James Newton
@jamesanewton.bsky.social
Something of a scientist, definitely a nerd and father.
Practically perfect power pop
January 18, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Practically perfect power pop
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I've always been a big fan of Hugh Cook, whose Chronicles of the Age of Darkness were some of the weirdest fantasy works of the 80s. There's a new edition of his 10 book series coming out at the end of the month (I think ebook first, print later) and the
January 16, 2026 at 7:39 PM
I've always been a big fan of Hugh Cook, whose Chronicles of the Age of Darkness were some of the weirdest fantasy works of the 80s. There's a new edition of his 10 book series coming out at the end of the month (I think ebook first, print later) and the
Brilliant. Jenrick says public sick of backstabbing as he hides the still bloody knife he used on Badenoch hastily behind his back.
January 16, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Brilliant. Jenrick says public sick of backstabbing as he hides the still bloody knife he used on Badenoch hastily behind his back.
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daily #referdle1146: 9/25
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I think that’s about as good as it gets.
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I think that’s about as good as it gets.
Referdle
The daily word game for those who like a real challenge
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January 14, 2026 at 5:19 PM
daily #referdle1146: 9/25
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I think that’s about as good as it gets.
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b: @referdle.bsky.social
I think that’s about as good as it gets.
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Me: Where are you from?
Man: Wales
Me: oh nice, whereabouts?
Man: Mumbles
Me: Sorry didn’t catch that, where?
Man: Mumbles
Me: no, still didn’t catch that, where?
Man: Wales
Me: oh nice, whereabouts?
Man: Mumbles
Me: Sorry didn’t catch that, where?
Man: Mumbles
Me: no, still didn’t catch that, where?
January 14, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Me: Where are you from?
Man: Wales
Me: oh nice, whereabouts?
Man: Mumbles
Me: Sorry didn’t catch that, where?
Man: Mumbles
Me: no, still didn’t catch that, where?
Man: Wales
Me: oh nice, whereabouts?
Man: Mumbles
Me: Sorry didn’t catch that, where?
Man: Mumbles
Me: no, still didn’t catch that, where?
Just finished Ashes of the Imperium by Chris Wraight. Well written and plotted and a good mixture of Space Marines hitting things with political manoeuvring on Terra. #blabklibrary #thescouring
January 14, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Just finished Ashes of the Imperium by Chris Wraight. Well written and plotted and a good mixture of Space Marines hitting things with political manoeuvring on Terra. #blabklibrary #thescouring
Did my first bowel cancer screening specimen today as I’m 52. Slightly undignified crapping into a pot but must be done.
January 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Did my first bowel cancer screening specimen today as I’m 52. Slightly undignified crapping into a pot but must be done.
“Can’t Lose You” by Charles Kelly sounds as though it’s about to launch into “Big Scary Animal” by Belinda Carlisle. Get me Charlotte Caffey’s lawyers on the phone!
January 13, 2026 at 3:51 PM
“Can’t Lose You” by Charles Kelly sounds as though it’s about to launch into “Big Scary Animal” by Belinda Carlisle. Get me Charlotte Caffey’s lawyers on the phone!
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Time breathes so deeply
That its lungs fill with mornings,
Afternoons, evenings.
That its lungs fill with mornings,
Afternoons, evenings.
January 13, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Time breathes so deeply
That its lungs fill with mornings,
Afternoons, evenings.
That its lungs fill with mornings,
Afternoons, evenings.
A lot of great records released on this date, but none greater than this.
January 11, 2026 at 3:36 PM
A lot of great records released on this date, but none greater than this.
A great single from an outstanding album.
January 8, 2026 at 10:13 AM
A great single from an outstanding album.
Quality. The incessant, throbbing piano bass line, and great vocals, guitar and piano solo. I liked it when I was 12 and it’s got better and better since.
January 6, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Quality. The incessant, throbbing piano bass line, and great vocals, guitar and piano solo. I liked it when I was 12 and it’s got better and better since.
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this sounds really great (and Tim's anecdote about Duolingo rings hideously, painfully true), though I'm currently/still struggling through the C. Thi Nguyen edited Handbook of Philosophy of Games, so I very much must finish that before moving on to a new one
I have a new review in @theguardian.com today, & contrived to write it in such a way they illustrated it with Mario Odyssey. Very happy. It's of C Thi Nguyen's new nonfiction The Score - an excellent game-related book that... well, just read the review:
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
The Score by C Thi Nguyen review – a brilliant warning about the gamification of everyday life
From Duolingo to GDP, how an obsession with keeping score can subtly undermine human flourishing
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:13 AM
this sounds really great (and Tim's anecdote about Duolingo rings hideously, painfully true), though I'm currently/still struggling through the C. Thi Nguyen edited Handbook of Philosophy of Games, so I very much must finish that before moving on to a new one
I saw Black Grape in December and, although it was a great gig, Shaun Ryder didn’t sound that well even though he still gave it 100%. He’s just said on BBC breakfast that he had pneumonia. Complete warrior/nutter.
January 6, 2026 at 9:04 AM
I saw Black Grape in December and, although it was a great gig, Shaun Ryder didn’t sound that well even though he still gave it 100%. He’s just said on BBC breakfast that he had pneumonia. Complete warrior/nutter.
Back then- Resident Evil 2. I didn’t have a N64 at the time and so didn’t play Ocarina of Time until later, which is my now choice.
Quote this with your favourite game from 1998 NOW, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
January 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Back then- Resident Evil 2. I didn’t have a N64 at the time and so didn’t play Ocarina of Time until later, which is my now choice.
I love this song so much.
January 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
I love this song so much.
All kicking off at New Hall prison tonight, which I can just about see from my house. I can also just about hear the singing/chanting in support of the lady on hunger strike.
January 3, 2026 at 7:46 PM
All kicking off at New Hall prison tonight, which I can just about see from my house. I can also just about hear the singing/chanting in support of the lady on hunger strike.
In the “Tell us why you hid this ad?” menu there should be an option for; Because it’s one of those dreadful and boring We’re Sorry bullshit apology ads.
January 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM
In the “Tell us why you hid this ad?” menu there should be an option for; Because it’s one of those dreadful and boring We’re Sorry bullshit apology ads.
The joys of doing work training where it’s designed in American English and there is some nuance between the terms for protective headwear on different sides of the Atlantic.
January 2, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The joys of doing work training where it’s designed in American English and there is some nuance between the terms for protective headwear on different sides of the Atlantic.
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If you still believe in phrenology you want to get your head examined!
January 2, 2026 at 2:23 PM
If you still believe in phrenology you want to get your head examined!
Finished Stranger Things- no spoilers but I enjoyed it despite it having Lord of the Rings syndrome with endings. Might have teared up slightly when it did the Toy Story 3 bit.
January 1, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Finished Stranger Things- no spoilers but I enjoyed it despite it having Lord of the Rings syndrome with endings. Might have teared up slightly when it did the Toy Story 3 bit.
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Delighted to have just been made aware of sports presenter Noah Eagle who looks like the bastard love child of David Walliams and Mark Lamarr.
December 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Delighted to have just been made aware of sports presenter Noah Eagle who looks like the bastard love child of David Walliams and Mark Lamarr.
Under the bridge is peak Red Hot Chilli Peppers is my least controversial opinion. I am as heterosexual as they come but I would do every one of them lads in that video.
December 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Under the bridge is peak Red Hot Chilli Peppers is my least controversial opinion. I am as heterosexual as they come but I would do every one of them lads in that video.
The Fascination video is peak Human League. All of them are gorgeous. Also they predict greige.
December 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The Fascination video is peak Human League. All of them are gorgeous. Also they predict greige.