Freelance journalist & consultant. BAFTA member. Editor of the NES-ential Celebration book. Words in The Guardian, The Verge, GQ, Metal Hammer, Fandom, Shortlist, NME, Gamesradar, Kotaku, IGN, Inverse, VGC, EDGE, etc http://www.tomreganwrites.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mk634rpk422zI flew to Tokyo for the world's first hands on of Switch 2 exclusive Orbitals - & I'm happy to say it's an utter joy to play. Featuring hand drawn art from Toru Yoshida of '80s Gundam fame, Orbitals is the first game to truly feel like a playable anime. https://www.eurogamer.net/orbitals-80s-anime-legendary-gundam-director-it-takes-two-co-op-preview23 Apr 2026 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk634rpk422zhttps://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mk5sqps5222mThis one goes out to those of you always asking me "Tom, what would you look like encased in chocolate carbonite??? " This is the last I will speak on this matter. Thank you for respecting my sweet, melty privacy during this tasty time.23 Apr 2026 10:33 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5sqps5222mhttps://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mjylvdlz4224It's been two weeks and I'm still not over the Clair Obscur concert. No screens showing gameplay, no gimmicks, just 10/10 music performed with the kind of kinetic showmanship that you usually get at a gig, not from a seated orchestra. Hands down the best gaming music event that I've attended.21 Apr 2026 08:47 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjylvdlz4224https://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mjw2w3wtpc2sWent to see Akira at IMAX last night, and despite being my sixth watch, it was like witnessing it again for the first time - what a phenomenal film.20 Apr 2026 08:38 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjw2w3wtpc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mjrjcippsk24The feature that recaps your last in-game actions in Fire Red is still an absolute godsend for reminding you whatever the hell it was you were doing when you last played. Really surprised how few games have stolen this feature 20 years later. It should really be the standard bearer for all RPGs.18 Apr 2026 13:12 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjrjcippsk24https://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mjr3soarhc2aA predictably great article by Mr Monbiot. Much like with every other rancid aspect of Trump's rule, the only upside is that it's shown the protest vote crowd how bad populism can truly be [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Apr 2026 09:10 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjr3soarhc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mjpvuqutds24Really happy to see the variety in winners at this year's BAFTAs. Clair Obscur is a brilliant game, but 2025 was full of other releases that also deserved their time in the spotlight. Very happy to see Despelote and Kingdom Come 2 win, but pouring one out for my personal 2025 GOTY - Split Fiction.17 Apr 2026 21:52 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpvuqutds24https://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mjp6aqs32k22Currently in Seville, thought I'd take a quick look at some souvenir shops and.... Errrmm17 Apr 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjp6aqs32k22https://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mjlwyxkxsk2ihttps://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/apr/16/pragmata-review-playstation-5 I had an absolute blast with Pragmata, my favourite game of 2026 so far. Despite its sparkling near-future setting, Pragmata succeeds because it feels like a throwback to gaming’s recent past. It’s a beautifully-made, heartfelt single player adventure16 Apr 2026 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjlwyxkxsk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3misudgyxrc2bMy sixth trip to Tokyo was my first during Sakura season - and those blossomy boiz definitely lived up to the hype06 Apr 2026 08:37 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3misudgyxrc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mi7zolapn22dHeading back to Tokyo to cover a game that I am VERY excited to play 👀29 Mar 2026 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi7zolapn22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mi7cdmu2vk2gWas proud to be part of London's biggest ever anti-racism march yesterday. It's easy to feel apathetic and like we're all fighting a losing battle, but being surrounded by half a million people who feel just as disgusted by the far right as you do was hugely revitalising. Never change, London ♥️29 Mar 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi7cdmu2vk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mi274ktwik26And execs wonder why Gen Z are moving away from console gaming.... Mate, they can barely afford a pint in this economy, let alone a £569 PS5. [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Mar 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi274ktwik26https://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mhsx6fxb4k2rAfter previewing Life Is Strange: Reunion, I spoke to the voices of Max Caulfield and Chloe Price about how real world sickness and a harrowing near death experience inspired Max and Chloe’s most authentic performances yet. https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/897984/life-is-strange-reunion-cast-interview24 Mar 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsx6fxb4k2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mhsev2i6qs2yWhat a cover! There may be a few words from me in this one 👀... [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Mar 2026 10:35 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsev2i6qs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mhnsudwwxs2xEr...22 Mar 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhnsudwwxs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mhg2fglnqk2ehttps://open.substack.com/pub/videogamesindustrymemo/p/an-ever-resident-evil-19032026?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web As Big George™ sips margaritas in Mexico, I'm back in the @vgim.bsky.social driver's seat, celebrating 30 terrifying years of Resident Evil. I enlisted a bunch of knowledgable legends to help explain, why, 30 years later, Capcom's seminal series refuses to die https://www.videogamesindustrymemo.com/p/an-ever-resident-evil-19032026?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1817711&post_id=190281815&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=egejn&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email19 Mar 2026 12:55 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhg2fglnqk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mhdl7tdgbc2wHaving no relationship with the original, I was on the fence about playing Fatal Frame 2, but this beautiful write up has completely sold me on it. Janky combat only added to the immersive stress of Silent Hill F, imo. Sign me up for more sluggish scares. [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Mar 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdl7tdgbc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/grapedosmil.bsky.social/post/3mhaquggm7s2mThe latest Switch 2 firmware update let's you play Switch 1 games in 1080p on the switch 2 screen, by enabling "handheld boost mode. A really nice and unexpected new feature. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Mar 2026 10:22 +0000at://did:plc:72trbqemyphf57skhh4ad2ev/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhaquggm7s2m