Ben Bulbeck
@benbulbeck.bsky.social
Writer and occasional actor. Book editor at Ninty Media. Posts may include video games, boardgames, vinyl records, travel. Co-writer of "Tash": https://youtu.be/Kvsrxwu4rAg
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Our Deluxe Edition of Tunic: Design Works comes in a lush slipcase designed by the artist Ma-ko who adorned Tunic's in-game manual, and a presentation box that's coloured like the game's verdant environments🌳
lostincult.co.uk/tunic
lostincult.co.uk/tunic
Tunic: Design Works 🦊
lostincult.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Our Deluxe Edition of Tunic: Design Works comes in a lush slipcase designed by the artist Ma-ko who adorned Tunic's in-game manual, and a presentation box that's coloured like the game's verdant environments🌳
lostincult.co.uk/tunic
lostincult.co.uk/tunic
School photos are so expensive! But I'm going to order this year's, and then use AI to age my son each year going forward 😎
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
School photos are so expensive! But I'm going to order this year's, and then use AI to age my son each year going forward 😎
I've just backed issue 6 of APWOT. Couldn't resist Astro Bot on the cover! These gaming journals are always a joy to behold. @apwot.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM
I've just backed issue 6 of APWOT. Couldn't resist Astro Bot on the cover! These gaming journals are always a joy to behold. @apwot.bsky.social
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This is really excellent data journalism... Elon Musk has declared war on the British government, it just doesn't realise it.
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
This is really excellent data journalism... Elon Musk has declared war on the British government, it just doesn't realise it.
The LEGO Nintendo Game Boy is easily one of my all-time favourite builds, it's such a clever design. All the buttons and switches feel perfect in use, and even the manual is superb. Greedy me would have liked one more cartridge (Tetris) but I can absolutely recommend this one.
November 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The LEGO Nintendo Game Boy is easily one of my all-time favourite builds, it's such a clever design. All the buttons and switches feel perfect in use, and even the manual is superb. Greedy me would have liked one more cartridge (Tetris) but I can absolutely recommend this one.
Zohran Mamdani wins the election for New York Mayor, I feel like the first mission of the Main Quest has been completed.
November 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Zohran Mamdani wins the election for New York Mayor, I feel like the first mission of the Main Quest has been completed.
I started Blue Prince today and I can tell this is going to be an intriguing one!
November 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I started Blue Prince today and I can tell this is going to be an intriguing one!
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What he said: 💯 🎯
An update just to say: Mario & Yoshi is so addictive, how have I never played this before? OK so it's not as legendary as Tetris but it's certainly an enjoyable alternative.
Picked up a couple of GB gems from Cex. Parasol Stars is a game I never got round to playing when I had an Amiga.
October 23, 2025 at 7:02 AM
An update just to say: Mario & Yoshi is so addictive, how have I never played this before? OK so it's not as legendary as Tetris but it's certainly an enjoyable alternative.
Picked up a couple of GB gems from Cex. Parasol Stars is a game I never got round to playing when I had an Amiga.
October 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Picked up a couple of GB gems from Cex. Parasol Stars is a game I never got round to playing when I had an Amiga.
Introduced my young son to the film Wall-E this evening. He loved it, so I've ordered a Lego set for his forthcoming birthday and oh whoops I've ordered one for myself too
October 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Introduced my young son to the film Wall-E this evening. He loved it, so I've ordered a Lego set for his forthcoming birthday and oh whoops I've ordered one for myself too
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New pick up !
Star Wars - Episode 1 Racer
Absolutely mint and very happy to add it to the shelf
Star Wars - Episode 1 Racer
Absolutely mint and very happy to add it to the shelf
October 11, 2025 at 2:13 AM
New pick up !
Star Wars - Episode 1 Racer
Absolutely mint and very happy to add it to the shelf
Star Wars - Episode 1 Racer
Absolutely mint and very happy to add it to the shelf
Gorgeous Optimus Prime art on the cover of Transformers issue 25 from @skybound.bsky.social (I couldn't resist getting the foil embossed version.)
October 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Gorgeous Optimus Prime art on the cover of Transformers issue 25 from @skybound.bsky.social (I couldn't resist getting the foil embossed version.)
Gosh this Bitmap Books turn of events seems to have thrown up the complete divide of opinion between accounts I follow. The fact the publisher made one decision but then retracted it to make another has created a scenario where they've basically managed to upset everyone.
October 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Gosh this Bitmap Books turn of events seems to have thrown up the complete divide of opinion between accounts I follow. The fact the publisher made one decision but then retracted it to make another has created a scenario where they've basically managed to upset everyone.
Little did Retro Studios know that their first release would be remastered three Nintendo console generations later AND would see it's third sequel on that same console. What a debut!
October 6, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Little did Retro Studios know that their first release would be remastered three Nintendo console generations later AND would see it's third sequel on that same console. What a debut!
Bought the expansion for Star Wars Rebellion, a crazy move because the base game took my friend and I over 6 hours to play through one game (although to be fair we were learning the rules at the same time...)
October 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Bought the expansion for Star Wars Rebellion, a crazy move because the base game took my friend and I over 6 hours to play through one game (although to be fair we were learning the rules at the same time...)
I'm always excited to sneak on to the letters page in Edge. (That's not me on the cover though.)
October 2, 2025 at 10:50 AM
I'm always excited to sneak on to the letters page in Edge. (That's not me on the cover though.)
Wowzers! Super Mario Galaxy lives again! The metallic posters are gorgeous.
October 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Wowzers! Super Mario Galaxy lives again! The metallic posters are gorgeous.
I'm belatedly playing Clair Obscur (via GamePass) and - despite it being a genre I'm not usually into - I'm really enjoying it. Stunning design, tasty turn-based combat, and a fascinating story concept. I don't *completely* know what I'm doing though!
October 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I'm belatedly playing Clair Obscur (via GamePass) and - despite it being a genre I'm not usually into - I'm really enjoying it. Stunning design, tasty turn-based combat, and a fascinating story concept. I don't *completely* know what I'm doing though!
I'm wanting to downsize my game collection. I'm considering selling my Wii and games - I haven't played on it for a long time, and most of my favourite games are now available (or soon will be) on the Switch. Does anyone want to talk me out of it and tell me life won't be the same without a Wii? 😁
September 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I'm wanting to downsize my game collection. I'm considering selling my Wii and games - I haven't played on it for a long time, and most of my favourite games are now available (or soon will be) on the Switch. Does anyone want to talk me out of it and tell me life won't be the same without a Wii? 😁
I'm looking forward to being able to play these on the Switch. They're both excellent fun, there's little to differentiate the two.
September 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I'm looking forward to being able to play these on the Switch. They're both excellent fun, there's little to differentiate the two.
Absolutely amazing meeting Saint Etienne recently at a Q&A. I told them their album release schedule seemed to coincide with big events for me (leaving London, marriage, kids), and ended up giving them a potted history of my life! (I'm sure they loved it)
September 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Absolutely amazing meeting Saint Etienne recently at a Q&A. I told them their album release schedule seemed to coincide with big events for me (leaving London, marriage, kids), and ended up giving them a potted history of my life! (I'm sure they loved it)
What game first springs to mind when you stare into the eyes of this owl?
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
What game first springs to mind when you stare into the eyes of this owl?
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The Nintendo 64 released with two games at launch.
You read that right. TWO GAMES.
Super Mario 64 and Pilotwings 64 in September 1996.
We wouldn't get a third game, Wave Race 64, until November.
It's crazy to think of it now, but both of these games were (and still are) so good, I didn't care!
You read that right. TWO GAMES.
Super Mario 64 and Pilotwings 64 in September 1996.
We wouldn't get a third game, Wave Race 64, until November.
It's crazy to think of it now, but both of these games were (and still are) so good, I didn't care!
September 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
The Nintendo 64 released with two games at launch.
You read that right. TWO GAMES.
Super Mario 64 and Pilotwings 64 in September 1996.
We wouldn't get a third game, Wave Race 64, until November.
It's crazy to think of it now, but both of these games were (and still are) so good, I didn't care!
You read that right. TWO GAMES.
Super Mario 64 and Pilotwings 64 in September 1996.
We wouldn't get a third game, Wave Race 64, until November.
It's crazy to think of it now, but both of these games were (and still are) so good, I didn't care!
OK so I bought Kirby and the Forgotten Land for Switch 2 but I really can't get into it at all. I'm finding it all a bit too "floaty" and inconsequential (I don't know if that makes sense). So I've downloaded the DK Bonanza demo, and it's great fun.
September 24, 2025 at 7:03 AM
OK so I bought Kirby and the Forgotten Land for Switch 2 but I really can't get into it at all. I'm finding it all a bit too "floaty" and inconsequential (I don't know if that makes sense). So I've downloaded the DK Bonanza demo, and it's great fun.