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February 26, 2012

Retro Gaming News 107: Frank's 2nd SMB3 hack Version 0.97 Released (NOT FINAL)

"After 6 and a half years of plagiarized work, Insectduel took about 8 months to insert all the levels and adjust modifications. You are now able to play all the levels of Frank’s 2nd SMB3 hack for Super Mario All-Stars all the way to Bowser’s Castle. Keep in mind that this...
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February 24, 2012

3DS Pic of the Week 019: Technodrome in 3D!

It has been a long time coming for another 3DS pic of the week. The problem was mainly that my life was very busy and disorganized so I wasn't able to do the updates I needed. Finally, there will be four 3DS pics in the next couple of days for your eyes to enjoy. As usual, 3DS...
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Talk About Classy....

Who says Ryu can't get a classy fellow? I hope you like! ...
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Retro Gaming News 106: Crystal Beans from Dungeon Explorer English Translation Released

"After having released a French translation for Crystal Beans quite some time ago, Hiei- and Neige are back at it again, but with an English translation this time. Crystal Beans is a simplistic and almost shooter-like action-RPG for the SNES and is relatively short and easy...
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February 22, 2012

Emulation News 292: Updates for 2-21-12

Here are the news for tod...
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Retro Gaming News 105: Konami's Cave Noire, Presented by Aeon Genesis

"After a long 5-6 weeks, 4-5 weeks longer than hoped for or expected, Aeon Genesis has released a translation for Konami’s highly-distilled gameboy roguelike, “Cave Noire.” Dodge monsters, rescue fairies, collect inventory-cramping orbs and get rich while plundering brief...
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Retrobeat Tuesdays 003: Startropics Cave Song

A little late but here it is! This song is quite catchy!! You must remember it from the classic game Startropics for the NES. Total 8-bit madness in this week's Retrobeat Tuesda...
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February 20, 2012

Emulation News 291: Updates for 2-20-12

Emulation updates will only take place Mondays through Fridays from now on. Enjoy the ne...
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Animonday 002: Gantz Intro

So this week brings is to the second entry of Animonday. This time around we have a very catchy tune from the anime series Gantz. It may have come out years ago but it still sounds good in my book! Enj...
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Retro Gaming News 104: Resident Evil (GBC) - Bugfixed version

"Resident Evil for GameBoy Color was cancelled at 90% through development and never released. Thanks to a fundraiser, the individual that was holding two builds of this game, released them to the public. This game has a lot of glitches and you need to do some hacks to be...
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February 18, 2012

Retro Gaming News 103: SaGa 3 Partial Translation v0.2.612 Released

"We’re pleased to announce that after many months of hard work we have released our first patch. It’s a partial translation that includes all the menus, tutorials and about half the script. Enjo...
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February 14, 2012

I got a Valentines Gift! ^_^

I have never gotten a Valentines Gift in the 27 years I've been roaming in this world but it was about time that streak came to an end! Behold! My Valentines! ^_^' What might it be? It's a tiny PS3!! Isn't it awesome? Not only is it the fat version but it came with something...
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Finds 401: Zeldas and Gijoes!

Not much has been new in the findings department but here are some neat finds from the thrift store. Two CIB Zelda games and some Gijoes with some Star Wars figures. It sucks that they mix the action figures up so you have to get a bag of them even though half of them aren't...
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Happy Valentines Day!

I just wanted to wish all the love birds out there a happy valentines! I hope you spend it with someone that means the world to you and show them all the love you can possibly have for that loved one. If you don't have anyone that's ok, just go out and party with your other...
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Emulation News 290: Updates for 2-14-12

Here are the news for today's Valentines....
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Emulation News 289: Updates for 2-13-12

Here are the news! A little late, whoo...
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Retrobeat Tuesdays 002: Mega Man X2 Sigma Stage

So this week we have another accelerating tune! This time is for the game Mega Man X2 for the SNES. It's one of my favorite from all the X series and I think you can agree with me on that one. Enj...
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February 13, 2012

Retro Game of the Week 101: The Simpsons Arcade

It's the Simpsons Arcade game as the pick of the week. I fell in love with this title back in the arcade era in the late 80s and early 90s and now that it's available in the PSN network, I had to have it. Lets kick back and check this wonderful adventu...
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Playing Then, Playing Now 012: Sonic CD, The Simpsons, and More!

So what I've been gaming lately? A whole lot of retro games that's for sure. I recently picked up Sonic CD and enjoyed it so much I even picked it as a retro game of the week. Anyways, I'm happy to announce that it's over, yup I finished the game about an hour ago and I'm real...
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Retro Gaming News 102: Chrono Trigger Romanian version released!

"After about a year and a half of hard work, Chrono Trigger has finally been fully translated into Romanian. This could not have been possible without the effort and dedication of my fellow team mates over at Dynamic-Designs who helped make this possible. The release of this...
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Animonday 001: Persona 4 The Animation Sky's the Limit

So here we have another new series that will go great with Retrobeat Tuesdays. Every Monday will have a new entry of an anime intro, soundtrack, or something else. Simply calling it Animonday! This week, we have the Persona 4 Animation Sky's the Limit song. It's quite catchy...
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February 12, 2012

Emulation News 288: Updates for 2-12-12

Here are the news...now back to health and ready to continue my du...
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February 07, 2012

Ads From The Past 207: Pirates (NES)

Arrrr it's I Famicom Freak the pirate showing my treasure for ya! You would think this meant that type of pirate but no, it's actually a game about pirates! Not bootlegs...oh well, it would've kicked ass though... Enj...
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Emulation News 287: Updates for 2-7-12

The news are here! Check them o...
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Emulation News 286: Updates for 2-6-12

The news keep coming! Emulation sty...
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So What's Going On? Some Answers!

So what's been going on? I know the updates for the past month or so have been nothing spectacular but there have been a lot of things going on in my life to be able to care for this blog properly. We all go through these problems but I'm happy to announce that I'll be able...
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