The portfolio
Features
The stories behind the games. Long-form reporting on history, preservation and the people who shaped an industry.
Published work
17 pieces in the collection
God's Eye View turns your PC into a spy-satellite simulator – here’s what it is and how to set it up
Getting into DCS World in 2026 – What you need, what you don’t, and why head tracking matters
The world's crying out for a game that's actually fun to play – SSX was the PS2 launch game that made snowboarding feel like the future that never arrived
My MiSTer FPGA is better than your MiSTer FPGA – here’s how to build the ultimate, ultimate retro gaming rig
In 1985, one video game made you telephone for permission to nuke Europe
The companies that made gaming what it is today: Ére Informatique and it’s ‘French Touch’
A forgotten copy of Amberstar resurfaced after 34 years, complete with my handwritten notes
Why old computers and consoles go yellow, and why science tells us it’s not quite as simple as “the bromine did it”
The lost online world that came before the Internet and the World Wide Web
The weird and wonderful world of Japanese game titles and the brilliant games behind them
How to get started collecting retro games in 2025 – Can you do it, or is it just too expensive now?
UFO sightings over Washington – is our smart tech tricking us more than ever or are “they” really here?
How to make your own Meta Quest 3 3D printed accessories on Creality’s K1C 3D Printer
Best games rooms – Getting the perfect gaming ambiance with Nanoleaf lights
Jobs vs Gates - friends, enemies or just fierce rivals?
