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Looking at video games of the past to inform and influence your gaming future! Business inquiries: creator@whatgamebefore.com

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By color of the game case, then the month the console was released, then by the average number of hours to complete it.

You did unhinged, right? ๐Ÿซ 

04.12.2025 23:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This did not age well ๐Ÿ™ƒ

25.07.2025 03:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Fu and Spike sitting on a couch together

Fu and Spike sitting on a couch together

The #SGDQ2025 Photo Album is complete!! ๐Ÿ’™

photos.gamesdonequic...

16.07.2025 20:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 270 ๐Ÿ” 41 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

Absolutely zero risk that it doesn't ship when they say it will.

This time.

Hopefully.

01.07.2025 05:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Generate Page Content From a Global Data File Using Eleventy There are many great features to choose from when building websites with Eleventy. One feature in particular that I find very useful is the ability to iterate over a global data file and generate page...

I know it's possible to do this - something I would have written in Javascript by hand in the past.
I've not used 11ty, but this blog post appears to cover what you're looking for (or close enough to adapt) tannerdolby.com/writing/gene...

Good luck!

17.06.2025 10:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Was about to say the same thing. 1000 pounds, really? ๐Ÿ˜”

13.06.2025 23:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The soundtrack was always on the right music for the situation, even by accident.

That might speak to how often you were in combat though ๐Ÿ˜€

13.06.2025 23:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I do! I managed to pick up quite a few retro consoles in the last few years - GameCube compatible Wii, PS2 (for PS1 games too), and a Multimega!

SNES fave: Secret of Mana
GameCube fave : Xtreme G Racing
Saturn fave: Grandia!

13.06.2025 23:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As a jump from the NES to the Mega Drive, it seemed like magic ๐Ÿ˜€ The sheer speed of the game was amazing!

I remember thinking that if things kept improving at this pace, graphics would be unimaginable pretty soon.

07.06.2025 15:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It has card mechanics for actions too - more in common with Slay the Spire during combat, but you can position yourself like in X-COM.

It's a very interesting blend of a few game types ๐Ÿ˜€

24.05.2025 04:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm aiming to finish Marvel's Midnight Suns so I can get back to playing through OG Pokemon ๐Ÿ˜€

2 very different games, and they've both been a blast!

23.05.2025 14:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can't unsee it now!

05.05.2025 16:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker holds a special place in my heart. The opening melodies, stunning cel-shaded visuals, and the promise of adventure are pure joy. ๐Ÿ˜Š
Is this your favorite Zelda game too? Did you ever dive into one of the GameCube's masterpieces and let it captivate you? #WindWaker

02.05.2025 14:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A pristine copy of Xenogears on the Playstation

A pristine copy of Xenogears on the Playstation

I'm a sucker for a deal and for Earth Month, Mercari had a 10% off coupon.

You've got to get your money's worth, right?

I'm super looking forward to gmlosing myself in a classic JRPG from the Playstation!

29.04.2025 19:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A most bodecious clip my dude! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

18.04.2025 15:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a grey shirt says what if i was a robot and didn 't know it ALT: a man in a grey shirt says what if i was a robot and didn 't know it

Maybe I am? No, a bot would do better at playing games in the backlog than I.

16.04.2025 20:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Gotta make sure all the games feel appreciated... while they sit on your hard drive...

16.04.2025 20:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Right! And now when the game starts up, the piano plays and it all comes flooding back.

12.04.2025 23:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Underrated OST. This and Season 2 (Cyberbird anyone?)

12.04.2025 13:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Image of a ruined city with several swords and weapons stuck into a mound on the ground.

Image of a ruined city with several swords and weapons stuck into a mound on the ground.

For me it was Final Fantasy X, when you get to the location from the opening title scene (no spoilers).
Up until reaching it in game, I didn't know if you could get there or the significance it would hold until that point.

And it hit hard. I also need to go back and play it again!

12.04.2025 04:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This. One of the best story / puzzle / novel games I've played - DS or otherwise.

12.04.2025 04:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man is holding a red apple in his hand in a kitchen . ALT: a man is holding a red apple in his hand in a kitchen .

I'm here, fighting my own slow reflexes since 2020 ๐Ÿ˜€

07.03.2025 17:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I came here for this! ๐Ÿ˜€

18.02.2025 04:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I feel personally attacked ๐Ÿคฃ

So if we will always have one, the next question is: what size should it be?

06.01.2025 03:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And I just got the Team17 collection for the Evercade.
Too soon ๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿซก

29.12.2024 00:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The controller was my first experience of a thumbstick - i thought it was awesome. I overlooked the controller look - it was pretty ugly - but for me it was worth playing because Nintendo brought updated versions of some of my favorite games.

Mario 64, Starfox 64, Pilotwings 64. Amazing ๐Ÿ˜€

28.12.2024 00:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What was your experience with the N64? Now I'm curious ๐Ÿ˜€

27.12.2024 17:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is it overrated? Some part of me has to say yes. Nintendo tried a little too hard to jump to 64 bit, and the console suffered from low performance as a result.

Is it the most overrated console ever? Not even close!

Panasonic 3DO and the Atari Jaguar were arguably more hyped and fell way further!

27.12.2024 00:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0