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2nd Mar 2026 By Scott

Contra (NES, 1988) — Classic Run-and-Gun Co-op

Konami’s Contra is the distilled essence of late‑80s arcade action brought into the living room: frantic, precise, brutally fair, and built around two‑player cooperation. I grew up tossing quarters into arcade cabinets and then sweating through NES sessions of this one — here’s why it still hums in my memory.

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2nd Mar 2026 By Paul

Early Access Games: Do They Work?

Early Access can be a brilliant tool for developers and players — or a slow-motion disaster. As someone who grew up watching games evolve from cartridge updates to internet-fed betas, I’ll break down what makes Early Access succeed or fail, how to evaluate projects, and how to support games without getting burned.

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2nd Mar 2026 By Paul

Is gaming dead? No it is not!

Gaming isn’t dead — it’s changing. From arcade quarters to cloud saves, the medium keeps bending around new tech, new audiences, and the same reasons we played as kids: challenge, discovery, and the joy of play.

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2nd Mar 2026 By Will

On Empty Pages and Little Pauses

There’s a kind of soft, domestic magic in the spaces where nothing obvious is happening — the blank page, the quiet corner of the afternoon, the pause between tasks. I like to think of those moments as small rooms we can step into for a minute or two, not to fill but to notice.

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26th Feb 2026 By Gordon

The Simple Jacket Spud

A jacket spud is the perfect, unfussy vehicle for big flavour: crisp, salty skin and a fluffy, steaming interior. This guide gives you reliable techniques for a flawless baked potato every time — oven, microwave-assisted, and air fryer methods — plus topping ideas and troubleshooting tips.

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26th Feb 2026 By Jordan

Survivor Hits Season 50: A Milestone for Reality TV Endurance

Survivor celebrating Season 50 isn’t just a number — it’s a testament to a format that continues to reshape how we think about competition, storytelling, and television seriality. Here’s a look at why the show still matters, how it’s evolved, and what Season 50 could mean for long-time fans and new viewers alike.

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26th Feb 2026 By Riley Nova

The Black Knight Satellite: Earth's Silent, Shadowy Companion?

A patchwork of radio reports, grainy photos and a NASA spacewalk that lost a blanket—over decades these pieces have been stitched into a single, irresistible story: an unidentified object, nicknamed the Black Knight, has orbited Earth for decades, maybe centuries. But is it an alien sentinel, a string of misunderstandings, or something more mundane?

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18th Feb 2026 By Gordon

Beef vs. Buffalo: Why Buffalo Often Wins on the Health Front

Beef and buffalo (bison) both bring big flavour to the plate, but they don’t hit your body the same way. If you love red meat yet care about health, cooking with buffalo is one of the smartest shifts you can make. Let’s break down the real differences—fat, protein, nutrients, and how to cook each cut so it actually tastes fantastic.

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17th Feb 2026 By Jordan

PLUR1BUS — A Spoiler-Free Look

PLUR1BUS is a show that invites you to pay attention. This piece stays deliberately spoiler-free while unpacking how the series works: its storytelling choices, the performances that hold it together, and the craft that gives it shape.

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