James Batchelor
@jamesbatchelor
Comms Manager at @digitalbandidos.bsky.social. Runs Non-Violent Game of the Day (@nvgotd.bsky.social). Former journalist Author (The Best Non-Violent Video Games, Wandless, Blow The House Down) www.jamesbatchelor.me Father. Gamer. Soundtrack Nerd
Everyone is convinced Sadie Sink is Jean Grey in Brand New Day. I can't wait to see their reactions when it turns out she's Jackpot/Mary-Jane
You'd hate my setup. Not one of these windows has less than five tabs open - but at least I can flit between whatever i need for whichever project within seconds!
Happy 10th Anniversary, Pokémon Go! Why not read up on the history of this global phenomenon (and over 150 other Pokémon games) in - what else? - The History of the Pokémon Games Available now from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #PokemonGo #PokemonAnniversary
Finished Metroid Prime Remastered last night. Still an absolute masterpiece. Only things that would improve it are MP4's precision aiming and some sort of fast travel system Really hope Nintendo doesn't give up after 4 and we get more of these!
I'm less concerned about the Steam Machine price tag (because I'm not the audience for it), and more concerned they might be an alien form of pesticide dispenser
Absolutely love this beautiful Father's Day gift from my little (pocket) monsters
Found my copy of Wario Land: The Shake Dimension during a clearout. Forgot how fun this game is - where's the Switch 2 remaster and/or sequel for this!
Saw this comparison on Facebook. Am I just old, or does the top one still look really good?
Me: I have my Lego Aston Martin, and my Lego Hobbit hole. I do not need any more big Lego sets. This will not become a habit. Also me:
Finished 007 First Light last night. Loved it! Not only raises the bar for Bond games, but I honestly think it raises the bar for whatever Amazon does to reboot the films. Please don't make us wait six years for the next one, @ioi.dk!
Game Credit No.3 - Froggy Hates Snow May 7, 2026 - I adore this game. Such a different take on the roguelike and survival genre, the digging mechanic never ceases to satisfy... and nor does the flamethrower!
Game Credit No.2 - Let Them Come: Onslaught November 11, 2025 - Another great bullet heaven game with a grittier sci-fi vibe. My favourite part of this game are the weapons, which physically transform as you upgrade them
Going to start a thread of my credits. Mostly so I can easily find them, partly for bragging rights 😉 So, Game Credit No.1 - Soulstone Survivors June 17, 2025 - Awesome bullet heaven that feel like you've gone from Lvl 1 to Lvl 100 in just ten mins. Perfect for a noob like me
Feels like folks are expecting the Ocarina remake to be i the vein of those UE5 fan projects, or souped up like Star Fox. Would love to see the reaction if it's instead built with the BOTW/TOTK engine and assets!
"...get your hands on my extra melons" "Stand closer and I'll show you how to use your instrument" Candy Kong would definitely not have been written like this if she's been in DK Bananza
So it's finally here, performing for you I *do* know the words, so I'll join in too... (...after work)
The thing @ioi.dk nails in #007FirstLight is that Bond isn't really about the shooting, gadgets or car chases. It's about swaggering around like you own the place, making shit up as you go, and bullshitting your way out of trouble (if that doesn't work, then guns/gizmos/cars) #KlausHergersheimer
Fully expect to see Jack Black wearing these at the next Mario/gaming event he attends www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/06...
Watching The MIX Summer Showcase. A lot of amazing indie games here, but my favourite so far is Wild Blue Skies by @ChuhaiLabs - it looks brilliant! I'm expecting this to scratch the Star Fox itch much more effectively than the *fourth iteration of Star Fox 64*
Reached this point in 007 First Light last night, and all I could think of was this...
Finally treated myself to a third-party Switch gamepad (with Switch 2 adaptors, natch) based on the greatest controller ever made. (That's right @brendansinclair.bsky.social - the *greatest*!) Zero regrets.
Got a bad feeling about this mission. Can't put my finger on why... 😜
Scouring Q Branch for Easter eggs and film references. There's a few background verbal lines, and I think/assume these are nod to Goldeneye #007firstlight