Simon Pike

Alien: Isolation - SimFiction Is This a Rescue Mission, or Another Bug Hunt? One of the last scripts I wrote for the sadly-defunct TripleJump YouTube channel was a giant list ranking every single Alien and/or Predator video game e...

A little something I wrote about Alien: Isolation for the late Sega Force Mega magazine! #sega #alienisolation
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Got the physical pre-ordered, which means I have to wait til September!

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - SimFiction Une Lettre d’Amour Aux JRPG When you start a new game on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you’re asked to select a difficulty setting. The game tells you that in order to get by in normal difficulty (know...

My opinions on GOTY candidate, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! #PS5 #ClairObscur #Expedition33 #XboxSeriesX #videogames simfiction.co.uk/clair-obscur...

Still need to finish this. It keeps going on the back burner for other games

The Precinct - Game Diary - SimFiction In the midst of playing the sparkly and new Mario Kart World and getting addicted once again to the wonderful Dragon Quest Builders 2, I decided to start another game. The Precinct is an isometric cop...

My experience with cool indie '80s cop title,The Precinct! #indiegame #ps5 #synthwave

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I've been playing The Precinct, a moody 80's cop simulator with some delightful synthwave backing music. Hopefully I'll chuck some thoughts on my web site soon #indiegame #80s #synthwave

This one

Beyond Good & Evil has to be one of the most cult video games of all time. You may never get that sequel, but you can get the original in the Hall of Fame by voting below!

#Ubisoft #Xbox #PlayStation #Nintendo #RetroGaming #GameSky

Mario Kart World - Impressions - SimFiction It’s a Knockout I bought a Nintendo Switch 2 on the day of release. I’m not actually sure if I’ve ever done this before. Maybe with the PS Vita? I got really caught up in the hype for that one. Let’s ...

In an absolutely shocking turn of events, I actually wrote about a game that's topical. My early thoughts on Mario Kart World #MarioKartWorld #Switch2

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Hey I played the unpatched PS4 version

Yeah I totally get that. I can see my Switch 2 collection ending up rather small if first party games are super pricey and third party are download carts or whatever, but I'm good at gaslighting myself 🙂

I wouldn't say I'm "hyped", but I am concerned that this will be the last ever console launch as we know them, so I'm determined to goddam enjoy it

If only the screenshot could also capture the music too!

Some thoughts on Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master! #sega #shinobi #retrogames

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Me and the young'un painted some rocks today. Of course mine were gaming themed #videogames #SonicTheHedgehog #mario

I can't wait to get stuck in

Lookin' forward to this video

I'm broke currently so haven't bought it yet, but I fully intend to. I'm overjoyed that this physically released, medium budget, single player, non-live service game did so well, and I hope the game industry takes lots and lots of notes!

The finalised cover for the Issue 9 A5 supplement, courtesy of our very own @sim2k.bsky.social

If this doesn't convince you to back Sega Mania Issue 9 on Kickstarter I don't know what will!

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#sega #segasaturn #panzerdragoon #segaretro #segamania

Take a look at our incredible X-Men: Children of the Atom cover for Sega Mania Issue 9. Created by our very own @sim2k.bsky.social Issue 9 is available in print via our Kickstarter! Back it now before it's too late!

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The Ooze - Retro Review #megadrive #retrogaming #sega
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A little bit underwhelmed, not gonna lie. #MarioKartWorld looks spot on though #NintendoDirect

My wishes (not expectations) for the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct: big Microsoft presence, including something awesome by Rare, big Sega presence, with more news on all those announcements they dropped a while back, all the Nintendo stuff that everyone wants. #Switch2 #NintendoDirect

"In the Shadows" by The Rasmus will now play in your head whenever you view that title screen. You're welcome.

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In an Oh Deer Diner mug, too! This man drinks in style

It's made by Revoltech and I got it from a place called Hobby Genki. Preordered it early 2024. It comes with the dragon sword, the kusari-gama and the claws that he's got in the pic, and I got the dark dragon sword as a preorder bonus! I've got the Ayane one preordered too...

I don't often buy action figures, but when I do I buy the coolest ones. #NinjaGaiden

Foundation - SimFiction A City-Builder That You Just Might Dig Developed by Polymorph Games and reaching full release on 31st January 2025, Foundation is a laid-back city-builder with a peaceful, pastel tone and a light-hear...

My thoughts on Foundation, a relaxing medieval city-builder that recently came out of early access #steam #videogames
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I wrote something about Gauntlet IV on the Mega Drive! #retrogames

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