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About glennplant

“GlennPlant” has been playing video games for as long as he can remember. From playing Mario on the NES for the first time at his friends’ house, to getting his first console the Sega MegaDrive with Sonic at launch. He has owned almost every home console released in the UK including all consoles by Sega, Nintendo and Amiga and was one of a few British owners to get the Panasonic 3DO. He launched his YouTube account in 2006 however only began uploading some years later when he returned to live in the UK to complete a degree in TV and Film production at the Northern Film School. On his channel he uploads frequent HD gaming related videos including reviews, collection pickups and is most known for his retrospective “N64 Magazine Time Capsule” series where he looks at old issues of N64 magazine which are packed full of historic news and game related development photos. Glenn’s other interests include professional wrestling (he produced the worlds first 3D Blu Ray of a wrestling event), filmmaking, building arcade cabinets and spending time with his girlfriend and their pet chihuahua “Mikachu”. Favorite Systems are: Nintendo 64, Super Nintendo, Megadrive, NES and Dreamcast. Favorite Games are: Zelda - Ocarina of Time (N64), Super Mario 3 (NES), Streets Of Rage 2 (MD), Progear (Arcade), Bladerunner (PC), Snatcher (S-CD)

Batman Beyond : Return of the Joker – N64 Review

With the better Batman games having launched over the past few years its easy to forget the time when the Batman license was used in some awful games. Glenn takes a look at Batman on Nintendo 64, an overlooked game …

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Nagano Winter Olympics ’98 – Nintendo 64 Review

With the 2014 winter olympics starting this week, let’s take a trip back to 1998 when Konami released Nagano Winter Olympics onto the N64. With many retro winter sports games failing, can Konami redeem a genre which has traditionally found …

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The N64 Beta Project – Frogger 2

Glenn is back with another episode of the N64 Beta Project – The show where he plays unreleased prototypes, betas and tech demos for the N64. In this episode Glenn takes a look at Frogger 2, a cancelled game with …

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Sin and Punishment – N64 Import Review

In this episode Glenn reviews Sin And Punishment, A Japanese exclusive N64 title which was developed by Treasure and with the help of Nintendos very own R&D1 team. With any import game the question is “Can I play this without …

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N64 Magazine Time Capsule Episode 6

  In this episode we have an RPG special with Zelda, Mother 3, Goemon 5 and Holy Magic Century getting previewed. We also learn the latest on the N64DD, have Import reviews of starfox 64 and the rumble enhanced mario …

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The N64 Beta Project – Dragon Sword 64

In this episode Glenn takes a look at Dragon Sword 64 – A 1998 cancelled N64 hack n slash dungeon crawler. The game was 100% complete when it was cancelled by the publisher MGM, but an anonymous collector leaked the …

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Glenn Made A Game – $100 Cash Prize Contest

Glenn has been on a one month hiatus from making videos while he made a game. The game is called Rapture Runner and is now available on the IOS store to play on iPhones and iPod devices. Between now and the end of June whoever uploads a photo to his facebook page with the highest score will win a $100 cash prize!

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The N64 Japanese’s Eye – Fire Electric Pen

Everyone has been asking Glenn to review Japanese Exclusive N64 Games – he has obliged! The N64 Japanese’s Eye takes a look at import N64 games through the eyes of a western gamer and answers the vital question – can …

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The N64 Beta Project – 40 Winks

In this episode Glenn takes a look at something very special. 40 Winks was actually finished and ready to ship but was cancelled last minute on N64. A leaked prototype cart allows us to now play it. Want to find …

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Glenndust’s Wrestlemania Special Part 2

To celebrate Wrestlemania Glenndust has taken over Glenn Plants channel, and here is the second part of his special where he reviews the next five wrestling games on the n64!   For additional posts by GlennPlant: Click Here Join the new …

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“Glenndust’s” Wrestlemania Special Part 1

Glenn has been joined by special guest “Glenndust’ to celebrate this year’s Wrestlemania by reviewing all N64 western released wrestling games in the run up to the big event! Here is part 1 with the 5 video reviews so far! …

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Snowboard Kids 2 – N64 Review

Snowboard kids 2 is one of the rarest PAL N64 games – but does it live up to the fantastic sleeper hit original? Watch Glenn’s review to find out!

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Clayfighter Sculptors Cut – N64 Review

The holy grail of N64 game collecting, but is the game actually any good? Watch Glenn’s review and you decide! For additional posts by GlennPlant: Click Here Join the new Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum

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Retro Gaming Veteran Medals

Glenn has been sent some awesome video game style veteran medals from supermandolini in Greece.  If your a retro video gamer then you will love these! For additional posts by GlennPlant: Click Here Join the new Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum

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The N64 Beta Project – Tamiya Racing 64 And Mini Racers

  In this month’s episode Glenn takes a look at two N64 prototypes which are linked to one another! Watch and find out more about the huge prices these prototypes sold for on ebay last year, and for footage of …

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N64 Magazine Time Capsule Episode 5

In this issue Glenn takes a look at issue 5 which features all the N64 news from the 1997 E3 show from Atlanta with many early shots of games. The issue also features reviews of Go Go troublemakers, Dark Rift …

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The N64 Beta Project – Robotech : Crystal Dreams

In this episode we look at Robotech: Crystal Dreams – One of the most ambitious N64 titles and one which not even Capcom could save. Watch as we play the prototype cart and see how the early version of the game was.

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Who Is The Gaming Community GameMaster?

The new gaming community project! Can you become the games master by beating this months Mario Kart 64 challenge!?

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N64 Magazine Time Capsule Episode 4

This is the PAL Mario Kart 64 review issue and the PAL version gets played – but what are the issues with it compared to the other worldwide releases?

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The N64 Beta Project – Goldeneye X

    In this episode Glenn plays “Goldeneye X” which is a Goldeneye mod running on the Perfect Dark engine. Is this a mod which is one to miss or is this the next evolution in the great history of …

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Rookie Retro Collecting Tips

  In this series of 5 Videos I share my thoughts on 5 themes which should help turn any new retro game collector into a better one! If you have any tips then comment below and share your ideas to …

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The Beta Project – “Wildwaters” Unreleased N64 Game

  In this debut episode of the new series, Glenn reveals all about the prototype N64 game “Wildwaters”, and then plays the unreleased beta on a real console to decide if cancelling the game was the right decision, or if …

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The Gourmet Gamer – Earthbound’s Peanut Cheese Bars

In this episode we take the retro icon Earthbound and make it’s peanut cheese bars a reality! Watch the video and if you want to make them, we’ve added the recipe to the description! What you will need: An 8×8 …

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N64 Magazine Time Capsule 3 + Xmas Giveaway

    In this final episode of 2012 Glenn covers issue number 3 of N64 magazine. This issue we learn more about Zelda 64’s troubled development, the latest N64 DD news, the fallout from Nintendos 40% price cut after the …

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