Jamie Watts

Editor in Chief London, UK

I’m Jamie (He/Him), the Editor in Chief at Thred. Keeping up with gaming, tech, and culture is my thing, but when away from my keyboard, you’ll probably find me wrapped around a large Tango ice blast at the latest mediocre horror flick. Follow me on Twitter, LinkedIn and drop me some ideas/feedback via email.

Hi, I’m Jamie, and I’m the Editor in Chief at Thred.

I studied Freelance Journalism at the British College of Journalism before heading straight into sports writer roles for several football news outlets. Following Manchester United’s decline, I had an immediate change of heart and generously decided to lend my talents to Thred. Now, as the tech and gaming buff, I spend my days obsessing over transformative innovations while grazing on fresh fruit and the occasional hobnob.

Often referred to as the resident cockney, I like to break up the daily hustle by irritating the rest of the office. I also love a headline image on Photoshop and get aroused by a tasty gradient.

 

Latest Stories from Jamie

NASA making scientific discoveries with VR

NASA making scientific discoveries with VR

VR has astronomical application these days, quite literally. As it turns out, virtual reality is good for a whole lot more than scaring your younger siblings sh*tless with indie horror games. Weirdly, despite its immense potential, VR didn’t progress much within its home industry of gaming in 2019, but the technology was put to great use across a number of diverse trades. The military are drafting combat simulations to...

By London, UK
What leaks are saying about the next Assassin’s Creed

What leaks are saying about the next Assassin’s Creed

Details regarding the upcoming addition to Ubisoft’s flagship franchise are proving rather elusive. Here’s what online leaks are saying. If there were a plaque for most predictable gaming publisher, it would indubitably be held by Ubisoft. Ghost Recon has seen 15 iterations, Far Cry has had eight (including standalone expansions), Rainbow Six a whopping 17, and their big seller Assassins Creed has been squeezed for ten in little over a...

By London, UK
Thred’s top 10 movies of 2019

Thred’s top 10 movies of 2019

We were there to witness the good, the bad, and the ugly offered up by the movie industry in 2019. And the film aficionados of the office have cherry picked the best 10 to eliminate all the risk for you fine people. 2020 is shaping up to be a damn fine year for film fans. Guy Ritchie is bringing his Snatch-esque flavour back for The Gentlemen, we’re getting a surprise sequel...

By London, UK
Greta Thunberg to launch docu-series on Climate Change

Greta Thunberg to launch docu-series on Climate Change

Gen Z icon and eco warrior Greta Thunberg is bringing her ‘international crusade’ to save the climate to the medium of TV, with her own upcoming BBC docu-series. At the tender age of just 17 Greta Thunberg has already become one of the most recognisable faces across the globe. And is about to become even more so. The Stockholm born teen has singlehandedly organised mass school strikes, has rightly earned a...

By London, UK
BAFTAs 2020 winners & roundup

BAFTAs 2020 winners & roundup

The winners of the 73rd British Academy film awards have been announced, and if you’ll pardon the expression, 1917 blew the opposition away. Following Ricky Gervais’ scathing routine at the Golden Globes last month, it’s safe to say Hollywood’s elite needed their egos massaging a little. Thankfully for them, the annual BAFTAs arrived in the nick of time over the weekend. But, as always with these...

By London, UK