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Mark Goninon

@choicestgames.com
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Has an eclectic taste in PC games, music and movies but grew up on point 'n' click adventures, Level 42 and cheesy Arnie action flicks back in the day. Runs PC Gaming Blog Choicest Games

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Robert / Zeboyd @zeboydgames.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Here's the title screen for Zombie Fun Run, our upcoming comedy RPG. Wishlist today! store.steampowered.com/app/2656830/...
Title screen for Zombie Fun Run. Shows the options of Settings, New Game, Continue, Quit, and Credits.
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 27/09/2026
Having somehow only playing the talkie version of Loom (both this century and the last), I'm now tempted to play the EGA version as Brian Moriarty originally intended.
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Hobby Builder @hobbybuilder.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Remember waiting for the modem to connect? 56k.rip puts you back on a 1996 desktop. Dial in, hear the handshake, open the browser, find the chat room. Mac people: dialup.rip 56k.rip #retrocomputing #90s
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56k.rip
The full 1996 dial-up experience: the handshake, the wait, someone picking up the phone. Sound on.
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 23/09/2026
Good casual fun with the Daily Challenges, but beware of cheaters when playing multiplayer
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GeoGuessr Steam Edition (Free Version) Review
GeoGuessr on Steam is fine for geography fans if you're playing the Daily Challenge but watch out for cheaters in multiplayer.
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 23/09/2026
Been seeing these do the rounds and it's hard to pick 9 when you've played over 900 games (I have a list!). The ones I picked were the ones that really got me into a genre, and not necessarily the first I played (e.g. played Monkey Island before DOTT but DOTT is my favourite)
9 games that shaped who I am: Quest for Glory 1 (Hero's Quest), Quake, Day of the Tentacle, SimCity 2000, Sid Meier's Civilization, Transport Tycoon, Command & Conquer, Battlefield 2 and Wing Commander: Privateer
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dannyodwyer @dannyodwyer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
now THIS is the XCOM sequel I wish I played
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Mariana Z @mariana057.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
My wife just informed me that I own every board game except one. I had no Clue.
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 21/09/2026
It's that time of the year again.
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Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by EarthWindandFireVEVO
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 21/09/2026
Can thoroughly recommend the Cthulhu games. Worth it for them alone.
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Sasha's Retrobytes 🏳️‍⚧️ @sharkabytes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
"Feel the wind in your hair..." Okay, there's a big anniversary today: the 40th since the release of Sega's sublime arcade racer OUTRUN! Sometime between today and the 25th in 1986, arcade goers were being taken on a Sega multi-route race for the first time. Share the OutRun love, peeps <3
From Sega Retro, a scan of an arcade flier with OutRun screenshot blown up and a photo of the arcade cable below it.
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Jason Moore @moorejh.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
#infosec
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thirty-two @j.holmes.codes · 17/09/2026
I going to start calling the Quest for Glory rpg system the LAVISH rpg system. Luck Agility Vitality Intelligence Strength Honor
The character sheet screen from Quest for Glory II
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Summerfall Studios 🕯️Malys OUT NOW!🕯️ @summerfallstudios.com · 09/09/2026
Excited to share that MALYS has been nominated for Excellence in Music at the @agdas.bsky.social! 🎶✨ Huge congrats to our incredible composer @belindacoomes.bsky.social and the amazing @actualmontaigne.bsky.social. Thrilled to see their work recognised. Thank you for all the love for MALYS! 💜
Malys poster
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 04/09/2026
A curious blend of roguelite, deckbuilder, dungeon crawler and bullet heaven that more or less works. It's still in Early Access though so there's more yet to come
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Hand of Fate: Hordes (Early Access) Review
Hand of Fate: Hordes (Early Access) is a curious blend of roguelite, deckbuilder, dungeon crawler and bullet heaven that more or less works.
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 03/09/2026
Anybody ever rewatch TV shows and then realise you're watching supporting characters before they were famous? Anyway just watched Death in Paradise S11 E3 and spotted Ben Starr. Didn't realise he was in the show.
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 03/09/2026
Is it just me or does this song sound a lot like something Cut Copy would make? Regardless, it's a groovy track. Love the retro vibe.
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ANOTR ft. 54 Ultra - Talk To You [No Art]
YouTube video by ANOTR Music
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Double Fine @doublefine.com · 02/09/2026
WE DID IT! 🎉🎉🥳 Fully funded in just over 72 hours! Your support means so much to us, thank you to everyone who got us over the finish line 🥹🧡 But we're not done yet! There's an entire game jam to be had, and some amazing new stretch goals coming to the campaign. Stay tuned!
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grant @grantpardee.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
"Tiny Tim, who DESERVED to die,"
Gonzo in Muppet Christmas Carol delivering the line "And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die"
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 01/09/2026
I just backed Amnesia Fortnight 2026, Indie Reboot on @kickstarter.com Perfectly timed Kickstarter considering Double Fine is indie again. Sounds like fun: you get to vote for what they work on next.
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Amnesia Fortnight 2026, Indie Reboot
A Double Fine Productions Game Jam, Documentary, and Kickstarter Campaign
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 30/08/2026
John Passfield (of Flight of the Amazon Queen fame) has co-created a new game called Super Robot Survivors!
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 29/08/2026
A decent digital adaptation of a board game, if you're okay with single player. And if you can find it.
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Colt Express Review
Colt Express is a good digital adaptation of the board game if you're okay with just single player
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 27/08/2026
Geeze 2026 can you just chill? This is the third morning in a row I've woken up to news of an entertainment industry legend passing away.
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Actor Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies aged 85
Montreal-born actor also voiced KARR in Knight Rider and the monster in Predator, having started his career on Canadian TV and radio
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 27/08/2026
itch.io/s/199277/the... In honour of Tim Curry's memory, Double Fine are offering Brutal Legend for free on itch.io
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Brütal Legend | The Tainted Coil shall rule forever! by Double Fine Productions
A sale by Double Fine Productions, 100% off Brütal Legend
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John Passfield @johnpassfield.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The Kickstarter is coming to an end so back Region Locked doco now to learn about Aussie games!
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 21/08/2026
Good ol' Keith.
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 19/08/2026
A very in-depth look into Jeff Minter and his games, but they are an acquired taste.
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Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story Review
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story is chock-full of info about Jeff Minter but his games are an acquired taste
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 19/08/2026
One of my favourite game creators, Warren Spector, is retiring. Would love if he had the opportunity to make more games but hope he enjoys his retirement all the same, he's earned it.
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Deus Ex director and immersive sim legend Warren Spector is retiring, despite having "three games in particular" he'd still like to make
Deus Ex director Warren Spector has announced his retirement from game development.
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☀️🌸idspispopd🥀🌙 @bhaalspawn.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Happy birthday 🍰 MS-DOS! Born 12 August 1981. To celebrate, why not find one of those rare MS-DOS arcade machines? The aim of the game, just like the real thing, was to free up enough Conventional memory for your Soundblaster AND your CD drive. It's a hoot! 😆 #TillysCabinetOfCuriosities #DosGaming
"You have 640kb RAM & time is running out..."
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 11/08/2026
Interesting post. Looks like the median lifetime earnings on Steam is about $3,000 USD using number of reviews as a means of estimation
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 09/08/2026
After watching the entertaining Tetris movie on Apple TV, I wanted to learn more about the actual story of Tetris. Fortunately, I had Tetris Forever sitting in my backlog and gave it a whirl. Pretty neat to see a playable recreation of the original Elektronika 60 version
Recreation of Elektronika 60 version of Tetris on Tetris Forever
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 05/08/2026
It's Theme Hospital 2.0! Very silly. Very addictive. Very British.
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Two Point Hospital Review
Two Point Hospital is the definitive successor to Theme Hospital. Just as silly, fun and addictive as the original.
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 04/08/2026
A colourful, fun couch co-op furniture removal game that's sure to bring a few laughs to any party
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Moving Out Review
Moving Out is a bright, colourful, funny couch co-op furniture moving game that is sure to bring out a lot of laughs.
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 03/08/2026
It's like Far Cry but with magic. It also attempts to stay as authentic to the source material as possible while simultaneously trying to craft their own new story.
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Hogwarts Legacy Review
Hogwarts Legacy is a lot like Far Cry but with magic. It succeeds in being authentic to the source material, well, most of the time.
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Maytera Marble @mayteramarble.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Harrison Ford, the actor behind loveable scoundrels Han Solo and Indiana Jones, started his career as an on-set carpenter. That makes him a roguelike deckbuilder.
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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Thimbleweed Park 2 announced, coming 2028 store.steampowered.com/app/4932120/...
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 28/07/2026
Chris Sawyer's Locomotion is often touted as the spiritual successor to Transport Tycoon but I still prefer the original over this
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Chris Sawyer's Locomotion Review
Chris Sawyer's Locomotion is often touted as the spiritual successor to Transport Tycoon but Transport Tycoon still feels somewhat superior
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 28/07/2026
Wow! Since I backed Hand of Fate many moons ago, I got a free key for Hand of Fate: Hordes. Thanks to the folks at Spitfire Interactive! Might be the first time I try this "bullet heaven" genre the kids rave about nowadays 😁
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Save 20% on Hand of Fate: Hordes on Steam
HAND OF FATE: HORDES is a dark-fantasy bullet heaven auto-shooter powered by your strategic deckbuilding mastery. Survive the horde, forge your build, and unleash devastating attacks to escape a nethe...
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 12/07/2026
A decent conclusion to the latest Max Life is Strange adventure, especially for fans of Chloe.
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Life is Strange: Reunion Review
Life is Strange: Reunion is a decent enough conclusion to the most recent Life is Strange adventure, especially for the Chloe fans.
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 08/07/2026
I sometimes wonder if my love for John Broomhall's Transport Tycoon soundtrack has anything to do with a similar love for the jazz-funk style of Level 42. I mean, this track, Dream Crazy, could almost work as the main theme to a Transport Tycoon title on its own. It's even got the opening sax!
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Dream Crazy
YouTube video by Level 42 - Topic
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 28/06/2026
Ever have a favourite game of yours that somehow isn't seen that way by critics, the public or both? Here's 10 from Choicest Games we rated 8/10 and above but in some quarters, are considered a "bad" game
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Top 10 Favourite "Bad" Games
Check out this list of 10 games recommended by Choicest Games that aren't as well received by critics, the public, or both.
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 21/06/2026
QTP with a ship that makes you happy
Normandy SR-2 in Alliance livery
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 21/06/2026
It retains all its previous flaws but still remains as addictive as it was back in the mid-90s.
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Transport Tycoon Deluxe Review
Transport Tycoon Deluxe has many flaws but it's still as addictive as it was when it was released back in the mid-90s
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 21/06/2026
If you already use Bandcamp and want to own some VGM albums, check out these 28 VGM composers: there's a good chance you'll find something you like.
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28 VGM Composers that Sell their Music on Bandcamp
A PC gaming blog with PC game reviews, game soundtrack reviews, feature articles and opinion pieces on the world of PC gaming.
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 19/06/2026
RIP Bobby Prince, one of the great PC game music composers of the 90s. My condolences to his friends and family.
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 16/06/2026
Sad to wake up to the news today about potential Microsoft studio closures. Double Fine is one of my favourites and one I have much respect for and Ninja Theory and Compulsion have also made critically acclaimed games. I know that's just the way the business goes but still doesn't seem right.
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Mark Goninon @choicestgames.com · 11/06/2026
Pretty neat inkle Humble Bundle available at the moment. I already have half the games but wanted to get the other half! There are even novelisations of Heaven's Vault available.
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The Complete Inkle Library
Adventure awaits in these beloved classics and new favorite games from Inkle! Get them at the price of your choice and support Breakthrough T1D!
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Pants Pants Revolution @pantsrevolution.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Crazy Taxi is coming back in 2027 with World Tour Sega just announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour for PS5, Xbox, and Steam. The new game brings back the classic arcade driving and The Offspring. #Retro #crazytaxi #sega #arcaderacing #retrogaming
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Crazy Taxi is coming back in 2027 with World Tour
Sega just announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour for PS5, Xbox, and Steam. The new game brings back the classic arcade driving and The Offspring.
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Nihil / Alexander @nihilnihilnihil.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
All of these games are currently free on GOG as part of their Polish games promo www.gog.com/en/game/hear... www.gog.com/en/game/adve... www.gog.com/en/game/robbo www.gog.com/en/game/masz... www.gog.com/en/game/cita... www.gog.com/en/game/elec...
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Heartlight
Go where your heart takes you... but prepare yourself for a mind-boggling experience! A
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Pants Pants Revolution @pantsrevolution.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Sega is turning its retro catalog into a new lifestyle brand The newly announced SEGA UNIVERSE project pushes OutRun, Streets of Rage, NiGHTS, and Sakura Wars into modern fashion and music. #Retro #SEGA #SEGAUniverse #RetroGaming #Dreamcast
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Sega is turning its retro catalog into a new lifestyle brand
The newly announced SEGA UNIVERSE project pushes OutRun, Streets of Rage, NiGHTS, and Sakura Wars into modern fashion and music.
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