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PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / Re: PC RAM Prices Are Now Insa...

Last post by CreepinDeth - January 19, 2026, 09:58:57 PM

@CreepinDeth  If you had to guess... how much higher do you feel this is going to jump?

It's very hard to guess. Things just keep getting worse. We're probably looking at $200 for 16GB of RAM and $150 for 1TB NVME SSDs for the foreseable future.

#2

PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / Re: PC RAM Prices Are Now Insa...

Last post by retro junkie - January 19, 2026, 08:16:47 PM

I don't think we have seen yet just how this is going to effect the game consoles. What is being manufacture now will soon show up on the shelves with a price increase. I am seeing the talk that the Switch is going to have a price increase of a possible $50.

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PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / Re: PC RAM Prices Are Now Insa...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 19, 2026, 11:06:57 AM

@CreepinDeth  If you had to guess... how much higher do you feel this is going to jump? 

Everyone else... feel free to chime in as well!

#4

General Discussion / Re: What music are you listeni...

Last post by CreepinDeth - January 17, 2026, 06:31:15 PM

Nice @Grindspine !


I'm digging this right now:

I wonder if the universe is trying to tell us something because I just got back into Alice In Chains again these past couple of weeks. Would? is such a great song.

So apparently, some web programmer created an "MTV" website where you can watch tons of videos and even has channels like "Headbanger's Ball" and "MTV Unplugged." Music lovers should check it out.

Link: MTV REWIND


The MTV Unplugged channel played AIC's Down In A Hole and I had forgotten how great of a performance it is. Then started listening to more of their stuff again.

[Water Margin]

#5

Retro Gaming and Hardware / Water Margin on The Sega Genes...

Last post by retro junkie - January 17, 2026, 11:10:56 AM

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Water Margin is a game that was developed in China. I don't think it was ever released  until it was released in Taiwan in 1996 for the Sega Mega Drive. There are games that were never even published and later discovered in old development kits. Some games like this were either never finished or were finished and never released. "Water Margin – The Tales of Clouds and Winds" fits into many of these categories. The original game was in Chinese and was based on a classic Chinese novel. Piko Interactive secured the rights to the game, translated it into English, removed the copyrighted content and re-released it physically in 2015.

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The gameplay reminds me of a mixture between Golden Axe and Knights of the Round. You have three characters to choose from that are similar in moves, their stats are the only thing which is different. There is a two player feature. You can pick up gold, magic spells, and food. Gameplay advances from left to right. There are as many as five enemies on screen at one time that you have to plow through, with more to take their place as soon as you crush those in your face. This can be considered as a "hack-and-slash" beat'em up due to the use of weapons, swords, spears, etc. And if you like this sort-of game then you know what it is all about. A constant barrage of enemies that you have to beat down in order to advance toward the boss. You then smash him and you are off to the next stage to do it all over again.

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To me the game's graphics, and visual design, have the look of Knights of the Round. Large character sprites, for the Genesis, colorful, and well animated. The whole game makes a great use of the Genesis color pallet. It really doesn't look like a Genesis game, if you know what I mean. Background music is very good, but many of the sound effects are somewhat lame.

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Final Thoughts: When I first picked this up, I thought in my mind as I was playing, finally a game like Knights of the Round on the Genesis. And basically that is what this is. The game is well polished and has tight responsive gameplay. I have a copy of both the Chinese version and the new translated version. I have been trying to compare the two just to see what it is that was taken out. I haven't seen anything unless I am looking in the wrong place. It might be in the special effects. That was taken from another Genesis game, possibly Golden Axe?

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#6

Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: Animal Crossing New Horizo...

Last post by retro junkie - January 17, 2026, 09:24:45 AM

Thanks for the information as to what the update is all about. My Daughter told me about it. I did the update but couldn't see the difference anywhere. Now I know. For some reason I don't have a bed in my house. I will have to get one and try that dream thing.

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General Discussion / Re: What music are you listeni...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 16, 2026, 04:12:59 PM

Nice @Grindspine !


I'm digging this right now:

[Many New features have been added - Per the Nintendo site]

#8

Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Animal Crossing New Horizons U...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 16, 2026, 02:28:23 PM

As mentioned in the following post, Animal Crossing New Horizons recently received a free update for V3.0 ... that's right, it has just been released:
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/nintendo-switch-2-switch-3ds-and-wii-u/animal-crossing-new-horizons-switch-2-edition-and-free-update/

Many New features have been added - Per the Nintendo site:

Kapp'n's family's hotel
There's a new hotel on the dock, er block. If you're looking to help out Kapp'n and his crew, they'll let you design themed rooms for the guests.

Making life more convenient
Running low on home storage? You're now able to upgrade your storage two more times—for a max of 9000! You can even store trees, shrubs, and flowers if a bit of gardening is in your future.

Slumber Islands
Ever wanted to experiment with wild island ideas without changing your main island? Players with a Nintendo Switch Online membership* can now create up to three Slumber Islands separate from their main island.

New collaborations
Finally, you'll be able to find new collaborations such as LEGO® items, retro Nintendo knickknacks, and stuff that's obtained by scanning select amiibo™ accessories** (sold separately). Try tapping compatible amiibo accessories from the Splatoon™ series and the Legend of Zelda™ series to see what happens.

How to update
Your game may have updated already, but you can also check by highlighting the game icon from the HOME Menu, pressing the + Button, and then selecting Software Update (internet connection required).

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Alrighty! Let's talk about Nintendo Switch 2 Edition now. The Animal Crossing™: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition game has a number of exclusive enhancements. Players will be able to enjoy enhanced resolution, mouse control support for faster and easier decorating, a megaphone for calling your animal residents (that uses the built-in system microphone), and more.

Also, if you and your friends all have the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, you can share your island in 12-player sessions online. Then, with CameraPlay and GameChat*** support, you can see and hear their reactions in real time.

There's an upgrade pack if you already have the Switch 1 game!  All information on the page was not copied... there is more information on Nintendo's site.

Here's the official Nintendo Announcement:
https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/out-now-welcome-back-to-the-island-with-updates-for-both-nintendo-switch-and-nintendo-switch-2/

I am excited for the update.  For the Switch 2 version, I hope you do not have to wait as long for players to join your town as you did in the Switch 1 version.  That would be a drag for 12 people lol... and the length of time it would take to Get everyone in there.  That's something I need to research.

Thoughts, Comments, Post it up!!

#9

General Discussion / Re: 2025 Brought a lot of Acti...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 16, 2026, 02:18:58 PM

I have stopped growing wider. And I am beginning to grow inward so that I am thinner.

LOL @retro junkie ... you know, this is a good plan.   I need to use this myself.  The holidays are done... and need to stop growing wider.

#10

General Discussion / Re: 2025 Brought a lot of Acti...

Last post by retro junkie - January 16, 2026, 02:03:36 PM

Hopefully we are able to grow a bit.

I have stopped growing wider. And I am beginning to grow inward so that I am thinner.