull, mediocre shooter with rubbish sci-fi.
Binge-ing Mr. Scorsese, and it’s magnificent so far. A lot of the stuff I’d read about over the years, but it’s really something to see actual footage and hear people talk about it first hand.
October 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Binge-ing Mr. Scorsese, and it’s magnificent so far. A lot of the stuff I’d read about over the years, but it’s really something to see actual footage and hear people talk about it first hand.
Browsing a smelly video store makes no sense in 2025, but it’s because of the work of people like Drew that make the memories a vivid joy.
October 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Browsing a smelly video store makes no sense in 2025, but it’s because of the work of people like Drew that make the memories a vivid joy.
Was contemplating getting Alan Wake II in the PlayStation October sale. Imagine my surprise when I discovered it’s PHREE this month. I mean, that’s the best price.
October 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Was contemplating getting Alan Wake II in the PlayStation October sale. Imagine my surprise when I discovered it’s PHREE this month. I mean, that’s the best price.
I can see me doing a U-turn in this, given the screenshots I’ve seen today. 😂
I was gonna preorder Ghost of Yotei, but Hades 2 is SO fucking good. And fully deserving of my time right now.
October 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I can see me doing a U-turn in this, given the screenshots I’ve seen today. 😂
I was gonna preorder Ghost of Yotei, but Hades 2 is SO fucking good. And fully deserving of my time right now.
October 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I was gonna preorder Ghost of Yotei, but Hades 2 is SO fucking good. And fully deserving of my time right now.
Just watched the original TRON for the first time, and I feel a bit ill. Probably a film best seen in standard definition on the smallest television you can find.
October 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Just watched the original TRON for the first time, and I feel a bit ill. Probably a film best seen in standard definition on the smallest television you can find.
Finished it now. The look of the Xenomorphs did improve in later episodes, and it’s generally a very nice-looking production.
Story has interesting ideas, just wasn’t sure an Alien property is the right place to explore them. I loved the new creatures though, especially the eyeball thing.
Story has interesting ideas, just wasn’t sure an Alien property is the right place to explore them. I loved the new creatures though, especially the eyeball thing.
I’ve started Alien: Earth. The production design is utterly lush, but the Xenomorph looks like a theme park mascot or cos player. It’s a bit weird.
September 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Finished it now. The look of the Xenomorphs did improve in later episodes, and it’s generally a very nice-looking production.
Story has interesting ideas, just wasn’t sure an Alien property is the right place to explore them. I loved the new creatures though, especially the eyeball thing.
Story has interesting ideas, just wasn’t sure an Alien property is the right place to explore them. I loved the new creatures though, especially the eyeball thing.
I got it on early access, but haven’t played that much as I was holding out for the final release. I shall be diving in this evening with a fresh save.
2025 has been utterly ridiculous for games.
2025 has been utterly ridiculous for games.
Hades 2 | Reviews
10 - IGN
10 - GameGrin
10 - TheGamer
10 - Gamespot
10 - Eurogamer
10 - Noisy Pixel
10 - Screen Rant
10 - Videogamer
10 - Hardcore Gamer
10 - GameReactor UK
9.5 - Destructoid
9.5 - GamingTrend
9 - Slant
9 - PCMag
9 - Twinfinite
9 - GamingBolt
8 - Metro
8 - Inverse
MC: 93
OC: 93
10 - IGN
10 - GameGrin
10 - TheGamer
10 - Gamespot
10 - Eurogamer
10 - Noisy Pixel
10 - Screen Rant
10 - Videogamer
10 - Hardcore Gamer
10 - GameReactor UK
9.5 - Destructoid
9.5 - GamingTrend
9 - Slant
9 - PCMag
9 - Twinfinite
9 - GamingBolt
8 - Metro
8 - Inverse
MC: 93
OC: 93
September 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
I got it on early access, but haven’t played that much as I was holding out for the final release. I shall be diving in this evening with a fresh save.
2025 has been utterly ridiculous for games.
2025 has been utterly ridiculous for games.
I’ve started Alien: Earth. The production design is utterly lush, but the Xenomorph looks like a theme park mascot or cos player. It’s a bit weird.
September 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I’ve started Alien: Earth. The production design is utterly lush, but the Xenomorph looks like a theme park mascot or cos player. It’s a bit weird.
Bit irritated that Ghost of Yotei is out next week, as I’ve recently let myself become a bit of a backlog wanker.
I’ve also spent about 30 hours on Stardew Valley the last couple of weeks. Catching fish, growing potatoes, and giving rubbish presents to people trying to woo them. Stupid video games.
I’ve also spent about 30 hours on Stardew Valley the last couple of weeks. Catching fish, growing potatoes, and giving rubbish presents to people trying to woo them. Stupid video games.
September 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Bit irritated that Ghost of Yotei is out next week, as I’ve recently let myself become a bit of a backlog wanker.
I’ve also spent about 30 hours on Stardew Valley the last couple of weeks. Catching fish, growing potatoes, and giving rubbish presents to people trying to woo them. Stupid video games.
I’ve also spent about 30 hours on Stardew Valley the last couple of weeks. Catching fish, growing potatoes, and giving rubbish presents to people trying to woo them. Stupid video games.
ONE-HUNDRED-AND-SIXTY POUNDS for a System of a Down ticket?
Jesus of Fuck. How has it gotten to this? They haven’t even released anything for 20 years.
Steal This Album. My arse.
Jesus of Fuck. How has it gotten to this? They haven’t even released anything for 20 years.
Steal This Album. My arse.
September 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
ONE-HUNDRED-AND-SIXTY POUNDS for a System of a Down ticket?
Jesus of Fuck. How has it gotten to this? They haven’t even released anything for 20 years.
Steal This Album. My arse.
Jesus of Fuck. How has it gotten to this? They haven’t even released anything for 20 years.
Steal This Album. My arse.
I watched The Last Castle a little while back. Not a great film, but it had James Gandolfini in fine form as a petulant antagonist and was generally enjoyable.
My main takeaway from it though, was just how naturally magnetic and cool Robert Redford was as the lead. He was part of a dying breed.
My main takeaway from it though, was just how naturally magnetic and cool Robert Redford was as the lead. He was part of a dying breed.
September 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I watched The Last Castle a little while back. Not a great film, but it had James Gandolfini in fine form as a petulant antagonist and was generally enjoyable.
My main takeaway from it though, was just how naturally magnetic and cool Robert Redford was as the lead. He was part of a dying breed.
My main takeaway from it though, was just how naturally magnetic and cool Robert Redford was as the lead. He was part of a dying breed.
The new Maruja album: 🔥
September 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The new Maruja album: 🔥