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Steamed Hams, but it’s a Choose Your Own Adventure story

Steamed Hams, but it’s a Choose Your Own Adventure story

Can you get Skinner through dinner and keep Superintendent Chalmers happy? Play yer man Scullion's interactive story, created with Twine, and find out!

Posted on April 14, 2018 by chrisscullionPosted in Features, HumourTagged Chris Scullion, Games journalism, Video Games. 1 Comment

It’s (Tired Old) Back!

It’s (Tired Old) Back!

After a six-month break writing a book, it's time for Tired Old Hack to resume normal business!

Posted on April 9, 2018 by chrisscullionPosted in Site newsTagged Games journalism, Video Games. 3 Comments

Kirby Star Allies (Switch) review

Kirby Star Allies (Switch) review

Everyone's favourite ulcer-shaped hero is back and this time he's brought his frenemies. Yer man Scullion goes hands-on with Kirby's Switch debut.

Posted on March 14, 2018April 6, 2018 by chrisscullionPosted in ReviewsTagged Chris Scullion, featured, Games journalism, Kirby, Nintendo, review, Switch, Video Games. 1 Comment

Totaku figures #01-06: World exclusive review

Totaku figures #01-06: World exclusive review

PlayStation and Xbox gamers: jealous of amiibo? Totaku are here to fill the gap. Yer man Scullion has the WORLD EXCLUSIVE first written and video review of the first six figures.

Posted on February 28, 2018April 6, 2018 by chrisscullionPosted in ReviewsTagged amiibo, Chris Scullion, featured, Games journalism, review, Video Games. Leave a comment

Bayonetta 1 & 2 (Switch) review

Bayonetta 1 & 2 (Switch) review

Which witch is which on Switch? Two of the greatest action games ever make it to Nintendo's new system but how do they hold up? Find out.

Posted on February 14, 2018April 6, 2018 by chrisscullionPosted in ReviewsTagged Chris Scullion, featured, Games journalism, Nintendo, review, Switch, Video Games. Leave a comment

The Tired Old Hack Winter Games Challenge

The Tired Old Hack Winter Games Challenge

To celebrate the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, yer man Scullion will be playing through a load of video game adaptations from the past 30 years.

Posted on February 10, 2018April 10, 2018 by chrisscullionPosted in Features, VideosTagged Chris Scullion, Games journalism, Retro gaming, Video Games. 3 Comments

VHS Preservation Project #8: GameCube / GAME promo video

VHS Preservation Project #8: GameCube / GAME promo video

This 45-minute beast was given to GAME and Electronics Boutique customers to hype up the GameCube. Give it a whirl and see if it gets your blood pumping 16 years later.

Posted on January 21, 2018April 6, 2018 by chrisscullionPosted in VHS Preservation Project, VideosTagged Chris Scullion, featured, Games journalism, Nintendo, Video Games. Leave a comment

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