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Graham Pembrey

@grahampembrey.bsky.social
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Writing about games as a freelancer. Words in the likes of Retro Gamer, Amiga Addict, Debug and Games Radar. Content designer (user experience writer) in the NHS by day. Dozy dad. Accidental Mr Bean impersonator. Mostly about the pixels on here.

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Double Fine @doublefine.com · 07/10/2026
We are ONE WEEK from the launch of THANK YOU BUS DRIVER, and we're thrilled to announce it will be available for 💥$4.99 USD💥when it hits Steam on October 14. That's less than a roundtrip bus pass! 🥳 Help support our studio by wishlisting TYBD today: s.team/a/5067360
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James Tocchio @jamestocchio.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I first pitched this story in November of 2025 and I worked on it consistently since January. I am so grateful to DesignRoom for publishing it, to the editors, and to the many people I was able to interview for their perspective on helping bring to life one of my favorite games. I hope you like it.
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Time Extension @timeextension.com · 06/10/2026
Interview: "In Ten Years' Time, Half the People in the Book May No Longer Be Alive" - Paul Drury on Why 'The Arcade 1971-1999' Is So Important
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Interview: "In Ten Years' Time, Half the People in the Book May No Longer Be Alive" - Paul Drury on Why 'The Arcade 1971-1999' Is So Important
"I’m proud that we have got some of their tales down in print for posterity"
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Thanks so much Darran. Always hugely grateful to you for giving me my first break in writing about games and encouraging me. Means a lot!
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I make my Edge debut in this issue, speaking to The Outer Zone about crafting Death Howl. Really chuffed to be in the magazine.
The Making of Death Howl article in Edge magazine
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RetrogamerDaz @retrogamerdaz.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Just a reminder that the new issue is on sale now and is an absolute belter (like all our issues). Grab it now!
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I recently had the chance to interview the lovely folks at @fallingleavesfr.bsky.social about their game MyDear.Exe. Article coming soon. Hard recommend checking out the demo! store.steampowered.com/app/4255640/...
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MyDear.exe on Steam
Celebrate love with Ellie and Lucien in MyDear.exe. A short and cute game that takes place in the folders of an old PC. In the shoes of Ellie, play the game offered by Lucien after a long life togethe...
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
It is indeed! Good spot :)
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
From reverse-engineering the Game Boy to his work at @q-games.com, it was fantastic speaking with @dylancuthbert.bsky.social about his entire career in games for the latest issue of Pixel Addict. Available here! www.simulant.media/pixel-addict
Front cover of Pixel Addict issue 35, with Fox McCloud on the front.
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aleha_84 @aleha84.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Night stairs 2
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InfoWars @realinfowars.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
It is the dawn of a new era. Hear our battle anthem. Welcome to the new InfoWars.
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Andy Davidson @rockandrollmachine.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
August 7th sees the release of the official Expansion Pack for Worms: The Director’s Cut on the Amiga: Over 40 new custom levels Over 50 sample sets 10 new landscape types Massive thanks to everyone who has contributed to this project. Stay tuned for more details! 🪱
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Maybe not the most apt album for me to mention during a heatwave, but I’ve been very much enjoying Polar this week, after discovering it through this brilliant episode.
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Jordan Mechner @jmechner.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Retro Prince of Persia fans and game developers might recognize the source material for these two art prints (my latest collaboration with Imprimerie ARTE, released today)... But 99% of people will surely wonder what exactly the heck they're looking at. Read on to see where they came from! 1/
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Daryl Baxter @darylbaxter.com · 24/06/2026
Pre-orders are now live for The Making of Tomb Raider: 1997-2000, as well as revealing its front cover, created by @innavjuzhanina.bsky.social! Full details here: darylbaxter.com/posts/making...
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The Making of Tomb Raider 1997–2000: Pre-Orders now live
Available from October.
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
I’m still looking for disk 22 from the first Monkey Island.
Guybrush Threepwood reaching into a stump with the message “Insert Disk 22”
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Saw The B52s and Devo last night. What a great double whammy.
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
This is about the speed at which I play five-a-side football these days.
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Calligram Studio @calligramstudio.com · 05/06/2026
📣✨ NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT ✨📣 We're pleased to introduce... I’M YOUR HOST An audio deduction game where you have one task: restore a series of lost podcast episodes.





 🙏 Wishlist now 

s.team/a/4720280

 🎧 Press/ creators
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 👀 30-second trailer👇
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
As the machines start to take over IRL, what better time to revisit the cybernetically enhanced strategy of Syndicate? Really grateful to @amigaaddict.bsky.social for giving me the chance to pen this deep dive, and to @bulkpaint.bsky.social and the other Bullfrog alumni involved!
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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
The latest issue of Retro Gamer is on sale now and features the C64, Lucasfilm Games, Yakuza, id Software, Push-Over, Super Mario Land 2 and much more. Grab it in shops or online now. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
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Simon Parkin @simonparkin.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Trial of the Space Invaders: The Case that Changed Video Games The true story of Nintendo’s years-long legal battle to establish who invented video games, and the secret, never-before-revealed settlement that profoundly shaped today’s industry. I cannot wait to share it with you. Coming: Jan 2027
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Reading the first Mistborn book by Brandon Sanderson. Absolutely magical. #booksky
The cover of Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. A dark figure stands before a misty city.
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Likewise! Also, thanks for the Lil Gator Game recommendation. It’s been a great holiday game for my daughter.
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Andy Robertson @geekdadgamer.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Family Gaming Zone, "where everyone knows your game". OK ComicCon, we are ready and waiting with 6-player fun on Towerfall and Astro Duel. Let's go. (With a bit of Barabariball on the side.
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Lovely to meet @geekdadgamer.bsky.social at @mcmcomiccon.bsky.social. Looking forward to reading this.
Taming Gaming book by Andy Robertson.
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Biscuit the wonder cat in the early evening light. An early #caturday offering.
Biscuit the cat looking glorious in the late afternoon sunshine
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RetrogamerDaz @retrogamerdaz.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Fancy a bargain and supporting print? Then don’t miss out on so x issues of the mag for just £9.99!
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Chuffed to see my Retro Gamer cover piece and interview with Fumito Ueda also made it into the German edition.
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Corey Brotherson (open for new contracts/work, drop me an email) @coreybrotherson.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
In stories, audiences will let plot deficiencies slide if its emotional truth and appeal is strong enough. The flimsiest hollow promise can survive almost entirely off the performance of its message. Just sayin'. No specific reason. Sitting here, in the UK. Today.
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Ursula K. Le Guin Bot @leguinbot.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
A writer is a person who cares what words mean, what they say, how they say it. Writers know words are their way towards truth and freedom, and so they use them with care, with thought, with fear, with delight. By using words well they strengthen their souls.
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
You should! This has really made me want to play it.
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Awesome, hope you enjoy it!
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
It’s Friday, the sun is shining and the new issue of @retrogamermag.bsky.social has arrived, including a feature I wrote about Batman 🕺🏻
Batman article in the new issue of Retro Gamer magazine. Two printed pages are showing with the title Ultimate Guide: Batman and some lovely pixel art artwork from the 1989 game based on the film of the same name.
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
A real Web 1.0 highlight.
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Falling Leaves Studio ◆ WISHLIST MyDear.exe 😽💻 @fallingleavesfr.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Let's go! The demo for MyDear.exe, our little interactive love letter is now available on Steam! If you like love stories and old computer give it a try and don't hesitate to write a review! store.steampowered.com/app/4255640/... #gamedev #indiegame #cosygame #godot www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOBz...
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MyDear.exe - An interactive love letter Demo Trailer
YouTube video by Falling Leaves Studio
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Playing Point Blank with my daughter at a pop up #retrogaming event. One of the all-time great light gun games, IMO.
Two light guns pointed at the screen of an arcade machine with the classic game Point Blank playing.
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Shades of Battle Chess for the Amiga!
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
By the power of Grayskull, I’ve donated. Chip in if you can.
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
The latest album from Pan American is pretty lovely: panamerican.bandcamp.com/album/fly-th...
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Fly the Ocean in a Silver Plane, by Pan•American
10 track album
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Springboard @dbspringboard.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Interview: Before GTA Online, there was Multi Theft Auto. I speak to one of the original team members about how MTA came to be, and how it’s still around thanks to a massive community. darylbaxter.com/posts/gta-mu...
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Interview: Before GTA Online, there was Multi Theft Auto
Some have already played Vice City online, but not as you think
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TimOfLegend @timoflegend.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Sound on! www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbKt...
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Kiln - Official Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Xbox
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David Fox💙🫘🔜AdventureX @davidbfox.com · 16/04/2026
When we created "Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders" at #LucasfilmGames in 1988 I expected it's lifetime would be about 2-3 years, until the target home computers ended up in the junk heap.❤️ 🥸 👽 🐿️ youtu.be/s22G366tQPg?... #ZakMcKracken
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Biscuit cuddling up with her comfort David Lynch book. #caturday
Biscuit the black and white cat snuggling against the book David Lynch: His Work, His World.
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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
The latest issue is out now and celebrates 40 years of Zelda. You'll also find articles on Superior Software, Match Day II, Spider-Man 2, Screamer, Project Zero II, Lemmings, Indiana Jones & The Fate Of Atlantis and much more. Grab it in stores or online now www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
100% relate to this 😆
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Jack Mirkinson @jackmirkinson.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
i think if you tweet "a whole civilization will die tonight" you shouldn't go to the hague, the hague should get to come to you
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Austria to Hungary road tripping. Traunsee lake.
Traunsee, a beautiful lake in Austria. Mountains loom over the water.
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Ursula K. Le Guin Bot @leguinbot.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
The end justifies the means. But what if there never is an end? All we have is means.
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Graham Pembrey @grahampembrey.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
‘The new album Pink Miaown’
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