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Many thanks to @gamingnews-rt.bsky.social for the frequent shares. This thread has mainly been for the purpose of my own nostalgic indulgence,but I hope at least one or two people have been sent on a trip down memory lane. I know I have! Now, time for some gaming... #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames

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Day 100: It's here - and I have definitely saved the best until last. 'Red Dead Redemption 2' is undoubtedly the best game I have ever played, though I haven't been emotionally ready yet to play it through again. Here's to Arthur! #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames #reddeae

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Day 99: I do like big 'open world' games and 'Red Dead Redemption' completely captivated me. The main storyline was fantastic, but naturally it took me ages to finish as I was so often distracted 😂🤠 #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames #reddead

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Day 98: I'm cheating with a 2-for-1 deal today, but 'Earthworm Jim' and the multiplayer madness of 'Worms' both provided hours of fun. #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames #worms

Day 97: Whilst I didn't mind platformers like 'Sonic' and 'Mario', 'Kid Chameleon' was more my kind of thing. Special mention to 'James Pond' too! #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames

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Day 96: Despite being a confirmed Pro Evo enthusiast, I'm quite partial to a spot of FIFA! I think the FC rebrand has been slightly hardly judged. The player career mode is addictive and 'Paulo Brackenridgio' is obviously a prolific striker #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames #Fifa

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Day 95: Something about 'Space Invaders' tickles my senses. I struggle to walk past an arcade machine of this without having a go. I'd pay good money to have someone teach me how to master it though! #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames

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Day 94: I have a big nostalgic soft spot for anything Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles related and there have been some great games over the years (on SNES, especially). 'Shredder's Revenge' on Xbox isn't quite 'Streets of Rage' standard, but a great game. #Gaming #Gamesky #100daysofgames

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Day 93: I'm struggling now to fill these spots 😅 'Gran Turismo' sneaks in on virtue of being my favourite all time racing game, after 'Mario Kart', obviously. It also allowed me to dream about owning more than a Skoda Fabia for a while. #Gaming #Gamesky #100daysofgames

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Day 92: A rather more recent addiction now. I was rather sceptical of the appeal of 'Fortnite' at first, but the Battle Royale concept and the frequently evolving maps make it a game worth coming back to. I'm a convert! #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames #fortnite

Day 91: Another blast from the past! 'G-Police' on PS1 felt like a cross between 'Syndicate' and 'Desert Strike'. A tough game to master, as I recall. #Gaming #Gamesky #100daysofgames

Day 90: I've not played a good sporting game for a little while. Something like 'Speedball' would go down a treat right now! #Gaming #Gamesky #100daysofgames

Day 89: And just a few arcades down was 'Ghosts and Goblins', one of my favourite early gaming experiences. Something about fighting the undead clad only in underpants really spoke to me. #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames #ghostsandgoblins

Day 88: Another arcade classic - 'After Burner'. My brother and I spent a few quid on this on a caravan park down in Weymouth. It might just have led to an unhealthy obsession with 'Top Gun' later on 😂 #Gamesky #Gaming #Bogiesatsixoclock #100daysofgames

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Day 87: I really enjoyed the first 'Borderlands' game, although some of the fighting got a bit repetitive. I might need to give the second one another go as I didn't really get into it a few years back. #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames

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Day 86: 'State of Decay 2' took things up several notches. Building up a great camp only to be overrun by ferals and, even worse, juggernauts, is one heck of a gaming experience (and quite stressful 😂). I feel I need to have another run through soon. #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames

Day 85: I have to include both 'State of Decay' games on this list. The first had me hooked. A nice mix of foraging, friend-finding and fiend thrashing! I'm delighted to hear a third game might be on the way! #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames #stateofdecay

Day 84: Someone shared this on my timeline recently - a beautiful blast from my Mega Drive past! What a great game this was! #Gaming #Gamesky #100daysofgames

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Day 83: On the subject of 'idyllic' islands, 'Stranded Deep' was a great addition to Game Pass. Getting my raft flipped over by a shark brought out some 'Alien Isolation' worthy screams. I wasn't keen on the 'big bosses' though. #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames

Day 82: 'Dead Island' is a really good game, perhaps just missing a strong storyline/character to invest in. Lots of chaotic beachy fun though. #Gaming #Gamesky #100daysofgames

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Day 81: GTA 4 is probably, overall, my favourite of the series. It certainly has my favourite protagonist in Niko Bellic and I think the following game was a bit diluted by having three different characters. I'm hoping for big things with number 6! #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames #GTA

Day 80: I've just started playing 'Robocop: Rogue City' on Xbox and it took me back to this classic on Amiga ('Robocop 3'?) A nice mix of shooting and driving missions, as I recall. #Gaming #Gamesky #100daysofgames

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Day 79: Talking about a series packed with chaotic madness, the 'Far Cry' games have provided me with hours of entertainment, particularly the third and fourth games. They've started to feel a little bit samey recently, but still worth a revisit soon. #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames

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Day 78: I was a bit of a latecomer to the 'Saints Row' series but then quickly became hooked and played them back to back. Chaotic, open world fun! The third is probably my favourite. #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames

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Day 77: In my early Xbox One days, I competed with my closest pal to get the most achievement points each month. As a result I found 'What Remains of Edith Finch.' What started out as an easy bit of point mining turned into an absorbing and memorable gaming experience. #Gamesky #100daysofgames

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Day 76: I absolutely love the XCOM series. One of the most satisfying games I've played, as well as the most devastating (especially when a much loved soldier is ambushed!) Establishing a base in between missions is like a game in itself. #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames

Day 75: I remember receiving 'Unirally' (UK version) one birthday in my teens. Who knew that a game involving racing unicycles could be such fun? ☺️ #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames

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Day 74: 'Life is Strange' is a really haunting game. A twisty plot and interesting premise, combined with great visuals and a memorable soundtrack. I still need to play the prequel/sequel(s?) too, once I've recovered emotionally. #Gamesky #100daysofgames #Gaming #Lifeisstrange

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Day 73: A game I haven't yet finished, 'Skyrim'. I curse myself for doing every side-quest going, to the extent that my poor, neglected character is some kind of werewolf-cannibal hybrid with numerous houses. I'll go back to it one day... #Gamesky #Gaming #100daysofgames #Skyrim