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Who we are
A gaming blog with taste (and receipts)
We play to the credits, then we write
Every review starts with a full playthrough — no 40-minute demo hot takes. Founded in 2019 above a bubble-tea shop on Rivington Street, our editors log 25+ hours before a score goes live so the verdict actually holds up.
Guides that respect your time
Boss stuck on phase three? Our walkthroughs jump straight to the fix — tested builds, timestamped video clips and copy-paste loadouts. Readers save an average of two hours per stuck section, and yes, we update them on patch day.
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★★★★★"The Ember Warden guide got me past a wall I'd been stuck on for a week. Timestamped clips are a lifesaver."
★★★★★"Finally a review site that finishes games before scoring them. Their Astral Drift verdict was spot on."
★★★★★"The indie spotlights introduced me to Moss & Meadow, now my favourite cosy game. Great taste, no hype."
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Frequently asked questions
Are your reviews sponsored?
Never. We buy most games ourselves and mark any review copies clearly at the top of the article. Scores are decided after a full playthrough, and no publisher sees a review before it goes live.
How often do you publish?
Three to four posts land every week — usually a headline review on Tuesday, a guide midweek and an indie spotlight on Friday. The members' newsletter rounds everything up each Sunday morning.
Can I pitch a guest article?
Yes, we love fresh voices. Send a short outline and a writing sample through the contact form below. We pay £120 per accepted feature and reply to every pitch within five working days.
Which platforms do you cover?
PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch, with a soft spot for handhelds and cosy indies. If a game is only on itch.io but it's brilliant, it still gets a spotlight here.
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