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2023-12-18 17:38:23

Due to schoolwork and other general business, I'm pushing the launch of retroweekly until July 2024. Nostalgic social media posts will resume this week. 😊 Happy Holidays, everyone!

2023-11-22 15:47:12

Harvest Moon was my favorite video game series growing up and I still love it as an adult. Save the Homeland, released on this day in 2001 and one of my favorites in the franchise, differs from other games in the series by imposing a year-long time limit to save your village.
#retrogaming #harvestmoon #ps2 #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-11-17 14:57:48

Grab your cardboard box - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater was released on this day 19 years ago!
#retrogaming #metalgearsolid3 #PS2 #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-11-15 17:07:07

My first 3D platformer! I first played Crash Bandicoot on a cousin's PlayStation before I got my own copy.
When did you first play Crash Bandicoot? Where would you rank it among platforming games?
#retrogaming #CrashBandicoot #PlayStation #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-11-10 15:51:45

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When you're right you're right 😂

2023-11-09 16:50:58

"I NEED A WEAPON" - Master Chief that one time
Halo 2 was released for the original Xbox on this day in 2004. The sequel to Halo: Combat Evolved improves on its predecessor in every way, including adding Xbox Live multiplayer. I'd rank it among the top sequels of all time.
Any awesome Halo 2 memories out there?
#retrogaming #halo #xbox #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-11-08 04:28:45

Guitar Hero II - released on November 7, 2006. You can't top the feeling of a great run of Jessica by the Allman Brothers Band. Or the clickity-clack of plastic guitars.
What's your favorite song from this stellar tracklist?
#retrogaming #guitarhero #ps2 #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-11-02 19:43:35

Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! was released for PlayStation on this day in 1999 in North America. Spyro 2 sees Spyro the Dragon tasked with defeating the evil dino-warlock, Ripto. Any fond memories of this one?
#retrogaming #spyro #playstation #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-10-31 19:26:24

Today, the final day of October (aka Halloween), is the perfect time to take a look at I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream, based on a short story of the same name. Imagine being kept alive and tortured by an AI for over 100 years - not a great time. Happy Halloween!
#retrogaming #horror #Halloween #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-10-26 14:46:41

I picked up a complete version of a game I've played hundreds of times before: Sonic the Hedgehog. What I didn't realize is that there's a strong contender for "best named video game henchman" in here.
#retrogaming #sonicthehedgehog #sega #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-10-24 16:15:07

I never owned a 3DO, but D (1995) piques my interest. This gruesome title from the mind of Kenji Eno straddles the line between movie and video game with the heavy use of full-motion video and a two-hour time limit.
Have you played D? Would you recommend it in 2023?
#retrogaming #D #3DO #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-10-21 21:52:48

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I love MK64, but the single-player mode and speed of CTR puts it over the top for me. It just feels like a faster game.

2023-10-19 15:26:20

Sure, I loved Mario growing up, but Crash was my guy - er, bandicoot. I put countless hours into CTR: Crash Team Racing by myself and with friends as a kid. A solid kart racer that's still a lot of fun!
#retrogaming #crashteamracing #playstation #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-10-17 14:35:44

Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem was a scary game, but not in the traditional sense. This title's Sanity Effects took the horror to another level. Have you played this game? Where do you rank it among other horror games?
#retrogaming #horror #eternaldarkness #gamecube #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-10-10 14:41:11

The first Fallout game was released on October 10, 1997 for MS-DOS and Windows. While the series has long since changed after being acquired by Bethesda, the original Fallout remains a great RPG worth playing today.
#retrogaming #fallout #pc #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-10-09 14:30:55

I have yet to try Parasite Eve (PS), a horror-action RPG from Square, though it looks great. Is this game on anyone's must-play list? #retrogaming #horror #playstation #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-10-03 17:32:25

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I feel like this is a mildly spicy take

2023-10-03 14:33:25

Haunted House, released for the Atari 2600 in 1982, is one of the first examples of horror in video games.
It's also probably the only example of a game where you play as a pair of eyes.
I bet Sauron's jealous.
#retrogaming #horrorgames #atari2600 #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-10-02 16:27:12

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Quite possibly the scariest RE-related thing I've ever seen 😂

2023-10-02 14:40:30

It's October and you know what means - everyone and their mother will be spooky and chugging pumpkin spice lattes for approximately 31 days.
To get into the spirit, I'm thinking of Resident Evil today! What's your favorite game in the RE series?
#retrogaming #horrorgames #residentevil #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-09-29 12:25:34

27 years old in North America today! What's your favorite #n64 game?
#retrogaming #nintendo #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-09-27 15:23:40

Chip off the ol' (Tetris) block
#retrogaming #nes #tetris #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-09-25 16:59:55

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Cover and character art sources: shorturl.at/gJKN2, shorturl.at/eHQ13, shorturl.at/dxGP6

2023-09-25 16:59:28

Mega Man X4 was my intro to the X series and I spent hella time with this one. It was released for PlayStation in North America 26 years ago today!
#retrogaming #megamanx #PlayStation #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-09-23 13:03:08

An intro post for retroweekly 👋🏻
#retrogaming #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-09-21 13:25:56

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Cover art: Wikipedia
PNG characters: PNGWing (shorturl.at/moyLM)

2023-09-21 13:25:39

19 years ago today, a little prince rolled his way into our hearts...and then kept rolling, making us part of a star composed of cows, Shogi pieces, a few cars, and a baseball stadium.
#retrogaming #katamaridamacy #PS2 #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-09-20 14:53:22

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaFmLFalx50&list=PL416C0EA752DDDF2E

2023-09-20 14:52:20

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 ended up shaping my musical tastes more than any other video game out there. As soon as "You" by Bad Religion kicked in, I was hooked.
What's your favorite track from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2?
#retrogaming #tonyhawksproskater2 #PlayStation #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-09-19 20:57:42

Going way back today - Private Eye (Atari 2600) was released on this day in 1983!
#retrogaming #atari2600 #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-09-19 05:06:33

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😂

2023-09-19 05:06:15

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I can understand that! 😂 Especially with Kimahri

2023-09-19 04:59:12

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That's a really good point. The battle system still has its roots in past games coupled with a more modern presentation definitely makes this game more approachable. Kind of like the final evolution of the series up until then, and then XII went about making more fundamental gameplay changes.

2023-09-18 16:52:44

HA HA HA HA - picked this up over the weekend.
(For the record, the laugh isn't THAT bad. 😂)
#retrogaming #finalfantasy10 #playstation2 #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-09-17 17:18:16

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Yeah, I'm iffy on it as well. I prefer the mom & pop/small business retro store experience

2023-09-14 17:32:57

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F-Zero 99 looks like so much fun

2023-09-14 13:44:36

22 years ago today, Luigi braved the adorable horrors of a haunted mansion to find his bro, Mario.
#retrogaming #LuigisMansion #GameCube #grownostr #gamestr
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2023-09-13 18:04:40

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Dragon Warrior has been in my backlog FOREVER 😂 Would you recommend finding an original copy or is there a decent remastered version out there?

2023-09-13 16:16:38

The original Super Mario Bros. was released for the Famicom (NES) in Japan on this day in 1985! This was my first video game - how about you?
#retrogaming #SuperMarioBros #grownostr #gamestr
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2023-09-13 16:16:38

2023-09-06 17:26:25

Shenmue II - one of the best games the Dreamcast had to offer in its short lifespan - was released 22 years ago today (2001/09/06). It later appeared on Xbox and can be played today on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
#retrogaming #dreamcast #Shenmue
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2023-09-05 12:54:53

The #NFL is back this week! Who's playing their favorite #football game to get ready?
#retrogaming #N64 #NFLBlitz #gamestr
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2023-09-04 17:18:20

Happy Labor Day to all in the US! Remember to support efforts to unionize in the video game industry today.
https://www.npr.org/2023/01/05/1147241053/the-rise-of-video-game-unions
#solidarity #unions #videogames

2023-08-29 14:48:55

Retro Release Dates: Tales of Symphonia (GC) was released in Japan! The GameCube had a bit of an RPG problem, meaning that it didn't have many. Tales of Symphonia was a great game that helped fill that void.
#retrogaming #rpg #gamecube #nintendo #retroreleasedates #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-08-29 14:47:00

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Awesome find! 😎

2023-08-28 19:01:39

We're almost out of August, but it's still blazing hot outside. Any favorite water-themed games to douse the summer heat with some fun?
#retrogaming #summer #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-08-23 18:56:17

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My brain after posting my 3 games:
"oh fuck what about..."
😂

2023-08-23 15:46:15

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Rofl this is a valid take 😂

2023-08-23 15:39:51

The SNES was released in North America on August 23, 1991 - 32 years ago. 🥳 What's your top 3 for the console? My quick 3 without much internal debate: Super Mario World, Super Mario Kart, and Donkey Kong Country 2.
#retrogaming #snes #nintendo #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-08-23 15:39:51

2023-08-23 15:37:58

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Played the hell out of the first GBA one back in the day

2023-08-22 15:02:04

August 22 was a big day for the Nintendo DS back in 2005 - it saw the NA releases of Advance Wars: Dual Strike and Nintendogs. I've got fond memories of both, how about you?
#retrogaming #AdvanceWars #nintendogs #gamestr #grownostr
(Images: nintendolife and Nintendogs Wiki)
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2023-08-20 21:09:30

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The original Super Mario Bros. and Star Ocean: The Second Story

2023-08-18 13:15:27

Re-Volt (1999) - 24 years ago, this RC car racer was released on #PC, #N64, and #PlayStation. Did you play it?
#retrogaming #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-08-15 16:05:36

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Image: Wikipedia

2023-08-15 16:05:26

Chrono Cross (PS) - The sequel to one of the greatest RPGs ever made was released in North America 23 years ago today. This is one I still need to play. Have you ever played Chrono Cross?
#chronocross #retrogaming #playstation
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2023-08-14 15:54:18

34 years ago today - the North American launch of the Sega Genesis.
https://youtu.be/4iZ3I1ue4gU
(Video credit: Mega Visions)
#sega #segagenesis #retrogaming #gamestr #grownostr

2023-08-11 20:02:04

"How can you challenge a perfect, immortal machine?"
System Shock 2 has long been on my list of must-try games. Today is the 24th anniversary of its initial release (August 11, 1999) - it seems like an excellent time to dig into it!
#retrogaming #systemshock2 #pc #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-08-10 16:25:14

Playing this gem today. (Star Ocean: The Second Story - PS1) #StarOcean #retrogaming #PlayStation #jrpg #gamestr #grownostr
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2023-08-09 15:55:05

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Image source: https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Harvest_Moon

2023-08-09 15:53:23

Ah, the farming life - Harvest Moon (SNES) was released in Japan on August 9, 1996.
My love of Harvest Moon started with Harvest Moon 64 - how about you?
#retrogaming #HarvestMoon #StoryofSeasons #SNES
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2023-08-08 16:24:04

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Image: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/VideoGame/FinalFantasyCrystalChronicles1

2023-08-08 16:23:10

20 years ago today, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles was released in Japan. FFCC is a strange but fun game, featuring four-player multiplayer that utilized the Game Boy Advance and its ability to connect to the GameCube with a link cable.
It also marked the end of a nearly decade-long absence of the Final Fantasy series from Nintendo home consoles. The last game before FFCC was FFVI/FFIII for the SNES.
#retrogaming #retrogames #finalfantasy #gamecube
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2023-08-05 16:17:13

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Image: silenthill.fandom.com

2023-08-05 16:16:07

Say hi to Heather - Silent Hill 3 was released in North America 20 years ago today. What's your favorite game in the series?
#silenthill #silenthill3 #ps2 #retrogaming #retrogames
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2023-08-03 16:12:50

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Hot take 👀😂

2023-08-02 19:24:27

Hello #nostr!
retroweekly is a Substack newsletter launching in January 2024 by @npub1nug…4dzr that focuses on #retrogaming. It will feature retrospectives, reviews, and other #retrogame content. I hope to grow retroweekly into a welcoming place to learn about and discuss our favorite games from the past.
Until the launch, I'll try to post updates here and on retroweekly's other socials.
Happy reading and happy gaming!
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