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Yo! My name is Robbie. Join me as I fumble through this blog thing and rattle on about games and stuff that I like!

I don’t feel like there are many gamers out there with my kind of tastes – at least it feels that way most of the time – so I’m starting this page in hopes of finding others out there, who like me, have strange kinda tastes.

This is going to be interesting.

So, if you’ve somehow found yourself here, then I hope you manage to dig A Certain Kind of Gamer.

RETRO GAMER LIFE: New SEGA Saturn and Mega Drive Pick Ups!

March 10, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

Just a quick post today – I’ve been pretty busy with work the last few days, and I’ve been doing some volunteer work too, so I haven’t had much time to capture game-play, screenshots or anything else really cool like that.

But I have received a few bits and bobs in the mail. Fyeah… PICK UPS!

I’ve been really into the Saturn lately. I mean, I usually am, but am prone to phases where it’s all I play for weeks on end.

Hence the purchases.

I also got a killer new Mega Drive game to add to my (admittedly humble) collection of games for that system. Let’s get on with it, shall we?

Now Playing: APOCRYPH (PC) // GRAVEL (PC) // BLOODGDX (PC) // ACE OF SEAFOOD (SWITCH)

March 6, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

I’ve been playing a lot of games this past week. I’ve had family down from Sydney, so while my days have been fairly busy, my evenings have been pretty chill, with lots of games to while away the hours with.

On a more serious note, the site has been struggling when it comes to views lately, so if you enjoy my content at all, I’d really, really appreciate a share or two, maybe on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram – whatever! I really hope that what I’m doing is going down well with you lot – I know I cover some specific, niche stuff, but all the more reason to try to spread the word, right? I’m all over Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, so I’m giving it my absolute best shot!

Anyways, without further adieu, here’s some neat stuff I’m playing that you might just dig too!

ION MAIDEN – Classic FPS Action Has A Place In 2018

March 3, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

I fell off the First Person Shooter bandwagon looooong ago. Or at least I thought I had.

I grew up with the classics. Wolfenstein 3D, Blakestone, Zero Tolerance (yeah, it’s a classic to me), Exhumed/Powerslave, DOOM, Heretic, Hexen, Duke 3D, Half-Life and Quake changed my gaming world, and I followed the genre wherever it took me. PC or Console, it didn’t matter. Toward the tail-end of the Xbox 360 era though, the genre started losing its appeal for me. Online multi-player was the new focus, and the parts of the games I cared about (the not multi-player bits) were the exact parts of the game that seemed to receive the least amount of attention.

Learning To Love: DAYTONA USA (CHAMPIONSHIP) CIRCUIT EDITION

March 1, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

Learning To Love is a series that I’m going to start throwing at you every now and then – a series about games that I am giving a second, third or in Daytona USA (C)CE’s case, hundredth chance. These could be games that I wanted to like, but couldn’t latch on to, or games that I hyped up to ridiculous levels as a youngster, that inevitably failed to meet expectation. It could also be games that I’ve never liked that all of a sudden, just work for me. A retro gamer’s life can be strange sometimes.

So let’s go away, shall we?

RETRO GAMER LIFE: My Quest For A Complete SEGA Saturn Racing Collection + Pick-Ups!

February 24, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

Not Pictured – Loose PAL Need For Speed and Virtua Racing.

And now for something a bit different. Something a little more personal, and a tad more ‘bloggy’ – if that is even a thing.

It’s no secret that I really, really love arcade racing games. Even games that were generally regarded as ‘sim’ games in the 32-bit era are far removed enough from reality that I can usually find something to enjoy in all of them. The more reality creeps in, the more bored I become.

But why racing games? Would you believe me if I told you I couldn’t care less about cars in the real world? It’s true – I’m the furthest from a petrol-head as anybody you’re likely to encounter. Ever. Read More →

CrossTheRidge R – OBSCURE Doujin Racing Game for PC!

February 21, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

There’s nothing like that feeling of stumbling across a game that you had no idea existed, in a genre that’s close to your heart! I found this one on the forums over at Rolling Start, THE place to check out if you’re into arcade racers at all.

Now Playing – MORPHITE // CHORO Q PARK // MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

February 18, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

I’ve been playing a LOT of games lately. I’ve been on a pretty hard SEGA Saturn kick the last few weeks, with some pick-ups I’ll show you in future posts, but my Switch and PC have been getting a fair amount of gaming love too!

Here are 3 games I’m really loving at the moment.

REVIEW: GRAN CHASER (CYBER SPEEDWAY) For The SEGA SATURN

February 16, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

Gran Chaser/Cyber Speedway is not a particularly great game, at least when compared to the company it finds itself alongside on the SEGA Saturn. It pains me to write that, because my love for this game runs so goddamned deep, but it’s true. However, if you’ve the same pre-disposition toward awkward, early 3D racers that I do, then buckle up, Boyo! I can absolutely recommend it to the weird ones, like yourself.

Also, despite the title, your Gran is safe, I promise.

5 GREAT Retro-Flavoured Games On STEAM For UNDER $5 USD!

February 14, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

Who doesn’t love some cheap games? They’re a nice way to pad out your library, sure, but a gamble they can definitely be – a cheap RRP isn’t usually synonymous with quality. Well, don’t fret, because I’m here to help! These 5 games I’m about to show you challenge that theory.

Here are 5 Games for the Retro Gamer you can find on Steam that are totally mint, as well as cheap!

NOW PLAYING – The Next Penelope (Switch) // l’Abbaye des Morts (MD/GEN) // Tacoma (PC)

February 11, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

I’ve been quite busy the last week or so, but I’ve managed to get some game-time in when I can. I’ve been playing a handful of games that all offer something different.

Nindies? CHECK!

New Mega Drive Game? CHECK!

Walking Simulator? CHECK! Wait! Don’t leave!

Anyways, read on!

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