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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.

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IMPULSE PURCHASE – I Couldn’t Help Myself // GRAVEL Ice and Fire DLC

April 17, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

Where hath my integrity gone? I told you in the last post that I try to avoid EB Games on principal. Well, throw that out the window, because I bought a massive bucket-list item from them today. I couldn’t help it, honest! The price on the Logitech G920 was pretty damned good, and when I rang the store to see if they had it in stock, they were super nice, so eh, what the hell. But more on that soon.

All I know is I’m going to be playing a lot of rally games over the next couple of weeks.

Starting with…

NEWS: FAST BEAT LOOP RACER GT – REAL Arcade Racing COMING TO STEAM // Fresh Songs In The Jukebox!

April 3, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

Real, legit arcade racing action on Steam? You betcha! And it’s out in a couple of weeks? SOLD! I saw news of FAST BEAT LOOP RACER GT pop up on a Discord server a few days ago, and I just had to share it with you lot!

But before we get to that, just a quick PSA – I’ve updated the ACKoG Jukebox! Pure Video Game Music goodness. From Classical to 90s Techno, J-Rock to 80s Slow Jams – I’ve got you covered!

Here’s the full track list with the Track Name // Artist/Composer // Video Game:

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 →

88 HEROES + ZERO GUNNER 2 For SWITCH // Site Changes & ALL-NEW Jukebox!

January 25, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

So it’s a shorter blog today.

As you can see, I’ve been rather busy rearranging the site to be a little bit more attractive and interactive. It’s not looking amazing or anything yet, but I’ll get there in the end! Better to tweak and make changes now, and take advantage of the low site traffic. If there’s one advantage to being new, for me, it’s that.

I’ve also seen fit to include the all-new Jukebox that you see on the right hand side there! Until I sort it out, it’s only viewable on a desktop or in desktop mode on your mobile browser of choice. I’ll be changing up the music tracks every week or so, but if you’re a fan of 90s Redbook Audio, Synthwave and Arranged stuff, then you’ll be wanting to keep an eye on it for sure 😉

SEGA SATURN: Niche Japanese Imports To OWN / CONSIDER / AVOID.

January 22, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

The SEGA Saturn is my most beloved console, this I’m sure you already know. It had my back against that filthy Sony Playstation – coz schoolyard gaming politics – and I still own my childhood Model 2.

I picked up a second unit many years ago, settling on a nice Japanese Model 1 unit that whilst a bit yellow these days, runs anything I throw at it. And with that purchase, the Japanese library opened up to me like the prettiest flower I’d ever seen.

All of the games that I could only dream about as a youngster were finally within my grasp…

… and I made the most of it.

ATARI LYNX – An Arcade In Your Pocket! Get In On Some Of The BEST Arcade Conversions Out There.

January 21, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

The Atari Lynx was a beast.

It was an 8-bit machine with 16-bit co-processors and 32-bit sound. OK, that 32-bit audio still sounded pretty 8-bit most of the time, but whatever…

…A BEAST, I tells ya!

And it’s like the thing was sentient. As if to prove just how mighty it was, the Lynx would eat 6 AA batteries for breakfast in one big gulp. Though that was in 1989 – 1993 in my case. The hardier batteries of today might get it through to brunch.

PREVIEW: Taking Arcade Racer SLIPSTREAM for a test drive on PC.

January 18, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

Two years ago today, 2D arcade racer Slipstream was successfully funded on Kickstarter. It hit the ground running early in the campaign, courting potential backers with a playable demo and boasting a neat Synthwave soundtrack. Slipstream made a hell of a first impression. The combination of 2D Out Run raster scrolling and the smooth Out Run 2 drift mechanics got me straight where it hurts – my weaknesses all rolled into one.

AGARTHA for DREAMCAST… Build thought lost RELEASED // Explore RICK DECKARD’S Apartment.

January 18, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

The past 48 hours have been a very, very exciting few for the SEGA Dreamcast faithful.

It’s a day for the history books. At least a day for my history books.

Why?

Because an early build of a title thought to be lost to the sands of time, Agartha, is out and ready to be played by ALL.

DAYTONA CHAMPIONSHIP USA on PC // New for the C64 – SAM’S JOURNEY // Is THIMBLEWEED PARK any good?

January 14, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

So I’ve been pretty busy bringing you lot all the content I can, yet I’ve still managed to make some time for actual gaming.

How awesome is that???

Here’s some cool stuff I’ve been messing around with in the last couple of weeks!

Hocus Pocus DOOM: When a DOOM mod is SO MUCH MORE.

January 13, 2018 · by akumajobelmont

Even the title screen is the same!

The legs that id Software’s DOOM has had is incredible. Released in 1993, DOOM changed the gaming landscape like nobody could have predicted. Wolfenstein 3D was cool and all, and I personally love the game, but it didn’t blow my mind like DOOM did.

DOOM was the first game in which I distinctly remember feeling that the 3D environment felt like an actual place. I remember levels in my head like they are places I’ve visited on holidays. They have a sense of weight and feel tangible, full of memorable architecture and thoughtful design. If I could jump right in there, deep into those memories, I’d know where to go with nary a thought.

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