Thom
@lilock33.bsky.social
The pieces in my jigsaw were never made to fit,
I waste my time pretending I can do it.
I waste my time pretending I can do it.
New N64 pickup!
Bakushō Jinsei 64: Mezase! Resort Ō, a boardgame for the N64. Supposedly it's unplayable unless you understand Japanese, but it was cheap and I had to get it for the box-art alone!
Sent from Japan in nothing more than a padded envelope, lucky it arrived undamaged.
#Nintendo64 #N64
Bakushō Jinsei 64: Mezase! Resort Ō, a boardgame for the N64. Supposedly it's unplayable unless you understand Japanese, but it was cheap and I had to get it for the box-art alone!
Sent from Japan in nothing more than a padded envelope, lucky it arrived undamaged.
#Nintendo64 #N64
February 10, 2026 at 6:49 PM
New N64 pickup!
Bakushō Jinsei 64: Mezase! Resort Ō, a boardgame for the N64. Supposedly it's unplayable unless you understand Japanese, but it was cheap and I had to get it for the box-art alone!
Sent from Japan in nothing more than a padded envelope, lucky it arrived undamaged.
#Nintendo64 #N64
Bakushō Jinsei 64: Mezase! Resort Ō, a boardgame for the N64. Supposedly it's unplayable unless you understand Japanese, but it was cheap and I had to get it for the box-art alone!
Sent from Japan in nothing more than a padded envelope, lucky it arrived undamaged.
#Nintendo64 #N64
Hyrule Warriors. The game I'm still unlocking stuff in 12 years down the line...
#WiiU #HyruleWarriors
#WiiU #HyruleWarriors
February 7, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Hyrule Warriors. The game I'm still unlocking stuff in 12 years down the line...
#WiiU #HyruleWarriors
#WiiU #HyruleWarriors
Not enough people are talking about the fact that there's an Amstrad PC in Taylor Swift's latest music video.
February 7, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Not enough people are talking about the fact that there's an Amstrad PC in Taylor Swift's latest music video.
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A new issue of our digi-zine, Between the Scanlines, is now out!
This issue: features on Jerry Lawson, 2000AD games on microcomputer, and the early days of id!
betweenthescanlines.itch.io/issue-thirty...
As much as we can spare from sales will be donated to the Black History Foundation.
This issue: features on Jerry Lawson, 2000AD games on microcomputer, and the early days of id!
betweenthescanlines.itch.io/issue-thirty...
As much as we can spare from sales will be donated to the Black History Foundation.
February 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
A new issue of our digi-zine, Between the Scanlines, is now out!
This issue: features on Jerry Lawson, 2000AD games on microcomputer, and the early days of id!
betweenthescanlines.itch.io/issue-thirty...
As much as we can spare from sales will be donated to the Black History Foundation.
This issue: features on Jerry Lawson, 2000AD games on microcomputer, and the early days of id!
betweenthescanlines.itch.io/issue-thirty...
As much as we can spare from sales will be donated to the Black History Foundation.
My collecting goal for 2026? N64 games with Minis! 🚗
February 6, 2026 at 1:45 PM
My collecting goal for 2026? N64 games with Minis! 🚗
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Writing music to fight anxiety & depression and to help others do the same.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:12 PM
My first time spotting an Analogue 3D in the wild. Someone traded this in pretty quickly...
I already have multiple, modded N64s, so not feeling at all tempted by this.
I already have multiple, modded N64s, so not feeling at all tempted by this.
February 4, 2026 at 3:43 PM
My first time spotting an Analogue 3D in the wild. Someone traded this in pretty quickly...
I already have multiple, modded N64s, so not feeling at all tempted by this.
I already have multiple, modded N64s, so not feeling at all tempted by this.
My first retro pickups of year!
My 2025 was all about the Sega Saturn, so for 2026 my plan is to focus on the Nintendo 64. I need to correct the injustice that I own more physical games for the PS3 than any other system...
My 2025 was all about the Sega Saturn, so for 2026 my plan is to focus on the Nintendo 64. I need to correct the injustice that I own more physical games for the PS3 than any other system...
February 3, 2026 at 8:24 PM
My first retro pickups of year!
My 2025 was all about the Sega Saturn, so for 2026 my plan is to focus on the Nintendo 64. I need to correct the injustice that I own more physical games for the PS3 than any other system...
My 2025 was all about the Sega Saturn, so for 2026 my plan is to focus on the Nintendo 64. I need to correct the injustice that I own more physical games for the PS3 than any other system...
Nearly 18 years later and one of my Beautiful Katamari high scores is still sat in the top 50 of the leaderboards. 🤯
Well done for hanging in there all these years Foomin. 🫡
#BeautifulKatamari #Xbox360
Well done for hanging in there all these years Foomin. 🫡
#BeautifulKatamari #Xbox360
January 17, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Nearly 18 years later and one of my Beautiful Katamari high scores is still sat in the top 50 of the leaderboards. 🤯
Well done for hanging in there all these years Foomin. 🫡
#BeautifulKatamari #Xbox360
Well done for hanging in there all these years Foomin. 🫡
#BeautifulKatamari #Xbox360
They say "start as you mean to go on", so I saw in 2026 whilst playing Hyrule Warriors on Wii U. 😎
I'm not planning a full-time return to socials anytime soon, but will wish everyone here a Happy New Year. 🎇
Stay safe. 🙂
I'm not planning a full-time return to socials anytime soon, but will wish everyone here a Happy New Year. 🎇
Stay safe. 🙂
a couple of video game characters standing next to each other holding a sword .
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January 1, 2026 at 9:38 PM
They say "start as you mean to go on", so I saw in 2026 whilst playing Hyrule Warriors on Wii U. 😎
I'm not planning a full-time return to socials anytime soon, but will wish everyone here a Happy New Year. 🎇
Stay safe. 🙂
I'm not planning a full-time return to socials anytime soon, but will wish everyone here a Happy New Year. 🎇
Stay safe. 🙂
Tetris Worlds (PS2)
The beginnings of the Tetris Guidelines and the standardisation of all Tetris games...
Some nice modes here, it controls well and looks the part, but it falls flat for me because there's no proper endless mode and everything is against the clock. ⏱️🙁
#RetroGaming #Tetris #PS2
The beginnings of the Tetris Guidelines and the standardisation of all Tetris games...
Some nice modes here, it controls well and looks the part, but it falls flat for me because there's no proper endless mode and everything is against the clock. ⏱️🙁
#RetroGaming #Tetris #PS2
July 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Tetris Worlds (PS2)
The beginnings of the Tetris Guidelines and the standardisation of all Tetris games...
Some nice modes here, it controls well and looks the part, but it falls flat for me because there's no proper endless mode and everything is against the clock. ⏱️🙁
#RetroGaming #Tetris #PS2
The beginnings of the Tetris Guidelines and the standardisation of all Tetris games...
Some nice modes here, it controls well and looks the part, but it falls flat for me because there's no proper endless mode and everything is against the clock. ⏱️🙁
#RetroGaming #Tetris #PS2
Yay! This one's certainly been a long time coming... 😂
This is jumping straight to the "next up" position on my handheld "to play" list, I'll be putting some batteries on charge for my GBA. 😁 Seems like the perfect summer game!
This is jumping straight to the "next up" position on my handheld "to play" list, I'll be putting some batteries on charge for my GBA. 😁 Seems like the perfect summer game!
July 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Yay! This one's certainly been a long time coming... 😂
This is jumping straight to the "next up" position on my handheld "to play" list, I'll be putting some batteries on charge for my GBA. 😁 Seems like the perfect summer game!
This is jumping straight to the "next up" position on my handheld "to play" list, I'll be putting some batteries on charge for my GBA. 😁 Seems like the perfect summer game!
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The new episode of Bubblegun is out now - with Third Bird recounting his recent trip to space courtesy of Big Bird. Available on all the podcast places. shows.acast.com/bubblegun/ep...
July 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The new episode of Bubblegun is out now - with Third Bird recounting his recent trip to space courtesy of Big Bird. Available on all the podcast places. shows.acast.com/bubblegun/ep...
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One of the lesser told Tetris stories is that of Vladimir Pokhilko, who worked with Alexey Pajitnov on the game and later co-created Hatris.
This is a three part documentary from Discovery that challenges the established narrative that he murdered his whole family before killing himself.
1/2
This is a three part documentary from Discovery that challenges the established narrative that he murdered his whole family before killing himself.
1/2
July 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
One of the lesser told Tetris stories is that of Vladimir Pokhilko, who worked with Alexey Pajitnov on the game and later co-created Hatris.
This is a three part documentary from Discovery that challenges the established narrative that he murdered his whole family before killing himself.
1/2
This is a three part documentary from Discovery that challenges the established narrative that he murdered his whole family before killing himself.
1/2
One of the lesser told Tetris stories is that of Vladimir Pokhilko, who worked with Alexey Pajitnov on the game and later co-created Hatris.
This is a three part documentary from Discovery that challenges the established narrative that he murdered his whole family before killing himself.
1/2
This is a three part documentary from Discovery that challenges the established narrative that he murdered his whole family before killing himself.
1/2
July 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
One of the lesser told Tetris stories is that of Vladimir Pokhilko, who worked with Alexey Pajitnov on the game and later co-created Hatris.
This is a three part documentary from Discovery that challenges the established narrative that he murdered his whole family before killing himself.
1/2
This is a three part documentary from Discovery that challenges the established narrative that he murdered his whole family before killing himself.
1/2
Just realised that the rumble on my original Wii Remote from 2006 isn't working. Occasionally if I shake the remote it'll kick in, but more often than not there's nothing.
Hopefully it's something as simple as the motor needing lubricating. I think I need to open it up and have a look!
#Wii
Hopefully it's something as simple as the motor needing lubricating. I think I need to open it up and have a look!
#Wii
July 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Just realised that the rumble on my original Wii Remote from 2006 isn't working. Occasionally if I shake the remote it'll kick in, but more often than not there's nothing.
Hopefully it's something as simple as the motor needing lubricating. I think I need to open it up and have a look!
#Wii
Hopefully it's something as simple as the motor needing lubricating. I think I need to open it up and have a look!
#Wii
Is it possible to name something good about Star Wars Episode 1?
#RandomGameSaturday responds with Star Wars Episode 1 Racer. Essentially Wipeout IN SPACE!! 😁
#RandomGameSaturday responds with Star Wars Episode 1 Racer. Essentially Wipeout IN SPACE!! 😁
July 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Is it possible to name something good about Star Wars Episode 1?
#RandomGameSaturday responds with Star Wars Episode 1 Racer. Essentially Wipeout IN SPACE!! 😁
#RandomGameSaturday responds with Star Wars Episode 1 Racer. Essentially Wipeout IN SPACE!! 😁
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A pick from my PS2 shelf this #RandomGameSaturday: Crimson Sea 2, essentially Dynasty Warriors IN SPACE!! 😅
Notably a PS2-exclusive sequel to an Xbox-exclusive original game, development switched to Sony after Xbox sales in Japan failed to impress.
Fun combo of sword and gunplay, but pretty tough!
Notably a PS2-exclusive sequel to an Xbox-exclusive original game, development switched to Sony after Xbox sales in Japan failed to impress.
Fun combo of sword and gunplay, but pretty tough!
July 26, 2025 at 11:48 AM
A pick from my PS2 shelf this #RandomGameSaturday: Crimson Sea 2, essentially Dynasty Warriors IN SPACE!! 😅
Notably a PS2-exclusive sequel to an Xbox-exclusive original game, development switched to Sony after Xbox sales in Japan failed to impress.
Fun combo of sword and gunplay, but pretty tough!
Notably a PS2-exclusive sequel to an Xbox-exclusive original game, development switched to Sony after Xbox sales in Japan failed to impress.
Fun combo of sword and gunplay, but pretty tough!
Brought the Saturn upstairs to the CRT to give the Virtua Gun a try. 🔫👮
July 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Brought the Saturn upstairs to the CRT to give the Virtua Gun a try. 🔫👮
My very first upscaler.
This wasn't used for gaming, but for deinterlacing DVDs on a 480p/576p capable CRT TV in the early 2000s. I'm curious as to how much lag it introduces and what uses it might have as a gaming device though. Might be fun to test it out... 🤔😁
This wasn't used for gaming, but for deinterlacing DVDs on a 480p/576p capable CRT TV in the early 2000s. I'm curious as to how much lag it introduces and what uses it might have as a gaming device though. Might be fun to test it out... 🤔😁
July 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
My very first upscaler.
This wasn't used for gaming, but for deinterlacing DVDs on a 480p/576p capable CRT TV in the early 2000s. I'm curious as to how much lag it introduces and what uses it might have as a gaming device though. Might be fun to test it out... 🤔😁
This wasn't used for gaming, but for deinterlacing DVDs on a 480p/576p capable CRT TV in the early 2000s. I'm curious as to how much lag it introduces and what uses it might have as a gaming device though. Might be fun to test it out... 🤔😁
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What's the oldest system you currently have in your collection? Mine is my imported Vectrex from the US.
July 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
What's the oldest system you currently have in your collection? Mine is my imported Vectrex from the US.
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Brand new Bubblgun! In this episode we're discussing hair - and spend a little too much time discussing the implications of hairy dolphins. Find it in the usual potholes. shows.acast.com/bubblegun/ep...
July 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Brand new Bubblgun! In this episode we're discussing hair - and spend a little too much time discussing the implications of hairy dolphins. Find it in the usual potholes. shows.acast.com/bubblegun/ep...
Name five games you'd play at any time. Not your top 5 of all time, just five games you'd play any time.
Pikmin (GCN)
Super Mario Bros. 2 (NES)
Lemmings (GB)
Burnout (GCN)
Katamari Damacy (PS2)
Pikmin (GCN)
Super Mario Bros. 2 (NES)
Lemmings (GB)
Burnout (GCN)
Katamari Damacy (PS2)
July 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Name five games you'd play at any time. Not your top 5 of all time, just five games you'd play any time.
Pikmin (GCN)
Super Mario Bros. 2 (NES)
Lemmings (GB)
Burnout (GCN)
Katamari Damacy (PS2)
Pikmin (GCN)
Super Mario Bros. 2 (NES)
Lemmings (GB)
Burnout (GCN)
Katamari Damacy (PS2)
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#MegaDriveMonday
They're cute. They're floofy. Sometimes, they explode, and they're back with new skills.
This is not just Lemmings... this is Lemmings 2: The Tribes.
#SEGA #MegaDrive #Psygnosis #Lemmings2TheTribes
They're cute. They're floofy. Sometimes, they explode, and they're back with new skills.
This is not just Lemmings... this is Lemmings 2: The Tribes.
#SEGA #MegaDrive #Psygnosis #Lemmings2TheTribes
July 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
#MegaDriveMonday
They're cute. They're floofy. Sometimes, they explode, and they're back with new skills.
This is not just Lemmings... this is Lemmings 2: The Tribes.
#SEGA #MegaDrive #Psygnosis #Lemmings2TheTribes
They're cute. They're floofy. Sometimes, they explode, and they're back with new skills.
This is not just Lemmings... this is Lemmings 2: The Tribes.
#SEGA #MegaDrive #Psygnosis #Lemmings2TheTribes
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We've also got a gaming hardware anniversary today, too: the Virtual Boy's 30th.
Nintendo must have seemed pretty infallible by '95. And now, virtual reality? 🔥
Nintendo's lowest-selling console, selling just 770k.
Any fans of it out there? What's it like to use, if you've tried or had/have one?
Nintendo must have seemed pretty infallible by '95. And now, virtual reality? 🔥
Nintendo's lowest-selling console, selling just 770k.
Any fans of it out there? What's it like to use, if you've tried or had/have one?
July 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM
We've also got a gaming hardware anniversary today, too: the Virtual Boy's 30th.
Nintendo must have seemed pretty infallible by '95. And now, virtual reality? 🔥
Nintendo's lowest-selling console, selling just 770k.
Any fans of it out there? What's it like to use, if you've tried or had/have one?
Nintendo must have seemed pretty infallible by '95. And now, virtual reality? 🔥
Nintendo's lowest-selling console, selling just 770k.
Any fans of it out there? What's it like to use, if you've tried or had/have one?