Kiran
@ktrivv.bsky.social
Leeds United supporter from Ayrshire working in sustainability. Living in london. Love to drink beer, watch football and play board games with my friends and family.
EU4 still my most played game of all time on steam at 600+ hours, so I guess I would have to say that for then, maybe joint with Pokémon x/y
Not sure for now. Can’t really see any game there I would pick up again today
Not sure for now. Can’t really see any game there I would pick up again today
Quote this with what you would have said your game of the year was at the end of 2013, if you had one, and what you would say your favourite game of 2013 is now, if it differs
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
EU4 still my most played game of all time on steam at 600+ hours, so I guess I would have to say that for then, maybe joint with Pokémon x/y
Not sure for now. Can’t really see any game there I would pick up again today
Not sure for now. Can’t really see any game there I would pick up again today
Binding of Isaac rebirth probably my favourite from that year
Quote this with what you would have said your game of the year was at the end of 2014, if you had one, and what you would say your favourite game of 2014 is now, if it differs
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Binding of Isaac rebirth probably my favourite from that year
Then: elden ring
Now: pentiment
Quite a few good wee games in there though, totally forgot about Tunic and Stray.
Now: pentiment
Quite a few good wee games in there though, totally forgot about Tunic and Stray.
Quote this with what you would have said your game of the year was at the end of 2022, if you had one, and what you would say your favourite game of 2022 is now, if it differs
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Full refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Full refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Then: elden ring
Now: pentiment
Quite a few good wee games in there though, totally forgot about Tunic and Stray.
Now: pentiment
Quite a few good wee games in there though, totally forgot about Tunic and Stray.
@nicholasroyle.bsky.social do you know where I can purchase a copy of your book London Gothic? Is it still available anywhere in ebook or physical format?
December 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
@nicholasroyle.bsky.social do you know where I can purchase a copy of your book London Gothic? Is it still available anywhere in ebook or physical format?
Crusader Kings 3, for both!
Quote this with what you would have said your game of the year was at the end of 2020, and what you would say your favourite game of 2020 is now, if it differs
(I will count two-way ties for either answer)
For a more comprehensive refresher than this grid: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
(I will count two-way ties for either answer)
For a more comprehensive refresher than this grid: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Crusader Kings 3, for both!
Listing out some things I enjoyed this year, just for a bit of fun. The best book I read in 2025 was Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte. Fantastic set of short stories, each about a person that experiences rejection and how it shapes their life. I found it enthralling and harrowing in equal measure.
December 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Listing out some things I enjoyed this year, just for a bit of fun. The best book I read in 2025 was Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte. Fantastic set of short stories, each about a person that experiences rejection and how it shapes their life. I found it enthralling and harrowing in equal measure.
Tough one between Control and Disco Elysium - I think Control edges it.
Quote this with what you would have said your game of the year was at the end of 2019, and what you would say your favourite game of 2019 is now, if it differs
(Grid is just a refresher, you are not restricted to picking it. For a more comprehensive refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...)
(Grid is just a refresher, you are not restricted to picking it. For a more comprehensive refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...)
December 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Tough one between Control and Disco Elysium - I think Control edges it.
At the time probably would’ve said Zelda - now I’d say Prey.
Quote this with what you would have said your game of the year was at the end of 2017, and what you would say your favourite game of 2017 is now, if it differs
(The grid is to jog memories, you can pick things that aren't on it. For a more comprehensive refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...)
(The grid is to jog memories, you can pick things that aren't on it. For a more comprehensive refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...)
December 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
At the time probably would’ve said Zelda - now I’d say Prey.
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There was no state. Who does she think crucified him, an anarchist collective?
November 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
There was no state. Who does she think crucified him, an anarchist collective?
Why not make it 100? Or 1,000 years maybe, would that be tough enough? Christ these people are almost as stupid as they are evil
Shabana Mahmood tells Sunday Times it should take 20 years for somebody granted refugee status in UK to secure permanent status (ie, reapply 6 times) if came without permission.
Paper says Denmark has toughest settlement timeline (8 years) but UK govt wants longer
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Paper says Denmark has toughest settlement timeline (8 years) but UK govt wants longer
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Shabana Mahmood: ‘Illegal migration is tearing Britain apart’
The home secretary is planning to introduce a 20-year wait for permanent stay to end a ‘golden ticket’ for asylum seekers
www.thetimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Why not make it 100? Or 1,000 years maybe, would that be tough enough? Christ these people are almost as stupid as they are evil
If you like ghost stories, I’ve been reading this book. There’s some great short stories in there. Highly recommend!
November 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
If you like ghost stories, I’ve been reading this book. There’s some great short stories in there. Highly recommend!
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it hasn't helped sell any mags but it appears our nonsense on here has just pushed our account over 5K 'followers', so let's embrace that as some kind of achievement!
Like & repost this to be in with a chance to win every in-print issue of Wyrd Science & a t-shirt of your choice*
Like & repost this to be in with a chance to win every in-print issue of Wyrd Science & a t-shirt of your choice*
November 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
it hasn't helped sell any mags but it appears our nonsense on here has just pushed our account over 5K 'followers', so let's embrace that as some kind of achievement!
Like & repost this to be in with a chance to win every in-print issue of Wyrd Science & a t-shirt of your choice*
Like & repost this to be in with a chance to win every in-print issue of Wyrd Science & a t-shirt of your choice*
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Gavin has shown himself unfit to be President. This is why we should let our current President take a third term, despite his age. Who cares what the constitution says.
October 6, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Gavin has shown himself unfit to be President. This is why we should let our current President take a third term, despite his age. Who cares what the constitution says.
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This below is from the 2005 BNP manifesto.
Spot the difference with current Tory and Reform policy.
(p14 news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp... )
Spot the difference with current Tory and Reform policy.
(p14 news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp... )
October 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This below is from the 2005 BNP manifesto.
Spot the difference with current Tory and Reform policy.
(p14 news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp... )
Spot the difference with current Tory and Reform policy.
(p14 news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp... )
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A thread of inspirational quotes from two of my idols: Kemi Badenoch and Ange Postecoglou
(uh-oh, I may have gotten some mixed up... or have I??)
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(uh-oh, I may have gotten some mixed up... or have I??)
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October 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
A thread of inspirational quotes from two of my idols: Kemi Badenoch and Ange Postecoglou
(uh-oh, I may have gotten some mixed up... or have I??)
🧵
(uh-oh, I may have gotten some mixed up... or have I??)
🧵
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Bravo Zurich. We need that in UK. Bigger/heavier (mostly Stupendously Unnecessary Vehicles) must be taxed off the roads. They’re too dangerous (deadly to pedestrians), our roads are too small for them, they use too much fuel. That original 1960s Mini could seat 4 people! Nothing bigger is needed!
On Sunday, #Zürich residents voted 52.8% in favor of increasing parking fees for cars according to weight.
The owner of a BMW X2 (Diesel), which weighs 1,675 kilograms, will now pay equivalent of €717 Euros per year to park on a public street. (Before, about €321.)
Direct democracy!
The owner of a BMW X2 (Diesel), which weighs 1,675 kilograms, will now pay equivalent of €717 Euros per year to park on a public street. (Before, about €321.)
Direct democracy!
October 1, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Bravo Zurich. We need that in UK. Bigger/heavier (mostly Stupendously Unnecessary Vehicles) must be taxed off the roads. They’re too dangerous (deadly to pedestrians), our roads are too small for them, they use too much fuel. That original 1960s Mini could seat 4 people! Nothing bigger is needed!
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Krishnan Guru Murthy, "Isn't it a bit insulting to say to an Indian doctor who is working 60-70 hours a week that in order to get settled status he's got to volunteer?"
Rachel Reeves, "We want people to contribute if they come to our country"
Labour have gone utterly bonkers
Rachel Reeves, "We want people to contribute if they come to our country"
Labour have gone utterly bonkers
September 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Krishnan Guru Murthy, "Isn't it a bit insulting to say to an Indian doctor who is working 60-70 hours a week that in order to get settled status he's got to volunteer?"
Rachel Reeves, "We want people to contribute if they come to our country"
Labour have gone utterly bonkers
Rachel Reeves, "We want people to contribute if they come to our country"
Labour have gone utterly bonkers
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What on Earth is this? An "in depth" BBC article about free speech in the UK that only cites examples of right-wing/ 'anti-woke' speech being suppressed. How can you mention Lucy Connolly but completely ignore Palestine Action / Just Stop Oil? Gob-smacking. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How the simmering UK freedom of speech row reached boiling point
How did we reach a point where the UK is being compared to a 'tin pot Third World dictatorship'?
www.bbc.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
What on Earth is this? An "in depth" BBC article about free speech in the UK that only cites examples of right-wing/ 'anti-woke' speech being suppressed. How can you mention Lucy Connolly but completely ignore Palestine Action / Just Stop Oil? Gob-smacking. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Reform's ‘plan’ to revoke the legal status of millions of UK residents is morally abhorrent & economic madness
The public believe in fairness & mutual respect, not this cruel Trumpian policy that would leave us all poorer. We are not America - we must resist this dangerous turn in British politics.
The public believe in fairness & mutual respect, not this cruel Trumpian policy that would leave us all poorer. We are not America - we must resist this dangerous turn in British politics.
September 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Reform's ‘plan’ to revoke the legal status of millions of UK residents is morally abhorrent & economic madness
The public believe in fairness & mutual respect, not this cruel Trumpian policy that would leave us all poorer. We are not America - we must resist this dangerous turn in British politics.
The public believe in fairness & mutual respect, not this cruel Trumpian policy that would leave us all poorer. We are not America - we must resist this dangerous turn in British politics.
Not sure I’d be trusting the view of a guy who spent $50 billion to create this
September 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Not sure I’d be trusting the view of a guy who spent $50 billion to create this
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“It just could not happen in Britain.” It’s hard to express the fury that sentence generates inside me.
Newly released emails from Mandelson to Epstein - “I think the world of you and I feel hopeless and furious about what has happened.
"It just could not happen in Britain... fight for early release and be philosophical about it as much as you can."
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3665359...
"It just could not happen in Britain... fight for early release and be philosophical about it as much as you can."
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3665359...
Epstein’s pal Mandelson COACHED paedo through arrest, leaked emails reveal
PETER Mandelson coached “best pal” Jeffrey Epstein through his “years of torture” over teen sex allegations, leaked emails suggest. While the predator was facing charges in June 2008 over solicitin…
www.thesun.co.uk
September 11, 2025 at 6:17 AM
“It just could not happen in Britain.” It’s hard to express the fury that sentence generates inside me.
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It has long been known that Mandelson remained close to Epstein even after he was convicted of sex offences.
He shouldn't have been appointed in the first place, and it is very clear that the Prime Minister must sack him immediately.
We either stand with victims or we don’t.
He shouldn't have been appointed in the first place, and it is very clear that the Prime Minister must sack him immediately.
We either stand with victims or we don’t.
September 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
It has long been known that Mandelson remained close to Epstein even after he was convicted of sex offences.
He shouldn't have been appointed in the first place, and it is very clear that the Prime Minister must sack him immediately.
We either stand with victims or we don’t.
He shouldn't have been appointed in the first place, and it is very clear that the Prime Minister must sack him immediately.
We either stand with victims or we don’t.
Just our luck Perri being out. Hope it’s not for long
September 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Just our luck Perri being out. Hope it’s not for long