Wall Street Kid for NES makes capitalists of us all

Wall Street Kid for NES makes capitalists of us all

Money is really depressing to me. Not only have recent events left me with a deep anxiety about finances, it seems that a lot of people are struggling, and the best you can hope for is to struggle less. I don’t want to discuss this on a deeper level, so instead, let’s talk about Wall …

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By the Wayside – Monster in My Pocket

By the Wayside – Monster in My Pocket

I mentioned this once before, but after the launch of the Super Nintendo in 1991 (1990 for Japan), Konami went through this weird period of producing licensed games that were way better than you’d expect. I’ve covered Bucky O’Hare, but there’s also Zen: The Intergalactic Ninja, and this one: Monster in My Pocket. Monster in …

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Weekly Kusoge – World War II G.I.

Weekly Kusoge – World War II G.I.

Let’s take a moment to show some appreciation for the publishers who have the guts to keep kusoge available for purchase. Ziggurat. Nightdive. Thank you for giving me a megaphone to cry for help. Hopefully, someone will hear my pleas. I’ve been fighting a losing battle to try and get Extreme Paintbrawl working on a …

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By the Wayside – Super Smash T.V.

By the Wayside – Super Smash T.V.

How’s your week been? Mine? Horrible. Worse than normal. So, it’s time for some self-care. Get in your pajamas, order some pizza, and let’s get into some Super Smash T.V. Smash T.V. was originally released in arcades in 1990. It was designed by the legendary Eugene Jarvis, the guy behind 1981’s Defender. More importantly, he …

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By the Wayside – Mazin Saga

By the Wayside – Mazin Saga

I’ve been doing some exploration into the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive catalog after having played through the Valis games and Gley Lancer. The Genesis isn’t what I’d call one of my blind spots, but I’m not as familiar with it as Nintendo’s early consoles.  As it turns out, the depths of its library are pretty murky. …

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