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TOH Podcast 44 – It’s Only Bloody Dominik Diamond!

March 28, 2021 chrisscullion

The podcast is back with a bang as yer man Scullion talks to Dominik Diamond, the legendary host of GamesMaster, about the upcoming book GamesMaster: An Oral History.

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The 10 best games of 2020

December 31, 2020 chrisscullion

Yes, yes, I know: 2020, what a year, blah blah. But how about them games? Here’s yer man Scullion’s 10 favourites, in both written and 4K60 video form.

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Dirt 5 review (Series X)

December 17, 2020 chrisscullion

The next generation of gaming is here, so here’s yer man Scullion’s first ever next-gen review, complete with a 4K 60fps video version.

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The REAL history of Super Mario games

September 13, 2020 chrisscullion

Think you know the story of the Super Mario games? Here’s the REAL story, the bits you DIDN’T hear.

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Pre-order The SNES Encyclopedia now!

August 12, 2020 chrisscullion

It’s here! Yer man’s second book is out in late September, and you can pre-order it right here.

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Dodo Peak review

August 8, 2020 chrisscullion

Originally released on Apple Arcade last year, this hop ’em up is now on Switch. Find out what yer man Scullion thinks.

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Preview – Avicii Invector: Encore Edition brings the DJ hero’s greatest hits to the Switch

July 17, 2020 chrisscullion

Avicii Invector was one of my games of 2019. Now it’s coming to Switch, but how’s it looking so far? Yer man Scullion tells all.

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Streets of Rage 4 review

April 29, 2020 chrisscullion

Yer man treats Streets of Rage like gaming royalty, so is this sequel Princess Diana or Prince Andrew? Find out in this massive written and video review.

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PC Engine CoreGrafx Mini review

April 25, 2020 chrisscullion

Known as the TurboGrafx-16 Mini in North America, is Konami’s foray into the mini console market one that’s worth bothering with? Yer man Scullion reveals all.

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40 video game-related shows and movies to watch on Netflix UK

March 21, 2020 chrisscullion

Staying at home for some undetermined reason? Looking for stuff to watch to pass the time? Fill yer boots.

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Capcom Home Arcade review

January 7, 2020 chrisscullion

Capcom’s £200 beast certainly looks the part, but is it worth the money? Yer man Scullion goes deep.

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The 10 best games of 2019

December 31, 2019 chrisscullion

2019 is DEAD. Remember it fondly with yer man Scullion’s 10 favourite games of the year.

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FREE – Yer man Scullion’s two movie review ebooks

March 16, 2020 chrisscullion

Looking for something to help you pass the time during coronavirus fever? Enjoy my horror movie review ebooks and read about a load of other viruses instead.

The fortnight in games: E3 resignations, Kojima’s rant, sweat sensors

March 8, 2020 chrisscullion

Your handy roundup of the past two weeks of gaming news, with a healthy helping of snark for good measure.

Kartography #6 – Crazy Frog Racer

February 28, 2020 chrisscullion

It’s one of the most notorious karting games ever, but is it really as bad as it looks? Find out.

The C64 (full size) review

February 1, 2020 chrisscullion

The C64 Mini was a bit of a disappointment, so does this full-sized follow-up fix its problems? Yer man Scullion finds out.

Capcom Home Arcade review

January 7, 2020 chrisscullion

Capcom’s £200 beast certainly looks the part, but is it worth the money? Yer man Scullion goes deep.

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