Author Archives: WeekendGameGuy

WGG Review – Armed Police Batrider

Per MichaelBtheGameGenie’s request I decided to take a look at an arcade game. This is an excellent Maniac Shmup…Armed Police Batrider. For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check out our sister site: http://swnut77.com

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WGG Review – Vectorman

  In this review I take a look at the game that was suppose to be Sega’s answer to Donkey Kong Country….Vectorman For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check out our sister …

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Five of My Favorite – Puzzle Games

This week I decided to take a look at five of my favorite puzzle games. Enjoy! For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check out our sister site: http://swnut77.com

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WGG Review – Metal Storm

Today I take a quick look at an amazing game for the NES…Metal Storm For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check out our sister site: http://swnut77.com

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Five Of My Favorite Video Game Couples

Love is in the air! In this video I discuss 5 of my favorite video game couples. For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check out our sister site: http://swnut77.com

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Weekend Game Guy Reviews – The Rocketeer (NES)

After procrastinating for a very long time; Weekend Game Guy finally get’s around to sharing some thoughts about The Rocketeer for the NES. For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check out our …

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Five Great Games From 1996

    Instead of taking the highly traveled road of the games of 2016. Weekend Game Guy decides to take a look at games from 1996. For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check …

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Weekend Game Guy After Dark: realMyst

  Myst was one of those games that completely consumed my life. This time around I take a few minutes to talk about realMyst. realMyst is Myst with some very nice updates. Enjoy! For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join …

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Weekend Game Guy After Dark: Rage Review

After a lengthy break from YouTube Weekend Game Guy returns with a review for a game he felt got overlooked a bit. This time WGG takes a look at RAGE by iD software.   For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here …

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Top 10 Video Game Easter Eggs

  Easter Egg hunts are a time honored tradition for many people. There are plenty of people that hunt for their Easter Eggs in their video games, Here are my “current” Top 10 Video Game Easter Eggs. For additional posts by …

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WGG Debrief 02: Commander Keen Episode 4

  Weekend Game Guy has finished episode 4 of Commander Keen. What did he think of the game? Watch and see… For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check out our sister site: http://swnut77.com

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Playing With Power: We’ll Do It Live!

This week the boys got together to bring you a live broadcast. Informative? Not really. Hilarious? Definitely For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check out our sister site: http://swnut77.com

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WGG Debrief Episode 1: Red Faction

  Weekend Game Guy finally finished Red Faction. Now watch the review! For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check out our sister site: http://swnut77.com

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Playing With Power: Amiibos Are Stupid!

  This week the boys talk about the amiibo craze, trouble with trading, and some games they are looking forward to in 2015. For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check out our …

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Playing with Power: Show Me The Money!

  In this episode the boys discuss nearly everything you can think of…weird pants, Patreon, and even weights and measurements For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum

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Weekend Game Guy After Dark: Shadow of the Ninja

  It’s a new year, and Weekend Game Guy has returned after a long hiatus with a review of an excellent NES title that features ninjas. What else could you possibly want? For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the …

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Playing With Power Episode 6: We’re Back! …again

Contributors Weekend Game Guy and MichaelBtheGameGenie join forces with their friend Misterdude206. After a long hiatus the boys got back together to talk about YouTube personas and selling off collections. Listen and enjoy! For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join …

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Hey Chris Watcha Play’n? Jackie Chan’s Action Kung Fu

This week I play one of my absolute favorite titles for the Turbografx-16. Jackie Chan’s Action Kung Fu does not disappoint. For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum

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Top 10 Rainy Day Games

What are some games you like to play on a rainy day? Here are ten of Weekend Game Guy’s favorites. For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum  

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HCWP: Sonic 2 *Complete Run*

In this edition of “Hey Chris Watcha Play’n?” I attempt a full run through of Sonic 2. Will I make it? For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum

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Arcade Overview Episode 4: Battletoads

In a return to Arcade Overview I play a pretty amazing Beat ‘Em Up. Battletoads is a fantastic arcade title; don’t go into this game expecting the NES game. For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum

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Weekend Game Guy’s Top 10 Favorite Arcade Games

This week I share my favorite arcade games….at least that’s what they are this week….I’m sure they’ll change. That’s the beauty of a Top 10 list. If you listen carefully you can hear my son screaming at my wife….parenthood is …

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Weekend Game Guy After Dark: Phantom Fighter

In this edition of After Dark I review a game based on an interesting horror/comedy/Kung-Fu movie. It’s good to be back! For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum

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Top 10 2D Platformers

Do you guys like 2d platformers? Of course you do! What are your favorites? Here are some of mine. For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum

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HCWP – He-Man

  Few people loved He-Man and The Masters of The Universe more than me. When I discovered a Beat ’em Up based on the show…well I wet my pants

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HCWP Retro Edition – Wanpaku Graffiti (Splatterhouse for the Famicom)

Well here comes a retro edition of HCWP. You can thank MichaelBtheGameGenie for this one. I’m really glad he asked for me to do some retro. This was a fun one. For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 …

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Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 Demo Playthrough

It really looks like the new Lords of Shadow title is going to be pretty fun. Go check it out yourself…there’s a few throw back lines in the cutscenes that may make you giggle. For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here …

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Hey Chris Watcha Play’n? The Piano

This is a very interesting horror/thriller title. Please go check it out! For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum

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Hey Chris Watcha Play’n? Monigote Blast HD

  This week Chris plays a game called Monigote Blast. Monigote Blast is a very interesting independent FPS game. Unfortunately, it seems to have vanished from the face of the internet. Very peculiar if you ask him.

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Weekend Game Guy’s Top Ten Games of 1993

  It’s that time of year. When every gaming channel releases their list of Top 10 games of 2013. I’m breaking the rules. Here are my (personal) Top 10 games of 1993. For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the …

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Hey Chris Watcha Play’n? Aaru’s Awakening

This week I played a stunning indie title produced by Lumenox games. It is definitely work a look and I believe you should go support the project. For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum

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Retro Comp Review: Android Alert

  Today I take a look at Android Alert, a game written by ElectricAdventures for the MSX computer system. I must say this game is amazing and sparked a new love affair with retro-computing. For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here …

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Arcade Overview Episode 3: G.I. Joe A Real American Hero

G.I. Joe was a staple in my television watching as a kid. I’m positive I’m not the only one. In this edition of Arcade Overview I take a look at the arcade title released in 1992 from the titans of …

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Hey Chris Watcha Play’n? BosonX

  The indie gaming world is a world that is soaked with innovation and imagination. I truly believe that some of the greatest games can be found in the indie community. Today I looked at a game called BosonX a …

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Arcade Overview: Nightmare In The Dark

  After a quest to find a Horror Themed Arcade title…a chance conversation with MichaelBtheGameGenie brought the perfect game to light. Join Weekend Game Guy as he looks at Nightmare in the Dark. For additional posts by WeekendGameGuy:  Click Here Join …

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Weekend Game Guy Halloween Special

  Weekend Game Guy checks out one of his all time favorite Konami titles, Monster In My Pocket. He grows to realize that that something wicked lurks in the closet of his game room.

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