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As you may or may not know, I'm not much of a 'Next Generation' gamer. I do not own any next gen consoles, and favorite genres are seldomly on the shelves of North American stores. But, what spakred my attention was the onslaught of Japanese imports making its way to North America.

Since PS2 is seeing its last days in the US market, obscure companies are going to be pushing out whatever than can to sell, just as they did for PS1 (sadly most were garbage titles - Robo Pit 2, Ultimate Battle ect)

The specific titles that interest me are not only 2D, but are also nostalgic revelations -- what I mean by what is; some are based on game titles released 2-Decades ago. Thus, having any retro-gamer of the ninties jumping for joy. I'm also looking forward in playing a couple new SNK titles by the revival company SNKPlaymore.

So, I walked into a GameStop for the first time after 6 months. Low and behold, my gems were sitting their on the shelves.

Heavenly Guardian - Ever since UFO had the preview page listed on their official site (3 months ago) I stayed connected to related news under this game. It's not only a 2D platform adventure that has co-up modes, its inspired by Pocky & Rocky series. This was love at first sight. I picked up a new copy at GameStop for $19.99 and going to review it after I play it later tonight.

Arcana Heart - I know, I know. We have all seen this before. Allstar female cast in a 2-D fighting game *cough* Blood: ReACT, Eternal Fighter Zero, Akatsuki BK, Immaterial and Missing Power *cough*. BUT having seen some gameplay footage, a spark of interest went off when I heard about 'homing combos', and the large scaled arenas. I thought to myself, this could possibly rival Guilty Gear X series (which was also produced by Atlus before Sammy took over) I let this title go, for now, but have my eyes on it when the price is right for me. It was $39.99 new, at gamestop.

Baroque - *gasp* could it really be THE Baroque? In case you don't know Baroque was originally released on the Saturn years ago as a horror/crawler similar to the Kings Field for PS1. This version looks very pale, and uninspired compared to the orignal. The Saturn version had beautifully drawn artwork, and orignal gameplay. Trying not to judge a book by its cover, the updated version seems to have lost all what made Baroque stand out. Lets hope it's at least a tad bit better than Galerians:ASH.

Now for some SNK goodness

SNK Arcade ****cs Vol 1 - Some of SNK's finest games in an anthology? I must be dreaming.
NeoGeo Battle Coliseum - Tag matches, new characters, a must have.
The King of Fighter XI - Although i'm holding out for The King of Fighters XII I still might pick this up if the price is right.

Date Purchased:

Keeping track of all the 'Next Generation' consoles at the time subscribing to GameFan and NextGen magazines monthly. I made my decision to purchase a Sega Saturn - The time Nintendo 64 made its launch, 1995/96.

Mines came with stickers, and the Virtua Fighter II / Daytona USA / Virtua Cop bundle. On the side, I bought NiGHTS: Into Dream, Die Hard Arcade, and Robo Pit. I've rented all the available North American Saturn titles at Blockbuster the later two years.

From then on, I joined SaturnTorrents (pioneer of bringing Sega Saturn torrents online) I've burned/played many titles. In 2003 I bought a handful of Japanese games including official 4MBRAM Carts. Took a hiatus, now i'm back into playing Sega Saturn.

During 1995-97 I rented games, and sold many during that time period. During 2000-01 I downloaded and played 80% of JPN/PAL/US Games. as of now I own

Futures/Today:

NiGHTS NTSC + 3D Controller
Daytona USA NTSC
Virtua Fighter 2 NTSC
Virtua Cop NTSC
Daytona USA NTSC
Robo Pit NTSC
Vampire Savior (4MB RAM) JPN
X-Men Vs Street Fighter (4MB RAM) JPN

1 NTSC Sega Saturn Console + Modded
1 3D Controller - Official
1 NTSC Saturn Control Pad - Official
1 JPN Skeleton Control Pad - Official
2 4MB RAM carts official
1 Power Cable
*NEW* RF Switch

MUSIC: Weezer. Pork and Beans.

LIFE: Has been idle for a good time, but had a rush of business from an employer down at this Art Gallery. I'm currently working 5 days a week.. hardly any time for myself.

GAMES: I've been playing (a week ago) crappy North American / European Sega Saturn games in which I use to wonder how they were, but never gave the time to actually play them. Also hooked on Saturn Bomberman at the moment, which is pure bliss.

RELATIONSHIPS: I've been pretty depressed latley, kinda going though a 'downward spiral', but I wish to clear it up soon. At the time no relationships.

CLOSING THOUGHTS: Damn you Bakahashi for inspiring me to do a blog like yours!

"Dead on my head Wasting time on my own
Sleep rescue me Take me back to my home"
- Weezer / Dope Nose

As you may know or not know, I moved my game room around a bit. Its now located in the front room of the house - that is the consoles in which I still use. I also made good use of these small drawers that were nearby. Although my NES, Playstation one games, Dreamcast originals, miniature figurines, video game magazine collection are still in the back room tucked away from dust. 4/15/08



Thats right, no next generation consoles as of now. I do still use my Playstation 2 which is on the far left near my PC. But I did not take a photo of it. I plan on buying a Playstation 3 in the future. So far not one 'Next Gen' console impresses me.

Original Posted on: End of Heaven

Your First Computer/Console Experience?

When my mom bought me NES when I was 5 years old, since then I went to blockbuster weekly to rent games. Lived though 8bit, 32bit, 64bit, 128bit generation until today

also pc, Win3.1 ah memories...

Favorite genres?

Fighting (2-D)
Platform (2-D)
Shumps (2-D)
Puzzle
RPG
Beat-em-ups
Horror Survival
Fighting (3-D)
Platform (3-D)
Other genre (original gameplay)

Least favorite Generes?

First-Person Shooters (FPS)
Sport games
Racing games
Flight simulators
3-D spy titles (splinter cell-esqe)
Overhead strategy (C&C-esqe)
point-and-click
FMV games
Light-Gun games
& GTA-esqe soon to come..

Best looking Saturn game?

Panzer Dragoon Saga - 3D FMV, Gameplay
Dragon Force - on beautiful 2D spirte capacity
Super Tempo - luscious 2D on level of Rayman
Virtua Fighter II - wonderful smooth 3D
Burning Rangers - Loved the transparencies, I might be the only one.

Best 20 Saturn games of all time?

In no order;

Nights
Virtua Fighter II
Panzer Dragoon Saga
Grandia
Sakura Wars
Bulk Slash
GunGriffon
Gradius
Sexy Paridus
Silhouette Mirage
Radiant Silvergun
Guaridan Heroes
Megaman X4
Dragon Force
Burning Rangers
Shining Force III
Die Hard Arcade
Saturn Bomberman
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo
X-Men Vs Street Fighter

Favorite Dreamcast games?

Gunbird 2
Sonic Adventure
Tech Romacner
Power Stone
SNK Vs. Capcom 2
Power Stone 2
Rival Schools: Project Justice
Psychic Force 2012
Sakura Wars
Samba De Amigo!
Jet Set Radio
Cannon Spike
GigaWing
Marvel Vs. Capcom 2
Bangai-O
Shenmue
Bomberman Online
Shikigami no Shiro II
Chu Chu Rocket

Favorite Playstation games?

Trap Gunner
Team Buddies
Eternal Gearbolt
Galerians
Grandia (Saturn Version Superior)
Destrega
Love & Destroy
Mad Stalker: Full Metal Force
Goo! Goo! Soundy
Speed Power Gunbike
Star Ocean
G-Darius
Rakugaki Showtime
Metal Slug X
Evil Zone
Tekken III
No One Can Stop Mr Donimo
Tobal 1
Fighting Force
Twisted Metal II
Ghost in the Shell
Valkyrie Profile
Tales of Destiny
LAPD Future Cop
Rival School
Tail Concerto
Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo
Jumping Flash II

Top 5 Worst Consoles Ever?

1. Nuon
2. Game.Com
3. Watara Supervision
4. Phillips CD-i
5. Virtual Boy

Consoles you despise?

Nintendo 64
Microsoft XBOX
Playstation 2
Nintendo Gamecube
Panasonic 3DO
PC

Video Game web sites you go on regularly?

Racketboy
Sega Saturn NetLink Leauge
Sega Saturn.Co.Uk
Insert Credit

Worst Things in Gaming Univervice acording to me:

Nintendo, Zelda franchise, Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Mario 64, Nintendo 64, Gameboy Color, Gameboy Advance, Microsoft XBOX, XBOX 360, First Person Shooters (FPS), American Football, Sport games, EA Sports, Flight Similators, Ace Combat, Halo, Final Fantasy 7, Grand Thief Auto, Rockstar Games, Future of Gaming, PC games, Blizzard, World of Warcraft, Midway, Mortal Konbat, Metroids, Tetris, Spliter Cell, Star Wars Games, Halflife series, Orange Box, Resident Evil 4, Counterstrike, Prince of Persia, Assassins Creed, KOTOR, Fable, Doom 3, Racing Games in general.

Picked up Winnie Foster's The Encyclopedia of Game Machines on amazon last weekend. usually skeptical on video game books, but since this was recommended by the folks over at Insert Credit, and had raving reviews I decided to pick it up.

The Encyclopedia of Game Machines

The overall book is very well put together. Basically goes over 450 home consoles, (rounded to 420 full console reviews -- since the more obsurce 30 are semi explained in the back with no photos) with full photos, descriptions, last game published until, complete models, and how well they sold amongst the competition at the time.

The book is split up into 4 segments. First, explains the different storage of each console (floppy disk, Hudson's Hu Card, GDROM ect) briefly. Second goes over first computer/arcade built. Then branches off into 4 eras.. Beginning (Atari, C64, MSX ect) until the crash, return of 8-bit (Nintendo, PCE, SMS ect), 32/64-bit + handheld - (Saturn, Nuon, 3DO ect) until Today: which is Xbox and Nintendo DS since it was published in 2003.

But I would fully recommend picking up a copy ;)

Currently Looking for

Planet Joker / SAT
Pu-Li-Ru-La Arcade Gears / SAT
Winter Heat / SAT
Legend of Oasis / SAT
Soviet Strike / SAT
Speed Power Gunbike / PS

Revised 2008 Edition

Having video game experience since 1990 through 2008, comes a comprehensive list of games he enjoyed from which he experienced throughout his life as of now. Source: Special Attack - Editors Choice

1. Super Mario Bros. – NES
2. Super Mario World – SNES
3. Rock Man – NES
4. Bomberman - NES
5. Gradius – PCE
6. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island – SNES
7. Blaster Master - NES
8. Contra – NES
9. Super Bomberman II – SNES
10. Pac-Man - NES
11. Grandia – SAT
12. Street Fighter II Turbo – SNES
13. Kirby Superstar – SNES
14. Gunstar Heroes – GEN
15. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 – GEN
16. Space Harrier - X68
17. OutRun - SMS
18. Donkey Kong Jr. - NES
19. Chrono Trgger – SNES
20. Dig Dug – NES

21. Final Fantasy VII– PS
22. Super Mario Kart – SNES
23. Alien Solider - GEN
24. Mech Warrior – SNES
25. Bubble Bobble – MSX
26. Populous – AMIGA
27. Bionic Commando - ACPC
28. King of Fighter 97' – SAT
29. Nights: Into Dreams – SAT
30. Valkyrie Profile - PS
31. Metal Slug – NEOGEO
32. Legend of Mana - SNES
33. Donkey Kong Country - SNES
34. Castlevania Symphony of the Night – PS
35. The Adventures of Lobo – NES
36. Joe and Mac – SNES
37. Final Fight – SNES
38. Ghost N' Goblins – X68
39. Double Dragon – NES
40. Megaman X –SNES

41. Lode Runner - SNES
42. Wonderboy - SMS
43. Pitfall - 2600
44. X-Men: The Arcade Game – Arcade
45. Earthworm Jim - GEN
46. Lord of Thunder – PCE
47. Battletoads in Battlemaniacs – SNES
48. Virtua Fighter II – SAT
49. Y's Book I & II – PCE
50. Super Mario Bro. 3 – NES
51. E.V.O.: Search for Eden – SNES
52. Twisted Metal – PS
53. Revelations: Persona – PS
54. NiGHTS: Into Dreams – SAT
55. Air Zonk! – PCE
56. Die Hard Arcade - SAT
57. Bonk's Revenge - PCE
58. EarthBound - SNES
59. Streets of Rage – GEN
60. Guardian Heroes - SAT

61. Rayman - JAG
62. Secret of Mana - SNES
63. Soul Caliber - DC
64. Team Buddies – PS
65. Bulk Slash – SAT
66. Xenogears - PS
67. Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo - SAT
68. Silhouette Mirage – SAT
69. Tempo - 32X
70. Bangai O – DC
71. Metal Gear Solid – PS
72. After Bunrer - AST
73. Breath of Fire – SNES
74. Super Smash Bro. - N64
75. Tetris - NES
76. Power Instinct – NEOGEO
77. Elevader Action Returns - SAT
78. Katamari Damacy - PS2
79. Rival Schools: United by Fate – PS

80. Starcraft: Brood War- PC
81. Panzer Dragoon Saga – SAT
82. Power Stone – DC
83. Pokemon Blue/Red - GB
84. Sonic Adventure - DC
85. Jikkyou Oshaberi Parodius - SAT
86. Tempest 3000 - NUON
87. Dragon Force – SAT
88. Policenauts - 3DO
89. Sakura Wars – SAT
90. Advance Wars - GBA
91. Mario Kart DS – NDS
92. X-Men Vs. Street Fighter - SAT
93. Rakugaki Showtime - PS
94. Vampire Savior - SAT
95. WarCraft II - PC
96. Puyo Pop - MSX
97. Machi – SAT
98. Harvest Moon – SNES
99. Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams – PS2
100. The Adventures of Cookie & Cream – PS2