I’ve been interested in the Atomiswave arcade system for a while, but haven’t done much investigation into some of the games that are offered on the system. So I dug around on Sammy’s site and gathered some information on the games that caught my eye. The big arcade buffs will probably laugh at my lack […]
As some of you may remember, I’ve mentioned Sega’s new USB Saturn controllers a few times. They seem to be increasingly popular with the Sega crowd. However there are a lot of you that might now get so giddy about Sega goodies. Maybe you want a Nintendo, Intellivision or even a TurboGrafix 16 USB Controller. […]
Yesterday afternoon was quite an adventure for me. I was in the middle of running errands around town (stopping at Blockbuster, sending some mail, grocery shopping) when I got a flat tire. I got the spare tire on and headed to Wal-Mart for get a new tire. (I have their protection plan so I get […]
WIRED has just published an article discussing how emulation has become increasing popular among the general public. Most of my readers are probably familiar with many of the products and concepts covered, but it’s an interesting read nonetheless.
I just got home last night after spending a few weeks at my parents’ house for the holidays. When I called my familiy to let them know I got home OK, my brother mentioned they just recieved a package address to me that was sent from Hong Kong. I thought it was fairly strange since […]
I just wanted to follow up my past commentary on the Revolution classic download situation. I’ve mentioned numerous times that Nintendo might possibly (and should) set up their game distribution system in a manner that is similar to Apple’s iTunes Music Store. Well, I found it interesting that just the other day it was revealed […]
Which is more important to you, good music or good graphics? Gman at Tokyopia argues that music is more important in games than graphics. He points out that while graphics tend to date horribly, music always elicits an emotional response, no matter how old the game. I don’t know about you, but I have more […]
If you are interested in modding some of your older consoles, Skankhair’s Custom Console site has colorful collection of machines from various generations that he and others have customized to obtain some unique styles. There are some helpful tutorials and links to get you started on your own project if you are new to the […]
I’ve had a handful of people asking me for a good set of intstruction on how to install the Sega Saturn mod chips I’m not responsible for any damage you may do to your Saturn by performing this modification. There isn’t much to worry about, but I just don’t want anybody mad at me 🙂 […]
There has been quite a buzz from the Sega’s USB Saturn controllers. Even though they are very cool products, there are a number of people that would like to take their exisiting Saturn controllers and hack into their own USB controller. There is an excellent guide at GameSX.com that walks you through the entire process […]
For you that don’t know, O’Reilly has been doing a series of “Hacks” books that teaches readers how to get the most from certain products and services such as Tivo, Google, and eBay. One of their newest entries, Gaming Hacks, gives numerous ideas to gamers that want to play around with their consoles and games […]
I’ve been noticing a lot of projects in the last year that are put a unique spin on everyone’s favorite pellet-munching series, Pacman. (ie. The Pac-Man Rug). This time around, a Toronto art group, Price Budget for Boys, spun an inpspiration from Piet Mondrian’s 1942-43 painting “Broadway Boogie Woogie,” (basically a collection of multicolored squares […]
Since every other blog seems to have a Top 10 list of some sort, I thought I might do the same. I decided to compile the best “Retro games” of 2004. You will notice that not all of them are classic games. However I have chosen games that all have the feel of the games […]
With New Years Eve coming up, you may be planning a bit of a party at your place. What better way to expose your friends to a little-known console, but a 10-player Bomberman mega-match! The Sega Saturn just happens to be one of the best party gaming consoles. Here’s a list of games that support […]
I love game theory. I wish more game designers did. When one stops and really thinks about what makes games fun and then takes those elements to build a unique product, gamers become very happy. I’ve pieced together some in-depth looks at game theory for your reading pleasure. Raph Koster (of Ultima Onine fame) has […]
