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    Free Magnavox Odyssey Homebrew - Red vs. Blue

    in Buy, Sell, and Trade

    Posted · Edited by Rev. Rob

    This year is the 40th anniversary of the Magnavox Odyssey, and by extension 40 years of home video game consoles, and to celebrate I wanted to give away this free homebrew to those who want it. It's a lot cheaper for you to assemble it on your own than it is for me to assemble it and ship it. Plus, who knows? It might take me 14 months to get it out the door. And no one wants that. I designed the game to work with Game Card #11, mostly as a thank you to everyone who ordered Odball, but it also plays great with Game Card #8, which almost everyone who has an Odyssey should have.

     

    What you'll find attached are three items.

    1. Box
    2. Instructions
    3. Overlays

    Assembling the Box

     

    I find that assembling the box sucks. I hated this part when it came to Odball.

    1. Print on non-glossy A4 size card stock. Ink will not stick to glossy.
    2. If you have a mechanical cutter then cut as close to the black on all sides. If you don't have a slicer, then I suggest using a ruler with a sharp edge and an xacto knife.
    3. Use the ruler and xacto knife to to cut out the box and all of the tabs.
    4. Be sure to cut three mm on each side of the folding flaps (the rounded part), at the fold.
    5. Using the ruler, on the back side of the box, lightly drag the xacto knife over the areas were the folds will be.
    6. Fold the box.
    7. Apply a thin layer of glue to the white tab.
    8. Use the ruler to press firmly the tab to the inner box. Hold for 30 seconds.
    9. Let glue dry at least one minute.
    10. Fold tabs and cut away excess as needed so that it folds and fits properly.

    Printing the Instructions

    1. I usually like these printed on semi-glossy paper. But any A4 size will do.
    2. Be sure to fold it carefully. Maybe print more than one in case folding the first one gets messed up.

    Printing the Overlays

    1. The type of paper used for the overlays is vellum. Clear plastic type overlays don't display well. Vellum is cheap and can be purchased from any FedEx Office, Office Max, Staples, et cetera.
    2. Use an ink jet printer and set your print settings to a low color density so there's not too much ink so it won't smear.
    3. Cut out each square. I suggest using a slicer if possible.

    Enjoy.

     

    More info: http://revrob.com/front-page-topmenu-28/183-red-vs-blue-free-homebrew-for-magnavox-odyssey-to-celebrate-40-years-of-home-video-game-consoles

    Red_vs_Blue_Box.pdf

    red_vs_blue_overlay.pdf

    red_vs_blue_instructions.pdf

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    Mentis Cohorts - Four Odyssey Games in One - Now taking orders

    in Buy, Sell, and Trade

    Posted · Edited by Rev. Rob

    Im glad you still you have your balls. It will be great to finally get the game. We all wanted updates and njb provided so I hope there is no issues with Mrs. Rev Rob.

     

    Oh, there are issues, but hopefully they'll be worked out.

     

    I am looking forward to you playing the game too. I don't think anyone ever played Odball, but this game is really playable, with two players, with one player, with an Odyssey, and without. So I'd really like to hear some gameplay feedback. :)

    Sonic Generations Preview: A Hedgehog’s Redemption

    in Modern Gaming Discussion

    Posted

    Sonic is one of the most widely recognized gaming icons in history, sandwiched between Mario and Pacman in terms of fame and notoriety. Over the past decade, however, he’s become something of a joke. No matter how hard they tried, reboot after reboot, Sega couldn’t make a good Sonic game. Even 2010’s Sonic the Hedgehog 4, which saw the long awaited return of the series to its 2D roots, was an incoherent mess.

     

    Going into E3 2011 I had no faith that Sonic Generations could be good; not given Sega’s recent track record of ruining the reputation of their iconic mascot. However, as a lifelong Sonic fan, I was pleasantly surprised by what they’ve accomplished.

     

     

    Read full article

     

    I just have to say... WOW! This game is good! :D

    Project Cafe: It's about time we had a tablet controller

    in Modern Gaming Discussion

    Posted

    I've been waiting for a controller like this since Dreamcast, and that was over ten years ago.

    POLL: Is Nintendo's touch screen Project Cafe controller a better innovation than the Wii motion controller?

    Vote: http://www.wepolls.com/r/326324

     

    I remember in 2000 when Microsoft was gearing up for Xbox, the controller was obviously inspired by Dreamcast, and they said that the only reason they didn't have a screen was because the tech wasn't affordable. Well, not it obviously is. This is really was Sega envisioned years ago with the VMU. A portable gaming device and a built in screen for the controller. Awesome. For the first time in decades I am interested in a Nintendo console. I'm sure they'll find a way to screw it up, though.

    Fun Video Game Polls

    in Classic Console Discussion

    Posted

    My answers:

     

    Retro questions:

     

    What was the first game console you played an online game on?

     

    Sega Saturn

     

    Favorite handheld console?

     

    Microvision

     

    Favorite 8-bit console?

     

    NES

     

    Favorite 32/64-bit game console?

     

    Saturn

     

    Favorite 80s game console?

     

    2600

     

    What is your favorite retro computer?

     

    C64

     

    What vaporware were you most looking forward to?

     

    StarCraft Ghost

     

    What is your favorite console from the last generation?

     

    Dreamcast

     

    Which 16 bit system is the best one?

     

    Gemesis

     

    Who is the best video game mascot?

     

    Sonic

     

    Modern questions:

     

    Will Microsoft announce the "Next Xbox" at E3 2011?

     

    No, maybe next year

     

    Are you surprised that Sony closed its online gaming unit?

     

    Not after they got hacked a second time

     

    Will you buy Duke Nukem Forever?

     

    Yes, I've been waiting half my life for this

     

    Should Sony be sued for failing to secure PSN?

     

    Yes, they were criminal in their negligence

     

    Will Nintendo'a "Project Cafe" be as successful as the Wii?

     

    Not with out a gimmick

     

    Fun Video Game Polls

    in Classic Console Discussion

    So, I finally picked up Spider-man (32X)

    in Classic Console Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Rev. Rob

    And what a disappointment. After years of searching for this game, I finally give in and pick one up for the going rate.

     

    Given what the going rate is do you think your opinion would be different if it was more on par price wise with other 32x games? I've never played it and probably never will with its price but I wonder if a lot of the flack I get is partially due to its price.

     

    I don't think it's on par with other Blue Sky games, like Vectorman. My opinion wouldn't change if it cost less. Bugs and all, Spidy is still better than several 32X games by comparison.

     

    Rumor has it that the company, once they found out that Sega had stopped their 32X support, quickly rushed the game out the door, bugs be damned. They were concerned (and probaly rightly so) that no one would want to buy a new game that came out 4-6 months after a system was ended. Looking at games that came out late for other systems, it's hard to say they weren't correct. The game just needed more time to be polished and finished, as you correctly noted.

     

    I've only played it on a emulator due to the high price but right away saw many of the same issues you did. It's too bad they didn't decide to port this to the Saturn in a more 'finished' form.

     

    Blue Sky was kind of a Sega second party developer at the time.

     

    What does this game go for? I have a nice condition cartridge but meh condition box. What could I sell just the cartridge for?

     

    I also discovered I have a c.I.b. copy of t-mek, isn't that pretty rare?

     

    Well, you would want to sell it with the meh condition box. Cart alone can go for $70 to $90 at auction.

     

    T-Mek isn't as rare as the hype says it is. It's worth a solid $40 to $60.

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