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James Wilson

James (he/him) is a sci-fi and fantasy author from rural England who loves baking, going to the cinema, and all things nerdy. He harbours a deep love of deck builders, RPGs, and any game where he can build some form of strategy that breaks the game ad infenitum

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Take your first peek at Cleared Hot’s second chapter

James Wilson Jul 27, 2026 0

The second campaign of explosive helicopter action game Cleared Hot has been shown off with several new images. Before we get into details on the upcoming campaign, it's worth noting that the developer has - as promised - announced that…

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Marvel-ous Spells – 5 Cards to Consider for your 99 in Marvel Super Heroes

James Wilson Jul 27, 2026 0

Despite what some players will have you believe, Commander isn’t just about your commander, there’s another 99 cards in your deck that you need to consider. Marvel Super Heroes is a legendary-heavy set, which makes sense given its theming,…

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Arashi Gaiden delivers Quick-Witted Ninja Slipping

James Wilson Jul 22, 2026 0

Do you want to know what's satisfying? A simple concept executed to the top tier of its potential. When you sit there and look at a piece of media and go “You know what? No notes.” That is what Arashi Gaiden hits for me, gameplay-wise at…

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It’s Time to “Suffer” on Switch! – The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is…

James Wilson Jul 21, 2026 0

The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is now available on the Nintendo Switch family of consoles! Set in a dark medieval fantasy world, The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante originally launched on Steam back in 2021, before dropping on the…

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Haste – Pure Addictive Speed

James Wilson Jul 16, 2026 0

Haste is a game I've been following for a while, ever since I saw early footage of its development on TikTok. If it wasn't for copyright infringement, I'd say the best way to sum Haste up was “Gotta Go Fast”. Haste has such a Sonic…

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…and DRAW! – 5 Cards to put in your “Draw” Commander Deck

James Wilson Jul 13, 2026 0

One of the beautiful things about a game like Magic, especially in more free-form variants like Commander, is that there are plenty of ways to win. You wanna go the classic route and just (magically) punch people in the face? Great. Want to…

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Dorfromantik’s next board game iteration takes us to sunny shores in South Seas

James Wilson Jul 7, 2026 0

Dorfromantik have announced a new version of their hit board game. Coming in October, it'll give us the chance to set sail to the gorgeous South Seas! For anybody unfamiliar, Dorfromantik is a cosy tile-based "puzzle" game produced by…

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Planeswalker’s Rucksack – Essential Accessories for Playing Commander

James Wilson Jul 5, 2026 0

So, you’ve started playing Commander. I’m sure that sentence makes this article feel like an intervention but nope, I’m with you all the way! As one of the most popular ways to play Magic, you’re joining a huge community, and it’s not…

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Coffee Talk Tokyo makes for a Hearty Brew

James Wilson Jun 30, 2026 0

Have you ever wanted to just run away and open a cafe in a new city? I will offer you a word of warning now, if the answer to that is even slightly affirmative, Coffee Talk Tokyo may drag you down that rabbit hole quicker than you thought.…

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Commanders Assemble! – 5 Commanders to Consider from Magic’s Marvel Set

James Wilson Jun 29, 2026 0

Marvel is back in Magic as Marvel Super Heroes drops as the most recent set for the game. Now, we can talk all day about Universes Beyond, how healthy it is for the game, and if we really agree with the future plans for a 50/50…

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People of Note – Making All the Right Noises?

James Wilson Jun 24, 2026 0

I'm a big fan of musicals. To me, nearly anything can be improved by throwing a song into it at random intervals. It's a good job I think that way, because otherwise, I'd be having a terrible time with People of Note. People of Note is…

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Dead by Daylight has dropped a huge content roadmap at their 10th anniversary stream

James Wilson Jun 15, 2026 0

Dead by Daylight hosted its 10th anniversary live stream yesterday, celebrating its monumental achievement as a frontrunner in the asymmetrical multilayer genre. The fan event streamed from Montreal's Old Port and featured a huge variety of…

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June 2026’s Nintendo Direct Reveals Loads of Exciting News – Here are Our Top 5!

James Wilson Jun 10, 2026 0

Nintendo have just streamed their latest Direct, seemingly to coincide with the wonderful Summer Game Fest we’ve been experiencing over this weekend. If you don’t have time to sit down for an hour and watch the whole thing, let me breakdown…

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Joyous News! Mood Swings Launches Later Today!

James Wilson Jun 1, 2026 0

Mark Rosewater’s pet project Mood Swings is going live today! That’s right, the latest (and hopefully greatest) from the head designer of Magic: the Gathering is hitting the Secret Lair store later today. Mood Swings, according to Mark, is…

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Friday the 13th’s Jason Vorhees is the next killer coming to Dead by Daylight

James Wilson May 26, 2026 0

He’s got his timing slightly wrong, but Summer is probably lovely at Camp Crystal Lake. That’s right, Jason is finally slashing his way through the fog to join the cast of Dead by Daylight killers. Fans of asymmetric multiplayer horror…

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Grime II – Get Your Hands on This

James Wilson May 26, 2026 0

Grime II is a sequel to Grime, a very well-reviewed game from way back in 2021. I can only judge the original from the bits I see online, but it appears to have earned the praise, so I approached Grime II with a bit of trepidation. I’m a…

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Who Likes Mondays? – Garfield Magic the Gathering Secret Lair Drops Revealed

James Wilson May 18, 2026 0

Maybe Garfield doesn’t hate Mondays after all? As we get closer and closer to the June 15th “Cats Are the Best” superdrop, Wizards of the Coast have announced that three Garfield themed drops will be joining the summer line up! So, let’s…

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Seeing Double with the Duex Max DS External Display

James Wilson May 16, 2026 0

The Duex Max DS External Display certainly meets its initial taglines. The body is lightweight and the overall profile could generously be described as slim. However, the product is not without its issues. For starters, we can go over my…

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Nitro Gen Omega – Go Go Tactical Mech Battles!

James Wilson May 12, 2026 0

AI has taken over the planet. Humanity is on its last legs, stuck in floating havens suspended above the surface. I, however, am controlling a four-person team of pilots stomping around in a vaguely simian robot. This whole apocalypse…

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Subnautica 2 Sails Past 5 Million Wishlists Ahead of Early Access

James Wilson May 12, 2026 0

Subnautica 2 is fast approaching its Early Access launch date, and Unknown Worlds recently announced that it has now gathered over 5 million wishlists. The original game launched out of Early Access way back in 2018, and seems to be almost…

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