Monthly Archives: October 2011
You don’t look a day over 20, PC Engine
The PC Engine is celebrating its 24th birthday today. For those of you who are a bit mathematically challenged, that means the sleek little system was “born” on Oct. 30, 1987. I’m sure I’ve told this story before, but in case I haven’t: … Continue reading
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PCE Review #10: Street Fighter II’ Champion Edition
Game: Street Fighter II’ Champion Edition Genre: Fighting Developer: Capcom Publisher: NEC Home Electronics Format: HuCard Release date: 1993 Nowadays, this port is the definition of “meh-worthy,” thanks in large part to Capcom’s milking of the Street Fighter franchise. Back in the … Continue reading
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China Warrior + Takahashi Meijin + a quartet of turtles = one awesome PC Engine commercial
True story: I’ve never played Hudson’s China Warrior (The Kung Fu in Japan). I’m actually planning to right that wrong soon, but until that day arrives I’ll have to content myself by watching and re-watching the following commercial, which features, … Continue reading
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Taiko no Tatsujin amigurumi + PC Engine controller = one adorable photo
How’s this for a fluff post? Actually, “fluff” takes on two meanings in this particular instance, as not only is this kind of a throw-away post (aka “a piece of pure fluff“), but it also focuses on something that’s literally … Continue reading
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