Chris Scullion
@scully1888.bsky.social
Deputy Editor, VGC. Writer of video game encyclopedias. Professional games journalist for 19 years. Formerly of Official Nintendo Magazine and CVG. Tired Old Hack. Celtic supporter. Scottish. Dad joke aficionado. LGBTQ+ ally
Bought my Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair ticket for Friday night.
281-minute runtime. I'll be wiggling more than my big toe by the end of it, but briiiiing it ❤️
281-minute runtime. I'll be wiggling more than my big toe by the end of it, but briiiiing it ❤️
November 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Bought my Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair ticket for Friday night.
281-minute runtime. I'll be wiggling more than my big toe by the end of it, but briiiiing it ❤️
281-minute runtime. I'll be wiggling more than my big toe by the end of it, but briiiiing it ❤️
Heads up, Picross fans - the Capcom and SNK versions released today are muuuuch cheaper on the Japanese eShop (£8.71 versus £16.19 on the UK eShop).
Briefly tried the Capcom one last night, it's got a few massive 30x30 puzzles which is lovely
Briefly tried the Capcom one last night, it's got a few massive 30x30 puzzles which is lovely
November 27, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Heads up, Picross fans - the Capcom and SNK versions released today are muuuuch cheaper on the Japanese eShop (£8.71 versus £16.19 on the UK eShop).
Briefly tried the Capcom one last night, it's got a few massive 30x30 puzzles which is lovely
Briefly tried the Capcom one last night, it's got a few massive 30x30 puzzles which is lovely
Got my Rosalina Storybook! That’s one to read with the kid at bedtime tonight ❤️
November 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Got my Rosalina Storybook! That’s one to read with the kid at bedtime tonight ❤️
30) We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie
£6.24 (was £24.99)
A wonderful remaster of We Love Katamari Damacy (the second game in the series), with extra challenges on top. Katamari is a gem, and this is a great version.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£6.24 (was £24.99)
A wonderful remaster of We Love Katamari Damacy (the second game in the series), with extra challenges on top. Katamari is a gem, and this is a great version.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
30) We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie
£6.24 (was £24.99)
A wonderful remaster of We Love Katamari Damacy (the second game in the series), with extra challenges on top. Katamari is a gem, and this is a great version.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£6.24 (was £24.99)
A wonderful remaster of We Love Katamari Damacy (the second game in the series), with extra challenges on top. Katamari is a gem, and this is a great version.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
29) Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 (Switch 2)
£23.99 (was £39.99)
Tony Hawk's short runs are perfect for handheld play, and the Switch 2 version runs like a dream.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£23.99 (was £39.99)
Tony Hawk's short runs are perfect for handheld play, and the Switch 2 version runs like a dream.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
29) Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 (Switch 2)
£23.99 (was £39.99)
Tony Hawk's short runs are perfect for handheld play, and the Switch 2 version runs like a dream.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£23.99 (was £39.99)
Tony Hawk's short runs are perfect for handheld play, and the Switch 2 version runs like a dream.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
28) Star Wars Pinball
£10.79 (was £26.99)
A collection of 19 pinball tables originally released as part of Zen Pinball 2 and Pinball FX. The Switch version can be played vertically, which is a brilliant touch.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£10.79 (was £26.99)
A collection of 19 pinball tables originally released as part of Zen Pinball 2 and Pinball FX. The Switch version can be played vertically, which is a brilliant touch.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
28) Star Wars Pinball
£10.79 (was £26.99)
A collection of 19 pinball tables originally released as part of Zen Pinball 2 and Pinball FX. The Switch version can be played vertically, which is a brilliant touch.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£10.79 (was £26.99)
A collection of 19 pinball tables originally released as part of Zen Pinball 2 and Pinball FX. The Switch version can be played vertically, which is a brilliant touch.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
27) Space Invaders Invincible Collection
£16.49 (was £54.99)
Contains no fewer than 11 different Space Invaders games, including the sensational Space Invaders Extreme. It's very old-school, but great for playing on the move.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£16.49 (was £54.99)
Contains no fewer than 11 different Space Invaders games, including the sensational Space Invaders Extreme. It's very old-school, but great for playing on the move.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
27) Space Invaders Invincible Collection
£16.49 (was £54.99)
Contains no fewer than 11 different Space Invaders games, including the sensational Space Invaders Extreme. It's very old-school, but great for playing on the move.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£16.49 (was £54.99)
Contains no fewer than 11 different Space Invaders games, including the sensational Space Invaders Extreme. It's very old-school, but great for playing on the move.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
26) Sonic Origins Plus
£12.24 (was £34.99)
Currently cheaper than the standard Sonic Origins, this features not only Sonic 1, 2, 3 & Knuckles and CD, but also 12 Game Gear Sonic games and some fun other features like a playable Amy Rose.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£12.24 (was £34.99)
Currently cheaper than the standard Sonic Origins, this features not only Sonic 1, 2, 3 & Knuckles and CD, but also 12 Game Gear Sonic games and some fun other features like a playable Amy Rose.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
26) Sonic Origins Plus
£12.24 (was £34.99)
Currently cheaper than the standard Sonic Origins, this features not only Sonic 1, 2, 3 & Knuckles and CD, but also 12 Game Gear Sonic games and some fun other features like a playable Amy Rose.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£12.24 (was £34.99)
Currently cheaper than the standard Sonic Origins, this features not only Sonic 1, 2, 3 & Knuckles and CD, but also 12 Game Gear Sonic games and some fun other features like a playable Amy Rose.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
25) Sonokuni
£9.31 (was £12.79)
I gave this Game of the Show at the BitSummit indie festival in Japan last year. Pop your headphones on: it's a Hotline Miami style action game made by a Japanese rap crew and it's designed to be played loud.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£9.31 (was £12.79)
I gave this Game of the Show at the BitSummit indie festival in Japan last year. Pop your headphones on: it's a Hotline Miami style action game made by a Japanese rap crew and it's designed to be played loud.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
25) Sonokuni
£9.31 (was £12.79)
I gave this Game of the Show at the BitSummit indie festival in Japan last year. Pop your headphones on: it's a Hotline Miami style action game made by a Japanese rap crew and it's designed to be played loud.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£9.31 (was £12.79)
I gave this Game of the Show at the BitSummit indie festival in Japan last year. Pop your headphones on: it's a Hotline Miami style action game made by a Japanese rap crew and it's designed to be played loud.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
24) Any Sega Ages game
(Various)
A load of the brilliant Sega Ages retro re-releases have been heavily discounted. Best of the bunch are Out Run and Virtua Racing, at an obscene £1.79 each.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
(Various)
A load of the brilliant Sega Ages retro re-releases have been heavily discounted. Best of the bunch are Out Run and Virtua Racing, at an obscene £1.79 each.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
24) Any Sega Ages game
(Various)
A load of the brilliant Sega Ages retro re-releases have been heavily discounted. Best of the bunch are Out Run and Virtua Racing, at an obscene £1.79 each.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
(Various)
A load of the brilliant Sega Ages retro re-releases have been heavily discounted. Best of the bunch are Out Run and Virtua Racing, at an obscene £1.79 each.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
23) Regency Solitaire
£2.49 (was £9.99)
Look, shut up, not everything has to be Metroid all the time. If you're into your Solitaire, this combines it with a period drama storyline that's more Jane Eyre than Kirby Air Riders.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£2.49 (was £9.99)
Look, shut up, not everything has to be Metroid all the time. If you're into your Solitaire, this combines it with a period drama storyline that's more Jane Eyre than Kirby Air Riders.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
23) Regency Solitaire
£2.49 (was £9.99)
Look, shut up, not everything has to be Metroid all the time. If you're into your Solitaire, this combines it with a period drama storyline that's more Jane Eyre than Kirby Air Riders.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£2.49 (was £9.99)
Look, shut up, not everything has to be Metroid all the time. If you're into your Solitaire, this combines it with a period drama storyline that's more Jane Eyre than Kirby Air Riders.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
22) Quake + Quake II Enhanced Bundle
£4.79 (was £11.99)
Two absolute classics of the FPS genre, and you even get Quake 64 for free.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£4.79 (was £11.99)
Two absolute classics of the FPS genre, and you even get Quake 64 for free.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
22) Quake + Quake II Enhanced Bundle
£4.79 (was £11.99)
Two absolute classics of the FPS genre, and you even get Quake 64 for free.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£4.79 (was £11.99)
Two absolute classics of the FPS genre, and you even get Quake 64 for free.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
21) Any bloody Picross game at all
(Various, was various but a bit more)
They're all currently on sale for a couple of quid less. Nothing major, but I will always recommend Picross. Get the Sega or Namco ones if you're struggling to pick.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
(Various, was various but a bit more)
They're all currently on sale for a couple of quid less. Nothing major, but I will always recommend Picross. Get the Sega or Namco ones if you're struggling to pick.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
21) Any bloody Picross game at all
(Various, was various but a bit more)
They're all currently on sale for a couple of quid less. Nothing major, but I will always recommend Picross. Get the Sega or Namco ones if you're struggling to pick.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
(Various, was various but a bit more)
They're all currently on sale for a couple of quid less. Nothing major, but I will always recommend Picross. Get the Sega or Namco ones if you're struggling to pick.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
20) Omega 6: The Triangle Stars
£3.37 (was £22.49)
Created by Star Fox and F-Zero artist Takaya Imamura, this 16-bit style visual novel is certainly an acquired taste, but for the price of a Freddo (the way things are going) it's worth a punt.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£3.37 (was £22.49)
Created by Star Fox and F-Zero artist Takaya Imamura, this 16-bit style visual novel is certainly an acquired taste, but for the price of a Freddo (the way things are going) it's worth a punt.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
20) Omega 6: The Triangle Stars
£3.37 (was £22.49)
Created by Star Fox and F-Zero artist Takaya Imamura, this 16-bit style visual novel is certainly an acquired taste, but for the price of a Freddo (the way things are going) it's worth a punt.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£3.37 (was £22.49)
Created by Star Fox and F-Zero artist Takaya Imamura, this 16-bit style visual novel is certainly an acquired taste, but for the price of a Freddo (the way things are going) it's worth a punt.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
19) Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered
£6.99 (was £34.99)
In this day and age of live services and all that pish, it's nice to just play a straightforward, non-nonsense racing game from 15 years ago.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£6.99 (was £34.99)
In this day and age of live services and all that pish, it's nice to just play a straightforward, non-nonsense racing game from 15 years ago.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
19) Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered
£6.99 (was £34.99)
In this day and age of live services and all that pish, it's nice to just play a straightforward, non-nonsense racing game from 15 years ago.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£6.99 (was £34.99)
In this day and age of live services and all that pish, it's nice to just play a straightforward, non-nonsense racing game from 15 years ago.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
18) Namco Museum Archives Volume 2
£3.99 (was £15.99)
Rather than the usual Namco arcade compilations you get, this is a nice collection of 11 NES games instead.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£3.99 (was £15.99)
Rather than the usual Namco arcade compilations you get, this is a nice collection of 11 NES games instead.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
18) Namco Museum Archives Volume 2
£3.99 (was £15.99)
Rather than the usual Namco arcade compilations you get, this is a nice collection of 11 NES games instead.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£3.99 (was £15.99)
Rather than the usual Namco arcade compilations you get, this is a nice collection of 11 NES games instead.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
17) Monster Hunter Stories Collection: Deluxe Edition
£28.99 (was £57.98)
If you're not into the main Monster Hunter series, these two turn-based RPGs are a lot more laid back.
Only the Deluxe Edition is on sale, oddly.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£28.99 (was £57.98)
If you're not into the main Monster Hunter series, these two turn-based RPGs are a lot more laid back.
Only the Deluxe Edition is on sale, oddly.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
17) Monster Hunter Stories Collection: Deluxe Edition
£28.99 (was £57.98)
If you're not into the main Monster Hunter series, these two turn-based RPGs are a lot more laid back.
Only the Deluxe Edition is on sale, oddly.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£28.99 (was £57.98)
If you're not into the main Monster Hunter series, these two turn-based RPGs are a lot more laid back.
Only the Deluxe Edition is on sale, oddly.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
16) Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak Deluxe Edition
£16.79 (was £59.99)
Monster Hunter Rise on its own is still £34.99 on the eShop so to get both it and its expansion for less than half the price of the base game is superb.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£16.79 (was £59.99)
Monster Hunter Rise on its own is still £34.99 on the eShop so to get both it and its expansion for less than half the price of the base game is superb.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
16) Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak Deluxe Edition
£16.79 (was £59.99)
Monster Hunter Rise on its own is still £34.99 on the eShop so to get both it and its expansion for less than half the price of the base game is superb.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£16.79 (was £59.99)
Monster Hunter Rise on its own is still £34.99 on the eShop so to get both it and its expansion for less than half the price of the base game is superb.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
15) Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2
£4.99 (was £49.99)
There are a few licensed Lego games in the sale (as there always are) but this is my favourite of the bunch.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£4.99 (was £49.99)
There are a few licensed Lego games in the sale (as there always are) but this is my favourite of the bunch.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
15) Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2
£4.99 (was £49.99)
There are a few licensed Lego games in the sale (as there always are) but this is my favourite of the bunch.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£4.99 (was £49.99)
There are a few licensed Lego games in the sale (as there always are) but this is my favourite of the bunch.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
14) Lego City Undercover
£3.99 (was £49.99)
Or Grand Theft Lego, if you will. Great little open-world adventure game with lots of cheesy jokes.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£3.99 (was £49.99)
Or Grand Theft Lego, if you will. Great little open-world adventure game with lots of cheesy jokes.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
14) Lego City Undercover
£3.99 (was £49.99)
Or Grand Theft Lego, if you will. Great little open-world adventure game with lots of cheesy jokes.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£3.99 (was £49.99)
Or Grand Theft Lego, if you will. Great little open-world adventure game with lots of cheesy jokes.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
13) Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix
£17.49 (was £34.99)
A brilliant rhythm action game (as long as you're into your vocaloid stuff, of course) with over 100 songs.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£17.49 (was £34.99)
A brilliant rhythm action game (as long as you're into your vocaloid stuff, of course) with over 100 songs.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
13) Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix
£17.49 (was £34.99)
A brilliant rhythm action game (as long as you're into your vocaloid stuff, of course) with over 100 songs.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£17.49 (was £34.99)
A brilliant rhythm action game (as long as you're into your vocaloid stuff, of course) with over 100 songs.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
12) Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R
£3.24 (was £12.99)
The Guilty Gear series of fighting games has the most confusing set of titles of all time, so just get this one and thank me for it later.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£3.24 (was £12.99)
The Guilty Gear series of fighting games has the most confusing set of titles of all time, so just get this one and thank me for it later.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
12) Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R
£3.24 (was £12.99)
The Guilty Gear series of fighting games has the most confusing set of titles of all time, so just get this one and thank me for it later.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£3.24 (was £12.99)
The Guilty Gear series of fighting games has the most confusing set of titles of all time, so just get this one and thank me for it later.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
11) Gimmick! Special Edition
£3.24 (was £12.99)
This brilliant NES platformer was only released in Japan and small areas of Scandinavia (for some reason) so this is the best time to discover a gem that used to cost a fortune.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£3.24 (was £12.99)
This brilliant NES platformer was only released in Japan and small areas of Scandinavia (for some reason) so this is the best time to discover a gem that used to cost a fortune.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
11) Gimmick! Special Edition
£3.24 (was £12.99)
This brilliant NES platformer was only released in Japan and small areas of Scandinavia (for some reason) so this is the best time to discover a gem that used to cost a fortune.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£3.24 (was £12.99)
This brilliant NES platformer was only released in Japan and small areas of Scandinavia (for some reason) so this is the best time to discover a gem that used to cost a fortune.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
10) EA Sports FC 26 (Switch 2)
£29.99 (was £59.99)
Now that the series has full parity on Nintendo consoles, FC 26 is far and away the best handheld football game ever made.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£29.99 (was £59.99)
Now that the series has full parity on Nintendo consoles, FC 26 is far and away the best handheld football game ever made.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
10) EA Sports FC 26 (Switch 2)
£29.99 (was £59.99)
Now that the series has full parity on Nintendo consoles, FC 26 is far and away the best handheld football game ever made.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
£29.99 (was £59.99)
Now that the series has full parity on Nintendo consoles, FC 26 is far and away the best handheld football game ever made.
www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...