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| − | '''British Gaijin''' (real name Matt Jonas) is of a dying breed of gamer - he doesn't like "money grabbing dweebs and big companies". He attempts to do everything and please everyone, which results in him almost being entirely annoying. Still, without him around, [[Sonic Retro]] wouldn't be any different. | + | '''British Gaijin''' (formerly known as '''jordanmechner''', real name Matt Jonas) is of a dying breed of gamer - he doesn't like "money grabbing dweebs and big companies". He attempts to do everything and please everyone, which results in him almost being entirely annoying, from his view. Still, without him around, [[Sonic Retro]] wouldn't be any different. He is British and proud of it. |
| − | His blog, where he writes alongside | + | Matt's offerings to the community are few and far between. He has worked on a ''[[Sonic 1]]'' hack with [[User:Mustapha|Mustapha]] which never came to fruition. He's made his own rom hacks but never released any. |
| + | He created a game in 2007 called [http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nPE-jiuaT9A Paralaxed], in the space of a weekend. He uploaded the game and {{LinkRetro|topic=8976&st=0&p=161443&#entry161443|title=posted the link on the forums}}, but interest in it was minimal. A [http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wNxK8JimVyQ sequel was in production], but was canned. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | His introduction into the [[Sonic scene]] was through a site he'd rather forget, under a username he'd rather forget. It was upon on the forums of [[Sonic CulT]], and although he can't recall the year, he doesn't wish to, either. | ||
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| + | He then joined [[Simon Wai's Sonic 2 Beta]] forums, which has been his main resting place, or rather, lurking place. | ||
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| + | ==About== | ||
| + | His blog, where he writes alongside Stu about things that do not interest anyone, can be found [http://britishgaijin.wordpress.com here]. It's named "Escape Route" - and is dedicated to absolutely nothing in particular, although most posts are gaming related. Matt is always looking for more readers, plugging his forum regularly and in his signature on forum posts. | ||
British Gaijin is planning to write for 10exp, a video gaming article blog and website. There isn't anything from him yet, but when there is, this page will be updated. For the time being, get to 10exp via [http://10exp.wordpress.com this link]. | British Gaijin is planning to write for 10exp, a video gaming article blog and website. There isn't anything from him yet, but when there is, this page will be updated. For the time being, get to 10exp via [http://10exp.wordpress.com this link]. | ||
| − | Matt is happy at any time for members of Retro to add him on Windows Live Messenger for a good old chin-wag about anything and everything. | + | Matt is happy at any time for members of [[Sonic Retro]] to add him on Windows Live Messenger for a good old chin-wag about anything and everything. |
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | * [http://britishgaijin.wordpress.com British Gaijin's Blog] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/user/BritishGaijin British Gaijin's Old YouTube Channel] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/user/bgj18wasunavailable British Gaijin's Current YouTube Channel] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:55, 9 April 2018
<forumuser name="British Gaijin" /> British Gaijin (formerly known as jordanmechner, real name Matt Jonas) is of a dying breed of gamer - he doesn't like "money grabbing dweebs and big companies". He attempts to do everything and please everyone, which results in him almost being entirely annoying, from his view. Still, without him around, Sonic Retro wouldn't be any different. He is British and proud of it.
Matt's offerings to the community are few and far between. He has worked on a Sonic 1 hack with Mustapha which never came to fruition. He's made his own rom hacks but never released any.
He created a game in 2007 called Paralaxed, in the space of a weekend. He uploaded the game and
History
His introduction into the Sonic scene was through a site he'd rather forget, under a username he'd rather forget. It was upon on the forums of Sonic CulT, and although he can't recall the year, he doesn't wish to, either.
He then joined Simon Wai's Sonic 2 Beta forums, which has been his main resting place, or rather, lurking place.
About
His blog, where he writes alongside Stu about things that do not interest anyone, can be found here. It's named "Escape Route" - and is dedicated to absolutely nothing in particular, although most posts are gaming related. Matt is always looking for more readers, plugging his forum regularly and in his signature on forum posts.
British Gaijin is planning to write for 10exp, a video gaming article blog and website. There isn't anything from him yet, but when there is, this page will be updated. For the time being, get to 10exp via this link.
Matt is happy at any time for members of Sonic Retro to add him on Windows Live Messenger for a good old chin-wag about anything and everything.