<![CDATA[Grimtide Games]]>https://www.grimtidegames.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gEVy!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d6a4ace-1f78-478a-9d83-26cfb5edb3cc_220x220.pngGrimtide Gameshttps://www.grimtidegames.comSubstackWed, 13 May 2026 11:09:25 GMT<![CDATA[Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits]]>https://www.grimtidegames.com/p/midways-greatest-arcade-hitshttps://www.grimtidegames.com/p/midways-greatest-arcade-hitsMon, 04 May 2026 00:51:45 GMTGBA Spotlight: Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits. The title is longer than the games offered but there is still some good stuff in there. It's a small retro pak featuring Defender, Joust, Robotron: 2084 and Sinistar. These are arcade classics I grew up playing. This is a great mini collection but it would have been nice to include a few more titles. Rate 7.5/10

]]><![CDATA[.hack//Link (PSP)]]>https://www.grimtidegames.com/p/hacklink-psphttps://www.grimtidegames.com/p/hacklink-pspSat, 02 May 2026 20:33:14 GMTThe dot hack series is best known for the amazing trilogy on the PS2 which has been repackaged for Steam, Switch and other consoles as a compilation for modern day. The series is about players diving into an MMORPG fantasy world then things go sideways. The .hack//Link game was released only in Japan on the PSP and takes place after the PS2 trilogy. Set in a fictional 2020, you dive into a new MMORPG World (server) known as The World R:X. Link does a good job of meeting familar characters from the trilogy while you chase down Kite and stop the villian Fluegel. The game has a solid story and the combat is ok but very repetitive. It doesn't quite hold up to it's predecessors but it's still not a bad game for the PSP system. The combat is a basic hack'n slash with fun boss fights and timing based combos. The combos are fun at first but get repetitive and stale the longer you play. I like the game for the PSP system and it's worth a look if you are a fan of the series. There is a fan translated English version of the game which allow players from outside Japan to enjoy it. Rate: 7/10

]]><![CDATA[Hellboy (PSP)]]>https://www.grimtidegames.com/p/hellboy-psphttps://www.grimtidegames.com/p/hellboy-pspFri, 01 May 2026 14:01:14 GMTHellboy: The Science of Evil is a PSP adaptation of the Guillermo del Toro Hellboy movie from 2004. The game is a cel shaded brawler where you beat up demons and explore areas looking for ways to progress. You can shoot, punch, grab'n throw, and pick up improvised weapons to beat the demon hordes with. The game got bad reviews as this was also released for Xbox 360 and PS3 which many complained the game looked dated. I personally love the cel shade graphics especially for the PSP. I'm also digging the still shot motion cutscenes that give it a gritty comicbook vibe. The combat is average beat'em up but gets the job done. This is definitely better than the PS1 Hellboy game by miles. Overall, I'm considering this a hidden gem for me. Rate it: 8/10

]]><![CDATA[Find Deals, Save Money!]]>https://www.grimtidegames.com/p/find-deals-save-moneyhttps://www.grimtidegames.com/p/find-deals-save-moneyThu, 30 Apr 2026 14:33:45 GMTWith things getting more expensive and money getting tight, where do you go to save on buying the games you love? Where do you look for free games? My friend we have some suggestions that may help!

Probably my favorite tool is the website Deku Deals to track console and pc deals across multiple platforms. Deku Deals tracks sales on PC, Nintendo, Sony and Xbox games and monitors over a dozen different vendors. It tracks deals on Steam, Fanatical, Amazon, Best Buy, Game Stop and more. It runs the gambit from big box stores to online retailers. The only thing it’s missing is they don’t track Epic Store or GOG. You can track your library, create wishlists that alert you when games go on sale, and shop their massive collection of sales. They even track whether the sale is good by showing you what it’s been on sale for in the past! This is my favorite tool for finding deals for my Switch and keeping an eye on my pc sales.

Deku Deals!

If you happen to be on X then you may want to check out Wario64’s feed as he posts a ton of great deals on games, peripherals, handhelds, Blu-ray DVD sales and more. Where Deku Deals is very targeted, Wario64 is very random but fun to look through.

Wario64 on X

Do you like free stuff? Every Thursday Epic gives away free game(s) for pc and mobile…kind of. The pc games you just login with your Epic account and add them to your Epic collection. The mobile you have to use their mobile epic app store on your phone so it isn’t very convenient. There app is ok but who needs yet another app to keep track of.

Epic Store

If you pay for an Amazon Prime subscription you may be missing out on some free games! Most are aware that you get a lot of extras with your Prime sub like streaming on demand, live tv (over 100 channels), music streaming, and eBooks but many don’t realize you also get games with that. Prime Gaming (also branded Luna) gives away several games per week (every Thursday) for GOG, Epic and Amazon accounts. I love this feature as it has helped my build up my GOG account very quickly. They will keep those giveaways around for you to claim for about a month (scroll to the bottom of the page). They also give you access to a limited library of AAA/indie games you can stream to your pc or phone. It was kind of fun playing Skyrim on my phone though I recommend using a blue tooth controller and not the virtual controls on screen.

Prime Gaming / Luna

Special Mention: You can see if there are any free promotional giveaways on Steam. These don’t cycle out very often so only worth checking once a month.

Steam Promotional Giveaways

Keep checking out our Free! page linked at the top of the website as we post all the free stuff we find and links to everything I posted here in the article. We post everything from video games, comics, streaming movies/tv and more!

]]><![CDATA[Huge Star Wars Sale!]]>https://www.grimtidegames.com/p/huge-star-wars-salehttps://www.grimtidegames.com/p/huge-star-wars-saleThu, 30 Apr 2026 13:29:24 GMTGOG is running a deep sale (75% Off) their Star Wars games until May 5th in celebration of Star Wars Day! Most of the games are $2.49 and a couple titles are $4.99. The Classic Battlefront series and Force Unleashed are a steal at these prices. Well worth checking out…

GOG’s May the 4th Be With You Sale Event!

]]><![CDATA[9th Dawn Remake RPG]]>https://www.grimtidegames.com/p/9th-dawn-remake-rpghttps://www.grimtidegames.com/p/9th-dawn-remake-rpgWed, 29 Apr 2026 21:31:14 GMT9th Dawn Remake is on sale for Android/iOS for $4.99 (4/29/26). Cool ARPG that you can play iso or 1st person (reminds me of older Elder Scrolls). Great mini games included: Deck Rock is a card game that's Slay the Spire inspired. Fishing Survivors is Vampire Survivors inspired mini game. Crafting is a fun timing mini game and pet rising allows you to build your own personal army. You get a lot of gaming for a cheap price. Even the regular price of $10 is a steal. It’s nice to own a non-gacha game on mobile. Wished there were more.

]]><![CDATA[Dread Delusion]]>https://www.grimtidegames.com/p/dread-delusionhttps://www.grimtidegames.com/p/dread-delusionWed, 29 Apr 2026 17:30:39 GMTDread Delusion is addicting. It's Morrowind but in a drug induced fever dream. Set in a dystopian hellscape where a woman in a robotic iron maiden sends you off to kill a pirate queen. Elder Scrolls like combat. Weird world which what makes it so interesting to explore. 10/10

Dread Delusion on Steam

Beginners Guide: https://superstarreviews.tech/dread-delusion-tips/

]]><![CDATA[Capcom Classics]]>https://www.grimtidegames.com/p/capcom-classicshttps://www.grimtidegames.com/p/capcom-classicsWed, 29 Apr 2026 17:23:52 GMTPSP Spotlight: Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded is one of two Capcom retro collections for the PSP. Great games like several Street Fighter II, 1942, Ghouls'N Ghosts series, Knights of the Round, The King of Dragons and more. Solid arcade classics. 7/10

]]><![CDATA[Final Fantasy MMO Nostalgia]]>https://www.grimtidegames.com/p/final-fantasy-mmo-nostalgiahttps://www.grimtidegames.com/p/final-fantasy-mmo-nostalgiaWed, 29 Apr 2026 03:41:42 GMTSpring cleaning and found some Final Fantasy MMORPG relics from the past. I found my FF11 strategy guide and my original boxed copy of FF14. FF11 was my very first MMORPG experience and holds a lot of great memories. My longest gaming marathon of 18 hours was in FF11 and that did not go over well with the wife! I played FF14 before it was revamped into what it is today. Interesting seeing the changes from it’s first run. Ahhh some MMO nostalgia!

]]><![CDATA[Dragon Quest IX (DS)]]>https://www.grimtidegames.com/p/dragon-quest-ix-dshttps://www.grimtidegames.com/p/dragon-quest-ix-dsWed, 29 Apr 2026 03:36:16 GMTBeen playing some Dragon Quest IX - Sentinels of the Starry Skies and enjoying it a lot. The music, the art style, story, gameplay and the world is top notch which is no surprise coming from Square Enix. It hits on all the right things from my favorite DQ VIII. Like Final Fantasy, you can never go wrong with any Dragon Quest title. One of the greats for the Nintendo DS. 10/10

]]><![CDATA[Activision Classics (PS1)]]>https://www.grimtidegames.com/p/activision-classics-ps1https://www.grimtidegames.com/p/activision-classics-ps1Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:31:31 GMTGreat title for revisiting the Atari 2600 era is Activision Classics on the Playstation 1. This includes 30 games with hits like Pitfall, River Raid 1 & 2, Boxing, KABOOM! and more. I like that it mimics swapping out the cartridges. Odd playing retro games on another retro system. Score 8/10

]]><![CDATA[Nintendo Power #206]]>https://www.grimtidegames.com/p/nintendo-power-206https://www.grimtidegames.com/p/nintendo-power-206Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:26:40 GMTJust picked up this Nintendo Power magazine. You can check out this Nintendo Power on the Internet Archive Magazine Rack. Available for online viewing or download for offline reading.

Digital Copy Nintendo Power #206 (2006)

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Welcome to the Nerd Herd! Grimtide Games is a passion blog sharing lite reviews of retro games, various video games, geek culture, toys, nostalgia, free stuff and more! The focus here is on pure escapism devoid of the rage bait. Come on in and make yourself at home.

Make sure to check out out Free! page often for our freebies we come across on the internet. Free is good!

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