Games From The Black Hole
@gamesblackhole.bsky.social
A blog about old games. Written by Ashley Day
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Booted up my PS3 for the first time in a while and immediately hit with a wave of 2008 nostalgia
November 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Booted up my PS3 for the first time in a while and immediately hit with a wave of 2008 nostalgia
That said, I am left confused by a couple of things. Some inventory items that don’t seem to have a use and 2/3 songs in the credits that don’t seem to appear in the game. Maybe I missed something or there was some content left on the cutting room floor?
November 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM
That said, I am left confused by a couple of things. Some inventory items that don’t seem to have a use and 2/3 songs in the credits that don’t seem to appear in the game. Maybe I missed something or there was some content left on the cutting room floor?
That’s Simon The Sorcerer Origins finished. If you’re a fan of the first then you’ll find this a very worthy sequel. The best since 2. It’s a reassuring traditional adventure with a good script, good puzzles and a great performance from Chris Barrie. Smallthing did a great job. Bring on the remake!
November 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
That’s Simon The Sorcerer Origins finished. If you’re a fan of the first then you’ll find this a very worthy sequel. The best since 2. It’s a reassuring traditional adventure with a good script, good puzzles and a great performance from Chris Barrie. Smallthing did a great job. Bring on the remake!
No new arrivals this week so here’s something beloved from the collection
November 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
No new arrivals this week so here’s something beloved from the collection
Two new arrivals this week.
One a sequel I’ve wanted since the 90s and the other a prequel to a 90s classic.
One a sequel I’ve wanted since the 90s and the other a prequel to a 90s classic.
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Two new arrivals this week.
One a sequel I’ve wanted since the 90s and the other a prequel to a 90s classic.
One a sequel I’ve wanted since the 90s and the other a prequel to a 90s classic.
Tomorrow...
November 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Tomorrow...
OMG I did it! After much faffing about, I managed to make a European save file that unlocks the Gradius Sword in the PAL version of Vandal Hearts 2!
November 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
OMG I did it! After much faffing about, I managed to make a European save file that unlocks the Gradius Sword in the PAL version of Vandal Hearts 2!
I’m delighted to see my 8-page Simon The Sorcerer feature in the latest Retro Gamer. This article was a real labour of love; I interviewed someone involved in every single game, including both the new one and the cancelled 2014 release. If you’re a fan of the series, I think you’ll like it.
November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I’m delighted to see my 8-page Simon The Sorcerer feature in the latest Retro Gamer. This article was a real labour of love; I interviewed someone involved in every single game, including both the new one and the cancelled 2014 release. If you’re a fan of the series, I think you’ll like it.
My most played games according to the Nintendo Store app…
November 5, 2025 at 7:40 AM
My most played games according to the Nintendo Store app…
Big thanks to @turfmasta.bsky.social for creating this GBA cartridge extender. It’s intended to make the e-reader work with Analogue Pocket but I actually got it so I can play Boktai and ensure the sun sensor is correctly exposed!
November 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Big thanks to @turfmasta.bsky.social for creating this GBA cartridge extender. It’s intended to make the e-reader work with Analogue Pocket but I actually got it so I can play Boktai and ensure the sun sensor is correctly exposed!
About to board the Catbus!
November 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
About to board the Catbus!
I finished a very good tactics RPG for the first time last night. Hopefully I’ll be able to get a blog post out for it this month…
November 1, 2025 at 9:08 AM
I finished a very good tactics RPG for the first time last night. Hopefully I’ll be able to get a blog post out for it this month…
Happy Halloween!
If you can’t celebrate by playing Dead Of The Brain on MSX then the next best thing is reading about it!
If you can’t celebrate by playing Dead Of The Brain on MSX then the next best thing is reading about it!
October 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Happy Halloween!
If you can’t celebrate by playing Dead Of The Brain on MSX then the next best thing is reading about it!
If you can’t celebrate by playing Dead Of The Brain on MSX then the next best thing is reading about it!
One new arrival this week…
This one will be a gift for my daughter. Really looking forward to whizzing this round the kitchen with her.
This one will be a gift for my daughter. Really looking forward to whizzing this round the kitchen with her.
October 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
One new arrival this week…
This one will be a gift for my daughter. Really looking forward to whizzing this round the kitchen with her.
This one will be a gift for my daughter. Really looking forward to whizzing this round the kitchen with her.
Question!
When you go on holiday, do you take a handheld with you and play by the pool, the beach etc?
I’ve been doing it for decades but I can’t remember ever seeing a single other soul do the same. Does no one else really do this? I love sinking some quality time into a holiday game.
When you go on holiday, do you take a handheld with you and play by the pool, the beach etc?
I’ve been doing it for decades but I can’t remember ever seeing a single other soul do the same. Does no one else really do this? I love sinking some quality time into a holiday game.
October 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Question!
When you go on holiday, do you take a handheld with you and play by the pool, the beach etc?
I’ve been doing it for decades but I can’t remember ever seeing a single other soul do the same. Does no one else really do this? I love sinking some quality time into a holiday game.
When you go on holiday, do you take a handheld with you and play by the pool, the beach etc?
I’ve been doing it for decades but I can’t remember ever seeing a single other soul do the same. Does no one else really do this? I love sinking some quality time into a holiday game.
Found a cursed Outrun 2 cab in my hotel
October 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Found a cursed Outrun 2 cab in my hotel
I feel like anyone doubting that number may have overlooked this…
October 23, 2025 at 10:43 AM
I feel like anyone doubting that number may have overlooked this…
Some websites do this in a day; it took me five years. But I’m still immensely proud and delighted that people continue to read my little blog. Thank you all, this has made my day!
October 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Some websites do this in a day; it took me five years. But I’m still immensely proud and delighted that people continue to read my little blog. Thank you all, this has made my day!
You can play the remake in a browser, including on mobile, at the link below. It’s really good! There’s also a WIP sequel at the same link, which is amazing to see.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:29 AM
You can play the remake in a browser, including on mobile, at the link below. It’s really good! There’s also a WIP sequel at the same link, which is amazing to see.
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A reader got in touch to say that my post about Head Over Heels inspired him to create a new remake of the game, complete with new visuals and various enhancements.
I could not be prouder that my little blog inspired someone to go out and actually develop a game. How cool is that?!
I could not be prouder that my little blog inspired someone to go out and actually develop a game. How cool is that?!
October 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
A reader got in touch to say that my post about Head Over Heels inspired him to create a new remake of the game, complete with new visuals and various enhancements.
I could not be prouder that my little blog inspired someone to go out and actually develop a game. How cool is that?!
I could not be prouder that my little blog inspired someone to go out and actually develop a game. How cool is that?!
No new arrivals this week as I’m on holiday. So here’s a Raw Thrills arcade game I spotted in the wild and didn’t know existed.
October 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
No new arrivals this week as I’m on holiday. So here’s a Raw Thrills arcade game I spotted in the wild and didn’t know existed.
Almost impossible to say but this one is notable for me; it’s the one that inspired me to include a title screen in every GFTBH post!
October 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Almost impossible to say but this one is notable for me; it’s the one that inspired me to include a title screen in every GFTBH post!
This week’s new arrivals…
October 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This week’s new arrivals…