<![CDATA[Message Boards for GameGavel.com & RetroGamingRoundup.com]]> http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/ GameGavel.com Video Game Auction Forums en Fri, 24 May 2013 08:57:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/images/styles/gametime/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[Message Boards for GameGavel.com & RetroGamingRoundup.com]]> http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/ Brutal Doom! http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6655&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 04:09:40 GMT I'm sure all you doom fans out there know about this already, but if you haven't checked it out yet it makes doom fun again! I actually played through the whole game again! It changes enough to make the whole experience fresh, but keeps enough in to make it Doom. Check it out!
http://www.moddb.com/mods/brutal-doom ]]> PC Gaming bradofosho http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6655 Montana Retro and Modern Gaming. http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6654&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 04:03:56 GMT Hey I started a Facebook group tor my favorite past time. We are looking for more members! Sometimes its hard in the State of Montana (mostly because... Hey I started a Facebook group tor my favorite past time. We are looking for more members! Sometimes its hard in the State of Montana (mostly because the population of our State is about as much as that of New York City :P) to find other gamers. So I was looking to see if I could make it easier for us Montanan Gamers :). Any of you interested check it out!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/145167509001850/ ]]> Listener Media bradofosho http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6654 Father and Son build an incredible basement arcade. http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6653&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 02:10:38 GMT This is just beyond awesome. Link: All-Star Dad Builds Incredible Basement Arcade With His Son... This is just beyond awesome.

Link: All-Star Dad Builds Incredible Basement Arcade With His Son ]]> Chewchilla http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6653 <![CDATA[Free Pinball Arcade on PSN + PS3 & Vita]]> http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6652&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 19:47:32 GMT This is fantastic! It sounds like if you're signed up for PSN+, you'll be getting some free Pinball Arcade tables this week!

From the PSN page:
https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwo...3PINBALLARCADE

"Tales of the Arabian Nights®, Ripley's Believe It or Not®, Theatre of Magic®, and Black Hole™ are available from within the game.

Each month, regular updates will add classics like Monster Bash®, Medieval Madness®, Creature from the Black Lagoon®, Funhouse®, Attack from Mars®, Black Knight®, Space Shuttle®, Pin•Bot®, Circus Voltaire®, Big Shot®, (and many others for years to come!) along with online tournaments and additional modes to challenge yourself and compete against your friends. " ]]> Sony PS Vita Diagamblic http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6652 Retro Game Console Display / Arcade Setup http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6651&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 04:53:36 GMT Sorry if I missed another thread on this topic.

I'm setting up a home arcade, up to 9 machines now. I will probably be adding a few more. I'm really wanting some cool way to have my retro consoles setup and ready to play in the arcade. I thought about some 80s style sofa and older TV, but this consumes a bit of space. My total arcade size is 11'x20'.

I've had some different ideas, like a TV/flat panel with a retro bezel in front of the TV, or some display unit (like the N64 one at McDonalds) with my consoles inside. Searching around I found some (pardon the SoCal reference) "really cool" NES multi game selectors from store displays but there are freaking expensive.

Any good ideas out there?

I'm looking for something that looks really cool and is easy to switch between consoles.

Thanks,

James ]]> Retro Consoles RFWarrior http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6651 Vectrex - Vecrtom Multigame advice http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6650&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 04:46:48 GMT I just scored a really nice Vectrex locally here for $75, in excellent shape. Problem is, I need games! There is currently a Vecrtom multigame on... I just scored a really nice Vectrex locally here for $75, in excellent shape. Problem is, I need games!

There is currently a Vecrtom multigame on ebay, but I've bid it up to $65 and still not hit the reserve.

here it is

My question for you guys, what the max I should pay for this? Or, should I go with the 72 multigame board and put it into some random cart for around $100?

HELP!!!!!

Thanks,

James
(RFWarrior) ]]> Retro Consoles RFWarrior http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6650 Night Driver (sit-down arcade game) Score!!! http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6649&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 18:39:34 GMT This was mentioned in another thread here but I felt like it deserved it's own thread, in particular because I want to publicly thank RFWarrior for making it happen! Read on...

As the title states, I am now the very proud owner of a sit-down (cockpit, if you will) Atari Night Driver!

This game was on my "must have" list, but I never thought I would come across one. It needs a little TLC, but is otherwise working, and in amazingly good condition, especially given that this is from the late '70s!

Night Driver was always a favorite of mine as a kid. I didn't get a chance to play the arcade version that often, but I played the SHIT out of it on my 2600.

Anyway, this beautiful arcade example was priced at $450. But I offered the seller $325 and he took it. There are even 4 extra board sets with it in case I need spare components in the future. And the fiberglass shell only appears to have one small crack near the bottom on one side. It does need some reassembly, some side art (and the on-screen car art), and maybe some cleaning up on the wiring harness, but none of that is a big deal to me.

Now I haven't actually seen the game in person yet, nor will I for some time. That's because, while I'm in Los Angeles, the Night Driver is in Oregon. And the only reason I knew about it in the first place is that fellow arcade collector, forum member (and Oregon resident) RFWarrior found it on Craigslist there, let me know about it, drove to the seller's place to check it out and complete the transaction, loaded it onto his truck, brought it back to his place, took numerous photos and videos to show me what I just bought, and will graciously store it until I can arrange transport to Los Angeles. Three big cheers for RFWarrior!!!

Night_Driver_03.jpgNight_Driver_02.jpgNight_Driver_01.jpg


For those not familiar with the game, check out the video below (not from me)...

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]]> Nurmix http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6649 Big Game Hunter - Retroshaun Edition - Craigslist Haul http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6648&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 15:58:22 GMT So, a friend of mine and the RetroGamingRound podcast, Retroshaun (here in the forums) flew into Southern California for a job interview. He flew in... So, a friend of mine and the RetroGamingRound podcast, Retroshaun (here in the forums) flew into Southern California for a job interview. He flew in a day early on Sunday so we could nerd out and play games and drink beer :) I picked him up at the airport and we immediately drove over to see a large collection of games advertised for sale on Craigslist. We had first dibs and got a lot of great stuff at great prices.



Also, one of the item I picked up was a mint, CIB Phantasy Star for the Sega Master System. Have a look at what was also inside this box, a stapled hint page from Sega of America with hand drawn maps. How freaking cool is that? I am going to scan these page and will add a link to this thread for any of you that might want to print them off. Have any of you ever seen any similar hint sheets from Sega? It is so informal and unprofessional it has a unique charm about it vs. the over-the-top gaming industry of today.







]]> Big Game Hunter Show GameGavel http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6648 50 Years of Computing History http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6647&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 14:38:16 GMT This is in Leicester on the 13th & 14th June.

We'll be doing a cheeky acoustic set there.

http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/event...computing.aspx ]]> Gaming Expos Aidy http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6647 FocusRS Boot for May 18th, 2013 http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6646&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 12:54:37 GMT ]]> GameGavel Members Weekly Finds focusrs http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6646 Boxed TI-99 Computer with 1 game and manual $5 let me know if you want it. http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6645&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 02:35:05 GMT I scored a boxed TI-99 computer with the cords, box, and manual for $5 if anyone wants you can have it for the $5 plus shipping cost. I just picked... I scored a boxed TI-99 computer with the cords, box, and manual for $5 if anyone wants you can have it for the $5 plus shipping cost. I just picked it up figuring someone on here would probably appreciate one. I'll post a picture later after I test the unit. ]]> Treasure Hunting kynrek http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6645 Green Monochrome Demo on Rooted Samsung Vibrant http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6644&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 03:05:45 GMT Ok, so I've decided to start making some youtube videos.

This first one goes out to Socal!

Anyone who's grown up on the apple IIe or the original gameboy will get a kick out of this video. Also, I think Gridrunner already looks amazing on IOS/Android/ETC, but the special effects here are eye-popping in green monochrome!



Description:
This is the video showing a rooted Samsung vibrant Android phone running the AOKP rom with RGB setting set to full green. It's an amazing effect that totally reminds me of the green monochrome monitors we used when I was kid. It may also remind of the DMD gameboy at 3:14 . Enjoy!

0:05 - Gridrunner
2:24 - Gridrunner C64
3:14 - C64anabalt (using Frodo C64 Emulator)
4:34 - 1-Bit Pixitracker - My unfinished demo tune ]]> Listener Media Diagamblic http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6644 My other hobby http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6643&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 03:27:27 GMT Theres a bass player at work that found out I am a drummer and wants me to join with him and start a band. He's also a retro gamer and is open to the idea of making some video game music covers. I hadn't even practiced in a few months and didn't have my kit set up, but he had an alesis kit for me to mess around on. So, for any interested, here are my chops (even though I am obviously rusty in this video)

]]> Everything Else Leathco http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6643 Wanted: RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum Edition for PC http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6642&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 02:47:52 GMT Hey everyone - does anyone have this game lying around that they don't want? Got a hankering for building rollercoasters all of a sudden! ]]> Items Wanted itsreallykevin http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6642 Atari Breakout in google http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6641&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 21:19:44 GMT May be old but I just found out about it :) Go to google image search and type Atari Breakout. Have fun! May be old but I just found out about it :)

Go to google image search and type Atari Breakout.

Have fun! ]]> Everything Else retroshaun http://www.gamegavel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6641