Gianna

Not off to a good start, this is a slower paced game and I’m trying to move faster then I actually can. I mad a lot of stupid mistakes.
 

Bomberman '93
TurboGrafx-16 / Duo
Controller: TURBO PAD / KEYBOARD / PLAYER'S CHOICE
Difficulty Level: Normal Game
Play on: Real Hardware / Mini Console / Emulation OK! ✔
Squad Challenge ends 11:59 pm PST February 28, 2022
Nominated by: @Gianna
 
 
Objective
Play for the highest possible score using the difficulty settings defined in the challenge. Post a photo or YouTube video of your score in this thread. Scores must be achieved between February 15th through February 28th, 2022. Screen captures are not allowed as they are more easily manipulated for falsified scores. Multiple submissions are permitted. The player with the highest score at the end of the competition is the victor!
 
Eligibility
Anyone can join in. All players are welcome!
 
Play Rules
Games may be played on real hardware, Flashback / Mini console, or emulation, using any controller or keyboard, following all rules and game settings defined in the challenge. Choosing between real hardware or emulation, and choosing which controller to play on is part of formulating your strategy. Enhancements, rewinds and hacked versions of this game are not allowed.
 
Difficulty Level
We are playing Bomberman '93 using "Normal Game" Difficulty, which provides for the standard Bomberman gameplay and level of difficulty. Continues and Passwords are allowed. TurboSwitches may be set to Player's Choice. (Our recommended setting is to set both TurboSwitches in the down position.)
 
Fair Play
Your integrity is everything. Players should play fairly, be honest, and have fun! Falsified scores will result in your immediate removal from the site. It goes without saying that we will not allow cheats, hacks, cartridge frying, enhancements, rewinds, deceitful photo manipulation, subterfuge, or any other unfair advantage. Everybody hates a cheater.
 
More
To review detailed rules on how to play, please visit the High Score Squad page here: 
 
 
Message
Welcome to our 118th Squad Challenge!!! BOOM!! For this challenge we're playing the incredible Bomberman '93, released late in the TG lifespan for the TurboGrafx-16 and newly released TurboDuo. Special thanks to @Gianna for nominating this game for High Score Squad! Bomberman is an absolute gem from the 8-Bit era, with simple, challenging gameplay, lots of mind-bending logic puzzles, fun characters and environments, and of course lots of explosions! Bomberman became incredibly popular on the Nintendo Entertainment System, but it was the TurboGrafx-16 version that brought about a more polished game with detailed, arcade-like graphics and sound. The original Bomberman was released for the TurboGrafx-16 in 1991 on HuCard format, which was able to be played on the standard TurboGrafx-16 console and TurboExpress portable. When the more advanced TurboDuo console was released in 1992, one of it's pack-in titles included Bomberman as an unlockable Easter Egg. It was one of my personal favorite games to play for the system!
The original Bomberman was followed up with Hudson Soft’s reimagined, more powerful sequel that takes everything fun about the original and increases it two-fold, to create a blast of a puzzle game that could boost sales of the TurboGrafx-16 and the new TurboDuo. Evil Bomberman and six of his cronies steal the 7 vital chips from the Pan-Galactic Mother’s supercomputer. This causes the computer to shut down and now it’s up to you to chase Evil Bomberman across a galaxy of planets and save the day! Bomberman ’93 was one of the most anticipated releases in the later era of the TurboGrafx-16 and featured some of the most appealing Bomberman graphics of all time!
Bomberman ’93 exploded on the scene with advertisements appearing in video game magazines like GamePro and Electronic Gaming Monthly, and promotions appearing in Toys R Us, Babbages, Software Etc. and FuncoLand. Bomberman ’93 is one of the best Bomberman games on the TurboGrafx and PC Engine, and proved to be more than a worthy follow up to the original game. Puzzle games really shine on TurboGrafx-16 and I hope you will all enjoy this one! We last saw Bomberman in High Score Squad when we played the original TG16 Bomberman in High Score Squad during May of 2016. In my opinion Bomberman really shines in all forms on the TurboGrafx-16 and is even better than the original on the NES. ROM and PDF Instruction Manual are provided below. I hope you all have fun, and good luck to everybody participating. Let's explore one of the most fun TurboGrafx-16 and Duo titles! Can you BOMB your way to the top?! 
 
 

 
Bomberman_93.pdf Bomberman_93.pce

hi everyone,
we have a new game to announce for the atari 7800, VENTURE. its a very fun and addicting game.
VENTURE is now available. currently we are taking orders via e-mail only at, video61@atarisales.com, or video61atarisales@gmail.com
when inquiring about VENTURE or any other item from video 61, please let us know if you live in the u.s.a., or another country due to shipping.
at this time we are only accepting payment via paypal, or checks or money orders. to mail in a check or money order, please go here for instructions,
http://www.atarisales.com/ordering.html
price will be $39.95, shipping free if you live in the u.s.a.
VENTURE is not listed on our web site yet. we are constantly busy and will get it listed A.S.A.P.
thanks again everyone, without you, we would never be able to bring new stuff to the atari community,
 
 
 
 
 
thanks,
 
lance
www.atarisales.com

Next up is this one, which was a huge surprise.
Beer Name:  Budweiser Zero
Notes:  I scoffed at buying this, as it only comes in boxes of 12.  I just assumed it would be terrible.  Of note, I got this whole idea of trying NA beer from "Men's Health" magazine, and they actually rated this one best. 
What I think:  This has been my favorite one so far.  It tastes exactly like real Budweiser.  Not watery at all.  If you like a plain old American pilsner, get this one.  My wife concurs with me and grabs one of these when we have pizza.  She dislikes all of the others I've tried.  If you are new to NA beer, you cannot go wrong with this one.  (If you don't like American pilsner beers like Bud, skip this one).
Rating: 🍺🍺🍺🍺 out of 5 (4)

This is what I'm having for the Super Bowl. It is not half bad. I like the Heineken 0.0 better but I don't  love Budweiser.

I switched to NA beer last month when dining out for a "dry" January as part of a New Year fitness kick. I've just decided to continue for the heck of it.  I've been drinking Heineken 0.0. It's actually pretty good.

I got notified about this on Itchio.  Member Itizso posted this 3D version of the various Nintendo Game & Watch with Donkey Kong games...
A collection of playable Game & Watch simulations to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Nintendo's first generation of handheld electronic games. First released in 1980, each unit in the series featured a single game that could be played on an electronic LCD screen and included a clock, hence the name.
If you've never had the opportunity to play a Game & Watch unit, then here's your chance, with these 3D simulations of some of my favorite games in the series.





Download Below...
Game & Watch Donkey Kong Collection 6.0

https://socalretrogamingexpo.com/
Saturday 2/26 - Sunday 2/27 at Ontario Convention Center.
 

Non-alcoholic beer.  What's the point, right? 
I've been working from home exclusively for the last year now.  I've given up soda.  And I've gotten tired of plain water or iced tea at lunchtime, so I thought I'd give NA beer a shot. 
I'll post reviews of what I've tried so far here, and give them a 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 stein rating (out of 5). 
The basic review template:
Beer Name:
Notes:
What I think:
Rating:
 

My 2011 Macbook right now (running PopOS !)

 
Desktop running Windows 11 Pro 
 

Played again and improved my score by a TD. Might be hard for me to do any better. 42-0
 

Here's my look at Rally Racers on the VCS: 
Thanks if you watch it!

I gave it another go this morning, had a great first half and was able to improve my score to 35-0. Here's the end of the game, which shows the Super Bowl difficulty and final score at the end.
 

Going live soon with my first attempt.
 
Got 28-0 around the 45 minute mark.
So @Justin, is this based solely on your team's score, or how much you beat the other team by? 
 

Field goal with 2 seconds to go. Lol. 
31 - 10

21-3 Superbowl level.
PS - I'm sorry, you guys are right that the demo doesn't show the score.  Get your camera ready at the end of the game, or pause it right before the clock hits 00:00.
 
 

Wow that screen does disappear quick.  Only shot I could get.

Be sure to pause the game at the end! The score only stays up for a few seconds. I found out the hard way. I won 28-7 but I didn't realize the score doesn't stay on the screen very long. I will try another soon! 

I have this one.  I'm in! Now I have a reason to play it.  I knew I got it for a reason.

I never really played this one - either in the arcades or on the NES - so I'm sitting this one out. Good luck to all of the gamers!

Got this incredible book and record about the history of Pac-Man. This is probably the best thing I’ll get this year and it’s only February.

Nice to see you guys bring this to the Atari 5200, seems like something different for 5200.

Well since I signed up with the forum in 2018, I guess I'll finally do an Intro.
I'm Kevin (Datafry), I have a fairly good console collection (focusing on 2600) and home coin-op arcade.  Looking forward to talking to other enthusiast.
 
Cheers!

Oh man, the Superbowl level is TOUGH.  First game...I lost 0-7