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Voyages Of Shelf-Discovery: Eaglemoss Deep Space Nine
Deep Space Nine gets the standard-sized Eaglemoss treatment. Was this just the thing for anyone who wanted a Cardassian space station on their desk? The #StarTrek #DS9 model gets the Voyages of Shelf Discovery treatment this week.
Check out my other projects and podcasts:
Select Game: Expanded Memories of the Odyssey2 podcast - www.thelogbook.com/selectgame/​
Retrogram podcast - www.thelogbook.com/retrogram/​
And you can also find me at Roddenberry Podcasts co-hosting Mission Log: Gene-ology - ruclips.net/p/PLjXp3_SMi9LSg2rcgIayf30A0bVUb2yGc
And, of course, the site that started it all, combining sci-fi, retro video games, book, music and toy reviews, and all sorts of retro-futurist fun: www....
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Phosphor Dot Fossils: Battleship (Apple II, 1980)
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How much computer power does it really take to do the classic board game justice? The latest addition to Phosphor Dot Fossils might just have the answer: something in the vicinity of 48K, according to the Apple II version of Battleship. Phosphor Dot Fossils ( www.thelogbook.com/phosphor/​ ) is one of the web's oldest archives of vintage console, computer, and arcade games; there was also a 2-DV...
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Fast Freddie (arcade, 1982)
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Are you ready for Freddie? More to the point, is Freddie ready for all of the hazards he'll face while hang-gliding in the obscure coin-op Fast Freddie? Whether you know it by that name or as Fly-Boy, it's in this edition of Phosphor Dot Fossils. Phosphor Dot Fossils ( www.thelogbook.com/phosphor/​ ) is one of the web's oldest archives of vintage console, computer, and arcade games; there was a...
Infinite Sheep: Fox 46 Halloween ID (1995)
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No cute black cats here, this is a prime-time station ID with low-poly 3-D animation designed to spook the audience. Kind of laughable now, but was the subject of the latest Infinite Sheep a bit scary for the '90s? Infinite Sheep is a series of reminiscences (usually short) of life in the last days of analog, locally-owned broadcast TV and radio. You can also find me at Roddenberry Podcasts co-...
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Dungeon! (Apple II, 1982) - Part 4
Просмотров 514 часов назад
As our quest wraps up in the meticulously-translated Apple II version of the popular board game Dungeon!, it's easy to see why this game won awards and was worthy of a Phosphor Dot Fossils longplay. Phosphor Dot Fossils ( www.thelogbook.com/phosphor/​ ) is one of the web's oldest archives of vintage console, computer, and arcade games; there was also a 2-DVD documentary of the same name, coveri...
Voyages Of Shelf-Discovery: Cortex Commander ReAction figure(s)
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The Fabulous Brain Bros.? I've definitely got visible thoughts when the Cortex Commander ReAction figures are unboxed in Voyages of Shelf Discovery. Check out my other projects and podcasts: Select Game: Expanded Memories of the Odyssey2 podcast - www.thelogbook.com/selectgame/​ Retrogram podcast - www.thelogbook.com/retrogram/​ And you can also find me at Roddenberry Podcasts co-hosting Missio...
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Alligator People
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Alligator-itis, our nation's number one killer. Or are those moving blue blocks our nation's number one killer? Let's try to find the cure for the (unreleased) Alligator People in the latest Phosphor Dot Fossils. Phosphor Dot Fossils ( www.thelogbook.com/phosphor/​ ) is one of the web's oldest archives of vintage console, computer, and arcade games; there was also a 2-DVD documentary of the sam...
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Surviving Mars 2024 longplay, part 24
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Another potentially game-winning "wonder" structure is on the verge of completion... but that won't help with the water and power shortages as another harsh Martian winter takes hold. Surviving Mars is never easy. Phosphor Dot Fossils ( www.thelogbook.com/phosphor/​ ) is one of the web's oldest archives of vintage console, computer, and arcade games; there was also a 2-DVD documentary of the sa...
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Surviving Mars 2024 longplay, part 23
Просмотров 3День назад
We've just built one wonder - and it may enable us to move up the timetable on building another that could secure the colony's future. But is Surviving Mars ever as simple at that? Phosphor Dot Fossils ( www.thelogbook.com/phosphor/​ ) is one of the web's oldest archives of vintage console, computer, and arcade games; there was also a 2-DVD documentary of the same name, covering the early histo...
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Devil Fish
Просмотров 12День назад
What makes a fish a devil fish? Especially when this game seems to concern - for the most part - squids? Find out when the obscure (but fun!) coin-op Devil Fish is added to Phosphor Dot Fossils. Phosphor Dot Fossils ( www.thelogbook.com/phosphor/​ ) is one of the web's oldest archives of vintage console, computer, and arcade games; there was also a 2-DVD documentary of the same name, covering t...
Infinite Sheep: Hometown Ghost Story (2003)
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So it's November sweeps, we're rehashing a local legend, and, oh yeah... no footage whatsoever. Please make a spot about it. Tonight. Infinite Sheep retells the Hometown Ghost Story. Infinite Sheep is a series of reminiscences (usually short) of life in the last days of analog, locally-owned broadcast TV and radio. You can also find me at Roddenberry Podcasts co-hosting Mission Log: Gene-ology ...
Voyages Of Shelf-Discovery: Dr. Who and the Daleks 4K Blu-Ray Box Set
Просмотров 714 дней назад
It's not THAT #DoctorWho - it's the other one: you know, Dr. Who, in an exciting adventure with the Daleks, now in 4K with tons of goodies in the package. Voyages of Shelf Discovery checks to see if this box set is bigger on the inside. Check out my other projects and podcasts: Select Game: Expanded Memories of the Odyssey2 podcast - www.thelogbook.com/selectgame/​ Retrogram podcast - www.thelo...
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Alien
Просмотров 2314 дней назад
Is this a stand-up fight or a bug hunt? As Alien for the Atari 2600 is added to Phosphor Dot Fossils, we find that, really, there's no reason why it can't be both. Phosphor Dot Fossils ( www.thelogbook.com/phosphor/​ ) is one of the web's oldest archives of vintage console, computer, and arcade games; there was also a 2-DVD documentary of the same name, covering the early history of video games...
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Dungeon! (Apple II, 1982) - Part 3
Просмотров 1014 дней назад
What happens when a wizard can't spell? Well, "die" is a simple enough three-letter word. The Phosphor Dot Fossils playthrough of TSR's insanely fun Apple II translation of the board game Dungeon! continues. Phosphor Dot Fossils ( www.thelogbook.com/phosphor/​ ) is one of the web's oldest archives of vintage console, computer, and arcade games; there was also a 2-DVD documentary of the same nam...
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Mutant (Apple II, 1983)
Просмотров 1814 дней назад
Trapped in a maze with a toothy mutant... not a good place to be, right? But you're the Mutant. And it's basically just another take on Pac-Man, as Mutant for the Apple II is added to Phosphor Dot Fossils. Phosphor Dot Fossils ( www.thelogbook.com/phosphor/​ ) is one of the web's oldest archives of vintage console, computer, and arcade games; there was also a 2-DVD documentary of the same name,...
Infinite Sheep: The Fox 46 Black Cat (1996)
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Infinite Sheep: The Fox 46 Black Cat (1996)
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Tales of Mystery - Haunted House (Apple II, 1984)
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Phosphor Dot Fossils: Tales of Mystery - Haunted House (Apple II, 1984)
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Dungeon! (Apple II, 1982) - Part 2
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Phosphor Dot Fossils: Dungeon! (Apple II, 1982) - Part 2
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Surviving Mars 2024 longplay, part 22
Просмотров 221 день назад
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Surviving Mars 2024 longplay, part 22
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Surviving Mars 2024 longplay, part 21
Просмотров 221 день назад
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Surviving Mars 2024 longplay, part 21
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Dungeon! (Apple II, 1982) - Part 1
Просмотров 1821 день назад
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Dungeon! (Apple II, 1982) - Part 1
Infinite Sheep: Now Entering Toonville (1997)
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Infinite Sheep: Now Entering Toonville (1997)
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Flora & Fang (PC, 2024)
Просмотров 321 день назад
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Flora & Fang (PC, 2024)
Phosphor Dot Fossils: The Entity (Atari 2600, 1983 [unreleased prototype])
Просмотров 3228 дней назад
Phosphor Dot Fossils: The Entity (Atari 2600, 1983 [unreleased prototype])
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Surviving Mars 2024 longplay, part 20
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Phosphor Dot Fossils: Surviving Mars 2024 longplay, part 20
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Surviving Mars 2024 longplay, part 19
Просмотров 3Месяц назад
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Surviving Mars 2024 longplay, part 19
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Monster Maze (Atari 7800, 2022)
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Phosphor Dot Fossils: Monster Maze (Atari 7800, 2022)
Infinite Sheep: This Little Piggy Went on TV... (1996)
Просмотров 4Месяц назад
Infinite Sheep: This Little Piggy Went on TV... (1996)
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Eeekk! (arcade, 1983)
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Phosphor Dot Fossils: Eeekk! (arcade, 1983)
Voyages Of Shelf-Discovery: Star Trek Kelvin Timeline Shuttles
Просмотров 7Месяц назад
Voyages Of Shelf-Discovery: Star Trek Kelvin Timeline Shuttles

Комментарии

  • @patrickmoltaldo6215
    @patrickmoltaldo6215 День назад

    i dowload every games apple what you play ! thenks for this vidéos!

  • @ridiculous_gaming
    @ridiculous_gaming 10 дней назад

    This looks decent, but playability wise, it's no better than pinhead on the atari 8 bit. The newer 2600, 2024 version, looks far more playable compared to the computer versions.

  • @classicgamer1968
    @classicgamer1968 11 дней назад

    Great video. I still have and use your classic video game CD from many years ago. Beautiful compilation of classic video gaming.

  • @lasthometown9646
    @lasthometown9646 13 дней назад

    So jealous! I missed this. If they make the second one like this I have to get it!

  • @almeidachannel7121
    @almeidachannel7121 28 дней назад

    Nice Video ! Sub & Like ! And Love Retro Xevious Game !

  • @mikescully6972
    @mikescully6972 Месяц назад

    That Yamaha mt100, was a workhorse for me back in the day, the sound was superb, and I remember how you did wonders with that thing, and the keyboard, it was a open canvass for creativity for sure

  • @Eggs_is_eggs
    @Eggs_is_eggs Месяц назад

    IIRC, the game is very meta and tricky. For example, the way you can get out of the maze at the beginning without trying to brute force your way through it is to hit the ESC (escape) key. You want to escape? Just hit "escape." Reminds me of something that would appear in a Hideo Kojima game.

  • @dire51
    @dire51 Месяц назад

    I have the vaguest memory of at least seeing Savage Bees in the wild once. I didn't remember it until I played Capcom Generation Vol. 3 on the Saturn in the late '90s, which is a collection of their early games: Vulgus, Exed Exes, Pirate Ship Higemaru and Son Son (all worth playing here, if you haven't already). This did make it out for the Famicom, but it wasn't published by Capcom. IIRC, it was published by Tokuma Soft.

    • @thelogbook7
      @thelogbook7 Месяц назад

      Same here - my first exposure to it was via Capcom Generations on the PS1. Such a great arcade emulation machine - particularly if modded for imports - at a time before most PCs were equipped with the memory and audiovisual capabilities needed to run MAME well.

  • @thewhammy83
    @thewhammy83 Месяц назад

    7:08 The occasional Freebie. A Robot will destroy itself randomly, leaving the last remaining Robot inactive, and you can get your bonus points as if you already shot it. The glitch bug really gives the game a challenge, illustrated on some of my videos.

  • @chrisnizer
    @chrisnizer Месяц назад

    I remember all the hype about Pac-Man coming to the Atari VCS. It was a full court press of TV commercials, magazines, in store promotions, etc, they really primed the pumps. Much more promos than any other game...by far. Expectations were very high and the finished product was disappointing, much more so than any other game. People bought the Atari VCS just so they COULD play Pac-Man at home so it really had a LONG WAY to fall.

  • @dire51
    @dire51 Месяц назад

    The sheep would have been right up Les Nessman's alley if he'd done TV, although he'd probably prefer hogs.

    • @thelogbook7
      @thelogbook7 Месяц назад

      Hogs... hmmm... hold that thought.

  • @dire51
    @dire51 Месяц назад

    I may never have found out about Future Spy if it hadn't been included on one of the Genesis compilations that was released sometime in the early aughts. Good stuff.

  • @dire51
    @dire51 Месяц назад

    Interesting. I"m a huge Crystal Castles fan, and while they nailed the look as well as they could, it definitely does seem to be lacking otherwise.

  • @mikescully6972
    @mikescully6972 Месяц назад

    The $50plus to a 10 year old kid is a lot of money in 1982, what a let down it was it was definitely Kool aid as opposed to Coca Cola

    • @thelogbook7
      @thelogbook7 Месяц назад

      <busts through a brick wall> OH YEAH!

  • @dire51
    @dire51 Месяц назад

    I only got to play the arcade Pac-Man a handful of times back then, so I wanted to get this in the worst way. However, my parents had another idea: I ended up getting the Coleco tabletop arcade Pac-Man instead, which was a surprise. That was my Pac-Man for the longest time. I did finally get to play this at a school function, surprisingly, and despite what everyone else was saying about it, I still wanted it.

    • @thelogbook7
      @thelogbook7 Месяц назад

      I also have - and still have! - that Coleco tabletop. Still working, though the decals are a bit worse for wear. Most of the Coleco mini-arcades were the bomb.

    • @dire51
      @dire51 Месяц назад

      @@thelogbook7 I have a replacement - my original vanished sometime in the '90s - and the decals are probably in the same shape as yours.

    • @classicgamer1968
      @classicgamer1968 11 дней назад

      The Coleco Pac Man tabletop is fantastic. Not sure what happened to mine. My parents probably gave it away after they bought me the Commodore 64 which took up most of my spare time after homework was completed. Atari 2600 Pac Man was a major disappointment but they made up for it with Ms. Pac Man.

  • @dire51
    @dire51 Месяц назад

    Not going to lie, this game was the reason I wanted a 7800 in the first place. I remember seeing it in Toys 'R Us. Between the Egyptian setting and the Zaxxon-style of gameplay, I knew I'd have fun with it, and I was right. Regarding the hieroglyphics, you can combine any three to make different things happen. The manual goes into depth about what the combinations do. The combos you got here were mostly for points, but I did see you manage to get a "Kill Uwes" combo (Uwes being those stupid things that burrow through the ground). Some of the other combos you can get give you rapid fire, warp directly to the Howling Sphinx, and kill the Howling Sphinx. This is one of those two button 7800 games, with one button used for firing and the other to activate the hieroglyphic combos when you get them (aside from points, those are automatic). This was released for the 2600 and XE too, believe it or not.

  • @MarkAHoltz
    @MarkAHoltz Месяц назад

    Not bad for a forty year old game.

  • @dire51
    @dire51 2 месяца назад

    This was the first version of Xevious I ever played, and it's still one of the ones I go back to the most. I think you can mess with the difficulty switches to get the two button controls for firing and bombs working. I'm strongly considering getting a 7800+, although my modded 7800 serves me well.

  • @Androsynth75
    @Androsynth75 2 месяца назад

    This one is still my favorite (US) home port of this game. The varying difficulty levels make it a lot less tedious than the prettier NES version. I find it a lot more challenging, whereas the NES version is pretty tedious until quite a ways in once you learn the game. The best home port worldwide though is the PC-Engine, which contains both the original and an excellent sequel in the same hucard.

    • @thelogbook7
      @thelogbook7 Месяц назад

      I have never even seen the PC Engine version. I'll have to look into this...

    • @Androsynth75
      @Androsynth75 Месяц назад

      @@thelogbook7 well worth your time. It’s a hucard, it’s reasonably priced loose, and it has a near arcade perfect port of the arcade plus a sequel on the same card. The sequel is excellent too, basically takes everything that’s good about the first one and cranks it up.

  • @kidguzzi_chrisgalardi
    @kidguzzi_chrisgalardi 2 месяца назад

    A wickedly cool game system and a real shame about the timing of the video game crash. I love my Vectrex!

    • @thelogbook7
      @thelogbook7 Месяц назад

      I miss my Vectrex. Emulation's okay, and huge kudos to the original Vectrex programmers for declaring peace with emulation. But I miss the real thing.

  • @TheO.GMilk1624
    @TheO.GMilk1624 2 месяца назад

    I found one of these at a flea market still in the package for $10 today only to find out how rare of a figure they are. Pretty hyped honestly.

  • @dire51
    @dire51 2 месяца назад

    Huh. Learn something new every day, I guess.

  • @Kaylovsky
    @Kaylovsky 2 месяца назад

    Holy crap, your presentation is top notch:))

  • @Mikewee777
    @Mikewee777 2 месяца назад

    Click here for the iconic theme music time stamp -> 01:23

  • @Mikewee777
    @Mikewee777 2 месяца назад

    Did any-body else mis-read the thumb-nail as a " F_y " curse word ???

  • @dire51
    @dire51 2 месяца назад

    Don't forget how much influence Xevious had on Japanese game devs at the time. So many early shooters were inspired by it. The last time something comparable happened was after the release of Space Invaders. Then it happened again in '85 with the release of Gradius.

  • @gitwer
    @gitwer 2 месяца назад

    Other w3 variants were a completely bald GariBALDi (..... sorry 🤷‍♂️) and a Lyta without gloves. IIRC, the elusive Shadow Sentinent also shipped with wave 3, but only one per case in full case assortment orders exclusively.

  • @chetmartin8930
    @chetmartin8930 2 месяца назад

    Nice game, but that Audio/ repetitive sound is awful

  • @dire51
    @dire51 2 месяца назад

    Just remember: 8-bit Ernest Borgnine.

  • @dire51
    @dire51 2 месяца назад

    Yes sir, Sir Pac-Man! Sir-dee-sir-sir!

  • @dire51
    @dire51 2 месяца назад

    Is it just me, or is getting on and off of ladders more difficult in this port? I noticed something similar in the original NES port of Pac-Man as well, it's harder to corner in it.

  • @gitwer
    @gitwer 2 месяца назад

    Marcus came with the White Star, the only official one we ever got since Galoob never released a Micro Machine. Which is a shame, as the bottom half is not painted at all! There was also a brown-outfit Vir variant in this wave, as well as an "Earth Force" Ivanova (which was HIGHLY inaccurate, as it was just the regular version's uniform painted in EA light blue with red trim) which was an exclusive mail in figure from one of the toy mags of the time. I believe White's Guide? Love these, thanks for putting 'em out!

  • @gitwer
    @gitwer 2 месяца назад

    Still love this line! For the most part, they did a great job on the 4 waves. I often dream about what might have been going forward. One quick note: wave 1 also had a G'kar variant, in a predominantly green outfit.

  • @benlid4447
    @benlid4447 3 месяца назад

    Great Video amigo!

  • @davect01
    @davect01 3 месяца назад

    Of a similar vintage and remember well the hype of the Shuttle program and did a few school reports on them. I remember well sitting in class when the Challenger disaster happened. It was my first experience with a public disaster.

  • @RobOHara
    @RobOHara 3 месяца назад

    Definitely cool toys that bring back great memories of that era!

  • @feenix219
    @feenix219 3 месяца назад

    Never heard of this at all. Interesting. I follow Opcode and Collectorvision very closely, and this still surprised me. Nice.

  • @kidguzzi_chrisgalardi
    @kidguzzi_chrisgalardi 3 месяца назад

    Pretty cool game! Thanks for posting 👍🙏

  • @almeidachannel7121
    @almeidachannel7121 3 месяца назад

    Nice Video ! Sub & Big Like ! And Love Nes Qix !

  • @dire51
    @dire51 4 месяца назад

    I missed Frenzy in arcades (and elsewhere). Playing this made me realize just what I'd missed.

  • @oscar0006
    @oscar0006 4 месяца назад

    The worms name is "Slimey" (Slimey The Worm)

  • @kidguzzi_chrisgalardi
    @kidguzzi_chrisgalardi 4 месяца назад

    Really good version of Berzerk...love my Vectrex!

  • @cindyhill9091
    @cindyhill9091 4 месяца назад

    Who Mourns for a-DON-iss :)

  • @makeamericaprotestagain3361
    @makeamericaprotestagain3361 4 месяца назад

    So you're into 'jumping on the bad guys'? So that's your secret kink? sorry but you forced me to not resist lol ;)

  • @kidguzzi_chrisgalardi
    @kidguzzi_chrisgalardi 4 месяца назад

    Didn't know this existed. Really neat!

  • @petermacnab1871
    @petermacnab1871 4 месяца назад

    I like this game 😊

  • @BaneMcDeath
    @BaneMcDeath 5 месяцев назад

    Oh, it is more than any version. There is a second part after you defeat EXODUS! And it is way harder than the first original part.

  • @jojst1
    @jojst1 5 месяцев назад

    I played this back in '84 at an IHOP. Died in like 2 minutes. Asked my dad for another quarter. Lasted maybe a minute. LOL... keep up the great work Earl.

  • @stephanschmidt6048
    @stephanschmidt6048 5 месяцев назад

    I loved this game. By the way the little tune is not from “Superman”, it’s close but not exactly it. It’s “Thus Spoke Zarathustra” from Richard Strauss which was used in Kubrick's “2001”. And there is your space-reference. 😉

    • @thelogbook7
      @thelogbook7 4 месяца назад

      Maybe it's a limitation of the 2600's sound capabilities, but to my ear it resolves in a major key, closer to "Can You Read My Mind", rather than the minor key of "Also Sprach Zarathustra". Now that you bring it up, I can kind of hear it though.

  • @mikescully6972
    @mikescully6972 5 месяцев назад

    “Like a frog” -Fred the spotted Frog- (circa 1989 or 90)