Nathan Byrne
@nathan-byrne.bsky.social
Actor + writer + producer. Mainly in comedy.
Presenter + Producer for the Future Game Show.
Presenter + Producer for the Future Game Show.
Folks, why not listen to Alan and check out my latest video essay that starts on the topic of Fortnite and ends in a sincere discussion about death.
youtu.be/p6tbDg7Mwtk?...
youtu.be/p6tbDg7Mwtk?...
February 4, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Folks, why not listen to Alan and check out my latest video essay that starts on the topic of Fortnite and ends in a sincere discussion about death.
youtu.be/p6tbDg7Mwtk?...
youtu.be/p6tbDg7Mwtk?...
Told ya.
February 2, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Told ya.
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Ape Escape 3, Ape Escape P & Ape Academy / Print ad / SCEE / 2006
January 26, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Ape Escape 3, Ape Escape P & Ape Academy / Print ad / SCEE / 2006
Fair play to Christophe Gans for deciding that Silent Hill 2 should open with a meet-cute. And by fair play I mean what the fuck was he thinking.
January 24, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Fair play to Christophe Gans for deciding that Silent Hill 2 should open with a meet-cute. And by fair play I mean what the fuck was he thinking.
That'll be Game on its way out.
January 22, 2026 at 9:31 AM
That'll be Game on its way out.
One of the biggest killers of Star Wars in the Disney era: no one has any clue when stuff is set.
Is this Old Republic times? Post prequel trilogy? During the Clone Wars? Post original trilogy? Pre sequel trilogy?
NOT A CLUE.
Is this Old Republic times? Post prequel trilogy? During the Clone Wars? Post original trilogy? Pre sequel trilogy?
NOT A CLUE.
A heads up for a trailer drop? In 2026?? 🙏🙏🙏 youtu.be/g3608ZHapH4?...
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord | Trailer Tomorrow
YouTube video by Star Wars
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 8:04 PM
One of the biggest killers of Star Wars in the Disney era: no one has any clue when stuff is set.
Is this Old Republic times? Post prequel trilogy? During the Clone Wars? Post original trilogy? Pre sequel trilogy?
NOT A CLUE.
Is this Old Republic times? Post prequel trilogy? During the Clone Wars? Post original trilogy? Pre sequel trilogy?
NOT A CLUE.
I miss the days of fairly dull hardware being characterised as a big scary robot who's thirsty for blood.
For those who remember, the '90s UK print ads for Action Replay cheat devices (this one for the Mega Drive/Genesis) always had fully chaotic art direction. [Ad scan via the VGHF Library.]
January 17, 2026 at 10:23 PM
I miss the days of fairly dull hardware being characterised as a big scary robot who's thirsty for blood.
The idea of there being an Arkham Shadow sequel that's been cancelled in cold blood is tormenting me. This is my Batman origin story. My metaphorical Crime Alley.
January 15, 2026 at 3:09 PM
The idea of there being an Arkham Shadow sequel that's been cancelled in cold blood is tormenting me. This is my Batman origin story. My metaphorical Crime Alley.
I wonder if this'll be like Amazon Go and actually just be overseas workers playing games better than you.
Sony has patented an AI gaming ghost that will play PlayStation games for you when you get stuck www.eurogamer.net/sony-has-pat...
January 6, 2026 at 9:27 PM
I wonder if this'll be like Amazon Go and actually just be overseas workers playing games better than you.
It was and always will be those damn apes.
Quote this with your favourite game from 1999 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...
- PSA: Metal Gear Solid and Half-Life were 1998 -
Localisations/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
- PSA: Metal Gear Solid and Half-Life were 1998 -
January 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
It was and always will be those damn apes.
How can Signalis only be 3 years old when I've been thinking about it for at least 10?
SIGNALIS was released 3 years ago today.
It still feels like a dream that people still play,
discuss and create fanart of our game today ✨
Thank you for your support throughout the years!
It still feels like a dream that people still play,
discuss and create fanart of our game today ✨
Thank you for your support throughout the years!
October 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
How can Signalis only be 3 years old when I've been thinking about it for at least 10?
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If you're an #indiedev with a game featuring in #steamnextfest let me know!
IM GONNA PLAY THEM ALL!
.....I HOPE!
IM GONNA PLAY THEM ALL!
.....I HOPE!
The one and only #SteamNextFest starts next week...and we've challenged Jules to play EVERY new game demo on Steam (there are literally thousands lol, good luck mate...)
We'll be live for a few hours every day on YT, Twitch and X - times below - come say hey!
@retr0j.bsky.social
We'll be live for a few hours every day on YT, Twitch and X - times below - come say hey!
@retr0j.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
If you're an #indiedev with a game featuring in #steamnextfest let me know!
IM GONNA PLAY THEM ALL!
.....I HOPE!
IM GONNA PLAY THEM ALL!
.....I HOPE!
Mad that red curtains now immediately make me think Miss Piggy is on Rogan.
October 6, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Mad that red curtains now immediately make me think Miss Piggy is on Rogan.
German officials have been notified of my and @retr0j.bsky.social 's arrival. Government sources say we have some amazing exclusives to reveal and I can neither confirm nor deny.
Our official post show, FGS Live From gamescom, directly follows the Future Games Show on August 20, and is hosted by our very own @nathan-byrne.bsky.social & @retr0j.bsky.social!
Expect...
🎞️More exclusive trailers
🎮Gaming news direct from gamescom
🎤Dev interviews
Expect...
🎞️More exclusive trailers
🎮Gaming news direct from gamescom
🎤Dev interviews
August 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
German officials have been notified of my and @retr0j.bsky.social 's arrival. Government sources say we have some amazing exclusives to reveal and I can neither confirm nor deny.
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What do Contraband and Bambi's mum have in common? 🤔
@nathan-byrne.bsky.social brings you the biggest news stories in gaming this week...
@nathan-byrne.bsky.social brings you the biggest news stories in gaming this week...
August 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
What do Contraband and Bambi's mum have in common? 🤔
@nathan-byrne.bsky.social brings you the biggest news stories in gaming this week...
@nathan-byrne.bsky.social brings you the biggest news stories in gaming this week...
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Recently I had an absolutely fantastic time on @futuregamesshow.bsky.social filming a gaming quiz show!
Filming with the team was an absolute joy, everyone was amazing, and I'd happily do it all again! 🧡
Thank you for having me!!
youtu.be/lD068W294aY?...
Filming with the team was an absolute joy, everyone was amazing, and I'd happily do it all again! 🧡
Thank you for having me!!
youtu.be/lD068W294aY?...
We Barely Survived This Video Game Quiz | featuring ROSIE CADDICK!
YouTube video by FGS
youtu.be
August 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Recently I had an absolutely fantastic time on @futuregamesshow.bsky.social filming a gaming quiz show!
Filming with the team was an absolute joy, everyone was amazing, and I'd happily do it all again! 🧡
Thank you for having me!!
youtu.be/lD068W294aY?...
Filming with the team was an absolute joy, everyone was amazing, and I'd happily do it all again! 🧡
Thank you for having me!!
youtu.be/lD068W294aY?...
Going to tell my kids this was Silent Hill 2.
July 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Going to tell my kids this was Silent Hill 2.
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I think this quiz broke me. I grew hair and lost it again. I was sick on my shirt from laughter and frustration.
All in all. Good watch!
All in all. Good watch!
We decided to make a video game quiz show. You know, like on telly and that.
It was 1000% more unhinged than we intended.
Play along and see how well you do: youtu.be/Mm1d0ODlCNY
(SPOILER: you will be better than us.)
It was 1000% more unhinged than we intended.
Play along and see how well you do: youtu.be/Mm1d0ODlCNY
(SPOILER: you will be better than us.)
This gaming quiz show BROKE us!
YouTube video by FGS
youtu.be
June 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I think this quiz broke me. I grew hair and lost it again. I was sick on my shirt from laughter and frustration.
All in all. Good watch!
All in all. Good watch!
Living my Simon Amstell dreams of hosting a quiz show so unhinged that we broke @retr0j.bsky.social
We decided to make a video game quiz show. You know, like on telly and that.
It was 1000% more unhinged than we intended.
Play along and see how well you do: youtu.be/Mm1d0ODlCNY
(SPOILER: you will be better than us.)
It was 1000% more unhinged than we intended.
Play along and see how well you do: youtu.be/Mm1d0ODlCNY
(SPOILER: you will be better than us.)
This gaming quiz show BROKE us!
YouTube video by FGS
youtu.be
June 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Living my Simon Amstell dreams of hosting a quiz show so unhinged that we broke @retr0j.bsky.social
Love when a new console comes out and you get genuinely tempted to pay £60 for a game you wouldn't pay £5 for on any other console.
June 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Love when a new console comes out and you get genuinely tempted to pay £60 for a game you wouldn't pay £5 for on any other console.
Got the Switch 2 + Bichon bundle.
June 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Got the Switch 2 + Bichon bundle.
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RIP the Black Panther video game 🪦
Our @nathan-byrne.bsky.social has all the gaming news you missed this week!
Our @nathan-byrne.bsky.social has all the gaming news you missed this week!
May 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
RIP the Black Panther video game 🪦
Our @nathan-byrne.bsky.social has all the gaming news you missed this week!
Our @nathan-byrne.bsky.social has all the gaming news you missed this week!
Brand new video up on the @futuregamesshow.bsky.social YouTube channel. A deep dive into the secret formula behind Nintendo's genius.
Link below. 👇🏻
Link below. 👇🏻
May 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Brand new video up on the @futuregamesshow.bsky.social YouTube channel. A deep dive into the secret formula behind Nintendo's genius.
Link below. 👇🏻
Link below. 👇🏻
My brain has only just repaired itself post Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.
Reviews are in for roguelike puzzler Blue Prince — which was revealed during last year’s Spring Showcase — and it's now the highest-rated game of 2025!!🔎
IGN - 9/10
Eurogamer - 5/5
GamesRadar - 4/5
Metro - 4/5
PC Gamer - 92%
Metacritic - 92
@dogubomb.bsky.social @blueprincegame.bsky.social
IGN - 9/10
Eurogamer - 5/5
GamesRadar - 4/5
Metro - 4/5
PC Gamer - 92%
Metacritic - 92
@dogubomb.bsky.social @blueprincegame.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
My brain has only just repaired itself post Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.
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Our lovely @nathan-byrne.bsky.social investigates what happened to Concord in his 2024 review: https://buff.ly/3BuKUyt
Watch the full video on the FGS YouTube Channel.
Watch the full video on the FGS YouTube Channel.
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buff.ly
January 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Our lovely @nathan-byrne.bsky.social investigates what happened to Concord in his 2024 review: https://buff.ly/3BuKUyt
Watch the full video on the FGS YouTube Channel.
Watch the full video on the FGS YouTube Channel.