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12: 3DS Price Drop? We Called It Nintendo's steep price cut of the 3DS may have taken some news outlets by surprise last week, but we called it way back during E3.
When Sony introduced the PSVita at the same price point as Nintendo's new handheld that was already struggling in sales, we knew a
price cut could not be far behind. It looks like Nintendo agreed!.
SeanOrange and Vinnk discuss the 3DS Ambassador program, the wisdom of deciding not to release the GBA Virtual Console games to the general public,
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11: Movies About Video GamesIt's one thing to try to translate a video game plot and characters into a movie, but movies that are about
the culture of video gaming, the people who play them, and what it's like to be stuck in one are an altogether
different animal. Many such movies were released in the 1980s, coincidentally around the same time as the video
game crash that threatened to destroy this nascent industry forever.
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10: Never Played PokemonIt's hard for the average gamer to play absolutely EVERYTHING, even everything that's good. But is that any excuse?
Should gamers be shamed for failure to expose themselves to certain kinds of games?
In our first Video Game Confessional, Vinnk and SeanOrange talk about the game franchises we should have played, but didn't.
And for good measure, we also discuss a few games we love to death, but have no business liking.
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09: A History of Console Region LockingRegion locking is nothing new. Though it hasn taken many different forms, it wasn't always deliberate.
Many handhelds were exempt from this scheme (including the Game Boy and DS series),
but with time all things change.
SeanOrange and Vinnk discuss the very state of affairs that necessitates the existence of organizations like
Operation Rainfall, how they came to be, and where they might go from here.
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08: Operation RainfallXenoblade, Pandora's Tower, and The Last Story have been released in Japan and Europe, but the US has been passed over.
That's where Operation Rainfall comes in: to urge Nintendo of America to release these games
that have already been localized for the major languages spoken in North America.
At a time when the Wii is suffering a drought of games -- let alone good ones -- don't we deserve better?
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07: Video Game MoviesCan a movie based on a video game ever be any good?
If their Rotten Tomatoes scores are to be believed, these films are never critical darlings.
Some find fans in niche places, but many are just... you know... BAD.
Vinnk and SeanOrange plumb their memories of video game movies to find out if either of them
belong to the "so-SO-bad-but-I-still-love-it-even-though-geez-it-sucks" club!
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06: Bleak Games of the Cold WarDid the Cold War make early video games unintentionally bleak? Or was the "kobiyashi maru" style of gaming in the 1970s and '80s
more a function of limited memory space and the need for arcade machines to get kids to keep pumping in the quarters?
Vinnk and SeanOrange chew over these questions, and how the era of home consoles allowed an escape from this repetitive experience,
allowing games to finally, sometimes mercifully, end.
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05: Dreamcast Final DaysIf Sega were still making consoles today, what would they have brought to E3?
When we last left off, SeanOrange had quasi-seriously prophesied that the Wii U might be the next generation's Dreamcast. With rumors of a new Microsoft console being announced by E3 2012, will those fears come to pass? And would that be such a terible thing?
Vinnk and Sean reminisce about the final days of the Sega Dreamcast, and what a current-day Sega system might be like.
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04: Ooh! Wii UThe Wii HD rumors are true! (For once...)
At this year's E3, Nintendo announced its next console: Wii U.
The system's major innovation is its new controller with a touch screen that can be used
to stream video content, but will it be enough? Should Nintendo be worried about connectivity
between the PS3 and PSVita stealing their thunder a year before they even launch Wii U?
Vinnk and SeanOrange tackle these questions, and clear up rumors about the Wii U's functionality.
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03: Retro HD GamingHow good do retro games look on your HDTV set?
SeanOrange and Vinnk talk about the perils of interfacing 8-bit systems with current technology,
how to cope with some of the technical challenges, and what alternatives exist for the modern gamer
interested in the titles of the previous millennium.
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02: OUTATIMEEpisode 02: OUTATIME
Despite an infamous history of poor titles to overcome,
TellTale Games has pulled Back to the Future out of the movie tie-in gaming doldrums to create a worthy addition to the mythos.
SeanOrange and Vinnk talk about their experiences with all of the episodes released so far.
At least, as many as they've been able to play. Thanks to the PSN Store being down most of May, not many have been able to play Episode 4 yet
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01: The DLC ApocalypseSean's bad experience trying to reauthorize downloadable content for his new Xbox 360 turns into
a horrifying realization that modern downloadable games will not leave behind any artifacts for future generations.
Is retro game collecting in trouble? Assuming we all survive the more literal apocalypse on 5/21/2011, that is...
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Famicom Dojo Podcast IntroSeanOrange and Vinnk introduce the new, weekly audio netcast from Famicom Dojo!
Support Famicom Dojo! Buy the Season 1 DVD today:
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Famicom Dojo: Famicom 3D System Special (Promo)Almost 25 years before the 3DS, Nintendo released another 3DS... for the Famicom!
Find out how the same technology you use to watch Avatar at home made your 8-bit games pop out of your screen.
Watch Season 2, Famicom 3D System Special at FamicomDojo.TV.
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Famicom Dojo: Angry PC Engine Nerd (Promo)The Dojo is paid a visit by a big, BIG fan of the PC Engine (although not so much the TurboGrafx-16).
Can NEC's entry into the 16-bit wars hold up against Sega's Mega Drive and Genesis?
Watch Season 2, Episode 2: Angry PC Engine Nerd at FamicomDojo.TV.
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Famicom Dojo: What Nintendon't (Promo)Sean is... "indisposed", so self-appointed Sega guru Sindra teams up with Vinnk to explain Sega's rise to de-throne Nintendo and its Famicom (oh, and NES) as the reigning video game super power. Can it truly do what Nintendon't?
Watch Season 2, Episode 1: What Nintendon't at FamicomDojo.TV.
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Famicom Dojo S2 - Training 02 - NEC Turbo Booster and CoreGrafxThe TurboGrafx-16 had an enormous and over-priced add-on that let you use AV cables with the console, and a later variation added onboard memory.
In Japan, the PC Engine had even pricier alternatives.
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Famicom Dojo - Seasons Greetings 2010 PromoGet the Famicom Dojo Season 1 DVD for the "Black December" price of $8.95 until 2011!
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Famicom Dojo S2 - Episode 02 - Angry PC Engine NerdWe get a visit from the Angry PC Engine Nerd, who shows us who was the real top contender of the 16-bit wars.
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http://powet.tv/powetblog/2010/11/24/famicom-dojo-season-2-angry-pc-engine-nerd
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Second Annual Powet.TV Awards - NominationsHelp us choose the finalists for this year's awards! Pick one video each from our five regular Powet.TV producers!
Vote at Powet.TV:
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Famicom Denshimail - (Sega) Incompatibilities (2010/09/22)We find out the limitations of the Sega Power Base Converter, and just why and how F-16 Fighting Falcon won't work with it.
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Famicom Dojo - Season 2 Begins PromoSeason 2 has begun! Are you training your game?
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Famicom Dojo S2 - Training 01 - Sega Power Base ConverterWe take a look at the Power Base Converter add-on device that lets you play Master System games on your Genesis and other backwards compatibility with Sega's 8-bit gaming machine.
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Famicom Dojo S2 - Episode 01 - What Nintendon'tSean is... "indisposed", so self-appointed Sega guru Sindra teams up with Vinnk to explain Sega's rise to de-throne Nintendo and its Famicom (oh, and NES) as the reigning video game super power. Can it truly do what Nintendon't?
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Famicom Denshimail - Stacked (2010/03/24)The Famicom can be placed on top of the Disk System, but is there any way to keep it locked in place? Famicom Dojo has the answers!
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Famicom Dojo S2 - Sega Family Tree SpecialThe NES tells the story of how he met Junior's mother. Fortunately, the Famicom is ther to keep it from dragging on for years and years!
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Famicom Dojo S2 - Episode 00 - Train Your GameIf your game is weak, train it at the Famicom Dojo!
Regular episodes return 2010-02-24!
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First Annual Powet.TV Awards - CeremonyIt's here! The First Annual Powet.TV Awards!
Thanks everyone who participated. The winners of our sweet prizes are as follows:
2nd Prize: Famicom Dojo Season 1 DVD
Jago666
1st Prize: $25 Amazon.com Gift Card:
Raistlin
And, last but not least, the videos you voted for, in descending order of most votes received:
1) 2009/02/04 - - Crazy
2) 2008/12/24 - - SeanOrange
3) 2009/04/01 - - Zac
3) - 2009/08/26 - - aDam
5) 2009/04/15 - - Sindra
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Famicom Dojo - Season 1 Bloopers PreviewSpecial preview of the outtakes, bloopers, and alternate scenes for Season 1, exclusive to the Famicom Dojo Season 1 DVD!
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First Annual Powet.TV Awards - NomineesVote for your favorite Powet.TV video from 2009!
Voters will be entered into a random drawing for a $25 Amazon.com gift card.
Read the rules and voting instructions at the Powet.TV website, and make your voice heard!
(Oh, and vote for Famicom Dojo!)
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Famicom Dojo - Convention Tour 2008 PreviewSpecial preview of the Convention Tour 2008 Special, exclusive to the Famicom Dojo Season 1 DVD!
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Famicom Dojo - Season 2 PromoSeason 2 starts in 2010. Are you ready to train your game?
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Famicom Denshimail - Rare Games (2009/09/28)This week we talk about one of the rarest Famicom Disk System disks - the FMC Disk Checker!
Leave a comment or send us an email (denshimail@famicomdojo.tv), and your question might be answered in a future installment!
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http://powet.tv/2009/09/29/famicom-denshimail-rare-games
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Famicom Dojo - Episode 01 Commentary - Famicom and Disk SystemA special netcast-only preview of the Famicom Dojo DVD commentary,
Special sale price ends this Wednesday (2009/09/16), so be sure to get your order in by midnight Thursday to ensure you get the best deal.
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Famicom Dojo - Season 1 DVD PromoThis is why you haven't seen any Denshimail for a while.
The stuff you've seen:
Episodes 1-6
Wii Launch Day Special
Tokyo Game Show 2007 Special (and extras)
Video Netcast Promos
The stuff you haven't:
Director's Commentary for Episodes 1-6
Convention Tour 2008 Special
Bloopers, Alternates, and Deleted Scenes
Easter Eggs
You want it? You got it!:
http://www.famicomdojo.tv
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Famicom Denshimail - Homebrew (2009/04/27)This week we answer a question about Famicom homebrew applications at No Brand Con (in SPAAAAAACE!) in Eau Claire, WI.
Get more info on the Playpower Project:
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Leave a comment or send us an email (denshimail@famicomdojo.tv), and your question might be answered in a future installment!
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http://powet.tv/2009/05/01/famicom-denshimail-homebrew
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Famicom Dojo - MGC 2009 SpecialSean is stuck behind a table at Wisconsin's Midwest Gaming Classic convention! But it's okay, because he's selling sweet Japanese retro video games for RisingStuff.com!
Sean somehow finds time to bother Ben Heck at his table, take a phone call from his mom, AND figure out how to fail at the PS1 version of Dance Summit 2001! HILARITY ENSUES
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Famicom Denshimail - Hookups (2009/04/13)This week we show you how to hook up your Famicom and Twin Famicom to your TV, how to tune to the right channel (for RF), and what extra steps there may be for HDTVs.
Note: These instructions are for North American NTSC sets ONLY. We intend to cover NTSC-to-PAL conversions in the future.
Leave a comment or send us an email (denshimail@famicomdojo.tv), and your question might be answered in a future installment!
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Powetcast Promo - 2009-03-30Want to hear more from Powet.TV? Listen to our all-new ongoing Powetcast, Powet.TV's bi-weekly audio netcast covering all things geek!
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Famicom Denshimail - Batteries (2009/03/23)This week we talk about the Famicom Disk System's battery tray, why it exists, and if using batteries for power is a viable option.
Leave a comment or send us an email (denshimail@famicomdojo.tv), and your question might be answered in a future installment!
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Famicom Denshimail - Adapters (2009/03/09)Welcome to Famicom Denshimail -- a new Famicom Dojo that answers questions sent in by you!
Leave a comment or send us an email (denshimail@famicomdojo.tv), and your question might be answered in a future installment!
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Famicom Dojo - Denshimail PromoYou know that special announcement? This is it! Find out all about our new Famicom Denshimail feature, coming in January!
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Famicom Dojo - Denshimail PromoYou know that special announcement? This is it! Find out all about our new Famicom Denshimail feature, coming in January!
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Famicom Dojo - Episode 06 - Twin FamicomsIt's the final episode of Season 1! In this episode, we talk about the Nintendo console that's been lurking in the shadows over the course of the season -- the Sharp Twin Famicom.
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Famicom Dojo - Episode 06 - Twin FamicomsIt's the final episode of Season 1! In this episode, we talk about the Nintendo console that's been lurking in the shadows over the course of the season -- the Sharp Twin Famicom.
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Famicom Dojo - Season 1 Finale PromoWatch the final episode of Famicom Dojo Season 1 in just two weeks! And stay tuned for a special announcement about the future of the series and the video netcast.
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Famicom Dojo - Season 1 Finale PromoWatch the final episode of Famicom Dojo Season 1 in just two weeks! And stay tuned for a special announcement about the future of the series and the video netcast.
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Famicom Dojo - Episode 05 - Microphone RoundupIn our penultimate episode of Season 1, Vinnk and SeanOrange review several games that used the Famicom's second controller microphone. Also introducing: Twin Famicom A!
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Famicom Dojo - Episode 05 - Microphone RoundupIn our penultimate episode of Season 1, Vinnk and SeanOrange review several games that used the Famicom's second controller microphone. Also introducing: Twin Famicom A!
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