Freelance Journalist - articles in @somanygames.co.uk | Dad | Published Author | He/They | INTJ-T | Tired | Wannabe game designerhttps://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3mitslnipzs2wThe latest article from the Collab between @nosmallgames.bsky.social and @somanygames.co.uk is out now, this time Erik has pulled out all the stops to talk about video games, empathy and Atticus Finch. https://nosmallgames.com/2026/04/echoes-of-another-how-gaming-creates-empathy/06 Apr 2026 17:38 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitslnipzs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3mhya35iuss2uShēp26 Mar 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhya35iuss2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3mhuhq4mags23As usual, Dave is a phenomenal writer with a passion for everything he writes. I'm so proud of the work we have been able to share with the team at @nosmallgames.bsky.social, and even more honoured that we have been able to host some of their incredible work too at @somanygames.co.uk! [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Mar 2026 06:31 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhuhq4mags23https://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3mhfx4qd5uk22As part of my writing with @somanygames.co.uk I was invited to collaborate with the awesome crew at @nosmallgames.bsky.social to express my love of fictional language and the way it helps to build communities. 💜 https://nosmallgames.com/2026/03/mind-your-language-the-world-needs-more-translation-games/ https://nosmallgames.com/2026/03/mind-your-language-the-world-needs-more-translation-games/?fbclid=Iwb21leAQowydjbGNrBCjDH2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHq5zeDcu0TvaeFnAJ65xzCYoKcybRfYSpNSA9OYwyk0UGJwS_0LTsc98q2va_aem_Ayoec_U7YCXrLheHM1yPWQ19 Mar 2026 11:57 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhfx4qd5uk22https://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3m3wwvxkn6c2oI made a mistake, and I would rather admit I am wrong than assume I am right. A huge apology to the OnlyCans team for this - I'll try to be better in future and learn from it! [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Oct 2025 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3wwvxkn6c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3m3wcg6stak2dI don't know what album my cats are starring in, but this cover art would definitely make be buy it!24 Oct 2025 06:59 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3wcg6stak2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3m3tppggqgc24Incredibly proud to be here. One of my goals in life was to be part of an accolades promo, so I can tick that off my list! 🤟 [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Oct 2025 06:19 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3tppggqgc24https://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3m25hlqabss2zIt won't surprise you to hear that I really enjoyed this: [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Oct 2025 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3m25hlqabss2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3lzpspdoawk2oWanderstars made me want to rewatch a bunch of 80s and 90s anime, which is probably the highest praise I can give it. My review for @somanygames.co.uk : https://somanygames.co.uk/review/wanderstars/26 Sep 2025 06:12 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzpspdoawk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3lzorpp2kds25Reading Jason's thoughts on this was great, because it reminded me that Bennett Foddy only makes games that infuriate people in the best possible way. [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Sep 2025 20:21 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzorpp2kds25https://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3lzek667k3s22Frostpunk 2 is pretty good on its own, which is why its so disappointing to see a bad port and some mediocre UI ruin the experience. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Sep 2025 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzek667k3s22https://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3lywxumqosc23You could just plug Draknek puzzle games directly into my veins and I would be happy. Always delightful! [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Sep 2025 09:08 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lywxumqosc23https://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3lywm2agbyk2hI wanted to love this game and I had a brillaint time playing it, but the need to log in with an online account for an offline single player game was definitely a huge negative! [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Sep 2025 05:36 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lywm2agbyk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3lyq4xzbm2k2lIn a surprise to nobody, my most anticipated game of the year is a solid banger. [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Sep 2025 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyq4xzbm2k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3lydf5hvom22mI like big bots, and I cannot lie! [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Sep 2025 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lydf5hvom22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3lxckq4oxvs23I say the word "smooch" more than you'd expect in this one... [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Aug 2025 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxckq4oxvs23https://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3lxauxo223k2xChamomile tea is great, but holy moly I wish it didnt take TEN MINUTES to steep.25 Aug 2025 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxauxo223k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3lx65brgrrc24Who could have expected a game about sorting shapes to go this hard? An absolute joy. [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Aug 2025 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lx65brgrrc24https://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3lwgyk4ieds2rEver wanted to play a game that makes your brain hurt in a good way? Have I got a treat for you: [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Aug 2025 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwgyk4ieds2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3lviw7gbefk2pIts been a good year for books!03 Aug 2025 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lviw7gbefk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3lvfevqlm7c2wIts short, its sweet, and its beautiful. Dear Me, I Was definitely warrants the short amount of time it asks from you. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Aug 2025 04:57 +0000at://did:plc:gdxdfl7a453hkbtexbosfdtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvfevqlm7c2whttps://bsky.app/profile/shokmunky.bsky.social/post/3lvd7elt2ks2kI wanted to love this game, but sadly it had an issue with style over substance. I hope the devs dont feel discouraged to keep creating though, the world is stylish as heck! 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