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    Video Producer

    Jim has adored video games since the Amiga days. He’s an only child, and is old enough to remember when nobody had the internet: that’s probably why he loves single-player games. Story-driven RPGs, vast open-worlds full of cities to explore, triple-A action adventures with bombastic set pieces, driving sims where you can just stick a playlist on and hit the road… if there’s a bit of escapism going with no other humans involved, you’ll probably find it in his Steam library. His favourite series is Assassin’s Creed, but he also loves The Elder Scrolls, Mass Effect, GTA, and The Witcher. He’s been active in the games industry for over a decade, getting his professional start as the video producer at VideoGamer.com under Tom Orry. He’s now the video producer at VG247 under Tom Orry. In the years between those roles he co-founded a production company that made hours and hours of dev diaries, behind-the-scenes videos, and gameplay trailers for dozens of game studios you’ve heard of (and quite a few that you haven’t). When he’s not messing around with video games, he’s obsessing over Star Trek, listening to history books, and tending to an ungrateful cat.

    • What are the best cameos in gaming?

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      We've not had Christmas yet, but we're extremely odd here at VG247.

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      (11)90s THROWBACK Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a course correction, not a reset

      It dials back the bloat, but those seeking to move on from Valhalla may have to wait.

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      HE CAME EARLY What's the best Christmas game? What even IS a Christmas game?

      It's not even halloween yet, but we're extremely efficient here at VG247.

    • Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 has some frame rate issues - but is still an incredible game

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    • What's the best German game, from Germany?

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      And why didn't we do this when Gamescom was actually on? Find out in The Best Games Ever show episode 67!

    • Does Starfield finally give Xbox a killer exclusive?

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    • Does Starfield look good on Xbox Series S?

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      With performance concerns about the game’s 30fps cap, you might be wondering how the Series S holds up.

    • Baldur’s Gate 3 had to be scaled back for the Series S, but the console still has a right to exist

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      Budget hardware means budget compromises, why is this controversial?

    • The best Bethesda games that aren’t Bethesda games

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      If you see it, you can go there. But who does it best? Find out in The Best Games Ever Podcast episode 66!

    • Crimson Desert looks like all your favourite RPGs rolled into one

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    • Baldur's Gate 3 proves David Cage right about LA Noire

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      Heartbreaking: the man had a point.

    • What's the best game where nobody gets killed?

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    • Will Baldur’s Gate 3 be any good on PS5?

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      Squeezing this enormous CRPG onto console will be no easy task.

    • Goldeneye 64: the best game you love despite itself?

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    • Baldur's Gate 3 is great, but can you talk about it at parties?

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    • Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield could be a Barbenheimer moment, but gamers demand blood

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    • What's the best Shameless Rip Off, and why isn't it The Crew Motorfest? The Best Games Ever Podcast Episode 62

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      What's wrong with a little idea theft?

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      You never know what Tom Orry may bring.

    • What's the best game with a Reptile? The Best Games Ever Show episode 60

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    • What's the best game with the worst gimmick? The Best Games Ever Show episode 59

      GIMMICK A BREAK What's the best game with the worst gimmick? The Best Games Ever Show episode 59

      Video games are full of gimmicks, and the bad ones are usually found in bad games. But not always...

    • Disney vs Football: what's the best licensed game ever?

      DISNEY MATTER Disney vs Football: what's the best licensed game ever?

      All the biggest media brands want a slice of the gaming pie. Welcome to The Best Games Ever Show episode 58.

    • What's the best game where you play dead guy? The Best Games Ever Show episode 57

      PLAYING DEAD What's the best game where you play dead guy? The Best Games Ever Show episode 57

      From Manny in Grim Fandango to Reagan and Gorbachev in, uh, Reagan Gorbachev, dead guys have better video game representation than the Welsh

    • Digital Tourism is a huge part of gaming's appeal, but what is the best game for globetrotting?

      TROTTING OFF Digital Tourism is a huge part of gaming's appeal, but what is the best game for globetrotting?

      From Yakuza to Flight Simulator, there are a wealth of options for the couchbound traveller – the Best Games Ever Show episode 56

    • Diablo 4’s $8 Horse Armour is a hell we created for ourselves

      NEIGH CHANCE PAL Diablo 4’s $8 Horse Armour is a hell we created for ourselves

      But what’s the best game with horse armour that isn’t Oblivion? The Best Games Ever Show episode 55

    • Fable 4 is crucial to Xbox’s future, but it could be a Monkey’s Paw moment for fans

      ONCE UPON A TIME Fable 4 is crucial to Xbox’s future, but it could be a Monkey’s Paw moment for fans

      The original Fable trilogy was a product of the right studio, in the right place, at the right time – and that’s hard to replicate.

    • Diablo 4 debate: Does it really need to be an open world MMO?

      DEVIL'S DUE Diablo 4 debate: Does it really need to be an open world MMO?

      Is there such a thing as too much Diablo, and is it a liberty to have a battle pass for a $70 game?

    • Assassin’s Creed: Mirage is forging the best kind of remake

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      A visual and mechanical overhaul of the original, but with an entirely new setting and story? It’s the best of both worlds.

    • Can bad games have good sequels?

      THE OFFSPRING Can bad games have good sequels?

      In contrast to Hollywood, videogames usually improve with every iteration. The Best Games Ever Show Episode 54

    • Metal Gear Solid Δ looks pretty goofy written down, but which games have worse titles?

      SYMBOLIC Metal Gear Solid Δ looks pretty goofy written down, but which games have worse titles?

      What's in a name? Loads, actually. The Best Games Ever Show Episode 53

    • Star Trek: Resurgence Review – A voyage home for 90s nerds

      CALL THE FEDS Star Trek: Resurgence Review – A voyage home for 90s nerds

      Can Telltale alumni transport us back to where no man has gone before, or is this another loveless riff on popular scifi’s heyday?

    • Gingers? In video games? Who allowed this?

      RED HEAD REDEMPTION Gingers? In video games? Who allowed this?

      It's a mutation. It's a very groovy mutation. The Best Games Ever Show Episode 52

    • As Tears of the Kingdom finally arrives, we ask: ‘What’s the best Zelda game that isn’t a Zelda game?’

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      The Legend of Zelda is a hugely influential series, but which of its many copycats is the best? The Best Games Ever Show Episode 51

    • What's the best game that's uncomfortably pro-monarchy? The Best Games Ever Show Episode 50

      ROYAL SHAME What's the best game that's uncomfortably pro-monarchy? The Best Games Ever Show Episode 50

      Hey fellas, is it royalist to build an entire artistic medium around individual power fantasies?

    • Xbox June 11 Showcase: Xbox desperately needs a win that isn’t Starfield

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      Despite having the best value proposition, setback after setback has kept the good ship Xbox stuck in drydock. And that’s not good for anyone.

    • The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood: the Talking Simulator remains gaming’s most exciting genre

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      Ancient gods, secret societies, and designing your own Tarot deck? Devolver really do publish the most interesting stuff.

    • What's the best game with the WORST difficulty spike? The Best Games Ever Show Episode 49

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      Everyone has their own traumatic memory of a really Annoying Bit.

    • Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom still has weapon degradation, but you won’t care

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      Swords don't matter any more: this is an engine of chaos.

    • What's the best game set on a horrible island? The Best Games Ever Show Episode 48

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      The clever subtext here is that the definitive horrible island is Great Britain, hope that helps.

    • Tron: Identity is the perfect Disney universe for Bithell Games to play around in

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      A surprising culmination of everything the studio has been building towards since Thomas Was Alone.

    • VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.47: An Audit of Current Winners and Losers

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    • VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.46: The best game that features a 90s star

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    • The Last of Us on PC is a cruel joke of a port that should not have been released

      WHAT THE 'ELL The Last of Us on PC is a cruel joke of a port that should not have been released

      Bafflingly choppy performance on high-end systems and incessant crashing: why did they bother?

    • VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.45: The best game that's rubbish after ten hours

      STARTER FOR TEN VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.45: The best game that's rubbish after ten hours

      Some games are incredibly front-loaded, but which has the best, er, front?

    • Vampire Survivors absolutely deserved to win Best Game at the BAFTAs

      CASH HAEMO ROYALE Vampire Survivors absolutely deserved to win Best Game at the BAFTAs

      It achieves more with a handful of sprites and some clever psychology than most AAAs do with infinite budgets.

    • The Witcher 3 Next Gen Update: three months on, I’m still not convinced

      IF IT AIN’T BROKE The Witcher 3 Next Gen Update: three months on, I’m still not convinced

      CDPR is future-proofing its flagship games, but at a cost to today’s players.

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