Gaming editorials, reviews, and features

Posts by Neil Hickton

Back in the mysts of time I learned that computers were more than just typing in "20 goto 10", when my two big brothers clubbed together to buy an Atari 2600. At this point the gamer in me was born. How many hours can you jump on croc heads and swing from vines in Pitfall and pursue the endless AT-AT advances in Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back? I dont know, I lost track of time. Though thirty years later, I awoke to find I'd played on console after console, upgraded and trashed many PCs - All with one aim - to play the best most advanced games money could buy (or at least borrow off my more fortunate mates). My quest continues to find the ultimate video game. Tweet me: @TheBoredGamer

Podcast Special: Exclusive Naughty Dog Interview

June 3, 2013 | in Feature

From Naughty Dog’s Santa Monica headquarters, Jacob Minkoff talks about The Last of Us with Neil Hickton in this special podcast interview

The Last of Us Competition: Take a photo, win goodies!

June 3, 2013 | in Feature

Contract Cordyceps and win prizes!

TIMJ Podcast Episode 9: Gone Bon XOne

May 27, 2013 | in Feature

This month we are joined by Plague inc developer James Vaughan and Tiny Keep developer Phi Dihn. Neil Hickton, Andy Buick and Matt Parker discuss the finer points of Microsoft’s recent Xbox One announcement and start making decisions.

Guns, video-games, children and responsible parenting

May 20, 2013 | in Editorial

Video-games cause all sorts of page grabbing headlines and so do guns. Neil takes a look back at his childhood to try and understand what all the fuss is about.

TIMJ Podcast Episode 8: I’ve been playing FIFA!

May 6, 2013 | in Feature

We’ve not been playing FIFA, well maybe a little, but we needed an excuse for our tardiness!

Crysis 3

April 10, 2013 | in Review

Neil is extracted from his deep slumber to fight the good fight. Is Crysis 3 good enough to keep him awake?

TIMJ Podcast Episode 7: Will the real Slim TIMJ please stand up?

March 25, 2013 | in Feature

Talking, guests, a competition, news, what more could you want from this month’s This is my Joystick podcast?

TIMJ Podcast Episode 6: Love PS4 Ever?

February 26, 2013 | in Feature

We love special guests on podcasts, so much so, we’ve brought you two! Listen now!

TIMJ Podcast Episode 5: Snowpocalypse Now!

January 24, 2013 | in Feature

Neil Hickton and Andy Buick stop making snowmen and Andy Corrigan steps in from the baking heat to talk gaming. Only on the TIMJ Podcast!

TIMJ Podcast Episode 4 part 2: Back to the future!

January 13, 2013 | in Feature

Part 2 of our Xmas & New Year Special!