Alex Ward
@alexjward.bsky.social
Playing since 1976.
Widowed. Retired. Labrador Dad.
Likes : Arcade games 1980 to 1999.
Widowed. Retired. Labrador Dad.
Likes : Arcade games 1980 to 1999.
Owning a SteamDeck reminds me of owning a PC Engine or GameBoy on UK import back in the early 90's. You replace the unheard of but interesting NEW Japanese games with small bespoke games on Steam. Have had a LOT of fun playing the SUPERB "Rush Rally Origins" and just wishlisted the upcoming "4PGP"
February 11, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Owning a SteamDeck reminds me of owning a PC Engine or GameBoy on UK import back in the early 90's. You replace the unheard of but interesting NEW Japanese games with small bespoke games on Steam. Have had a LOT of fun playing the SUPERB "Rush Rally Origins" and just wishlisted the upcoming "4PGP"
Spent the day playing Online on Xbox. Af the risk of sounding Too Old it is not what it used to be. Not putting a headset in the box means most people dont have one and if they do there is no chat. Live used to be a great place to be.
February 3, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Spent the day playing Online on Xbox. Af the risk of sounding Too Old it is not what it used to be. Not putting a headset in the box means most people dont have one and if they do there is no chat. Live used to be a great place to be.
Either way it is a shame that this will be the last one. So much hard work for years for the studio.
February 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Either way it is a shame that this will be the last one. So much hard work for years for the studio.
I feel as if I have driven these same tracks since the Xbox 360. Why not reuse them all? Where is Prague from FM5?
February 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
I feel as if I have driven these same tracks since the Xbox 360. Why not reuse them all? Where is Prague from FM5?
One of the old EA Nascar games had a scenario feature. Some driver interviewed another and said something like 'remember that race where you were 5th and and was raining and XYZ happened" and then the game thrust you into playing that moment. Forza could have done that.
February 3, 2026 at 2:27 PM
One of the old EA Nascar games had a scenario feature. Some driver interviewed another and said something like 'remember that race where you were 5th and and was raining and XYZ happened" and then the game thrust you into playing that moment. Forza could have done that.
I have played them since the beginning. Always enjoyable to me. But I can see why few want to play. Shooters are way more immediate and entertaining
February 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
I have played them since the beginning. Always enjoyable to me. But I can see why few want to play. Shooters are way more immediate and entertaining
The PC sim consumer is never playing this. They play Assetto Corsa for starters. FM should have worked MUCH harder to break out of offering a gorgeous - but ultimately a bit ordinary racing experience. Not enough tracks and nowhere near as exciting enough to compete with other games.
February 3, 2026 at 2:24 PM
The PC sim consumer is never playing this. They play Assetto Corsa for starters. FM should have worked MUCH harder to break out of offering a gorgeous - but ultimately a bit ordinary racing experience. Not enough tracks and nowhere near as exciting enough to compete with other games.
In the 3rd intro race I was the only Racer. Who thought this was a good idea? 1st problem is assuming the Xbox consumer is a PC consumer and vice versa
February 3, 2026 at 2:22 PM
In the 3rd intro race I was the only Racer. Who thought this was a good idea? 1st problem is assuming the Xbox consumer is a PC consumer and vice versa
Forza Motorsport online. A brutal introduction. You are forced to commit to 3 events before it all unlocks
February 3, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Forza Motorsport online. A brutal introduction. You are forced to commit to 3 events before it all unlocks
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Next year the PlayStation 3 will be older than the NES was when the PS3 launched.
January 29, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Next year the PlayStation 3 will be older than the NES was when the PS3 launched.
Reposted by Alex Ward
Burnout 2: Point of Impact - Featured in our book - The Games Of A Lifetime
A video game time machine that takes you on an incredible journey from the very dawn of the industry, through the decades to the present day.
Out now: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#booksky @jazrignall.bsky.social
A video game time machine that takes you on an incredible journey from the very dawn of the industry, through the decades to the present day.
Out now: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#booksky @jazrignall.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Burnout 2: Point of Impact - Featured in our book - The Games Of A Lifetime
A video game time machine that takes you on an incredible journey from the very dawn of the industry, through the decades to the present day.
Out now: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#booksky @jazrignall.bsky.social
A video game time machine that takes you on an incredible journey from the very dawn of the industry, through the decades to the present day.
Out now: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#booksky @jazrignall.bsky.social
The John Candy documentary is every bit as wonderful as I wanted it to be.
January 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The John Candy documentary is every bit as wonderful as I wanted it to be.
Bay Twelve....please.
January 15, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Bay Twelve....please.
The satisfaction when you get the volume of the radio 'just right' when voices and music sound so smooth and easy to listen to..
January 15, 2026 at 11:18 AM
The satisfaction when you get the volume of the radio 'just right' when voices and music sound so smooth and easy to listen to..
I bumped into a friend called Stef down there one day. He had been there for three hours. First thing he pulled was "Pink Floyd Live In Pompeii" - that is higher education right there..
January 15, 2026 at 9:08 AM
I bumped into a friend called Stef down there one day. He had been there for three hours. First thing he pulled was "Pink Floyd Live In Pompeii" - that is higher education right there..
The first tapes I pulled were the full set of the excellent C4 series "The Secret Life of Machines" - now remastered and on Youtube.
January 15, 2026 at 9:06 AM
The first tapes I pulled were the full set of the excellent C4 series "The Secret Life of Machines" - now remastered and on Youtube.
Arriving at Poly in '90 I discovered the Library had VHS tapes and a small set of VHS decks and headphones. There was a lot of recorded UK TV stuff and you could burn a few hours trawling through it.
January 15, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Arriving at Poly in '90 I discovered the Library had VHS tapes and a small set of VHS decks and headphones. There was a lot of recorded UK TV stuff and you could burn a few hours trawling through it.
"Plur1bus" season finale. Another winner from Apple.
December 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
"Plur1bus" season finale. Another winner from Apple.
Survived it. Two walks. Painted a ceiling. Kept busy. Watched a movie. Played a great rally game om Steam Deck. A few tears throughout.
December 26, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Survived it. Two walks. Painted a ceiling. Kept busy. Watched a movie. Played a great rally game om Steam Deck. A few tears throughout.
This is my first Christmas Day since my wife passed away earlier this year. Tbh have not been looking forward to it. Dreading it really. But here we are. I miss her every single moment. And I'm working every day to try and make her proud of me.
December 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
This is my first Christmas Day since my wife passed away earlier this year. Tbh have not been looking forward to it. Dreading it really. But here we are. I miss her every single moment. And I'm working every day to try and make her proud of me.
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"Don't waste your time on anything that doesn't thrill you or bring you love."
December 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
"Don't waste your time on anything that doesn't thrill you or bring you love."
So it is entirely possible I saw Moon Cresta before Space Invaders. Outside of a trip to a seaside amusements coin ops were something often discussed in hushed tones. Parents would mention a "sit down" machine seen in a Pub where "you could play from either side"
December 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
So it is entirely possible I saw Moon Cresta before Space Invaders. Outside of a trip to a seaside amusements coin ops were something often discussed in hushed tones. Parents would mention a "sit down" machine seen in a Pub where "you could play from either side"
The first coin-op I ever got close to (but never played) was Moon Cresta by Nichibutsu. This was in the foyer at a swimming baths in summer 1980. My class had to line up to wait inside.I watched what I now know is called "the attract mode" ans saw the timed Docking Sequence.
December 16, 2025 at 7:43 AM
The first coin-op I ever got close to (but never played) was Moon Cresta by Nichibutsu. This was in the foyer at a swimming baths in summer 1980. My class had to line up to wait inside.I watched what I now know is called "the attract mode" ans saw the timed Docking Sequence.