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datagod commented on blog entry Scoreboard Errors - Website Errors - Report them here in admin staff
Hello,
I posted a link to a youtube video and it is all messed up. It looks ok from the front page...
but if you expand the article, the link is borked.
datagod created a blog entry Gilligan's Island video game? in datagod
https://www.youtube.com/embed/LXu3djbSrbkI am sure you all played the Simpsons arcade game. I don't know where I was or if it was all a dream, but I am pretty sure I saw a version that was Gilligan's Island.All I can find now is this NES game, which some have referred to as a 3 hour tour of hell. LO
datagod commented on blog entry Twin Galaxies Merch? in Jace Hall
Lets be honest here. None of us are spring chickens. Here are some realistic merchandise items:
Twin Galaxies bifocals - to play the game AND look at the controller.Twin Galaxies walker with the seat attachment - works great when playing long stand up arcade gamesTwin Galaxies vitamins and health
datagod commented on blog entry Billy Mitchell joystick photo rendered useless as evidence. in Skywarp
The article I linked to contains a set of rules for gameplay and score submission to Twin Galaxies The rules were last updated on June 20th, 2004.
One of the key principles outlined in the text is the distinction between scores achieved on original arcade machines and scores achieved on emulated
datagod commented on blog entry GC console pictures for adjudications in jmb
The more evidence in a submission the better. I suggest you include these images in each submission package. Of course, a camera scan of the console is great too, but that really doesn't PROVE anything, just looks good. LOL.
datagod commented on blog entry Billy Mitchell joystick photo rendered useless as evidence. in Skywarp
Tim, here is a short article I wrote a few weeks ago regarding the Twin Galaxies rules as they appeared in 2004.https://www.twingalaxies.com/datagod/wall/11514/twin-galaxies-rules-original-machine-requirementThe rules clearly state original hardware must be used -- which negates your claim about 8 way
datagod commented on blog entry Twin Galaxies Merch? in Jace Hall
- Twin Galaxies playing cards. Nothing fancy, just a deck of cards with the TG logo.- Coasters- fuzzy dice to hang in cars- Twin Galaxies custom "Do not disturb" hanger for doorknobs. Can be used when playing important games or when entertaining a special guest- A signed postcard, mailed from
datagod commented on blog entry Twin Galaxies Merch? in Jace Hall
Twin Galaxies brand deodorant. For the gamer too busy to shower. Makes tournaments more pleasant for everyone.
TG Tooth Paste and Mouthwash. For all those dates you got lined up after that marathon gaming session.
TG Boxer Shorts: You are about to get the high score!
TG Bong: You are about
datagod commented on blog entry Twin Galaxies Merch? in Jace Hall
I really enjoyed my TG hoodies and the T shirt. Ball cap sounds awesome too.
Other ideas:- TG coffee mug (has to be big though, not a generic mug)- pins (the kind you push into a wall) of various TG designs- bumper stickers- key chain- flag
datagod commented on blog entry Twin Galaxies Trading Cards: Heroes and Villains? in datagod
If you have any other suggestions I am all ears. Words only have power if you let them.I don't mind being called a GameTard(tm). I've spent the past half century playing games, dreaming about games, buying games, collecting games, talking about game.I'm a GameTard.
datagod created a blog entry Twin Galaxies Trading Cards: Heroes and Villains? in datagod
I have a massive collection of Twin Galaxies trading cards. I was thinking about putting together some packages and selling them on Ebay to see if there is any interest.What do people think about two packages: Heroes and Villains?Heroes are the legit high score chasers, people recognized for the
datagod commented on blog entry Violence in video games, my personal experience... in Cxm
I was working in the basement to move a pipe. I hit my head on a brick. I was so mad I jumped up and punched it. Thankfully I didn't break my hand, but an old coin did fall out from behind it.Another time I stopped my car so a frog could cross the road. I am ashamed to admit that I laughed when
datagod commented on blog entry Alan Wake 2 and the death of disc-based video games in Luigi Ruffolo
I have been using Steam since day 1. I hate discs now. I hate trying to watch a BluRay movie only to be forced to watch ancient commercials for movies that came out 20 years ago.I get the collectible feel for real things, cartridges, etc. But I always hated discs.Digital all the way for me, never
datagod commented on blog entry Play PAL or NTSC games at the right speed on a single console with this device... in Excelliron
It looks cool but I don't think it is worth the risk to use. Even if you explained everything and showed it was ok in your submissions, somebody could still dispute the score and say "not original hardware".
datagod commented on blog entry The Forgotten Portable NES in datagod
I have the SuperGameboy that lets you play Gameboy carts through an SNES on a TV. I also have a SupaBoy, which is a portable SNES. So, I play Gameboy games on it through the cart. It is pretty sweet.
datagod created a blog entry The Forgotten Portable NES in datagod
https://www.youtube.com/embed/OdjFvMGZCa8?&wmode=opaque&rel=0 Cool project back in the day.
datagod commented on blog entry Site Update! in TWIN GALAXIES
I posted a link to a youtube video, and it said "posting" over and over, the green bar would fill then go back down to nothing. I refreshed the page and my post was created as expected.Very cool feature.
datagod created a blog entry An interview with an actual gaming historian in datagod
A great interview with Norm Caruso The Gaming Historian. Very informative, very dedicated to his work and his audience.
datagod commented on blog entry More crap to deal with...... in Whilethekidsareaway
In my experience with NES multicarts, they are sold as having "999 games!" but the games are just variations on a limited set. The roms are most definitely bootleg, no guarantee of being unmodified.Flash carts COULD be loaded with corrupt roms, but are meant to be loaded with dumped roms
datagod commented on blog entry Site Update! in TWIN GALAXIES
I love the new look. Any chance of getting a breakdown on the new features?I looked like you were testing a new editor for posts. Is this true?
datagod created a blog entry I love it the new look! in datagod
I love the new look! I am using dark mode on PC and it looks very colorful!Great job to all those involved.