Weekly Highlights #4

What's stood out for me lately?

Weekly Highlights #4

After another busy period, I wanted to circle back to this mini-series of the newsletter to highlight a few things — especially as many ex-colleagues are in the throes of Black Friday madness.

Before I share some links, it's worth mentioning that I've left X (formerly Twitter). After the U.S. election earlier this month, it just felt wrong to stay around, so I'm now on Bluesky for my daily feed. Also, I'm available for freelance services! Need some copywriting doing? Press releases? Get in touch.

Also, you may have spotted a fantastic new logo at the top of this post if you're reading this via email. That's thanks to Kieran McClung! Give him a follow.

Finally, spreading the word about Springboard would be much appreciated if possible — there are plenty of things being planned for 2025, especially now that Book 3 has been announced...

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Digital Foundry helped me learn why some games felt “wrong” (members post)
In which I try to explain why I find Digital Foundry so compelling in a way Apple fans might appreciate.
Andy McNamara, former editor-in-chief, Game Informer.
Podcast Episode · My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin · 26/11/2024 · 1h 22m
Episode 203: The Death and Life of Games Magazines (with Caspian Whistler)
Podcast Episode · The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast · 22/11/2024 · 1h 60m
Loaded: Lads, Mags and Mayhem
Launched 30 years ago, Loaded magazine epitomised the 90s in its irreverence and appetite for hedonism. But how did it stand up to pressure to put more ‘sexy babes’ on the cover?
Boybands Forever
Behind the singing, smiles and double denim was blood, sweat and tears. Heartthrobs from Take That to Westlife and 911 share tales of success, adoration and the flipside of fame.
Arcade1Up MARVEL vs CAPCOM 2 ARCADE MACHINE : Amazon.co.uk: PC & Video Games
Arcade1Up MARVEL vs CAPCOM 2 ARCADE MACHINE : Amazon.co.uk: PC & Video Games

Thanks for reading/watching/listening.