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Dude, You Haven’t Played This Game?! (MINISODE) – Flying Warriors Review (NES)

On this first Patreon-sponsored Minisode (all review, no skits), Mike takes a look at Flying Warriors courtesy of Patron, Trevin Adams. This obscure NES hybrid action/fighter/RPG is a combination of a few different games…literally. But is this entry in the …

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Splatterhouse Wanpaku Graffiti (NES/Famicom) Review | MichaelBtheGameGenie

Mike takes a look at Splatterhouse Wanpaku Graffiti on the NES/ Famicom on this episode of Game Genie Reviews. Is this the best import game on the NES? Is this the best Splatterhouse Game? Was it made by Weird Al …

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Top 10 Super Famicom Games Left in Japan – KWKBOX

Kevin lists his top 10 games that were left in Japan for the Super Famicom. Do you agree with his list? Click to Subscribe ► http://www.youtube.com/user/kwkbox?su… Visit our website ► http://www.kwkbox.com Support us on Patreon ► http://www.patreon.com/kwkbox Follow us on …

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Best FDS Games – 10 Great Games for Famicom Disk System

I’m a huge fan of the Famicom Disk System. With some help from Chris, the Old Ass Retro Gamer, here are 10 great games for the FDS. For additional posts by John Riggs: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://gamester81.com/forum Star Wars …

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VGBS is Live at Game On Expo in Arizona

VGBS is Live at Game On Expo in Arizona. Topics: Panel Opening The Goofy Foot NES Controller! Let’s Talk VG Obscurities: -Puzznic (NES) -Flying Warriors (NES) -Ultimate Fighter (SNES) -Mendel Palace (NES) -Mighty Bomb Jack (NES) -Pyros/Wardner (Arcade) -Crime Busters …

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VGBS 63 – NES Oddities & the Homebrew Revolution

In this episode we talk about the immediate funding of Jeff’s newest Kickstarter book project and comparisons to his previous ones. We then go into the past, present and future of the NES homebrew scene and discuss researching these games …

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Ringing In 2017 With A 30+ System Haul! Boxed Virtual Boy!

What a way to start the year!  My first large scale purchase from another local game collector including NES, SNES, Game Boy, N64, Virtual Boy, Sega Genesis, Master System, Saturn, Dreamcast, Atari Jaguar, and even a Super Disk Interceptor!. FACEBOOK: …

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New Nintendo Mini Famicom system review

Here is my review over the new Nintendo Mini Famicom system that was released only in Japan. Here is a new update on our game Sydney Hunter and the Caverns of Death. For more updates and additional games CollectorVision Games …

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Riggs Kids Play ‘Hello Kitty World’ for Famicom

  Introducing my daughters to new games, I thought they’d like Hello Kitty World for Famicom.

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Five NES and/or Famicom Games that are Different, but the Share the Same Name

  Did you know there was a cute version of Maniac Mansion that came out a couple of years before the NES version in Japan? Or that Airwolf for Famicom was a shmup? There are several games that came out …

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PixelTunes Radio VGM Podcast – Episode 72

****PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of how this episode is mixed, it may create phase cancellation. We suggest listening via stereo and not mono for the best sound performance possible. **** Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, known as Akumajō Densetsu …

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VGBS 43 – Neo Geo MVS Gems and Video Game Cartoons

Episode 43 Topics: -NEO GEO MVS Pickups -Captain N: The Game Master -The Power Team -Kwirk – Gameboy -Puzzleboy – PC Engine -Displaying Famicom Games -Top Loading Tech vs. Front Loading Tech -Cannibalizing existing NES games to create new ones …

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VGBS 40 – Starting a PlayChoice 10 Collection; Getting Creative Setting Up a Game Room

In episode 40 we concentrate on some specialized greatness! We first cover the bucketlist collecting mentality, then we pick Daria’s brain on her favorite NES/Famicom RPGs. We go over gaming forum thread shenanigans and cover some NES multiplayer madness. Then …

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Top 10 Famicom Games Left in Japan – KWKBOX

  Kevin lists his top 10 games that were left in Japan for the Famicom. Do you agree with his list? Visit our website ► http://www.kwkbox.com Follow us on Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KWKBOX Follow us on Google+ ► http://google.com/+Kwkbox Click to Subscribe ► http://www.youtube.com/user/kwkbox For …

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Retro Freak (10+ consoles in 1) System Review

So how is the Retro Freak? Is it better than the RetroN 5 by Hyperkin? Let’s find out. For more video gaming news and reviews, visit my website: http://dev2017.gamester81.com Follow me at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gamester81Fa… Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamester81 Instagram: http://instagram.com/gamester81 Gamester81 Shirts: http://www.chopshopgoods.com/collecti… My other channels: Starwarsnut77: https://www.youtube.com/user/starwars… …

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A Look at a Pokemon Pirate Multicart from South Korea

  South Korean copyright laws are pretty lenient, to say the least. Since retro game collecting is a rich-man’s hobby (more-so than it is in the United States) there is an abundance of pirate and bootleg carts. I have several …

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Dude, You Haven’t Played This Game?! – Choujin Sentai Jetman (FC) Review

A Famicom exclusive action title with one of the most underrated soundtracks on the system?! Count Miketendo in! But does the difficulty ruin this game from being among the best? Will Miketendo ever understand his animals? Tune in to find …

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VGBS 34 – Kid Dracula – Nintendo Famicom – Voicemail and Text Hotline: (262) 264-VGBS

Kid Dracula for the Nintendo Famicom is a Japanese exclusive Konami platformer. How did we do? Did anyone actually beat it? This is VGBS! Please subscribe and share! Find more VGBS Podcast Episodes at: http://hagensalley.wordpress.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thesubcon3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesubcon3 https://www.facebook.com/completenes …

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OKCheif420 Gets a NES Hack treatment in ‘OKCheif’s Time Zone’ for NES [CONTEST]

  I thought OKChief needed his own NES game so I took the easy-to-edit Famicom title ‘Time Zone’ and put OKChief as the main character. No dumpster diving required to enjoy this game. Enter to win a special edition copy …

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CONTRA MUSIC VIDEO

WATCH AT 60 FPS – 100th EPISODE!!! My first Video game music video. What better game to start with then CONTRA for the Nes. Iv been wanting to do these for a while so let me know in the comment …

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Kid Dracula (Famicom / NES) Game & Watch with MichaelB

  Mike tries Kid Dracula on the Famicom/ NES for the very first time…and needless to say he is very impressed Check me out on: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelBtheGameGenie Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeBGameGenie Instagram: http://instagram.com/mikebgamegenie All music and video used are the property …

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Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti (Famicom/ NES) Game & Watch with MichaelB

  To open this years Halloween Havoc celebrations, Mike tries his hand at Splatterhouse on the NES….well Wanpaku Graffiti on the Famicom but same thing and the game is awesome Check me out on: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelBtheGameGenie Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeBGameGenie Instagram: …

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Moero TwinBee: Cinnamon Hakushi o Sukue! – Famicom Disk System – Game Night – KWKBOX

Kevin and Eric find out some games in Japan supported 3 players. Game: Moero TwinBee: Cinnamon Hakushi o Sukue! Platform: Famicom Disk System Year: 1986 Follow us on Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ KWKBOX Visit our website ► http://www.kwkbox.com Follow us on …

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Vs. Excitebike – Famicom Disk System – Game Night – KWKBOX

Kevin introduces Eric to the Famicom Disk System with an exclusive title. Will the game be worth the load time? Game: Vs. Excitebike Platform: Famicom Disk System Year: 1984 Follow us on Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ KWKBOX Visit our website ► …

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Super Contra 7 (NES) Review – Repro Round-up

  Check out Shauntendo64’s latest review featuring Super Contra 7, a pirate game on the Famicom! Check out Shauntendo64 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyzYZlw2WZ_H0xMDA0B5oHg For additional posts by Shauntendo64: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check out our sister …

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10 Great Nintendo FAMICOM Games – Import these now!

  Nintendo collectors may not realize that collecting Japanese Famicom games can be a cheaper option AND get you some games that we never got! Game Collector John Riggs shows us some fun & cheap Famicom games for Nintendo fans! …

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New Gamerz Tek 8-Bit Entertainment System Review

In this video I review the new 8 Bit Entertainment System by Gamerz Tek. This is a new clone console for the Nintendo Entertainment System that just came out and can play more games than most other clone consoles. You …

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Master Fighter II (Famicom) Review | 8-Bit Eric

8-Bit Eric reviews Master Fighter II for the Famicom.For additional posts by 8biteric: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum

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RetroN 5 System Review

Unboxing & Overview: Testing & Final Thoughts: I review the new RetroN 5 by Hyperkin.  I do an unboxing, overview, test the system and share my final thoughts. Available at Stoneagegamer.com: http://www.stoneagegamer.com/ For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join the …

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Midwest Gaming Classic Part 1: Convention Pickups & Recap

In this video, Justin and Ryan show their pickups from the Midwest Gaming Classic and recap the convention! For more from bizzNES17: Click here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum

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Analogue Nt: an Aluminum NES. Videophile. Audiophile.

NES. FAMICOM. RGB: VIDEOPHILE. HI-FI: AUDIOPHILE. FOUR PLAYERS. NO EMULATION. The NES. Often called the most iconic video game system of all time. Today, to experience its greatness, options are limited and riddled with compromises. The Analogue Nt sets a …

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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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NES vs Famicom – ReZonance Review

  I had no idea the NES and the Famicom had significant hardware differences. I discovered this recently and I wanted to share it with you all. Subscribe! youtube.com/dumpsterchickenshows Like on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/rezreviews Send me mail [email protected] Staring/Written/Edited by Nate …

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HAMY Pocket Game Review

The HAMY Pocket Game system is a Famiclone handheld device that comes not only with games built in, but with an actual Famicom cartridge slot to play your library of existing Famicom titles. After playing around with it for the …

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Dragon Ball Games Revisited & Beyond (NES/Famicom & ???) – Cygnus Destroyer’s Retro Reviews

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqZYSOXbSNE In case any one hasn’t seen it (I didn’t really promote this one), I put up a short video on all of the endings for Power Rangers The Movie for Game Boy. Click on the link above for that.. …

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History of Consoles: Nintendo Entertainment System (1985)

Console: Nintendo Entertainment System Manufacturer:  Nintendo Availability: October 18th, 1985 (North America) Price: $299 for the Deluxe Set ($646.16 including inflation) History: The Nintendo Entertainment System (also known as the NES or simply Nintendo) is an 8bit home video game …

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HYPERKIN ANNOUNCES THE RETRON 5 AT THE MIDWEST GAMING CLASSIC

HYPERKIN ANNOUNCES THE RETRON 5 AT THE MIDWEST GAMING CLASSIC  A Modern Retro Console that has Five Platforms in One Console. EL MONTE, CA (MARCH 2013) – Hyperkin surprised attendees at this year’s Midwest Gaming Classic by foregoing development of the …

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History of Consoles: SEGA SG-1000 (1983)

Console: SG-1000 Manufacturer: SEGA Availability: July 15, 1983 Cost: ¥15,000 ($356.61 USD in today’s dollars)  History: When most people think about SEGA today they associate it with being a Japanese company, and having been a major player in the home …

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History of Consoles: Nintendo Famicom Disk System (1986)

    Console: Famicom Disk System Manufacturer: Nintendo  Availability: February 21st, 1986 History:   The Famicom Disk System (FDS) was as an extra peripheral released for the Nintendo Famicom on February 21st, 1986. The Famicom Disk System was initially announced …

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History of Consoles: Nintendo Famicom (1983)

  Console: Famicon Manufacturer: Nintendo Availability: July 15th, 1983 Price: ¥14,800 ($186) $432.15 including inflation History:  In the early 1980’s Nintendo had a very successful arcade line of games including among others Popeye, Mario Bros and of course the Donkey Kong …

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RetroGamer3 Halloween Special -Sweet Home

    Play the game here: http://retrogamer3.ca/Vnes_roms/Sweet_Home_nes.html For additional videos by Retrogamer3: Click Here Join the new Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum/

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History of Consoles: Nintendo’s Color TV Game Consoles (1977-1979)

  History:  Nintendo was founded in 1889 as a playing card company and was based in Kyoto, Japan.  These playing cards were called “Hanafuda” and were popular during the time.  Nintendo would continue to to produce playing cards primarly until …

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The 9,999,999 in 1 Video Game Cartridge Review

  Welcome back to Video Games with James and today we are taking a look at the 9,999,999 in 1 video game cartridge which was released for the Nintendo Famicom. This is Part 52 of Video games and consoles from …

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Donkey Kong 3 Arcade Review

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RetroSnow: Mad City/Bayou Billy (Famicom) Review

You don’t mess with a guy that can punch turkeys out of alligators.

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