James Batchelor

Another author intro thing from Instagram I wanted to share here. More of my fives at www.instagram.com/p/DbtryIIjsi...

First review in for Curse of Resthaven - and it's lovely! So pleased for the Hilltop team.

Top tips for MCM Comic-Con: 1. Leave early 2. Beware photobombers

Some day, I'll have a table on Writers' Block at @mcmcomiccon.bsky.social (Until then, please come to my first book signing at Writefest in Colchester on Saturday, November 7. tinyurl.com/writefest) #mcmlondoncomiccon #mcmwritersblock #authorgoals

I'm hosting the Career Fair stage at MCM Comic Con this weekend. If you pass by, come and say hi (not while I'm *on* stage, of course)

Starting to feel quite targeted in terms of the IP the industry just gives up on. Anyone else got favourites they want to break free from the Raiders Warehouse of IP Hoarding?

Froggy Hates Snow is a finalist for the Excellence In Game Design award at @devgamm.bsky.social So pleased for the game's solo developer Serge! Thoroughly deserved. 🤞for November!

Can't believe it's only a week until launch! If you haven't already played the demo on Steam, please check it out.

Finished my replay of Majora's Mask. Still a standout entry in the series, would love to see it get the Switch 2 remake treatment (Side note: is it November 5th yet?)

Let's honour BioWare's legacy: what's your favourite BioWare game of all time? (And why is it Mass Effect 2?)

Heartbreaking. While I haven't engaged with their games in quite the same way since Mass Effect 3, BioWare is one of those storied developers that genuinely made an impact on this industry and myself (I even started preparing an application to work there once). Really hope the affected get support

Want to experience the impeccable Autumn vibes? Be sure to check out the #SteamNextFest demo

I know we're all excited for the Ocarina Remake rendition of Gerudo Valley, but how have I never heard the Smash Ultimate version until today? This, as the youths say, slaps. Nintendo, get this shit on the Music app pronto! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKuN...

Thank you to everyone who's been spreading the word and helping Curse of Resthaven approach this wishlist milestone. Let's see if it can get there before launch next week!

Working at MCM Comic-Con this weekend. Asked my daughter if I could take my Switch 2. Daughter: "No, I need it for Pokopia" Me: "Okay, no problem" Me internally: youtu.be/XIUB5-uUENg?...

Steam Next Fest has begun! Start your investigation into the dark forces behind the Curse of Resthaven in our expanded demo, and continue where you left off when the game launches on October 29

It's fun signing off various PR emails, social posts and other messaging for Curse of Resthaven with 'Good luck, Govenor' (becaus you play the newly-appointed governor of the island) ...but I do worry that, because I'm a Brit, people think it's all Cockney. 'Good luck, guvnah!'

“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow” — Melody Beattie In Curse of Resthaven, YOU need to make sense of the past after witnessing death and disaster today (well, day six). Can you even reach tomorrow? #MondayMotivation #CurseOfResthaven

Continuing my Majora's replay. After dealing with the faff of the item-demanding gibdos beneath the well, I'm very much looking forward to the Ocarina remake using the Wild era's inventory-on-a-line system!

The island is waiting. The curse is spreading. Two weeks remain...

Genuinely never noticed how ugly the tie from Goldeneye is. I even watched the film a few weeks back!

A huge thanks to all who commented (or gave me a polite 'no comment') As you can imagine, it's hard to get people to go on record with stuff like this. Sometimes I wish the industry could be light-hearted enough for companies to say "Aren't Rockstar bastards, eh? They've buggered up November!"

IsitNovember5thyet? IsitNovember5thyet?

Happy #WishlistWednesday everyone! You know the drill by now...

Another fun and very much needed D&D session tonight

Quick, stop what you're doing and tune into the Cozy After Dark showcase for a fresh look at Curse of Resthaven, narrated by game director Scott Christian of @playhilltop.bsky.social

“Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen” ― Dr. Sukhraj Dhillon (Unless you're on the sixth day of Curse Of Resthaven. Something distinctly not wonderful happens then) #MondayMotivation #CurseOfResthaven

When you get assigned your favourite role in @townofsalem1.bsky.social / @townofsalem2.bsky.social #TheTraitors

To this day, I've still never taken time off work specifically to play a video game - at launch or at any other time. Maybe I should do it for Ocarina...🤔

Stop what you're doing and go play the new Curse of Resthaven demo (or at least download it for tonight!) This is essentially the opening hours of the game, and you can continue your eldritch investigation at launch. Don't sleep on this on. It's something special!

Cool to be featured in the CBC next to killer narrative games being made by fellow Toronto indies. Our team is 5 people. Not going to make a AAA GTA 6-killer. What we CAN make are specific, personal games. Something I love about indies broadly, and something that 🇨🇦 teams seem to be extra good at.

For those mourning the loss of Ugly Pigeon in The Witcher 3 Remastered, fear not - i spotted Ugly Bat instead!

⚠️ Reminder ⚠️ You have until this Thursday (October 8) to complete the current demo for Curse of Resthaven. Doing so will unlock 💰️ 1000 gold 💪 any skill points you earned in the final game New demo launches this Thurs, and save files will carry over to the full game

So proud to see Curse of Resthaven in the upcoming Cozy After Dark showcase. It's undeniably horror-themed, but not in a way that'll have you cowering behind your gaming chair (check out the demo and you'll see what we mean!) Can't wait to see the other games on display here!

I love playing Pokémon with my daughter. Really, really hope Winds & Waves has co-op

Spooky season has begun. Swap horror for page-turning thrills with my urban fantasy duo: Wandless and Blow The House Down. Whether you want a witch on the run or a 'Snow White meets Snatch' caper (or both!), I've got you covered. Links to buy at www.jamesbatchelor.me

The #SteamAutumnSale is now on! Start your weekend the right way and save up to 50% on these Bandidos Bargains Find them all here: store.steampowered.com/publisher/di...

“There are good indies, and there are timeless indies” This $%^&ing rules. Beaming at @lejenk603.bsky.social preview of Resthaven. Certainly helps quiet the anxiety demons as we head into Next Fest and launch October 29! Read the issue cover to cover, and subscribe to Indie Corner. They’re great.

My son had *finally* stopped playing this game. He was trying new things. Why? Why would you do this to me, Coffee Stain?

Your niece is missing, and somebody in Resthaven knows what happened. Over 20 suspects. Multiple culprits across multiple timelines. Six days. Can you uncover the truth? Wishlist and play the demo now! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

Happy Witcher 3 Remastered Day, everyone! (Especially if you, like me, had a mild panic attack when your save file didn't show up at first)