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Helen Ashcroft

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Helen Ashcroft’s Biography

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I am practically a dinosaur in this industry at 40-something but it does have its advantages. I have been gaming since the days of 8-bit graphics and have a wide range of knowledge across different console generations. I also have teenage children which helps me stay aware of current gaming trends in the younger generation.

Mainly I play sim, sandbox, or strategy games, but I also enjoy a good puzzle game or platformer.

Helen Ashcroft’s Journalist Portfolio

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Dimension 20 Interview: Campaigns, Characters And Embracing The '80s Action Hero

Dimension 20 Interview: Campaigns, Characters And Embracing The '80s Action Hero

I spoke To DM Brennan Lee Mulligan and some of the cast of Dimension 20's Never Stop Blowing Up and wrote up …

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Looking Back On 10 Years Of The Sims 4

Looking Back On 10 Years Of The Sims 4

An analysis of ten years of The Sims 4 and speculating on what the future may hold for the game.

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PowerWash Simulator 2 Review: A Super Soapy Sequel

PowerWash Simulator 2 Review: A Super Soapy Sequel

PowerWash Simulator 2 offers more soap, more swirls, and more fun.

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The Last Caretaker: Seeds Of The Future Quest Walkthrough

The Last Caretaker: Seeds Of The Future Quest Walkthrough

A walkthrough guide for a mid game quest chain in The Last Caretaker.

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Yooka-Replaylee Is A Festive Delight For All Ages

Yooka-Replaylee Is A Festive Delight For All Ages

A sponsored advertorial about Yooka-Replaylee produced using guidelines outlined by the studio.

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Vintage Beef Talks Building A Fully Playable TCG In Minecraft

Vintage Beef Talks Building A Fully Playable TCG In Minecraft

An interview I reached out for with Hermitcraft's Vintage Beef about his fully playable TCG, made from over 1…

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Articles

The Best Town Tunes In Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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By Helen Ashcroft Verified, William Quick, Gabrielle Castania
| TheGamer Verified
One of the most prominent and important features of your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island is setting your town tune, the jingle that plays when you interact with your islanders. Isabelle lets you customize your ACNH tunes, but thinking creatively can be tough if you’re not musically inclined. Even with a seven-second time limit and a limited range of note options, you can still work some impressive musical magic to get your town sounding its best.
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Best Minecraft Seeds For Building In Snowy Biomes

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By Helen Ashcroft Verified
| TheGamer Verified
Minecraft allows you to play in one of an infinite number of randomly generated sandbox worlds. You can take your chances when generating a new world or use a seed code to allow you to explore one which has already been generated and explored by others. Using a seed code gives you the chance to find a world to suit your wants. If you're picturing a winter wonderland, then we've found some seed codes perfect for snowy builds.
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Minecraft: Best Snowy Seeds

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By Helen Ashcroft Verified
| Flipboard
1 day ago Shotlist Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province, southwest China - Dec 22, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Various of sun rise, sea of clouds, natural landscape 2. Aerial shots of cherry blossoms in Jingmai Mountain tea gardens 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xie Yuying, tourist from Hunan Province (ending with shot 4): "It is incredibly beautiful, far beyond what I expected. This has been the biggest highlight of my trip to Pu'er.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I began working in games journalism as a reviewer and features writer for a small site.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. I am that old.

Why did you become a journalist?

I love writing and I love gaming, so it's the perfect match. My role as an editor and trainer also allows me to mentor and guide others.