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Jay Allsopp

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Meet Jay, the visionary Founder of GamerBolt, who launched this gaming haven in 2010. A dedicated PS5 enthusiast, Jay thrives on the adrenaline rush of Call of Duty and the competitive spirit of EA Sports FC. His passion for gaming goes beyond play; it's about creating a community for fellow gamers to celebrate the worlds and stories they love; Gamerbolt.

Raz looking flashy in Psychonauts 2
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This Week in Gaming News: July 27th – August 2nd, 2026

Somehow, an entire week has once again passed, and it’s time for us to take a look at the world in gaming news for the seven days we’ve all just sweated through as a nation. We know we’re harping on the UK’s unprecedented heatwave right now, but honestly, it’s starting to get into our heads.

Jay Allsopp · August 3, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

Old Snake in Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2
Best Games

The Best Games for August 2026

Depending on your perception of when the seasons fall, we may be nearing the end of the summer, or it may just be getting started for you. Either way, August is the last bastion of summer before autumn falls. Whether that thought makes you melancholy or joyful, one thing’s for sure: there’s plenty to look

Jay Allsopp · August 1, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

Lara with her guns held out in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
Games

This Week in Gaming News: July 20th – July 26th, 2026

The summer appears to be marching on with little to no indication that the heat is going to let up anytime soon, so what better way to mark that than to stay indoors and read all about gaming news? We jest, of course; if you’re the kind of lizard who can enjoy the hot weather,

Jay Allsopp · July 27, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

A ghoul with headphones on in Fallout 76
Games

This Week in Gaming News: July 13th – July 19th, 2026

At time of writing, the World Cup is well and truly over, and England has suffered yet another defeat at the hands of long-time rival Argentina. Our commiserations go out to anyone who is mourning the nation’s loss at tournament level. Of course, we still have plenty of gaming news to talk about here; there

Jay Allsopp · July 20, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

A crocodile character roaring in South of Midnight, an Xbox game
Games

This Week in Gaming News: July 6th – July 12th, 2026

As the UK continues to struggle in the grip of its longest heatwave since 1976 (which still isn’t over at time of writing!), we’re here to bring you some respite from the weather and run down some of the biggest gaming news of the week. Depending on your personal perspective, of course, this may either

Jay Allsopp · July 15, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

The cast of Persona 5, representing the Persona TV series
Games

This Week in Gaming News: June 29th – July 5th, 2026

Between the World Cup and the continuing hot weather, Brits have plenty to be excited (or grumble) about, but if you can find a little space in your schedule for some more excitement, we’ve got some gaming news to round up. Here in the post-summer showcase slump (which we consider to run until basically August

Jay Allsopp · July 6, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

Edward clashing blades in Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced
Best Games

The Best Games for July 2026

We’re well and truly into the British summer now, and all those who say that the UK doesn’t typically get hot summers may soon have to eat their words if this year is anything to go by. Still, if you’re not the kind of person who likes to spend hours outdoors soaking up the sun,

Jay Allsopp · June 29, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

Lucia and Jason in Grand Theft Auto 6 artwork
Games

This Week in Gaming News: June 22nd – June 28th, 2026

As the UK recovers from one of its most brutal heatwaves in recorded history, we’re here once again to bring you a roundup of what’s been going on in the gaming world this week (and, hopefully, to distract you from the heat!). Just because the weather has been difficult, that doesn’t mean the industry has

Jay Allsopp · June 29, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

Master Chief running towards the camera in Halo: Campaign Evolved
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This Week in Gaming News: June 15th – June 21st, 2026

Depending on who you ask, June 21st is either the beginning of summer or, well, just a continuation of it. Either way, the warm weather is very much hanging around, so summer is officially on (if the World Cup didn’t already give it away). Of course, just because the weather is nice and the sun

Jay Allsopp · June 22, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

Link lying on his bed in the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake trailer
Games

This Week in Gaming News: June 8th – June 14th, 2026

Summer is well underway (depending on who you ask, of course), and it’s time for us to once again take a turn in our time machine and have a look at what’s been happening in the gaming world. The summer showcase season has pretty much drawn to a close, but Nintendo had one or two

Jay Allsopp · June 15, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

A close-up of Spyro the Dragon
Games

This Week in Gaming News: June 1st – June 7th, 2026

Summer Game Fest time is officially upon us, and you know what that means: game announcements galore. This week certainly hasn’t disappointed us on that front! This week alone, we were treated to the twin titanic spectacle of the Summer Game Fest show and the Xbox presentation, and that’s in addition to plenty of smaller

Jay Allsopp · June 8, 2026 · 5 Mins Read

A close-up of a bearded character in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Games

This Week in Gaming News: May 25th – May 31st, 2026

Somehow, another week has managed to fly by, and we’re here again rounding up the week’s news in the gaming world. How can it be that time flies so? Well, overly flowery and poetic intros aside, we are, as you’ve probably surmised, here once again to bring you everything important you need to know from

Jay Allsopp · June 1, 2026 · 5 Mins Read