Matt Gardner | GameTripper
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Games and LEGO writer for Forbes Indie game supporter Hartlepool/Pittsburgh/Leeds fan Get in touch: https://linktr.ee/gametripperuk
Buying new phones in the 00s was entirely about identity. Now it's just "what's basically the same, but the camera's a bit better, and the battery isn't shit".
Having a clearout. Finally decided to sell my Gravity Gun and Portal Gun. They've been in the loft for a long time. No regrets. Photo from, what, 2014?
It's because they've rereleased the same game with different shirts for about eight years
Restart.run@restart.run · 2d agoThe original Switch version is cheaper than those for other platforms
I'm sorry, but nothing goes as hard in any Batman film as this single moment
Matt Gardner | GameTripper@gametripperuk.bsky.social · 4d agoTonight's movie. It's been, what, 15 years since I watched it? I watched Batman Begins last night and completely fucked my post up. Might as well reuse it.
Tonight's movie. It's been, what, 15 years since I watched it? I watched Batman Begins last night and completely fucked my post up. Might as well reuse it.
Matt Gardner | GameTripper@gametripperuk.bsky.social · 5d agoTonight's movie. It's been, what, 15 years since I watched it?
A nice morning walk and brunch with my two favourites
Tonight's movie. It's been, what, 15 years since I watched it?
I'm genuinely surprised these aren't permanently being made, like Brothers in Arms
Team ICO’s Iconic Soundtracks Finally Re-Released On Vinyl
iam8bit has re-released the vinyl OSTs for 'Shadow of the Colossus' and 'The Last Guardian', and finally dropped the long-awaited 'ICO' on wax.
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Turns out I’m quite glad I didn’t let my love of Buck Bumble lead me to write that article about a console, given it's backed by an arms dealer who released a limited-edition handheld covered in drone metal. Also, really, what has 2026 become?
I need a new, silly snowboarding game, and this from @byteparrot.bsky.social has real potential...
‘SSX’ Reborn? Indie Arcade Snowboarder ‘Carveout 2160’ Looks Great
Solo indie dev studio Byteparrot is channeling 'Cool Boarders', '1080 Snowboarding' and 'Wipeout' with an ambitious, retro-inspired follow-up.
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I've not been able to tell anyone this until today, but I interviewed Gillian Anderson a few weeks ago about the LEGO X-Files set and I think it's a real highlight of my life
Gillian Anderson On The New ‘X-Files’ LEGO Set: ‘It’s Delicious’
Gillian Anderson has waited a long time for LEGO to make an 'X-Files' set, and she couldn't be happier with how it turned out.
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It's headlines like this that I can't bear. This is about an unauthorised beta of MK Wii being released next month. So, by that logic, emulators mean there are no such things as console exclusives, surely?
'Mario Kart' Will No Longer Be Nintendo Exclusive Next Month
Mario Kart Wii is coming to PC through an unofficial fan-made recompilation entering beta in August 2026.
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And games. Don't forget the games. Especially if there's a faint whiff of a woman, or minority group
John Holbein@johnholbein1.bsky.social · 2w agoSocial media has decided every movie is terrible months before it’s released.
It's genuinely delightful to see Argentina lose. Not necessarily because I wanted Spain to win. Absolutely classless team.
If this music video has somehow eluded you so far, please watch it from start to finish. A Sunday night treat! One of the all-time greats, both song and vid.
Roots Manuva - 'Witness (1 Hope)' Official Video
YouTube video by Big Dada
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Took this little one for a big old walk around a castle
One of the funniest five minutes of comedy for me - just ticks every box.
Stewart Lee - Brexit vs Trump
YouTube video by BigBadWolf
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Tonight's movie - first time I've seen it in 11 years.
I mean it with love when I say that starting Hades 2 last week is the single worst decision I've made in 2026
Ah shit, I need to play The Mermaid Mask.
Accidentally called Pat Sharp "Shat Parp" today, and may have accidentally discovered the greatest spoonerism of all time