Joe Chivers
The Rise of Wrexham Part 2: Ascending the Ladder
I had honestly expected League Two to be tough. After all, reaching League Two is seen as a massive achievement for non-league clubs,...
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Joe Chivers
The Rise of Wrexham: Part One
Reader, I have a confession to make. I am hopelessly hooked on Football Manager. Ever since I moved into a flat full of FM fans back in...
Joe Chivers
Resident Evil 3 Review: Be My Valentine
It’s quiet outside, but it won’t be for long. You’re being pursued by Hunters, lethal human-animal hybrids created as living weapons and...
Joe Chivers
With Apologies to Otto: A Simpsons Games Potted History
Via 20th Television/Frinkiac I can remember the very first time that I watched The Simpsons. Growing up in the mid-90s, I came into the...
Joe Chivers
The Football Manager Games: For Business and Pleasure
The FIFA games might be the most popular football game series, but it doesn't have the most die-hard fans. That award, as prestigious as...
Joe Chivers
AC Valhalla: An Unfinished Review (and Rant)
I love From Software games, and yet for the last few weeks, I've not been sinking my teeth into Elden Ring, even though I bought it on...
Joe Chivers
The Apprentice's Gaming Episode: Serving Time in the Dev Dungeons
Be warned: Apprentice spoilers below. When I learned that the fifth episode of The Apprentice was going to be about game development, I...
Joe Chivers
Bratushka's Top 10 Games of 2021
The last year wasn't the most exciting of years for gaming. Compared to some golden years like 2015 and 2016, it feels positively...
Joe Chivers
The Joy of Structure: Halo Infinite's Campaign and Open World Aesthetics
Open worlds are a fantastic idea, aren't they? They promise unlimited freedom, emergent gameplay and tons of fun! That is, in theory. As...
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