A Way Out is an action-adventure game that was released in 2018 for PC, Xbox One and PS4. It has no single-player mode and is only playable using either local or online co-op, both of which employ a split-screen dynamic. The game follows main characters Leo and Vincent as they attempt to escape from prison … Continue reading A Way Out: A Prison Break for Two (Review)
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Paperback Proof Editing: Blindsighted
It’s that time once again. Time to go through a paperback proof copy of my next book – in this case, it’s Blindsighted. I did this with my last book, The Next Stage, and it really helped me pick up on some errors that I had missed entirely when going through my digital drafts. When … Continue reading Paperback Proof Editing: Blindsighted
Friday Restday
Earlier this week, I finished my latest draft of my next book, Blindsighted. Before I did anything more on that novel, I tried to do some further work on Creatures 2. This didn’t go as planned. When I finish a project that I’ve been so into, like a novel draft when I finish, it leaves … Continue reading Friday Restday
Trophies: Yay or Nay?
To platinum, or not to platinum. That is the question - well, it's not really it's just a nice intro to a blog about trophy hunting. For ease of typing I'm going to generalise and call them all trophies. Don't come at me saying the Xbox doesn't have trophies, because we all know they're the … Continue reading Trophies: Yay or Nay?
The Third Draft Continued
It’s Monday again, which means I’m back to going through my latest draft of Blindsighted. Last week, I decided to change the style from third-person to first-person and as much work as that’s created for me, I feel it was the best decision. It now feels a little more personal, and for the story, I’m … Continue reading The Third Draft Continued
Moving House: A Stressful Time
Moving house has often been said to be one of the most stressful things that a person can do in their lifetime. But, when most days are stressful due to a mental health condition, moving house because even more challenging and can almost break you. Alex and I have been going through the process of … Continue reading Moving House: A Stressful Time
A Link to the Past
This morning I started playing the Final Fantasy VII remake, and it got me thinking about how much time I put into the original when it first came out. I also started to think about other games that I’ve spent hundreds of hours playing, games like Skyrim or Sim City. But the game that I … Continue reading A Link to the Past
Changing Perspectives
So, over the weekend, I had a thought… I'm currently going through draft number three of Blindsighted, and over the weekend, I had an idea for something that would perhaps make the story work a little better. This idea means that I not only have to edit the story but also to change it from … Continue reading Changing Perspectives
No One is Going to Steal My Sweetroll (Recipe)
Skyrim. Is there any place where I have spent more time slaying dragons, raiding towns and trying to find a woman named Lydia? It's a huge game with a lot going for it even a decade after its release. in this blog I'll be showing you how to make one of the most well-known deserts … Continue reading No One is Going to Steal My Sweetroll (Recipe)
Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood (Review)
Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood is an action role-playing game that was released on 4th February 2021. It's based on a table-top game and is part of a larger series called World of Darkness. The story follows main character Cahal, an eco-terrorist werewolf (because, why not?) as he's kicked out of his pack and now … Continue reading Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood (Review)
Gareth Ellis - Author 