Alex Ward
@alexjward.bsky.social
Playing since 1976.
Past -Acclaim UK, Criterion Games, Electronic Arts,Three Fields Ent.
Burnout, BLACK, NFS HP, DG, DD, W
Past -Acclaim UK, Criterion Games, Electronic Arts,Three Fields Ent.
Burnout, BLACK, NFS HP, DG, DD, W
"Plur1bus" season finale. Another winner from Apple.
December 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
"Plur1bus" season finale. Another winner from Apple.
Survived it. Two walks. Painted a ceiling. Kept busy. Watched a movie. Played a great rally game om Steam Deck. A few tears throughout.
December 26, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Survived it. Two walks. Painted a ceiling. Kept busy. Watched a movie. Played a great rally game om Steam Deck. A few tears throughout.
This is my first Christmas Day since my wife passed away earlier this year. Tbh have not been looking forward to it. Dreading it really. But here we are. I miss her every single moment. And I'm working every day to try and make her proud of me.
December 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
This is my first Christmas Day since my wife passed away earlier this year. Tbh have not been looking forward to it. Dreading it really. But here we are. I miss her every single moment. And I'm working every day to try and make her proud of me.
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"Don't waste your time on anything that doesn't thrill you or bring you love."
December 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
"Don't waste your time on anything that doesn't thrill you or bring you love."
So it is entirely possible I saw Moon Cresta before Space Invaders. Outside of a trip to a seaside amusements coin ops were something often discussed in hushed tones. Parents would mention a "sit down" machine seen in a Pub where "you could play from either side"
December 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
So it is entirely possible I saw Moon Cresta before Space Invaders. Outside of a trip to a seaside amusements coin ops were something often discussed in hushed tones. Parents would mention a "sit down" machine seen in a Pub where "you could play from either side"
The first coin-op I ever got close to (but never played) was Moon Cresta by Nichibutsu. This was in the foyer at a swimming baths in summer 1980. My class had to line up to wait inside.I watched what I now know is called "the attract mode" ans saw the timed Docking Sequence.
December 16, 2025 at 7:43 AM
The first coin-op I ever got close to (but never played) was Moon Cresta by Nichibutsu. This was in the foyer at a swimming baths in summer 1980. My class had to line up to wait inside.I watched what I now know is called "the attract mode" ans saw the timed Docking Sequence.
The first videogame I played was a Pong variant on something called a Binatone TV Master. This was in 1978. My Dad got it for the family as a present. But I dont think it was at Christmas.
December 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM
The first videogame I played was a Pong variant on something called a Binatone TV Master. This was in 1978. My Dad got it for the family as a present. But I dont think it was at Christmas.
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No accounts. No logins. No patches. No DLC. Just the game.
December 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
No accounts. No logins. No patches. No DLC. Just the game.
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Morning coffee and pondering how to beat @geordiegamer.bsky.social at PC Engine Galaga 88. Listening to @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social Unwind channel and they played an obscure classical ballet piece. But I recognised it as from the opening of #Aliens when Ripleys ship is found. "There goes our Salvage."
December 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Morning coffee and pondering how to beat @geordiegamer.bsky.social at PC Engine Galaga 88. Listening to @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social Unwind channel and they played an obscure classical ballet piece. But I recognised it as from the opening of #Aliens when Ripleys ship is found. "There goes our Salvage."
Where beat em ups are still a thing. And where bizarre puzzle games still enthrall us. How much I would love to see a new Virtua Tennis or a Ridge Racer, a Final Fight, a Gradius and a R-Type. And a multiplayer Pac Man. These are the Things Dreams Are Made Of....2/2
December 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Where beat em ups are still a thing. And where bizarre puzzle games still enthrall us. How much I would love to see a new Virtua Tennis or a Ridge Racer, a Final Fight, a Gradius and a R-Type. And a multiplayer Pac Man. These are the Things Dreams Are Made Of....2/2
Today I am thinking about an alternative gaming world. Where Japan still dominates. Where the latest hardware isnt a PC. But is seen in Arcades. Where Namco Capcom SNK and Irem are at the top of their game. Where the best driving games are from Namco and AM2. 1/2
December 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Today I am thinking about an alternative gaming world. Where Japan still dominates. Where the latest hardware isnt a PC. But is seen in Arcades. Where Namco Capcom SNK and Irem are at the top of their game. Where the best driving games are from Namco and AM2. 1/2
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December 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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The white PS2 is pure aesthetic goals
December 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The white PS2 is pure aesthetic goals
@geordiegamer.bsky.social Here is the opener. GALAGA88 on the "big Engine". Please pass the KP Skips..
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
@geordiegamer.bsky.social Here is the opener. GALAGA88 on the "big Engine". Please pass the KP Skips..
New idea for a TV Show. "Wash That Dog" - celebs must select a dog they have never met then given 10 mins to wash it. Points scored for how least destroyed and filthy the bathroom is afterwards.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
New idea for a TV Show. "Wash That Dog" - celebs must select a dog they have never met then given 10 mins to wash it. Points scored for how least destroyed and filthy the bathroom is afterwards.
I always enjoy reading what Terry Gilliam has to say about anything. Also can sit and listen to James Cameron talk all day long. His 1hr retrospective for Vanity Fair was great.
December 5, 2025 at 8:58 AM
I always enjoy reading what Terry Gilliam has to say about anything. Also can sit and listen to James Cameron talk all day long. His 1hr retrospective for Vanity Fair was great.
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Look, it's not like they're paying me extra for this, but if you buy one game this week, or ever again, make it Wreckreation.
Here's BlackPanthaa loving it, and we all know he's not an easy man to please.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hQO...
Here's BlackPanthaa loving it, and we all know he's not an easy man to please.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hQO...
The RETURN Of Burnout? Wreckreation!
YouTube video by BlackPanthaa
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Look, it's not like they're paying me extra for this, but if you buy one game this week, or ever again, make it Wreckreation.
Here's BlackPanthaa loving it, and we all know he's not an easy man to please.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hQO...
Here's BlackPanthaa loving it, and we all know he's not an easy man to please.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hQO...
Saturday night and watching videos called "which Linux Distro should you choose?"
October 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Saturday night and watching videos called "which Linux Distro should you choose?"
I do find it sad that a game like this would never be made today. Because a lot of gaming revolves around 3D shooting and/ storytelling. Personally I have never played a game for its Story. And "playing for a high score" is seemingly something from yesteryear.
October 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I do find it sad that a game like this would never be made today. Because a lot of gaming revolves around 3D shooting and/ storytelling. Personally I have never played a game for its Story. And "playing for a high score" is seemingly something from yesteryear.
For those of us of a certain age games like Irem's 1987 coin-op R-Type were just really influential. 38yrs later and I am still drawn to this game. Seeing it running on the PC Engine was really mind blowing. At the time we all dreamed of having games like OutRun or Space Harrier at home.
October 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
For those of us of a certain age games like Irem's 1987 coin-op R-Type were just really influential. 38yrs later and I am still drawn to this game. Seeing it running on the PC Engine was really mind blowing. At the time we all dreamed of having games like OutRun or Space Harrier at home.
For some reason I am playing Doom. On 32X. Which I never had. Remember playing the fine 32X Virtua Racing back at Acclaim London HQ with Chris Hadley. Hmm that will be THIRTY years ago this month then...
October 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
For some reason I am playing Doom. On 32X. Which I never had. Remember playing the fine 32X Virtua Racing back at Acclaim London HQ with Chris Hadley. Hmm that will be THIRTY years ago this month then...
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The Games Of A Lifetime
A video game time machine.
Reprints due 20th August, get a stock alert here: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#bitmapbooks #book #retrogaming #gaming #jazrignall #thegamesofalifetime #booksky @jazrignall.bsky.social
A video game time machine.
Reprints due 20th August, get a stock alert here: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#bitmapbooks #book #retrogaming #gaming #jazrignall #thegamesofalifetime #booksky @jazrignall.bsky.social
August 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Games Of A Lifetime
A video game time machine.
Reprints due 20th August, get a stock alert here: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#bitmapbooks #book #retrogaming #gaming #jazrignall #thegamesofalifetime #booksky @jazrignall.bsky.social
A video game time machine.
Reprints due 20th August, get a stock alert here: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#bitmapbooks #book #retrogaming #gaming #jazrignall #thegamesofalifetime #booksky @jazrignall.bsky.social