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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 19h

My desk is a mess of wires, pens and controllers. I've spread all my tat/collectibles/lego around the room

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 23h

But that would look so nice on or near your desk... 😈

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I need this tweet printed out and stuck to my monitor

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Fully agree. I miss shooters that were built around telling a story rather than trying to simultaneously engage as many players as possible for as long as possible. They were heroic power fantasies, now it's just laser tag

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Cool to be featured in the CBC next to killer narrative games being made by fellow Toronto indies. Our team is 5 people. Not going to make a AAA GTA 6-killer. What we CAN make are specific, personal games. Something I love about indies broadly, and something that 🇨🇦 teams seem to be extra good at.

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It's so frustrating how inescapable genAI has become. The background music i listen to in YouTube as I work, the random videos that distract me as I doomscroll - I've given up reporting them because the platforms have no incentive to police it. Just have to accept that it's there 😠

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

For those mourning the loss of Ugly Pigeon in The Witcher 3 Remastered, fear not - i spotted Ugly Bat instead!

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Digital Bandidos | Wishlist CURSE OF RESTHAVEN @digitalbandidos.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

⚠️ Reminder ⚠️ You have until this Thursday (October 8) to complete the current demo for Curse of Resthaven. Doing so will unlock 💰️ 1000 gold 💪 any skill points you earned in the final game New demo launches this Thurs, and save files will carry over to the full game

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Digital Bandidos | Wishlist CURSE OF RESTHAVEN @digitalbandidos.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

So proud to see Curse of Resthaven in the upcoming Cozy After Dark showcase. It's undeniably horror-themed, but not in a way that'll have you cowering behind your gaming chair (check out the demo and you'll see what we mean!) Can't wait to see the other games on display here!

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I love playing Pokémon with my daughter. Really, really hope Winds & Waves has co-op

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Sadly I only ever had the Series 1-3 disc. All about the mood of Jack In The Limo

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Another author intro thing from Instagram I wanted to share here. More of my fives at www.instagram.com/p/DbtryIIjsi...

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Spooky season has begun. Swap horror for page-turning thrills with my urban fantasy duo: Wandless and Blow The House Down. Whether you want a witch on the run or a 'Snow White meets Snatch' caper (or both!), I've got you covered. Links to buy at www.jamesbatchelor.me

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Digital Bandidos | Wishlist CURSE OF RESTHAVEN @digitalbandidos.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The #SteamAutumnSale is now on! Start your weekend the right way and save up to 50% on these Bandidos Bargains Find them all here: store.steampowered.com/publisher/di...

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“There are good indies, and there are timeless indies” This $%^&ing rules. Beaming at @lejenk603.bsky.social preview of Resthaven. Certainly helps quiet the anxiety demons as we head into Next Fest and launch October 29! Read the issue cover to cover, and subscribe to Indie Corner. They’re great.

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

My son had *finally* stopped playing this game. He was trying new things. Why? Why would you do this to me, Coffee Stain?

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Your niece is missing, and somebody in Resthaven knows what happened. Over 20 suspects. Multiple culprits across multiple timelines. Six days. Can you uncover the truth? Wishlist and play the demo now! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

That makes sense. Sincerely hoping we get a Ms Marvel-led Champions team in SW

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It feels more like the equivalent of the first Avengers, seeing a new generation of heroes working together for the first time.

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Oh it'll stll be a great film, and I can't wait to see all the characters come together. It just lacks the momentum we had before IW, when every film felt like it was building towards this moment.

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Happy Witcher 3 Remastered Day, everyone! (Especially if you, like me, had a mild panic attack when your save file didn't show up at first)

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It really does. Very much got my eye on this one

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Same. Keep meaning to try the original Bounty Hunter. Sadly I don't think we'll get a sequel because it wasn't a massive smash at launch - despite how many people have come to realise how great it is. This looks promising, though: store.steampowered.com/app/4109980/...

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Riftwalker on Steam

RIFTWALKER is a gritty sci-fi bounty hunter RPG. Track fugitives across seven lawless worlds and step into the Void, a hidden layer of reality that lets you outmaneuver enemies but slowly erodes your ...

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

And I know it's a bit of a 'hire this guy' take, but I would have loved for Endgame Encore to be rescored slightly: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zzu... (I still love Silvestri's soundtrack, but wish the MCU made more use of individual themes)

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ok but WHAT IF AVENGERS: ENDGAME PLAYED ALL THE SUPERHERO THEMES

YouTube video by Jonathan Gerber

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I don't think Doomsday or Secret Wars will even come close to Infinity War and Endgame as a saga finale. Still get goosebumps at certain points of Endgame

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

True. Doesn't look very practical to wash

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I'm not even a fan of Gears, but I want one

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Jedi games look stunning, but I actually preferred Outlaws. Much more fun, I love Kay Vess, and it was so great to *finally* indulge in the Star Wars scoundrel fantasy

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Seen this doing the rounds and fancied joining in. Since the theme is actually '9 games that shaped me' rather than '9 favourite games of all time', these are the titles that influenced my gaming tastes at a formative stage - and, perhaps inevitably, make me seem old as fuck.

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Digital Bandidos | Wishlist CURSE OF RESTHAVEN @digitalbandidos.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” — Maria Robinson (Of course, thanks to Curse of Resthaven's time loop, you can *absolutely* go back and start a new beginning. In fact, you have no choice...) #MondayMotivation #CurseOfResthaven

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Saber's port of The (S)Witcher 3 was already a miracle, but how on earth have CDP made it look this good on Switch 2? Cannot wait for tomorrow.

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The Witcher 3 Remastered Looks Stunning on Switch 2 - Switch Comparison

YouTube video by Nintendo Life

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🤦‍♂️ Will have to read this later. Can't imagine Mr Pratchett was too pleased

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I know what you mean. Currently reading the draft of a friend's first novel and some it is based on real history - so I keep looking bits up to see what's true

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sometimes it's hard not to reach for your phone out of habit - but I always use those moments to question why the book isn't fully engaging me

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

No ad interruptions at all. Only remaining narrative medium where you can enjoy the main content from beginning to end without a single ad or product placement pulling you out of the experience

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Having suffered that DK one with strangers multiple times today... I agree! Great course. Wish I could master the rail grinding and wall driving

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I'm waiting for it to be added to NSO Gamecube so I can see if it's still as good as we remember. But I did argue on a podcast recently that DD's the furthest you can go back before Mario Kart starts to feel unplayable today

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Took part in the MKW European Slipstream this weekend - first time I've entered an online event. It reminded me two things about Mario Kart World. 1. I suck, and need to practice 2. This game is so good. I know people quite rightly say MK8DX is peak Mario Kart, but this is a close second!

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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Announcing the Oct 29 release date yesterday was incredible. And then @bradshankar.bsky.social gave Curse of Resthaven a shoutout on @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social, a show we ADORE. Absolutely surreal. Thanks @snowbikemike.bsky.social and Brad. Check out the clip!

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Digital Bandidos | Wishlist CURSE OF RESTHAVEN @digitalbandidos.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In case you missed the big news yesterday...

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Love it when you find a book like that

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Mark your calendars, folks! This one is going to be something special... It's an absolute pleasure to work with the Hilltop team and I cannot wait for you all to get your hands on the full game.

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Or PlayStation? Let them have a turn

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

When your Switch 2 downloads The Witcher 3 Remastered several days early... but it won't let you play yet 😭

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Friends: Joey Tribbiani's Mood Swing

ALT: Friends: Joey Tribbiani's Mood Swing

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

To be fair, it's a better justification than a friend of mine who used to buy awful film sequels so he had the whole set. "Why do you have Son of the Mask?" "Cos otherwise I've only got half the films"

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Quite literally judging books by their cover 😜

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James Batchelor @jamesbatchelor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

For those complaining the Ocarina Remake uses EoW's scroll bar for item swapping, I think that'll actually be an improvement. Playing MM's Pirate Fortress and it's a faff only having three buttons to handle four bottles, bow, hookshot, and multiple masks!

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