James Batchelor
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 Nerd
- How did I miss the Horizon: Hunter's Gathering reveal yesterday? So intrigued to try multiplayer Horizon, and this looks much more my speed than the MMO (really hoping there's local co-op so I can play with my son) youtu.be/JubgL46Xkmk?...
- As if this year hasn't been bad enough so far, I forgot we only have eight months before the Trotters take over www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0XX...
- I seem to have two mindsets when playing Donkey Kong Bananza: 1) "I think the novelty of just bashing through levels to reach bananas might be wearing off..." and 2) "Wait... was that a banana outline I saw with that last slap?! Must tunnel there immediately!!"
- This game is just getting better and better. Can't wait for you all to try it.
- From the iconic originals to the latest hits (and everything in between) The History of the Pokémon Games is available to buy now 📖 www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-History-...
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- So happy to finally meet @theveronicat.bsky.social in person after she so kindly wrote the foreword to my book. She's so damn lovely, and I encourage all Pokéfans to go and meet her if they get the chance #Pokémon #pokemonbook #ashketchum #veronicataylor #iwannabetheverybestlikenooneeverwas
- And we're live!
- Reminder: The launch party livestream kicks off at 8pm this evening. Come and learn more about The History of the Pokemon Games, ask me anything, and take part in a Pokemon quiz to win a copy of the book! www.youtube.com/live/gQvlOi1...
- We're live in 7ish minutes. Come join in.
- Reminder: The launch party livestream kicks off at 8pm this evening. Come and learn more about The History of the Pokemon Games, ask me anything, and take part in a Pokemon quiz to win a copy of the book! www.youtube.com/live/gQvlOi1...
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- Reminder: The launch party livestream kicks off at 8pm this evening. Come and learn more about The History of the Pokemon Games, ask me anything, and take part in a Pokemon quiz to win a copy of the book! www.youtube.com/live/gQvlOi1...
- Lovely review here. A massive thanks to Ollie and the NintendoLife team for their support!
- Strauss Zelnick: "AI is not going to let someone say, 'please develop the competitor to GTA' and then just send it out" (www.gamesindustry.biz/strauss-zeln...) Google: Well, let's give them tools to try...
- Cannot wait for Endless Mode. A whole new mode for me to suck at!
- Look, Mum, I'm in the Times! (The Braintree and Witham Times) Get your copy (of the book, not the paper) here: www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-History-...
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- Having extensively covered every Pokémon game ever*, I can confidently rank the generations as follows (IMHO): 2 > 1 > 4 > 8 > 9 > 5 > 3 > 7> 6 But the best Pokémon game of all time is Legends: Arceus Feel free to @ me! (*Where, you ask? Why, here: www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-History-...)
- Just realised today is my one-year anniversary at @digitalbandidos.bsky.social! At the start of 2025, I faced the greatest unknown of my career so far. I left journalism after 18 years, and was still trying to find the right role for me.
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- We've got a GREAT line-up again. Can't wait for you to see.
- Who's That Pokemon? #Pokemon #whosthatpokemon
- I'm doing a livestream to launch The History of Pokémon Games - and you're invited! (Yes, you. Specifically you) Tune in at 8pm UK on Fri, Jan 30 for: 📖 Live Excerpt Reading 🧠 Pokémon Quiz: Win a copy of the book ❓Ask Me Anything Watch it here: www.youtube.com/live/gQvlOi1...
- Want a closer look at my new book, The History of the Pokemon Games? Check out this incredibly professional unboxing video for a taste of what to expect Don't forget to pre-order! www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-History-... www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOp6...
- Morning. Is Fable out yet?
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- Seeing this 'Oblivion 15-hour' headline a lot and my gut reaction is: so what? 15 hours is a lot of time to put into a game. Doesn't mean players didn't get their money's worth, or won't come back again. Not every game needs to be 100 hours, and not every 100-hour game needs to be played to death
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- Love this, but could the next update add in all the terrain destruction stuff from Bananza? Would love to quite literally smash my way through this game.
- My copies have arrived and they are beautiful. Thank you @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
