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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: How often do you find TG-16 and TG-CD in the wild?]

Almost never.
I did see a random loose Hucard (Taking it to the Hoop, I believe) at a Goodwill once.  It was just sat out on a random shelf along with housewares and various other kitchen utensils.

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

How much did that Puyo Puyo XB One game go for?

[Off-Topic / Re: Oh what sad times we are living in...]

You know what I always wanted? 

Those robotic arm things that you controlled with twin joysticks.  Anyone remember those?
Radio Shack was famous for that product!

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

My mum said dinner at 1pm. I'm here its 1pm. Dinner is not ready.

1pm?
Who the heck eats dinner at 1pm??
Well, except for the elderly...that's what they call the early bird special.

[Off-Topic / Re: Oh what sad times we are living in...]

I wish I could just go into a store and buy a thing.

Me too.
That's why I'll always try to buy something at a brick-and-mortar store as opposed to amazon or some online store whenever possible.

There's something to be said about seeing, touching and instantly acquiring an item as opposed to waiting days for it to appear in some generic cardboard box on your doorstep

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Pre-launch TG-16 AD: cover art and HuCARD different than final retail version]

More evidence supporting the launch-trio theory? The other two games below Victory Run are japanese (the NEC AV and Hudson Soft logos!), the only games appearing on the ad are Victory Run, Legendary Axe and Keith Courage (with mock up art instead of the real deal). Pointing the obvious but if the early ads only had these games to show off, that could mean something maybe?

And don't forget, VIGILANTE and ALIEN CRUSH are in the main advertisement!

VIGILANTE is given center-stage, but we see two big "shards" of ALIEN CRUSH.





Who can figure out the two PCE games underneath the mock-up of Victory Run?

10 points each.

EDIT: I identified both of them. BUT YOU CAN STILL QUIZ YOURSELF. Go to the website for the answers.

I think Fantasy Zone was one of the games underneath the Victory Run mockup

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Keepin' out the riff raffle with R-Type I & II]

Add me to the raffle list please.
Oddly enough, I do not own these yet.

[Fighting Street / Re: Proofread]

I use Windows Phone 8.1 and am pretty used to it. It has autocorrect, but not in an annoying way.

Sweet!  Another Windows Phone comrade!
Which model are you using?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: NES Top Loader console + 1 dogbone controller]

Hey got it on Saturday, thanks a lot!

Hey, you're welcome!
It seemed to take longer than I expected for the delivery.  Either way, glad it arrived.  Please enjoy it.

[Fighting Street / Re: Proofread]

Agreed.

The one thing that truly sets me off is when I see the word "LOOSE" used instead of "LOSE"
Argh, so annoying!

[Off-Topic / Re: My game room overview]

Nice setup.
You need an Xbox of some type in there though.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: RAAAAAAAAAAAAFLE: Sidearms box]

I'll give it a good home.

[Off-Topic / Re: Oh what sad times we are living in...]

Radio Shack in the 1980's was nirvana.
Who can forget all those cool lcd handheld games they carried, the 'free battery of the month" promo, and the ever popular Whiz Kids comic book that they produced (to advertise Tandy computers and whatnot)?

Those were magical times.  Times we'll likely never see again in our lifetimes...

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Valkyrie no densetsu glitch]

This is the same exact thing that happened to me with my copy of World Court Tennis (US)!!!

You get the four screens and super fast music!

[Off-Topic / Re: Ugh]

I am unashamed to say I love snow.  Even driving in it.  It could snow every day all winter and I'd be happy.

Same here!

Nothing beats a snowy Saturday afternoon.  All the more reason to stay inside and play video games.

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

this may be off topic but I hate when people ask if I go to school ( as in college) and when I say no, they flip out. they always make it seem like my life will be nothing without college. they fail to understand that college is not for everyone and at this point in my life, its not for me. they act like me not going to school negatively affects their life.

peoples be too much in my business yo!!!

No this is what it's all about. I didn't go to university either and I still managed to find a well paid job without the debts of studying.

same here. i was thankful enough to be hired at a 5 star hotel working as a runner, basically delivering items to hotel guest. theres more to the job like making inventory for item lockers, sorting out inventory that we order, and also cleaning or making beds, fridges, cribs and humidifiers that we bring to the guests. Overall, it s a good paying job, great benefits, good tips and i love it.

That's great.
But at some point you may find that a lack of a degree could hinder progress towards a higher paying position.
My company recently instituted a degree requirement in order to qualify for any higher pay grade positions. 

Not judging you, just some advice is all.

[General Gaming / Re: Pre-Order / Limited Edition feeds]

I don't pre-order

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Where'd you buy your TG?]

Shit, I remember Kaybee.  They only shut down what, a decade ago?  I seem to recall their vidja games always being a tad overpriced...

No sir.
They sort of invented the bargain bin.

Kaybee was infamous for having clearance NES games during the system's heyday.  Who doesn't remember seeing multiple copies of Galaga, ALpha Mission and Raid on Bungeling Bay hung up behind the register with the infamous price tags that had "$19.99" written on it with red ink?

I can still remember bins absolutely full or now rare titles like Sega CD "Snatcher" marked down to ridiculous prices or Atari Jaguar systems for $49?  If only I had a time machine...

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: OBEY Buttons...wear them or else!]

These are really cool buttons!
I'd love one with either the PC Engine logo or the old circular "CD ROM2 System" icon

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Where'd you buy your TG?]

Kaybee Toys at the mall. 
Summer of 1990 I believe.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Wraffles: 1 Loose Copy of "The Legenday Ax"]

There's supposed to be a waffle somewhere in that mess. Am I in now ?

That's the most vile looking waffle I've ever seen.
What the heck is that?  Cream gravy with meat chunks?

[General Gaming / Analogue NT/Super NT now with more Turrican 2]

I wish they would just spell it correctly.  ANALOG...not "ANALOGUE"
What's with the extra letters anyway?  Never understood why it's COLOUR instead of COLOR.  Or just plain old CHECK instead of CHEQUE.

So overcomplicated for no reason.

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

In three years of working freelance, I got sick only twice. Then I started working in an office with a few dozen other people. Now, I am coming down with my fourth cold in four months.

Soon, you might see a post in this thread from my coworkers saying "I despise the guy who can't go 10 minutes without Lysoling every goddamn thing in the room."

people are filthy pigs. Most of them don't wash their hands, and, of those, most have a gaggle of children raised to intermingle with other kids and not wash their hands.

it is a miracle ebola has not taken us all.

Dude, the number of people I see walk straight out of the bathroom right from the urinal without washing they hands staggers my mind.  I'm not a germaphobe, but I rarely touch any public door fixture without gloves on or something.

I know, right.
And they seem so blatant about it too.  Come right out of a stall and merrily walk back to work without so much as even rinsing their hands off.

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

That I have a bladder the size of a grape

This could actually be a result of prostate issues.
Best to get that checked out by a urologist.

[General Gaming / Re: Atari 7800?]

I do recall that the 7800 version of Commando is far superior to the NES edition.

The graphics and colors seem more arcade-like and you don't get those weird scrolling sprite glitches that the early NES Capcom games were known for.

[Off-Topic / Re: Show us your face!]

Meh..

Fix'd.

The dude on the left looks like a young Liam Neeson / Qui Gon Jinn

[Off-Topic / Re: The Anime Thread: Finding Good Anime]

The last good anime series I felt compelled to watch was "Mezzo"

It's basically just 3 DVD's worth for the entire run.  Nothing overly mind blowing, but good solid fun.

[Off-Topic / Re: Random Pictures Thread]

I told you not to post my craigslist ad here! MODS????

LOL! 

[Off-Topic / Re: That TV Series your watching]

I was checking out the Amazon Originals series "Transparent" last night.
Apparently amazon had the entire season up for free viewing to commemorate some Emmy award or something.
Actually pretty good.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: White PCE Turbo controller]

Good luck.
I tried buying one not too long ago.  No sellers whatsoever.

[General Gaming / Re: "The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers" Book KickStarter]

What a mess.
Glad I didn't support this moron.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: NES Top Loader console + 1 dogbone controller]

SOLD!!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: NES Top Loader console + 1 dogbone controller]

Btw - this is currently on hold for a week or 2.
If the current buyer falls through, I'll update the thread.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: How should I raffle R-Type PCE HuCard?]

Together would be best.
That way, the lucky recipient can complete the entire game.

[Off-Topic / Re: socks.]

I really dislike those really low cut ankle socks.
They feel weird when you wear them.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: NES Top Loader console + 1 dogbone controller]

Price dropped to $90 shipped

I'd really like to keep this off eBay if possible.
Thanks!

[General Gaming / Re: People with Amiiboners...]

More importantly, do the people who buy these things store them on shelves with pride?  For everyone to see?

Hmm...somehow I'd have reservations about that.

[General Gaming / Re: Your Daily Dose of Gaming.]

I've been working on finishing up HALO: Spartan Assault on my Windows Phone.
There's a sequel coming up, so I want to wrap this one up before the new games arrives.

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

Arrived home yesterday evening and found this at my doorstep.



Thank you so much beamer!! I can't believe I finally own one of these systems, and with all the games! 

Wow, that's great! Instant collection!
Now you just need that Darius game that's enhanced for SuperGrafx.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Fighting Street (complete with spinecard)]

Possibly.
Let me see if there are any other offers first.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Interest Check: PC Engine shirts with cute Hu card design]

I may be interested.
What do you think the ballpark cost will be for one shirt?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Raffle time! Don Doko Don!!!!!]

Feel free to add me to the raffle.

[Off-Topic / Re: That TV Series your watching]

Not much of a TV series watcher.
But I recently found a few seasons worth of the old series, THE EQUALIZER and I'm enjoying them quite a bit

Dude, that series was great. I haven't really watched it since 80's, though. OLD WHITE DUDE IS TOUGH AS ____ (whatever).

I wish more shows featured older folks in main roles. I don't need 99% of movies/film filled with young folks.

Yes indeed!
The main character in the classic series is like a modern day mild-mannered ninja.
Albeit with gray hair and less flashy moves.
But still, a great series nonetheless.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Fighting Street (complete with spinecard)]

Nobody has one to spare?

[General Gaming / Re: People with Amiiboners...]

Idk.  I've seen these for sale in various stores and I just can't get excited about them.
I guess I'm not much of a collectard for figures.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / WTB: Fighting Street (complete with spinecard)]

As the title states, I'd like one as complete and minty as possible.
Brand new would be even nicer!

[Off-Topic / Re: Walk into a Goodwill, walk out with a TV]

I stopped into a goodwill this evening and was shocked by the vast selection of tube crt's on sale.
I think the most expensive one clocked in around $12.95!

I'm thinking of picking up a spare or two for my PCE setups.

[Off-Topic / Re: That TV Series your watching]

Not much of a TV series watcher.
But I recently found a few seasons worth of the old series, THE EQUALIZER and I'm enjoying them quite a bit

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

In addition, I'm pretty sure that Utlima III: Exodus beat Dragon Warrior to the market by several months here in the US.
It's just that DW was promoted like crazy by Nintendo in issues of Nintendo Power leading up to its release.  They even printed a pseudo clue book in one of their issues.  That made all the difference.  And I thoroughly enjoyed this game with my friends back in 1989.

[Fighting Street / Re: Over reactors..]

Don't worry be happy