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Daryl Baxter @darylbaxter.com · Oct 17
I'm Daryl, a freelance writer, author and podcaster.

My newsletter, called Springboard, is all about gaming, apps, health, my books, and more.
darylbaxter.com/springboard/

I also host PAL KEYS, a gaming interview podcast.
palkeys.buzzsprout.com

You can reach me here: [email protected]
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Considering who owns PC Gamer, this is great
debjitduttaart.bsky.social Debjit Dutta @debjitduttaart.bsky.social · 6h
What a great headline
November 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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All the best to those working Black Friday shifts until Monday.

They can be brutal, but fun.
November 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Found the old wireframe of the heavy fighter, originally set to the iconic PSX Demo 1 music by Harry Holmwood. More importantly, here's an interview by @darylbaxter.com with the man (on the back of @f4mi.bsky.social's excellent video about period UI magic) - darylbaxter.com/posts/harry-...
November 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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You can’t convince me that Volgin is a great boss fight in MGS3.

Anyway, I like this photo.
November 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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NEW EPISODE: It's all been leading to this! On the new I Hate Doctor Who, I present the Tardis Team with 20th anniversary story: The Five Doctors. Will the survive the death zone? Will they still hate Doctor Who?

Youtube: youtu.be/ImfdgTd0cCw?...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5bYU...
Doctor Who - Patrick Troughton and Richard Hurndall look on as Jon Pertwee kisses the hand of a Madam Tussauds waxwork of the fourth Doctor. Peter Davison sits on the back of K-9
November 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Recently discovered Tekken 8 has a photo mode and it's incredible.
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Right now, every train near me is cancelled until at least 11 AM.

Years ago, I'd have been given a talking to about not trying hard enough to get into an office, despite showing facts like below.

Yet, I'm currently in a coffee shop, working on my Mac.
Tell me why remote working doesn't make sense?
November 26, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Ape Escape 4 needs to happen.
November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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This week's issue features links to @solfleet.bsky.social, @marioprime.bsky.social, @jmariye.bsky.social, @timmonbleau.bsky.social, @mads.haus, @darylbaxter.com and others ⤵️
November 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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hanafuda.report
🌸 Issue 459 of Hanafuda Report is out now: hanafuda.report/issues/459/
Kirby's Big Ride Surprise - Hanafuda Report
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November 25, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Hitting new lows here.
www.techradar.com/ai-platforms...
This “talk to the dead” AI app has everyone freaking out
2wai's virtual ghosts are scaring people but they're just digital smoke and mirrors.
www.techradar.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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'Tomb Raider III' was released on the PlayStation 27 years ago today in the US.
November 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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I'm in the latest @hanafuda.report this week!

hanafuda.report/issues/459/

All the thanks to @brandrick.bsky.social for the fun Q&A.
November 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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This was very fun to write up.
Massive shame once this mini-season ends.
esportsinsider.com/fortnite-the...
Fortnite x The Simpsons: Five bosses perfect for ‘Zero Hour’
As we approach the ‘Zero Hour’ event, we’re listing five potential bosses that could make the final moments of this mini-season even more memorable.
esportsinsider.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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I sent in a Tomb Raider retrospective to the Uni magazine in 2012 on a whim, and it went from there.

Chose redundancy in 2024 as I had enough of the toxic, clique environment I found myself in - much prefer the freelance pivot I’m now in.
recursecenter.bsky.social Recurse Center @recursecenter.bsky.social · 17d
What’s the lore behind choosing your career path ?
November 23, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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I can’t believe how good Delta looks.
And the fact it feels like a Metal Gear game - I’m hooked.

Give the others the same treatment, Konami.
November 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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hey, i'm looking for work! full-time or freelance 💜

journalist, critic, author
proficient in features, criticism, reporting, reviews, previews, news, guides

words at lost in cult, RPS, VGC, unwinnable, gamesradar+, polygon, EDGE, PLAY

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'Few games capture the spirit of indie game development quite like VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action. What initially started out as a short game for a Cyberpunk Game Jam back in 2014, soon became a standout indie hit. VA-11 Hall-A delivers a heartfelt story of happiness in the depths of disaster, draped in a unique cyberpunk aesthetic and set to a distinctive synthwave soundtrack to match. It’s a truly remarkable visual novel, and the perfect choice for our Design Works range. Produced in collaboration with Sukeban Games and Ysbryd, VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works explores the corrupt metropolis of Glitch City, its culture, and the people who frequent the game’s beloved hole in the wall, VA-11 Hall-A. Written by talented journalist and author Ashley Schofield (Polygon, EDGE, Unwinnable and VGC), you’ll hear how this world came to be and the cyberpunk touchstones that inspired it — all the while lending insight into the history of Venezuela, where the team is located, and the unique challenges of developing a game there. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works will be a celebration of this beautiful indie masterpiece, and the people that made it all possible. Alongside contemporary interviews with writer/programmer Fernando Damas and artist/designer Christopher Ortiz conducted exclusively for VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works, the book also features a collection of highlights from the ‘Daily VA-11 Hall-A’ blog posts directly from Sukeban.moe. You can also expect deep dives into the development of the game’s prototype and prologue; the bartending mechanics that put you in the shoes of disaster bisexual bartender Jill Stingray, and interviews exploring its iconic synthwave soundtrack/jukebox with composer Michael Kelly. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works features detailed insight into the game’s early concepts and development, an exploration of Glitch City itself, and a deep dive into the programming, art and soundtrack — an unmissable read for any fan.' A magazine cover of Unwinnable Monthly #191, with the feature being my essay 'I Don't Want To Be This Kind of Animal Anymore' and art by Shafer Brown. An excerpt reads: In the dark times, should the stars also go out? 'Revachol is still. Silent. Decades of unrest, corruption and capital gain have reduced it to a shell of a city. And yet, under these sullen skies, a miracle is happening. The limbed and headed machine of pain and undignified suffering is firing up again.' My review of Hollow Knight: Silksong for Video Games Chronicle. 'Hollow Knight: Silksong review: A game that intends to make you suffer, even to its own detriment. Team Cherry’s sequel has a clear mission statement, but doesn’t seem to consider the consequences. 3/5 stars.' My review of Demonschool for Rock Paper Shotgun, included in RPS' Bestest Bests category. 'Demonschool review Saturday morning carcasses.'
November 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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brandrick.bsky.social
Doing a little Tomb Raider giveaway this weekend 👀

To enter, sign up for Hanafuda Report (it's free!)
➡️ hanafuda.report

I’ll be choosing winners from Sunday’s subscribers. 🤙
Key art for Tomb Raider Definitive Edition
November 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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*Goes to the Publisher*

‘I need to submit one last draft.’
coolboxart.bsky.social Cool Box Art @coolboxart.bsky.social · 7d
Tomb Raider II & WIlliam Shatner's Tekwar Double CD-ROM Gift Pack / PC / America Online / 1997
November 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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This was very fun to write up.
Massive shame once this mini-season ends.
esportsinsider.com/fortnite-the...
Fortnite x The Simpsons: Five bosses perfect for ‘Zero Hour’
As we approach the ‘Zero Hour’ event, we’re listing five potential bosses that could make the final moments of this mini-season even more memorable.
esportsinsider.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Ideal giveaway - great game and a great newsletter.
brandrick.bsky.social Chris Brandrick @brandrick.bsky.social · 7d
Doing a little Tomb Raider giveaway this weekend 👀

To enter, sign up for Hanafuda Report (it's free!)
➡️ hanafuda.report

I’ll be choosing winners from Sunday’s subscribers. 🤙
Key art for Tomb Raider Definitive Edition
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Today, I've been looking at what I want to do in 2026.
Resuming the newsletter will be one of them - but this is going to happen next month!

If you'd like to subscribe, you can below:
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November 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Get Linux installed.
www.windowslatest.com/2025/11/19/w...
Windows 11 will allow AI apps to access your personal files or folders using File Explorer integration
Windows 11 is testing a new feature that allows apps like Claude and Manus AI to access files stored on your PC using File Explorer.
www.windowslatest.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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I'd file for divorce (again) if this was done.
Grim.
www.techradar.com/ai-platforms...
I used ChatGPT to plan my wedding, and the results surprised me
A party planner in your pocket
www.techradar.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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I'd file for divorce (again) if this was done.
Grim.
www.techradar.com/ai-platforms...
I used ChatGPT to plan my wedding, and the results surprised me
A party planner in your pocket
www.techradar.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM