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,…
Pickups: 244 – Gamecube Gifts
Legends Of Wrestling – Nintendo Gamecube (2002) Legends of Wrestling on the Nintendo GameCube aimed to capture the nostalgia of classic professional wrestling, featuring a roster of iconic wrestlers from past eras. The game focused on delivering arcade-style wrestling action, allowing players to engage in various match types with legendary figures like Hulk Hogan, Bret…
Pickups: 243 – Atari 7800+
Atari 7800+ The Atari 7800+ is a modern reimagining of the classic Atari 7800 ProSystem, designed to bring retro gaming into the present day. Its history is rooted in the mid-1980s, when the original Atari 7800 was intended to succeed both the Atari 2600 and the Atari 5200. The “plus” version retains the iconic aesthetic…
Pickups: 242 – Soul Pandering
Pandemonium – Sony Playstation (1996) Pandemonium! is a platform video game developed by Toys for Bob and published by Crystal Dynamics for the PlayStation. The story follows Fargus, a jester, and Nikki, an acrobat, who accidentally cast a spell that destroys their hometown. They set out on a journey to find the ‘Wishing Engine’ to…
Pickups: 241 – Cassette Boy
Mani Cassette Boy (1993) The Mani Cassette Boy is a unique piece of 1990s retro electronics, designed to closely resemble the iconic Nintendo Game Boy. Manufactured by Mani under an official Nintendo license in 1993, this portable cassette player features a chunky, handheld form factor with sculpted faux buttons and a decorative screen sticker, faithfully…