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Game Site: https://city-connection.co.jp/hebereke/en/

Downloaded Hebereke Enjoy Edition on Switch, an updated version of Ufouria: The Saga. It contains the Japanese version of the game, but includes an extras section that has scans of the box, manual, and cartridge for the PAL NES release of the game (as well as the Japanese release for the Famicom). It also has a speed run mode, rankings, and the usual rewind and save state features that compilations and re-releases have been getting for years now. It's kind of like the Sega Ages series, but with a Sunsoft game.

The game is probably my favorite PAL NES import. There's also a sequel finally (Ufouria: The Saga 2), which I'll get later this year.

Got this magazine rack earlier in the month. I'm using it for various Model Airplane News magazines (many of which are still sealed), the Summer 1997 issue of Collectibles magazine (which has a Pac-Man article), an issue of Tips & Tricks that has an Animal Crossing code for the elusive Nintendo Bench, and some other magazines (like an issue of a wildlife magazine called Wild magazine).

Watched Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Watched the entire movie, including the mid credits scene. I'll buy the movie on either Blu-ray or 4K. Maybe in the Summer.

On 4/15/2024 at 4:13 PM, Ankos said:

8/10

Great game (especially the GBA version with its improved save feature, added cutscenes, the addition of a status menu, and Luigi plays somewhat differently than Mario), but I'll always prefer Super Mario Bros. 3 which is my favorite Mario game and received a well-deserved 10/10 from me. When it comes to Mario games on the SNES, I like Super Mario RPG the most (don't care that it's a spin off, it's still a Mario game).

Did some driving and picked up this Mega Man 9 demo cartridge for the NES.

I played a Mega Man 9 homebrew a decade or so ago containing only part of Concrete Man's stage and barely anything to do. I didn't know what to expect with this cartridge. The seller just said that it has one level of Mega Man 9. Was it the same demo I played all those years ago? 

To my surprise, the cartridge contains lukaszkur's Mega Man 9 NES demo (https://lukaszkur.itch.io/mm9). It has all of Galaxy Man's stage, playable on a real NES. It also has the opening, title screen, and stage select screen, all with their music intact. There are some graphical glitches, mostly in the opening. The stage flickers sometimes, and there is a section of the stage where the ladders and platforms were invisible (though opening and closing the weapon screen fixes this).

Bought this retro style Chuck E. Cheese shirt at Spencer's, featuring Chuck E. and his friends Helen, Munch, and Jasper. I wore the shirt during a recent visit to Chuck E. Cheese. I got a different retro shirt for Christmas a few months ago that just has Chuck E. on it.

(December 2023 pic)

Bought a jumbo-sized Mr. Munch plush.

I noticed these cards on eBay a few months ago. I was a little surprised to see them at the gift shop at the Chuck E. Cheese location I usually go to, since these cards were released in 2019 or so and wasn't sure if they could still be found at the restaurants. They were about $20 or $30 cheaper than on eBay.

Like most of these Chuck E. Cheese items, this hammer features Chuck E., Helen, Munch, and Jasper. I opened up the Chuck E. Cheese App and redeemed 1,000 E-Tickets. Using those tickets, I got this hammer for free. This appears to be another somewhat older item, as I've seen hammers there many times before.

"Episode Blue", which contains a full remake of Mega Man 5, has been announced. Here's a teaser trailer.

8/10

Played it more than any other Crash Bandicoot game, and remember I got it when it was released. Was listening to the game's soundtrack on Khinsider a month or two ago.

Still have the shirt that I got with the game in 1997: 

Got this TV stand for free.

I don't have a truck, so the guy I got the stand from had to take the screws off one leg. Then, of course, I put them back on once I got the stand home.

I put some of my PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 games on the stand (will include more later, but most are going to stay on some of my shelves), as well as some collector's edition packages.

Also got that TV for free last month. The Wii is hooked up to it with a WII 2 HDMI adapter. Too bad the Wii isn't an HD system; the image looks a little blurry despite the console being set to widescreen and the adapter providing at least Component cable picture quality. Also note the lights on the Wii's sensor bar...you can see them with a camera.

The stand has a drawer, which I'm using for some guides.

And yes, I am thinking about hooking up a PS3 and Xbox 360 to the TV.

Got Ecco the Dolphin on Sega Genesis, complete with box and manual. The box still has the hangtab.

10 minutes ago, flan said:

That looks familiar.

Got this awesome Top Gun: Maverick poster. Watched the movie in the Theater (man, what a ride that was), and have it on Blu-ray.

Atari Gaming University shirt. This was on sale, 70% off. The price tag said $25, but I got it for less than $8.

Got this Sonic the Hedgehog toy at McDonald's. No, I didn't buy any food there.

Donkey Kong Land 2 completed 100%. I got all of the DK coins, got all of the Krem coins, played through every level, and unlocked the Lost World. Unlike DK Land and DK Land 3, I had to play DK Land 2 on an Emulator because I don't have the cartridge anymore (I only have the box and manual). I used Visual Boy Advance GX. VBA GX is also a way to get Super Game Boy support on the GameCube.

I played the game as I would on a Game Boy or Game Boy Player, and didn't use any save sates. I have no need for them, as I've played this game a lot just like the other DK Land games.

While technically this game is a Game Boy version of Donkey Kong Country 2, it is not identical. The levels have different layouts. Crocodile Cauldron and Krem Quay are one area in this game, known as Krem Cauldron. There are some gameplay differences. For example, in Glimmer's Galleon, Glimmer doesn't appear, so there are light barrels in the level, making the level kind of like a water version of the Loopy Lights level in Donkey Kong Country. 

If you don't have the game, it's worth getting even though it's similar to DKC2. There are enough changes to make it worthwhile.

Got this one for free with the remote.

Got Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror complete and near-mint. I got the PSP version because it is uncensored.

Got this barely used Toshiba HDTV for free. I've got a bunch of CRT TV's, and got one for free last month. And yes, sometimes I get modern TV's for free too (not as often, though...usually I have to pay up). The stand still has the plastic. It has four HDMI ports and one Component connection. I didn't get the box so I don't know the exact size of the screen, but it looks like it's around 40 or 45 inches. 

I have two game rooms that are full of shelves, games, consoles, and TV's. My living room is also full, with even more TV's and shelves. So the basement is the only area in my house that I can hook this up. Not sure what consoles I'm going to hook up to it. Maybe a PS3, or maybe even Nintendo's next system (unless it has 4K, then I would probably just hook it up to my 4K TV instead).

Participated in Capcom's recent survey and got this Mega Man wallpaper for phones. 

"Cowabunga!"

Ninja Turtles II: Back from the Sewers completed.

Mickey's Chase is complete. I remember playing this last year too. Not very difficult, though some of the later levels have some tricky parts. Music is pretty good (Capcom and all). Game is a little short, but long enough IMO. Just a good, fun game.

Donkey Kong Land III completed. Got all of the DK coins, Bonus coins, unlocked the Lost World, and completed every level.

Noot Noot!

Decided to playthrough a Japanese exclusive: completed Pingu using my original Game Boy that I've had since the early '90s. Actually kind of a fun game. Short and sweet.

Mega Man III completed.

16 hours ago, Sumez said:

I love Lolo, but there's like ten games in that series  And that's not accounting for the differences between the Japanese and Western Lolo 2 and 3 which might as well be entirely different games.

Oh well, it's been 24 years since the last Eggerland game. I wouldn't mind at least one more someday.