David Thatcher

The front cover of War of the Monsters for the PS2, showing a gigantic gorilla fighting a gigantic red-and-blue mech.

The back cover of War of the Monsters for the PS2, showing three screenshots of action and a series of bullet points describing the game.

Two pages from the manual for War of the Monsters for the PS2, headlined 'TIMELINE TO DESTRUCTION?' and detailing the game's story.

This week's #RandomGameSaturday is basically just the latest game I bought, War of the Monsters for the PS2, given that I just cleaned it up this morning.

Introducing the Games From Ireland Steam Sale - Presented by Imirt — Imirt We’re delighted to announce the Irish Steam Sale , a week-long digital showcase celebrating games made in Ireland, by Irish developers around the world, and games shaped by Irish creative talent and ...

Introducing the Games From Ireland Steam Event, a week-long digital showcase.

Running on Steam during St Patrick’s Day 2026, 13th March - 20th March, this is an Imirt-led initiative, developed in collaboration with Irish developers and studios worldwide.

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St Patrick's Day Steam Sale Brings Irish Games to a Global Audience — Imirt Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association is proud to present the Games from Ireland Steam Event , a week-long digital showcase celebrating games made in Ireland or shaped by Irish creative talent an...

We’re delighted to reveal the Irish Games art-piece we commissioned from acclaimed Irish artist and game developer @denmanrooke.com, showcasing some of the incredible games and characters from across Irish games, alongside touchpoints of Irish culture.

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Saint Elizabeth, by ella guro 10 track album

folks, it's bandcamp friday today. and i just happen to have a big brand new album out - my most ambitious musical project ever - that you should buy! ellaguro.bandcamp.com/album/saint-...

Swayze!

This is a great article about some really scummy practises, and the gutting of games media for parts. Gambling shit is everywhere now, and it's miserable.

The SNES version is a pretty competent Mode 7 racer that I enjoyed as a kid. The Mega Drive version does a good job of translating that to a traditional pseudo-3D racing game, and looks impressive.

I should play the PS1 version again; I only had a demo of it as a kid, so I only played one track!

YouTube video by Otouto72 Street Racer SNES Music - Hodja

Hodja's music from the SNES version is kind of a banger as well: youtu.be/BIXYu-LZnVY?...

The music that has stuck with me the most though is Frank's theme:
youtu.be/pBBmJNk09RQ?...

How to be a hacker in 868-BACK 👾 Dismantle capitalism one server at a time - you can do it!

Play the free demo in Steam Next Fest!

Wax Heads Demo on Steam Wax Heads is a cozy-punk narrative sim about working in a struggling record store. Chat to quirky customers with unique tastes, explore a handcrafted record collection, fall in love with bands (and th...

Cheers Alex - we got our new demo for Wax Heads, the cosy-punk-puzzle-narrative record store game!

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The cover of Marvel Vs Capcom 2 for the Dreamcast. This release features hand-drawn cover art showing about 13 characters from the game's roster of 56.

The back cover of Marvel Vs Capcom 2 for the Dreamcast. Along the right side are three small screenshots, and the majority of the cover is taken up by a 4-bullet-point blurb in 5 different languages.

The inside of Marvel Vs Capcom 2 for the Dreamcast, showing the manual on the left and the disc on the right.

This week's #RandomGameSaturday is Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 for the Dreamcast. I've been thinking about this game a lot recently, and how, because of the fact the Dreamcast can output VGA at a crisp 640x480, this version is the best way to play the game outside of the arcade original.

A screenshot from Total NBA '97 for the PS1 with a very reflective court.

Yeah! As with Gran Turismo, I think it was the reflections that made it feel realistic; Total NBA has a really good shiny court effect. I remember being impressed by the photographic face textures as well, though I don't think they hold up quite as well.

The front cover of the cardboard box edition of Total NBA '97 for PS1. Is it a blue box with orange basketball rubber on the front of it.

The back cover of the cardboard box edition of Total NBA '97. Is it in a blue box, and there are 3 screenshots on it

The inside of Total NBA '97 for the PS1. The inside of the box features some basketballmen, and the disc is made to look like a basketball.

Today's #RandomGameSaturday is Total NBA '97 for the PS1. I remember thinking this game looked photo-realistic as a teenager. This version came in a cardboard case with real* basketball rubber on the front of it!

*Probably

👾 ANNOUNCING 868-BACK!
Dismantle capitalism one server at a time in this computer-hacking strategy roguelike game by Michael Brough!

Play the free demo in Steam Next Fest on Feb. 23rd!
Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3304110/...

Here I am in the valley between Games Industry Professionals and Creative Technologists, next to Danny Elfman (!?).

Yeah, it's really striking!

The Aibo boxout from the back of the box of DekaVoice for the PS2. Translated, this reads: "Playing together with AIBO makes things even more fun! It will talk to you and give you hints according to the game scenario. Now, join forces with AIBO and begin your investigation! To play with AIBO, you need to download the software (free of charge) from the AIBO website. Compatible models: ERS-310 series/31L, ERS-210/220 series "AIBO" and "Memory Stick" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation."

He's a close-up of the Aibo boxout. It mentions how Aibo can talk to you and give you hints. Full translation in the alt-text!

The front cover of DekaVoice for the PS2. It features protagonist Steven Hayward and his dog Ryan, shot from a dramatic low angle and rendered in a cel-shaded style.

The back cover of DekaVoice for the PS2. There are several small screenshots from the game, some explosion bubbles describing the game's features, and a small box explaining the Aibo compatibility.

Inside the box of DekaVoice for the PS2, showing the manual on the left, and the disc on the right. The front of the manual is an image of a wooden chair.

Two pages from inside the manual of DekaVoice for the PS2, showing a description of the controls. The left page shows the layout for the DualShock2 controller, and the right page shows the layout for the ASCII SeaMic controller.

This week's #RandomGameSaturday is the obscure Japan-only PS2 game, DekaVoice. It's a detective game that makes use of a USB mic (or ASCII's Seaman controller) for interrogating people. It's also the only game with Aibo support! You can make Sony's robot dog play the part of the in-game dog, Ryan.

The Secret Lives of Games: All Systems Brough - Vertex Dispenser We're joined by droqen (The End of Gameplay, Starseed Pilgrim), Darius Kazemi (Tiny Subversions, Harvard Applied Social Media Lab), and Tara Macalister (mathematician, composer) to discuss Vertex Disp...

All Systems Brough - Vertex Dispenser

Rob and Andy are joined by @droqen.bsky.social, @tinysubversions.bsky.social, and Tara Macalister to discuss the second game in our yearlong coverage of @smestorp.bsky.social's work.

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Save 25% on Earth Must Die on Steam These moronic Terranoids think they can just roll in here and take over my beautiful Tyrythian kingdom? The kingdom that I built from the ground up with my bare hands, and only sort of inherited from ...

EARTH MUST DIE is OUT NOW.

Starring Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas, @alexhorne.bsky.social @misterabk.bsky.social @benstarr.bsky.social @5teviem.bsky.social Tamsin Greig, Don Warrington and LOADS of other people.

It's cheap | good | funny, check it out.

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A JACKPOT OF SKULLS A real dial-turner. Made in PICO-8 for _update jam.

💀💀💀 new game out today! 💀💀💀

A JACKPOT OF SKULLS is a free slot-machine reignslike for the pico-8. you (the sunderer) have once again sundered your realm, and your rivals won't let you hear the end of it.

play it here, even on your phone brainfruit.studio/games/jackpot

The PAL release of Ridge Racer Type 4 for the PlayStation, sitting on a desk next to a copy of Andy Kelly's fanzine, One More Win.

The back cover of Ridge Racer Type 4 for the PS1. There are two columns of screenshots down the left side showcasing the game's muted in-game colour palette, in contrast with the orange and black colour scheme of its menus. Reiko Nagase features.

The inside of Ridge Racer Type 4 for the PS1, showing the game disc and the Ridge Racer Hi-Spec Demo disc that came with it, along with the manual. The One More Win fanzine is open to two pages showing dramatic high-resolution screenshots from the game.

A two-page spread from the One More Win fanzine, showing a close-up of one of the game's cars in the Pac Racing Club's red and yellow livery. Underneath the game case is open, showing the manual and the Hi-Spec Demo disc again.

This week's #RandomGameSaturday is arguably the best racing game on the PS1: Ridge Racer Type 4! I spent the entire summer before starting university in 1999 completing Grand Prix mode the 100+ times required to unlock the Pac-Man car. Pictured here with Andy Kelly's R4 fanzine, One More Win.

How the children would point and guffaw,
At the debutante from Birkenshaw.
Though she wore a large bonnet
With fork stuck upon it,
The large muffler was all that they saw.

Christ, I can't believe I missed that! After you set me up for it and everything.

YouTube video by Rhys Wyatt Bubsy 3D bubsy quotes

I don't know, let's find out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKIh...

You will like our indie game if you played these games:
🐧 Kaze No Notam
🐧 Lil Gator Game
🐧 Pilotwings
🐧Alba A Wildlife Adventure

Two Mega Drive games, Bubsy and Bubsy II, and underneath them Bubsy 3D for the PlayStation.

The front cover of Bubsy for the Mega Drive, with the cartridge and manual laid out next to it. There's some pretty whacky foreshortening going on on Bubsy's right hand.

The front cover of Bubsy II for the Mega Drive, with the cartridge and manual laid out next to it Bubsy looks happy, but also a bit stoned.

A weirdly pristine copy of Bubsy 3D for the PlayStation. The manual is shiny and untouched, and a cursed 3D render of Bubsy features on both it and the front cover.

#RandomGameSaturday is three games: Bubsy & Bubsy II for the Mega Drive, and Bubsy 3D for the PS1! I finally picked up a copy of the Mega Drive sequel today, completing the set.

HEY HEY it's NEWS 'O CLOCK.

'EARTH MUST DIE' is coming out on the 27th of Jan, which is alarmingly soon!

Please pop over here and wishlist it, and do share if you're able. Thank you.

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Earth Must Die🌍💀launches January 27 on Steam!

- Brand new game from THE @danthat.bsky.social
- 8+ hour adventure, designed to feel like a playable cartoon
- Fully voiced, with cast including Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Starr, Sally Beaumont

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