Mediavania
Writer
Lawrence 'Scanlines' Lichfield
37 indexed pieces
Writes forScanlines' Journal
Retro
A New Era For The Journal - CEX Box #1
[Unboxing/Announcement] Launching paid subscriptions and a taste of what’s to come.
Art & Music
Rain World Is Like Harsh Noise Music
[Indie Review] Piloting a humble Slugcat through the inhospitable lands of Rain World.
Reviews
A Few Changes
[Publication Update/Maintenance] I’m tired of not appearing on leaderboards and drive-by commentors, it’s time to remedy both.
Reviews
Video Game Enemies I Could Beat In A Fight*
[List] Ranking video game enemies by how likely I am to beat them in single combat.
Reviews
5 Ideas To Revitalise The FPS Genre
[Quick Read] First-Person Shooters are in a slump, here are 5 ways to pull the genre out.
Nintendo
Is The Switch 2 Worth It Yet?
[Quick Read] I bought the Switch 2 at launch, almost 15 months later was it money well spent?
Nintendo
Wombo Combo 3: Bygone Eras Edition
[Double Review] A look at the latest for Switch 2: Star Fox and Splatoon Raiders.
Reviews
Quick Read: No Man's Sky Made Space Fun Again
[Midweek Read] Showing my appreciation as Hello Games' spectacular achievement turns 10.
Nintendo
Quick Read: The Savage Raven by Skull & Co. Neo Grip
[Midweek Read/Mini Review] An ergonomic upgrade for the Switch 2.
Nintendo
This Game Might Go In My Top 10
[Modern Review] Delving back into the Switch library to discover Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Reviews
A Bizarre Horror Staple For Dreamcast
[Casual Review/Anecdote] A look at the odd Dreamcast horror title: Blue Stinger.
Reviews
My Opinion On This Game Did A 180
[Anecdote/Casual Review] The Sega Saturn's mascot 'platformer.'
Reviews
On Game Collectors And My Sega Saturn 'Collection'
[Midweek Read] A look at my Sega Saturn library and why I reject the collector label.
Reviews
You've Never Played Sonic The Hedgehog (On The Master System)
[Retro Review] Reviewing Sonic The Hedgehog... in 8-Bit.
Nintendo
Terrible Sections In Great Games
[List] Those levels, moments or areas in great games that make you think twice about giving it a replay.
Reviews
007 First Light Is Incredible
[Modern Review] Patrick Gibson's Bond delivers the best game I've played in ages.
Reviews
The Greatest Star Wars Game Ever Made II
[May the 4th Special Part 2] Knights of the Old Republic's enigmatic sequel.
Reviews
Ranking The Golden Age of Star Wars Games
[List] There are many great Star Wars games of the late 90's and 2000's but which are the best?
Xbox
The Greatest Star Wars Game Ever Made I
[May the 4th Special] Reviewing one half of my favourite RPG ever made.
Reviews
The Game Where Brosnan Played 007 One Last Time
[Retro Review] A look back on the deeply flawed 007 Everything Or Nothing.
Nintendo
Every N64 FPS #1: Turok: Dinosaur Hunter
[Every N64 FPS] The start of a new series and the birth of a classic trilogy.
Reviews
Best Of Britain: The 10 Greatest Video Games Developed In The UK
[List] Picking out a top 10 from the UK's storied games industry.
PC Gaming
Waging War In HOI4's Insanely Popular Fallout Mod
[Modern Review] Reforming Mexico in Old World Blues.
Reviews
The Greatest Bond Game Ever?
[Retro Review] Looking back at 007 Nightfire for the GameCube, PS2 and Xbox.
