Ryan Allan
@enterstatsman.bsky.social
Old derby ref, wannabe retrogame historian, 5.5/10 mini painter.
It could, or Atari ST, or Amiga... there is apparently an Android port for it and CSB. Weekend research methinks.
September 23, 2026 at 11:39 PM
It could, or Atari ST, or Amiga... there is apparently an Android port for it and CSB. Weekend research methinks.
My single favorite game of all time. I'm due for a playthrough here soon once I figure out how to get it on the Android handheld...
September 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM
My single favorite game of all time. I'm due for a playthrough here soon once I figure out how to get it on the Android handheld...
Also, you are slightly wrong. Oh so slightly. I could be convinced to look the other way.
September 5, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Also, you are slightly wrong. Oh so slightly. I could be convinced to look the other way.
NHL93 Tip: Use Tampa Bay. That front line is goon city, and its all up to Semonov because that team is hot garbage. So much fun.
September 5, 2026 at 2:36 AM
NHL93 Tip: Use Tampa Bay. That front line is goon city, and its all up to Semonov because that team is hot garbage. So much fun.
Super Bomberman. 4 player NHL 94, chefs kiss.
August 31, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Super Bomberman. 4 player NHL 94, chefs kiss.
There's been at least one heron at that part of Still Creek for years, looking annoyed at fish or birds or others. Never in the trees though.
August 28, 2026 at 9:52 PM
There's been at least one heron at that part of Still Creek for years, looking annoyed at fish or birds or others. Never in the trees though.
I vaguely remember my dad renting Intellivision games (AD&D / Cloudy Mountain) and Commodore games (Crush Crumble and Chomp) from places in small-town BC when I was little.
August 25, 2026 at 3:57 PM
I vaguely remember my dad renting Intellivision games (AD&D / Cloudy Mountain) and Commodore games (Crush Crumble and Chomp) from places in small-town BC when I was little.
Alter Ego is worth poking at today. It gets some real unexpected hits in on the old feelings.
August 22, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Alter Ego is worth poking at today. It gets some real unexpected hits in on the old feelings.
I always loved the Three Stooges game opening with Defender of the Crown in the intro, and them wandering out all confused.
August 13, 2026 at 2:59 PM
I always loved the Three Stooges game opening with Defender of the Crown in the intro, and them wandering out all confused.
That's a good ol bullfrog, all right. Frogs are cool.
August 5, 2026 at 8:21 PM
That's a good ol bullfrog, all right. Frogs are cool.
I turn 48 in a month. I am currently debating buying a baby tarantula. My midlife crisis is odd.
July 30, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I turn 48 in a month. I am currently debating buying a baby tarantula. My midlife crisis is odd.
As an aside, I'm so happy you put Dungeon Master on the list. It's criminally overlooked nowadays. Its sequel/expansion Chaos Strikes Back is legitimately the hardest game I've beaten.
July 30, 2026 at 4:35 AM
As an aside, I'm so happy you put Dungeon Master on the list. It's criminally overlooked nowadays. Its sequel/expansion Chaos Strikes Back is legitimately the hardest game I've beaten.
Find a Beaver Buzz root beer or Saskatoon berry. Easily my favorite Canadian energy drinks.
July 28, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Find a Beaver Buzz root beer or Saskatoon berry. Easily my favorite Canadian energy drinks.
I think I heard a Sir Mixalot talking about this once.
July 25, 2026 at 12:33 AM
I think I heard a Sir Mixalot talking about this once.
My dad loved this game, but he also had a bad Wallace and Gromit and Shawn the Sheep addiction...
July 17, 2026 at 1:58 AM
My dad loved this game, but he also had a bad Wallace and Gromit and Shawn the Sheep addiction...
That font is the same as Final Fantasy Legend 2 and I keep thinking you're playing that.
Play those once you're done. :)
Play those once you're done. :)
July 7, 2026 at 5:09 AM
That font is the same as Final Fantasy Legend 2 and I keep thinking you're playing that.
Play those once you're done. :)
Play those once you're done. :)
Saturn: Guardian Heroes or Bubble Symphony.
July 7, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Saturn: Guardian Heroes or Bubble Symphony.
Now I have the Endgame song from Doom with the bunny in my head. Thanks. (Seriously, thanks! It's a fantastic song.)
July 1, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Now I have the Endgame song from Doom with the bunny in my head. Thanks. (Seriously, thanks! It's a fantastic song.)
Look up Stellars Jays. Beautiful corvid that specializes in waking you up in the morning and annoying your pets. They really are pretty though.
June 15, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Look up Stellars Jays. Beautiful corvid that specializes in waking you up in the morning and annoying your pets. They really are pretty though.
Man Biplanes with two people that get it is AMAZING. Almost a perfect game.
June 15, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Man Biplanes with two people that get it is AMAZING. Almost a perfect game.