Author: Tim Browne

Video games

No, EA Probably Won’t Make Battlefront 3

Star Wars Battlefront II had a rough launch in 2017. The game was heavily criticised for tying core gameplay progression to loot boxes and quickly became the industry’s tipping point for backlash against microtransactions.

Developer DICE eventually overhauled the progression system, making everything unlockable through gameplay. But the damage was done. EA’s reputation took a massive hit, and for many players, trust was broken.

It wasn’t until 2020 that Battlefront II ended its live service run not with a whimper, but with a final update that was widely praised by its community. In 2021, the game saw a surprising resurgence in players. Even more impressively, it broke its own peak player count twice in 2025.

So that begs the question: has EA earned back the goodwill and is it finally time for a Battlefront III?
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Video games

Why the “Iron Triangle” Doesn’t Work for Video Games

If you’ve ever played a game that looked great on paper but just didn’t hit right, you’re not alone. Behind the scenes, game development teams use project management tools to plan and deliver games. One of the oldest and most common is the Iron Triangle a model that balances Time, Cost, and Scope (or sometimes Quality, depending on who you ask). Continue reading Why the “Iron Triangle” Doesn’t Work for Video Games

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Doctor Who, Film and TV, Reviews

[Video] Graded | Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 6: The Interstellar Song Contest

Doctor Who is one of my favourite TV Shows of all time and I’ve wanted to write reviews for a long time. I decided to try something different and use my voice this time. This is my first time doing a voiceover review but I hope my voice isn’t too jarring, please feel free to give it a watch. Continue reading [Video] Graded | Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 6: The Interstellar Song Contest

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Reviews, Video games

Age of Empires 2: The Three Kingdoms, First Impressions

Age of Empires II has been a cornerstone of my gaming life.

It was a crucial part of my childhood and remains a title I keep coming back to, even decades later. Since the release of the Definitive Edition in 2019, we’ve seen several expansions breathe new life into this classic but the recent release of The Three Kingdoms promises to be the biggest update since The Conquerors, which came out over twenty five years ago.

As someone who plays Age of Empires II regularly and follows the game’s evolution closely, I wanted to share my thoughts on this new expansion, how it compares to those that came before, and whether it’s worth the £15 price tag. Continue reading Age of Empires 2: The Three Kingdoms, First Impressions

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Hololive, Vtubing

Saying Goodbye to Gawr Gura – The Face of a Generation

On May 1st, 2025, Gawr Gura will graduate from Hololive, words that have shaken not only the Hololive community, but the wider VTubing world as well.

Since her debut in September 2020, Gura has been the face of VTubing, a symbol of its explosive global rise and mainstream recognition. But now, the time has come for her to leave this chapter behind and, as she herself might put it, return to the ocean. Continue reading Saying Goodbye to Gawr Gura – The Face of a Generation

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Hololive, Vtubing

A farewell to Nanashi Mumei

Nanashi Mumei will graduate from Hololive on April 28th, 2025.
She originally debuted in August 2021 as part of Hololive Council, alongside Tsukumo Sana, Ceres Fauna, Ouro Kronii, and Hakos Baelz—with Sana and now Mumei being the first two members of Council to graduate.

On March 27th, 2025, Mumei announced her upcoming graduation, citing internal misalignments and chronic health issues as the reasons for her departure. Mumei has long battled a chronic cough, which unfortunately has limited her ability to work and stream as much as she may have wished during her time with Hololive.

As she prepares to say farewell, let’s take a moment to look back on Mumei’s time in Hololive and celebrate everything she accomplished. Continue reading A farewell to Nanashi Mumei

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