Straight up cult classic though!

The TikTok algorithm demands I tell it if an animated series about Parkour deaths is useful or not

I would have never believed training the algo would lead me to this point, but here we are.

Do a tri-monthly printed digest, Mr Hicks!

Crimson Desert: The Definitive Review Delighted review, more like

Imagine thinking anyone wants to read another take on #crimsondesert . You all now it's ludicrously amazing, right?

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Oh look! Also, please follow my podcast account.

Is this good? It feels like it should be really good. Please tell me it's good.

Affectionate Discourse Oratorio Tangram: Episode 3 | Affectionate Discourse Oratorio Tangram The Coles Monologues Vol. 2: Swearing and Shmups

Remember that time this guy talked about #R-Type Final 3 for a really long time and then accidentally dissed #Gradius a bit too much? Even though he really loves it? No? Well listen to this:

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GYAC I love it *unconditionally*. This is subject to change.

My #CrimsonDesert hot take, after two hours, is this:

The cosmic joke exists and it's fully playable. This isn't a main course. It's a massive, deranged pudding. #CrimsonDessert

The 8-Bit Experience: Commercial Breaks AKA, The Battle For Santa’s Software as the de facto document of the era

There are some things you have to watch, and then some you have to watch at least once a year. The Imagine/Ocean episode of Commercial Breaks is one of them.

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I want to spam 😢😢😭

Can you follow my brand account? It makes me feel much better about spamming links to my stuff.

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Fucking love Rory.

Affectionate Discourse Oratorio Tangram: Episode 3 | Affectionate Discourse Oratorio Tangram The Coles Monologues Vol. 2: Swearing and Shmups

Affectionate Discourse Oratorio Tangram reaches episode 3! Holy shit!

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I can really get used to being a stupendously indulgent waffler.

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Finally, A Mark Sorrell Substack. READ HIM.

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I remember Memphis Belle well. It was marketed almost as a teen movie, as the crew were only a few years older than me. Still feel bad for the rookie plane! :(

It had an amazing vibe. It was also so close to a 1980 2000ad short that Fleetway sued and Kev O'Neil and Steve Mcmanus ended up with credits in later releases.

JFK Reloaded: The Definitive Review The Funniest Jokes Have No Punchlines

Going off the deep end this week with Kirk Ewing's magnificent JFK Reloaded:

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Sniper cat takes the high ground by a plant pot

The sniper sparrow team make good use of cover

Little does anyone know that thanks to Gashapon, a deadly duel is taking place in my house.

Of course it's good, it's got Harry Dean Stanton in it. (Amazing cast overall)

I remember this more for the adverts for Ocean's videogame of it. A classic single-watch rental movie.

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And should turn up here at some point?!?

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Affectionate Discourse Oratorio Tangram: Episode 2 | Affectionate Discourse Oratorio Tangram The Coles Monologues Vol. 1: Best Of 2025

Acast here:

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Affectionate Discourse Oratorio Tangram Episode 2: The Definitive Review It's another podcast episode!

Reeeeeeeee I have attempted to make another podcast episode! With monologues about #S.T.A.L.K.E.R.2, #Atomfall and #SniperElite: Resistance.

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Indescribably iconic

Way of the Samurai is purest NTSC-J gold

They really are 12.

I remember loving it in the cinema, but weirdly having zero desire to watch it again.

I always get weirdly traumed when judges get violent amputations. Love it, though!

I mean, this is how much I love it (base traversal, right at the end, phase 7/8).