The Magic of Scheherzade for NES

Magic of Scheherzade

The names a mouth full, but hows the game hold up after almost 10 years? I haven't played this one before so the review was an interesting read.

In the start of the game, you will be able to choose between three classes: fighter, saint and magician. While the influence these choices have on the game is not titanic, it will definitely affect the way you play as well as dealing with the bosses that lay in wait for you at the end of each level. I was a fan of the fighter class because I prefer physical strength over magic in most games, but I played the game through using magician class as well as still had fun. It is of note that you can only gain one of the NPCs in level three by choosing saint class, though!

Title: The Magic of Scheherzade
Publisher: Culture Brain
Released: 1989
Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System
Full Review Via: www.destructoid.com

10 Classic Videogame Glitches

Most video games have bugs and glitches that weren't weeded out during the development process; some games have these coding mess ups actually make the game easier. One example is the -1 world on Super Mario Bros.

The NES version of the minus world is an endless underwater level. On the Famicom its what you see in the video. See 10 other famous glitches at the link.

Via: www.crispygamer.com

D-Pad Hero New Game for NES Emulators.

D-Pad Hero for the NES

D-pad Hero is a free NES Rom that introduces Guitar Hero play style to the 8 bit NES engine. Perhaps it will be made into cart form at some point, that would be sweet.

D-Pad Hero In Game

Download Here
Via: Offworld

Classic Video Game Characters Redrawn

Mario reimagined

Some fun fan art of re-drawn video game characters. Including Earthworm Jim, Duke Nukem & Fox McCloud.

Via:http://tomrhodes.blogspot.com

Retro Duo NES/SNES Game System

Retro Duo for NES/SNES

ThinkGeek.com is starting to sell a replica system (knock off) NES/SNES Game system. Called the Retro Duo it has slots for both NES and SNES cartridges. The controllers have a generic SNES button layout. $49.99 plus shipping. Some things to consider. The S-video port will most likely do you no good for the NES games. The NES B&A keys are mapped to the Y&B keys on the controller.

Retro Duo  Features

* Game Console Plays Old Nintendo SNES and NES Games
* Two slots allow you to plug in an SNES or NES cartridge
* Switch chooses from NES (8 Bit) or SNES (16 Bit) mode
* Connects to your TV via standard composite video out or s-video out
* Stereo sound (depending on game)
* Comes with two SNES style controllers
* Plug compatible with original SNES controllers
* Plays most Japanese import games
* Main console measures a compact 16cm x 17cm x 4.5cm high

White & Blue RetroDuo

You can find the retro duo on ebay for about the same price or less. It also comes in a white/blue and a "limited edition" red/yellow.

CD-i Review From ’91

By far the simplest system is CD-I, unveiled in October by Philips Electronics, the Dutch giant that developed compact-disk technology with Sony. The $1,000 "Imagination Machine" plays conventional 5-inch music CDs and can be hooked up to virtually any stereo. The selling point is its additional ability to connect to your TV and play CD-I disks that look like music CDs but also contain interactive video.

Full Article at Business Week Online

Old Video Game Commericals

No matter how outdated a game systems graphics are compared to today's next gen game consoles most were considered at one point to have "great graphics" and "life like animations". Lets take a look some of the TV commercials that drilled video game lust into millions of impressionable youngsters.

Magnavox Odyssey - Lets play tennis, nah I'd rather play football this time!

Atari 7800 - We reinvented video gaming and we know it.

NES - Rob likes to watch from a dark corner.

SNES - The best 3d graphics until the Virtual Boy!

Old Atari 5200 Commerical

Vectrex Games In Action

Some neat videos of classic Vectrex Games. My favorite is moon lander, although I tended to crash and burn pretty badly.

RCA Studio II Console For Sale

A RCA Studio II For Sale

If your looking to pick up a RCA Studio II game system this might be one to look at. Includes the box and the game Black Jack along with the 5 built in games.

Find it on Ebay.