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Sir_top_&_hat

@gamer-derek.bsky.social

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Gaming enthusiast interested in modern, retro, indie, arcade gaming & anime come join me for news, reviews & more!

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Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Jun 7

How I feel right now 👇

But that's just fine I've got my dream #amiga #game of the year coming 🥳

#Roguecraft DX - I hit the jackpot 😎

It's not how much we have, but how much we enjoy what brings us #happiness.”

I'm happy no further cartridge announcements are necessary 😉😂 #GamersUnite #GamerLife

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Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Sep 8

#Retro #gaming #podcast tonight

💥Total #Evercade podcast💥

Hightlight of the month #Flea, Dear Derek, News, reviews #NeoGeo & #roguecraft & more

Bring your questions get them answered Live ⁉️

I'll have my #Evercade T-shirt on

Starts in hour 20:00 ⬇️

youtube.com/live/9awCSHsmh…

Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 27

Learn about Metal Slug 3 on #NeoGeo #Arcade collection 3 on #evercade

New feature is branching path system 👇

Each with their own obstacles, varying length & difficulty

Some may have different equipment, & you may have rescued more or less POW's depending on the choice of path

Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 26

My final week of summer vacation 😎

So this week I'm going all out gaming mad 🥳

life's what You make it - No regrets!

Enter the #Gungeon #NintendoSwitchOLED action 🥳

I'm sure I'll come back as a pixel character 😂

How's your week shaping up you lovely lot?

Happy #gaming ! ##GamingCommunity #fun

Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 25

#Retro #gaming #podcast tonight 🤩

💥Total #Evercade podcast💥

Micro Keychains, hightlight of the month, Dear Derek, News, reviews & more 👍

Bring your questions get them answered Live ⁉️

I'll have my #Evercade T-shirt on

Starts in hour 20:00 ⬇️

youtube.com/live/8KCsfTa5C…

Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 23

THE NEWZEALAND STORY on #taito #arcade collection 2 on #evercade You player Tiki a kiwi who must save his girlfriend Phee Phee & several of his other kiwi chick friends who have been kidnapped by a large blue leopard seal. All while avoiding enemies, fire, & spikes - good luck!!! #GamingCommunity

Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 22

The "#A1200" is coming 👀

Full-size working keyboard

No internal tech spec yet in terms of hardware/accessorises or software apart from one"The settlers 2"

Nothing been confirmed to any 3rd party

But I can confirm it's their most capable machine yet

Roll on More news October #GamingCommunity

Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 20

💥New @HyperMegaTech product💥

Micro Keychains!

Collect separately Or get all 4

#Centipede
#asteroids
Space Invaders
#burgertime

Small enough for your keys & large enough to be playable. Has 2" RGB screen, volume + up to 3 built in games!

🚨Pre-order Now🚨

Ships October 30th ##GamingCommunity

Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 18

#Monday #movie Night 🍿🎬

In the Lost Lands

Feared sorceress, ghostly wilderness & magical power 🧙‍♂️🧝‍♀️✨️

Hopefully, it's an epic adventure staring Dave Bautista & Milla Jovovich 😎

If no one has told you today - You are enough, just as You are 🙂

Hope you have a great week!

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Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 18

Fun facts about Super Sidekicks on #NeoGeo #Arcade collection 3 on #evercade

Also known as Tokuten Ou "Goal-Scoring King" in #Japan

It is the first installment in the eponymous series & the 2nd #soccer #game released for Neo Geo MVS after Soccer Brawl #GamingCommunity #GamingNews #GamingRevolution

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Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 15

Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinja on data east Super pocket #arcade It's a side-scrolling beat 'em up where set in the role of the titular duo Blade, who wears white pants & Striker, who wears green pants & on evercade VS allows up to two players to play at once. #Evercade compatible ##GamingCommunity #fun

Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 14

KIKI KAIKAI on #taito #arcade collection 2 on #evercade You play the role of a Shinto shrine maiden in this shoot'em up who must use her o-fuda scrolls & gohei wand to defeat renegade spirits & monsters from Japanese mythology. Can you save the kidnapped Gods before its too late! ##GamersUnite #fun

Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 13

#DoubleDragonGaiden tonight - New DLC has dropped free 🥳

2 New playable characters Evil Marian & Super Anubis!

You'll need to unlock them so get token hunting everybody 💪

That's my #OnecreditWednesday sorted 👍

My present #gaming moment is filled with #joy & #Happiness #fun ##GamerLife #games

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Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 13

Learn about Samurai Shodown II on #NeoGeo #Arcade collection 3 on #evercade

There are cameo appearances from other #SNK characters 👍

A hidden boss who will occasionally come out to challenge You..😬!

Plus several other treats for fans to uncover (which i won't spoil 😉)

Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 12

#Evercade Highlight of the Month

#Toaplan's 💥 Truxton 💥

Just in time for #OnecreditWednesday 🥳

Prepare to unleash a barrage of lightning bolts that would make Zeus jealous ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Happy #arcade #gaming you lovely lot 🕹

Insert coin now!

#GamersUnite #fun #GamerLife #games

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Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 10

Look what I've found to watch 👀

Dungeons & Dragons 3 seasons free on the #roku channel 😲

I just can't resist i loved this show as a kid 😍

My favourite character was Dungeon Master - who was Yours??

Have a great week ahead you lovely lot!

#animation #animated #action #fun

Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 10

You Meet Your 15 year old self...

But can only tell them one game there going to love ❤️

What Do You Say?????

Any platform - #GamersUnite #fun #GamerLife #games #Xbox #sega #Sony #Nintendo #pcgaming #msx

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Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 9

Looking forward to starting #Wednesday tonight on #Netflix !!

I've had my daily sun, got some painting done ✔️

Definitely earned my pizza 🍕🍟

What was your favourite #addamsfamily video #game, #pinball table or film/animated series?

Have a lovely evening you lovely lot 👾🕹

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Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 9

Bubble Bobble on #Taito collection 1 on #evercade #arcade You play a dragons bub & bob & set out to save their girlfriends from a world known as the Cave of Monsters. In each level, You must defeat each enemy trapping them in bubbles & popping, while collecting bonus items! #fun ##GamerLife #retro

Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 7

ALPINE SKI on #taito #arcade collection 2 on #evercade You play a skier on a vertically scrolling course who can move left, right, or increase forward speed. The aim is to maneuver yourself through a downhill course, a slalom, & a ski jumping competition in shortest time possible #GamingCommunity

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Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 6

Oooo i missed this & always love a bit of speccy stuff i must try & remember to check this out at the weekend 👍👾🕹🎩

Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 5

I've been so addicted to #PacMan championship edition the last few months...

I've only got myself the 2nd collection with Pacman championship edition 2

Plus loads of #Namco arcade favourites for £15 👍

They all have a challenge mode too!

What a vacation I'm having love U all #NintendoSwitchOLED

Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 5

THE ELECTRIC YO-YO on #taito collection 2 on #evercade #arcade You play a Yo-Yo whose job is to collect all the dots on a level while avoiding enemies. Certain dots make you immune to attack from the smaller enemies, but not the main enemy. #GamersUnite #fun #GamerLife #retro

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Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 4

#Rare Collection 1 #evercade

12 all-time favourites. Includes home computer classics like Jetpac, Atic Atac, Knight Lore & R.C. Pro-Am, Cobra Triangle, Conker’s Pocket Tales, & in the 8-bit console & arcade versions of Battletoads!

Pre-orders open 30/09/25

Happy #gaming 👾🕹🎩 ##GamersUnite #fun

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Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 3

#Eternum EX You play Sir Arthur & must enter an evil subterranean kingdom in search of treasures, adventures & most importantly: 5 magical orbs that together provide: Eternal youth. Think bubble bobble meets Ghosts & Goblins bite-sized #arcade fun, that takes hook & runs with it! #GamersUnite #fun

Sir_top_&_hat @gamer-derek.bsky.social · Aug 2

Tonights entertainment is Happy Gilmore 2 😍

I re-watched the original last night & love @AdamSandler movies 🎬

Got my favourite pizza 🍕 & fries 🍟 from @marksandspencer + an awesome cake from there bakery 😋

Let movie night commence 🥳

How's your evening shaping up? #Netfix