The complete guide to unlocking all of Forza Horizon 5's creative accolades (from a top 100 player)
Forza Horizon 5 is easily my favourite game of 2021/22, and it contains a comprehensive “accolade” (achievements) system. Earning these accolades improves your global hall of fame ranking, as well as various rewards along the way. However, the Creative category contains many accolades that are seemingly impossible to complete. Here’s how I got them, since I couldn’t find any guides!
The 4 Android games I played far too much of in June
This month I spent 2 weeks on the other side of the world, so was a bit busy for Android gaming! That being said, I still found some time to play a couple of new ones… one of them far more than the others.
How I spent a week in San Francisco, told via Google Maps reviews (part 2/2, 17 reviews)
I recently went to the US for the first time, spending a busy week in New York followed by a more chilled week in San Francisco with my partner. I reviewed many of the places we went to on Google Maps, so here’s a selection of activities / restaurants / landmarks in our last 4 San Francisco days!
How I spent a week in San Francisco, told via Google Maps reviews (part 1/2, 19 reviews)
I recently went to the US for the first time, spending a busy week in New York followed by a more chilled week in San Francisco with my partner. I reviewed many of the places we went to on Google Maps, so here’s a selection of activities / restaurants / landmarks in our first 4 San Francisco days!
How I spent a week in New York City, told via Google Maps reviews (part 2/2, 21 reviews)
I recently went to the US for the first time, spending a busy week in New York followed by the slightly slower week in San Francisco with my partner. I reviewed many of the places we went to on Google Maps, so here’s the highlights of activities / restaurants / landmarks in our last 4 NYC days!
How I spent a week in New York City, told via Google Maps reviews (part 1/2, 20 reviews)
I recently went to the US for the first time, spending a busy week in New York followed by a more relaxed week in San Francisco with my partner. I reviewed many of the places we went to on Google Maps, so here’s a selection of activities / restaurants / landmarks in our first 3 NYC days!
The 4 Android games I played far too much of in May
I have a confession: I’m a mobile gamer. And no, not intense 3D games that can at least claim to be exciting, but mostly incremental / idle games and puzzle games. Assuming you’re not judging my tastes too much, here’s the 4 games I’ve been playing this month.
Why I fell in love with Formula 1, after a lifetime of disliking sport
I’ve spent my entire life disliking sports. Hated doing them at school, couldn’t care less when they were on TV, didn’t see the appeal whatsoever, and at 29 I assumed the appeal was never going to “click”. That was until… Formula 1 became an obsession ~6 months ago. But why?
How I made a LEGO lenticular mosaic of Mario & Luigi (in 2017!)
Waaaay back in 2017, I designed and created a lenticular LEGO mosaic (2 images in 1) of Mario & Luigi, and it’s the only original build I’ve kept! Luckily I still have my notes from the time, so I’m writing them up in case anyone else wants to make something similar.
Kindle Paperwhite 5 review & Paperwhite 3 visual comparison
As must be obvious by now from the many book-related posts on here, I love reading. After using my beloved Paperwhite 3 for 30-60 minutes a day, I decided it was time to treat myself to an upgrade. Before I give the still very capable older Kindle away, here’s a visual comparison!