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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 3h
You don't have to buy a Lego PS1 to get Lego Astro Bot! You don't have to go to the European Space Agency for Astronaut Pikachu! You can get Witcher 3 free on Switch 2 if you know someone who has it on Switch! Newsletter? More like Goodnewsletter amirite? joshcoulson.substack.com/p/lego-astro...
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Lego Astro Bot, Astronaut Pikachu, And The Witcher 3 For Free
Find someone who has The Witcher 3 on Switch and ask if you can borrow it real quick.
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
You know a game’s good when, even after playing it almost non-stop, it’s still the only thing you want to play after the review is done
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niki grayson @nikigrayson.com · 02/10/2026
hello. i have published a zine. it is filled with my favorite photos that i took in september. it is $9.33 + shipping. thank you for your time.
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september 2026 by niki grayson | Blurb Books
Find september 2026 by niki grayson at Blurb Books. a collection of photos from september 2026 taken by niki grayson in los angeles and new york city.
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I have a clip of Lex fucking someone up down the final straight right in front of me during one of the online sessions that I need to share
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is incredible If you’d like to know more about it than that, you can read my review: www.thegamer.com/star-wars-ga...
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer Lives Up To The Hype And Speeds Right Past It
This is very much the Star Wars racing game you're looking for.
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It’s October which means food companies have renamed their products to stuff like ‘spooky sausage rolls’ and ‘scared shitless lemon meringue pie’ but changed absolutely nothing else about them
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Still desperately trying to catch up with everything that released in September? Bad news - October is even busier joshcoulson.substack.com/p/every-big-...
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Every Big Game Releasing In October 2026
Somehow October’s release schedule feels even busier than September’s.
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
My 9 games my9games.net/en
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
6yo knows about the Minecraft hotel and Escape the Nether rollercoaster coming to Chessington World of Adventure next year
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Did I just pay to watch a movie I’ve seen countless times so that I could see the 3 minutes of extra stuff after 3 hours and love every second of it?
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Thor Ragnarok: Thor's Excited 'YEEESSS!'
ALT: Thor Ragnarok: Thor's Excited 'YEEESSS!'
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Just checking in. How are you doing today? Have you had enough water? Have you watched the Metroid Ravenous trailer at least five more times? Make sure you’re looking after yourself.
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Gepugg @gepugg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Another awful day in gaming news, so hoping to bring some good to it with an interview I'm really proud of alongside my Rayman Legends Retold preview which is up on the site as well: www.thegamer.com/rayman-legen...
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Rayman Brand Producer On Why Legends Was Remade, Rabbids, And The Future Of The Series
Loic Gounon talks to us about Retold’s recent delay, the possibility of revisiting other games, and much more.
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Spent the last week or so falling in love with Woodo, the proud new holder of the record for game I've taken the most screenshots in www.thegamer.com/woodo-review...
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Woodo Is Beautiful In Every Way And Should Be On Your Radar
Take a break from whatever else you're playing right now and try Woodo.
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Erika Ishii @erikaishii.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I was already honored to be a voice in their game, but now I’m DOUBLY grateful to have @doublefine.com’s continued support as they unabashedly celebrate our collab! (And please don’t worry. While my success & public joy seem to be upsetting to some, I feel like I’m getting to live my dream life!)
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
No matter how obscure your favourite Pokemon is, you can now get it on an officially licensed t-shirt Oh, and you can keep your beers in a Wolverine fridge, which is also cool, I guess? joshcoulson.substack.com/p/a-t-shirt-...
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A T-Shirt Collection That Includes Every Single Pokemon, And Wolverine Mini Fridges
Oh, and you can dress as Jeff the Land Shark this Halloween. On whenever, actually. Why wait until Halloween?
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Taking 6 to see Transformers: The Movie for the 40th anniversary re-release. I’ve never seen it. I sure hope there aren’t any heartbreaking moments that will haunt us forever.
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The theme from Mario Kart 64’s Rainbow Road is the best song in Mario Kart history
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Exciting announcement I've been dying to tell people about for months: I'm in Ninty Media's new Gen 1 Pokebook! Read all about how I accidentally helped Pokemon get permission to start printing Kadabra cards again. The book is out now and you can find it here: www.nintymedia.net/products/pok...
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POKEBOOK GEN I (STANDARD)
Thirty years ago, a pair of role-playing strategy games launched in Japan. Almost identical, save for the selection of creatures available in each, the games tasked you with capturing a myriad of ador...
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Happy release day!
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Emotional wreck because I’m running on fumes and Heathrow doesn’t sell my favourite energy drink, but also because, despite… everything, I just had the coolest day of my career It’s mostly the energy drink thing though
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Oooo a new reason to not like Ed Sheeran! And it’s a biggie.
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Trumpet @standing720.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
If someone is interested in the new Metroid but never played them before, I think they should start with Super Metroid and then play whatever But I also just think that about most video games Like if you wanna play GTA6 but you haven’t played Super Metroid, you should start with Super Metroid
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
If you’re wondering: Sep/Oct/Nov is autumn/fall Dec/Jan/Feb is winter Mar/Apr/May is spring Jun/Jul/Aug is summer Don’t give me any of this summer solstice, it isn’t autumn until the moon looks down at winks directly at your first born son bullshit. Let’s keep it simple.
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
My newsletter this week covers all three corners of The Triforce The Legend Of Zelda, Pokemon Plushes, and Sonic the Hedgehog Wait, what do you mean that isn't what it represents? joshcoulson.substack.com/p/comfy-cudd...
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Comfy Cuddlers, Sonic Collections, And The Ocarina Of Time Returns
Plus how to get free games if you have Amazon Prime. Seriously, you should be claiming them every month.
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Watching old Pokemon episodes with 6 and there’s an ep where a doctor tells Misty he struggles to turn down young girls Already gross, even worse when you discover Misty is canonically 10
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Giant Bomb Out Of Context @giantbombooc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I bet Pikachu smells like shit. That broad fat ass? He can't get in there and clean himself - @grubb.wtf
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
George's opinion is the only one I trust on this game. Wait, he didn't give it a perfect 5/5? I take it back!
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Jade King ✍️ OPEN FOR WORK @konayma6.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
It's been a fun and productive first week back but I'm still after new bylines so please hit me up if you're accepting pitches, need help covering upcoming releases or fancy chatting! 🔥
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I paid £9.50 for a pint at Wembley a couple of months ago. Today I bought Meccha Chameleon on Switch 2 for £3.67.
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Dread and Forgotten Land are top 5 Switch games for me, so it has taken six hours for me to peel myself off the ceiling after that Direct
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Allyson Cochran @allysoncochran.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I’ve not yet reviewed a game I’ve played for more than 300 hours, until today. My second perfect score ever goes to Valheim. ⋆˚࿔ my review www.thegamer.com/valheim-1-0-...
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The Long Road To The End Of Valheim Is Worth The Grind
Valheim 1.0 is a gorgeous, brutal survival adventure whose Deep North finale makes hundreds of hours of grinding feel worthwhile.
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Can’t wait for the ‘one last thing’ at tomorrow’s Direct to be Link, Young Link, and Toon Link welcoming Wet Link to Smash
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
‘Link can now jump at the press of a button’ Everyone over 35:
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Yungviral: Commentators' Shocked Reaction
ALT: Yungviral: Commentators' Shocked Reaction
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Jade King ✍️ OPEN FOR WORK @konayma6.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Very proud of my “Grokarina of Time” strap for this one.
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Jeff Grubb @grubb.wtf · 08/09/2026
oh, my god -- shut up
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Buying the console you need to play GTA 6 doesn't cost as much as you might think, although owning a copy of every Pokemon movie might cost a lot more joshcoulson.substack.com/p/lego-ps1s-...
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Lego PS1s, Pokemon Movies, And The Cheapest Way To Play GTA 6
If you need a new console to play GTA 6, let me advise you on the cheapest way to make that happen
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lex luddy needs a nap @lexluddy.xyz · 04/09/2026
My first piece for @kotaku.com sees me document the rather surreal experience of demoing a game funded by a government that would have me executed for being trans. kotaku.com/the-1001-thr...
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The 1001 Threads Of Mizan Director Avoids Answering A Simple Question At Gamescom - Kotaku
'This is a really decentralized company. We completely decentralized'
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
There’s a 60-70% chance they send this to anyone with a newsletter and replace number 50 each time, but until someone bursts that bubble for me, I’m gonna take the win
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I think my 8mo has been secretly learning Japanese When the Gran Turismo producer popped up during the State of Play, he locked the fuck in and started yelling at him Shit, maybe he’s just racist…
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Allyson Cochran @allysoncochran.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I reviewed Halloween: The Game aaaand… I enjoyed it! You’ll see a lot of talk about glitches and bugs, but at the heart, it’s a really fun game. ⋆ ˚。⋆୨୧˚ My review www.thegamer.com/halloween-th...
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Halloween: The Game Turns Haddonfield Into A Gorgeous Playground For Michael Myers
Michael Myers is back to lurking around corners in Halloween: The Game, a gorgeous, creepy, occasionally glitchy trip to Haddonfield.
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
PlayStation: killing physical games Xbox: laying off thousands of employees Nintendo:
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Is this an awkward time to announce I’m launching a site that reviews the people who review video game reviewers?
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TheGamer @thegamerweb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Mortal Shell 2's PS5 exclusive Revered Edition is selling for more than $300 on eBay after it sold out before launch.
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Mortal Shell 2's Sold Out Revered Edition Fetching Ludicrous Amounts On Resale Sites
Mortal Shell 2's PS5 exclusive Revered Edition is selling for more than $300 on eBay after it sold out before launch.
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It’s September which means every single game other than GTA 6 is about to be released joshcoulson.substack.com/p/every-big-...
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Every Big Game Releasing In September 2026
Doomsday is here. Not the Avengers one, the video game one where every new game you can think of is releasing during the next two months.
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Jade King ✍️ OPEN FOR WORK @konayma6.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Gamescom is over so a quick reminder than I'm looking for work and can be reached at jadekingfreelance@gmail.com. I've been purposefully off the radar for a few weeks just to give myself a break but I'll be firing off a few emails today reminding people that I exist and want to write cool shit 👋
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I ordered edamame once assuming I’d just get a plate of Dutch cheese
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I get, and I am not exaggerating, 8-10 emails like this every single day
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Josh Coulson @bristolbeadz.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Mario minifigures along with a very timely reminder that you need to buy a Switch 2 now before it’s too late in my newsletter this week joshcoulson.substack.com/p/mario-mini...
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Mario Minifigures And Pokopia Playsets
Plus a Tamagotchi you can wear like an engagement ring.
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Jason Fanhees @jasonfanelli.com · 28/08/2026
Between last night and today, Dick’s Sporting Goods and the rink pro shop, we just dropped damn near $500 on deck hockey equipment for the kids, who joined a league this Fall. So, uh, who needs some games reviewed?
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