Jon Richter
Why Quake is still alive and kicking (and screaming, and blasting you with rockets) 25 years later
A discussion of why Quake is still a revered classic, and why its 25th anniversary Remastered edition is an essential purchase for gamers.
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Jon Richter
- Jun 28, 2020
- 7 min
The Trouble With Remakes (including Final Fantasy VII)
This week I’ve been trying to force myself to play FFVII Remake... why am I forcing myself to do something that's supposed to be fun?
Jon Richter
- Jun 21, 2020
- 3 min
Book Review: Complete Darkness (by Matt Adcock)
Complete Darkness tells the story of Cleric20, a hedonistic tough guy who might be the only person able to save a post-apocalyptic London...
Jon Richter
- Jun 14, 2020
- 4 min
My Crazy Experience of a White Collar Boxing Match (and how it inspired my latest book)
When a work colleague suggested signing up for a match, it felt like a great opportunity to do something outside of my comfort zone...
Jon Richter
- Jun 7, 2020
- 7 min
Author Q&A: Michelle Morgan
This week I'm debuting... a Q&A with a fellow writer, in this case the infuriatingly talented Michelle Morgan...
Jon Richter
- May 31, 2020
- 3 min
Book Review: Perdition's Child (by Anne Coates)
My focus in this week’s post is Perdition’s Child, the fourth book in the Hannah Weybridge thriller series, written by Anne Coates...
Jon Richter
- May 24, 2020
- 6 min
What Cyberpunk 2077 Needs To Do To Be A True Genre Classic
For today’s blog post, I thought I’d talk about what Cyberpunk 2077 needs to do if it is to qualify as a true great...
Jon Richter
- May 17, 2020
- 4 min
Malaphors: When Phrases Collide
I thought I might forego my usual dark and sinister content and try to cheer you all up… so here are my top ten malaphors!!
Jon Richter
- May 11, 2020
- 3 min
Book Review: The Last Gladiator (by Daniel Ottalini)
... unique setting: an alternate history, steampunk imagining of a Roman empire that never fell, complete with robotic mecha-gladiators!
Jon Richter
- May 3, 2020
- 4 min
Fantasy or Science Fiction? Special Guest Post By Don Hartshorn
...a debate that has been raging longer than the Battle of Winterfell: what exactly is the difference between fantasy and sci-fi??
Jon Richter
- Apr 26, 2020
- 12 min
Pathologic 2: The First Truly Literary Video Game?
Within a couple of hours, I realised that the game is incredible, and is also the best-written, most truly literary game I have ever played.
Jon Richter
- Apr 20, 2020
- 4 min
Book Review: The Legacy Of Old Gran Parks (by Isobel Blackthorn)
I went into The Legacy Of Old Gran Parks completely blind, but after the blistering opening I knew I was in for a ghoulish thrill-ride!
Jon Richter
- Apr 13, 2020
- 10 min
What is Cyberpunk?
Cyberpunk is a sub-genre of science fiction that features advanced science and technology in an urban, dystopian future...
Jon Richter
- Apr 6, 2020
- 10 min
The Fishery - a short thriller about meth, malice, and mackerel
I keep my hand clamped tightly over my nose, but the stink still finds its way into my nostrils like an exploring tentacle.
Jon Richter
- Mar 30, 2020
- 7 min
Why I Never Grew Out Of Watching Professional Wrestling
Like a lot of people, I used to love watching ‘the wrestling’ when I was younger, and was enthralled by the antics of the performers...
Jon Richter
- Mar 23, 2020
- 10 min
Why I Can't Wait For Elden Ring, And Why From Software Are Making The World's Best Video Games
The Soulsborne games are certain to go down as revered cornerstones of the video gaming medium in years to come.
Jon Richter
- Mar 16, 2020
- 9 min
What Happens When You Get Your Book Published?
A lot of advice online seems to focus on ‘how to get your book published’ but I can't find a great deal that talks about what happens next..
Jon Richter
- Mar 9, 2020
- 9 min
5 Horror Masterpieces That Have Influenced My Writing
I’m going to launch into five dark works (encompassing books, movies and video games) that have made a huge impact on me…
Jon Richter
- Mar 2, 2020
- 9 min
Two More Unsolved Mysteries: Lord Lucan & Spring-Heeled Jack
Join me as we delve into two more of the world’s most famous unsolved mysteries…
Jon Richter
- Feb 24, 2020
- 7 min
Five amazing new technology advances that have inspired me… to write creepy stories
Today I am delighted to announce that my next novel, the cyberpunk thriller London 2039: Auxiliary, is now available for pre-order...