Scanlines’ Journal
Lawrence 'Scanlines' LichfieldLong-form reviews about games new and old, gaming culture, hardware and retrospectives. This is a personal Substack, not a brand or media outfit.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 130 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 3 days ago |
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Video Game Enemies I Could Beat In A Fight*
*Also includes enemies that would put me in a body bag.
One of the foundational concepts in most video games is the power fantasy. You: the player, get to control a powerful hero, an exceptional individual with the ability to command armie...
5 Ideas To Revitalise The FPS Genre
The First-Person Shooter genre is one that’s close to my heart; along with Strategy & Tactics, I consider the FPS to be my favourite genre of video games and my enjoyment of these games has been well-documented during my time on Substack wi...
Every N64 FPS #4: Duke Nukem 64
It’s been a while!
Rest-assured, as you can see, my Every N64 FPS series is alive and well for those of you following. We’re now reaching the end of 1997 and onto a pair of PC ‘ports’ that actually deviate from the MS DOS source material,...
Is The Switch 2 Worth It Yet?
On the 5th of June 2025 the Nintendo Switch 2 was finally unleashed on the world after months of leaked specs and bodged together mock-ups based on accessory dimensions and patents. Last June was a time I already hold a bit of nostalgia for...
Wombo Combo 3: Bygone Eras Edition
They say that good things come in twos, like a pair of trainers, the two good Metroid Prime games and of course: breasts. But I’m not talking about breasts today, I’m here to talk about something a Nintendo fan actually gets to touch: new S...
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