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Volume 2 - 2 (issue #6) of the NintendoAGE e-Zine

Feb 1, 2008 at 1:03:59 PM
KHAN Games (89)
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NGD took the cover photo, and I tweaked it in Photoshop a bit.

And why are we thanking Matt for steven78's collection pic being inserted?

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Feb 1, 2008 at 2:18:45 PM
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Oops, I meant thank Kevin and Stan -- we were talking about Matt, and it just stuck.

Feb 1, 2008 at 3:59:00 PM
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nice

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Edited: 02/01/2008 at 03:59 PM by Super Wouter

Feb 1, 2008 at 4:02:21 PM
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oke,thank you to kevin..

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Feb 1, 2008 at 5:31:31 PM
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Glad some of you enjoyed mine, for some reason it didn't float my boat. And the cover pic was mine per Kevin's request. Surprised it turned out as good as it did, my camera sucks. I think K-Han done quite a bit of photoshop clean up on it.
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Feb 1, 2008 at 7:43:04 PM
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Originally posted by: NES_Dude

Nice work guys. I need to get me a Jimpoleshuk autograph now.


I need to get myself into the next issue as "collector of the month" so I can represent the Colts and get all of that Patriots junk outta there.

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Feb 1, 2008 at 9:01:38 PM
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Originally posted by: xARSEFACEx

Originally posted by: NES_Dude

Nice work guys. I need to get me a Jimpoleshuk autograph now.


I need to get myself into the next issue as "collector of the month" so I can represent the Colts and get all of that Patriots junk outta there.



You MUST be sick of hearing about the Patriots. I am and I'm a fan

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Feb 1, 2008 at 11:11:48 PM
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Hey...I have an extra icon under my name...cool . Wait a sec: does that mean I have to write one *every* month? I mean, it's not all the time I get on a roll and talk forever . I could probably do for every other month or so, maybe more of a "special guest writer" sort of thing...

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Feb 1, 2008 at 11:31:36 PM
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Nope, you're roped in now, sucker!!! J/K -- it just means you've contributed as a writer... you don't have to do one every month, but every now and then would be great.

Feb 1, 2008 at 11:47:53 PM
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Just read through it tonight. Very interesting issue with lots of info. Great work as always guys!

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Feb 2, 2008 at 7:17:15 PM
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I actually used to enjoy Dyas of Thunder and played it quite a lot (way more than 1 hour). It's a very challenging game (hard to get #1 spot) and the pitstops are a nice break. But I did enjoy the article and agree with most in it, except that DoT cannot be the worst game on the NES.

Feb 2, 2008 at 10:08:44 PM
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There's no doubt - every game in the library is fun to someone. I bet countless children have whiled away dozens of hours guiding the baby jesus on assback past falling rocks. But that doesn't make King of Kings a good game by any real level of comparison.

Certain genres appeal to individuals, sometimes themes (like a slick action movie) can add a deeper dimension to an otherwise bland game. But these are marketing aspects that lead customers to project on top of a game; licensing a movie "adds value" to an otherwise boring lap-racing game. I think it's grand that you enjoy this game. Let me tell you, I enjoy some real stinkburgers too (I always had a soft spot for Mystery Quest in particular) but that doesn't make it good in comparison to other games, on any sort of impartial way.

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Edited: 02/02/2008 at 10:27 PM by dangevin

Feb 3, 2008 at 1:18:38 AM
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Dude, I gotta agree with Basil on this one, Days of Thunder is totally unplayable!

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Feb 3, 2008 at 1:40:07 AM
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You know...you guys all talk about playing your games... The only ones I really sit and play are games that either I grew up with or grew to like. One of these days, I'm going to have to sit down and actually play (at least 5 minutes per) each game I have that I haven't yet played, so that I'm able to relate a bit better when you guys say "this game sucks", "this game is one of the hidden gems", etc.... I've never played Days of Thunder, I've never played King of Kings, and I've never played the preeminently terrible Action 52. But one of these days, I will (or at least try), even if I'm laid up in a hospital bed one day, I'll have my parents bring me my NES and a few random games (and a good one or two, in case I get bored) .

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Feb 3, 2008 at 3:07:11 AM
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Thanks for all the work guys, another great read

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Feb 3, 2008 at 11:01:10 PM
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Originally posted by: Braveheart69

Dude, I gotta agree with Basil on this one, Days of Thunder is totally unplayable!

Yeah, the thing is, I can live with crappy play control, a degree of monotony, or terrible music, etc... the problem is that Days of Thunder doesn't have *anything* that interests me or makes me think, "well at least there's that."  Take Athena as an example: it sucks balls, but at the very least I can get a modicum of enjoyment from looking at the zany enemies and background graphics.  Athena, therefore offers me SOMETHING, while DoT offers me NOTHING!  To each his own, though; I think I'm the only guy on the planet who truthfully enjoys playing Cheetahmen II, so I do know where Ruudos is coming from.

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Feb 19, 2008 at 1:27:12 AM
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how do i get these sent to my email?

do i sign up somewhere?

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Feb 19, 2008 at 4:06:49 AM
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Nope. It will auto send it out to every member on the site on the first of each month. It will also have a link on the home page as well in case you don't happen to get the email.
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Feb 19, 2008 at 6:08:19 AM
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The ezine itself isn't sent to your email, just the link to it. Sometimes the ezines are pretty large in file size, and that would sort of clog our mail server sending it out to 500+ members. Just click on the magazine cover on the home page to download the latest volume.

Feb 19, 2008 at 6:44:51 PM
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And then when you're done reading it you come in here and tell us how amazing it was, etc, etc.

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Feb 23, 2008 at 8:12:51 PM
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oh ok thanks alot

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Mar 1, 2008 at 12:40:49 AM
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Here begins the discussion of the March issue.

Sorry about the off-center scores on the last page. Dumb mistake.

Oh well, that's my one for the issue. So far.

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Mar 1, 2008 at 12:49:22 AM
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I'm surprised in spite of this one's extreme difficulties, there wound up being a lot of good content in it.

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Mar 1, 2008 at 2:21:35 AM
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Nothing from Jason or Erik this month?

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Mar 1, 2008 at 4:11:35 AM
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I have one about half way done but couldn't find the time to sit down and finish it. Been a pretty busy/crappy 2-3 weeks for me. I won't get to read it for a few hours though
~~NGD

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