Ben Bulbeck
@benbulbeck.bsky.social
Writer and occasional actor. Book editor at Ninty Media. Posts may include video games, boardgames, life. Co-writer of "Tash": https://youtu.be/Kvsrxwu4rAg
Completed Jett Rider this evening, a gem of a game from Last Chicken Games which I recommend if you enjoy pixelated 2D shooters. There are many gaming references here, from Arkanoid to Zelda. There's even some genuine humour (not easy to pull off in an arcade game).
There's a free demo too 👾
There's a free demo too 👾
October 3, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Completed Jett Rider this evening, a gem of a game from Last Chicken Games which I recommend if you enjoy pixelated 2D shooters. There are many gaming references here, from Arkanoid to Zelda. There's even some genuine humour (not easy to pull off in an arcade game).
There's a free demo too 👾
There's a free demo too 👾
Very excited to see Blue Tits, Great Tits AND Long-Tailed Tits on my bird feeder this morning.
September 24, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Very excited to see Blue Tits, Great Tits AND Long-Tailed Tits on my bird feeder this morning.
My PlayStation Vita physical games collection. Spot any of your favourites here?
September 21, 2026 at 1:29 PM
My PlayStation Vita physical games collection. Spot any of your favourites here?
Jett Rider is currently 75% off on Steam (£2.74!) and that really is an absolute bargain. It's a fun arcade shooter with surprising depth. It's got cute pixels, RPG elements, and even a dose of humour.
September 7, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Jett Rider is currently 75% off on Steam (£2.74!) and that really is an absolute bargain. It's a fun arcade shooter with surprising depth. It's got cute pixels, RPG elements, and even a dose of humour.
Couldn't resist the new Turrican cartridge for Evercade. Turrican 1 and 2 are definite favourites from my Amiga days.
September 4, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Couldn't resist the new Turrican cartridge for Evercade. Turrican 1 and 2 are definite favourites from my Amiga days.
You know when you get into a game several years after everyone else... well that's me and Dead Cells. It's a rather brilliant game isn't it!
August 29, 2026 at 12:10 PM
You know when you get into a game several years after everyone else... well that's me and Dead Cells. It's a rather brilliant game isn't it!
Oh God something just happened it came back as in stock at Argos and I panicked and pressed purchase
August 28, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Oh God something just happened it came back as in stock at Argos and I panicked and pressed purchase
Some of Optimus Prime's iconic cover appearances during the Marvel UK comic run. The comics and cartoons were a huge part of my childhood. Transformers are STILL a huge part of my life actually! Rest in peace Peter Cullen.
August 28, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Some of Optimus Prime's iconic cover appearances during the Marvel UK comic run. The comics and cartoons were a huge part of my childhood. Transformers are STILL a huge part of my life actually! Rest in peace Peter Cullen.
In a virtual queue for Tame Impala gig tickets. The waiting bar is moving soooo slow. Takes me back to my days of loading ZX Spectrum games.
August 26, 2026 at 8:12 AM
In a virtual queue for Tame Impala gig tickets. The waiting bar is moving soooo slow. Takes me back to my days of loading ZX Spectrum games.
Sony's latest terms and conditions are fun reading
August 22, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Sony's latest terms and conditions are fun reading
Finally, I own a Mario Party game for the GameCube. This has been an absolute blast, I've been playing it the past couple of evenings with my kids and they love it.
August 20, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Finally, I own a Mario Party game for the GameCube. This has been an absolute blast, I've been playing it the past couple of evenings with my kids and they love it.
Hour and a half in to a family game of Talisman... we're going to park it for the evening and continue tomorrow ⌛👀
Ten out of ten to my family for their resilience at learning this game...
Ten out of ten to my family for their resilience at learning this game...
August 6, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Hour and a half in to a family game of Talisman... we're going to park it for the evening and continue tomorrow ⌛👀
Ten out of ten to my family for their resilience at learning this game...
Ten out of ten to my family for their resilience at learning this game...
Fast Fusion is incredible fun isn't it! It's certainly a worthy alternative to Wipeout. I bought it via the eshop sale, it's a fantastic racer for the Switch 2.
August 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Fast Fusion is incredible fun isn't it! It's certainly a worthy alternative to Wipeout. I bought it via the eshop sale, it's a fantastic racer for the Switch 2.
Anyone tempted by the M64 from ModRetro? I went for the green one💚
July 28, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Anyone tempted by the M64 from ModRetro? I went for the green one💚
I've been neglecting my Switch 2 lately but hey we're back in business!
July 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I've been neglecting my Switch 2 lately but hey we're back in business!
Bought a Steam Deck earlier this year, so I thought I'd replay Half-Life 2. Gosh it's still an immaculate FPS. The physics-based gameplay, the atmosphere, the weapons.
I've realised however that I've never played Episode Two! So this is completely uncharted territory for me.
I've realised however that I've never played Episode Two! So this is completely uncharted territory for me.
July 2, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Bought a Steam Deck earlier this year, so I thought I'd replay Half-Life 2. Gosh it's still an immaculate FPS. The physics-based gameplay, the atmosphere, the weapons.
I've realised however that I've never played Episode Two! So this is completely uncharted territory for me.
I've realised however that I've never played Episode Two! So this is completely uncharted territory for me.
Sony's announcement today will be a blow to my PS5 hours, because I tend to use the console purely for quality single-player physical games. Anything digital I'd rather play on my Switch 2 or Steam Deck.
Here, pictured, is where my PS journey began...
Here, pictured, is where my PS journey began...
July 2, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Sony's announcement today will be a blow to my PS5 hours, because I tend to use the console purely for quality single-player physical games. Anything digital I'd rather play on my Switch 2 or Steam Deck.
Here, pictured, is where my PS journey began...
Here, pictured, is where my PS journey began...
Ooh clouds today! At last a day in which I won't have to have three cold showers.
June 28, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Ooh clouds today! At last a day in which I won't have to have three cold showers.
Reposted by Ben Bulbeck
Edge Issue 228 - June 2011
Tomb Raider
The story behind the rip-roaring rebirth of an icon
#EdgeMagCover
Tomb Raider
The story behind the rip-roaring rebirth of an icon
#EdgeMagCover
June 24, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Edge Issue 228 - June 2011
Tomb Raider
The story behind the rip-roaring rebirth of an icon
#EdgeMagCover
Tomb Raider
The story behind the rip-roaring rebirth of an icon
#EdgeMagCover
Found an old photo from the 90s. Check out my peak Commodore vintage set-up! Amiga 1200 AND a CD32, and Amiga Power hanging around too. Those were great days!
June 25, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Found an old photo from the 90s. Check out my peak Commodore vintage set-up! Amiga 1200 AND a CD32, and Amiga Power hanging around too. Those were great days!
Does this bring me joy? NO.
June 22, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Does this bring me joy? NO.
Ok I'm not going to win any wildlife photography awards but I spotted this young Green Woodpecker on the garden fence. A parent woodpecker was beside it too but flew away before I had a chance to get a pic. And that was despite me even saying "You'll be famous on Bluesky!"
June 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Ok I'm not going to win any wildlife photography awards but I spotted this young Green Woodpecker on the garden fence. A parent woodpecker was beside it too but flew away before I had a chance to get a pic. And that was despite me even saying "You'll be famous on Bluesky!"
I'm quite disappointed with the pre-installed games on the forthcoming A1200. I'm sure there could have been more great arcade games in there: Banshee (pictured), Super Stardust, Gloom. Team 17 had some solid A1200 games.
June 2, 2026 at 7:34 AM
I'm quite disappointed with the pre-installed games on the forthcoming A1200. I'm sure there could have been more great arcade games in there: Banshee (pictured), Super Stardust, Gloom. Team 17 had some solid A1200 games.
Great cover! I loved my C64, got one secondhand from someone my parents knew, but I think I only had it about a year before it was cast aside for my Amiga 500 Batman Pack. Outrageous. But I have fond memories of that beige wedge.
June 1, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Great cover! I loved my C64, got one secondhand from someone my parents knew, but I think I only had it about a year before it was cast aside for my Amiga 500 Batman Pack. Outrageous. But I have fond memories of that beige wedge.