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#21
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...
#22
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!
#23
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Chibi-Robo Gamecube
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 06, 2026, 07:55:39 AMInteresting - Is this one you own and are looking to try it out again?
#24
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Sega Genesis 2025 Shmup P-47 I...
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P-47 II MD:
P-47 II MD is an aftermarket Sega Mega Drive game, developed and published by City Connection in Japan. It is an enhanced version of the Jaleco arcade game called P-47: The Freedom Fighter and is built upon the unreleased The Freedom Star game for the console. 35 years after its intended release date, not knowing if it was ever planned to be released in the US, I now have it in my hands. Another Sega Genesis game released in 2025.
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My version is the collector's edition with an included music CD from the game. The collector's editions are numbered. If the number is correct then only 3775 were distributed? More people probably opted for the cartridge only. Cartridge is awesome with the smoke gray transparent shell and a gold plane printed on the red PC board. Even has an included full color manual.
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Graphics are a simple example of that generation in gaming. A mixture of 1943 and Super E.D.F. Earth Defense Force comes to mind. 1943 graphics with E.D.F. gameplay. UN Squadron does come to mind on the SNES. The game could also be compared to Silkworm on the NES. Early 16 bit that was just a step up from 8 bit on the Genesis should give you an idea. Has a good use of parallax scrolling that gives you a good feel of depth in some of the stages..
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Difficulty can be adjusted in the options menu for easy, normal, or hard. You get three continues.
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Gameplay is side scrolling, enemies coming at you shooting, some from behind, some from below, constant bullets, missiles, standard for that generation of shmups. Nothing special or out of the ordinary, only what you expect to see, if you have played something like Silkworm or UN Squadon. Plenty of action that was common and easy negotiating by constantly dodging the patterns. You get power ups, but you better be quick. Some of them scroll across the screen to give a feeling of movement in conjunction with the parallax scrolling in the background. If you get hit, you lose everything. Bosses are big in comparison to the other enemies.
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The game has that arcade influence and feel. But there was no achievement list where you enter your name beside your score. I really miss those things when you are spending a little time with a game, you like to compare yourself with your previous score. Or if you are taking turns with someone you get to brag and show off. This game is a fun ride even though I can blow through it rather quickly.
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P-47 II MD:
P-47 II MD is an aftermarket Sega Mega Drive game, developed and published by City Connection in Japan. It is an enhanced version of the Jaleco arcade game called P-47: The Freedom Fighter and is built upon the unreleased The Freedom Star game for the console. 35 years after its intended release date, not knowing if it was ever planned to be released in the US, I now have it in my hands. Another Sega Genesis game released in 2025.
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My version is the collector's edition with an included music CD from the game. The collector's editions are numbered. If the number is correct then only 3775 were distributed? More people probably opted for the cartridge only. Cartridge is awesome with the smoke gray transparent shell and a gold plane printed on the red PC board. Even has an included full color manual.
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Graphics are a simple example of that generation in gaming. A mixture of 1943 and Super E.D.F. Earth Defense Force comes to mind. 1943 graphics with E.D.F. gameplay. UN Squadron does come to mind on the SNES. The game could also be compared to Silkworm on the NES. Early 16 bit that was just a step up from 8 bit on the Genesis should give you an idea. Has a good use of parallax scrolling that gives you a good feel of depth in some of the stages..
You cannot view this attachment.
Difficulty can be adjusted in the options menu for easy, normal, or hard. You get three continues.
You cannot view this attachment.
Gameplay is side scrolling, enemies coming at you shooting, some from behind, some from below, constant bullets, missiles, standard for that generation of shmups. Nothing special or out of the ordinary, only what you expect to see, if you have played something like Silkworm or UN Squadon. Plenty of action that was common and easy negotiating by constantly dodging the patterns. You get power ups, but you better be quick. Some of them scroll across the screen to give a feeling of movement in conjunction with the parallax scrolling in the background. If you get hit, you lose everything. Bosses are big in comparison to the other enemies.
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The game has that arcade influence and feel. But there was no achievement list where you enter your name beside your score. I really miss those things when you are spending a little time with a game, you like to compare yourself with your previous score. Or if you are taking turns with someone you get to brag and show off. This game is a fun ride even though I can blow through it rather quickly.
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#25
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: HYPER MEGA TECH!!!! super ...
Last post by retro junkie - January 05, 2026, 08:03:13 AM@BLUEVOODU
@targetrasp
I just received Neo Geo arcade 1 & 2. I paid $35 for each. If I want the first one it looks like I might be paying as much as $44. The Neo Geo collection is sky rocketing in price. I want all of them. There is a 4th one coming this year. I knew the Neo Geo games were going to be like this. The price will only go up for them. Blast those collectors!
edit: Even the Super Pockets have gone up in price. What started out as being $59 has now been looking like $79 and $89.
@targetrasp
I just received Neo Geo arcade 1 & 2. I paid $35 for each. If I want the first one it looks like I might be paying as much as $44. The Neo Geo collection is sky rocketing in price. I want all of them. There is a 4th one coming this year. I knew the Neo Geo games were going to be like this. The price will only go up for them. Blast those collectors!
edit: Even the Super Pockets have gone up in price. What started out as being $59 has now been looking like $79 and $89.
#26
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: HYPER MEGA TECH!!!! super ...
Last post by targetrasp - January 04, 2026, 10:15:22 PM@BLUEVOODU The Games started out at 19.99 and I got the first ten or so. I liked the gimmick, the retro feel, packaging, instructions, numbered carts, etc. Even at that price point I struggled to find enough I liked per cart to merit $20. The offerings got fewer per cart and more obscure, then closer to $25.00, now I see several at 30.
#27
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Genesis 2025 Shmup ZPF
Last post by retro junkie - January 04, 2026, 08:47:06 PMThe Sega Genesis is Alive and Kicking!!
This is the first of many homebrew game reviews. So this is really an introduction to start the ball rolling.
From Homebrew fans the support for the Genesis, after all these years, has been a steady stream of games from committed fans of the console. Granted it is a niche market which affects the way the games are distributed. It is all based on pre-orders, mostly through sites like Limited Games, Mega Cat Studios, etc., which means most of it is targeting collectors. There are those few that have used "KICKSTARTER" as a way of generating revenue. I wished I could support them all but there are just too many games coming out too close together for me and my wallet. Most of the games are in the $60 to $80 USD range, with some being "special" costing even more. That covers maybe just the cart or could include the case and some extra goodies, like, stickers, booklets, etc. With that type of method in distributing their games, that route basically means, for the average gamer, if you don't get it now then you might not see the chance of ever getting a copy. Supply is very limited because those producing the content just cannot do a mass marketing type distribution of their games and still make a profit. 60 USD today means several hundred dollars on ebay tomorrow. You know how they do you. Collectors eat this stuff for breakfast.
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ZPF:
I got this around June of 2025 with a pre-order made sometime at the first of 2024. It had a second release around November of 2025. The pre-orders were filled first and then a general release. I have been following this game through its whole development. Got it on a cartridge only. So looking forward to playing another Genesis shmup, or shooter. This game is an original homebrew with a love for the Genesis.
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The graphics are very good, simple cartooney-like in some ways to me, but detailed. Not too sure about the use of color in some parts of the game. The brightness of some of the colors seem to overload my eyes, my senses. Kind-of like being on an acid trip. I am thinking a long play of this game could give me a headache. The animation is smooth. Parallax scrolling is sweet in the backgrounds and gives a good sense of depth.
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Difficulty is determined by adjusting the number of lives, bombs, medals, and Z loss. There is no option for easy, standard, or hard mode. If you are a lousy gamer like me you get obliterated very quickly. It is still fun. Yes it is fun getting obliterated in this game. There is a shop where you can purchase items. And in game you have a weapons upgrade that is a floating big "R" around the screen that you have to go after to pick up.
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Gameplay is a well oiled machine, smooth. Controls are very responsive. At times the screen can be loaded with bullets from the various enemies. Side scrolling fun. The money, or "Z", that you pick up is accumulated by it being automatically added to your stash whenever you blow something up. You have your pick of three types of ships. One is a flying mech, and two different space battle ships. Each ship is loaded with its own distinctive weapon. I personally do best with the middle one, an R-Type design, but that is the only familiar thing about it. You have access to three levels, the rest you will need to unlock. This game is put together in such a way that it is my fault that I got blown up. Looser!
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The Last Word: You get to add your name to the list beside your score, called "List of Today's Legends." Once you turn your Genesis off it is lost but it is good to take a pic of and give you some bragging rights. Famous for a moment.
There is much here that gives me the excitement and satisfaction of a Genesis classic shmup. It has its own unique feel and personality. A game in which you can sink your teeth into and will need to fight your way through. A game that makes you come back for more. Big thumbs up here.
You cannot view this attachment.
This is the first of many homebrew game reviews. So this is really an introduction to start the ball rolling.
From Homebrew fans the support for the Genesis, after all these years, has been a steady stream of games from committed fans of the console. Granted it is a niche market which affects the way the games are distributed. It is all based on pre-orders, mostly through sites like Limited Games, Mega Cat Studios, etc., which means most of it is targeting collectors. There are those few that have used "KICKSTARTER" as a way of generating revenue. I wished I could support them all but there are just too many games coming out too close together for me and my wallet. Most of the games are in the $60 to $80 USD range, with some being "special" costing even more. That covers maybe just the cart or could include the case and some extra goodies, like, stickers, booklets, etc. With that type of method in distributing their games, that route basically means, for the average gamer, if you don't get it now then you might not see the chance of ever getting a copy. Supply is very limited because those producing the content just cannot do a mass marketing type distribution of their games and still make a profit. 60 USD today means several hundred dollars on ebay tomorrow. You know how they do you. Collectors eat this stuff for breakfast.
You cannot view this attachment.
ZPF:
I got this around June of 2025 with a pre-order made sometime at the first of 2024. It had a second release around November of 2025. The pre-orders were filled first and then a general release. I have been following this game through its whole development. Got it on a cartridge only. So looking forward to playing another Genesis shmup, or shooter. This game is an original homebrew with a love for the Genesis.
You cannot view this attachment.
The graphics are very good, simple cartooney-like in some ways to me, but detailed. Not too sure about the use of color in some parts of the game. The brightness of some of the colors seem to overload my eyes, my senses. Kind-of like being on an acid trip. I am thinking a long play of this game could give me a headache. The animation is smooth. Parallax scrolling is sweet in the backgrounds and gives a good sense of depth.
You cannot view this attachment. You cannot view this attachment.
Difficulty is determined by adjusting the number of lives, bombs, medals, and Z loss. There is no option for easy, standard, or hard mode. If you are a lousy gamer like me you get obliterated very quickly. It is still fun. Yes it is fun getting obliterated in this game. There is a shop where you can purchase items. And in game you have a weapons upgrade that is a floating big "R" around the screen that you have to go after to pick up.
You cannot view this attachment.
Gameplay is a well oiled machine, smooth. Controls are very responsive. At times the screen can be loaded with bullets from the various enemies. Side scrolling fun. The money, or "Z", that you pick up is accumulated by it being automatically added to your stash whenever you blow something up. You have your pick of three types of ships. One is a flying mech, and two different space battle ships. Each ship is loaded with its own distinctive weapon. I personally do best with the middle one, an R-Type design, but that is the only familiar thing about it. You have access to three levels, the rest you will need to unlock. This game is put together in such a way that it is my fault that I got blown up. Looser!
You cannot view this attachment.
The Last Word: You get to add your name to the list beside your score, called "List of Today's Legends." Once you turn your Genesis off it is lost but it is good to take a pic of and give you some bragging rights. Famous for a moment.
There is much here that gives me the excitement and satisfaction of a Genesis classic shmup. It has its own unique feel and personality. A game in which you can sink your teeth into and will need to fight your way through. A game that makes you come back for more. Big thumbs up here.
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#28
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Chibi-Robo Gamecube
Last post by retro junkie - January 03, 2026, 08:55:01 AM@BLUEVOODU
I remember this game. I am sorry to say that it never appealed to me. I have never played it. I don't remember if it was the graphics or the concept. It just didn't grab my attention back then.
I remember this game. I am sorry to say that it never appealed to me. I have never played it. I don't remember if it was the graphics or the concept. It just didn't grab my attention back then.
#29
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Chibi-Robo Gamecube
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 02, 2026, 01:02:03 PMMan... another title that's hard to believe that made it to the retro section. This game made it to the Nintendo Switch Online Gamecube catalog. This certainly brought back many memories... and I probably haven't played this game since... mid 2000's. Chibi-Robo was released June 23, 2005 and was a fairly popular title. Man - Time has flown - I keep saying this a lot.
In this game, you are a cute robot that has to do many tasks throughout the house. It's a basic platformer. I remember it being a pretty fun game. Do you remember this game? If so, what do you remember and what did you like/dislike?
Link to the Chibi-Robo Nintendo Switch Online Topic.
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/nintendo-switch-2-switch-3ds-and-wii-u/chibi-robo-on-nintendo-switch-online
Thoughts, comments... post it up!
In this game, you are a cute robot that has to do many tasks throughout the house. It's a basic platformer. I remember it being a pretty fun game. Do you remember this game? If so, what do you remember and what did you like/dislike?
Link to the Chibi-Robo Nintendo Switch Online Topic.
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/nintendo-switch-2-switch-3ds-and-wii-u/chibi-robo-on-nintendo-switch-online
Thoughts, comments... post it up!
#30
Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Chibi-Robo on Nintendo Switch ...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 02, 2026, 12:55:47 PMChibi-Robo also made it to Nintendo Switch online for the Gamecube Player. Anything Gamecube on Nintendo Switch Online is exclusive for Nintendo Switch 2 systems.
Have you had a chance to try this game on the Switch 2 with Nintendo Switch Online? It's been forever since I played it on the Gamecube. I also made a Gamecube topic linked below.
Nintendo Link:
https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/chibi-robo-is-here-new-update-for-nintendo-switch-online-expansion-pack-members/
Chibi-Robo Retro section Gamecube Topic:
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/retro-gaming-and-hardware/chibi-robo-gamecube/
Thoughts, comments... Post it up!
Have you had a chance to try this game on the Switch 2 with Nintendo Switch Online? It's been forever since I played it on the Gamecube. I also made a Gamecube topic linked below.
Nintendo Link:
https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/chibi-robo-is-here-new-update-for-nintendo-switch-online-expansion-pack-members/
Chibi-Robo Retro section Gamecube Topic:
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/retro-gaming-and-hardware/chibi-robo-gamecube/
Thoughts, comments... Post it up!