Unleashing Creative Potential

Aidan Lambourne

I’ve always enjoyed creating things.

For as long as I can remember I’ve always been open for trying my hand at new skills, and throughout the years have attempted to create stories and narratives in as many forms as possible.
Through games, novels, poems, and more experimental methods, I’ve been learning new art forms to see if I enjoy them, and to create something fun out of it.

I have also been a copywriter for four years, which has given me a great excuse to do what I love for work. Every piece I have had the privilege of writing is specifically crafted to match the site’s tone and the audience’s expectations. I have written for video game sites and standard news sites, yet I’ve never grown tired of the art form.

My professional journey

Considering how much I love writing, it only made sense for me to make a career out of it.

I started as a freelance journalist for MobileGamingHub after reading one of their articles and thinking “I bet I could do that” in Year 13. I reached out to their Twitter and hilariously enough I got hired.

Since then I’ve worked my way through other entertainment outlets, such as Gamer Journalist, PC Invasion, and Destructoid, to write informative guides and personalised reviews of all things gaming. It’s always refreshing and exciting getting to write about the things I love: video, board, and card games.

I then moved on to reporting, where I handled country music, crime, celebrity news, and politics. Interviewing stars and handling my own column was a gratifying upgrade that I take pride in, and I can’t wait to do more.

my creative ambition

making compelling narratives

My ultimate ambition is to create exciting and interesting narratives. Whether that’s through the linear pages of a novel, or through the systems of a game that allow its players to create unforgettable stories.

What compels me to read and to play games of any sort is the stories and narratives that are present. They live in my brain long after, and I only hope to extend that same experience to you.

I believe that anything can be a conduit for a story, and I want to explore as many as possible. I have tried my hand at poetry, music, filming, animating, writing, and game design. I want to push every one of these mediums to their limit.

AidanCreatesStuff

Creating Anything and Everything

When I knew I wanted to take creating more seriously, I launched AidanCreatesStuff, a YouTube channel and sort of brand name for myself.

I wanted one home for all of my creative endeavours, a bazaar of projects and experiences. You’ll find some experimental pieces and my attempts to try my hand at as many mediums as possible.

I still plan to upload to AidanCreatesStuff when I think it’s fitting. But right now, Wacktion is the home to my latest creations and focus.

Wacktion

Wacky Experiments

Over at Wacktion Labs, my Lab Rats and I embark on silly experiments, expeditions, and take part in ‘team-building’ exercises.

My passion for game design is the one that burns the brightest. Wacktion is the home for my game showcases and silly challenges with my friends. I have a plethora of ideas for new board, card, and role-playing games that I can’t wait to debut with my Wacky Observers.

What’s Next?

Endless Projects…

Admittedly, it’s difficult to know what project is going to come out next as I’m working on so many…

However, right now I have far too many game ideas, so I’m going to be focusing on populating Wacktion with as many game ideas as I can. So subscribe to keep up with the madness.