Dirk the Gamer
@dirkthegamer.bsky.social
Armchair Video Game Reviewer and Historian. Focusing on lesser known titles and older gems.
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This is the story of Sega's R360: The legendary arcade cabinet that spun players around and left arcade floors far too early. Exclusive interviews, developer quotes, and more!
I'd appreciate not only everyone watching, but also sharing this post and the video!
youtu.be/I-LnKFILB5I
I'd appreciate not only everyone watching, but also sharing this post and the video!
youtu.be/I-LnKFILB5I
Sega R360: Spinning Dreams in the Arcade
YouTube video by One Million Power
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October 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This is the story of Sega's R360: The legendary arcade cabinet that spun players around and left arcade floors far too early. Exclusive interviews, developer quotes, and more!
I'd appreciate not only everyone watching, but also sharing this post and the video!
youtu.be/I-LnKFILB5I
I'd appreciate not only everyone watching, but also sharing this post and the video!
youtu.be/I-LnKFILB5I
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This EXACT view (with this very game) is what I saw under the Christmas tree when I was three years old, except it was real and not an ornament. But I do have this ornament now, because how perfect is that?
I wouldn't be bothering to talk about video games every day of my life if not for the SNES.
I wouldn't be bothering to talk about video games every day of my life if not for the SNES.
September 20, 2025 at 4:23 AM
This EXACT view (with this very game) is what I saw under the Christmas tree when I was three years old, except it was real and not an ornament. But I do have this ornament now, because how perfect is that?
I wouldn't be bothering to talk about video games every day of my life if not for the SNES.
I wouldn't be bothering to talk about video games every day of my life if not for the SNES.
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Off to go catch some fairies. 🧚
Wish me luck!
Wish me luck!
September 18, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Off to go catch some fairies. 🧚
Wish me luck!
Wish me luck!
As a dad I think the way this reporter talks about his father is adorable. Compare it to decades ago where kids were often shamed by their parents for playing video games.
September 11, 2025 at 3:49 AM
As a dad I think the way this reporter talks about his father is adorable. Compare it to decades ago where kids were often shamed by their parents for playing video games.
Amazing soundtrack if you’re into that kind of thing. Wish I could get it on MP3 somewhere: youtu.be/9o-7rPnZhXo?...
Age of Wonders - Soundtrack
YouTube video by Jiseng So
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August 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Amazing soundtrack if you’re into that kind of thing. Wish I could get it on MP3 somewhere: youtu.be/9o-7rPnZhXo?...
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To the person that swooped in to buy a CIB Seaman for Dreamcast under market price right as I was asking the vendor about it at SEGE...
I'll never forget you. AND NEVER FORGIVE YOU 🥲
I'll never forget you. AND NEVER FORGIVE YOU 🥲
July 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
To the person that swooped in to buy a CIB Seaman for Dreamcast under market price right as I was asking the vendor about it at SEGE...
I'll never forget you. AND NEVER FORGIVE YOU 🥲
I'll never forget you. AND NEVER FORGIVE YOU 🥲
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Final Fantasy released 35 years ago today (in North America) 😉
It's come a long way since the original release on the NES, and has cemented itself as one of the most popular franchises in history.
Today, let's show appreciation for the original that started it all!
Are YOU a Final Fantasy fan?
It's come a long way since the original release on the NES, and has cemented itself as one of the most popular franchises in history.
Today, let's show appreciation for the original that started it all!
Are YOU a Final Fantasy fan?
July 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Final Fantasy released 35 years ago today (in North America) 😉
It's come a long way since the original release on the NES, and has cemented itself as one of the most popular franchises in history.
Today, let's show appreciation for the original that started it all!
Are YOU a Final Fantasy fan?
It's come a long way since the original release on the NES, and has cemented itself as one of the most popular franchises in history.
Today, let's show appreciation for the original that started it all!
Are YOU a Final Fantasy fan?
Two Kickstarters I’m very excited about:
EGM Compendium: www.kickstarter.com/projects/egm...
NES-ential Celebration: www.kickstarter.com/projects/338...
EGM Compendium: www.kickstarter.com/projects/egm...
NES-ential Celebration: www.kickstarter.com/projects/338...
The Electronic Gaming Monthly Compendium
A Definitive History of Video Games Through the Pages of the #1 Gaming Magazine
www.kickstarter.com
July 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Two Kickstarters I’m very excited about:
EGM Compendium: www.kickstarter.com/projects/egm...
NES-ential Celebration: www.kickstarter.com/projects/338...
EGM Compendium: www.kickstarter.com/projects/egm...
NES-ential Celebration: www.kickstarter.com/projects/338...
Is this a thing? People are buying brand new legacy gaming magazines and reading them like comic books! I’m so in!!!!
Hit the (personal) jackpot with my first @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social magazine!
Can't wait to start Christmas break right by getting cozy with some hot chocolate and cracking this open. 😊
Can't wait to start Christmas break right by getting cozy with some hot chocolate and cracking this open. 😊
December 21, 2024 at 4:37 AM
Is this a thing? People are buying brand new legacy gaming magazines and reading them like comic books! I’m so in!!!!
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shin megami tensei, screenshot, pc engine (1993) www.mobygames.com/game/10859/s...
December 21, 2024 at 2:32 AM
shin megami tensei, screenshot, pc engine (1993) www.mobygames.com/game/10859/s...
Impressed to see that "Noble Fates" is introducing Kingdoms, Diplomacy and raiding other colonies! If you haven't seen this clearly RimWorld inspired yet very awesome Colony Sim check it out! Is one of my favs store.steampowered.com/app/1769420/...
Save 33% on Noble Fates on Steam
Harness your Demigod powers to lead a group from rags to riches in this 3D Fantasy Kingdom Management Sim with RPG elements. Command from the sky or take control in 3rd Person to BUILD, BATTLE, and RU...
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December 20, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Impressed to see that "Noble Fates" is introducing Kingdoms, Diplomacy and raiding other colonies! If you haven't seen this clearly RimWorld inspired yet very awesome Colony Sim check it out! Is one of my favs store.steampowered.com/app/1769420/...
You can get so many amazing games for free these days from Games Pass, Epic Games Store, Amazon Prime… I’d give anything to have had these kind of services as a kid. You lucky youngin’s and your easy lives! I used to have to play Mega Man uphill whether I was coming or going and we liked it!
December 12, 2024 at 6:28 PM
You can get so many amazing games for free these days from Games Pass, Epic Games Store, Amazon Prime… I’d give anything to have had these kind of services as a kid. You lucky youngin’s and your easy lives! I used to have to play Mega Man uphill whether I was coming or going and we liked it!
I am not bitter at all that this hotel internet is so crappy that the only way I can play “Marvel Rivals” on my Steam Deck is in practice mode against the AI… not bitter at all..
December 9, 2024 at 3:17 AM
I am not bitter at all that this hotel internet is so crappy that the only way I can play “Marvel Rivals” on my Steam Deck is in practice mode against the AI… not bitter at all..
Haha love this site..
UnitedHealthcare CEO Assassin Spotted Emerging from Conveniently Placed Hay Cart
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Assassin Spotted Emerging from Conveniently Placed Hay Cart
NEW YORK — Multiple eyewitnesses claimed to have seen the assassin of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson emerging from a conveniently-placed cart of hay near West…
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December 9, 2024 at 2:42 AM
Haha love this site..
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle nails nearly everything about the best parts of the storied franchise upon which it’s based.
Our review: bit.ly/3ZEjb7t
Our review: bit.ly/3ZEjb7t
December 6, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle nails nearly everything about the best parts of the storied franchise upon which it’s based.
Our review: bit.ly/3ZEjb7t
Our review: bit.ly/3ZEjb7t
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I know nothing about hockey, but a lot of people at BioWare are really into it. So sometimes, I'll look up the Oilers scores and be like "yeah, we won last night, go team!" to blend in with the Canadians 😂
December 6, 2024 at 8:19 PM
I know nothing about hockey, but a lot of people at BioWare are really into it. So sometimes, I'll look up the Oilers scores and be like "yeah, we won last night, go team!" to blend in with the Canadians 😂
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Marvel Rivals feels fake in that I press the match making button and the MATCH FOUND pops within like 2 frames.
Its insane.
Its insane.
December 6, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Marvel Rivals feels fake in that I press the match making button and the MATCH FOUND pops within like 2 frames.
Its insane.
Its insane.
Hilarious satire 😆
Indiana Jones Game Sparks Outrage For Depiction of Violence Against Nazis
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Indiana Jones Game Sparks Outrage For Depiction of Violence Against Nazis
UPPSALA, Sweden — Sprog Hoeffler, avid gamer and founder of the group “Not All Nazis”, has taken umbrage with the way Nazis are being represented…
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December 6, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Hilarious satire 😆
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Super Metroid is an amazing game, here is a lengthy Gif of various parts of the game to honor it!
#metroid #snes #pixelart #nintendo #platformer #metroidvania
#metroid #snes #pixelart #nintendo #platformer #metroidvania
December 6, 2024 at 1:13 AM
Super Metroid is an amazing game, here is a lengthy Gif of various parts of the game to honor it!
#metroid #snes #pixelart #nintendo #platformer #metroidvania
#metroid #snes #pixelart #nintendo #platformer #metroidvania
Ugh you can’t do this to me @vgmuseum.bsky.social ! I have hard enough of a time finishing the games I haven’t played without being tempted to replay the classics…
Last bosses for every 8bit-16bit game called Final Fantasy
December 6, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Ugh you can’t do this to me @vgmuseum.bsky.social ! I have hard enough of a time finishing the games I haven’t played without being tempted to replay the classics…
I may have played a bit too much "Marvel Rivals" tonight (looks at watch in horror). I don't know why, just gave me old school Destiny feels. Will try it out on Steam Deck tomorrow and see how it plays.
December 6, 2024 at 7:47 AM
I may have played a bit too much "Marvel Rivals" tonight (looks at watch in horror). I don't know why, just gave me old school Destiny feels. Will try it out on Steam Deck tomorrow and see how it plays.
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Smart, fun and so very Indiana Jones, The Great Circle is a stealth action tour de force that marks a bold new era for MachineGames.
Our review: www.eurogamer.net/indiana-jone...
Our review: www.eurogamer.net/indiana-jone...
December 6, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Smart, fun and so very Indiana Jones, The Great Circle is a stealth action tour de force that marks a bold new era for MachineGames.
Our review: www.eurogamer.net/indiana-jone...
Our review: www.eurogamer.net/indiana-jone...
Now THIS is how you do a Battle Pass, hope this trend continues! If I'm not mistaken Helldivers 2 did it the same way: gamerant.com/marvel-rival...
Marvel Rivals Reveals Big Monetization Feature
Marvel Rivals reveals new details about monetization, and has great news for players planning to check out NetEase's upcoming game.
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December 6, 2024 at 2:47 AM
Now THIS is how you do a Battle Pass, hope this trend continues! If I'm not mistaken Helldivers 2 did it the same way: gamerant.com/marvel-rival...
The further I get into "Drova", the more I love what I see. The world and game reveals itself to you slowly. It isn't as hard and intimidating as I expected from some of the reviews. The learning curve has been appropriate and balanced.
December 5, 2024 at 7:25 AM
The further I get into "Drova", the more I love what I see. The world and game reveals itself to you slowly. It isn't as hard and intimidating as I expected from some of the reviews. The learning curve has been appropriate and balanced.
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In a Q&A session, the developer of Marvel Rivals confirmed that the game will have #SteamDeck support on release:
steamdeckhq.com/marvel-rival...
steamdeckhq.com/marvel-rival...
Marvel Rivals Will Have Steam Deck Support On Release - Steam Deck HQ
In a Q&A session, the developer of Marvel Rivals confirmed that the game will have Steam Deck support on release.
steamdeckhq.com
December 5, 2024 at 5:12 AM
In a Q&A session, the developer of Marvel Rivals confirmed that the game will have #SteamDeck support on release:
steamdeckhq.com/marvel-rival...
steamdeckhq.com/marvel-rival...