Pathway To Glory – Nokia N-Gage (2004) Pathway to Glory is a turn-based tactical strategy game developed by RedLynx and published by Nokia for the N-Gage platform, released in late 2004. Set in Southern Europe during World War II in 1943, the game’s story sees players commanding a multinational unit of special forces, undertaking historically-inspired…
Pickups 265 – Super Mario Bros Wonder
Super Mario Bros Wonder – Nintendo Switch (2023) Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a vibrant 2D side-scrolling platformer for the Nintendo Switch that injects fresh creativity into the classic Mario formula. The story sees Mario and his friends, including Luigi, Peach, Daisy, and various Toads and Yoshis, visiting the neighboring Flower Kingdom. Their trip is…
Pickups: 264 – It Takes Two
It Takes Two – Sony Playstation 4 (2021) It Takes Two on PlayStation 4 is a genre-bending cooperative action-adventure platformer developed by Hazelight Studios, known for its unique emphasis on mandatory two-player co-op. The story follows Cody and May, a married couple on the brink of divorce, who are magically transformed into their daughter’s handmade…
Pickups 263 – Mega Drive Bundle
Arrow Flash – Sega Mega Drive (1990) Arrow Flash on the Sega Mega Drive is a side-scrolling shooter where players control Zana Keene, a pilot defending Earth from an alien attack using a prototype transformable fighter-mecha inherited from her grandfather. Gameplay involves navigating horizontally scrolling stages (with one vertical stage), shooting down enemies, and collecting…
Pickups: 262 – Knuckles
Knuckles Chaotix – Sega 32X (1995) Released on the Sega 32X, Knuckles’ Chaotix spins off from the Sonic the Hedgehog series, focusing on Knuckles the Echidna and introducing the Chaotix team: Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, Mighty the Armadillo, and Charmy Bee. The story unfolds on a mysterious island where Doctor Robotnik and Metal…
Pickups 261 – Donkey Kong 2 Game And Watch
Donkey Kong 2 Game & Watch (1983) The Donkey Kong 2 Game & Watch, released in 1983 as part of the Multi Screen series, presents a simple yet engaging single-player experience. In this sequel, the roles are reversed, with Mario having captured Donkey Kong, and his son, Donkey Kong Jr., embarking on a rescue mission….
Pickups 260 – Clear DMG
Nintendo Game Boy – Clear The clear Game Boy refers to a transparent-cased version of Nintendo’s original handheld console, the DMG-01. While the original Game Boy launched in Japan on April 21, 1989, and later in other regions, clear or transparent variations were part of the “Play It Loud!” series, which introduced various vibrant and…
Pickups 259 – Lion King
The Lion King – Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2003) The Game Boy Advance version of The Lion King offers a platforming adventure that loosely follows the plot of the beloved Disney film. Players primarily control Simba, progressing from a young cub to his adult self as he navigates various levels inspired by movie locations like…
Pickups 258 – Green Game Boy Color
Lime Green Game Boy Color I have been on the lookout for one of these for a while. I was gifted the box and manual for a lime Green Game Boy Color over a year ago by a fellow collector friend, and with the actual console now purchased, I can complete it. Here she is…
Pickups: 257 – Super Game Boy Book
Super Game Boy Player’s Guide The Super Game Boy Player’s Guide, often linked with Nintendo Power, was Nintendo’s official guide to using the Super Game Boy peripheral for the SNES. It detailed how to set up the adapter, access its menu, and utilize features like selecting colour palettes and screen borders for original Game Boy…