RickR

Currently playing IS3 on the PSOne. I was a huge fan of the Jaguar games and this takes everything developers Eclipse Software learned on the two earlier titles and cranks it to 11. Like IS2, it's a bit on the hard side but still very enjoyable. IS3 was also on the Nuon.

Any fans of this or the other IS games?

Rest In Peace, John Madden.

I would have posted this in a forum, but which one? Consider: There is a generation of gamers (and probably non-gamers) who have NO IDEA about John Madden, the NFL analyst whose everyman style and extensive knowledge of football  transformed sports broadcasting. Heck, I'm sure the same generation has NO IDEA John Madden won over 100 games in 10 years as the Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders, and did so in an era when the NFL season was only 14 games. (His .759 winning percentage was 2nd all-time when he stepped down as Head Coach.)

Lest we forget the Lite beer commercials!

John Madden Football went from the PC to the Sega Genesis & Super Nintendo to the stratosphere.

What a legacy.

Merry Christmas, all!

I'm kinda ending 2021 the same way I started it -- covid infection. Back in January, my entire family got it, and this was before vaccination. This time, my second son got it again (test confirmed two days ago). The rest of us will get tested next week. I had a mild sore throat and headache yesterday and felt like I was coming down with a cold but it was gone when I woke up today.

First half of 2021 was a very challenging time and gave me a different perspective on life, family, and friends. Looking forward to 2022 and making memories with all of you in the I/O.

I gotta tell you, I'm quite proud of these Christmas cards I made for my nieces. 

I gotta tell you, I'm quite proud of these Christmas cards I made for my nieces. 

🎧 Currently listening to Vennu Mallesh - It’s My Life Whatever I Wanna Do

Hair looks like shit but I ain't combing it, it's Sunday just under a week before CHRISTMAS. In the meantime, CHEERS to all. Happy Holidays and hopes you all have a wonderful Christmas. 🎅Might be the WINE talking (it definitely IS 😆) but....I LOVE YOU ALL. This goes not only for members here but all, YES ALL staff that keeps this a wonderful site for me to visit daily. Just wanted to say it in case I forget or an too busy over the next few days even though I have no life and will likely still be here everyday up to Christmas. 🤷‍♂️

A Kay-Bee ad from 1984 that is circulating on Facebook.  Wouldn't it be cool to take the DeLorean time machine back to that time with a wad of cash and buy everything in sight?

Wife treated me to an early Christmas gift, an awesome shirt and three comfy brushed flannel Panama bottoms to lounge in. 😎👍

🕹️ Tonight we wrap up Cybermorph & tomorrow we begin our 2021 F-ZERO Christmas Challenge on SNES!

We are closing in on Episode 71 of Retro With Marco! Tune in TOMORROW NIGHT at 9pm ET when you will see:

• Scoring & speedrun shoutouts, including a 20-year old record that is no more
• Sonic...for the C64!
• A contest where you can win an Atari 2600 Jr. with S-Video & Composite RCA

Here's a short promo video ahead of tomorrow night's show:

Bring your favorite holiday beverage & get caught up on the latest in retrogaming!

https://twitch.tv/retrowithmarco

See you then!

We are closing in on Episode 71 of Retro With Marco! Tune in TOMORROW NIGHT at 9pm ET when you will see:

• Scoring & speedrun shoutouts, including a 20-year old record that is no more
• Sonic...for the C64!
• A contest where you can win an Atari 2600 Jr. with S-Video & Composite RCA

Here's a short promo video ahead of tomorrow night's show:

Bring your favorite holiday beverage & get caught up on the latest in retrogaming!

https://twitch.tv/retrowithmarco

See you then!

Wife treated me to an early Christmas gift, an awesome shirt and three comfy brushed flannel Panama bottoms to lounge in. 😎👍

Wife treated me to an early Christmas gift, an awesome shirt and three comfy brushed flannel Panama bottoms to lounge in. 😎👍

I've finally completed all challenges in single player mode for Black Widow Recharged on the Atari VCS! It was probably the most satisfying gaming achievement of 2021 for me. 

The VCS version has 40 challenges, compared to 30 in other versions of the game. The 10 VCS exclusive challenges were among the most difficult in the game. There were definitely some controller throwing moments! 

What were your most satisfying gaming victories of 2021?!

I've got the day off work.  My plan is to stay home, clean up a few messes and play some games (Cybermorph and 2600 Boxing).  Tomorrow will be time to finish up Secret Santa and start decorating for the holiday. 

I hope you all have a nice weekend!

View from our back balcony window at present 7:46 am - 32f / 0c 

🤔 Have you found all the new Badges? More are on the way!!

Cheers! Earlier tonight we had a treat, Chocolate Spiced Rye Whisky ! 😎

💵 Not to brag about dropping tons of money, but I just filled my car with gas

Have a super holiday, friends. 

Have a super holiday, friends. 

Have a super holiday, friends. 

Have a super holiday, friends. 

Well, going through my OG XBOX collection I was glad to see this, most I have are demo discs or copies since both my XBOX consoles are modded but I did see this years ago at a Value Village thrift shop, for just 9.99 Canadian even I could not resist this GTA DOUBLE PACK w/GTA III & VICE CITY in very good condition including manuals. 😎 Pretty sure I got a San Andreas copy in one of my binders as well. 😏