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#11
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Sega Genesis Shmup Earthio...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 08, 2026, 11:53:17 AMThis is another great post, @retro junkie. I dig this Genesis series you're doing!
In regard to this game, it has been on my radar. There was a Nintendo Switch Physical version I was going to pick up... but missed it and the price skyrocketed upwards to $80-100... regrets were made lol.
How did you pick up your copy? I am hoping to pick up a copy of this at some point... not for the Genesis, but for something else. It probably will have to be digital though since the Physical switch copy is now so expensive. Are you also hitting the 2026 US pre-order?
In regard to this game, it has been on my radar. There was a Nintendo Switch Physical version I was going to pick up... but missed it and the price skyrocketed upwards to $80-100... regrets were made lol.
How did you pick up your copy? I am hoping to pick up a copy of this at some point... not for the Genesis, but for something else. It probably will have to be digital though since the Physical switch copy is now so expensive. Are you also hitting the 2026 US pre-order?
#12
PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / Re: PC RAM Prices Are Now Insa...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 08, 2026, 09:29:13 AM@CreepinDeth --> @Grindspine has been checking into a build lately... looks like prices have increased again. I wonder where the price ceiling is at this point... since we are early into this RAM issue.
#13
General Discussion / Re: What is your Christmas Mov...
Last post by targetrasp - January 07, 2026, 11:42:41 PMOh there's so many!
The various cartoon specials and Rankin Bass cartoon / stop motion are primarily used as background noise throughout December, but the first movie we watch every year while we put up the tree is Christmas Vacation. Deeper into December we work our way through the Grinch movies, Gremlins, Scrooged, Die Hard, Home Alone, and as Christmas draws closer, we tend to rock some of the classics, A Christmas Carol, it's a wonderful life, A Christmas Story, etc. For bonus points we pepper in the Harry Potter movies but as of yet have not found enough time in December to finish them all.
The various cartoon specials and Rankin Bass cartoon / stop motion are primarily used as background noise throughout December, but the first movie we watch every year while we put up the tree is Christmas Vacation. Deeper into December we work our way through the Grinch movies, Gremlins, Scrooged, Die Hard, Home Alone, and as Christmas draws closer, we tend to rock some of the classics, A Christmas Carol, it's a wonderful life, A Christmas Story, etc. For bonus points we pepper in the Harry Potter movies but as of yet have not found enough time in December to finish them all.
#14
General Discussion / Re: Paring Collection - 2026?
Last post by CreepinDeth - January 07, 2026, 09:25:55 PMI'm thinking of getting rid of my Dreamcast collection. Even though it's a great system, the console and the discs are deteriorating at a rapid pace.
The console itself eventually gets laser problems (my launch day console experienced this about 10 years ago already.) You can change it, but there's only so much you can do to keep it living.
The discs are the other problem. They were not well made and a bunch are now experiencing disc rot. Turning them basically into coasters. My Sonic Adventure disc looks like something ate through the data layer even though it's been in the case most of its life.
The reasons for me to have this collection are getting smaller and smaller.
The console itself eventually gets laser problems (my launch day console experienced this about 10 years ago already.) You can change it, but there's only so much you can do to keep it living.
The discs are the other problem. They were not well made and a bunch are now experiencing disc rot. Turning them basically into coasters. My Sonic Adventure disc looks like something ate through the data layer even though it's been in the case most of its life.
The reasons for me to have this collection are getting smaller and smaller.
#15
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Sega Genesis Shmup Earthion
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Earthion: This brings back memories of games like the Thunder Force series, Eliminate Down, Zero Wing, or Gleylancer, real fuzzy 90's feels. When you learn that Yuzo Koshiro, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive legend, responsible for the music of games such as Streets of Rage and Revenge of Shinobi – is working on a new shooter that should bring some excitement somewhere in your mind. Physical copies for the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive in the US will be up for pre-order in 2026.
Graphics are a visual feast. Parallax scrolling gives depth and the feeling of motion. There is good detail in everything.
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Gameplay is chaotic and filled with action. Bullet-hell chaos at times. You can tell that there are some influences from the Gradius series in that you can have those satellites hovering close to your ship and firing. Power ups are out there, you can have two weapons in your arsenal at once, some for the B button and some for the A button. Switch between the two weapons by using the C button. Control is tight. When you finally destroy a boss type ship, the explosion is massive, filling the whole screen.
The battle for humanity's survival is about to unfold.....................
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This is such a beautifully designed and fun shooter, luscious graphics. Topped off with some pumping good background music. It is becoming my favorite Genesis shmup. If you loved the shooters on the Genesis as a kid this will take you back to your childhood. And it is also available on steam for those of you who have that console.
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I hope you got what it takes because those aliens are relentless......attack the central unit!!
This is a ride you will not easily forget!!! I love it.............. highly recommended!!
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Earthion: This brings back memories of games like the Thunder Force series, Eliminate Down, Zero Wing, or Gleylancer, real fuzzy 90's feels. When you learn that Yuzo Koshiro, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive legend, responsible for the music of games such as Streets of Rage and Revenge of Shinobi – is working on a new shooter that should bring some excitement somewhere in your mind. Physical copies for the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive in the US will be up for pre-order in 2026.
Graphics are a visual feast. Parallax scrolling gives depth and the feeling of motion. There is good detail in everything.
You cannot view this attachment.
Gameplay is chaotic and filled with action. Bullet-hell chaos at times. You can tell that there are some influences from the Gradius series in that you can have those satellites hovering close to your ship and firing. Power ups are out there, you can have two weapons in your arsenal at once, some for the B button and some for the A button. Switch between the two weapons by using the C button. Control is tight. When you finally destroy a boss type ship, the explosion is massive, filling the whole screen.
The battle for humanity's survival is about to unfold.....................
You cannot view this attachment.
This is such a beautifully designed and fun shooter, luscious graphics. Topped off with some pumping good background music. It is becoming my favorite Genesis shmup. If you loved the shooters on the Genesis as a kid this will take you back to your childhood. And it is also available on steam for those of you who have that console.
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I hope you got what it takes because those aliens are relentless......attack the central unit!!
This is a ride you will not easily forget!!! I love it.............. highly recommended!!
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#16
General Discussion / Paring Collection - 2026?
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 06, 2026, 07:35:40 PMThere have been a few conversations in regard to reducing collections in 2026 and eliminating certain games and / or systems from collections.
Are you looking to pare down your collection? What are you looking to pair down and why?
Thoughts, Comments... post it up!
Are you looking to pare down your collection? What are you looking to pair down and why?
Thoughts, Comments... post it up!
#17
General Discussion / Re: Physical Media Crusade!
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 06, 2026, 03:58:46 PMQuote from: retro junkie on December 26, 2025, 12:55:54 PMoppsLOL.... oops? That's a response I tell ya!
#18
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Chibi-Robo Gamecube
Last post by retro junkie - January 06, 2026, 09:40:58 AM@BLUEVOODU
I know I don't own it. It still does not appeal to me. The character design just doesn't grab me. Neither does the game itself. And the price that game is going for chokes my wallet just thinking about it. Maybe back then if it was a cheap pick-up I might have tried it. But with an average price on eBay of $200, .........nope
I know I don't own it. It still does not appeal to me. The character design just doesn't grab me. Neither does the game itself. And the price that game is going for chokes my wallet just thinking about it. Maybe back then if it was a cheap pick-up I might have tried it. But with an average price on eBay of $200, .........nope
#19
General Discussion / Re: What is your Christmas Mov...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 06, 2026, 08:06:59 AMI think so far, our list is:
DieHard
Elf
Grinch (original and Jim Carrey version)
Christmas Vacation
Hawkeye (just added)
Santa Clause 2
There are other great mentions... however, the above seem to be the movies we keep going back to year over year. I am forgetting a few right now...
DieHard
Elf
Grinch (original and Jim Carrey version)
Christmas Vacation
Hawkeye (just added)
Santa Clause 2
There are other great mentions... however, the above seem to be the movies we keep going back to year over year. I am forgetting a few right now...
#20
General Discussion / Re: Happy New Year 2026!
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 06, 2026, 08:03:04 AM@retro junkie - Good luck to you sir! LOL
I think mine this year is to get at least 10 minutes into most of my Switch games LOL. I might adjust this in the near future. Using dental floss every day is a good resolution though!
I think mine this year is to get at least 10 minutes into most of my Switch games LOL. I might adjust this in the near future. Using dental floss every day is a good resolution though!