Sean Jordan | Sharing Great Games You Probably Never Played!
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There are tons of amazing video games that have been forgotten, overlooked or which never found an audience. I'm a researcher who's going through them and finding the Greatest Games You (Probably) Never Played!
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There are thousands of awesome video games you probably never knew existed! Here are some of them. Click to read The Greatest Games You (Probably) Never Played, by Sean J. Jordan, a Substack publicati...
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If you want to read about retro games you've never heard about that are still worth playing today (no nostalgia goggles needed!), I encourage you to check out my Substack, The Greatest Games You (Probably) Never Played.
You'll love it! And it's entirely free.
#Gaming #VideoGames #RetroGames
You'll love it! And it's entirely free.
#Gaming #VideoGames #RetroGames
I was thinking today about games that involve doing chores and manual labor, like Bubbles, the 1982 arcade game about sink-cleaning.
We have plenty of those today of course, but even in the retro era, they were a thing!
Here are 10 of them from the 80s. (A thread)
#gaming #retrogames #videogames
We have plenty of those today of course, but even in the retro era, they were a thing!
Here are 10 of them from the 80s. (A thread)
#gaming #retrogames #videogames
January 15, 2026 at 10:10 PM
I was thinking today about games that involve doing chores and manual labor, like Bubbles, the 1982 arcade game about sink-cleaning.
We have plenty of those today of course, but even in the retro era, they were a thing!
Here are 10 of them from the 80s. (A thread)
#gaming #retrogames #videogames
We have plenty of those today of course, but even in the retro era, they were a thing!
Here are 10 of them from the 80s. (A thread)
#gaming #retrogames #videogames
In the not too distant future, Crow T. Robot from MST3K is at the forefront of the revolution. Keep circulating the tapes!
Also, signal boosting for those who want to help!
Also, signal boosting for those who want to help!
For people elsewhere who have asked how to support Minnesota while we’re overrun with nazi thugs, here’s an excellent list of places that could use financial help. Lots of choices. Thank you so much!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Stand With Minnesota: Resource Hub
Causes to Donate to in Minnesota to Help Our Communities Defend Themselves from ICE This list is now available/shareable at standwithminnesota.org *Note: I am from Minnesota, and these come from peo...
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January 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
In the not too distant future, Crow T. Robot from MST3K is at the forefront of the revolution. Keep circulating the tapes!
Also, signal boosting for those who want to help!
Also, signal boosting for those who want to help!
Today's remix track is one of the best arrangements I've come across for the music from Final Fantasy VI, which is not a small feat because there are a lot of good ones!
It's "Death on the Snowfield"" by Nobuo Uematsu, remix by AmIEvil
#videogames #vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
It's "Death on the Snowfield"" by Nobuo Uematsu, remix by AmIEvil
#videogames #vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
OC ReMix #205: Final Fantasy VI 'Death on the Snowfield' [Terra] by AmIEviL
YouTube video by OverClocked ReMix: Video Game Music Community
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January 15, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Today's remix track is one of the best arrangements I've come across for the music from Final Fantasy VI, which is not a small feat because there are a lot of good ones!
It's "Death on the Snowfield"" by Nobuo Uematsu, remix by AmIEvil
#videogames #vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
It's "Death on the Snowfield"" by Nobuo Uematsu, remix by AmIEvil
#videogames #vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
Bubbles is a 1982 arcade game that anyone can relate to - it's about cleaning a sink!
I miss the era of games like this that were simple, accessible, wildly creative and made for everyone. And this one's quite a lot of fun for what it is.
#videogames #retrogames #gaming
I miss the era of games like this that were simple, accessible, wildly creative and made for everyone. And this one's quite a lot of fun for what it is.
#videogames #retrogames #gaming
The Classic Arcade and Console Era (1972-1989) - Bubbles
Don't miss out on this epic arcade game about… cleaning a sink?
greatestgames.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Bubbles is a 1982 arcade game that anyone can relate to - it's about cleaning a sink!
I miss the era of games like this that were simple, accessible, wildly creative and made for everyone. And this one's quite a lot of fun for what it is.
#videogames #retrogames #gaming
I miss the era of games like this that were simple, accessible, wildly creative and made for everyone. And this one's quite a lot of fun for what it is.
#videogames #retrogames #gaming
Disney did the same thing to Star Wars that they did to the Muppets.
They acquired the IP, flogged it to death for merchandise sales and then turned it into an anchor for their streaming service.
Disney's good at making a lot of money and stoking fandoms, but they hollow those things out over time
They acquired the IP, flogged it to death for merchandise sales and then turned it into an anchor for their streaming service.
Disney's good at making a lot of money and stoking fandoms, but they hollow those things out over time
January 15, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Disney did the same thing to Star Wars that they did to the Muppets.
They acquired the IP, flogged it to death for merchandise sales and then turned it into an anchor for their streaming service.
Disney's good at making a lot of money and stoking fandoms, but they hollow those things out over time
They acquired the IP, flogged it to death for merchandise sales and then turned it into an anchor for their streaming service.
Disney's good at making a lot of money and stoking fandoms, but they hollow those things out over time
Hah! Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge has been cut from the Star Wars canon, and they're going to replace all the sequel trilogy stuff (except the rides) with classic trilogy stuff.
Disney still has no idea what they're doing with Star Wars.
Disney still has no idea what they're doing with Star Wars.
Lucasfilm Officially Removes a Disney-Era Star Wars Project From Canon
Lucasfilm is making moves on the Star Wars timeline that will surely have some fans up in arms.
thedirect.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Hah! Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge has been cut from the Star Wars canon, and they're going to replace all the sequel trilogy stuff (except the rides) with classic trilogy stuff.
Disney still has no idea what they're doing with Star Wars.
Disney still has no idea what they're doing with Star Wars.
Signal boosting!
From the creators of Minami Lane, explore a charming countryside as a young bike courier in Milki Delivery. "Lush meadows, green forests, a glittering ocean... To see it all and reach everyone, you'll need to upgrade your bike, manage your inventory and choose your path wisely."
January 15, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Signal boosting!
I wish I had the patience to find a jam band of people who also love ToeJam & Earl and lovingly recreate the Genesis music on actual instruments in a leisurely 15-minute medley.
But, since I don't, here's a group called the Super Hi Tops who did!
#vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
But, since I don't, here's a group called the Super Hi Tops who did!
#vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
Super Hi Tops - Toejam & Earl (Genesis) full OST medley
YouTube video by Super Hi - Tops
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January 14, 2026 at 10:38 PM
I wish I had the patience to find a jam band of people who also love ToeJam & Earl and lovingly recreate the Genesis music on actual instruments in a leisurely 15-minute medley.
But, since I don't, here's a group called the Super Hi Tops who did!
#vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
But, since I don't, here's a group called the Super Hi Tops who did!
#vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
I'd like to be excited, but:
1) Ecco is a better idea than a game. It's so frustrating to play! The Sega CD version and sequel were marginally better
2) I haven't seen any mention that creator Ed Annunziata is on the dev team
3) Why do we need several games? Make one good one first and we'll see!
1) Ecco is a better idea than a game. It's so frustrating to play! The Sega CD version and sequel were marginally better
2) I haven't seen any mention that creator Ed Annunziata is on the dev team
3) Why do we need several games? Make one good one first and we'll see!
Multiple Ecco the Dolphin games officially in development
"Several new Ecco the Dolphin products and games" are officially in development, developer A&R Atelier announced. A&R Atelier is a studio founded in Half Moon Bay, California by veteran game developers, including the original creators of…
"Several new Ecco the Dolphin products and games" are officially in development, developer A&R Atelier announced. A&R Atelier is a studio founded in Half Moon Bay, California by veteran game developers, including the original creators of…
Multiple Ecco the Dolphin games officially in development
"Several new Ecco the Dolphin products and games" are officially in development, developer A&R Atelier announced. A&R Atelier is a studio founded in Half Moon Bay, California by veteran game developers, including the original creators of Ecco the Dolphin.
www.gematsu.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:57 PM
I'd like to be excited, but:
1) Ecco is a better idea than a game. It's so frustrating to play! The Sega CD version and sequel were marginally better
2) I haven't seen any mention that creator Ed Annunziata is on the dev team
3) Why do we need several games? Make one good one first and we'll see!
1) Ecco is a better idea than a game. It's so frustrating to play! The Sega CD version and sequel were marginally better
2) I haven't seen any mention that creator Ed Annunziata is on the dev team
3) Why do we need several games? Make one good one first and we'll see!
Signal boosting Rosewater, one of my favorite adventure games of the last several years, currently on sale on Steam!
(You can also get it with Lamplight City for under $20!)
It's a fantastic game with great characters, multiple solutions to puzzles and even some randomization to keep things fresh!
(You can also get it with Lamplight City for under $20!)
It's a fantastic game with great characters, multiple solutions to puzzles and even some randomization to keep things fresh!
Save 25% on Rosewater on Steam
A thrilling Western adventure in the alternate 19th century world of Lamplight City! Embark on a harrowing journey across the frontier with Harley Leger and her ragtag posse, encountering bandits, reb...
store.steampowered.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Signal boosting Rosewater, one of my favorite adventure games of the last several years, currently on sale on Steam!
(You can also get it with Lamplight City for under $20!)
It's a fantastic game with great characters, multiple solutions to puzzles and even some randomization to keep things fresh!
(You can also get it with Lamplight City for under $20!)
It's a fantastic game with great characters, multiple solutions to puzzles and even some randomization to keep things fresh!
I run a small, independent business and I will tell you - it's a hard life and you have to have a high tolerance for risk to ever see the great rewards you can bring in.
Even so, I would never trade it for a comfy corporate job with the sword of Damocles hanging over my head. That's a raw deal!
Even so, I would never trade it for a comfy corporate job with the sword of Damocles hanging over my head. That's a raw deal!
January 14, 2026 at 2:17 PM
I run a small, independent business and I will tell you - it's a hard life and you have to have a high tolerance for risk to ever see the great rewards you can bring in.
Even so, I would never trade it for a comfy corporate job with the sword of Damocles hanging over my head. That's a raw deal!
Even so, I would never trade it for a comfy corporate job with the sword of Damocles hanging over my head. That's a raw deal!
The news about Meta laying off 10% of its VR staff was bad enough, but closing Twisted Pixel (who just put out Deadpool VR) and Sanzaru Games (Asgard's Wrath 1&2) is a real twist of the knife for VR gaming.
It's clear Meta is moving on from VR to AR.
And sad to see good people lose their jobs!
It's clear Meta is moving on from VR to AR.
And sad to see good people lose their jobs!
Meta has closed several studios, including ‘Splosion Man studio Twisted Pixel and Asgard Wrath’s Sanzaru Games | VGC
Developers have started reporting they have been laid off from the company…
www.videogameschronicle.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The news about Meta laying off 10% of its VR staff was bad enough, but closing Twisted Pixel (who just put out Deadpool VR) and Sanzaru Games (Asgard's Wrath 1&2) is a real twist of the knife for VR gaming.
It's clear Meta is moving on from VR to AR.
And sad to see good people lose their jobs!
It's clear Meta is moving on from VR to AR.
And sad to see good people lose their jobs!
I'm glad to be living in an era where the Vectrex is making a comeback!
It's one of my favorite consoles of all time. I'd love to own an original model one day, but the Mini will be awesome to have!
It's one of my favorite consoles of all time. I'd love to own an original model one day, but the Mini will be awesome to have!
Just another day appreciating the Vectrex and the Vectrex Mini. 🕹️❤️
👉 Vectrex Mini on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/1852390947/vectrex-mini
👉 Vectrex Mini on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/1852390947/vectrex-mini
January 14, 2026 at 1:44 PM
I'm glad to be living in an era where the Vectrex is making a comeback!
It's one of my favorite consoles of all time. I'd love to own an original model one day, but the Mini will be awesome to have!
It's one of my favorite consoles of all time. I'd love to own an original model one day, but the Mini will be awesome to have!
I love it when a game remix takes two great pieces of music, fuses them together and then kicks it up a notch.
Here's a remix of two tunes from Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys - "Hero of Celceta" by Falcom Sound Team, remix by OceansAndrew and Scaredsim
#videogames #vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
Here's a remix of two tunes from Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys - "Hero of Celceta" by Falcom Sound Team, remix by OceansAndrew and Scaredsim
#videogames #vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
OC ReMix #2574: Ys IV 'Hero of Celceta' [Dawn of Ys, Bronze District] by OceansAndrew & Scaredsim
YouTube video by OverClocked ReMix: Video Game Music Community
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:42 PM
I love it when a game remix takes two great pieces of music, fuses them together and then kicks it up a notch.
Here's a remix of two tunes from Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys - "Hero of Celceta" by Falcom Sound Team, remix by OceansAndrew and Scaredsim
#videogames #vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
Here's a remix of two tunes from Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys - "Hero of Celceta" by Falcom Sound Team, remix by OceansAndrew and Scaredsim
#videogames #vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
Crush, Crumble & Chomp! and The Movie Monster Game are both built around the same idea:
You're a giant monster on a rampage and the local army's trying to stop you.
The Movie Monster Game even includes the officially licensed Godzilla instead of a knockoff!
#videogames #gaming #retrogames
You're a giant monster on a rampage and the local army's trying to stop you.
The Movie Monster Game even includes the officially licensed Godzilla instead of a knockoff!
#videogames #gaming #retrogames
The Classic PC Gaming Era (1977-1989) - Crush, Crumble & Chomp! and The Movie Monster Game
Let's take a look at two delightful PC games simulating the movie monster experience – one from a strategy game perspective and the other from an isometric action game approach.
greatestgames.substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Crush, Crumble & Chomp! and The Movie Monster Game are both built around the same idea:
You're a giant monster on a rampage and the local army's trying to stop you.
The Movie Monster Game even includes the officially licensed Godzilla instead of a knockoff!
#videogames #gaming #retrogames
You're a giant monster on a rampage and the local army's trying to stop you.
The Movie Monster Game even includes the officially licensed Godzilla instead of a knockoff!
#videogames #gaming #retrogames
Maybe it's because I took a few years off social media before joining BSky a year+ ago, but I am still baffled by the persistence of photos of coffee mugs next to video game accessories.
When did this become a thing? And aren't gamers more closely associated with soda and energy drinks than coffee?
When did this become a thing? And aren't gamers more closely associated with soda and energy drinks than coffee?
January 14, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Maybe it's because I took a few years off social media before joining BSky a year+ ago, but I am still baffled by the persistence of photos of coffee mugs next to video game accessories.
When did this become a thing? And aren't gamers more closely associated with soda and energy drinks than coffee?
When did this become a thing? And aren't gamers more closely associated with soda and energy drinks than coffee?
It's really sad when Major Nelson of all people can't catch a break in the games industry.
But Unity is definitely suffering from multiple self-inflicted wounds, and this is not their first round of layoffs, sadly.
But Unity is definitely suffering from multiple self-inflicted wounds, and this is not their first round of layoffs, sadly.
Xbox Legend Major Nelson Is The Latest Layoff At Unity
The departure comes amid the game engine company's ongoing identity crisis
kotaku.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:29 PM
It's really sad when Major Nelson of all people can't catch a break in the games industry.
But Unity is definitely suffering from multiple self-inflicted wounds, and this is not their first round of layoffs, sadly.
But Unity is definitely suffering from multiple self-inflicted wounds, and this is not their first round of layoffs, sadly.
The "For You" feed has made BSky so much better for me because the "Discover" tab was promoting too much content I didn't want and the "Following" tab was a cacophony that felt like I was midway into thousands of conversations with no context.
Try "For You"! It's really wonderful.
Try "For You"! It's really wonderful.
Enjoying the For You feed? Give it a like ♡ to help more people discover it: bsky.app/profile/did:...
The more people use it -> the more feedback we get -> the better we can make it for you.
The more people use it -> the more feedback we get -> the better we can make it for you.
January 14, 2026 at 1:26 PM
The "For You" feed has made BSky so much better for me because the "Discover" tab was promoting too much content I didn't want and the "Following" tab was a cacophony that felt like I was midway into thousands of conversations with no context.
Try "For You"! It's really wonderful.
Try "For You"! It's really wonderful.
Quoted for truth x100!
The biggest downside of genAI is that it's eroding truth and trust in everything around us.
NFTs were an irritating (but mostly harmless) fad, but genAI allows bad actors to actively lie and cheat and have plenty of cover for it. We'll look back on this time as a dark one.
The biggest downside of genAI is that it's eroding truth and trust in everything around us.
NFTs were an irritating (but mostly harmless) fad, but genAI allows bad actors to actively lie and cheat and have plenty of cover for it. We'll look back on this time as a dark one.
I feel it needs to be repeated that what companies say about Gen-AI use (see Level 5's '80-90% of our stuff is made by AI') is bullshit to try and extract money from the same investors who thought NFTs would be the next big thing.
While any use is bad, it's usually only enough to claim that they do
While any use is bad, it's usually only enough to claim that they do
January 14, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Quoted for truth x100!
The biggest downside of genAI is that it's eroding truth and trust in everything around us.
NFTs were an irritating (but mostly harmless) fad, but genAI allows bad actors to actively lie and cheat and have plenty of cover for it. We'll look back on this time as a dark one.
The biggest downside of genAI is that it's eroding truth and trust in everything around us.
NFTs were an irritating (but mostly harmless) fad, but genAI allows bad actors to actively lie and cheat and have plenty of cover for it. We'll look back on this time as a dark one.
Signal boosting Earth Must Die, an upcoming adventure game that looks like it's gonna be a truly funny one!
If you're interested in further Earth Must Die updates, I should let you know that will be incoming SOON, hopefully.
Until then, we need like a hundred million billion wishlists, so please please please pop over here and wishlist it, thank you: store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
Until then, we need like a hundred million billion wishlists, so please please please pop over here and wishlist it, thank you: store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
Earth Must Die on Steam
These moronic Terranoids think they can just roll in here and take over my beautiful Tyrythian kingdom? The kingdom that I built from the ground up with my bare hands, and only sort of inherited from ...
store.steampowered.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Signal boosting Earth Must Die, an upcoming adventure game that looks like it's gonna be a truly funny one!
Signal boosting this dev who clearly wants to scratch that Skies of Arcadia itch the right way - by making their own take on it!
Instant wishlist for me!
Instant wishlist for me!
January 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Signal boosting this dev who clearly wants to scratch that Skies of Arcadia itch the right way - by making their own take on it!
Instant wishlist for me!
Instant wishlist for me!
Most gaming websites (especially content mills) have no trouble making lists of 100 games they're looking forward to.
Eurogamer's gotta be Eurogamer, though: "Let's stop at 93 for no particular reason."
To any devs with who didn't make the cut - post your game below and I'll boost it for you.
Eurogamer's gotta be Eurogamer, though: "Let's stop at 93 for no particular reason."
To any devs with who didn't make the cut - post your game below and I'll boost it for you.
The 93 most exciting games of 2026
Eurogamer's list of the many, many brilliant-looking game's we're anticipating the most in 2026.
www.eurogamer.net
January 13, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Most gaming websites (especially content mills) have no trouble making lists of 100 games they're looking forward to.
Eurogamer's gotta be Eurogamer, though: "Let's stop at 93 for no particular reason."
To any devs with who didn't make the cut - post your game below and I'll boost it for you.
Eurogamer's gotta be Eurogamer, though: "Let's stop at 93 for no particular reason."
To any devs with who didn't make the cut - post your game below and I'll boost it for you.
From the trailer, Master of Albion looks terribly derivative of a lot of other strategy/building games, and that's disappointing given its creator is Peter Molyneux and this is supposed to be his swansong.
Even so, I'm interested in it and will likely play it!
Even so, I'm interested in it and will likely play it!
Peter Molyneux's final game is coming in April: 'Masters of Albion is the culmination of my life’s work,' he says, not that he's overhyping it or anything
Whether Masters of Albion proves to actually be Molyneux's final videogame remains to be seen, but he says it is.
www.pcgamer.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
From the trailer, Master of Albion looks terribly derivative of a lot of other strategy/building games, and that's disappointing given its creator is Peter Molyneux and this is supposed to be his swansong.
Even so, I'm interested in it and will likely play it!
Even so, I'm interested in it and will likely play it!
So I'm further in Tactical Breach Wizards now, and it's both a good game and one I recommend.
BUT!
I'm really fighting the controls to enjoy it. Maybe it's because I'm playing with a controller on a big screen, but I keep having to redo actions because I whiff with them on the controller.
BUT!
I'm really fighting the controls to enjoy it. Maybe it's because I'm playing with a controller on a big screen, but I keep having to redo actions because I whiff with them on the controller.
Tactical Breach Wizards on Steam
In Tactical Breach Wizards, you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar through turn-based battles to unravel a modern conspiracy plot. Combine their unique spells in clever ways, or rewind time to ...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:19 PM
So I'm further in Tactical Breach Wizards now, and it's both a good game and one I recommend.
BUT!
I'm really fighting the controls to enjoy it. Maybe it's because I'm playing with a controller on a big screen, but I keep having to redo actions because I whiff with them on the controller.
BUT!
I'm really fighting the controls to enjoy it. Maybe it's because I'm playing with a controller on a big screen, but I keep having to redo actions because I whiff with them on the controller.
There are so many @ocremix.org tracks based on the great music from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. And some of the best are based on the cool music from the Windmill Hut.
Here's "Thunderstruck" by Koji Kondo, remix by Big Giant Circles and Jeff Ball
#videogames #vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
Here's "Thunderstruck" by Koji Kondo, remix by Big Giant Circles and Jeff Ball
#videogames #vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
OC ReMix #2328: Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 'Thunderstruck' [Windmill Hut] by Big Giant Circles
YouTube video by OverClocked ReMix: Video Game Music Community
www.youtube.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:13 PM
There are so many @ocremix.org tracks based on the great music from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. And some of the best are based on the cool music from the Windmill Hut.
Here's "Thunderstruck" by Koji Kondo, remix by Big Giant Circles and Jeff Ball
#videogames #vgm #videogamemusic #gaming
Here's "Thunderstruck" by Koji Kondo, remix by Big Giant Circles and Jeff Ball
#videogames #vgm #videogamemusic #gaming