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Paul McNally

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As seen in: The Escapist, Apple News, Apple Podcasts, Medium, MSN, MSN Canada, MSN Money Canada, Nature, The Daily Mirror, Archives of Disease in Childhood, Substack and
Covers:  Gaming news, reviews, playing guides, features and interviews. Also prevalent tech freelancer with expertise in 3D Printers and wider gaming tech including lighting and peripherals.
Editor @ escapistmagazine.com. Not an industry dick. Formerly sport/charity. Views my own, which = correct 🕹Married to the amazing @jodiemcnallyEYF

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Paul McNally’s Biography

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Paul has been around consoles and computers since his parents bought him a Mattel Intellivision. He spent over a decade as editor of popular print-based video games and computer magazines, including a market-leading PlayStation title. Has written gaming content for GamePro, Official Australian Playstation Magazine, PlayStation Pro, Amiga Action, Mega Action, ST Action, GQ, Loaded, and the Daily Mirror. Former champion shoot 'em-up legend

After a spell working in the third sector helping to rais…

Paul McNally’s Journalist Portfolio

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Slipknot’s Clown is building a Minecraft Realm powered by grief, glitches and a refusal to play safe

Slipknot’s Clown is building a Minecraft Realm powered by grief, glitches and a refusal to play safe

Exclusive interview with the founding member of one of the world's biggest rock bands, M Shawn Crahan - or Cl…

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Say hello to Mr Boomshakalaka: Tim Kitzrow on NBA Jam, MFL, and building a new sports universe

Say hello to Mr Boomshakalaka: Tim Kitzrow on NBA Jam, MFL, and building a new sports universe

Exclusive interview with the iconic voice of sports games, Tim Kitzrow

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Michael Mendheim Interview

Michael Mendheim Interview

Exclusive interview with legendary game designer Michael Mendheim on Mutant Football League 2 and his history…

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Kenny Sun (Ball x Pit) Interview

Kenny Sun (Ball x Pit) Interview

Exclusive interview woth the genius behind Ball x Pit, Kenny Sun.

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You’re never too old to go clubbing – Everybody’s Golf is back

You’re never too old to go clubbing – Everybody’s Golf is back

First piece for The Escapist.

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Review: C64-themed retro keyboard from 8BitDo makes your setup sound like a 1980s bedroom - Retro...

Review: C64-themed retro keyboard from 8BitDo makes your setup sound like a 1980s bedroom - Retro...

We often forget when we look down at our keyboards that, while looking more or less as they have since the 19…

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Magic: The Gathering creator’s Vanguard Exiles gets February 2027 release date

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By Paul McNally Verified
| The Escapist Verified
Vanguard Exiles, the strategic auto-battler created in collaboration with Magic: The Gathering designer Richard Garfield, will leave Early Access and launch its full 1.0 version on Steam on February 4, 2027. Developed by independent Australian studio The Tea Division, Vanguard Exiles first appeared as a public demo in August 2024 before entering Steam Early Access in March 2025.
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X Games takes over skate. Season 4 with a new stadium, challenges and rewards

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By Paul McNally Verified
| VideoGamer Verified
You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here The X Games is coming to San Vansterdam as part of skate. Season 4, bringing a complete stadium takeover, new competitive challenges and a collection of exclusive rewards to EA and Full Circle’s skating game.
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Roblox is somehow turning 20 and now its AI can build games from a text prompt

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| GamesHub
Oh are you lot gonna hate this one. First, let’s get the madness out of the way. Roblox is about to turn 20. That’s insanity. It’s gone through the Terrible Twos, the difficult teenage years and now it’s turned into a frat-house jock. Great. What’s next, a manosphere influencer?
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Staff Writer on ST Action magazine in 1990.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I have indeed, when I was a kid.

How is social media changing news?

It's making it more untrustworthy but, in the moment, more essential.