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[Off-Topic / Re: What do you depise AT THIS MOMENT, literally....]

Huh, still no esteban sighting... That's at least 2 and a half months he's gone MIA...

I hate when I go AWOL, too!

Another thing I despise: salt rotting holes in my car's exhaust pipe.

A week ago, I saw sparks flying (and heard metal grating) as my car's exhaust pipe freed itself from its shackles and scraped along the road. Thankfully La Policia did not pull me over for noise pollution.

I feel your pain.
They salt the roads to death here in the winter time and it does a number on our cars.

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

Even weirder, Ben Herman (who was previously head of SNK in the US) is associated with this.

[Off-Topic / Re: Star Wars VII - Spoilers could be within so beware!]

Finally saw it.  Loved it. 
I found the overall experience very enjoyable with plenty of surprises throughout.  Loved the appearances of the old actors too.

[Off-Topic / Re: What happened to Esteban?]

He seemed like a well grounded and positive sort of fellow.
Hope he comes back.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Splatterhouse Shoelaces (orange)]

Final bump.
Any takers?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Splatterhouse Shoelaces (orange)]

Is there some backstory for these laces, like was this a promo thing for the Turbo release of the game?

Yep.  Electronics Boutique gave them out as a promo in the early 1990's. 
I grabbed them while picking up a value priced TG-16 game and forgot I had them until a recent move.  Still minty fresh and never worn!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Splatterhouse Shoelaces (orange)]

What are you looking to get for them?

$50 shipped would be great!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Splatterhouse Shoelaces (orange)]

No one interested in these?

scroll up, there is someone offering you $50 for these. If that's too low then do what I told you and grade them. You will get more than $50 on ebay for them if these were graded.

I think that was more of a sarcastic offer. 
I'm not going to grade these things.  Just figured I would offer them up for the community.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Splatterhouse Shoelaces (orange)]

No one interested in these?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Splatterhouse Shoelaces (orange)]

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[Buy/Sell/Trade / Splatterhouse Shoelaces (orange)]

Hey all,

I have a brand new pair (never worn) of those neon orange Splatterhouse TG-16 shoelaces
Not sure what these are worth, but I may consider parting with them.

Is there any interest for these?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Raffle: 2 Japanse Hu cards (complete, fair condition)]

Please add me to the raffle.

I am thankful for the PC Engine and my friends.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Amazing deal for a LaserActive on Ebay]

I've been interested in the device, but I heard these are notorious for leaky caps.

[Off-Topic / Re: Random Pictures Thread]

[Off-Topic / Re: What is your favourite soft drink?]

It used to be Coke Zero.

But I've cut back on my soda consumption lately.  Now it's usually flavored waters or green tea.

[Off-Topic / Re: Live Streams - Anyone watch? - A selifish plug at the end]

no

[Off-Topic / Re: What do you depise AT THIS MOMENT, literally....]

The cafe up the road that doubled their prices, and the food is smaller. $11 for coffee and a short stack pancakes!??!?!

THAT SHIT COSTS .14c TO MAKE GOING TO THE STORE FUCK YOU

That is steep. For that much I can get full English in my favourite cafe. And that's London prices. What kind of place is this?

A place that charges $15-20 if you want two eggs and 2 slices of bacon with them pancakes. It was a cheap place in the 1970's, but now its "authentic": and overrun with hipsters.. I'll just cook, myself. A full English sounds damn good right now.

I feel for you.
There's a place here that I used to frequent often and the same damn thing has happened.
Increased prices and an influx of unwashed hipsters.

[Off-Topic / Re: Word association thread]

Pack - In Video

[Off-Topic / Re: Word association thread]

Shiny boobies

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: For Sale: Avenue 6 pad - $5 shipped]

Do you require proof of age by way of a scan of one's drivers license or birth certificate prior to submitting an entry request?

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

I almost bought an 8 bit Mario amiibo today.
Target actually had one in stock.  However, upon closer inspection of the figure enclosed in the packaging, I could see some marking and staining on some of the plastic. 

That said, I decided against purchasing this elusive figurine.

[Off-Topic / Re: Whistlers...]

What about that stupid whistling notification sound that's used on Samsung phones?
I hear that all the time when I'm out and about.

[Off-Topic / Re: Black Bun Whopper]

The Black Whopper in Japan has squid ink in the Black Bun

Actually it's bamboo charcoal

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

Crikey.

That's not a very flattering picture of Kennedy.
He looks like an OLD drunken sot that you'd see at the local bar.

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

The guy in the white shirt kind of reminds me of a human version of EARTHWORM JIM

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

BTW ... nice of them to say that the 3 "creators" will get paid $240,000 each out of the funding to pay them for their time.

And that right there is reason for me to not ever fund this.
No way are these douchebag hipsters getting any of my money.

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

My sealed copy of Monster Lair (PCE CDROM) finally arrived today.

[Off-Topic / Re: Super Grafx in list of most retarded games consoles]

I am somewhat relieved.
I thought this thread was about ME.

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

Oh yeah, that shooter oddball on the NES by SquareSoft... The other out-of-character oddball they also did was Rad Racer which had pretty good replay value, I played it many times.

3D Worldrunner too

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

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The Rubiks Cube...is that a Target exclusive?

[General Gaming / Re: Atari VCS/2600 turns 38]

I have such fond memories of the 2600.
As much as I grew up playing the NES, I'll always be loyal to Atari since that was my first ever gaming console.

[Off-Topic / Re: What do you depise AT THIS MOMENT, literally....]

Modern, mainstream "nerd/greek" culture. I liked it better when none of our hobbies were popular.

I agree with you there.

[Off-Topic / Re: Awesome]

I happen to enjoy reading Nulltard's posts.
They're always entertaining, always unexpected, and usually quite profound.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Turbob/Obey T-shirts for sale]

Very well done.
Is the graphic silk screened onto the shirt?
How durable do you think it is (ie: any peeling or fading after the first few washes)?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Raffle: Turbo Duo system...]

Wow what a generous raffle.
I'd be honored if you enter me for this item.

[Fighting Street / Re: Is anyone here a vegan?....]

I am a vagetarian

I see what you did there!  LOL!!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: 1991 Summer CES]

I like how that real life Bonk character actually head butts that unsuspecting showgoer at 1:06

Kind of cool seeing actual live footage of CES stuff that I only previously remember in EGM mag pictures.   THe NEC NID device in particular.

[Off-Topic / Re: That movie you just watched]

Jack Ryan: Shadow Agent

Good god is Keira Knightley ghastly in this film.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: null's Yard Sale ░▒▓█ Turbo Express, Games, Magazines █▓▒░ RARE L@@K -8/20/2015]

Price on TurboExpress+Turbovision lowered to $150. Next stop: feebay 

These don't play PCE games natively, do they?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Raffle time! Dungeon Explorer box only]

Please add me to the raffle.
I've always loved the 1989 era TG16 box art.

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

I got myself a clean and nearly new 13 inch TV (with built in VHS player) for $5.98 at Goodwill today.
I'll use it as a dedicated PCE and NES display device.

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / You know what would be awesome?]

If we could somehow build one of those 'text-to-speech' programs that utilizes the voice actor from FIGHTING STREET!!!

You know the mumbly / Engrishy dude that narrates such classical lines such as "What strength, but there are many more fighters like you all ovah da world".

Just imagine the hilarity that would ensue whenever you'd have the utility read out one of Nulltard's profound posts!  Or how about using it to narrate some noob's drama ridden passages?  The possibilities are endless!

Thoughts and opinions, kind sirs?

[Off-Topic / Re: What do you depise AT THIS MOMENT, literally....]

Rich people.
I was a Starbucks this morning just catching up on work emails.  There were a bunch of rich housewives at the table near me.  The nonsense that they were talking about was truly mind blowing.  Truly first world problems and neither were happy with their lot in life -- all of them were complaining about petty nonsense or others. 

Sad really.

You can't leave us like that. What were they discussing?

Just really pointless and inane garbage mostly.  What their nannies do.  How their kids have all these mystery allergies and ailments.  How they have to wait in line at Whole Foods.  Stuff that most of us don't even have on our radars.

[General Gaming / Is the Xbox One getting a redesign soon?]

Anyone heard anything?
I noticed that the Halo 5 bundle on Amazon still has the original hulking console design.  I'm kind of holding out for a more compact redesign before I pull the trigger.

Are there any news/rumors about a possible design change anytime soon?  I'm not fully up to speed on the latest console gen, so thanks in advance.

[Off-Topic / Re: That movie you just watched]

I watched the first 2 "Ip man" movies.
I hear there's a 3rd on the way.

[Off-Topic / Re: What do you depise AT THIS MOMENT, literally....]

Rich people.
I was a Starbucks this morning just catching up on work emails.  There were a bunch of rich housewives at the table near me.  The nonsense that they were talking about was truly mind blowing.  Truly first world problems and neither were happy with their lot in life -- all of them were complaining about petty nonsense or others. 

Sad really.

[Off-Topic / Saver or spender?]

I'd say I definitely fall into the category of saver.
I fund my 401k at work, I invest in my IRA, and I dabble in various investments on the side.  That said, I do love the occasional treat or toy, but I think I would freak out if I ever lived paycheck-to-paycheck.

Just curious how the majority of the site classifies?

[Off-Topic / Re: fast food]

For me it comes down to:

1. Chipotle - a perfect low carb option...get the salad bowl with chicken, veggies, tomatoes, salsa, cheese, sour cream or guac

2. Five Guys - best burgers without a doubt. 

3. Popeyes - easily the best fried chicken money can buy

Five Guys without a doubt! 1 order of fries can feed a family of four lol

Indeed, good sir.

You know you've had a great meal when you leave Five Guys reeking of greasy beefy goodness!

[Off-Topic / Re: fast food]

Even their soft drink seems greasy.

That's definitely an interesting statement

[Off-Topic / Re: fast food]

For me it comes down to:

1. Chipotle - a perfect low carb option...get the salad bowl with chicken, veggies, tomatoes, salsa, cheese, sour cream or guac

2. Five Guys - best burgers without a doubt. 

3. Popeyes - easily the best fried chicken money can buy