-
New Year, New(ish) Games
You died. Now get back up and get going. Death is only the beginning…of another run. Returnal Maybe I had my fill of Souls-like games in 2021, but Returnal completely passed me by. I was vaguely aware of it from Triple Click, a gaming podcast I listen to, but really only the degree of difficulty…
-
On the n’th day of Christmas (Happy New Year)
Which day is it? Depends on who you ask… Yes, we have just passed Twixmas and entered 2026. This is a particularly weird time of the year. There is so much build up and excitement leading to Christmas day that the slump following it is almost unavoidable. It is a time for sitting around the…
-
A New Dishwasher (and a few games along the way)
We’re gearing up for Christmas, a process that is in no way enhanced by having to deal with a broken dishwasher. The problem with having a lot of stuff on is the lack of time to write about it. I have managed to squeeze in some games though. Neon White Part of the beauty of…
-
Baking and Caking
When life gives you, or rather, doesn’t give you yeast, make sourdough. I have been on and off sourdough since encountering it in Von’s 1000Spirits in Seattle in 2012. I was relatively late to the party (compared to the Epgyptians in 1500 BCE), but in my defence, it wasn’t much of a thing in Northern…
-
C&C (Cars and Coals)
What do you do when you need a break? Spend five hours driving to Manchester, of course! Yes, that is the kind of logic I employ. It’s a day away from work, to go to a work-related meeting, but a day away from the grind is more than welcomed. Driving the Polestar 2 a couple…
-
Almost Alone – a Newforge Halloween Production
Happy (belated) Halloween! I’ve been a bit busy… The past week was action packed, and included the released of “Almost Alone”, the 2025 Newforge Studios Halloween film. I talked about making the film in my last post. This year was very organised (perhaps not quite as ruthlessly efficient as last year, but close) with only…
-
Spooky Season
Creatures crawl in search of blood, To terrorize y’all’s neighborhood Spooky season is fast approaching, and with it comes the annual tradition. One that has been long observed. A tradition steeped in Irish history. A time when everyone gets together for a laugh or two. A few folks dress up. Some spooky happenings may, or…
-
Gaming…shouldn’t you be baking?
I have sat down to write about gaming, and write about gaming I shall. I engage with gaming in waves. From time to time I’ll get really into a title, for example Death Stranding 2, and play it for hours in the limited free time I’ve got. Then I might start a few smaller titles…
-
Autumn and Apples, Barbecue and Baking
October. Apples. Cinnamon. Bonfires. Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Barbecues. Wait, wait? ABBQ (the extra A is for Autumnal…) Yes, I have gone a little mad. And yes, I have embraced the “all year” kamado cooking philosophy. I bought a pork shoulder and some beef brisket to smoke in my ongoing exploration of all things kamado. I…
-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
