James Batchelor
@James_Batchelor
Comms Manager, @DigitalBandidos | Not-yet-bestselling Author | Also at https://bsky.app/profile/jamesbatchelor.bsky.social Other things: @NVGOTD, @BondBeyondPod
This is an annual reminder that if you: a) Got a Kindle for Christmas b) Already had a Kindle before Christmas c) Detest Kindles but love reading ...you should definitely buy my books jamesbatchelor.me
Great to see the story of Soulstone Survivors explored through my old stomping grounds at @GIBiz. Thanks @LewisPackwood gamesindustry.biz/riding-the-wav…
Been wanting to Replay Morrowind since Skyrim first came out but was already worried it would be too dated. And it is - but it's still brilliant! Thanks to @EddieInzauto for having me on the show open.spotify.com/episode/4xHSHj…
Me watching The Lego Movie for the first time: I'll never be that strict with Lego as a parent Me as a parent: This is Daddy's Lego. It's not for playing, it's for sitting there and looking cool. Go play with your own Lego.
The semi-dynamic duo is back! Great to join @Chris_Dring again for an episode of @thegamebusiness, talking about the biggest games coming out this year (in the absence of GTA 6) Also available on YouTube and all podcasting platforms thegamebusiness.com/p/with-no-gta-…
Cannot wait to see what upcoming gems all you indies have coming in October's Steam Next Fest. We'd love to help highlight as many as we can, so be sure to get your submissions in before August
📢 Calling all indie devs! Submissions for Indie Fan Fest are open! @DigitalBandidos & @indieexchange have partnered up for this brand-new event spotlighting a wide range of indie games. Please submit by August 1st, 2025. ➡️ Submit Your Game Now: mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/indi…
My transition to PR continues: I just sent a press release with all the journalists CC'd instead of BCC'd. Apologies to everyone on that email. Please suggest appropriate punishments if and when you respond
This applies to games backlogs as well, right? Right?!
I've only seen three Denis Villeneuve films but I'm intrigued, bordering on excited, to see what he'll bring to the James Bond films, as you can hear on the latest episode of @bondbeyondpod: bondbeyondpod.tumblr.com/post/787800062…
MCV and Develop were essential records of what was happening in the games industry, particularly in the UK. Happy to help @GameHistoryOrg preserve almost everything we reported on during my eight years there archive.gamehistory.org/folder/9a193e8…
Dear Nintendo, Since we still have a month to wait for Donkey Kong Bananza, now would be the perfect time to quietly add Donkey Kong 64 to the N64 Switch Online app. Thanks in advance.
Okay, DK having a purple rock monster on his shoulder made some sort of sense, but how is Pauline not going to be seriously injured / ripped to shreds as you're punching your way through rock or rolling through the levels?!
My first game launch, and first game credit! It's been a pleasure to work with Game Smithing on the release of Soulstone Survivors, with Digital Bandidos handling publishing on PS5, Xbox and additional PC stores. Congratulations to both the GS and DB teams - we did it!
Congratulations to our partners at Game Smithing on the launch of Soulstone Survivors. It's been great working with you to bring the game to a larger audience via consoles - can't think of a better title for our first full launch!
SQUEAKROSS: HOME SQUEAK HOME Solve picross puzzles to create furniture and use them to decorate the perfect home for a mouse. As featured on @_wholesomegames Direct [ PC, Mac, Switch / 2025 / @alblune ] squeakross.cool
It's the hot Not-E3 take you've all been waiting for! @bondbeyondpod is back as @thatwouldbealex and I share our initial reactions to 007 First Light by @IOInteractive (spoiler: we can't bloody wait!) bondbeyondpod.tumblr.com/post/786067999…
Who else keeps hitting the GameChat button when they mean to press Home? 🤦♂️
Obligatory unboxing pic (Also, the classic Pachter quote about Nintendo fans being willing to buy cardboard holds water - I always feel reluctant to just chuck the box in with the recycling)
