Pickups: 334 – Clay fighter

Clay Fighter 63 1/3 – Nintendo 64 (1997) ClayFighter 63 1/3 is a 2D fighting game for the Nintendo 64 that serves as a parody of the genre’s heavy hitters like Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, and Killer Instinct. The story is set on the Isle of Klaymodo, where the villainous Dr. Kiln and voodoo priest…


Pickups: 333 – Chainsaw Controller

NubyTech Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Controller (2005) The Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Controller, manufactured by NubyTech, was released in 2005 to coincide with the launch of the iconic survival horror game. Two distinct versions were produced: a yellow model for the Nintendo GameCube and a blood-red variant for the PlayStation 2. The design is famously…


Pickups: 332 – Competition Win

This game was a competition win from a member of a Discord I’m in. I had a choice of a few different games from various consoles, and I decided I’d have this game as it looked like good value for money – nothing The Shmup Collection – Nintendo Switch (2020) The Shmup Collection for the…


Pickups: 331 – The Smash Bros Kid

So I purchased this on the Cash Converters website, and the eagle-eyed among you will have already noticed the mistake. The game does not match the box. I ordered this not quite knowing if the store would realise their mistake and cancel the order, put the correct game in the box, or just send me…


Pickups: 330 – Game Boy Micro

Nintendo Game Boy Micro – Blue (2005) Released in September 2005, the Game Boy Micro was the final hardware iteration in the iconic Game Boy line, arriving just as Nintendo was shifting its focus to the dual-screen Nintendo DS. Designed with a sleek, “image-conscious” aesthetic intended to appeal to the “iPod generation,” the Micro was…


Pickups: 329 – Mega Drive Bundle

Evander Holyfield’s ‘Real Deal’ Boxing – Sega Mega Drive (1992) Evander Holyfield’s “Real Deal” Boxing for the Sega Mega Drive was a significant leap forward for sports simulations on the console, moving away from the arcade style of its predecessor, James “Buster” Douglas Knockout Boxing. The gameplay centres on a deep Career Mode where players…


Pickups: 328 – N64 Bundle

Doom 64 – Nintendo 64 (1997) Doom 64 is a direct sequel to Doom II that serves as a unique departure from the heavy-metal aesthetic of its predecessors, opting instead for a darker, ambient horror atmosphere. Developed by Midway Games under the supervision of id Software, the game’s story follows the lone Marine as he…


Pickups: 327 – Little Nightmares II

Little Nightmares II – Nintendo Switch (2021) Little Nightmares II is a dark, suspenseful puzzle-platformer for the Nintendo Switch that follows the journey of Mono, a young boy wearing a paper bag, and his companion Six (the protagonist of the first game) as they navigate the distorted, horrific landscapes of the Pale City. The story…


Pickups: 326 – The Spectrum

The Spectrum (2024) Released on November 22, 2024, The Spectrum by Retro Games Ltd and PLAION is a modern, full-size recreation of the iconic 1982 Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48K. Designed to evoke maximum nostalgia, it faithfully replicates the original hardware’s aesthetic, including the famous “rainbow” motif and the distinctive “chiclet” rubber keyboard that defined British…


Pickups: 325 – A Requiem

Resident Evil: Requiem – Sony Playstation 5 (2026) Resident Evil: Requiem serves as a dual-perspective bridge between the franchise’s survival horror roots and its high-octane action evolution. The story follows rookie FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and veteran agent Leon S. Kennedy as they are drawn into a nightmare at a high-tech medical care centre that…