David Springate
@davidspringate.bsky.social
Chief Engineer, Fable at Playground Games. Views are mine. Personal account. Previous works: DIRT 5, a number of Lego games, Sonic Racing Transformed.
I’ve been comparing the different versions of Dead or Alive (1-4) for quite a while, and slowly buying different versions on different platforms.
This week I finally got DOA2 on Dreamcast and honestly, with graphics like this, how did Dreamcast fail? What were the marketing departments doing?!
This week I finally got DOA2 on Dreamcast and honestly, with graphics like this, how did Dreamcast fail? What were the marketing departments doing?!
November 30, 2025 at 9:51 AM
I’ve been comparing the different versions of Dead or Alive (1-4) for quite a while, and slowly buying different versions on different platforms.
This week I finally got DOA2 on Dreamcast and honestly, with graphics like this, how did Dreamcast fail? What were the marketing departments doing?!
This week I finally got DOA2 on Dreamcast and honestly, with graphics like this, how did Dreamcast fail? What were the marketing departments doing?!
What should I play on Analogue 3D next?
November 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
What should I play on Analogue 3D next?
Analogue 3D arrived this week! So I’m breaking this gem out for #randomgamesaturday - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
A genuine classic, a fantastic game still today. It should be studied.
A genuine classic, a fantastic game still today. It should be studied.
November 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Analogue 3D arrived this week! So I’m breaking this gem out for #randomgamesaturday - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
A genuine classic, a fantastic game still today. It should be studied.
A genuine classic, a fantastic game still today. It should be studied.
Today, these are the games our house are playing with the ages of those playing:
Fantasy Life (3DS) - 10
Jet Set Radio (Xbox 360/Series X) - 6
Karous (PS5) - 44
Fantasy Life (3DS) - 10
Jet Set Radio (Xbox 360/Series X) - 6
Karous (PS5) - 44
November 29, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Today, these are the games our house are playing with the ages of those playing:
Fantasy Life (3DS) - 10
Jet Set Radio (Xbox 360/Series X) - 6
Karous (PS5) - 44
Fantasy Life (3DS) - 10
Jet Set Radio (Xbox 360/Series X) - 6
Karous (PS5) - 44
#randomgamesaturday!
This evening I’m enjoying DoDonPatchi DaiFukkatsu Black Label Arrange - sometimes called ‘Ketsuipatchi’.
This is CAVE at their most playful to me. It’s wild: noisy and unleashed from setting or tone. I love it.
Xbox 360 shmups man. What a time.
shmups.wiki/library/DoDo...
This evening I’m enjoying DoDonPatchi DaiFukkatsu Black Label Arrange - sometimes called ‘Ketsuipatchi’.
This is CAVE at their most playful to me. It’s wild: noisy and unleashed from setting or tone. I love it.
Xbox 360 shmups man. What a time.
shmups.wiki/library/DoDo...
November 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#randomgamesaturday!
This evening I’m enjoying DoDonPatchi DaiFukkatsu Black Label Arrange - sometimes called ‘Ketsuipatchi’.
This is CAVE at their most playful to me. It’s wild: noisy and unleashed from setting or tone. I love it.
Xbox 360 shmups man. What a time.
shmups.wiki/library/DoDo...
This evening I’m enjoying DoDonPatchi DaiFukkatsu Black Label Arrange - sometimes called ‘Ketsuipatchi’.
This is CAVE at their most playful to me. It’s wild: noisy and unleashed from setting or tone. I love it.
Xbox 360 shmups man. What a time.
shmups.wiki/library/DoDo...
My oldest son is playing Pokemon at the local game shop, so I’m playing Smash with my middle son at the back.
Switch 2’s bigger screen really helps in this situation!
Switch 2’s bigger screen really helps in this situation!
November 15, 2025 at 11:32 AM
My oldest son is playing Pokemon at the local game shop, so I’m playing Smash with my middle son at the back.
Switch 2’s bigger screen really helps in this situation!
Switch 2’s bigger screen really helps in this situation!
Good morning!
Leamington Spa looks nice at this time of year! (It’s actually pretty nice all year round)
Leamington Spa looks nice at this time of year! (It’s actually pretty nice all year round)
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Good morning!
Leamington Spa looks nice at this time of year! (It’s actually pretty nice all year round)
Leamington Spa looks nice at this time of year! (It’s actually pretty nice all year round)
#randomgamesaturday!
I’m in love with Ninja Gaiden 4 - so much so that I have a run going on Xbox and PlayStation ❤️
It’s so fluid and makes me feel like I’m unstoppable. This might be my GOTY.
#NinjaGaiden4 #Xbox
I’m in love with Ninja Gaiden 4 - so much so that I have a run going on Xbox and PlayStation ❤️
It’s so fluid and makes me feel like I’m unstoppable. This might be my GOTY.
#NinjaGaiden4 #Xbox
November 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
#randomgamesaturday!
I’m in love with Ninja Gaiden 4 - so much so that I have a run going on Xbox and PlayStation ❤️
It’s so fluid and makes me feel like I’m unstoppable. This might be my GOTY.
#NinjaGaiden4 #Xbox
I’m in love with Ninja Gaiden 4 - so much so that I have a run going on Xbox and PlayStation ❤️
It’s so fluid and makes me feel like I’m unstoppable. This might be my GOTY.
#NinjaGaiden4 #Xbox
Been a while since I posted #randomgamesaturday: Today is ‘Gun Stream: Challenge Version’ - How well can you score in 3 mins of this Game Gear shmup?
This is a throw-down of the gauntlet from the developer, it’s incredible.
Thanks to @kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com for the recommendation.
This is a throw-down of the gauntlet from the developer, it’s incredible.
Thanks to @kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com for the recommendation.
November 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Been a while since I posted #randomgamesaturday: Today is ‘Gun Stream: Challenge Version’ - How well can you score in 3 mins of this Game Gear shmup?
This is a throw-down of the gauntlet from the developer, it’s incredible.
Thanks to @kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com for the recommendation.
This is a throw-down of the gauntlet from the developer, it’s incredible.
Thanks to @kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com for the recommendation.
The quality of my Ryu Hayabusa statue is nuts. I love it. #NinjaGaiden
October 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The quality of my Ryu Hayabusa statue is nuts. I love it. #NinjaGaiden
Replaced the motherboard in my Super Famicom after I failed to repair it. Nice to be able to investigate Satellaview now!
October 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Replaced the motherboard in my Super Famicom after I failed to repair it. Nice to be able to investigate Satellaview now!
Playing Megadrive Mini 2 on the CRT I found outside a school :)
Some real gems on this device!
Some real gems on this device!
October 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Playing Megadrive Mini 2 on the CRT I found outside a school :)
Some real gems on this device!
Some real gems on this device!
I didn’t think this would be a good experience but it is!: #NinjaGaiden4 on PS Portal (on PS5 Pro)
October 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I didn’t think this would be a good experience but it is!: #NinjaGaiden4 on PS Portal (on PS5 Pro)
Thanks, I’ll have to figure out how to get it - Yahoo Auctions is blocked in the UK.
October 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Thanks, I’ll have to figure out how to get it - Yahoo Auctions is blocked in the UK.
Popped to the shops this morning, bumped into this fella.
October 18, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Popped to the shops this morning, bumped into this fella.
Yeah, that's why I bought the Switch 2 version:
October 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Yeah, that's why I bought the Switch 2 version:
Tomonobu Itagaki was one of the brightest and inspiring creators in an industry that needs more light. I’m thankful for his work. I wish I had had a chance to thank him.
October 16, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Tomonobu Itagaki was one of the brightest and inspiring creators in an industry that needs more light. I’m thankful for his work. I wish I had had a chance to thank him.
Need a repair on my Super Famicom :(
Does anyone have any recommendations in the UK?
Does anyone have any recommendations in the UK?
October 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Need a repair on my Super Famicom :(
Does anyone have any recommendations in the UK?
Does anyone have any recommendations in the UK?
The postman came.
Yes, I’m a mad man.
Yes, I’m a mad man.
October 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The postman came.
Yes, I’m a mad man.
Yes, I’m a mad man.
Playing Billy Hatcher with my son.
I worked in SEGA QA as a summer job during university, and was a tester on this game. I don’t think I’m credited though.
I worked in SEGA QA as a summer job during university, and was a tester on this game. I don’t think I’m credited though.
October 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Playing Billy Hatcher with my son.
I worked in SEGA QA as a summer job during university, and was a tester on this game. I don’t think I’m credited though.
I worked in SEGA QA as a summer job during university, and was a tester on this game. I don’t think I’m credited though.
Day off to play Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles.
This is an incredible body of work already. To call this a remaster would be a huge disservice. This is a love letter to a classic masterpiece.
This is an incredible body of work already. To call this a remaster would be a huge disservice. This is a love letter to a classic masterpiece.
October 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Day off to play Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles.
This is an incredible body of work already. To call this a remaster would be a huge disservice. This is a love letter to a classic masterpiece.
This is an incredible body of work already. To call this a remaster would be a huge disservice. This is a love letter to a classic masterpiece.
Oh that’s neat! Final Fantasy Tactics supports Xbox Cloud Streaming! #Xbox #FinalFantasyTactics #FinalFantasy
September 30, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Oh that’s neat! Final Fantasy Tactics supports Xbox Cloud Streaming! #Xbox #FinalFantasyTactics #FinalFantasy