Senior Digital Content Designer @ Tesco, Drummer @ Smash the Silence, Gamer @ whenever there's timehttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mwseg6lzds2cI fear, as a nation, we've reached an average weight where train seats are no longer big enough for the majority.01 Oct 2026 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwseg6lzds2chttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mwn7pleugc2wWhat's everyone's top 3 games of the year so far that they haven't got around to playing? I'm going for: Control Resonant Star Wars Zero Company Marvel's Wolverine (maybe after a couple more patches... 🤭) What (else) have I missed?29 Sep 2026 06:37 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwn7pleugc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mvtbhcw3qs2rColin from Accounts is a fantastic show and you lot should all check it out.18 Sep 2026 22:59 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvtbhcw3qs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mvozvmzifk2wIt shows how out of the loop I am on games media recently when I only just realised Eurogamer brought back review scores... In 2023 🤦🏼 Happy Thursday everyone17 Sep 2026 06:33 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvozvmzifk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mulnzy3cpc2nBack from holiday feeling very grateful for my family, especially my wife and daughter, and for all the beautiful moments and experiences we are able to share together. On the other hand, baby made me get up at 5am, so it's going to be a long day 😂 Have a fantastic day gang03 Sep 2026 04:58 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulnzy3cpc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mt6mtgkdj22wAs someone British it feels necessary to notify everyone it's raining.16 Aug 2026 07:06 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt6mtgkdj22whttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mstdyyiiu22vBreaking the silence to announce that we've finally booked Spider-Man Brand New Day 🕷️🕸️11 Aug 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mstdyyiiu22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mqzhdch6ns2aBinary solo 0000001 00000011 000000111 000000111119 Jul 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqzhdch6ns2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mqo5bk2fz226Best of luck to the boys, but I can't help but feel these sorts of headlines aren't helpful.15 Jul 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqo5bk2fz226https://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mpkxgvzcmc2aI had a gaming nightmare I wanted to share. I got to the end of the bizarre level in 007 Last Light and then it bugged when I was confronted by an NPC so I had to restart from a checkpoint... and it took me all the way back to the beginning of the level 🤦🏼 heartbreaking01 Jul 2026 07:07 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpkxgvzcmc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mp6emqqti22yCome on Google, "cooling expected over the next 3 days" doesn't qualify as an "insight" 🔥🫠26 Jun 2026 06:59 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6emqqti22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mp3qzi36d22yI went on quite the journey home yesterday: 1 bus, three trains and over 4 hours later I made it home safely, a little hot and bothered but none the worse for wear. If there was any proof needed we aren't ready for the climate change that is definitely real and happening...there it is. Stay cool.25 Jun 2026 06:03 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp3qzi36d22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3moseknubtk2kWell, after 5 years of donations I've finally reached 50, about 35 litres – apparently the equivalent to filling up a small car(!) Thank you so much to everyone GiveBloodNHS Reading for helping me throughout this journey, and here's to 100. #GivePlasma #GiveBlood21 Jun 2026 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3moseknubtk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mortmef3tc2kHappy father's day to all the dads out there. Now, if you don't mind, I'm off to bleed a radiator and write a strongly-worded email to the council about parking.21 Jun 2026 07:22 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mortmef3tc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3moocgr6acs2iSuccessfully completed band practice tonight despite it being about 1000°C. Gig in August so keep an eye out if you're in the South East...19 Jun 2026 21:37 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3moocgr6acs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mooce5zyf22i@sevenohthree.bsky.social I have no idea why bsky algorithmed me your post but just wanted to say appreciate the bio. Fun, efficient, informative and a perfect closing line 👏 Happy Friday19 Jun 2026 21:36 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mooce5zyf22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3molt4vt4fc2jThey really snuck Good Omens 3 out there with very little fanfare. Understandable I suppose but a shame for those still involved. Incredible cast and team.18 Jun 2026 21:58 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3molt4vt4fc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3molmo36ha22jNot being funny but are there any tickets providers in the UK NOT owned by Ticketmaster at this point?18 Jun 2026 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3molmo36ha22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mneiu7d6e22iDefinitely looking forward to this one. https://youtu.be/OiBo_NgYI5Q?si=tNEkA3BUfThe5Bkq03 Jun 2026 06:40 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mneiu7d6e22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mls63r5whc23Lovely weather for my last day at my current job... New, exciting things coming soon. Stay tuned.14 May 2026 06:14 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mls63r5whc23https://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mlaxtmlfnc2dBeen a while so I thought I'd say hi. How's it going everyone? Found a legendary bird in Pokopia this morning so already feeling very accomplished 😂🤦🏼 What's everyone else playing? (I'm doing more of these sorts of shares on IG these days, feel free to follow – jamesmparry.)07 May 2026 10:07 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlaxtmlfnc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mkrn6zazx22vI forgot about the Justin Timberlake meme yesterday which means... You just lost the game.01 May 2026 07:47 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrn6zazx22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mk7xd4kudc2gExcited this morning as I'm doing some training with Hampshire County Council to be ready to start more volunteering with young people in the coming months. Something about giving back in this specific way is so rewarding and so important. Wish me luck.24 Apr 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk7xd4kudc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mjrcjhmim223Another successful blood plasma donation. One more until the big 5-0 😮 Thank you to Maryam, Rob and the Reading GiveBloodNHS team. #GivePlasma18 Apr 2026 11:11 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjrcjhmim223https://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mjk5ooyfxc2jCareer announcement time: After just over 5 years I will be leaving Quantexa. A huge thank you to everyone I have worked with and best of luck for the future. More details on what's next to follow.15 Apr 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk5ooyfxc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mjfiwoudfs2jThere's a few pieces left, to get one, tell me your favourite game of all time and why.13 Apr 2026 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfiwoudfs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3mjageheops2kIt does feel like we're being rewarded with a lot of good quality violent TV right now: Invincible, The Boys, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – the latter I've not yet seen myself. What is it about fictional violence that people seem to resonate with? (Not a criticism BTW)11 Apr 2026 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjageheops2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3miybkuf5e223Couples that rebuild Pokémon Centres together, stay together. IYKYK08 Apr 2026 12:17 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3miybkuf5e223https://bsky.app/profile/jamesparry.bsky.social/post/3miq4s6wais2pHappy Easter everyone. I hope you're having a lovely weekend and whatever this holiday means to you, even if that's not much at all, I wish you the best.05 Apr 2026 06:30 +0000at://did:plc:llqadmxe2t6wcxmt3vx65phk/app.bsky.feed.post/3miq4s6wais2p