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Category: Loot Run

“Loot Runs” are when Zombie and I go shopping for deals. Although mostly focused around video games and pop culture stuff, Loot Runs can also be about any deals, Hell even groceries.

  • Loot Run round-up

    Loot Run round-up

    Sixty-eight. 68 games. An average of 11 games per month since my last Loot Run post. If anything, I should post more often to spread the buyer’s remorse out a little. Wow.

    Ah shit, i just remembered I bought a new console as well.

    Goddamit, and another hand-held.

    Let’s get this guilt trip over with.

    At the top of the pile has to be the addition of a Switch 2. If you’re not aware Nintendo announced an upcoming price increase (in September I believe). This would increase the price by $50 CDN and put the pressure on to acquire one. Long story short I solved the puzzle by using PC Points to pay for the whole thing. I’m quite proud of that one and may be the high point of my PC Points spending since starting in 2018.

    The second handheld mentioned had been on my wishlist for a while. The Game & Watch Legend of Zelda edition. This little collectible handheld was released for the 35th anniversary of Zelda several years ago. I thought it was interesting and moved on. Then I saw one in box for $60 at last year’s East Coast Comic con. And I missed picking it up. Fast forward to the same Con in 2026 and I find it for $80 with a nice rubberized shell and acrylic stand to show it off. Box too. So I offer $70 and he takes it. It’s beautiful. And it plays the original Zelda, Zelda II, and Link’s Awakening (Gameboy). A new centrepiece for my handheld collection (or Zelda shelf depending on available space).

    Then come the games. Whew.

    The vast majority of the additions are Switch titles which seems to be my primary focus lately. There’s a lot going on right now in the physical media world and more and more I’ve gravitated to the novelty of the Switch. Something about cartridges harkens back to the “good old days”. It must also be stated that some of the most interesting indie/niche titles end up on the platform.

    Some notable highlights from my more curated purchases include:

    Anno Mutationem – A 2D/3D cyberpunk side-scrolling platforming adventuring….

    Axiom Verge, Another Crab’s Treasure, Dead Cells, Hollow Knight, and Tunic round out some of my bucket list items.

    Two copies of Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Ed. Now hear me out. I grabbed the PS5 version first and put roughly 100 hours into it. I rolled credits but the game is like Skyrim and Oblivion. You know you’ll go back someday to try a different angle. Or pick a stealth-archer again but whatever, it’s fun. The second copy, for Switch 2, was acquired under the guise that Zombie watched the Edgerunner anime and had a passing interested in playing the game. So there’s one reason to add it. The other is, honestly, a little petty but the DLC, Phantom Liberty, does not exist on the PS5 disk. Instead a download code was included which is now attached to my Sony profile. Boo. I want the whole game on the disk. I find out after that the Xbox Series version is complete on disk. Cool but I’ve got to play that in the basement. I can’t stream the Series X to my One S in my bedroom. Gawd, I’m lazy. Wait, what’s this? the Switch 2 version is a technical marvel raking in very positive reviews. The DLC is included on the game card along with all content. (insert Fry’s “Shut up and take my money!” meme).

    Anyways, that’s enough storytelling. You can see the batch of games above and pass judgement as you see fit. I’m happy, it’s a great hobby. I hope everyone can find this much joy from their hobbies. Whew, getting a little sappy this long weekend evening. That’s enough for tonight. And as always, thanks for reading!

    *please note. I’m well aware my grammar and composition degrade rapidly as I write these articles. I try to write them the way I would have a conversation. But I converse like 13 squirrels with ADHD so you get what you get

  • Loot Run Round Up

    Loot Run Round Up

    Twenty-two. 22 games since my last Loot Run post. At least that’s what my collection app says. Let’s review.

    Switch – For some reason I’ve had the Switch bug these last few months. It’s an awesome platform for indie-ish games, oddball gems that might be collectible someday. And even if they’re not it’s fun to fill the shelf with red spines. I used to dislike the uniformity of the cases. However, I have since grown to enjoy standing in front of them. I squint at the small writing quietly stating “ooh, i forgot i had that one”.

    12 of the 22 games are for Nintendo’s hybrid console. Many of these additions have been on my most-wanted list including Okami HD, Red Dead, and Darksiders 2 to name a few. The addition of Skyrim came with free judgment from ZombieFish, declaring “do you really need another copy of Skyrim?”. The answer is “yes” Zombie, “yes”.

    PS5 – I’m starting to actively collect PS4/PS5 titles now. You’ll notice a theme with another copy of Darksiders 2 (I have a problem) and Oblivion (Skyrim’s predecessor).

    With the recent addition of a PS4 Pro to the collection I’m really enjoying the Sony exclusives. And with the ability to stream my PS5 I’m not limited to the last generation titles (as long as the wifi remains solid).

    The remaining loot for the Xbox platforms were pretty simple. Notable titles include; The Bioshock Collection, Rise of the Tomb Raider (woohoo, I have the trilogy now), and Judgment (a Yakuza spin off Zombie picked).

    Anyways, that’s enough for today. I’ll try to post more often, it’s good for the soul. As always, thanks for reading.

  • Plucky Loot

    Plucky Loot

    Ah, impulsivity is such a monster. Zombie and I went to our favourite pawn shop but didn’t see anything compelling. So we swung around the corner to EBGames and… well…

    The Plucky Squire has been on my radar since it came out last fall. The art style and concept really caught my attention. So when I saw the new copy marked down from $45 to $35 with only one copy left on the shelf, I grabbed it.

    Sept 7th – thought I’d drop some screenshots to give you an idea of how endearing this title is.

    Thanks for reading! (wrote this a while ago and left in drafts…. oh the shame)

  • Lil Luke Loot Run

    Lil Luke Loot Run

    Another local Shopper’s began clearancing their games. With a x25 points bonus I grabbed 3 titles.

    And another Bitty Pop

    Not much else to say. Thanks for reading.

    Ok, I lied. I went back to Shopper’s the next day because they had a Redemption event, giving me 50% extra in point value. Grabbed some more games and indulged in some Bitty Pops! (mini Funko Pops) that my girlfriend and I are a little obsessed with.

    (eek! they’re adorable and I got R2!)

    All the games were at least 50% off. Demon’s Souls (24.99), Metal Gear (27.49), Avengers (14.99) and finally a Nintendo first-party game, Mario Tennis Aces (39.99). All these cost me only the tax ($16.12) and roughly 70K in points.

    Ok, now i’m done. As always, thanks for reading.

  • Omega Loot!

    Omega Loot!

    Long story short, Zombie’s BF has never been to our favourite pawn shop so we brought him yesterday. And like a junkie I got my fix.

    The cheap Funko’s got me first. I used to only pick them up at the Dollarama when they were $4-$5 so there was little guilt at these prices. I love the obscure (or lesser known) comic book characters so Omega Red and Nova were great additions.

    But $7 seems a little light for a pilgrimage to our store and Ghost of Tsushima was as low as I was going to find. There was a copy of the Director’s cut for $50 but realistically the original vanilla release is enough for the collection. I’ll probably never dive deep enough into it to need the DLC.

    Zombie’s BF excitedly picked up a copy of Mario Kart Wii for a reasonable price and replacement Joy-Con. I was impressed, he wanted to train on that game to kick his friends’ asses. A most honorable pursuit.

    And that’s that. As always, thanks for reading.

  • Loot Run Redemption

    Loot Run Redemption

    After an incredible start to the Canada Day long weekend with a trip and concert, I had one thing in mind. I wanted to maximize the Shopper’s Redemption event. The app kept reminding me of the greatest potential, 500K points for $900.

    Sunday morning I was on my own and decided to tour the city for the best deal. I had an inkling that I would spring for a Canon digital SLR camera if I could find one. The first location had nothing but I was not deterred. From previous tours I knew certain locations were more likely to still have electronics. The second stop was all the way across town, a locaton I only visited during these events. Walking over to the glass cabinet section I was disappointed to only see Apple products and basic electronics (cables, headphones, ect). “Oh well, onto the next one” I thought. And then almost tripped over the cart full of clearance games.

    Long story short; 15 games, 1 Google doorbell, and 4 little blind-pack collectibles. Total out of pocket: $65 (insert smug smile here)

    The last step was taking my loot to my favourite pawn shop to see if I could upgrade. Traded 5 titles there and paid an extra $12 to get a Switch game and (drumroll) Spider-Man 2 (PS5)!

    And that’s about it. It sounds like bragging but it’s just extremely regimented planning. I want other people to feel the rush of a deal. To not feel guilty for buying stuff for yourself. Collect points, wait for an opportunity. Anyone can do this.

    As always, thanks for reading!

  • Fallin’ behind Geekin

    Fallin’ behind Geekin

    Alright, I’ve got to keep these posts going and with the nice weather I’m at risk of falling behind.

    Bionic Command for $5, Darksiders for $15

    Only 2 games picked up this past week. Got Bionic Commando for XBOX360 at the East Coast Comic Con this past weekend for $5. Zombie and her crew dressed up (so did I) and we spent Friday evening drooling over all the nerdiness. It was great, can’t wait for next year. I also picked up a wood-cut stand for my 3DS so I can finally display it on my shelves.

    Apart from that it was a pretty tame week for pick-ups. I spotted Darksiders: Warmastered Edition in the wild for $20. Went back to pick it up only for a 25% off sale. So 14.99+tax. I’m absolutely sucker for this series of games.

    That’s about it. Nice and simple. As always, thanks for reading

  • Pandora’s Box of Loot

    Pandora’s Box of Loot

    I swear I was going to do the responsible thing this morning. A respectable deal at Shoppers Drug Mart had me planning to restock the essentials. I expected to pick up some toilet paper, paper towel, toiletries, and maybe some food if it was on sale. But it all went wrong/right.

    Today’s deal was a regular one at Shoppers. An offer to spend $60 and get a mystery bonus of either 20k or 30k in points. Potentially 50% back in points but at a minimum 33%, not bad. The only real restriction with this bonus is to limit yourself, purchasing only as close to $60 pre-tax as possible to maximize your bonus.

    The path I travel through this particular location had me pick up deals on cookies (2/$5) and then I drifted over to my guilty pleasure, the coffee-flavored Monster energy drinks. They were 2 for $6 which is now a better deal than the Dollarama and I thought I should treat myself. I drifted through the aisles glancing quickly for sales before aiming for the paper products. Although I had decent stock at home, if any were on sale, it was always a good idea to pick them up. And that’s when I saw the clearance section at the back of the store.

    I had generally been ignoring this section of the store since Shoppers announced they were getting out of the electronics business. Although this was my favorite location for grocery shopping it didn’t have a great game section to begin with. From what I could tell the only remaining games were Xbox One titles behind a glass case and they were still at full retail price. So it became a routine to quickly look at the case, make sure nothing was on clearance and move on. But to the next of this section was a cart and some baskets, evidently the most recently clearanced items in the store that had yet to be put on shelves or out front to be seen. I thought nothing of it but then did a double-take when a PS5 logo appeared amidst a small collection of movies. Long story short, I grabbed every non-sports title.

    Most were $10 each but the real score for me was Avatar at $25. This game had been on my radar for a while as it was current-gen exclusive and I knew it would showcase the power of my PS5 or Xbox Series X. It consistently sold for $50 in my favorite pawn shop and I was not willing to buy a potential Far Cry-esque experience with all my unfinished titles in that series still on the shelf. But thanks to this deal I was spending $25 plus tax and getting 25% back in points (yes, I did the math).

    Will I play all these titles? Probably not anytime soon but we all know I’m a hoarder and at these prices I don’t feel that guilty. I’ve even been toying with the idea lately of reselling some of my collection if I know I’m not going to play them. I’m sure I’d be able to get $20 for most of the $10 games, heck they’re still sealed.

    NIck Wilde Disney Infinity character acting pretty impressed with his new buddy

    On top of that this weekend started amazing with the end of my work day on Friday. A client surprised me with a 3D-printed Deadpool that I had always wanted. Modeled after the Disney Infinity toys I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. He wasn’t thrilled with the work as it was challenging and the model was not easy to work with. He insisted on giving it to me for free. We agreed that I would be buying the Deadpool mask from him in the future and I’ll make sure to repay him then.

    Finally, because it’s also geeky I’m excited to be going to my colouring tattoo for my Skull Kid in the next couple of hours. Stay tuned for more pics.

    Hope everyone has a great weekend whenever you read this.

  • Kunai

    Kunai

    Today’s run was impulsive. I found a Switch game published by Limited Run. A cleaned-up version of an 360/PS3-era game, BloodRayne Betrayal.

    Then, as we’re doing our final scan around the shop, Zombie spots Kunai knives from Naruto. So now we have one to go with our cosplay weapons.

    Short and sweet today. As always, thanks for reading.

  • Xeno Probs

    Xeno Probs

    “Problems” is such a relative statement. I don’t have Xeno(blade) problems. I just love the games but have never beat any of them. It hasn’t stopped me from trying to collect them all though…

    Last night on Facebook Marketplace I made a great life decision and drove across town at 1030pm to pick up the Japanese copy of Xenoblade 3 for a great price. Do I regret it? Not at all. Am I tired at work today. Absolutely.

    Only missing one. They’re so pretty

    As always, thanks for reading.