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Asexual, agender, agnostic.
Communist luddite, antifascist, antizionist, anti-genAI.
Trans rights are human rights.
Shark + cat friend.
Public transport + walking fan (eff your car).
Atari ST fan (eff your Amiga).

I'm not in the USA.

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Sorry I’m late to #RandomGameSsturday, here’s a game that’s pretty good that no-one calls by its full title.
The front of the box for Lotus Espirit Turbo Challenge on the Atari ST. The back of the box for Lotus Espirit Turbo Challenge on the Atari ST.
November 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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It’s #RandomGameSaturday once again
The front of the box for Dynamite Dux on the Atari ST. The back of the box for Dynamite Dux on the Atari ST.
November 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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This week’s #RandomGameSaturday game was purchased from the official Knightmare fan club back in the day, Child Alex was a bit disappointed with how it’s more Knigtmare-themed than an actual Knightmare game.
The front of the box for Knightmare on the Atari ST. The back of the box for Knightmare on the Atari ST.
November 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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We’re heading into space for this week’s #RandomGameSaturday.
The front of the box for Epic on the Atari ST. The back of the box for Epic on the Atari ST.
November 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Quote with a 10/10 album
The cover art for Angel Dust by Faith No More. It has "FAITH NO MORE" written at the top, underneath is "Angel Dust" in cursive writing and the main image is a swan with its wings down in front of a blue background fading into black at the top and bottom.
November 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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#RandomGameSaturday is here again and this week it’s a dreadful football game that doesn’t deserve to be in this size of box.
The front of the box for Graeme Souness Vector Soccer on the Atari ST. The back of the box for Graeme Souness Vector Soccer on the Atari ST.
November 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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For this #RandomGameSaturday I made the long journey to the Dreamcast shelf.
The front of the case for Giant Gram All Japan Pro Wrestling 2 on the Dreamcast. The back of the case for Giant Gram All Japan Pro Wrestling 2 on the Dreamcast.
October 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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I know Keir Starmer frequently makes stupid and unpopular decisions but this seems a bit much
A news headline saying "Starmer says Louise Casey will join grooming gangs" (I have deliberately truncated it from the full text of "Starmer says Louise Casey will join grooming gangs inquiry after four survivors quit panel – UK politics live"
October 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.
The front cover of The Stainless Steel Rat by Harry Harrison.
October 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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#RandomGameSaturday failed to crosspost from Mastodon earlier and as a result Kaf-E was caught by a security camera so I’ll have to look at the blueprints more closely.
The front of the box for Interphase on the Atari ST. The back of the box for Interphase on the Atari ST.
October 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Sometimes the names of things on Google Maps amuse me.
A Google Maps location called "Park Rd Park Parking".
October 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Once again it is #RandomGameSaturday and here's an 80's space game that isn't an attempt to make another Elite. I played this a lot when I was too young to understand what was going on so perhaps I should try it again.

Paul Neurath went on to co-found some company called Looking Glass.
The front of the box for Space Rogue on the Atari ST. It includes the credit "By Paul Neurath" and a very 80s-handsome time man in a pilot outfit holding a futuristic helmet. The front of the box for Space Rogue on the Atari ST.
October 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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#RandomGameSaturday is late again this week because I had to get out of a corner of Scotland via only public transport with no trains, which meant rural buses. I even ended up having to install the Stagecoach app.
The front of the box for Hollywood Hijinx on the Atari ST. The back of the box for Hollywood Hijinx on the Atari ST.
October 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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The man from Del Monte did not mind the gap between the train and the platform edge.
An off-white panama-style hat with a black band sits on the ground between a railway track and a platform.
October 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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#RandomGameSaturday for this week is on the news because it’s getting an entirely unneeded “remaster”.
The front of the box for Deus Ex on the PC. The back of the box for Deus Ex on the PC.
September 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Finally home in time for a late #RandomGameSaturday
The front of the box for Horror Zombies from the Crypt on the Atari ST. The back of the box for Horror Zombies from the Crypt on the Atari ST.
September 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Taking a break from the world with #RandomGameSaturday. This is a decent vertical scrolling racer butI don’t think it contains any lasers.
The front of the box for L.E.D. Storm on the Atari ST. L.E.D. stands for Lazer Enhanced Destruction. The back of the box for L.E.D. Storm on the Atari ST.
September 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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They’ve marked where the buttplugs are for when they have to dig the pavement ip again.
An area of pavement with two painted symbols consisting of a horizontal line, a vertical line off the middle of it, and a triangle at the end of the vertical line, pointing away from the horizontal line.
September 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Thinking about what we lost on 11th September, but fortunately it was leaked a few years later.
The box art for Propeller Arena Aviation Battle Championship on the Dreamcast. It features several brightly-coloured WWII era fighter planes dogfighting over a city of tall grey buildings that could be a fictionalized Manhattan.
September 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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I have zero chance of getting any likes so I'm going to just plow through this over the next few days regardless.
1. A song you like with a color in the title 2. A song you like with a number in the title 3. A song that reminds you of summertime 4. A song that reminds you of someone you would rather forget about 5. A song that needs to be played LOUD 6. A song that makes you want to dance 7. A song to drive to 8. A song about drugs or alcohol 9. A song that makes you happy 10. A song that makes you sad 11. A song that you never get tired of 12. A song from your preteen years 13. One of your favorite 80's songs 14. A song that you would love played at your wedding 15. A song that is a cover by another artist 16. One of your favorite classical songs 17. A song that would sing a duet with on karaoke 18. A song from the year that you were born 19. A song that makes you think about life 20. A song that has many meanings to you 21. A favorite song with a person's name in the title 22. A song that moves you forward 23. A song that you think everybody should listen to 24. A song by a band you wish were still together 25. A song by an artist no longer living 26. A song that makes you want to fall in love 27. A song that breaks your heart 28. A song by an artist with a voice that you love 29. A song that you remember from your childhood 30. A song that reminds you of yourself
September 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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#RandomGameSaturday etc
The front of the box for Roadwar Europa on the Atari ST. The back of the box for Roadwar Europa on the Atari ST.
September 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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It’s #RandomGameSaturday and I am not making further comment.
The front of the box for The President is Missing on the Atari ST. The back of the box for The President is Missing on the Atari ST.
August 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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I understand Keir Starmer is recruiting for a national Chief Toilet Attendant if he needs help with his legal costs.
A news headline saying “Bradford pensioner asked young girl to show genitals”.
August 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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A completely normal reaction to being added to a list called "Doesn't use alt text" because you don't use alt text.
Bluesky user "Lavenderhoney" has added me to the following lists: Disrespectful towards seniors Haters of America (OK I'll concede that one) Segregationists, Separatists Nazi sympathisers
August 24, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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This week’s #RandomGameSaturday is from the shelf of games I bought back in the day and also represents the start of my life being ruined for 15 years or so.
The front of the box for Championship Manager Italia on the Atari ST. The back of the box for Championship Manager Italia on the Atari ST.
August 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM