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Freelance writing: Explainers and list articles for Popverse

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Freelance writing: News, features, reviews and interviews for Polygon

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HBO’s The Last of Us adaptation works best when it apes licensed video games

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10 must-see TV and streaming shows in 2023

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A Christmas Carol proves that redemption is possible for anyone (so long as they’re rich)

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The Death of Superman reminds us that anyone can just up and die – even Superman

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10 scariest horror video games to play this Halloween

23 October 202223 October 2022 Leon Miller

These spine-chilling titles are the perfect way to enjoy the spookiest night of the year. Continue reading 10 scariest horror video games to play this Halloween

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Andor is proof Lucasfilm needs to re-think Star Wars’ approach to The Volume

9 October 202216 November 2022 Leon Miller

Video walls and real-time CG backgrounds are no match for a good location shoot, kid. Continue reading Andor is proof Lucasfilm needs to re-think Star Wars’ approach to The Volume

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Will Avatar: The Way of Water finally deliver the 3D revolution we were promised?

2 October 2022 Leon Miller

Weighing up whether James Cameron’s blockbuster sequel stands a chance of bringing about the lasting change its predecessor failed to deliver. Continue reading Will Avatar: The Way of Water finally deliver the 3D revolution we were promised?

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Marvel 2099: Five behind-the-scenes facts about Marvel’s futuristic imprint

13 September 202213 September 2022 Leon Miller

Celebrate Marvel 2099’s 30th anniversary with this round-up of fun factoids from the mid-90s imprint’s behind-the-scenes history. Continue reading Marvel 2099: Five behind-the-scenes facts about Marvel’s futuristic imprint

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Would you kindly… read about why BioShock’s plot twist is still the best in video game history?

30 August 202230 August 2022 Leon Miller

Unpacking the reasons why BioShock’s plot twist is as powerful today as it was 15 years ago. Continue reading Would you kindly… read about why BioShock’s plot twist is still the best in video game history?

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House of the Dragon is Game of Thrones 2.0 (in a good way)

24 August 2022 Leon Miller

HBO’s new Game of Thrones spinoff reaches the same heights as its predecessor – and might even be on track to surpass it Continue reading House of the Dragon is Game of Thrones 2.0 (in a good way)

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80 years ago, Bambi introduced Disney’s greatest villain – and it’s us

19 August 2022 Leon Miller

Not even the likes of Scar, Jafar, Ursula, or Maleficent are a patch on Bambi’s baddie: humanity itself. Continue reading 80 years ago, Bambi introduced Disney’s greatest villain – and it’s us

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DC keeps “ruining” my favourite superhero father figures (and I am into it)

7 August 2022 Leon Miller

Why it’s a good thing that iconic DC dads Jor-El, Pa Kent and Thomas Wayne aren’t the spotless parental paragons they used to be. Continue reading DC keeps “ruining” my favourite superhero father figures (and I am into it)

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Street Fighter: Nine books (not) written by the World Warriors after the 1994 movie

16 July 202216 July 2022 Leon Miller

A list of made-up memoirs, diaries, and tell-all biographies the characters from 1994’s live-action Street Fighter adaptation could have written (but didn’t). Continue reading Street Fighter: Nine books (not) written by the World Warriors after the 1994 movie

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