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 Nerdhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesbatchelor.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesbatchelor.bsky.social/post/3mqmfzf7ql222Reminder: Today is the 10th anniversary of Pokémon Go launching in the UK Additional Reminder: Buy my book! [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Jul 2026 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:jcqit23y72qfydftzb43oeag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmfzf7ql222https://bsky.app/profile/jamesbatchelor.bsky.social/post/3mq7zg25svk2sCongratulations on the launch, @apzonerunner.com and team! Cannot wait to see what you accomplish. [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Jul 2026 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:jcqit23y72qfydftzb43oeag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7zg25svk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesbatchelor.bsky.social/post/3mq7wbg36nc2oThe time loop is my favourite part of Curse of Resthaven. You do get a sense of Majora's Mask as you get to know the characters and their routines. The knowledge-driven progression of Outer Wilds is here too. You really need to keep an eye out for this one. [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Jul 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:jcqit23y72qfydftzb43oeag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7wbg36nc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesbatchelor.bsky.social/post/3mq5frobc6c2sReviews are looking good for AC Black Flag Resynced. Cannot wait to pick that up at some point - never quite got through the original and it's something I've always wanted to rectify. Is it wrong that I'm most excited about the crouch button?08 Jul 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:jcqit23y72qfydftzb43oeag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5frobc6c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesbatchelor.bsky.social/post/3mq4zjqfuts2sCome on, show us dem indie games! [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Jul 2026 11:33 +0000at://did:plc:jcqit23y72qfydftzb43oeag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq4zjqfuts2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesbatchelor.bsky.social/post/3mpy7jjgq4k2hHappy 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 #PokemonAnniversary06 Jul 2026 13:37 +0000at://did:plc:jcqit23y72qfydftzb43oeag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpy7jjgq4k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesbatchelor.bsky.social/post/3mpqoov4aok2hTried Googling this, but the results were inconclusive so I'm asking here: Does anyone remember the last major PC game (e.g. AAA) that released with a physical edition?03 Jul 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:jcqit23y72qfydftzb43oeag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqoov4aok2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesbatchelor.bsky.social/post/3mpnmqdbor22hJust learned that @nightdivestudios.bsky.social is trying to make Thief Remastered compatible with fan missions! Always wanted to play more of those (even made a couple myself) Was fully planning to buy this on Switch, but now I may have to double dip and get PC too https://youtu.be/gCI5dAN5vT0?si=XCHXlRPv2ChWC7cr&t=144002 Jul 2026 08:34 +0000at://did:plc:jcqit23y72qfydftzb43oeag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpnmqdbor22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesbatchelor.bsky.social/post/3mpjjmi7rz22qResult! Honestly thought we'd be waiting until Christmas for this. That's my summer sorted! [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Jun 2026 17:27 +0000at://did:plc:jcqit23y72qfydftzb43oeag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjjmi7rz22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesbatchelor.bsky.social/post/3mpgx7dcxn22qI've been listening to the Ocarina soundtrack - and various remixes, covers, lofi versions - a LOT since the remake was announced... and I'm still not sick of it. Best games soundtrack ever?29 Jun 2026 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:jcqit23y72qfydftzb43oeag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgx7dcxn22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesbatchelor.bsky.social/post/3mpgk6gicws2fFinished 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!29 Jun 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:jcqit23y72qfydftzb43oeag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgk6gicws2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesbatchelor.bsky.social/post/3mp4rnudsrc25So, question for the Star Fox day one players: How many of you are finding you're nowhere near as skilled a pilot as you remember being in the '90s? That was certainly my experience of the demo, even with the improved controls. Getting older sucks.25 Jun 2026 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:jcqit23y72qfydftzb43oeag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4rnudsrc25https://bsky.app/profile/jamesbatchelor.bsky.social/post/3mp4rm6et3s25...that new Thief graphic novel? [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jun 2026 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:jcqit23y72qfydftzb43oeag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4rm6et3s25https://bsky.app/profile/jamesbatchelor.bsky.social/post/3mp4bvwthdc2aFirst the VR game, then the Nightdive remaster of the original, and now this. Could it be that Thief is truly back? 🤞🤞🤞 [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jun 2026 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:jcqit23y72qfydftzb43oeag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4bvwthdc2a