Archive for July, 2009
Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa Review
by Jeromy on Jul.30, 2009, under Wii
That’s the feeling here, with Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa — freshly arrived on the Wii’s Virtual Console from SEGA’s 8-bit Master System. The first Fantasy Zone was so inventive, vibrant and fun that it was obviously going to inspire a sequel, back in the ’80s.
via IGN
Retro Mini X Handheld NES System
by Jeromy on Jul.30, 2009, under NES
This retro gaming system even comes with a tiny version of the classic NES zapper, apart from a couple of wireless remotes. All you need are original NES carts (that still work) and you’re good to go. Unfortunately, the Zapper won’t be able to function with the integrated LCD screen, and will work only when you hook it up to a CRT-type TV
via SomeSite.
Dreamcast, NES Ported To Papercraft
by Jeromy on Jul.30, 2009, under Misc, NES
Sure, they don’t work, but these cardboard consoles definitely start more conversations. Best part, you don’t even need tape or glue. Thicker paper is recommended, as is a nice printer that can handle 150dpi printouts.
via Kotaku Australia.
Happy 20th Birthday, MOTHER!
by Jeromy on Jul.28, 2009, under Nintendo
On this day in 1989, the first MOTHER game was released in Japan, for Nintendo’s Famicom (ie the NES). Very few of you will have played it. Actually, very few of you will have played any games in the series, even the second one, which was the only one ever released outside of Japan, as Earthbound for the Super Nintendo. Which is a shame! They’ll hurt you they’re so charming.
Kotaku.
SNES Papercraft Set for Nintendo Loving Elves
by Jeromy on Jul.27, 2009, under SNES
A passion for gaming can be translated in to a lot of things: for the people who can afford to do so, the gaming obsession is directed into endless hours of playing their favorite games while ignoring the other pleasures of life. The true fanatic, though, does the unbelievable by incorporating everything about the virtual world of games into their own lives.
via Walyou.
Nintendo Retrocast 60
by Jeromy on Jul.25, 2009, under Podcasts
Hugues Johnson is our special guest this week.
Going Going Gone this week in auctions
- Sega CD BACKUP RAM CART (NEW IN BOX!!!)
- Nintendo Punch – Out !! Arcade Classic
- SEGA MEGA JET SYSTEM CONSOLE JAPAN W/ MANUAL RARE
Famicom Controller Business Card Holder
by Jeromy on Jul.23, 2009, under NES, Weird
The NES Controller Type Card Case, to be exact, a ¥2,900 ($31) anodized aluminum folder with a pair of compartments within — one for your cards, and one for those you receive.
There are two designs, neither of which do more than the other. Each looks like an NES controller, but one has a fake mic and volume switch in addition to the fake D-Pad.
via Wired.com.
