Published in The Startup·PinnedHow I Learned to Make Games in Less Than a YearGame programming is challenging, but not as challenging as it may sound — I’ve always believed some hobbies are better experienced when you stop being a user and become a creator yourself. …Game Development10 min read
4 days agoTop 7 Indie Games from Non-E3 2022 That You Can Wishlist Right NowThe gaming community has had plenty to keep busy this month. The new announcements surrounding Starfield and The Last of Us: Part I Remake gave birth to an abundance of opinions in early June, and it almost seemed that Triple-A games would monopolise the conversation once again this summer. …Gaming6 min read
Dec 14, 2020Why Cyberpunk 2077 Proves That Crunch Is *Never* a SolutionChoosing shareholders over employees is always going to backfire — One of the most hyped games of the year is also, coincidentally, one of the most problematic and debated titles of the decade. …Games6 min read
Feb 3, 2020The Best Writing Is About ChangeBoJack Horseman has finally ended. What did it teach us? What can writers take out of that? — So this is it. We’re done with that mess that was the life of BoJack Horseman. God, what a ride. Was it perfect? Nah. Was it good? Definitely. I’ve been dreading an awful series finale for a while (especially after what happened with Game of Thrones and God-knows-how-many-other-shows), and I…Bo Jack Horseman8 min read
Published in The Startup·Jan 15, 2020Here’s How to Get Started with Creative WritingIt’s not just about ‘reading a lot’. — Sometimes, I just happen to be wandering around Reddit in boredom. Such is the life of the procrastinating creative writer who should really be working on his next novel right now. It happened a few days ago. One user had a dream, and he decided to show it to Reddit…Writing8 min read
Jan 1, 2020‘You’ Netflix— Why is Joe Relatable?Now that Netflix has brought back You for an amazing second season, Joe Goldberg demonstrates yet again we can all relate with a psychopath on screen. How is that even possible? — Let’s face it, we all kinda rooted for Joe in You. It’s not that we’re bad people (although yes, we are allowed to feel that way sometimes). …Writing5 min read
Published in Gameromancer·Dec 9, 2019Don’t Feel Guilty About Playing Death Stranding for So Many HoursI’m wasting so much time in Death Stranding’s random deliveries — A friend of mine told me he ditched University to play Death Stranding for six hours straight. Another told me he wouldn’t spend a day without touching it, and others have even managed to complete it in less than a week since release. Death Stranding is the game of the…Gaming4 min read
Sep 6, 20195 Things I Learned About Retail (and Disney) After 2 Years at the Disney StoreA few weeks ago, I’ve handed in my resignation at the UK’s flagship Disney Store. Here’s what I have learned in two years working for the Mouse — ‘So, what do you do?’ Whenever you meet someone new, you know they’re going to ask you that question. Some of us shudder at the thought, others are deeply proud of what’s going on in their lives. …Life Lessons8 min read
Apr 2, 2019Toy Story — The Beauty of Growing UpI watched the Toy Story trilogy on New Year’s Eve. And of course it took me three months to actually sit down and write. I’ve got ink and procrastination in my veins. …Toy Story7 min read
Sep 25, 20185 Reasons Why Scrivener is better than WordScrivener is extremely popular among writers. What makes it so special? Is it really better than Microsoft Word? — Let’s be honest: humans are close relatives to sloths. Most of us would do anything to make our lives easier and more comfortable. Thank Odin, there’s a variety of tools available to let us cope with our laziness. Scrivener is one of them. Being a writer based in London, everything…Writing7 min read
