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June 30, 2011

Emulation News 091: Updates for 6-30-11

So it's the end of the month! Yay! Lots of news to finish up this month strong such as new versions of PCSX Reloaded, MESS, Altirra, Dolphin, and QMC2. There are also other interesting news so check them o...
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June 29, 2011

Ads From The Past 165: The Combatribes (SNES)

Here is an ad I really like! Totally awesome comic book style ad! Can't beat this although I'm sure you can beat the cart on top of your head if it sucks so b...
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Ads From The Past 164: Aklaim Sport Games

Back when this company was popular enough for people to actually buy these games, they had everything for any sports fan. Of course, not everything was cr...
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Ads From The Past 163: Mom & Dad Video Game Gifts

Here is something you could have given to your parents if one, you live in the 90s and two, they were gamers. Things very rare back then are very popular nowadays especially since those kids in the 90s are parents nowada...
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Ads From The Past 162: Jennifer Capriati's Tennis (Genesis)

I'm not sure about how good this game is but I sure know one thing, female tennis players are a lot hotter nowadays! RA...
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Ads From The Past 161: Japan Video Games

Here is a very interesting ad for import games. Believe it or not, importing back in the early 90s was very expensive and rare to do. If you wanted to have video games and consoles before they arrived to the United States then you would import th...
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Retro Gaming News 039: Final Fantasy VI Advance Color Restoration Patch

Here is a very interesting project done to the release of Final Fantasy VI for the GBA. Final Fantasy fans, rejoi...
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Retro Gaming News 038: Partial Patch for MKR on the GG

Here is a partial patch for an anime related game for the Game Gear. Yes, the Game Gear had some really obscure releases only seen in Jap...
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Retro Gaming News 037: Xbox 360 Nintendo 64 Emulator WIP

Well these are surely interesting news as the Nintendo 64 emulator for the Xbox 360 has shown signs of life. These is the latest from the creator of the emulat...
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Emulation News 090: Updates for 6-29-11

Updates for today include your usual updates of MESS, PCSX2, Dolphin and finally a new version of MAME reaching version 0.143! More updates as well so check them o...
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June 28, 2011

Goodbye Pinto, My Wonderful Faithful Cat....

Pinto is the cat on the leftI have some really bad news. Sadly, last night my cat was ran over by a car. The car struck on his neck and broke it in an instant. He was able to gather strength to make it back home where he knew he would be safe. Finally, once I was outside he...
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Emulation News 089: Updates for 6-28-11

Here are today's updates. Not as many as other days but gotta keep you guys up to date right?To sum up some of the updates involve your favorites such as MESS, Jpcsp, and PCSX2. There is also a new version of SPU2-X that finally reaches to version 2.0. There are lots of other...
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June 27, 2011

Finds 311: Yet More Famicom Multicarts!

Here is a quick finds post. I got these today in the mail and checked them out! I did got two of the same cart which come with Adventure Islands 2,3, and 4 because you can never have too much Adventure Island. The others come with games such as Contra, Mortal Kombat Trilogy,...
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Affinity:Sorrow final demonstration (June 22, 2011)

This update was well overdue but it's finally here. Here is another demonstration of this upcoming RPG. As you can see, everything is coming together little by little, piece by piece, and so on. Be sure to read the information provided with this video."The final demonstration...
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Emulation News 088: Updates for 6-27-11

Hello and welcome to another day of emulation news. We have your usual updates from MESS, Dolphin, and even the VZ300 emulator. We also have new updates for WinArcadia, Jpcsp, Fceux etc. Also, don't forget to check out the information update on PSP Custom Firmware 6.39 ME...
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Ads From The Past 160: Road Runner's Death Valley Rally (SNES)

I never liked these looney tunes to begin with. I'm cool with Bugs Bunny and the rest of them but always found myself annoyed with the Road Runner...That stupid Coyote can't get things right and you have to wonder if it's really worth it all the pain to eat an already starving...
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June 26, 2011

Finds 310: Mega Magazine Lot! Tips & Tricks and Gamepro!

So with my arrival I had some packages waiting for me. There were two, one was a medium flat rate box and the other was an envelope. Care to take a guess what they were? Magazines of course! I was able to get these for mad cheap spending a total for twenty dollars for both lots...
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I Finally Got The Super Megason Working!

So after months of having this clone in the closet, I was able to get it to work with some obvious results. Check out the full artic...
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Retro Gaming News 036: Dragon Ball Z: Legend of the Saiyans Complete Translation Released

It's great to finally see a complete patch of this awesome game. Be sure to check it out and play through it especially for you Dragon Ball Z fanatics!"Over eleven years after this translation was started, Dragon Ball Z: Legend of the Super Saiyans for the SNES has finally...
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Ads From The Past 159: Taito Games

Here we have a heat wave of Taito titles just for this grueling summer!! It's so HO...
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Emulation News 087: Updates for 6-26-11

We finally caught up to date! Check these updates for your usual emulators such as PCSX2, MESS, Dolphin, among othe...
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Emulation News 085: Updates for 6-24-11

Updates for the 24...
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Emulation News 084: Updates for 6-23-11

Here are the updates for the 23...
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Emulation News 083: Updates for 6-22-11

Here are the updates for the 22...
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June 24, 2011

Getting Updated

Just wanted to put a note on here that I'm kind of behind with the news and updates but will be trying to get back to date in the next three days. Since coming back from my trip, my job has put me working non stop so I will have to come up with the time to do all these updates....
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June 22, 2011

Emulation News 080: Updates For 6-19-11

Here are the news for my birthday! Kinda a late though...
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June 21, 2011

Peru Trip Days 10 & 11: Arenales, Anime Town and Goodbye!

So my trip finally came to a conclusion and I was happy enough to visit this awesome mall! It's a mall packed with anime stores and other toy stores. Otakus, this is for you! Read ...
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June 20, 2011

Happy Father's Day

Just want to wish every father out there a happy father's day! I'm not a father myself but do respect all the fathers out there especially mi...
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June 19, 2011

Finds 309: Enter Max Play, The Popular Famiclone!

So with my trip coming to an end, I have to get busy and find the rarities I have come here to get! Lets see what I caught from my fishing line! This time around I went to a market that only opens on Sundays and is similar to the flea market. There was so much great stuff there...
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June 18, 2011

Peru Trip Days 8 & 9: Walking in the Past...

So here it is, finally was able to take a shot of my home from years ago. It's amazing how I used to remember it and how it looks now. The only thing that hasn't changed is that tree in the front that keeps blooming those flowers that look like bells. Lets take a look back at...
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Emulation News 079: Updates for 6-18-11

Here are today's updates. Enjoy the weeke...
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Ads From The Past 158: Hit The Ice (Turbo Grafx)

Here is another Turbo Grafx ad, enj...
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