Jamie Matthews

I play games and work in digital marketing. Films, Netflix, Wannabe Youtuber/Streamer.

[Insomniac Games @insomniacgames]

@sonyvita87 The physical version will include a disc in box.

[KevBayliss_VideoGame_Artist @Kev_Bayliss]

Way back in 1996, I was working on Diddy Kong Racing. Probably the most fun I've had in my entire life!
One of the most fun parts was creating animation sequences using the custom made software by Rob Harrison who was one of the lead programmers on the team.
After I gave him a list of features I needed it to have, Robert created a great editor based on a simplified timeline editor similar to what I had previously used in Alias Poweranimator.
Characters, objects and cameras would follow paths that I could draw to create motion, and along those paths I could place 'trigger' events which were usually icons that looked like a musical note or a special effect.
So for instance, during the start sequence when Diddy Kong flies around the famous 'N64' logo high up in the clouds, Diddy Followed a path and as he hit triggers along the way, special sound effects were triggered and twinkle star particles were emitted.
The sky background was simply a spinning cylinder with a basic blue sky texture on it.

However, although it sounds simple, scenes soon became very complicated, and this WIZPIG end sequence after defeating him for the first time was a lot to handle. I made the characters follow paths which ran all over the place triggering sound effects as they ran away from the evil boss!
I had so much fun creating sequences, and doing WIZPIG's VOICE!

But none of this would have been possible without the great work from Rob to give me a great tool to animate those sequences which really brought the game to life!
All of the team worked their asses off in a red hot barn during that summer, but we loved every minute - and it shows in the game!

I remember Chris Stamper being really impressed with the speed we were putting this kind of thing together thanks to the way we were communicating with each other as a team.
But with this particular sequence he wasn't happy when he saw I was building a lighthouse.
I remember him asking why I was wasting memory on graphics because it was in short supply - and everything should be built for a reason. (And quite rightly so)
However, little did he know it would become a rocket ship for Wizpig to launch into space with, and ride around the space racetrack, but he soon found out!

Lee Schuneman did a great job bringing the team together and getting them to trust in his vision of a racing game with an 'adventure' element.
The amazing front end by Johnni Christiensen set it apart from many other games with it's bold use of colour and great cartoony style
And that music you hear is by non other than my best pal David Wise!

What a game!
What a time we had!
We all worked so hard - And some of the team now even work with me at Playtonic Games! (Paul Mountain, John Pegg, Martin Wakely)

#DiddyKongRacing #GameDev #VideoGameHistory #Art #Characterdesign

[cinesthetic. @TheCinesthetic]

One of the best line deliveries ever..

Tim Curry barely holding back laughter and it’s absolutely hilarious.

[Jamie Matthews @exMegaplex]

@WORGODICP Just gotta say awesome you’re back Wings

[Lolcow Live 🐮 @lolcowlive]

Switch 2 GIVEAWAY! (Signed by KEEMSTAR)

To enter
1. (RT) & Like
2. Follow @LolcowAlerts
3. Winner Picked in 48hrs

[Browningtons @Browningtons_]

Its 7/11/25, blessed date

[Jamie Matthews @exMegaplex]

@PlayOverwatch Dva #Overwatch2Sweepstakes

[Dexerto @Dexerto]

Space Marine 2 pays tribute to the late YouTuber TotalBiscuit

[Jamie Matthews @exMegaplex]

@Focus_entmt #SpaceMarine2

[Focus Entertainment @Focus_entmt]

THIS IS NOT A DRILL! 🚨

Here's your chance to win a unique, custom #SpaceMarine2 PlayStation 5 (blessed by the Emperor)! The lucky winner will also get a key of the game. 🍀

To enter:
- follow us
- RT & like this post
- reply with #SpaceMarine2

Rules: https://t.co/errOw5W9B9

[Frame-A-Game @FrameAGame]

GIVEAWAY TIME! 🔥

WIN a custom PS5 controller with accompanying frame to display the beautiful thing!

👉 Follow @FrameAGame & @_goatcustoms
👉 Retweet this tweet

Winner will be drawn 12.07.

Open worldwide, good luck! 🫡

[Frame-A-Game @FrameAGame]

‼️ GIVEAWAY TIME! ‼️

👉 Win Halo 3
👉 Signed by @game_fabricator
👉 Framed by yours truly

Just retweet this Tweet and follow @FrameAGame.

Open to all.
Good luck! 🤓

Closes 09.06.24 12pm BST.

[jacob @jtimsuggs]

In honor of Revenge of the Sith’s 19th Anniversary, reminder that MTV used the files for the tie-in game to make Anakin Skywalker sing ‘Take Me Out’ by Franz Ferdinand to a crowd of Clone Troopers.

This was aired on LIVE TV and is still the most 2005 thing I’ve ever seen.

[Jamie Matthews @exMegaplex]

@lolcowlive L, What’s next making it so only members can watch the Tuesday show live. You’re not listening to what the fans want. I want to stick around and support but half the show is becoming paywalled, coming from a someone who’s listened since baited and moms basement

[Frame-A-Game @FrameAGame]

Let’s celebrate the launch of The Steelbook Art Range with a giveaway! 🫡

Win a framed copy of The Last of Us Part II steelbook signed by character artists @frank_tzeng & Erick Pangilinan!

To enter:
👉 Retweet this Tweet
👉 Follow @FrameAGame

Closes 26.03.24 | Open worldwide

[Jamie Matthews @exMegaplex]

#PalworldXboxSweepstakes

[XBOX | Emergence Begins @XBOX]

Imagine playing Palworld on THIS

Follow and RT with #PalworldXboxSweepstakes for a chance to win a custom Palworld Xbox Series S, 4 custom controllers, and a 3 Month Game Pass Ultimate Code.

Ages 18+. Ends 3/17/24. Rules: https://t.co/dquXAAJ7lK

[GAME.co.uk @GAMEdigital]

We're ending #Japanuary 🇯🇵 with a BANG!

#WIN A FINAL FANTASY VII: REBIRTH™ COLLECTOR'S EDITION 🔥

This includes a Deluxe Edition of the game, a 19-inch Sephiroth statue & the GAME Exclusive Steelbook! ⚔️

To enter:
🔄 Repost this post
👥 Tag a Final Fantasy fan!
👋 Follow us!

T&Cs apply: https://t.co/Sx8hsdQG9g

[Jamie Matthews @exMegaplex]

@GAMEdigital @BradleyPawson

[Jamie Matthews @exMegaplex]

@GAMEdigital @BradleyPawson

[GAME.co.uk @GAMEdigital]

Our next #Japanuary 🇯🇵 giveaway is a Granblue Fantasy: Relink Collectors Edition for the PlayStation 5! 🎮✨

To be in with a chance to #WIN:
🔄 Repost this
👥 Tag a friend!
👋 Follow us!

T&Cs apply: https://t.co/DS5gojqNRh
Ends: 11:59am GMT 29/01/24