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#21
General Discussion / Re: 2025 Brought a lot of Acti...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 16, 2026, 08:12:04 AMLOL @Grindspine --> Happy New Year. Here is the Happy New Year thread:
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/general-discussion/happy-new-year-2026!/
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/general-discussion/happy-new-year-2026!/
#22
General Discussion / Re: 2025 Brought a lot of Acti...
Last post by Grindspine - January 15, 2026, 11:36:28 PMHappy new year! 
#23
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Retro gaming Sony WEGA!
Last post by Grindspine - January 15, 2026, 11:36:00 PMYes, yes it is!
The only difference now is that there is a TMNT blimp atop it!
The only difference now is that there is a TMNT blimp atop it!
#24
General Discussion / Re: What music are you listeni...
Last post by Grindspine - January 15, 2026, 11:34:33 PM #25
General Discussion / Re: What music are you listeni...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 15, 2026, 05:18:35 PMback at it... listening to Midnight Messiah again by Dream Theater! 
#26
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Evercade: Neo Geo Arcade Colle...
Last post by retro junkie - January 14, 2026, 02:17:04 PMYou cannot view this attachment.
BOOM!!! The Neo Geo Arcade Collection 3!! The cart is also loaded just like all the other Neo Geo releases. The first one game that scared me on this cart is Super Sidekicks. I am not a sports video game sort-of person. I avoid those things. Not my cup of tea. But playing Sidekicks, maybe it was because this was made for arcade play, I was surprised that I actually enjoyed it. That and Twinkle Star Sprites was a first time play for me.
Games included on this cart are,
The King of Fighters 97
Metal Slug 3
Twinkle Star Sprites
Super Sidekicks
Samurai Shodown 2
Ghost Pilots
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I want to list the games I consider my favorite but that is so difficult because I could get lost in any of these games. Now I CAN name my favorite characters, Jubei and Joe Higashi. I am so glad that Evercade went with giving us the Neo Geo collections.
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You can't really go wrong with any of the Neo Geo Arcade carts, if you can find them below $90. When the Dealers that carry these releases run out of stock, you have to deal with the buzzards. They will try to pick your pockets clean. This is one of those times if you miss the pre-order, your goose is cooked.
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BOOM!!! The Neo Geo Arcade Collection 3!! The cart is also loaded just like all the other Neo Geo releases. The first one game that scared me on this cart is Super Sidekicks. I am not a sports video game sort-of person. I avoid those things. Not my cup of tea. But playing Sidekicks, maybe it was because this was made for arcade play, I was surprised that I actually enjoyed it. That and Twinkle Star Sprites was a first time play for me.
Games included on this cart are,
The King of Fighters 97
Metal Slug 3
Twinkle Star Sprites
Super Sidekicks
Samurai Shodown 2
Ghost Pilots
You cannot view this attachment.
I want to list the games I consider my favorite but that is so difficult because I could get lost in any of these games. Now I CAN name my favorite characters, Jubei and Joe Higashi. I am so glad that Evercade went with giving us the Neo Geo collections.
You cannot view this attachment.
You can't really go wrong with any of the Neo Geo Arcade carts, if you can find them below $90. When the Dealers that carry these releases run out of stock, you have to deal with the buzzards. They will try to pick your pockets clean. This is one of those times if you miss the pre-order, your goose is cooked.
You cannot view this attachment.
#27
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Metal Slug on the Sega Gen...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 14, 2026, 02:15:18 PMI think this is a crazy thing... where Metal Slug actually would run on the Genesis. I will say this... the 1st screenshots do not look too shabby. The last screenshot is a bit more unpolished. Maybe they are still working on the game.
LOL AlliExpress
I will say... this is pretty cool. It's also the only way to get it on the Genesis. Hopefully they continue to take the project further. Awesome post, @retro junkie
LOL AlliExpress
I will say... this is pretty cool. It's also the only way to get it on the Genesis. Hopefully they continue to take the project further. Awesome post, @retro junkie #28
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Evercade: Neo Geo Arcade Colle...
Last post by retro junkie - January 14, 2026, 01:39:44 PMYou cannot view this attachment.
The price of the Neo Geo multi carts is getting insane. This is one of the pre-orders that I made for the Neo Geo arcade games on the Evercade consoles. Games on this cart include,
Garou Mark of the Wolves
Metal Slug 2
Art of Fighting 2
Crossed Swords
Ninja Commando
Sengoku 2
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I consider this collection packed. Every game is a win, win. I can spend time with any of the game selections and scratch that gaming itch. These are supposedly the actual arcade versions of the games. Using the select button inserts the coin. Of course the games were meant to be played with a joy stick, you have to get used to using the "fat Nes" designed game pad. I found myself using the kick and hit buttons with my hand on top of the pad like at the arcade. The directional button is what you have to deal with. You can use this cart with the Evercade VS or the Super Pocket. There was one game that I was scared of, at first, but I gave in and tried it. It was Crossed Swords. Turned out to be a very good game.
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I think what blows my mind is considering the size of the original Neo Geo carts for the MVS and AVS systems and I am holding in the palm of my hand six of those games.
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The cover insert has an alternate cover on the back. I like it better because it does give your that Neo Geo feel in the color scheme.
Having paid around $35 USD for it I would consider it well worth my money. Although these game carts were a lot less when the consoles were first introduced. Prices keep increasing. The market value of the Neo Geo collection seems to be continually increasing, or I can say, are skyrocketing. It is getting harder and harder to find these for less than $50 USD. I have even seen some of these carts, three out as of this writing, go for as high as $100 or more dollars. I missed the first Neo Geo Arcade Collection 1. It is going to hurt deep when I go after it. Hopefully I can get that one next month.
This collection is a great compliment to the Neo Geo Super Pocket!
You cannot view this attachment.
The price of the Neo Geo multi carts is getting insane. This is one of the pre-orders that I made for the Neo Geo arcade games on the Evercade consoles. Games on this cart include,
Garou Mark of the Wolves
Metal Slug 2
Art of Fighting 2
Crossed Swords
Ninja Commando
Sengoku 2
You cannot view this attachment.
I consider this collection packed. Every game is a win, win. I can spend time with any of the game selections and scratch that gaming itch. These are supposedly the actual arcade versions of the games. Using the select button inserts the coin. Of course the games were meant to be played with a joy stick, you have to get used to using the "fat Nes" designed game pad. I found myself using the kick and hit buttons with my hand on top of the pad like at the arcade. The directional button is what you have to deal with. You can use this cart with the Evercade VS or the Super Pocket. There was one game that I was scared of, at first, but I gave in and tried it. It was Crossed Swords. Turned out to be a very good game.
You cannot view this attachment.
I think what blows my mind is considering the size of the original Neo Geo carts for the MVS and AVS systems and I am holding in the palm of my hand six of those games.
You cannot view this attachment.
The cover insert has an alternate cover on the back. I like it better because it does give your that Neo Geo feel in the color scheme.
Having paid around $35 USD for it I would consider it well worth my money. Although these game carts were a lot less when the consoles were first introduced. Prices keep increasing. The market value of the Neo Geo collection seems to be continually increasing, or I can say, are skyrocketing. It is getting harder and harder to find these for less than $50 USD. I have even seen some of these carts, three out as of this writing, go for as high as $100 or more dollars. I missed the first Neo Geo Arcade Collection 1. It is going to hurt deep when I go after it. Hopefully I can get that one next month.
This collection is a great compliment to the Neo Geo Super Pocket!
You cannot view this attachment.
#29
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Retro gaming Sony WEGA!
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 14, 2026, 01:00:16 PM@Grindspine --> Speaking of Sony Wega... Is your Wega still alive?
#30
General Discussion / 2025 Brought a lot of Activity...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 12, 2026, 05:29:31 PM2025 brought a lot of new activity and upgrades. In terms of Site upgrades, I've been working on and testing different Search Engine Optimization pieces resulting in a significant boost in traffic... a lot of work went into this. We have a new theme... However, in the future... looking to do something with a specific custom theme.
Post wise, it was our 3rd best year with only 2018 and 2019 having more posts. We definitely had more activity with the group as well. I will be working to expand this out this year... and hope we have continued activity (and look forward to it) within the group.
I'm looking forward to what 2026 brings. Hopefully we are able to grow a bit. Thank you all for being an awesome part of this community.
Post wise, it was our 3rd best year with only 2018 and 2019 having more posts. We definitely had more activity with the group as well. I will be working to expand this out this year... and hope we have continued activity (and look forward to it) within the group.
I'm looking forward to what 2026 brings. Hopefully we are able to grow a bit. Thank you all for being an awesome part of this community.