Archive for the ‘NES 8-bit’ Category
1984-85 Nintendo NES In-Store Game Kiosk
June 17th, 2009 by Sean
An eBay seller says this is a kiosk that was used in stores to sell the Nintendo Entertainment System games back in the day:
Apparently this Kiosk has two NES controllers, a Grey Zapper Light Gun and is loaded with the following 16 classic NES games:
Tennis, Baseball, Soccer, 10-Yard Fight, Golf, Wild Gunman, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt, Wrecking Crew, Excitebike, Kung Fu, Super Mario Bros., Ice Climber, Pinball, Clu-Clu Land, Stack-Up
I already own the actual cartridges for the games on this NES Kiosk, but man, if I had an extra $499.00 USD laying around, I’d probably bid on this auction.
Check out the details on the eBay auction listing.
Turn 8-Bit NES music into Rock Band tracks
April 7th, 2009 by Sean
Insignificant Studios’ 8bitar Hero procedurally generates four Rock Band patterns from the audio of someone playing an emulated NES game, all in real-time.
8BITar Hero is basically Rock Band except with a Nintendo emulator generating the music and levels. Taken from the 8BITar Hero website:
Gameplay levels that are procedurally generated from the act of playing a game. One person plays NES games on an emulator, others play a Rock-Band game with levels that are generated algorithmically from the audio code of the NES game. The focus here is the generative nature of the game, and the process by which the levels are created.
So this is basically filed under “something I had no idea I wanted to do, until I realized I had the opportunity to do it”.
NES: Mega Man 2
March 20th, 2009 by Sean
MegaMan II is the sequel to the mildly popular Mega Man 1. This game featured more bosses, larger stages, more abilities for the Blue Bomber, and the same evil mastermind, Dr. Wily.
Apparently Dr. Light/Right still hasn’t figured out how to get rid of his former assistant, so he sends Mega Man off to take him down. So, does Mega Man succeed this time, or does he end up on a permanent vacation?
Mega Man II is a lot better than in the first in the fact that it’s longer, has more bosses, more weapons, and the GutsDozer. We must not forget the Gigantic Shrimp-spewing Lantern Fish. Creepy cool if you ask me.
I don’t find anything wrong with this sequel to the original Mega Man. Whatever problems there were in the first one, they corrected in this one for sure. Read the rest of this entry…
Posted in Console Games, NES 8-bit, Nintendo
NES: Mega Man 2 in Nearly 3-D
March 19th, 2009 by Sean
Mega Man started life in 2-D on the NES, went on to three dimensions in Mega Man Legends, hopped back to 2.5-D with Mega Man Powered Up, and now, thanks to Swedish animator Peter Sjostrand, the Blue Bomber appears in something of a mixture of all three.
The “Mega Man 2.5D Single Player Demo” depicts a recreation of Mega Man 2, only while it retains the 8-bit aesthetic of the NES classic, the environment around our hero has real depth.
Though gameplay seems to mimic its inspiration, the addition of a swooping camera and constantly shifting angles makes the trip though Metal Man’s stage a complex, physics-defying experience.
Sadly, thanks to licensing issues this video is probably the only fruits of Mr. Sjostrand’s labor we’ll ever see.
Posted in Game Development, NES 8-bit, Nintendo
How to Replace a NES Game Battery
March 18th, 2009 by Sean
Over time your NES game batteries wear out, thus taking away the ability to save your game position. With the right tools and just a few minutes of effort, you can replace your old worn out battery.
NES Game Battery Repair Tools/Parts
- 3.8 mm security bit. To unscrew the security screws on NES carts
- A new NES game battery
- Some electrical tape
- A small, thin flathead screwdriver
Disclaimer: You will lose your saves while doing this, no matter what. Read the rest of this entry…
Classic Game Cartridge Care Tips
March 16th, 2009 by Sean
First off, congratulations on owning a piece of gaming history. I’ve put together some tips to help you care for your classic game cartridges.
Keep in mind that these classic game cartridges have been around for a while. Some are more than a quarter century old! Some might even be older then you 
Over time, humidity, dirt, and improper storage practices can lead to oxidization of the contacts and prevent the game from working.
In most cases, the ravages of time can be reversed and a game can be restored to working condition through a simple cleaning procedure.
Something to note, even if you are not experiencing problems it is a good idea to clean your games occasionally, as preventative maintenance. Read the rest of this entry…
NES – Bubble Bobble
March 14th, 2009 by Sean
In Bubble Bobble for the NES basically one or two players control bubble-blowing, chubby little green and/or blue dinosaurs.
This creative game developed in 1988 by Taito for Nintendo is jam-packed with 113 levels, each with a unique platform configuration.
Your goal is to blow bubbles at wandering beasts, trapping them inside and causing them to float towards the top of the screen. Read the rest of this entry…
Posted in Console Games, NES 8-bit, Nintendo
NES: Slalom
February 27th, 2009 by Sean
I’m a big fan of snow games, and Slalom designed by Rare has a cheerful winter vibe that’s appealing.
You select between three mountains of increasing difficulty, each offering a series of eight trails to conquer.
You’re racing the clock, and to reach the finish line in time you’ll need to ski through gates and avoid a myriad of obstacles like snowmen, pine trees, and kids on sleds.
It feels like an obstacle course, but the handy jump button lets you soar right over many of the hazards.
Racing against the clock is fun, and a handy icon moves across the top of the screen so you can easily tell how close you are to the finish. Read the rest of this entry…