David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 1h... if? This has been happening for years. 2102
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 24/09/2026They said it, not me! @johnromero.bsky.social @dave.newblood.games Knee-Deep in the '90s: The First-Person Shooters🔫 That Defined a Decade - coming 12.10.2026📚 1124
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Yes! (Image credit: The New Yorker) 130
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 20/09/2026So excited for Knightfall: Part 2 that I pre-ordered it. Once I did, the vague “2026” date changed to December 8. I am the World’s Greatest Detective. 021
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/FilmmakerDaniel Dockery @dandock.bsky.social · 06/09/2026If you've enjoyed I AM THE NIGHT during its debut week, first of all, thank you. Secondly, if you have a spare second, please feel free to drop a few stars for it on Storygraph or Amazon or Goodreads. Reviews and ratings help people who don't, ya know, follow my Batman ravings on here find the book. 094
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/FilmmakerJordan Minor @jordanwminor.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The best part of Control Resonant is how it understands the freaky liminal appeal of simply existing in New York City. My latest for @pcmag.com www.pcmag.com/news/control...pcmag.com‘Control Resonant’ Loves Freaky New York City Just as Much as I DoThis surreal sequel is instantly one of gaming’s best depictions of the Big Apple, an urban kaleidoscope that’s unnerving to witness yet incredible to explore. 314126
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/FilmmakerKevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 18/09/2026This topic brought to you by reading Dr. Kramer's first (of two!) articles about superguns! There's more history to them than I realized initially. romchip.org/index.php/ro... Also since recording this I've been seriously considering getting one for myself...romchip.org Recycled Amusements | ROMchip 171
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/FilmmakerCJ Melendez @cjmelendez.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Rebuttal: actions speak louder than words. 051
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmakerlex luddy needs a nap @lexluddy.xyz · 10/09/2026Some more Gamescom reporting from me. When pushed to elaborate on what using Generative AI "as part of the ideation process" meant for those unfamiliar with the process, the Crazy Taxi series creator told me, "Today I would like to talk about Crazy Taxi: World Tour, and the time is limited."shacknews.comCrazy Taxi series creator does not want to discuss what World Tour's AI usage entailsWhen pushed for details, Kenji Kanno stated, 'Today I would like to talk about Crazy Taxi: World Tour and the time is limited.' 15449139
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Happy 9/9/99 a day late! Two years ago, the @shacknews.com staff reminisced about the Sega Dreamcast. Check out our video retrospective here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FYD...youtube.comDreamcast: 25 Years of ThinkingYouTube video by Shacknews 020
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/FilmmakerKevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 08/09/2026For Star Trek’s 60th anniversary, why not revisit the article I posted earlier this year about the history of the Mike Mayfield fan game and how it wound its way to the Atari 2600? www.atariarchive.org/blog/stellar...atariarchive.orgStellar Track – March 1981, Atari ArchiveAt first glance, Stellar Track seems like a minor VCS release, and it is – as a Sears exclusive that requires the instruction manual to learn to play,... 42310
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Ozzie Mejia's latest column @shacknews.com: "Video game remakes are not made for you." Do you agree with him? www.shacknews.com/article/1506...shacknews.comVideo game remakes are not made for youWhether you, the adult gamer, like the new coat of paint on an old classic is (or should be) irrelevant. 022
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Here’s the transcript of the conversation that led Sam to pitch me this article. Sam: David, mind if I set the Internet on fire? Me: Go for it. www.shacknews.com/article/1506...shacknews.comYour game (probably) doesn’t need fishingStop making me go fishing in games completely unrelated to the sport. 141
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Mail call! Knee-Deep in the '90s: The First-Person Shooters That Defined a Decade's🔫 hardcover test edition has arrived. Check out the beautiful full-color images that accompany the text. Knee-Deep in the '90s will be available on Dec. 10!📚 270
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/FilmmakerShacknews @shacknews.com · 04/09/2026This is Khan. Shacknews is very excited for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct. #Zelda #NintendoDirect #Gaming 141
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/FilmmakerJohn Learned @johnlearned.bsky.social · 03/09/2026This is the best way to play any game. Don't let anyone tell you there's a "proper" or even "correct" way to engage with anything. These things are made to be enjoyed, and you should do it on your own terms 131
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Chris’s Kickstarter is live! Learn more about Hellwave, his short film, here. www.kickstarter.com/projects/116...kickstarter.comHELLWAVE | A darkly funny sci-fi horror action filmEvery man has his demons. Michael made a deal with his. Now he finds himself caught in a war between worlds… 011
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 03/09/2026My good friend and FPS documentary co-director Chris Stratton is making a feature film! I got to read an early script, and holy shit, this movie kicks so much ass. Find out more on the film’s Kickstarter page. www.kickstarter.com/projects/116...kickstarter.comComing soon: HELLWAVE | A darkly funny sci-fi horror action filmEvery man has his demons. Michael made a deal with his. Now he finds himself caught in a war between worlds… 031
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Here are Donovan’s thoughts on what worked (and what didn’t) at Pokemon Worlds 2026. @shacknews.com www.shacknews.com/article/1505...shacknews.comPokemon Worlds 2026 and PokemonXP perfectly captured the joy and chaos of the Pokemon communityI had a lovely time at Pokemon’s premier event, even though mass crowds and disorganization were a running theme. 010
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Mail call! The first test copy of Knee-Deep in the ‘90s: The First-Person Shooters That Defined a Decade🔫 has arrived! 030
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Mail call! The test paperback copy of #KneeDeepinthe90s has arrived! Coming on Friday: The hardcover collector's edition. 140
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmakerlarrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Great article on the resurgence of the @atari.com brand: www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...cbc.caAtari announces collaboration with Activision, launching new classic games for retro console | CBC NewsAs video games become an increasingly digital-first hobby, the people keeping the Atari name alive are going back to their roots, by offering new versions of their 1980s classics. 295
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/FilmmakerThe Video Game Library 📚 @thevideogamelibrary.org · 01/09/2026VERY excited for @davidlcraddock.bsky.social's "Knee-Deep in the ‘90s: The First-Person Shooters That Defined a Decade!" This one was high up in the highlights of this week's Newsletter! ☝️ 0197
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmakerhis infernal disciple @thelastdisciple.itch.io · 01/09/2026I've posted this before but i think it deserves to be in front of more eyes. If you're into the history of video games or are appreciative of OG game makers then you owe it to yourself to check out this doc about Ed Logg's work. youtu.be/Krq5BXntmAoyoutu.beSuper Duper Game Guy: Celebrating the Career of Ed LoggYouTube video by Hidden Machine 285
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/FilmmakerThe Video Game Library 📚 @thevideogamelibrary.org · 01/09/2026Pretty proud of this latest issue! 👇 📕 @davidlcraddock.bsky.social brings us knee-deep into the 90's 📘 Celebrate the music of #LeagueOfLegends 📗 An #Alien retrospective from @mikediver.bsky.social 📙 My review of "Beyond Fear" by @nakerman.bsky.social 📓 @retrogamebooks.com goes Deluxe! + MUCH more!thevideogamelibrary.substack.comThe Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #061A mind-blowing 100 VIDEO GAME BOOKS to cover from this past week 🤯 1155
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/FilmmakerDarren Hupke @darrenhupke.bsky.social · 31/08/2026I finished another @bossfightbooks.com classic. Check out my review of @davidlcraddock.bsky.social's Shovel Knight here. tl;dr, It's great! pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/p/book-revie...pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.comBOOK REVIEW - Shovel Knight by David L. CraddockDig into another gem from Boss Fight Books 2238
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/FilmmakerMr Moose @reverendmoose.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Blake Stone mentioned! 021
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/FilmmakerRUBY RANGER : QUAKE DAD @rubyranger.bsky.social · 28/08/2026YOOOOOOOOOOOO 0131
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 28/08/2026How do I work Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s remake into to this week’s conversation? Watch to find out! www.shacknews.com/article/1505...shacknews.comThis Week in Switch 2 - Elden Ring Tarnished Edition preview & gamescom Opening Night Live reactionThe guys are back with another great episode featuring David's impressions of Elden Ring Tarnished Edition. 000
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 28/08/2026I’m thrilled to announce Knee-Deep in the’90s: The First Person Shooters 🔫 That Defined a Decade! 🎙️Based on new & archival interviews 💾Deep dives into 20+ games 📚Available in all formats 📆 Releases 12.10 (Doom’s anniversary!) 🧵1/4 410940
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Some of my Shacknews colleagues and I shared our thoughts on the GTA 6 extended preview, and discussed whether the series was still able to embrace chaos despite its realism. youtu.be/dg485IfiKsA?... 000
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 27/08/2026This feature alone has me more interested in GTA than I’ve been since San Andreas. www.shacknews.com/article/1505...shacknews.comYou can get fit or fat in GTA 6 like San AndreasOne of the best features in Grand Theft Auto San Andreas returns in GTA VI. 000
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Welcome to her world, insect. Tomorrow. 040
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Subscribers of my newsletter get Friday's book reveal one day early! davidlcraddock.substack.comdavidlcraddock.substack.comEpisodic Content | David L. Craddock | SubstackSerialized books and project updates. Click to read Episodic Content, by David L. Craddock, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers. 010
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/FilmmakerRichard Moss @mossrc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026My new book, almost here! I can't wait to see that cover in person. 1244
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 26/08/2026New hint. Two days until the reveal! 031
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 26/08/2026I got to play Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition ahead of launch! Here are my impressions @shacknews.com www.shacknews.com/article/1504...shacknews.comElden Ring for Nintendo Switch 2 will steal your runes, and your free timeElden Ring makes a strong showing on Nintendo's Switch 2 console/portable hybrid. 072
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Next hint. Be here on Friday! 080
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Another new day, another hint for the upcoming book -- which will be revelaed on Friday. 170
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 24/08/2026ICYMI: Shacknews EIC Asif Khan previewed The Duskbloods at FromSoftware HQ. Check out the preview here:shacknews.comThe Duskbloods builds a new gaming experience dripping with FromSoftware DNAFromSoftware aims to stand out in a video game landscape filled with companies chasing the same old trends. 052
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 24/08/2026New day, new hint for this year’s book. 0162
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Just got a look at the finished cover artwork for my book releasing later this year. So, so good. Full reveal coming soon! In the meantime, here’s a hint. 3111
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/FilmmakerPlay History @playhistory.bsky.social · 22/08/2026A fun new post about that time for consoles before Atari got in! thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/2026/08/22/1... Learn about the strange, interesting, and largely European early history of game consoles!thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com1974’s Bizarre Game ConsolesWeird and wonderful early consoles. Let’s talk about them. 03515
David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 22/08/2026It’s the weekend, and you need something to read. Check out The Friday Knights, my history of Raven Software’s early days! Read it on Shacknews. www.shacknews.com/article/1501... 051
Reposted by David L. Craddock - Author/FilmmakerJohn Scalzi @scalzi.com · 21/08/2026I tell people all the time that I got lucky with my career and it annoys a lot of them. "No, but you're good," they will say, and I will say, yes, I am good, and also here are all these people who write as well as I do but did not get the same break, so being good isn't the issue, being lucky is. 1114001553