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,…
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…