The Sega Control Stick (1987) The Sega Control Stick for the Master System offered an alternative input method to the standard directional pad, aiming to replicate the feel of arcade controls. Technologically, it functioned using a digital mechanism, registering movement in eight directions through a physical joystick that activated microswitches beneath. These switches corresponded to…
Pickups: 253 – NES Sports
Track & Field II – Nintendo NES (1988) Track & Field II on the NES takes the Olympic-themed sporting events of its predecessor and expands upon them with more realism, allowing players to represent a specific country in a grand sporting spectacle. There isn’t a traditional story, but the “Olympic” mode sees athletes competing across…
Pickups: 252 – Master System
Sega Master System (1986) The Sega Master System 1 emerged from Sega’s earlier foray into the home console market with the SG-1000 series. Initially released in Japan as the Mark III in 1985, it was redesigned and launched as the Master System in North America in 1986 and Europe in 1987. Facing stiff competition from…
Pickups: 251 – Game Boy Bundle
Casper – Nintendo Game Boy (1996) The Game Boy version of Casper is a top-down action-adventure game where you play as the friendly ghost himself. Loosely based on the 1995 film, the story involves Casper trying to help the living inhabitants of Whipstaff Manor, particularly the young Kat, while dealing with his mischievous uncles, the…
Pickups: 250 – Pac-Man Coin
Niue Commemorative Pac-Man Two Dollar Coin In 2020, there was a commemorative Pac-Man coin released by Niue, a Pacific Island nation that often issues collectible coins. This coin, with a face value of two dollars in Niue currency, was minted from 1 ounce of .999 fine silver. The obverse of the coin features the Niue…
Pickups: 249 – Making Sweet Music
Music 2000 – Sony Playstation (1999) Music 2000, released on the Sony Playstation, was less of a traditional game and more of a music creation tool that allowed users to compose their own tracks using pre-made loops and samples.There was no narrative story; instead, the focus was entirely on the creative process of arranging sounds…
Pickups: 248 – Playstation Horror
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead – Sony Playstation 5 (2024) A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead on PlayStation 5 is a single-player survival horror adventure game inspired by the critically acclaimed movie franchise. The game offers a standalone story focusing on a young woman named Alex Taylor. Following a tragedy, Alex must navigate a…
Pickups: 247 – Gamecube Bits
Super Smash Bros Melee – Nintendo Gamecube (2001) Super Smash Bros. Melee, released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2001, is a crossover platform fighting game that brought together iconic characters from various Nintendo franchises. Unlike traditional fighting games, “Melee” focuses on knocking opponents off the stage rather than depleting their health bars. While it lacks…
Pickups: 246 – Playstation Bundle
Star Trek: Invasion – Sony Playstation (2000) Star Trek: Invasion, released in 2000 for the PlayStation, is a space combat simulator that puts players in the role of a Valkyrie fighter pilot. Set within the timeline of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the game’s story involves a series of threats, including Romulan attacks and the…
Pickups: 245 – A Ghoulish Pickup
Ghoul Panic – Sony Playstation (2000) Ghoul Panic, originally an arcade game that saw a PlayStation release, is a light gun shooter that delivers a fast-paced, comical horror experience.Players use light guns to blast their way through a haunted mansion, engaging in a series of frantic minigames. The core gameplay revolves around hitting on-screen targets,…