So who here has cats?

Are we going to see a big switch in momentum?

We all know about Jurassic Park but you really need to watch "The Dish" which was my favourite Sam Neill movie. He may have been a Kiwi but he was an Australian treasure.

Finally well enough to dive back into some gaming. Stepping back into my second run of Xenoblade Chronicles: DE.

New banner!

While I'm pushing for 1k followers here on Blue Sky I'm also looking for people to follow. Suggestions?

Today's little EB Games run

On this day, 6th July 1996, the Game Boy Pocket made its debut! A massive upgrade in design. Sleeker, sharper, and with a significantly improved screen. It improved the handheld experience and remains a total icon of the 90s. Who still has theirs in their collection?

I'm slowly recovering but still have an ongoing flu after a month of coughing. I was able to pressure wash the backyard but crashed out on the lounge straight after. 😂

I'm switching to PC and Android to avoid placing my gaming future into the hands of any single corporation moving forward.

Four of my favourite photos taken last month in Japan.

Actually I was just thinking. Imagine if we all got as fired up about the housing shortage in many cities across the world as we are about the dramas we're seeing in gaming right now.

There ain't no way EB Games survives an all digital future.

I was eventually going to buy a PlayStation 5. Now I won't bother. I think I'll be looking at going fully into Retro more than ever before. That AYN Thor is looking more and more tempting than ever before.

PlayStation. 2011 vs 2026.

Seeing a Nintendo branded Sega Mega Drive controller still feels wrong to me. 😂

Finally got two new display shelves set up in the lounge room! Mrs. Spacies and I have been busy getting everything arranged—here’s a look at how they’re shaping up. Loving the extra space for the collection! 📚✨

Ordering food in a Sushi restaurant in Japan.

Everyone is banging on about GTA VI and I'm over here like...

With thanks to @sincespacies.bsky.social, Daniel Wilks, Stuart Clark, @seamusbyrne.me and Mark Serrels for their insights.

35 years ago today, the Mega Drive/Genesis was never the same. 🕹️ Whether you started with the 16-bit classics or jumped in with the modern hits, today we celebrate 35 years of Sonic magic. Which game kicked off your love for the series? 🦔✨

Stating the obvious: at these price points, you might as well just buy a pre-built PC or build your own. The math just doesn't add up for the Steam Machine. #steammachine

Something odd that I noticed about Naha in Okinawa, Japan.

Well X is broken. LOL Can't post anything over there at all. It saves posts to drafts and basically it's like telling into the void.

Setup #2 is coming together. Next addition is a pegboard for tools. 🪛 ​Planning to use this space to learn vintage console repair. Any tips for a beginner, or accounts I should follow for inspiration? 🕹️

Rate my setup. 👇 ​(Show me yours!) 📷

Before Sega, Nintendo, Xbox, or Sony, there was one absolute giant in gaming: Atari. 🕹️ ​It was the very first console I ever played, and it holds some of my absolute earliest gaming memories. ​Who else grew up with Atari, and who wants to see them make a massive comeback? 👇

⚡ STREAM SCHEDULE ⚡ I can guarantee you that something will go wrong on a technical level on this stream. LOL TUE 8PM – Immortals Fenyx Rising THU 8PM – Immortals Fenyx Rising SUN 8PM – Pinball FX (AEST)

I swear the timeline keeps inventing things just for me. SEGA. EDITION. OFFICE CHAIRS. My inner Hotline‑era self is screaming.

I swear the timeline keeps inventing things just for me. SEGA. EDITION. OFFICE CHAIRS. My inner Hotline‑era self is screaming.

20 years. 17 trips. 🇯🇵 ​This year marks two decades since my first flight to Japan, and in about a month, I’m heading back for round 17. ​The wildest part? That night-before-the-trip excitement hasn't faded once. Show us your Japan photos!

Another week needed to get the stream setup fully restored — OBS, Stream Deck, and all the chaos. Looking to return next week stronger than ever. ⚙️🔥

I picked a good day to be wearing the Star Fox 2 tee

Am I going nuts or is YouTube taking you straight into Shorts when you fire up the app?

So I'm watching YouTube and this footage came up in this video that just looked strangely familiar. I dig out the video that I thought the footage was from on my alt account that predates Since Spacies and bingo! I confirmed that this channel used my footage! 😆

On this day, 28th April 1980, Nintendo changed gaming forever. 🕹️ ​The first Game & Watch title, "Ball," launched in Japan, kickstarting the portable revolution that led to the Game Boy and Switch. ​Hard to imagine a world without handhelds. What was your first handheld?? 👇

This is the state of gaming retail in Australia right now. How is it where you are?

On the day, 24th April 1992, Sega launched the high-end Wondermega in Japan. 🇯🇵 ​Merging the Mega Drive and Mega-CD into one sleek powerhouse with MIDI and S-Video, it’s a true holy grail. Despite my years as a Sega Master, this console eludes me. ​#Sega #RetroGaming #Wondermega

Being a Gen Xer means we grew up with analogue hearts but got old with digital minds. We're the last ones to know the "Before Times" and the first to master the "After." 📟💻 Name one thing you miss about your childhood AND one thing you're envious of kids today?

10,000 days. That’s how long it’s been since Sega manufactured gaming consoles. ​The Dreamcast marked the end of an era, but the soul of the 90s arcade lives on. Whether you were Team Mega Drive or Team Dreamcast,the industry lost some "edge" when they stepped out of the ring.

On this day, 13th April 1992, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past launched on the SNES in the US. From that iconic rainy opening to the legendary Dark World, it remains the gold standard for 16-bit adventure. 🛡️💎 Is this the best Zelda of all time? Let’s hear it! 👇

🎮 STREAMS ARE BACK! Audio gremlins defeated. Pokémon Legends: Arceus returns Tuesday & Thursday — Pinball FX fires up Sunday. ⚡ Catch the comeback week of Since Spacies!

On this day, 2nd April 1993, the Mega-CD launched in PAL regions! 💿🇦🇺 Perks of being a Sega Master meant I actually got mine from Sega before the official release date. From FMV to the Sonic CD soundtrack, it was a massive 16-bit leap! What was your first Mega-CD game? 🎮

This is the best video on the new channel right now! (It's the only video so far) youtu.be/v3oDrJuH64k

This is the best video on the new channel right now! (It's the only video so far) youtu.be/v3oDrJuH64k

I’ve launched a new side channel called Outer Spacies, quick vlogs from Sydney and wherever I wander. If I step outside, it goes up. Come along for the ride.

We used to get gamers sending in their own game guides to the Sega Hotline. I kept this Wonder Boy in Monsterland guide when I left Sega. In 2018 I tracked down the kid who wrote it, and he was blown away that I still had it. He didn’t want his name shared but wow, what a video that could’ve been.

🎶 This is probably the best sounding Game & Watch.

🇨🇳 Just some of the many images I have from China over the years.

😺 Cats over the years.