tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40581574492834575142026-02-22T13:21:05.215-07:00This blog consists of information and media pertaining to old school gaming.Something Concupisciblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465861495550557597noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058157449283457514.post-81031718981082238612011-04-28T07:16:00.000-06:002011-04-28T07:16:54.661-06:00

A few months ago, I posted that I was attempting to fix up my worn Pac-Man Upright Cabinet.  Well, here's an update to what I've done since: After I fixed the short in the power cord on the Pac-Man Upright Cabinet, I went to work on the control panel.  It was in bad shape. The first player button was broken to where it couldn't hold a switch, but the second player button worked well

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My first experience with the Star Fox series was on the N64 with Star Fox 64.  After completely annihilating the game and beating it completely, I decided to visit Star Fox on the SNES.  And as of today, I still have not completed the game.  I'm under the impression that the older the game, the harder it is to beat.  Or maybe I just have less patience for older games. 

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Super Mario RPG was one of my favorite games as a kid.  I love role-playing games and I've always enjoyed playing Mario games, so Super Mario RPG was the bee's knees for me.  I always found the game challenging (such as timing with Bowser to break down a door and doing puzzles in the right order) and the storyline was enjoyable.  I want to revisit this game due to the 

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So I've been thinking about changing the direction of this blog.  I have not decided on a specific theme or subject yet, but the change should occur soon.  But in the meantime, enjoy Hitler's end in Wolfenstein 3D, one of my favorite computer games as a kid (and my brother's all-time favorite classic game).  I hope this brings back tons of awesome memories.

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If you do not know yet, the poll is up and ready for awesomeness.  On an unrelated note, I have been playing Super Mario Kart on the SNES.  I was amazed by the fact that I forgot Donkey Kong Jr. was in the game instead of Donkey Kong.  I knew this as a kid, but through playing the subsequent Mario Kart games, I forgot about this.  Of course I'd never race as him (I was always

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Here is the final candidate for the best simple classic game that is still popular today and can be found/downloaded on current devices (consoles, mobile phones, etc.).&nbsp; The other two candidates' information can be found below.&nbsp; The new poll is up so happy voting! Snake <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false

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Tetris Tetris was created by Alexey Pajitnov in the Soviet Union and released on June 6, 1984 .&nbsp; Tetris is a puzzle game consisting of random sequences of tetrominoes (shapes composed of four square blocks each) falling down the playing field.&nbsp; Tetris has even been played on every conceivable console and mobile device.&nbsp; But the most impressive playing field is on the sides of

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I'll be setting up the new poll about the best simple classic game that is still popular today and can be found/downloaded on current devices (consoles, mobile phones, etc.) after making a case for each candidate.&nbsp; First up is: Pac-Man Released in 1980, Pac-Man was developed by Namco and instantly became a hit in the arcades.&nbsp; This game franchise was so popular that an animated

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Hey guys!&nbsp; I have decided to create another poll to see which game is better, Tetris or Pac-Man.&nbsp; I will post it up later today or tomorrow with a description of both games with some statistics.&nbsp; If you have any suggestions of other games that could be considered a simple classic game that is still popular today and can be found/downloaded on current devices (consoles, mobile

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Yesterday,&nbsp; I completed my run through Final Fantasy IV for the first time in 15 years (geeze I'm old!).&nbsp; Overall, I felt disappointed.&nbsp; I remember loving this game as a child.&nbsp; But the dialogue was horrible and over-generalized, emotions were shallow, and the gameplay was ridiculously easy.&nbsp; However, there were parts I teared up at (Tellah dying, Cecil finding out who

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Video below shows the gameplay of Duck Hunt after beating level 99.&nbsp; That damn dog!

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So this was painful to watch.&nbsp; Below is a video of the advertisement for The Legend of Zelda on the NES.&nbsp; I'm not sure what Nintendo wanted people to find appealing about this commercial, but it was the 80s and a lot of ideas that came out of the 80s can not be explained.&nbsp; I hope you gain a new perspective while watching.

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Okay, so I might be the last person in the world to notice the similarity between The Legend of Zelda's recorder and Super Mario Bros. 3 whistle, but today I finally realized that they are the same basic item. Despite their small differences in appearance, they both play the same tune, and they both summon a whirlwind that transports the character to a different location.&nbsp; But like I said

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Donkey Kong is a well known character in and outside the gaming community.&nbsp; His humble roots came from an arcade game called (you guessed it) Donkey Kong developed by Nintendo in 1981.&nbsp; In this game, you control Jumpman through up to four stages of a construction site chasing after Donkey Kong who kidnapped Lady.&nbsp; After winning the rivet stage , the game starts over in a harder

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Today I'm sharing some perspectives on the story behind Pac-Man.&nbsp; I think a storyline for Pac-Man would be a hard one to come by, but some artists have put some hard work into this idea.&nbsp; I really enjoyed these, and I hope you do, too! What I do know about the background of Pac-Man is that the enemies are considered either ghosts or monsters.&nbsp; Pac-Man (or Puck-man) has an

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I asked everyone what his or her favorite gaming console that was created before 2000 was, and the poll shows the Super Nintendo Entertainment System won by one point with the Nintendo 64 in second.&nbsp; This is great!&nbsp; I also love the SNES.&nbsp; I still own more SNES games than any other system.&nbsp; You guys have restored my faith in humanity (and video games).&nbsp; And if I left out

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I'm hoping everyone at least knows about this game, even if you were not alive during its popularity (like me).&nbsp; But Space Invaders is a classic game that is very simple to play.&nbsp; My personal experience with this game consists of getting past the first level once.&nbsp; But if you're like me and you need some pro-tips, watch this video.

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The music to this video takes me back.&nbsp; Super-creepy game when I first played it.&nbsp; Never beat it due to the odd creatures roaming around the asylum.&nbsp; I plan on playing it again when I get some time.&nbsp; If you ever played Shadowman, tell me what you thought of it.

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"Human-loving, fast-talking, street-smart, SLAM-dancing...Moogle..." Mog is a playable character in Final Fantasy VI (original title), a.k.a. Final Fantasy III (NA release), who appears multiple times throughout the storyline and eventually becomes a permanet ally.&nbsp; He is also depicted on the box art despite his relativly small role in the game's plot.&nbsp; In Mog's defense, without the

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&nbsp; Secret Level 0 complete with lemonade and hula girls.

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Today while I was searching for my comfortable toe socks, I stumbled upon my old Game Boy Color and accessories. I forgot how much of a nerd I was in middle school carrying this monstrosity around.&nbsp; But I loved my Handy Pak that went with it because it magnified and lit up the screen while providing stereo sound and a joy stick.&nbsp; The most important feature was the light.&nbsp; The

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Skate or Die is a game I really hated as I child.&nbsp; I sucked at it.&nbsp; I could never figure out how to do any of the tricks or how to win any of the modes of playing.&nbsp; Keeping in mind that the game is called "Skate or Die," I was always under the impression that your character would die if you refused to skate.&nbsp; So, as a chile mind you, I started the game and just left it on for

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Thank you guys!&nbsp; I can not believe that I already have 100+ followers.&nbsp; Just amazing! I've added a poll about gaming consoles released before 2000.&nbsp; Vote so I'll know what kind of content to focus on. Thanks again everyone! &lt;3

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Here are some Mario wallpapers that push the reality of side-scrollers into 3D. But for people who are looking for a simplistic look, here's this: @ Football Maniac, I have never tried a NES emulator before.&nbsp; I can, however, vouch for ZSNES as a good emulater for SNES gaming and Visual Boy Advance for Game Boy playing.&nbsp; If anyone has good experience with a NES emulator,

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I was never able to beat this game when I was a kid, but I revisited and beat the game about 3 years ago.&nbsp; Despite my great effort to beat the game, the ending really sucked.&nbsp; Below is a video of the ending. When I beat it, I used the torch.&nbsp; I was never able to find the pitchfork as is used in the video.&nbsp; There are six characters in the game; three girls and three boys.&

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