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April 21, 2025

Ads from the Past 482: Ultima the False Prophet



The Ultima series is a series that started on the PC so transferring them to the NES was a hit or miss so it really didn't help its popularity. Overall, it's a decent series but I rather stick to the PC versions. 


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April 20, 2025

Finds 1950: Lunar Remastered Collection for Xbox


I heard the conmossion of this release so I jumped on it! I ended up choosing the Xbox version because I have an Xbox in the living room and just love gaming there. Which version did you get? Everyone is going Lunar over this release and some are upset because it has sold out although they promised they will have a restock so I guess for the people will have to wait who missed it the first time around. 


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Finds 1949: Super Famicom to Super NES Adapter Tartaruga Edition


I recently picked this up from Ali Express because I do need an adapter of this form. You will see in the coming month why I need it. I will have a Tik Tok video explaining more about it. I did added the stickers, so watcha think? 


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Finds 1948: Rodland and Double Dragon Collection


Here are some Limited Run Arrivals! Rodland for both NES and Gameboy which never came out here but I believe they were Pal releases back in the day. I also finally got Double Dragon Collection for the Switch which comes with all the awesome Double Dragon games! My favorites are Part 2 and 4. 



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Finds 1947: Wario Land for Virtual Boy


This is an epic addition to the collection. This game I already have loose but just wanted this box so bad! You don't see boxed virtual boxed games anywhere like ever! Totally amazing addition! I will be posting more about this store I am going to in the coming weeks! 


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Finds 1946: Super Volleyball & Dead Moves!


I found a new shoppe and decided to visit it! The store was kinda of messy so I will take pics next time when they're more organized so you can see the full potential of this place. Anyways, I found some decently priced games for the collection. Nothing crazy but definitely some oddities you don't see every day! It's getting really hard finding Turbo Grafx games after all! 






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Wrecking Crew 98, Wedding Peach, Castlemania, Halloween Island, and Mario & Wario Added !


All new SNES additions to the shoppe! This time we have:

  • Wrecking Crew 98 (SNES)
  • Wedding Peach (SNES)
  • Mario & Wario (SNES)
  • The Halloween Party (SNES)
  • Castlemania (SNES)

A lot of all new amazing additions! Please let me know if you have any requests and I'll do my best to get it on the shoppe! 

Be sure to check these out and more as the library of games keeps growing. Be sure to follow me on Social Media including Instagram and Tiktok

Please click on the Shopify button on the top of the page or click here for a direct link to the shoppe!




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Six New Sega Genesis Repros Released! Sonic Sonic Sonic!


Here are some new releases by request! Be sure to message me if you need anything made, I'll do my best to make it happen!!!

  • Sonic Github Madness (Genesis)
  • Sonic Github Madness 2 (Genesis)
  • Sonic Github Madness 3 (Genesis)
  • Sonic R 2/4 (Genesis)
  • Sonic Eternity (Genesis)
  • Sonic with Ristar Samples (Genesis)

Be sure to check these out and more as the library of games keeps growing. Be sure to follow me on Social Media including Instagram and Tiktok

Please click on the Shopify button on the top of the page or click here for a direct link to the shoppe! 




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April 14, 2025

Ads from the Past 481: Joe & Mac 2


This is an ad for the sequel to Joe & Mac which was released in arcades but most of us got to play it for the NES and SNES. This one actually turns the game into a quest. You collect items and find hearts to increase your health. 


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April 07, 2025

Ads from the Past 480: Maximum Carnage


This is a really awesome ad. The game Maximum Carnage was such a hit. I was able to play it at a friends house and really loved how the cart is red which gave it a lot of character. You played this beauty? 



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April 01, 2025

Tons of new Labels Added to the Famicom Bootleg Labels Section!


Here are a whole bunch of new labels added to the database! The list is below:
  • Abadox The Deadly Inner War
  • Adventures of Lolo 2
  • Adventures of Lolo 3
  • Adventures of Lolo 
  • Altered Beast - Juuouki V2
  • Altered Beast - Juuouki V3
  • Altered Beast - Juuouki
  • Buggy Popper
  • Cobra Comando
  • Doraemon
  • Double Dribble
  • Dracula V2
  • Dragon Ball
  • Dragon Fighter
  • Fifa Soccer 96
  • Flash & Batman V2
  • Fox's Peter Pan & the Pirates The Revenge of Captain Hook
  • Getsu Fuma Den
  • Ghosts 'n Goblins
  • JJ Tobidase Daisakusen
  • Kanshakudama Nage Kantarou no Toukaidou Gojuusan Tsugi
  • Last Action Hero
  • Lupin Sansei Pandora no Isan
  • Mad City
  • Mafat Conspirancy - Riddle of Icarus
  • Ninja 4
  • Pro Yakyuu Family Stadium '87
  • R.B.I. Baseball
  • R.C. Pro-Am II V2
  • R.C. Pro-Am II
  • Snow Bros. V2
  • Snow Bros. 
  • Solomon's Key
  • Street Fighter 5 - 20 People
  • Street Fighter 5 Turbo - 60 People
  • Summer Carnival '92 Recca
  • Super Donkey Kong
  • Super Mario  World vol.1
  • Super Mario Bros The lost Level
  • Super Spy Hunter
  • Takahashi Meijin no Bugutte Honey
  • The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends
  • Twinbee 2
  • Twinbee 3
  • Vegas Dream


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March 31, 2025

Finds 1945: Super Pro Fighter! SNES Gadget!


I was able to get this little gadget which records your SNES games on floppy disks!!! I did get it sold as is and the floppy drive is dead, I do have one to do a swap but I need to get it(still in the process of moving my stuff) so this will be a work in progress. If that doesn't work out, I do have a very savvy friend that can probably take a look at it. 





Don't copy that floppy! 



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Ads from the Past 479: Gameware


This is a really cool development tool for designers back in the 90s. I wonder how good it was. It's probably out there uploaded in the internet archives. Have you ever developed using this?



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March 30, 2025

Finds 1944: TMNT Comic Book Issue 4! The one from the NES Cover!


I've been searching for this issue from time to time and it just happened that it came to my mind the other night as I was checking eBay out. I somehow found one that was ending in half an hour and the price was really fair compared to other ones that are Buy it Now. I somehow won the bidding and got a sweet deal on this issue. The main reason I always wanted this one was because it belongs to the cover of the NES game so it's quite epic. I freaking love this over having the first issue honestly. 



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March 29, 2025

Finds 1943: Gamestop Buy 4 for 40 Deals!!


It's that time again! Buy 4 for 40 bucks at Gamestop for pre-owned games of 19.99 or less. I totally jumped on it and got some really cool stuff! The only exception is the TMNT Cowabunga collection which was at Walmart for 10.00 which was a really legit awesome deal. Anyways, I was able to get a bunch of games for Xbox one, PS4, and even a PS5 game even though I don't have the console yet. Be sure to check out the photos below for more detailed photos! 











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March 24, 2025

Ads from the Past 478: Blackthorne


Combine classic Prince of Persia style gameplay with camouflage and escape from a dangerous prison! Blackthorne is just amazing and so much fun. Have you played this yet?



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March 17, 2025

Finds 1942: Labtec CS-180 Speakers



While doing errands I found this set of speakers and I'm a sucker for them. These are the Labtec CS-180 speakers and still require an AC adapter which is on the way, I still don't know if they work or not. One thing I noticed is that the place that I got them from (Goodwill) charged me for each speaker! Isn't that crazy?? I'm very disappointed in them. 


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Ads From the Past 477: Super Famicom Prototype


This is a prototype photo of what would be called the Super Famicom in Japan and the Super Nintendo in the United States. It's really amazing to run into these photos which we can archive so everyone else can enjoy it. 



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March 16, 2025

Finds 1941: TMNT Set! They are Radical!


I was able to find these in clearance and picked up the set. They aren't the most amazing set, but they are pretty cool and cartoonlike. Radical indeed! 


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All New Reproductions Added to the Shoppe! Sonic.Exe, Sonic Tokyo Show Remake, Sonic 2 Prototype, and More!


Here are five new additions to the store. Here are the titles!
  • Madagascar Operation Penguin (Genesis)
  • Sonic 1 with Sonic 2 SMS Music (Genesis)
  • Sonic.EXE the Demon (Genesis)
  • Sonic Toky Game Show Remake (Genesis)
  • Sonic 2 Simon Wai Prototype (Genesis)
Be sure to check them out by clicking here or check the top Shopify tab to purchase them. Remember, I take requests for games so just message me anytime! 



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March 15, 2025

Finds 1940: Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 for PS4!


This is the Gamestop exclusive Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 for the PS4. I was able to get this one with the little comic book complete and at a decent deal. It's definitely worth adding to your collection as it's the most expensive version so might be worth keeping it. If you want a cheaper option, definitely check out the Xbox version which is half the price. 



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