Hello Classic Gamers,
There are some new systems about to launch, and although exciting, be sure to not forget the classics. The Wii by Nintendo is sure to bring back good memories with it’s virtual console capabilities, and the PS3 can get some use by playing the original Playstation games. Anyway, get your thumbs ready regardless if your gaming is old or new J
FREE DOS COMPUTER GAMES
Well, the title about states it all. Many classic computer games previously running on DOS are now free and legal to download and play. The website even supplies some technical support to get them running on your XP and other more modern operating systems. Check out DOSGames.com.
RALPH BAER RETURNS TO REMINISCE
The Inventor of the home videogame reveals some amazing wartime stories, and more...
I went overseas in July of 1943, just one of a group of about twenty-five G.I.s who had been through a Military Intelligence training course in Camp Ritchie in Maryland. Our great leader was Hans Mauksch, a PFC in this man's Army but an experienced junior officer some years earlier in the Austrian army. Read the remainder of this article in the GDG ARTICLES section!
HUMAN SPACE INVADERS
Check out this really AMAZING Space Invaders Video, performed by humans:
http://nopers.com/video/824/human_space_invaders KING’S QUEST III REMAKE
Infamous Adventures is proud to present their version of Roberta William's classic 1986 hit, King's Quest III. Remade graphically to match later games in the series using the Adventure Game Studio engine by Chris Jones. Best of all - it is FREE! Grab it here:
http://www.infamous-adventures.com/TEENSY WEENSY ATARI
A real Plug N' Play, featuring classic Atari Paddle and Joystick controllers and classic Atari games, is now at your fingertips! These authentic gaming units plug directly into your TV and feature full video graphics and sounds just like the Atari originals, but in a size small enough to carry in your pocket. Play on any TV in the house, take to your friend's house, and even bring it with you to grandmas! The paddle controller features the original Pong, Breakout, and Warlords. Two versions of the joystick controller feature the best games from the original Atari 2600, including Asteroids, Centipede, Millipede and Missile Command. Each keychain includes a separate pocket size reel that holds six feet of cord and RCA jacks. Powered by 3 AAA batteries. Available at the
http://basicfun.com/ website. GDG ALERT!! This item for collector' only as manufacturing quality & performance is poor!
SEGA GENESIS COLLECTION FOR SONY PS2 AND PSP
Sega will soon release arguably the greatest retro collection to date, entitled the Sega Genesis Collection for the PS2 and PSP. So if you want to relive what defined Sega as one of gaming's most revered publishers over 15 years ago on the Genesis be sure to pick it up!
The package will also contain detailed history about the titles, including such trivia as Sonic originally being cast as a rabbit before becoming the hedgehog that we all have come to love. In addition, the PSP version will allow, for the first time eve, wireless multiplayer for several of the games.
Here is a complete list of titles: Alex Kidd: The Enchanted Castle, Altered Beast, Bonanza Bros., Columns, Comic Zone, Decap Attack, Ecco the Dolphin, Ecco: Tides of Time, Ecco Jr., Eternal Champions, Flicky, Gain Ground, Golden Axe, Golden Axe II, Golden Axe III, Phantasy Star II, Phantasy Star III, Phantasy Star IV, Ristar, Shadow Dancer: Secret of Shinobi, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Super Thunderblade, Sword of Vermillion, Vectorman, Vectorman 2 and Virtua Fighter 2.
Unlockable on the PS2 only are Zaxxon, Tac-Scan and Zektor.
SONY PSP TO PLAY CLASSIC E.A. SEGA GENESIS AND SUPER NINTENDO TITLES
Coming November 7th, Electronic Arts will be releasing "EA Replay" for the Sony PSP platform for only $19.99. Replay will also include features not found in the original games, such as the ability to save any of these games at any point, local wireless head-to-head play on Budokan, Mutant League Football, and Road Rash II. Players will also be able to unlock and collect virtual trading cards featuring retro game art. The versions included in EA Replay will all be taken from the Super Nintendo or Genesis editions of the original titles.
Prepare to relive the following classics on the go soon: B.O.B., Budokan, Desert Strike, Jungle Strike, Haunting, Mutant League Football, Road Rash, Road Rash II, Road Rash III, Ultima: The Black Gate, Virtual Pinball, Wing Commander and Wing Commander: Secret Missions
PREMIERE OF TWO NEW ARTICLES:
THE MYSTERIES OF ATARI’S SWORDQUEST SERIES
In its true essence, the idea of the Swordquest game series is a great one. Released by Atari for the 2600, Swordquest was a large scale of contests that consisted of 4 games that would each crown a champion, with a grand finale with all four champions vying for a grand prize…
STARCADE!
Starcade was taped before a live audience at the Bridge Studios in San Francisco, California. It was created by the husband and wife team of James and Mavis Arthur (hence the company name "JM Productions"). Starcade was a game show where contestants compete by answering trivia questions about video games and by playing video games. The show aired on television stations across the United States from 1982-1984, generally in a Saturday morning or early afternoon time slot on TBS…
Be sure to visit the ARTICLES section for these two new great additions among others!
VIDEOGAME SPECIALS FOR MAILING LIST SUBSCRIBERS!
It is SONY month here at GDG, and until September 30th, GDG Subscribers qualify for an additional 10% off all Sony Playstation and Playstation 2 titles. You must state, “SUPER SONY SAVINGS” while ordering to get this deal! Plus free bonus gaming items appear in every order!
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