Matt Gardner
@gametripperuk.bsky.social
Games writer at Forbes | Indie game supporter | Leeds | Hartlepool/Pittsburgh fan | GamePupper cameos
Committed myself to sleeping for under five hours just so I could do Big Thunder Mountain at rope drop, because I'm a massive dweeb
November 13, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Committed myself to sleeping for under five hours just so I could do Big Thunder Mountain at rope drop, because I'm a massive dweeb
There are three things guaranteed in life: death, taxes, and child-free couples in their late 30s going to Disneyland Paris during term time
November 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM
There are three things guaranteed in life: death, taxes, and child-free couples in their late 30s going to Disneyland Paris during term time
We went back to the Eiffel Tower at night. Still f***ing massive. Gorgeous views from the top, though
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We went back to the Eiffel Tower at night. Still f***ing massive. Gorgeous views from the top, though
I'm sure this will probably be a known thing, but there's an artist who does gaming pixel art with tiles across Paris. These are everywhere. You love to see it
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I'm sure this will probably be a known thing, but there's an artist who does gaming pixel art with tiles across Paris. These are everywhere. You love to see it
Bonjour
Just quickly checking in to confirm that the Eiffel Tower is f***ing massive
Just quickly checking in to confirm that the Eiffel Tower is f***ing massive
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Bonjour
Just quickly checking in to confirm that the Eiffel Tower is f***ing massive
Just quickly checking in to confirm that the Eiffel Tower is f***ing massive
It absolutely blows my mind that family-friendly Nintendo is so militantly protective of its IPs, but this AI shit is in the top ten most purchased games in its sale right now
November 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
It absolutely blows my mind that family-friendly Nintendo is so militantly protective of its IPs, but this AI shit is in the top ten most purchased games in its sale right now
Little man was recovering from an injury, so didn't get his scheduled haircut and therefore looked abandoned.
What a difference 24 hours makes!
What a difference 24 hours makes!
November 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Little man was recovering from an injury, so didn't get his scheduled haircut and therefore looked abandoned.
What a difference 24 hours makes!
What a difference 24 hours makes!
Your man Joe Marler, turning up to The Traitors finale dressed like Jack-2 in Tekken Tag Tournament
November 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Your man Joe Marler, turning up to The Traitors finale dressed like Jack-2 in Tekken Tag Tournament
Forgot to post this last night, but during the fireworks, GamePupper cuddled up with Panda, the only toy he's had since gotcha day in 2019
November 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Forgot to post this last night, but during the fireworks, GamePupper cuddled up with Panda, the only toy he's had since gotcha day in 2019
Well, that's another massive thing to add to the "I can't afford this but I need it" list. LEGO Star Trek kicks off with the iconic Enterprise (and a spectacular GWP)
Resistance Is Futile: 2025’s LEGO Star Trek USS Enterprise Revealed
LEGO's first major LEGO Star Trek set brings to life arguably the most iconic ship in the franchise’s fleet, and at a massive, 3,600-piece scale.
www.forbes.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Well, that's another massive thing to add to the "I can't afford this but I need it" list. LEGO Star Trek kicks off with the iconic Enterprise (and a spectacular GWP)
So @localthunk.com, @playstack.com and @fangamer.com are going all in on a delightful @playbalatro.com charity calendar starring @benstarr.bsky.social.
Brilliant, unhinged stuff. 10/10, like the game.
Brilliant, unhinged stuff. 10/10, like the game.
‘Balatro’ Has Released Its Most Absurd, Unmissable Merch Yet
It's not often that 'Expedition 33' royalty dresses as a clown for a charity gaming calendar, but stranger things have happened in 2025, and this is glorious.
www.forbes.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
So @localthunk.com, @playstack.com and @fangamer.com are going all in on a delightful @playbalatro.com charity calendar starring @benstarr.bsky.social.
Brilliant, unhinged stuff. 10/10, like the game.
Brilliant, unhinged stuff. 10/10, like the game.
GamePupper Live: having a paddy and kicking the shit out of his bed for no good reason
November 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
GamePupper Live: having a paddy and kicking the shit out of his bed for no good reason
2025 has been a VERY good year for games. This GOTY shortlist is possibly the strongest I've seen in years, 2023 included
2025 Golden Joystick Awards Reveals Stacked GOTY Shortlist
There’s absolutely no fat on the Golden Joysticks' 12 nominees, to the point that you can see any one of them winning GOTY honors in 2025.
www.forbes.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
2025 has been a VERY good year for games. This GOTY shortlist is possibly the strongest I've seen in years, 2023 included
Essentially dropped everything for five minutes after hearing @mattchorley.bsky.social introduce @toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk on BBC 5 Live to talk about @stopkillinggames.bsky.social. You love to hear it
November 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Essentially dropped everything for five minutes after hearing @mattchorley.bsky.social introduce @toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk on BBC 5 Live to talk about @stopkillinggames.bsky.social. You love to hear it
It's our first visit to The Lowry - Salford Quays is a pretty impressive place these days
November 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
It's our first visit to The Lowry - Salford Quays is a pretty impressive place these days
Nothing beats coming home from a long day out to find this beauty from @apwot.bsky.social has dropped through your letterbox.
Look at it ✨DAZZLE✨
Look at it ✨DAZZLE✨
November 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Nothing beats coming home from a long day out to find this beauty from @apwot.bsky.social has dropped through your letterbox.
Look at it ✨DAZZLE✨
Look at it ✨DAZZLE✨
Big tired sod in his big inflatable cone. I genuinely believe he wished for a head cyst just so he could go full goblin mode
November 1, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Big tired sod in his big inflatable cone. I genuinely believe he wished for a head cyst just so he could go full goblin mode
In the words of Vinnie from Goodfellas, "and that's that".
The Outer Worlds 2 might have some of the best writing I've seen in a good few years (among other strengths), and I really hope to put something together about it soon
The Outer Worlds 2 might have some of the best writing I've seen in a good few years (among other strengths), and I really hope to put something together about it soon
October 31, 2025 at 12:07 PM
In the words of Vinnie from Goodfellas, "and that's that".
The Outer Worlds 2 might have some of the best writing I've seen in a good few years (among other strengths), and I really hope to put something together about it soon
The Outer Worlds 2 might have some of the best writing I've seen in a good few years (among other strengths), and I really hope to put something together about it soon
GamePupper needs a haircut but we can't give him a haircut until he heals. He knows it too. He won't stop staring at me (but I'm also eating potato sticks so that's probably why)
October 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
GamePupper needs a haircut but we can't give him a haircut until he heals. He knows it too. He won't stop staring at me (but I'm also eating potato sticks so that's probably why)
I think I'm more excited for @funselektor.bsky.social's Over the Hill than literally any other game in 2026.
Check out the trailer and my light personal crisis here:
Check out the trailer and my light personal crisis here:
Stunning 2026 Car Caper ‘Over The Hill’ To Hit Xbox, PS5, Switch 2
'Over the Hill', Funselektor’s gorgeous-looking off-road exploration game, is coming to consoles after hitting 600,000 Steam wishlists.
www.forbes.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I think I'm more excited for @funselektor.bsky.social's Over the Hill than literally any other game in 2026.
Check out the trailer and my light personal crisis here:
Check out the trailer and my light personal crisis here:
AYOOOO I'm about 50 hours into The Outer Worlds 2, and if you're picking it up this week, I've got some solid, spoiler-free tips for you...
12 Tips You Need To Know Before Playing ‘The Outer Worlds 2’
The Outer Worlds 2 is nearly here — and if you plan to start it soon, it pays to go in prepared, especially if you're not familiar with its quirks.
www.forbes.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
AYOOOO I'm about 50 hours into The Outer Worlds 2, and if you're picking it up this week, I've got some solid, spoiler-free tips for you...
Got some new slippers today.
✅ Solid padding that'll last about 12 days
✅ Thick soles that transition for bin trips and letting the dog out for a wee
✅ Good grip for taking the stairs two(!) at a time, like Action Man would
✅ Solid padding that'll last about 12 days
✅ Thick soles that transition for bin trips and letting the dog out for a wee
✅ Good grip for taking the stairs two(!) at a time, like Action Man would
October 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Got some new slippers today.
✅ Solid padding that'll last about 12 days
✅ Thick soles that transition for bin trips and letting the dog out for a wee
✅ Good grip for taking the stairs two(!) at a time, like Action Man would
✅ Solid padding that'll last about 12 days
✅ Thick soles that transition for bin trips and letting the dog out for a wee
✅ Good grip for taking the stairs two(!) at a time, like Action Man would
You know you're nearly 40 when you excitedly chat with your partner about asking for M&S vouchers at Christmas because you want new bath sheets
October 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
You know you're nearly 40 when you excitedly chat with your partner about asking for M&S vouchers at Christmas because you want new bath sheets
Update: he's not best pleased
October 22, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Update: he's not best pleased
This little man had a (benign) cyst behind his head. He's been prescribed the latest inflatable anti-scratch technology (and a few extra belly rubs)
October 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This little man had a (benign) cyst behind his head. He's been prescribed the latest inflatable anti-scratch technology (and a few extra belly rubs)