Poetry in Motion, EDGE Issue 423
I interviewed Jordan Magnuson about his Game Poems project, which looks to change how we think about what games, and poetry, can be.
Journalism
Read My Words
From interviews and original reports, to reviews and incisive op-eds, I'm always keen to flex my fingers as a journalist and critic. Here is a selection of my favourite recent pieces.
Zero Parades Review - The Wand Report
I teamed up with your favourite critic's favourite critic, Khee Hoon Chan, to try something different for a joint Zero Parades review. It's quirky, it's giving This Is How You Lose The Time War, it was great fun to write.
“I Don’t Want Other People To Know Us As Frauds”: Steam Is Banning Chinese Indie Games Without Reason
“There's an old saying in Chinese. People will not give you fire when you are cold. But when you are cosy and when you are flourishing, people tend to give you all the luxury stuff.” I tell the story of these Chinese developers, whose careers were very nearly ruined by indiscriminate Steam bans.
Football Manager 26 review – a modern sim for the modern game
I reviewed Football Manager 26 for The Guardian, and liked the sweeping changes more than most.
Subnautica 2 lays strong foundations for an improved sequel, but the depths of early access remain murky
A review-in-progress for Subnautica 2, which emerges from its predecessor's shadow like a brave diver from under the carcass of a Leviathan. Except you can't kill them this time around...
Disco Elysium Without Shivers Is Nothing
North, a writer sits on a second-hand sofa. His laptop warms his legs as it struggles to run the video game that reflects off his face in the evening darkness. He’s deeply engrossed in what he reads and doesn’t notice the hands on the clock spinning quicker and quicker, the night growing darker, the cold setting in.
How a Schedule 1 "investigation" kicked off a battle over Drug Dealer Simulator
I investigated and corresponded with both parties in this chaotic legal situation which is yet to be resolved.
How The Rings Of Power’s Harfoots Were Realised On Screen
I interviewed every major Harfoot from The Rings of Power Season 1 to build a picture of how they embodied the proto-Hobbit society and created a distinct-yet-comfortable culture on the small screen.
How Xalavier Nelson Jr. Fought The Indie Game Dev System, And Won
Xalavier Nelson Jr. is one of the most interesting figures in indie gaming, and his studio setup is equally unusual. I talked to the man himself to figure out how he keeps so many plates spinning and games releasing.
Citizen Sleeper 2 Sends The Message Of Hope We Need In 2025
I wrote this op-ed in the shadow of global wars, and hope that more video games can be a powerful force for good in our troubling times. Sadly, it is still relevant.
Behind The Scenes Look At The ALGS Championship
I have a deep love of esports, and especially the ALGS, Apex Legends' premier competition. I jumped at the exclusive opportunity to watch a match from the broadcast truck, which completely changed how I thought about live events like these.
A Hobby Crawl Of The Lead Belt: The Independent Miniature Companies Thriving In Warhammer’s Shadow
I spent a day chatting to independent miniatures companies around Nottingham.
Photo courtesy of James Law
I am an award-nominated journalist based in Liverpool, UK. You can find me writing as a Tabletop Columnist at TheGamer, freelancing for sites and magazines like EDGE, The Guardian and NME, or follow me on social media for 280-character witticisms and updates on my latest Warhammer conversions.