Pete Skerritt
@peteskerritt.com
Video game player since 1976. Likes to talk about video games from arcades to modern day. Specializes in sports video games from the past. Probably quote-posts a bit too much.
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Personal gaming stories and retro game collecting from the original PlayStation to the Wii.
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So I finally rolled out the new peteskerritt.com website today-- moving from Wix back to WordPress. It's been a slower day in the office, so I've had some extra time to write a couple of things and get them posted.
While I can't/won't guarantee update schedules, this is where my writing will go.
While I can't/won't guarantee update schedules, this is where my writing will go.
40+ hours on this version of Final Bar Line alone. I put another 30 hours into the PS5 version (back when I was using the console in 2023).
November 27, 2025 at 3:17 AM
40+ hours on this version of Final Bar Line alone. I put another 30 hours into the PS5 version (back when I was using the console in 2023).
At the risk of sounding lame, I still find myself enjoying the Call of Duty campaigns (Modern Warfare 1-3, World at War, Black Ops 1). Popcorn/blockbuster first-person shooting. Nothing deep, just a ridiculous ride.
I suck at these, but I find advancing the story to be enjoyable.
I suck at these, but I find advancing the story to be enjoyable.
November 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
At the risk of sounding lame, I still find myself enjoying the Call of Duty campaigns (Modern Warfare 1-3, World at War, Black Ops 1). Popcorn/blockbuster first-person shooting. Nothing deep, just a ridiculous ride.
I suck at these, but I find advancing the story to be enjoyable.
I suck at these, but I find advancing the story to be enjoyable.
150 minutes left.
a man is covering his face with his hand and saying `` seriously '' .
ALT: a man is covering his face with his hand and saying `` seriously '' .
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November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
150 minutes left.
Random commercials are popping into my head again.
The Catskill Game Farm Ad & Jingle
YouTube video by abadidol
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November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Random commercials are popping into my head again.
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The new issue of Retro Gamer is on sale and celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Xbox 360. It also features an amazing calendar covering 40 years of Super Mario Bros. Buy it in shops now!
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...
November 26, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The new issue of Retro Gamer is on sale and celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Xbox 360. It also features an amazing calendar covering 40 years of Super Mario Bros. Buy it in shops now!
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...
The Dorito Pope cares only about building his little gaming media fiefdom on the backs of other people's work. At the end of the day, he's a textbook narcissist who worries more about himself, his perception, and his platform.
I feel bad for the cult of followers who still defend this person.
I feel bad for the cult of followers who still defend this person.
"We found out later that Keighley had a party in another room with all the influencers and industry people. You know where Future Class met that day? At a Starbucks.”
‘We were effectively props’: young stars of game development feel let down by the ‘gaming Oscars’
Announced in 2020 by the Game Awards as an inclusive programme for the industry’s next generation, the Future Class initiative has now been discontinued. Inductees describe clashes with organisers and...
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The Dorito Pope cares only about building his little gaming media fiefdom on the backs of other people's work. At the end of the day, he's a textbook narcissist who worries more about himself, his perception, and his platform.
I feel bad for the cult of followers who still defend this person.
I feel bad for the cult of followers who still defend this person.
The day before Thanksgiving is for powering through Streets of Rage 2 on Mania while network maintenance and updates are underway.
November 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The day before Thanksgiving is for powering through Streets of Rage 2 on Mania while network maintenance and updates are underway.
I'm very much taking in the peace and quiet that comes with not having teachers and students in the building. While I do very much miss having these days off, as I did as a teacher, they're also days of calm and centering in this role.
November 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I'm very much taking in the peace and quiet that comes with not having teachers and students in the building. While I do very much miss having these days off, as I did as a teacher, they're also days of calm and centering in this role.
AAA(A) games take about 10 years to develop now, so it's on schedule.
Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is reportedly still years away from launch. bit.ly/4pAPte1
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
AAA(A) games take about 10 years to develop now, so it's on schedule.
Zelda and Metroid are two series that I really don't care for all that much in their typical forms. But Hyrule Warriors and Metroid Prime Pinball are games that I will absolutely, 100% play.
the obsession with shiny new games is crazy, a bunch of people are gonna play Metroid Prime 4 without having touched the most essential one before and that disgusts me
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Zelda and Metroid are two series that I really don't care for all that much in their typical forms. But Hyrule Warriors and Metroid Prime Pinball are games that I will absolutely, 100% play.
Just turned off the sleep schedule/alarm for the next few days. Not that it matters much, as my stupid ass will still be awake at 5am, but at least I won’t have the stress of knowing I’ve got to hustle through pre-commute/commute crap for a spell.
November 26, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Just turned off the sleep schedule/alarm for the next few days. Not that it matters much, as my stupid ass will still be awake at 5am, but at least I won’t have the stress of knowing I’ve got to hustle through pre-commute/commute crap for a spell.
Finally— the crown jewel of the Ninja Gaiden NES trilogy is unleashed onto NSO. The Dark Sword of Chaos has a reasonable difficulty (unlike the other two games) and arguably has the best powerups.
I’m excited (but have to be up at 5am, so I’ll have to wait.)
I’m excited (but have to be up at 5am, so I’ll have to wait.)
NES and GameBoy Classics added to NSO:
NES:
-Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
-BATTLETOADS
Game Boy:
-Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
-BIONIC COMMANDO
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wZZ...
NES:
-Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
-BATTLETOADS
Game Boy:
-Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
-BIONIC COMMANDO
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wZZ...
November 26, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Finally— the crown jewel of the Ninja Gaiden NES trilogy is unleashed onto NSO. The Dark Sword of Chaos has a reasonable difficulty (unlike the other two games) and arguably has the best powerups.
I’m excited (but have to be up at 5am, so I’ll have to wait.)
I’m excited (but have to be up at 5am, so I’ll have to wait.)
Shadows of the Damned has not lost its charm. I played this for review on the Xbox 360 14 years ago— playing it now at 60 frames per second on a modern console, revisiting the game for the first time since, is pretty effing cool.
November 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Shadows of the Damned has not lost its charm. I played this for review on the Xbox 360 14 years ago— playing it now at 60 frames per second on a modern console, revisiting the game for the first time since, is pretty effing cool.
Expedition 33 is one of those games that I probably would’ve bought long before now if it wasn’t for being reminded of the parry and dodge stuff— which, for me, is an automatic disqualifier. I have no doubt that it’s a good game, based on how many people enjoy it, but parry/dodge = not for me.
November 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Expedition 33 is one of those games that I probably would’ve bought long before now if it wasn’t for being reminded of the parry and dodge stuff— which, for me, is an automatic disqualifier. I have no doubt that it’s a good game, based on how many people enjoy it, but parry/dodge = not for me.
Rap Sheet starting fights up in here *before* turkey and fisticuffs. As someone who does not eat pie, I take no sides.
Apple pie is bad. This is not really debatable. So is key lime pie, while we’re on the topic. Pecan pie is the 🐐 tho.
November 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Rap Sheet starting fights up in here *before* turkey and fisticuffs. As someone who does not eat pie, I take no sides.
"Nut Shot" compilations are a guilty pleasure.
FUNNIEST Fails You Can Feel Through the SCREEN
YouTube video by America's Funniest Home Videos
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
"Nut Shot" compilations are a guilty pleasure.
I don't see Downhill Domination talked about a lot, and that's a shame-- though that probably means it qualifies for "hidden gem" status. It's a very cool game... a bit over the top at times, but we liked that kind of thing in 2003.
A trailer for 'Downhill Domination' on the PlayStation 2.
November 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I don't see Downhill Domination talked about a lot, and that's a shame-- though that probably means it qualifies for "hidden gem" status. It's a very cool game... a bit over the top at times, but we liked that kind of thing in 2003.
I was right about absences today-- but it was even higher than I thought (>15% of students out).
I saw lots of empty school bus stops and buses driving by them this morning. I can kind of see why some districts/states turn the week of Thanksgiving into a full week off for students/teachers. If I had to guess, I'd think our school would see more than 10% of students absent today.
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I was right about absences today-- but it was even higher than I thought (>15% of students out).
The best character name ever, and that's a fact-- STICK BREITLING.
November 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The best character name ever, and that's a fact-- STICK BREITLING.
Does this mean that video games are... TOEtally undeFEETed?
Video games are kinda weird now.
What do you mean I gotta tag this NSFW?
What do you mean I gotta tag this NSFW?
November 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Does this mean that video games are... TOEtally undeFEETed?
One of our security staffers just came into the IT office and asked, "What's the word, fellas?"
This was my response.
This was my response.
Family Guy: The Bird's The Word (Clip) | TBS
YouTube video by TBS
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November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
One of our security staffers just came into the IT office and asked, "What's the word, fellas?"
This was my response.
This was my response.
Today's work meal is Ruffles and Dove dark chocolate. I may have already begun indulging at 9:20am.
November 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Today's work meal is Ruffles and Dove dark chocolate. I may have already begun indulging at 9:20am.
Yeah, there was a brief window where Dick Tracy was THE SHIT. (As opposed to "No shit, Dick Tracy.")
Again, I'm getting AVGN flashbacks. Hearing James refer to him as "Dickard" still makes me laugh out loud.
Again, I'm getting AVGN flashbacks. Hearing James refer to him as "Dickard" still makes me laugh out loud.
Dick Tracy for NES
Source: GamePro 11 (June 1990)
Scan Source: RetroMags
#retrogaming #nintendo
Source: GamePro 11 (June 1990)
Scan Source: RetroMags
#retrogaming #nintendo
November 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Yeah, there was a brief window where Dick Tracy was THE SHIT. (As opposed to "No shit, Dick Tracy.")
Again, I'm getting AVGN flashbacks. Hearing James refer to him as "Dickard" still makes me laugh out loud.
Again, I'm getting AVGN flashbacks. Hearing James refer to him as "Dickard" still makes me laugh out loud.
It's a yacht rock kind of morning.
November 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
It's a yacht rock kind of morning.