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Taking aim with today's #RandomGameSaturday with Resident Evil: Dead Aim!
It's zombies on a boat. Not the first time the series used that concept and certainly not the last, it doesn't take itself particularly seriously and I find it more charming to play than Revelations. Fun with a Guncon too.
It's zombies on a boat. Not the first time the series used that concept and certainly not the last, it doesn't take itself particularly seriously and I find it more charming to play than Revelations. Fun with a Guncon too.
December 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Taking aim with today's #RandomGameSaturday with Resident Evil: Dead Aim!
It's zombies on a boat. Not the first time the series used that concept and certainly not the last, it doesn't take itself particularly seriously and I find it more charming to play than Revelations. Fun with a Guncon too.
It's zombies on a boat. Not the first time the series used that concept and certainly not the last, it doesn't take itself particularly seriously and I find it more charming to play than Revelations. Fun with a Guncon too.
Gosh, is it Saturday again already? For #RandomGameSaturday I've grabbed No One Lives Forever.
Monolith made some great shooters in their early years and NOLF is no exception. A spy thriller pastiche with a notable female protagonist, it's since regrettably fallen victim to publishing rights hell.
Monolith made some great shooters in their early years and NOLF is no exception. A spy thriller pastiche with a notable female protagonist, it's since regrettably fallen victim to publishing rights hell.
December 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Gosh, is it Saturday again already? For #RandomGameSaturday I've grabbed No One Lives Forever.
Monolith made some great shooters in their early years and NOLF is no exception. A spy thriller pastiche with a notable female protagonist, it's since regrettably fallen victim to publishing rights hell.
Monolith made some great shooters in their early years and NOLF is no exception. A spy thriller pastiche with a notable female protagonist, it's since regrettably fallen victim to publishing rights hell.
I raided the Nintendo shelf for today's #RandomGameSaturday and came away with Pangya: Golf with Style.
I remember playing the PC version of Pangya back in the early days of the internet. A fun if free to play laden spin on Everybody's Golf, clearly it was popular enough to get a console spin-off.
I remember playing the PC version of Pangya back in the early days of the internet. A fun if free to play laden spin on Everybody's Golf, clearly it was popular enough to get a console spin-off.
November 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I raided the Nintendo shelf for today's #RandomGameSaturday and came away with Pangya: Golf with Style.
I remember playing the PC version of Pangya back in the early days of the internet. A fun if free to play laden spin on Everybody's Golf, clearly it was popular enough to get a console spin-off.
I remember playing the PC version of Pangya back in the early days of the internet. A fun if free to play laden spin on Everybody's Golf, clearly it was popular enough to get a console spin-off.
This week for #RandomGameSaturday I've got the game I consider to be Japan Studio's swan song, Gravity Rush 2.
I think they knew they were lucky to get a sequel, because the game is a masterclass on how to deliver a narratively satisfying conclusion to a story that I still think about to this day.
I think they knew they were lucky to get a sequel, because the game is a masterclass on how to deliver a narratively satisfying conclusion to a story that I still think about to this day.
November 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This week for #RandomGameSaturday I've got the game I consider to be Japan Studio's swan song, Gravity Rush 2.
I think they knew they were lucky to get a sequel, because the game is a masterclass on how to deliver a narratively satisfying conclusion to a story that I still think about to this day.
I think they knew they were lucky to get a sequel, because the game is a masterclass on how to deliver a narratively satisfying conclusion to a story that I still think about to this day.
OK, getting one full art card feels like a rare occasion, so I don't even want to think about the RNG required to get *five* in one pack.
November 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
OK, getting one full art card feels like a rare occasion, so I don't even want to think about the RNG required to get *five* in one pack.
For #RandomGameSaturday this week, I've got Tenchu on the PS1.
Mechanically, it shares a lot of DNA with Tomb Raider in that blocky exploration sense. However, Tenchu encourages avoiding direct combat wherever possible. I have fond memories of figuring out optimal routes to get Grandmaster ranks.
Mechanically, it shares a lot of DNA with Tomb Raider in that blocky exploration sense. However, Tenchu encourages avoiding direct combat wherever possible. I have fond memories of figuring out optimal routes to get Grandmaster ranks.
November 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
For #RandomGameSaturday this week, I've got Tenchu on the PS1.
Mechanically, it shares a lot of DNA with Tomb Raider in that blocky exploration sense. However, Tenchu encourages avoiding direct combat wherever possible. I have fond memories of figuring out optimal routes to get Grandmaster ranks.
Mechanically, it shares a lot of DNA with Tomb Raider in that blocky exploration sense. However, Tenchu encourages avoiding direct combat wherever possible. I have fond memories of figuring out optimal routes to get Grandmaster ranks.
Sure, here you go. I'd be surprised if it wasn't from the same batch of discs that went to North America as I imagine the product codes are identical, but I'm always curious about unique variations on game releases myself.
November 10, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Sure, here you go. I'd be surprised if it wasn't from the same batch of discs that went to North America as I imagine the product codes are identical, but I'm always curious about unique variations on game releases myself.
Morning all, happy #RandomGameSaturday to everybody.
New for 2004 it's Custom Robo for the Gamecube, the first game in the franchise to get localised. A strong art direction, well designed game mechanics and a trope filled plot makes for a memorable first impression.
New for 2004 it's Custom Robo for the Gamecube, the first game in the franchise to get localised. A strong art direction, well designed game mechanics and a trope filled plot makes for a memorable first impression.
November 8, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Morning all, happy #RandomGameSaturday to everybody.
New for 2004 it's Custom Robo for the Gamecube, the first game in the franchise to get localised. A strong art direction, well designed game mechanics and a trope filled plot makes for a memorable first impression.
New for 2004 it's Custom Robo for the Gamecube, the first game in the franchise to get localised. A strong art direction, well designed game mechanics and a trope filled plot makes for a memorable first impression.
You're pretty good...
November 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
You're pretty good...
What a thrill, it's #RandomGameSaturday time again!
I'll be at the Metal Gear Solid Delta concert in a few hours, so I figured I'd pick the original MGS3 for today's selection, laden in a slipcase adorned with Shinkawa artwork.
I'll be at the Metal Gear Solid Delta concert in a few hours, so I figured I'd pick the original MGS3 for today's selection, laden in a slipcase adorned with Shinkawa artwork.
November 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
What a thrill, it's #RandomGameSaturday time again!
I'll be at the Metal Gear Solid Delta concert in a few hours, so I figured I'd pick the original MGS3 for today's selection, laden in a slipcase adorned with Shinkawa artwork.
I'll be at the Metal Gear Solid Delta concert in a few hours, so I figured I'd pick the original MGS3 for today's selection, laden in a slipcase adorned with Shinkawa artwork.
I've been feeling nostalgic about the jumbo jewel cases that games used to come in, so I decided to raid the Dreamcast collection for this week's #RandomGameSaturday.
I was never any good at Metropolis Street Racer, but I really got into spiritual successor Project Gotham Racing and its sequels.
I was never any good at Metropolis Street Racer, but I really got into spiritual successor Project Gotham Racing and its sequels.
October 25, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I've been feeling nostalgic about the jumbo jewel cases that games used to come in, so I decided to raid the Dreamcast collection for this week's #RandomGameSaturday.
I was never any good at Metropolis Street Racer, but I really got into spiritual successor Project Gotham Racing and its sequels.
I was never any good at Metropolis Street Racer, but I really got into spiritual successor Project Gotham Racing and its sequels.
A new phone means a new camera, just in time for #RandomGameSaturday!
Today's pick is Cross Edge, a JRPG that combines characters from Idea Factory, Capcom, Gust and Nippon Ichi games in a massive multiversal crossover. It is also legitimately the most unfun RPG I've ever played. Oops.
Today's pick is Cross Edge, a JRPG that combines characters from Idea Factory, Capcom, Gust and Nippon Ichi games in a massive multiversal crossover. It is also legitimately the most unfun RPG I've ever played. Oops.
October 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
A new phone means a new camera, just in time for #RandomGameSaturday!
Today's pick is Cross Edge, a JRPG that combines characters from Idea Factory, Capcom, Gust and Nippon Ichi games in a massive multiversal crossover. It is also legitimately the most unfun RPG I've ever played. Oops.
Today's pick is Cross Edge, a JRPG that combines characters from Idea Factory, Capcom, Gust and Nippon Ichi games in a massive multiversal crossover. It is also legitimately the most unfun RPG I've ever played. Oops.
Showing some love for shoot-em-ups for today's #RandomGameSaturday with Deathsmiles.
The first Deathsmiles was my introduction to Cave's unique style of shoot-em-up and was charmed by its aesthetic. Got it on the Xbox 360 with a faceplate that still sits adorned on my first-gen Elite console.
The first Deathsmiles was my introduction to Cave's unique style of shoot-em-up and was charmed by its aesthetic. Got it on the Xbox 360 with a faceplate that still sits adorned on my first-gen Elite console.
October 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Showing some love for shoot-em-ups for today's #RandomGameSaturday with Deathsmiles.
The first Deathsmiles was my introduction to Cave's unique style of shoot-em-up and was charmed by its aesthetic. Got it on the Xbox 360 with a faceplate that still sits adorned on my first-gen Elite console.
The first Deathsmiles was my introduction to Cave's unique style of shoot-em-up and was charmed by its aesthetic. Got it on the Xbox 360 with a faceplate that still sits adorned on my first-gen Elite console.
Today's pick for #RandomGameSaturday is El Shaddai, my favourite stylish action game based on Christian bible apocrypha.
Every level has a unique look and boasts a beautiful soundtrack. It's also *really* weird and I have no idea how on earth it got greenlit. It makes for a memorable experience.
Every level has a unique look and boasts a beautiful soundtrack. It's also *really* weird and I have no idea how on earth it got greenlit. It makes for a memorable experience.
October 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Today's pick for #RandomGameSaturday is El Shaddai, my favourite stylish action game based on Christian bible apocrypha.
Every level has a unique look and boasts a beautiful soundtrack. It's also *really* weird and I have no idea how on earth it got greenlit. It makes for a memorable experience.
Every level has a unique look and boasts a beautiful soundtrack. It's also *really* weird and I have no idea how on earth it got greenlit. It makes for a memorable experience.
Have been feeling rough all day, but dragged myself out of bed to grab something for #RandomGameSaturday and today's pick is Freak Out.
Known as Stretch Panic in the US, it's definitely one of Treasure's lesser known titles. Make no mistake though, it's a Treasure-style boss rush game at heart.
Known as Stretch Panic in the US, it's definitely one of Treasure's lesser known titles. Make no mistake though, it's a Treasure-style boss rush game at heart.
September 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Have been feeling rough all day, but dragged myself out of bed to grab something for #RandomGameSaturday and today's pick is Freak Out.
Known as Stretch Panic in the US, it's definitely one of Treasure's lesser known titles. Make no mistake though, it's a Treasure-style boss rush game at heart.
Known as Stretch Panic in the US, it's definitely one of Treasure's lesser known titles. Make no mistake though, it's a Treasure-style boss rush game at heart.
Misty Monday Morning.
September 22, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Misty Monday Morning.
Spent the weekend playing through Shining in the Darkness because I fancied a little RPG and I'd never played more than the first hour of the game before.
It's definitely an early 90's dungeon crawler, but it's not as brutal as others in the genre and the classic fantasy anime vibes shine through.
It's definitely an early 90's dungeon crawler, but it's not as brutal as others in the genre and the classic fantasy anime vibes shine through.
September 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Spent the weekend playing through Shining in the Darkness because I fancied a little RPG and I'd never played more than the first hour of the game before.
It's definitely an early 90's dungeon crawler, but it's not as brutal as others in the genre and the classic fantasy anime vibes shine through.
It's definitely an early 90's dungeon crawler, but it's not as brutal as others in the genre and the classic fantasy anime vibes shine through.
Latest additions to the collection were literally just delivered, so in the spirit of #RandomGameSaturday I present Digital Eclipse's Gold Master Series.
I appreciate that they put as much effort into preserving development material and making documentaries as emulating the games themselves.
I appreciate that they put as much effort into preserving development material and making documentaries as emulating the games themselves.
September 20, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Latest additions to the collection were literally just delivered, so in the spirit of #RandomGameSaturday I present Digital Eclipse's Gold Master Series.
I appreciate that they put as much effort into preserving development material and making documentaries as emulating the games themselves.
I appreciate that they put as much effort into preserving development material and making documentaries as emulating the games themselves.
It's been chucking it down all morning. Me and the dogs are completely soaked through, but clearly some birds don't mind the weather...
September 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It's been chucking it down all morning. Me and the dogs are completely soaked through, but clearly some birds don't mind the weather...
Another week, another #RandomGameSaturday. Today we're going back to the PS2 shelf for Onimusha 3.
I always liked the slipcase this game came in. Definitely draws on the design language of the auteur director, which given the cinematic ambitions Onimusha 3 had was unlikely to be coincidental.
I always liked the slipcase this game came in. Definitely draws on the design language of the auteur director, which given the cinematic ambitions Onimusha 3 had was unlikely to be coincidental.
September 13, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Another week, another #RandomGameSaturday. Today we're going back to the PS2 shelf for Onimusha 3.
I always liked the slipcase this game came in. Definitely draws on the design language of the auteur director, which given the cinematic ambitions Onimusha 3 had was unlikely to be coincidental.
I always liked the slipcase this game came in. Definitely draws on the design language of the auteur director, which given the cinematic ambitions Onimusha 3 had was unlikely to be coincidental.
I hear Rayman got to celebrate his 30th anniversary recently, so for #RandomGameSaturday let's celebrate his 10th. With a, uh, compilation re-release. Yeah, turns out Ubisoft has never been able to figure out what to do with their mascot.
September 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I hear Rayman got to celebrate his 30th anniversary recently, so for #RandomGameSaturday let's celebrate his 10th. With a, uh, compilation re-release. Yeah, turns out Ubisoft has never been able to figure out what to do with their mascot.
It's #RandomGameSaturday time and today my hands have landed on the Prince of Persia reboot, the first game I ever got a Platinum trophy in some 16 years ago. (!!!)
I adored the art direction and I even think the simplified controls helped make for a good chill out game. Terrible ending though.
I adored the art direction and I even think the simplified controls helped make for a good chill out game. Terrible ending though.
August 30, 2025 at 8:36 AM
It's #RandomGameSaturday time and today my hands have landed on the Prince of Persia reboot, the first game I ever got a Platinum trophy in some 16 years ago. (!!!)
I adored the art direction and I even think the simplified controls helped make for a good chill out game. Terrible ending though.
I adored the art direction and I even think the simplified controls helped make for a good chill out game. Terrible ending though.
Did somebody say Exhumed?! That gives me a nice excuse to pick PowerSlave Exhumed for #RandomGameSaturday and extol the virtues of both hidden gems from the Sega Saturn and the sterling work that Night Dive Studios do on their remasters.
August 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Did somebody say Exhumed?! That gives me a nice excuse to pick PowerSlave Exhumed for #RandomGameSaturday and extol the virtues of both hidden gems from the Sega Saturn and the sterling work that Night Dive Studios do on their remasters.
This week for #RandomGameSaturday I've grabbed the Asterix & Obelix XXL Collection.
I have fond memories of watching the Asterix cartoons as a kid and borrowing the comics from the library, so I've always had a soft spot for the plucky Gauls.
I have fond memories of watching the Asterix cartoons as a kid and borrowing the comics from the library, so I've always had a soft spot for the plucky Gauls.
August 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
This week for #RandomGameSaturday I've grabbed the Asterix & Obelix XXL Collection.
I have fond memories of watching the Asterix cartoons as a kid and borrowing the comics from the library, so I've always had a soft spot for the plucky Gauls.
I have fond memories of watching the Asterix cartoons as a kid and borrowing the comics from the library, so I've always had a soft spot for the plucky Gauls.