Martin Heath

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Broadcast Journalist at BBC

BBC Radio Northampton and BBC Online reporter, semi-skilled musician and father of 3 grown-up children.

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The Final Patch for Baldur's Gate III Is Here! | GameGrin

5 days ago | gamegrin.com | Martin Heath

Welp, here we are. After a long stint in early access, seven patches, and more sneaky reloads than we dare admit, the final patch for Baldur's Gate III is now live! Adding in more subclasses, cross-play, trading cards, and more, this penultimate addition to the beloved RPG is sure leave an impression. Starting off, patch 8 adds Baldur's Gate III to the hallowed ranks of "games with Steam Trading Cards", allowing you to collect iconic images of your favourite friends and foes.
Feel the Chill as the Frostmarch Classic Expanison Makes Its Way Into Talisman: Digital 5th Edition | GameGrin

1 week ago | gamegrin.com | Martin Heath

Following the successful release of the Reaper expansion, Talisman: Digital 5th Edition developers, Nomad Games, have been hard at work remastering the rest of the beloved add-ons to the digital boardgame.
The First Event of the Year Creeps Its Way Into Phasmophobia With the Cursed Hollow update! | GameGrin

1 week ago | gamegrin.com | Martin Heath

Phasmophobia, the co-operative game of hunting ghosts and being haunted right back, is kicking things off with their first event of the year! Titled Cursed Hollow, hunters will be tasked with completing goals and finding special totems hidden in each applicable map. Be aware, however, as the Forest Spirit is just as likely to help than hinder. In addition to the new tasks and changes to hunts, the event brings with it a few notable changes and improvements.
Open the Door to the Mysteries of Mount Holly Manor in the Blue Prince Reveal Trailer! | GameGrin

1 week ago | gamegrin.com | Martin Heath

Do you ever get that feeling of being completely lost when you step into a room? Like, you have no idea why you came here or where "here" even is.
University of Northampton

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Martin Heath |Kris Holland

Union says strikes possible at town's universityMartin Heath & Kris HollandBBC News, NorthamptonshireAnt Saddington/BBCThe University of Northampton reported that it was facing a £19m deficit last yearA union has said it is "highly likely" it will ballot for industrial action if a university facing a £19m budget deficit makes more cuts. The University and College Union (UCU) branch at the University of Northampton (UON) said it remained concerned about the institution's future.
Union says strikes possible at town's university

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Martin Heath |Kris Holland

A union has said it is "highly likely" it will ballot for industrial action if a university facing a £19m budget deficit makes more cuts. The University and College Union (UCU) branch at the University of Northampton (UON) said it remained concerned about the institution's future. It has called on the government to "fix the broken fee-based funding model".
Northamptonshire Police to run domestic abuse 999 pilot

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Martin Heath |Annabel Amos

Domestic abuse 999 pilot gives victims supportMartin Heath & Annabel AmosBBC News, NorthamptonshireFamilyRaneem Oudeh and her mother Khaola Saleem were murdered in 2018 by Janbaz Tarin, after a string of reports to police about his violenceA force has been chosen to pilot a new service, set up following the murders of a mother and daughter by the younger woman's ex-husband.
Silent Witness star and folk queen top Greenbelt festival bill

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Martin Heath

Silent Witness star and folk queen top festival billMartin HeathBBC News, NorthamptonshirePA MediaLiz Carr from Silent Witness will be talking about assisted suicideAn activist and star of the TV series Silent Witness along with one of the biggest names in folk music have been named in the line-up of an annual festival. Liz Carr, known for playing Clarissa Mullery in the pathology drama, and musician Kate Rusby, will be appearing at Greenbelt at Boughton House near Kettering in Northamptonshire.
Take On Strategic Roguelike Creature-Collecting Battles in the Montabi Release Trailer! | GameGrin

2 weeks ago | gamegrin.com | Martin Heath

Combining roguelites, deckbuilders, and creature-collector titles may seem like a recipe for disaster, but it would seem Indonesian developer Akupara Games may have managed it with their upcoming title, Montabi! Build your deck by taming the titular creatures and build the ultimate team in strategic, grid-based 3x3 combat. Choose your Trainer from a diverse cast with unique skills and playstyles and build your deck from the 60+ Montabi planned for release.
What I Am Looking For in Captain Blood | GameGrin

2 weeks ago | gamegrin.com | Martin Heath

Captain Blood is one of those games that have been in development hell for ages. It popped up for the first time in the early 2000s, only to bob in and out of the popular zeitgeist for the next two decades and change. Now, under developers Seawolf Studio and General Arcade, it seems this swashbuckling adventure may yet get to set its sail! But what does it need to do to make it in the market, and what features could it bring from the bygone ages of gaming?