Mario Party 5 – Nintendo Gamecube (2003) (Japanese) Mario Party 5 is centred around a “dream” theme, taking place in the Dream Depot where the Star Guards from Paper Mario task Mario and friends with protecting everyone’s dreams. In the single-player Story Mode, players must defend these dreams by defeating the Koopa Kid Brigade and…
Pickups: 316 – Superstar Saga
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga – Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2003) Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga revitalized the Mario RPG subgenre with its vibrant humor and innovative mechanics. The story begins when the nefarious Cackletta and her assistant Fawful steal Princess Peach’s voice, replacing it with explosives, which forces the Mario brothers to team up…
Pickups: 315 – Mario Plush
Super Mario Plush Soft Toys (2024) These plush toys were released in 2024. I already have the Mario plush, so these will go with him. Not quite sure what I will do with them, but If I am ever lucky enough to have a games room in the future, then I’m certain I can use…
Pickups: 314 – Japanese Shmups
Batsugun Saturn Tribute Boosted – Nintendo Switch (2023) Batsugun Saturn Tribute Boosted is a modern revival of the 1993 cult-classic vertical shooter that effectively pioneered the “bullet hell” genre. Developed by the legendary Toaplan, the game’s narrative follows the Skull Hornets, a group of resistance pilots launching a final, desperate counteroffensive against the tyrannical Gladebaran…
Pickups: 313 – Ninja Gaiden
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound – Nintendo Switch (2025) Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a high-octane 2D side-scrolling action game developed by The Game Kitchen (the team behind Blasphemous) that serves as a bridge between the classic 8-bit era and the modern 3D series. Set during the events of the original 1988 NES title, the story follows a…
Pickups: 312 – Evercade NEO Games
Neo-Geo Arcade 1 – Blaze Evercade (2025) The Neo-Geo Arcade 1 collection for the Blaze Evercade is a standout entry in the system’s “Arcade” line (numbered #16), bringing six iconic SNK titles to the platform in a physical, collectible format. Released in August 2025, this cartridge captures the high-end “Rolls Royce” feel of the original…
Pickups: 311 – Donkey Kong Jr Game And Watch
Nintendo Game & Watch: Donkey Kong Jr (1982) The Nintendo Game & Watch: Donkey Kong Jr. is a landmark entry in the “New Wide Screen” series, celebrated for its significant impact on handheld gaming history. Its design featured a distinctive maroon housing and a wider LCD than its predecessors, but it is most famous for…
Pickups: 310 – Random Bundle
Game And Watch Gallery 3 – Nintendo Game Boy (1999) Released for the Game Boy in 1999 (and specifically enhanced for the Game Boy Color), Game & Watch Gallery 3 is a nostalgic compilation that preserves and reimagines Nintendo’s earliest handheld history. The game lacks a traditional narrative, instead featuring a “Museum” or “Gallery Corner”…
Pickups: 309 – Ever The Alpha
Evercade Alpha – Taito Edition (2025) The Evercade Alpha – Taito Edition is a premium bartop arcade cabinet designed to bring an authentic, officially licensed coin-op experience to a desktop or counter. It features a vibrant 8-inch high-resolution IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, paired with “competition-grade” arcade controls. The cabinet is aesthetically modelled…
Pickups: 308 – No Fate
Terminator 2D: No Fate (Day One Edition) – Nintendo Switch (2025) Terminator 2D: No Fate is a retro-styled action platformer developed by Bitmap Bureau and released for the Nintendo Switch in late 2025. Designed as a “love letter” to 16-bit arcade classics like Contra and Metal Slug, the game retells the events of Terminator 2:…