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Tim Henderson

@pretendbeard.bsky.social
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Occasional games freelance writer. Hobbyist animator. Host of the Player 2 PixelCast. Will ask you to try better beers.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 14h
incredible this will get little to no coverage
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 14h
Japan got yo covered (pretty sure the zero label here uses black text instead of white, and the caffeine free straight up has a gold label!)
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 18h
The screenshot alone doing some fo the work for me. The game still looks pretty great
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The Space Quest reboot is looking kind of wild (Legit, though, this actually looks great)
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Yeah, it's more that the band seems to have been lost in the mists of time, and it hasn't even been *that* long
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Just replaced my phone's screen protector after what must have been two years, and it honestly feels like I've straight-up upgraded devices
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Kind of wild seeing Gyroscope here...
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This is my 'haven't actually played it yet' take that I was hoping would be proven wrong...
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Fuuuuuuck, man. I really, really don't like Amazon, but literally every other option in the country almost seems to be actively trying to push you back to there simply because it's not a total labyrinthian nightmare
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Street pass was great. You should go to this if you can
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Dude, compared to things going around today, that shit is basically a Midas touch
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gamera obscura october edition @ohrobin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Google earth has updated its satellite images of Gaza. The destruction is almost incomprehensible.
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
(How did I get this and that switched around like that?)
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I kind of hate this, but the first thought that came to mind was this, in that case, Rockstar could certainly look at anyone enforcing the rules and say 'look, do you want GTA6 or not?'
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Yeah, I just saw aome post this as their favourite games yesterday. The formative years bit of text there is tiny
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
... good luck if you came out this century :p
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I switched to Japanese, which is my normal for this kind of thing. Still, went a while without because... you have to quit out to the main menu to do it? (And it doesn't open to said menu when you first time you boot it)
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Anime News Network @animenewsnetwork.com · 27/09/2026
Film director Toshio Masuda — known in anime for directing several films in the Space Battleship Yamato franchise and outside of anime for co-directing the Japanese sequences of Tora! Tora! Tora! — died last month at 98 years old.
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Space Battleship Yamato Film Director Toshio Masuda Dies at 98
Be Forever Yamato co-director, scriptwriter also co-directed Japanese side of Tora! Tora! Tora! war film
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This ray-traced 'reflection' in RE: Requiem is really bugging me. How is it even in that room? It's just inexplicably bizarre!
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Rob Caporetto @robcap.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Here's me on Ace Combat 8 for @player2au.bsky.social . AC8 builds on what was laid down with AC7, offering more thrilling and expansive aerial shenanigans. That's coupled with a move to present its story from a more personal perspective.
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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Review – Flying High | Player2.net.au
Rob takes to the skies with Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve. But is this latest flight a turbulent disaster or a smooth, easy journey? He explains with his review.
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Also... wait, is this your first actual game review for The Guardian?
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
On that hardware, I would hope you could turn those knots up to high ^^;
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Gotta pretend like it's rum in beer form...
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hiw worrying is it that I saw 10.5% and thought 'moderately strong beer, then'?
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Randomly reminded to mention that Skate Story is great, for some reason...
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I honestly remember enjoying how bonkers this one became. Although it js *wild* just how many years typos and such made it into the release English translation
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Tim Hollo @timhollo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“Should we worry?”
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Scientists warn super El Nino could cause 450,000 deaths: Should we worry?
Global South countries will be worst affected by the phenomenon sweeping the planet from June to February.
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This... sounds criminal?
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Duck flavored milkshakes are the worst milkshakes
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
So, randomly, as some point Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice got a free PS5 upgrade? One that even includes PS5 Pro support?
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Michael Irving @mikeirvo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It's looking increasingly likely that my time at ScienceAlert is coming to an end. So I guess I have to join the chorus of people asking if anybody knows of any outlet that might be in need of an experienced writer, editor and/or fact checker, in science, tech, games or pop culture.
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This is the kind of dumb tech gadget that could actually be rad as hell. Add in bone-conductive audio and could be an excellent travel buddy
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Leena 🌵 @leena.reuben.games · 19/09/2026
oh no they’re being RUDE?!
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Somebody who writes for the Onion is deleting a draft in frustration right now
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Sam & Max Hit the Road 2 starts here...
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Josh W @mariobones.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It pisses me off how whenever groups are asking for opinions on AI they never pretend to be impartial and always make a point of how cool AI can be Anyway, tell them to fuck off with it - www.pmc.gov.au/domestic-pol...
Facebook post from the Australian Government. It reads:
"AI is creating new opportunities for Australia. 

Australia is well placed to seize these opportunities, with a highly skilled workforce, world-class research capability and a strong track record of attracting investment in digital infrastructure. 

The Australian Government wants to build on these strengths and ensure Australia is an attractive destination for investment in the infrastructure needed to support the next generation of AI. 

But the infrastructure needed to support AI can impact our energy, water and local communities. 

That's why we're seeking feedback on how Australia can build on our AI investment capabilities while managing the impacts responsibly. 

Your experience and expertise matter. Have your say and help shape the future of AI training and infrastructure in Australia."
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Where is an actual term for how easy it is to make up bullshit and how much more effort it takes to disprove in good faith, and i wish I could remember it . Shit was previously just flung about. Now it's coming from a firehouse.
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Reminder that there has still not been a properly directed apology for a bunch of bans because of... pro-democracy comments
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ZeroooO0OooooO0Ooooo @scootercomputer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I have an unconventional solution to the loneliness crisis and the erasure of third spaces...
Marketing graphic for Nintendo Streetpass on the 3DS. It shows white stick figures going about their days and the two in the middle are walking away from each other, one has a tote bag the other a briefcase. It shows 3DSes in their bags and green arrows forming a circle between the people. At the bottom is two 3DSes doing a wireless communication thing between them.
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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Aladdin: Iago's 'Not Surprise' Meme with Jafar
ALT: Aladdin: Iago's 'Not Surprise' Meme with Jafar
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
My wife has a point that if anything, use a spoon. Stick it in the bag. A bowl does little to mitigate greasy fingers
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Honestly thought you would have instead gone through adulthood without ever buying a single bowl as a sign of rebellion
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Unless you're me, in which case you just go searching for temples that were in Shenmue 2 -_-
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Incredible that you were able to parse that absolute salad of autocorrect on acid
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Dude. Basically the o ly good thing about flying is giving yourself permission to just switch off and focus on youngsters or book or in-flight movie or whatever
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Nate gets amped up playing Tetris like nobody else
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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 14/09/2026
IGN's ownership chooses busiest time for games media in years to lay a bunch of people off: aftermath.site/ign-layoffs-al...
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I think that I'm mostly okay with the mid-fight cutscenes... the first time around. Just include an option to have checkpoints for boss phases -_-
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Tim Henderson @pretendbeard.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Yes... wait... no. This game would be perfect for me if the fodder enemies were a little more challenging and every single boss didn't get a second goddamn life bar
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