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The Generosity of Friends

Over the past couple of years, I’ve been lucky to get to know quite a few people online that have similar interests in retro video games, and collecting especially. Once in a while, some folks have offered to send me … Continue reading

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The Kindness of Others and Other Things

I very recently opened up a PO Box, and a few people kindly asked to send a few packages my way.  I was thrilled to be the recipient of some new games and I wanted to showcase them here.  I’ve … Continue reading

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The Internet Giveth

The classifieds in my area seem to be drier than a desert these days, and consequently many of my purchases have come from various online sources instead. Let’s go! First up are some loose Sega Master System games.  Tom & … Continue reading

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Getting Mail

Before we get to the goods, I wanted to mention I was a guest on TheWellRedMage’s wonderful podcast talking about the first Breath of Fire game for SNES.  If you want to hear more on our conversation, it’s here! http://magecast.buzzsprout.com/199140/2229524-037-first-stage-halitosis-breath-of-fireContinue reading

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I am a Game Magnet

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been very lucky in being able to find some wonderful games to add to my collection both locally and online.  Some of these things I’ve been looking for over a long while, and others … Continue reading

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Video Game Soup for Cooler Weather

Since there are pretty long gaps between the spring and autumn game swaps in my province, there’s a lot of reliance on local discoveries for continuous, year-round game hunting.  Although most of my luck swings between being dry as a … Continue reading

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The Smell of Swaps is in the Air

Swap season has officially begun now that the snow is melting and the highways are safe to travel again!  The first swap of the year is always long awaited and this year was no different from the rest.  This particular … Continue reading

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A Look Back at 2018

It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone in its entirely, but somehow here we are with the sun soon to be setting on one of the busiest gaming years I think I’ve ever had. A few … Continue reading

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Mishmash – My Favourite Kinds of Game Potatoes

The classifieds have been right up my alley lately.  I’ve found more games I was looking for in the last few weeks than I have all summer long and it has been such a welcome thing finding things again!  I’ve … Continue reading

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Slower than Molasses Going Uphill in January…

That’s what my mom used to call me whenever I’d take too much time getting dressed in the morning, or when I was generally being slow at life.  This is the best way I can describe how game hunting has … Continue reading

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