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February 29, 2020

Finds 1229: The King of Fighters 97 Global Match

This is a really cool release by Limited Run Games. I am definitely jumping in all of these Neo Geo releases because they resemble the old big boxes of their cart game counterparts. I hope to see more of these releases by them. They are quite unique and collectible! ...
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New Streets of Rage IV Trailer! Things are Looking Good!

A new trailer has been released of Streets of Rage IV and it shows some of the new features and more gameplay. This game really looks good if you ask me, but we shall see the final product and come up with our own conclusions when the time comes. A four local multiplayer...
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February 28, 2020

Finds 1228: Crisis Force for the Famicom

I have been eyeing this game for years now and I finally gave in and picked it up. These are just games that you have to have as they have some of the best gameplay for their console and time. Crisis Force pushes the Famicom to its limits and brings you into a fast pace...
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1984 Episode 004 is Out! Finally!

After two years, I finally released the fourth episode of this series! it took long because I just had so much going on in my life! Anyways, I hope you like it! I already have more in the making so they'll be getting released! Anyways, you can check it out on the E-zine tab...
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February 27, 2020

Ads from the Past 446: Apple Computers

The ads are back! This time, I will focus more on the computer side of the ad world from the past. Lets start off with this Apple ad. "Jeffesron had one of the best minds of 1776, but today you can make better decisions with an Apple" is a pretty long message for an ad but...
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Retro Game of the Week 170: Electro Man (PC)

Sometimes I'll be talking about some of the more obscure games and yes even PC games count. There was a time in my life where I was really into PC gaming especially in the mid to late 90s and this is where I played some of the more obscure games around. There are just so...
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DOS Section Added

The DOS Section is up and running! I added three games to the section: 2400 A.D. Ancients I Electro Man I will have updates every week to this section to have a nice collection of games! You can find this section at the Game Download Tab and clicking on DOS. Having...
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Nintendo sent a brand new Game Boy to a 95 year old fan in Japan

This is one story were Nintendo goes beyond what they usually do. So apparently, an old gamer got a brand new Gameboy from Nintendo themselves! How did that happened? It's an interesting story really. The gameboy belongs to a 95 year old woman which she used to play...
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Finds 1227: Dual Floppy Drive

A very interesting floppy drive. This thing brings both a 5 1/4 and 3 1/2 drives. Isn't that crazy? I never thought I would come up with something that amazing. Anyways, the drive does work as I have tested it recently on an old PC, but I think there has to be something...
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February 26, 2020

Finds 1226: Gravis PC Gamepad with PCI Board

So this is an interesting pick up I got from Offer Up. The seller shipped it to me. This is a Gravis PC Gamepad which comes with its own PCI board if your computer doesn't bring it so you can easily install it on newer computers. But that's not all, the board comes with...
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Kazuhisa Hashimoto, Creator of the Konami Code dies at 61

These are some sad news in the world of gaming. Being one that grew up using this code in multiple konami games (don't use it in Gradius 3) I am saddened to say that  Kazuhisa Hashimoto has passed away at the age of 61. It definitely is a shock as he was still quite...
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February 25, 2020

Finds 1225: Blood Gear, Devil World, Ishido, and Xybots

Here are some pick ups that are totally worth mentioning. Lets start with the box art. My favorite one is the Devil World art for the Famicom. It's just beautiful! I really love the detail of these box arts as they definitely shows how hard and thoughtful they were during...
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Finds 1224: Chronus Arc, Danmaku Unlimited 3, and Sundered

A whole batch of Limited Run releases. A little bit of everything! I tend to get a little bit more picky on these releases. Here is a little info about each one: Chronus Arc On their way to the Chronus Shrine to get the Chronus Fragments, Loka and his teacher Teth are...
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February 24, 2020

Retro Gaming News: Ultima: Exodus Remastered hack released

A pretty cool rom hack release for this classic RPG has been released. Here is the info! Be sure to check out the source for more information on the release. You can download the game in the Roms sections by clicking here. When it was released in 1988, Ultima: Exodus...
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Windows 95 Rules!

So I recently got a computer from a friend that has Windows 95 with some classic DOS games. I will be doing an in depth look at this computer once I get everything I want in it. So far though, it's a thing of beauty. It loads great but there are some tweaks I want to do before...
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Finds 1223: Axiom Verge for the Nintendo Wiiu

The Wiiu has been dead for a while but there was a recent release for it by Limited Run Games and I just had to get all over it. The game is nice as it's in collector's edition with lots of extras. Not many people went for it as I haven't seen a lot of collector's mention...
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February 22, 2020

Finds 1222: Commodore Magazines! Vintage Computers

I still pick up magazines from time to time and these were definitely welcomed additions. They are from the early 80s mostly focused on the Commodore 64 computer. I have been trying to get more into Commodore 64 and even though I have very little knowledge, I am trying my...
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February 21, 2020

Bootleg Sealed TMNT Set!

In a previous post, you saw that I got a set of four bootleg TMNT action figures from my childhood. The same seller had the sealed set available as well and I just had to have it. I already hung them on the wall! I gotta love the Bootleg art. I can't believe there were sealed...
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February 20, 2020

Finds 1221: Iconoclasts for the Switch!

Here is a pretty cool Limited Run release called Iconoclasts for the Switch. I am really adding more volumes of loot to my Switch collection. So many more games that I want though!  ...
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February 19, 2020

Finds 1220: Ghouls'N Ghost and Chuck Rock

Here are two more awesome Sega Master System games! It's Ghouls'N Ghosts and Chuck Rock! Chuck Rock might be forgettable, but Ghouls'N Ghosts is actually playable. I don't care! Two new Master System additions! ...
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Retro Game of the Week 169: Darkwing Duck (NES)

I am finally back! After two years of no entries to this series, I decided it's time for a revival. We have so much to work to do so lets get started. This review will be undergoing a new format. Just bare with me and enjoy the read! I will be incorporating new stuff as I...
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Nintendo Playstation Auction Currently at $280,000

It has been all over the gaming news, the Nintendo Playstation is up for auction and one lucky bidder will own a piece of history. This historic piece of hardware will be owned by a single lucky rich bidder! The console was a mystery for the longest time till it finally resurfaced...
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February 18, 2020

Finds 1219: Forgotten Worlds for the Sega Master System

It's great to be able to import these games from Europe and that they are more affordable. Anyways, I always thought the Sega Master System was a very underrated console. I know this is not the best conversion of the game, but it's definitely worth a playthrough. Gotta love...
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February 17, 2020

Finds 1218: Kickmaster, Spacehunter, Image Fight, and Others

More loot for the collection. This time around, I got some Famicom boxed games. If there is one thing I love is the artwork of Famicom games. Just look at them! Beautiful! I also got Kickmaster for the NES which is a great sidescroller and I totally forgot the Playstation...
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