The Daily Daze

Limited Run Games prides itself on the "preservation" of digital titles, and for a while, collectors adored it. But times change, and the LRG of today seems more bent on manipulating gamers than truly serving the art form. Indeed, the company's recent stumble with its "exclusive" Streets of Rage 4 preorder has left many feeling burned. As always, Mr. Pacario is happy to investigate the matter.

Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario


Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Collecting video games is time-consuming. Collecting video games is expensive. And for hunters desperate to own a complete set of a particular system, the going is often impossible. But all is not lost! In this episode, Mr. Pacario suggests different ways one might achieve a "full" set, while also pointing out the remaining consoles in which procuring a perfect library is still even remotely possible.

Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario


Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Collecting video games has become a popular pastime. But for some, it's more than that--collecting is their life, with libraries mounting into the thousands. At which point do stashes like these go from impressive to excessive? From being a nifty collection to an unfortunate addiction? Mr. Pacario, a collector himself, takes an honest look at the phenomenon.

Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario


Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Great news! The Great Gamer's Quiz returns for a speedy, rapid fire, turbo-charged installment. Yep, questions will be asked and answers expected...all within a scant few seconds. Can you best your friends or prove your worth within the strict time limit? Now's the time to spread that gamer cred!

Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario


Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Want to play 3DS games on your Switch? You can't! Want to play PS3 games on your PS4? You can't! Alas, wouldn't it be great if the next Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo console could play every game from the past twenty years, thus preserving gamers' hard won collections? Well, depending on the company, gamers might just get their wish...or be bitterly disappointed.

Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario


Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

The TurboGrafx-16 Mini, along with its foreign counterparts the CoreGrafx and PC Engine, have all graced that magical land of Japan...while the rest of the world continues to wait. Are early impressions, well, impressive? Opinions vary, but there's a greater question at stake--after this system sees full release, can gamers expect more mini machines? Or is the market, in fact, dead?

Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario

Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

At last, another Great Gamer's Quiz arrives, this time celebrating some of gaming's finest symphonic--and oftentimes iconic--tracks and melodies. Indeed, the aspiring connoisseur will revel in a montage of ten awe-inspiring pieces with the aim, naturally, of proclaiming the game and origin of each one. Should be easy for any gaming expert...but newbs are sure to still enjoy the journey!

Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario


Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

The Sega Genesis Mini arrived in September 2019, but that's only a third of the story. Two more versions of the system exist! And so, Mr. Pacario procured the Japanese unit, treating himself to an array of games very different from its Western counterpart. But...different doesn't always mean better. Indeed, is the Japanese Mini worth the money? This review should clarify the issue.

Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario


Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

After a lengthy delay, Mr. Pacario has finally procured Numskull's 1/4 scale Ms. Pac-Man machine...and indeed, she's quite the looker! Fully playable and nearly identical to her larger counterpart, this device is a nice display piece, but is it worth the premium price? Mr. Pacario shares his thoughts and advice.

Check out Pacario's blog for pics and a written, more deliberate review here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario/ms-pac-man-is-back-in-numskull-s-new-mini-machine-a-quick-unboxing-and-review-582881.phtml

Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Just how well do you know your favorite pastime, anyway? Indeed, treat yourself to a fine assortment of gaming goodness, this time in the form of some clever trivia spread across gaming's best, most iconic titles. Gaming vets, gurus, and prodigies might just nab that perfect score...while everyone else will at least learn something grand about gaming's amazing past.

Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario


Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music