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Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Atari Flashback Portable -...

Last post by retro junkie - February 10, 2026, 04:22:37 PM

@BLUEVOODU

This IS WHAT YOU NEED!!

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Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Evercade: Neo Geo Arcade C...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - February 10, 2026, 03:41:44 PM

Metal Slug 2... awesome. Question, does it still have the slow down like you see on the Neo Geo?  Or is that solved on the Evercade?  Garou: Mark of the Wolves... a hard game to come by and loved by many! It was not my favorite, but it was fun to play.  The ability to have that on your Evercade is worth the price of admission alone.

At the end of the day... this cart is more of a "Meh" cart than the other 2... but I would still buy it.  These games are not as fun to me anymore these days and would not get as much play (others won't agree with me)... but they are still cool to have o the Evercade:
Art of Fighting 2
Crossed Swords
Ninja Commando
Sengoku 2

I have to ask here as well.. what's your most played game in this collect?

For future reference, Arcade Collection 1 and 3 are located here:
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/retro-gaming-and-hardware/evercade-neo-geo-arcade-collection-1/
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/retro-gaming-and-hardware/evercade-neo-geo-arcade-collection-3/

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General Discussion / Re: Picard - Is An Awesome Ser...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - February 10, 2026, 03:28:19 PM

bumping this up... Who else checked this out?  I'm a bit surprised @retro junkie didn't jump into this one.

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Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Evercade: Neo Geo Arcade C...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - February 10, 2026, 03:25:45 PM

This is an awesome collection as well.  Man... maybe I just need to sell off my Neo stuff, get an Evercade pocket and these games... and ride off into the sunset.

Ghost Pilots is awesome.  King of the Fighters 97... I believe... was my most played or one of my favorites. Samurai Shodown 2... awesome.  Super Sidekicks is a meh game... but Metal Slug 3 as well... AWESOME!  Twinkle Star Sprites is not too bad at all.. rare too.

What's your favorite so far?

For future reference, Arcade Collection 1 and 2 are located here:
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/retro-gaming-and-hardware/evercade-neo-geo-arcade-collection-1/
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/retro-gaming-and-hardware/evercade-neo-geo-arcade-collection-2/

#5

Arcade / Claw Games

Last post by BLUEVOODU - February 10, 2026, 11:33:45 AM

Are you a Claw Game Gamer? lol... or do you enjoy the claw games? 

I used to enjoy these more as a kid ... but also had fun with them with my kids.  At this place called Crazy Pins and they had a specific claw game where you get rubber ducks.  They were pretty easy to win... and somewhat cool (actually cool and styled).  I think we had the most fun with that one.

Back in the day, there used to be these guys that would go into the Arcade at the local mall.  They would win a CRAP TON of the claw game types... IE the stuffed animals and what not... and would then donate them.  This did this as a donation and at times would literally come out with Trash Bag fulls.  @Grindspine  --> This was at Goldmine (old school Arcade in the mall).

What are your thoughts and memories on claw games?  Post it up!

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General Discussion / Re: A Minecraft Movie

Last post by BLUEVOODU - February 10, 2026, 11:19:47 AM

Anyone?  Crickets? lol

I know I put it out there already... this was a pretty great movie IMO.  Momoa really did make the movie... and it had decent humor in it.  It's also a great break from dark movies if you're looking for something funny and light.  We have been looking for more of these movies as of late.

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

Last post by BLUEVOODU - February 10, 2026, 11:03:39 AM

I'm not proud of it, but currently listening to a lot of chick music, specifically Avril Lavigne and Taylor Acorn hahaha

@mastermario  --> Why is that considered Chick music? lol.  Even Hole Celebrity Skin rocks out pretty hard

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General Discussion / Re: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quan...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - February 10, 2026, 10:39:07 AM

Now that we have the events from the KANG actor that transpired... this movie is even bigger in terms of handling what happened to Kang.  Ant Man pretty much handled Kang and he's "stuck" or worse as it stands.  Therefore, Doomsday is happening instead of dealing with Kang

Avengers Doomsday Topic:
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/general-discussion/avengers-doomsday-now-in-production/

We ended up watching Ant Man: Quantumania again the other day... and it was pretty good.  I definitely liked it much better 2 years later. It's cool and awesome how this movie ties so much together.

What are your thoughts on the progress of the series since then?  Have you revisited this movie lately?  If so... what are your thoughts on this movie?   Post it up!

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

Last post by BLUEVOODU - February 10, 2026, 09:26:59 AM

Recently a Jeff Bezos talk from a couple of years ago resurfaced, and in it he mentioned that the future of computing is in the cloud. Not surprising since he owns AWS. Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, also recently said similar things. Not surprising either now that they have their GeForce streaming service.

What's happening with the hardware shortage and AI is similar to what's happening in other consumer markets.

There's been a rise in consumer products that have built-in subscription services. Like, for example, cars. Features are now starting to get locked behind subscription models. Appliances are also doing the same thing.

The economy has basically become a system of extracting as much as companies can out of everyone's wallet while we own as little as possible. Not just in the U.S. but pretty much around the world.

The Cars and appliances "paid options" are just insane.  You want heated seats.... well you have the option!  It's there!  You just have to pay a monthly subscription.  Blows my mind.  I'm hoping we do not get to a scenario where that takes over every vehicle.  It seems to be more high end vehicles for now.  Still... If that hits Honda, Toyota, and most Chevy, Fords...etc...etc... I hope there's a rebellion.  Problem is, here in America, we have to drive (for the most part).  As far as appliances like this... I won't buy and hope we don't get boxed in there as well.

I am reading now that iphones increasing in price due to the memory shortage issues..........

I saw that as well.  I'm sure it's going to hit all tablets, phones... all the way down to cars and appliances (eventually).  It is really a frustrating thing

#10

General Discussion / Happy Birthday Mastermario!!

Last post by BLUEVOODU - February 10, 2026, 05:17:10 AM

Happy Birthday @mastermario !  I hope it's an awesome day!     Enjoy your digital cake as well!

AS always, if you get the gift of gaming for your birthday... post up your spoils!