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Weirdo here

goodstuffpaul1 — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:08:53 +0000

I play games as they come out since 98

But I basically only replay constantlythe same 2 games lfd2 and dead by daylight. I replay bully every few years too. Twisted metal 2 and abes odyssey are also in my top 10. Basically my favorites plus games in hs . I sell games as a money losing hobby on whatnot. I buy these games over and over at even bad prices lol

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Tell me your favorite game systems? Top 3. Then tell me your top 3 games for those 3 systems. See if you can put them in order afterwards by your favorite top 9 games bettween the systems.

dabull r retro ricky — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:59:01 +0000

You got this I want to know I'm interested

What's your favorite rom that's not official?

dabull r retro ricky — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:56:06 +0000

Let me know what your favorite unofficial rom is✌️😝.

What Was the First Game That Made You Rage Quit? 🎮🔥

dadmin — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 02:06:52 +0000

Every retro gamer has that one game that pushed them right to the edge. Some of these old titles were tough by design with limited lives, no save points, and brutal difficulty that made victory feel impossible.

For me the first game that truly made me rage quit was Battletoads on the NES. The speeder bike stage felt like pure punishment. I spent weeks trying to master it and when I crashed for what felt like the hundredth time I shut the console off in frustration. Even though I eventually grew to respect the game that level nearly broke me.

So I am curious what was the first retro game that made you walk away? Was it Ghosts ’n Goblins with its punishing restart? Was it Contra without the Konami code? Or maybe something tricky like Adventure of Link? Share your stories with the rest of us. Extra points if you actually broke a controller while playing.

Looking for Info on Old PS1 Game Guides – Rare or Worthless?

dadmin — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:54:56 +0000

Hi everyone,

A friend of mine recently came across a small collection of old PlayStation 1 game guides, and we’re having a hard time finding any solid information on them. We’ve searched eBay and Google pretty extensively but have come up empty.

Some of them are free mini-guides that came with magazines back in the day, and others look like standalone walkthroughs. Titles include things like Resident Evil 2 (multiple versions), Final Fantasy VII, Tomb Raider I & II, Duke Nukem: A Time to Kill, Tomorrow Never Dies, V-Rally, and more.

We’re wondering if these have any collector value, if they’re rare, or if they’re just nostalgic curiosities with little monetary worth. If anyone here has knowledge, has seen these sell recently, or collects this kind of thing, your insights would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks in advance for any help

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Let’s Talk 16-Bit Legends – What’s Your All-Time Favorite?

dadmin — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:33:41 +0000

The 16 bit era was a golden age of gaming that brought us some of the most iconic titles in history. Whether you were a Sega Genesis kid blasting through Sonic the Hedgehog and Streets of Rage, or a Super Nintendo fan mastering Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, there was something magical about the graphics, music, and gameplay of that time.

There was an energy to these games that just hits differently today. The soundtracks were catchy and memorable, the pixel art was colorful and full of personality, and the challenge level made victory feel incredibly rewarding. Many of these games still hold up decades later and remain favorites for speedrunners, collectors, and casual players alike.

So let us kick this off. What is the one 16 bit game you could play over and over without getting tired of it? Bonus points if you share a memory of when you first played it. Screenshots, box art scans, or even your own retro setup pics are more than welcome.

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Contest Worthy

doomguy — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 15:15:16 +0000

Back in the days of MSN Gaming zone(when you had to insert discs to play your games age I mean) I used to play a LOT of Army Men II, Age of Empires.

One game me and a friend played "Resident Evil" a scenario in "The Big Easy" I set up, we'd have our armies(with a plastic modifier someone gave me) spread across the city with zombies turned on, and as out men fought each other they'd resurrect into a 3 way war.

We were not allowed vehicles and had to make it to the "Safe zone" in the center of the city, I miss the old days.

have no fear, the Doom Slayer is here

doomguy — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 15:10:53 +0000

Hey! I got started into gaming on my SNES back when I was 5 and just, continued on, I do love some of the newer games, but, with increasing costs, censorship, I'm just content to go back to the old games I actually own.

I wouldn't mind finding some friends here to play some games on hamachi like servers!

Speaking of Retro

doomguy — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 15:08:48 +0000

Anyone use Escargot chat? it works just like the old WLM!

Reality of female representation in gaming

dadmin — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:53:15 +0000

I am showing the utmost respect as I write this.

It's no secret that the gaming industry has a problem with sexism, and its not always against women. But a new trend is emerging that is just as troubling: consulting companies are advising game developers to make female characters average or even ugly.

This trend is based on the idea that female gamers want to see more realistic and relatable characters. But this is a flawed premise. Female gamers are just as diverse as male gamers, and they want to see a variety of female characters, including those who are beautiful, sexy, and powerful.

The old adage "sex sells" is still true today. People are more likely to be attracted to products and services that are associated with sex. This is why so many advertisements feature attractive women.

The gaming industry is no exception to this rule. Games that feature attractive female characters are more likely to be successful than games that do not. This is because attractive female characters appeal to a wider audience, including both male and female gamers.

It's true that many of the most popular Twitch streamers are beautiful women who often show off their bodies. This is likely due to the fact that sex sells. People are more likely to be attracted to and watch streams that feature attractive women. For proof just look at the top Twitch streamers, they ALL are beautiful and they all show a lot of skin. So why is it OK for female gamers to dress scantly clad, but female game characters must do the opposite?

https://retro-replay.com/beauty-and-the-beasts-twitchs-top-females-and-aaas-haggard-heroines-prove-what-sells-and-why-western-gaming-is-flopping/

I think that one of the great things about video games is that they allow us to escape from reality and experience something different. When I play a video game, I want to be able to play as a character who is different from me, who has different abilities and experiences. I don't want to play as a character who looks like me and who has the same experiences as me.

Consulting companies that are advising game developers to make female characters average or ugly are doing a disservice to the gaming industry and to female gamers. This trend is based on a flawed premise and it is harmful to women and girls.