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03/05/2024

Got these 3 awesome steel book editions for $9 (total, not each)
GTA V, Bioshock infinite & Injustice

25/04/2024

How awesome is this boxart for the super famicom version of adventure island!

Box is a bit beaten up but still happy to have it in the collection

Anyone else got any cool unique boxarts that they love? Let me know so i can have a cheeky google search or send me a pic!

18/04/2024

Picked up Front Mission 1st: Remake today.

I remember seeing my mate play it on the PS1 back in the day as he consumed everything that had the markings of squaresoft, but I wasn't big into tactics based games at the time. Years later I got into them when i finally grabbed final fantasy tactics advance and that game just clicked the genre for me.

I don't know why, but this series always stuck in my head, so I'm glad to finally be able to jump in.



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17/04/2024

Very underrated PS2 game, i'm not even a 007 fan, but this game is badass!

James Bond 007: Everything Or Nothing

What are some of your favourite PS2 games that you feel are underrated or overlooked?

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08/04/2024

One hell of a game, I had to grab a physical copy of BombRush CyberFunk!

If you haven't played this game, then you're missing out. It's basically a spiritual successor to the Jet Set Radio games, and since Sega wasn't making any more entries in the series (at the time) these indie developers decided to make their own spin off and damn is it amazing.

It builds on everything about the JSR games and just oozes style.

Gameplay is tight, music is great, artstyle and animation is top notch. Don't believe me, even ask the

Do yourself a favour and give it a go.

02/04/2024

I never understood why they went and released this on 3DS and not on the switch, especially now that the second game is being released on switch. Nintendo, your weird decisions never cease to amaze me.

31/03/2024

One of my holy grail games - Devil Crash (in japan) also known as Devil's crush in other regions. The Japanese verison is the uncensored version, which was banned in the states and other regions for being too 'satanic' due to the use of all the pentagrams and occult iconography. So, in my opinion, the Japanese version is, of course, the one to get.



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29/03/2024

This bad boy finally arrived!





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17/03/2024

My score from today, grabbed a super famicom along with a bunch of games, a couple of PS1 games, a PSP, PS3, N64 and saturn game too.

Love the copy of tobal no.1's artwork by the man we lost recently.

14/03/2024

Just a couple screenshots from this complete masterpiece of a game!

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth



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10/03/2024

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Damn! What an absolute masterpiece of a game and easily my favourite in the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series as a whole.

This is the longest game in the series to date, but it held my attention the whole way through. It, of course, has an equal amount of goofiness and serious themes throughout, which adds to the enjoyment.
The change of gameplay styles from a brawler to turn based RPG in the previous Like a Dragon game turned me off but this one finds the perfect happy medium with a fast fluid and engaging strategic turn based system that just works perfectly.
The game is also not a typical RPG grind fest either, you level up and go through the game at a smooth pace, with the option of course to go full OP if you choose before main missions.

The game is littered with mini games, side quests and almost games within the main game itself such as the Sujimon quest line which is basically pokemon, but you instead capture low life thugs and creeps to level up, evolve and battle with.

THEN, there is Dondoku island which is basically a farming sim much like Stardew valley.
There is just soooo much to do and i spent about 70+ hours to complete the main campaign, a decent chunk of Dondoku island and side missions, however there is still tonnes for me left to do and honestly I'm nowhere near sick of it. That is something coming from me, as I'm someone who prefers games around the 10-20hour mark and generally doesn't get invested in bloated out massive games.

If you're on the fence like I was and a fan of the series, definitely jump into it.

If you've never played a Yakuza title, it is a bit of a wrap up of stories throughout the series, so you may have a hard time following on, but hey give it a go anyways. You can always go back and play the older titles or even watch a video online of the story so far.

It's an absolute gem of a game and a 10/10 for me.

Stay tuned for an upcoming video review too so i can show off some of the gameplay for you guys.

Any questions about the game, feel free to ask in the comments :)

Five Star Games

03/03/2024

The wait is over!

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is finally here! The winner of The Game Award’s Most Anticipated Game is available for download from PlayStation® Store.Having esca...

10/02/2024

If you don't already own this masterpiece then this is the version to get!

09/02/2024

Another review up for your viewing pleasure. This time it's 'Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown'

This game is fantastic if you're a fan of the metroidvania genre. I loved my entire 22hours completing it and there's still some hidden collectibles and trophies to obtain.

Ubisoft

09/02/2024

Pre-orders are now (finally) available for STELLAR BLADE!
Secure your physical copy with a pre-order now!

24/12/2023

Merry christmas to everyone out there in instagram world.
Hope you all have the best time, whether it's with family, friends or even on your own 🎅🎄

06/11/2023

HOTWHEELS UNLEASHED 2: TURBOCHARGED - REVIEW!!!

Check out the full video review below.

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25/10/2023

SONIC SUPERSTARS REVIEW!!

All footage captured directly from my PS5
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20/10/2023

What an absolutely crazy week for gaming!

02/10/2023

Hey guys, heading to PAX and want to check out one of the newest devs on the scene and support their first ever game? Studio 'Grimmbros' will be showing off their upcoming game 'Hues of the Void'. To learn a bit about the game, here's what the team has to say:

'Hues of the Void

Combining color matching, line defense, and puzzle elements, Hues of the Void is a unique and engaging take on the “x-defense” game genre. Within the prismatic lands of Hues of the Void, players must defend themselves against the advancing knights of the Chroma Crusade, an oppressive theocratic order by summoning creatures such as slimes, void skeletons, gazeblasters , octohorrors, and more!

Customize your loadout of characters, artifacts, and familiars, fine tune your menagerie of eldritch horrors and undead monstrosities, and claw your way to victory over the Chromacrusade! With plenty of summonable monsters to unlock, minions to will to your bidding, and synergies to uncover and experiment with, your journey through the prismatic lands is uniquely your own. Once your grand pilgrimage through the campaign is complete, dive into endless mode, where you can test your most clever combinations and skills against ever increasing waves of unique and challenging enemies.

The vibrant and colorful world of Hues of the Void and its challenging gameplay make it an entertaining and engrossing game for players of ages 10+. Hues of the void will test your skills and keep you engaged throughout many hours of gameplay.'

The Grimmbros team will be bringing the game to paxaus 2023 at the indie booth #34. Be sure to go and check it out and to see how you can score some promo goodies.

For all those not attending but still want to support, a demo of the game is available now on android!

See below for some of the goodies you can score at PAX and some screenshots of the game.

14/09/2023

Super keen for this remake!

14/09/2023

Now this looks awesome

12/09/2023

Currently reviewing Trine 5!

If you've played any of the previous games, you'll love the new mechanics and tighter controls. To newbies of the franchise, this is the most polished title to date gameplay wise, and is such a joy to play. The gameplay is mainly focused around puzzles, mixed in with platforming and some light combat.

The puzzles can start to get more intricate but never to the point they're just overly complex and make you want to rage quit.

Playing solo you get to swap between all 3 characters on the fly, or you can opt to play couch co-op or online using one character each, or play in a mode up to 4 players allowing you to use whoever you want. I love thay the multiplayer aspect has puzzles tailored for multiple people and feels different to the single player puzzles. It really makes working together a must.

Visually the game and the series as a whole have some of the most whimsical, detailed and lovingly crafted fantasy themed environments i've ever seen. Trine 5 continues with proving stunning vistas to travel through in this amazing 2.5D adventure.

Full review will be up soon as I'm nearing completion, but as a fan of the series, this one does not disappoint and I can already recommend it to anyone wanting to pick it up!

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Traverse breathtaking 2.5D landscapes in Trine's deepest and visually richest chapter to date, with an all new cast of characters and the longest campaign of...

11/09/2023

ARMORED CORE VI - REVIEW!!

Developed by 'From Software,' the studio behind the Souls series, Elden Ring, and even Otogi on the OG Xbox, among many others, graces us with Armored Core 6, the 6th entry into the franchise.

I'll be honest; I was never interested in the franchise as a whole, but something about this entry piqued my interest, and I'm glad I took the time to jump in because this is one fast and frenetic action game that keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time! (I legitimately had to sit up playing it because of the reaction time and focus required).

The gameplay takes the Souls series approach with a higher difficulty than many fans of the series may be used to. While it does not have any difficulty settings, it still offers a fair experience that gives you the freedom to customize your mech as you see fit. This lets you choose between build types that offer up fast, zippy mechs that are great for dodging, middle-ranged ones that can take a hit and still zip around, or even straight-up tanks that are slower but can take huge amounts of damage. There are even builds that are great for jumping and hovering too.

You can customize everything from the head, arms, chest, and legs to boosters and other components to get the feel for what you're comfortable with just right. Once you've got that all sorted, then it's time to spec out your weapons, in which you can have a weapon on each hand and one on each shoulder.

As you progress through the game, you will continue to unlock new parts and weapons for your mech, which will help you prepare for the battles to come.
What I really appreciated, apart from checkpoints, is the ability to change out a mech build when you die at one of these checkpoints, saving you from replaying the entire mission again to tackle a harder area or boss. Speaking of bosses, there are some stupidly hard ones, but once you find the correct builds and tactics, they're not as punishing or daunting as they once seemed. I will say this game is not as tough as the Dark Souls games, but it does have some truly frustrating encounters, so be prepared.

What I really loved about the game is the feeling of the weapons and the mech itself. You really feel the weight differences in your builds and the impact your weapons dish out. This is also enhanced with great sound design as every blast just pops and gives the feeling all the more oomph! Trust me, try playing with the sound off, and it just doesn't have the same effect.

One thing I see a lot of complaints about is the lack of any real cutscenes or story outside of pure talking/text on screen. I will admit the story is quite nonsensical, and the structure is very old school in design. For example, text pops up with some info, you go through menus, set up your mech, select the mission, more text, and bam, you're in the mission. There is no open world or any hub to explore, etc. Now, while it doesn't sound crash hot, I really appreciated it because the game knows exactly what the main focus is, and that's the actual combat, so with less junk in between, you're in and out of the action a lot quicker and getting to what we all play games for...the gameplay (with the exception of some great walking sims). Now, I do love story in games, but this one just doesn't need it. You're a mercenary taking jobs to get paid. It's a simple premise that does eventually unfold, but honestly, you feel like your job is to go out there and do what needs to be done, and it really nails that aspect.

Aside from amazing action-packed gameplay and some great audio work, I really loved the visuals too. Mechs themselves have really cool designs to choose from, and a cool feature is that your mech will get scratched up in battle...which, of course, you can repaint any color you like during any mission (I've seen a lot of Gundam Neon Genesis builds out there). The level of detail on the machines is top-notch, and the particle effects on display are fantastic. Grinding across metal as your mech roars through an environment leaves sparks galore, and damn, do the explosions look phenomenal anytime you blast literally anything!

Some of the buildings, etc., look a little lackluster at times, but to remedy this, there are some truly jaw-dropping moments where the sheer scope of an enemy ship you need to take out just blows your mind. The sense of scale is just simply, wow—*chef's kiss*.
A small gripe is the fact you can't turn off chromatic abberarion! It's an absolutely stupid visual effect that modern games seem to love implementing but to me it looks like garbage every time it is used...that may just be a me thing though.

Now, what's better than being able to play an amazing game? Having multiple endings tied to replaying the game, but not just replaying the exact same thing; no, there are extra missions and story beats tied to multiple playthroughs, which I highly recommend checking out if you can't get enough of the game. If that's still not enough, then you can also play online in 1v1 or 3v3 battles to your heart's content.

Now, as I was playing this on PC, I was a little worried about how it would be optimized, but it ran beautifully on ultra settings for me at a locked 60fps, and even on the Steam Deck, I managed to play a good chunk at a close lock to 40fps on high settings. You could easily bump the settings down a bit to get it perfectly locked. It definitely plays amazingly on the Deck though.

All in all, this game blew me away and has me wanting to go back and try the other entries in the series that I just glossed over all these years. If you're a fan of mechs, games with a challenge, or just want some straight-up action, then I highly recommend it. You don't need to have played any previous game in the series to experience this to its full potential. So what are you waiting for? Go play it, dammit.

07/09/2023

For those wondering how Baldurs Gate will work for PS5 on a dualsense - check out this great article:

https://blog.playstation.com/2023/09/05/how-baldurs-gate-3-adapts-its-expansive-rpg-gameplay-for-your-dualsense-controller/

Also for physical game purists, unfortunately the game is digital only, available on the playstation store

Details on customizable radial menus and how they’re tied to adaptive triggers, Cursor mode and more.

06/09/2023

Bowser jr. trying his best to look menacing.




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06/09/2023

Bowser jr. just hates how happy these dudes are!





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04/09/2023

TIME FOR ADVENTURE!

How cute is this toad amiibo!




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01/09/2023

Little Zombie Vemon Boy.

Such a cool little figurine.

01/09/2023

Starboy! Love this little light up Star Power up from Mario Bros.