Like most journalists, I have a lot of ideas for fun things I can’t always sell so Substack (I have two: one focusing on journalism and articles and another focusing on gaming lore) is where I like to put these and some of my favourites and linked below:

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows (PS5 Review)

Breaking Down the Religious Horror Behind Silent Hill f

Silent Hill f: Breaking Down the Lore in the Release Date Trailer

My Neighbour Totoro (Theatre Review)

Media Shinto and the Importance of Anime Pilgrimage, Shinto Shrines and Media Collaborations in Modern Japan

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree: The Betrayal of Miquella the Kind

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree: The True Horror of the Abyssal Woods

Bloodborne: From Sacred to Profane: Vicar Amelia, Ludwig and Laurence as Sacred Monstrosities

Silent Hill 2: Remaster, Remake, Revelation?

Watadzumi Jinja: Cultural Appreciation Versus Cultural Vandalism

IRL Nuisance Streamers and the Culture of Disrespect for Clicks

The Theology of Incantation (‘咒’)