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August 31, 2017

Game-bit of the day 806: Legend of Xanadu (PC Engine)

This is a beautiful game. Just look at the cover art. The game does not disappoint. This game has relations with Faxanadu for the NES. It's part of the series believe it or not!  ...
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Ads from the past 387: Sonic 3 for Mega Drive 2!

A very subtle yet effective ad for Sonic 3 and the Mega Drive 2. It feels like this one is all business and forward. I mean, Sonic is looking right at you. Are you ready for the next level? ...
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August 30, 2017

Game-bit of the day 805: Master of Monsters (Sega Saturn)

This is a strategy game that involves monsters and warriors. It's pretty cool but you will need a lot of Japanese knowledge for this one.  ...
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August 29, 2017

Game-bit of the day 804: Dragon Slayer (PC Engine)

Here is a neat game by Hudson Soft! Dragon Slayer is a classic for the console. This one comes with CD music! Don't you just love that????? WOOOO!!! ...
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Ads from the past 386: Sonic 3 for the Mega Drive!

This is the Sonic 3 ad for the Japanese Mega Drive game. As you can see, they are also advertising the Mega Drive 2 to go along with the game. Very smart marketing Sega! I like the art of these two on this one.  ...
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August 28, 2017

Game-bit of the day 803: Dragon Knight 3 (PC Engine)

More wonderful gems for the PC Engine. This is another adventure game for the PC Engine that is a lot of fun! Just look at the cover art! PC ENGINE RULES! ...
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August 27, 2017

Game-bit of the day 802: Stormlord (Genesis)

Here is a Genesis port of a PC game. I only know this because of Game Sack btw! The game is alright but it comes with faults! Try at your own risk~!  ...
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Ads from the past 385: Sonic and Cracker Jack!

This is an odd yet cool Sonic 3 ad of Cracker Jack with Sonic all over it. I guess Sonic likes Cracker Jack snacks? I thought he liked chili dogs.... oh well!  ...
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August 26, 2017

Game-bit of the day 801: Ys4 (PC Engine)

The later games were put on the PC Engine as well as the Super Famicom. Sadly, we didn't see them over here except for the first couple of games. You can always import and play them though! They're quite good but you will need some Japanese understanding for them.  ...
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August 25, 2017

Game-bit of the day 800: Space Invaders (PC Engine)

Leave it to the PC Engine to give a couple of old classics a new twist of gameplay. Get ready to try out this wonderful classic in a new form. Get ready!  ...
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Video Game Related Anime: Gamers!

 I've been watching a lot of different series in the past month and this one really caught my attention. It's a series about your typical high school students except that for the most part, they're gamers. Can't say I've seen too many series like this so in a way, it's...
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Ads from the past 384: Sonic 3 (MD)

Here is a Sonic 3 Mega Drive ad. Obviously for the European audience. I think it's in German, but what do I know? Either way, Sonic and Knuckles look quite odd! ...
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August 24, 2017

Game-bit of the day 799: Shin Megami Tensei (SFC)

The cover art of this game is just amazing. It's just something else as it combines both good and evil into one beautiful art piece. I gotta say, the cover are sometimes stunning!  ...
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August 23, 2017

Game-bit of the day 798: Ys 2 (Famicom)

This is a pretty awesome game for the Famicom. It was a total change for the series as it turned to a side scrolling adventure but it was still fun. Lets go back to the top down version though!  ...
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Ads from the past 383: Sonic 3 (Genesis)

With the release of Sonic Mania last week, we going to take a look at Sonic advertisements for the next month or so! Lets start with this double page advertisement. It's for Sonic 3 for the Sega Genesis. This just brings back so much nostalgia. This game also introduced...
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Retro Game of the Week 158: Don Doko Don (PC Engine)

Here we have a classic for the PC Engine. Don Doko Don was an arcade game that was ported to the Famicom and PC Engine. Obviously, the PC Engine is the better version that's closest to the arcade mainly because the console is more powerful. Furthermore, the game has a more...
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SNES Classic Pre-order was a Nightmare! You SUCK NINTENDO!

Things can't get any more ridiculous than this. Have pre-order of something that obviously is wanted by lots of gamers out there in the middle of the night or early morning (5am) and in limited quantities. This is just unacceptable! When will Nintendo learn? But you know...
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Levantera Tale of the Winds Early Access! NES RPG !

A new NES game is being released in their alpha stage for an early look at it. The game is called Levantera Tale of the Winds and it's about pirates! The game plays in a world map as well as 2D platformer style with RPG elements. Isn't that amazing? You should definitely...
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August 22, 2017

Game-bit of the day 797: Cho Aniki (Super Famicom)

This is a very unique Super Famicom game that was also released in other consoles. The game is just bizarre because of how crazy it is. I'm still working on getting a Sega Saturn version of the game. I can't wait! Of course, it'll be here when it's mine.  ...
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Finds 1069: Limited Run Games! Drive Drive Drive and Neuro Voider!

I've been keeping up with the releases of these games although I think I will be more picky about them nowadays. Gotta focus on the RPGs and classic platformers ! Either way, welcome to the collection Neuro Voider and Drive! Drive! Drive!  ...
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