#road rage 3d

[schnuron]

At the age of 6, I discovered music in the world of entertainment: Ace Combat 2 OST Carmageddon 1 Destruction Derby 2 NFS High Stakes Pokemon The First Movie Road Rage 3D Sega Touring Championship Sled Storm Test Drive 5 V-Rally 2 Wipeout 64 World Cup 98

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Favourite Face

─────── · · A 'Day of the Jackal' (TV series) FanFic

Pairing: Alexander "Jackal" Duggan x Fem!Reader

─ · · SUMMARY: A former MI6 agent now on a mission for survival, you use your expertise as a weapons engineer, masquerader, and manipulator in order to take on illegal missions. After a close call on your most recent mission, you stumble into the hotel room of a fellow assassin... the last person you would expect to see.

─ · · TAGS: second person perspective used, female-pronouns used, depictions of blood, mentions of guns and violence, fighting, usage of pet-names (ex. love, sweetheart, etc) swearing, light angst.

─ · · MASTERLIST | TAGLIST REQUEST | WORDCOUNT: 2,195

─ · · A/N: thank you to @calmowl2407 for this incredible ask! I had so much fun writing it that I hope you all enjoy reading it just as much. As always, your interact helps me to know what to write!

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Summer | Middle-of-Nowhere, Germany | 13:01 PM

A red Alfa Romeo Spider drove down bending and twisting country roads before they turned to dirt and gravel. The roof was open, your hair blowing away in the wind from underneath your sunhat. The sun was warm against your skin as you changed gears and parked the car behind a wall of trees before grabbing your leather bag from the boot of the car and slinging it over your shoulder.

With a slam and a beep, the car lights dimmed and you trekked through the rocky terrain before entering an opening in the trees, a small pond sat in the middle, a pair of ducks swimming and ruffling their feathers in the shallow waters as you knelt down behind a fallen tree and zipped open your gear.

A few cicadas hummed in your ears as your forrest green pants became brown at the knees from the wet earth. The bottom of your designer boots ruined but you couldn't find it in yourself to wince, knowing how easy it would be to just buy a new pair when you arrived back to your hotel room.

Taking off your sun glasses, allowing them to hang from the unbuttoned portion of your creme shirt before sorting through the bag, you pulled out various 3D printed pieces of a medium-distance rifle and laid them out atop the log.

Attaching the grip to the slide with a satisfying click, you twisted on the barrel and flicked back the safety on the gun before lifting it up to look down the sights and pulled back the trigger. You could hear the scream of the bullet and the muffled bag ringing through your bones as you brought the handle back to your chest, observing your skewed shot with a grunt.

Flicking the safety back on, you pulled out a roll of leather that held your tools all nicely in a line as you tinkered with the finishes that matched the diagram floating through your head. Standing up and reading yourself for another shot, your squinted your eyes to a branch threatening to fall before taking aim, flicking back the safety, and firing... bullseye.

The branch crashed, the ducks from earlier taking upwards and into the clear blue skies as the cranked your head to the side, pondering for a moment before tucking the empty gun into the back waist of your pants.

You grabbed and built the remainder of the weapons you wanted to test this afternoon ahead of your biggest mission yet in Munich. You never would have thought this to be your future, setting up an illegal firing range and testing not-to-code weaponry in the middle of a field in Germany but you were left with little choices as your husband divorced you, your family not wanting anything to do you- and it seemed that MI6 had the same thoughts. Abandoning you in the Middle East back in the early two thousands.

You work with a silent rage, eye twitching as you remember calling out from your microphone only to receive a soft apology from your handler, and then nothing... left stranded in the middle of a desert.

You remember stripping yourself of your badges, your gear, and only carrying what food and water your could carry with a small handgun hidden beneath your ripped shirt. You let your past self die in that desert, stealing from house to house, and hitchhiking, pleading and acting like your were some kidnapped tourist.

You could only scoff once reading the headlines of your platoon being "dead" when you hacked into their servers a few weeks later as you started taking on private work. The document read that you, weapons engineer and expert were "missing" and consequently, all your brothers and sisters had all died from a failed mission and planted IED. But you knew the truth... They left me out there to die. And ever since then, you worked for only yourself, and not even your morals- whatever it takes, you reminded yourself, firing off shot after shot, sweat dripping off your temples and soaking into your shirt, whatever it takes.

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Meanwhile in Munich, Germany...

Alexander sat on the couch within his hotel room, all the blinds closed, stopping the daylight from entering the room besides a few strands coming from the gaps, casting horizontal lines across his form.

He wore a simple tan linen suit to account for the warming temperatures, a handkerchief wrapped around his neck for an added flair. A pair of tasteful leather loafers on his feet to match his belt, his hair combed back into subtle waves as he squinted at the laptop screen, reading over a report he had requested from an old contact that read:

"Callsign: Veil. Known for having "many-faces;" master of disguise, manipulation, and seduction. Ex-military weapons engineer and weapons expert. Presumed Dead: Cause of Death: IED."

Alexander scoffed after reading that last sentence, he knew you to be alive, saw it himself when he too was running through the desert after killing his own team, leaving only his spotter alive to survive alongside side him. Duggan needed you, your expertise and abilities if he was to succeed on this next mission, one that could potentially set him up for life...

He was obsessed with finding you for weeks up until today, stalking any minuscule fault you made. Dressing up as cleaning staff and butlers to get even a potential glimpse of one of your many faces as he pinned-pointed and tracked each identity you used. And how did, the Jackal, know these people to be you? One may ask... well, the Jackal smiled to himself, finger tracing over your covered face as you cosplayed as lawyer within the airport footage. A suitcase in your hand that he smirked at before looking at his matching one, knowing the work to be your own that his current employer gifted him.

You two had worked alongside one another many years ago when you both were in training and served.

CHAT ROOM OPENED:

"$*^4^78&" said: 2005, Platoon 274, Palm Hotel. Trust. Business Opportunity.

Now all that was left to do... was wait. Something that the Jackal was exceptional at, but when it came to you, he could be described as most anxious for those who had the pleasure of viewing it beneath the five layers of coldness he hardened his features into.

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Munich, Germany | 7:48 PM

Your newest weaponry had worked beautifully, seven clear shots all placed right between the eyes as you walked through the crowd of running and screaming museum goers from the charity event as best as you could in your nine-inch heels.

Your deep blue silk dress carrying after you as the cold night air kissed the skin of your leg through the slit. The shawl you wore covered the wound you sustained when pushed onto a pile of glass shards. You held a panicked face, looking around as you followed the various officers yelling out directions and walked back to a nearby hotel room, the staff offering their condolences and not even taking a second look as you stepped into the elevator and broke into a random room on one of the upper floors you thought to be empty thanks to the cleaning cart blocking the doorway.

And the room was barren, blinds down and not a single item used or removed, perfect. Locking the door behind yourself, you flicked on the bathroom light and began removing parts of your prosthetic cheek "implants" and lips. The wig you wore discarded as you washed your face clean and felt around for a hand towel. Fingertips gracing the soft material you pressed it to your face, make-up smearing onto the white before looking up through the foggy mirror to find another standing just beside you, meeting your eyes through the reflection.

Instantly you hook your foot around their ankle yet feeling themself falling they pull your arm down with them as you both crash onto the tiled for. You make no reaction, watching as the mans face slams against the marble as you hike your leg over his waist and press your hands around his neck. He grabs your hips tightly, trying to throw you off as he starts to cough yet you squeeze your thighs tighter together as he curses and groans before pushing to the side- rolling you underneath him as he pins your hands above your head with a glare.

Mascara dripped down your eyes, lipstick smeared and cheeks warming, you spit at his face only for him to wipe it off with a cheeky grin by the back of his suit. "Civilized aren't you?" the man belittles you as you scoff in return.

"Let go of me," you do not plead yet demand, baring your teeth, eyes sharp as he leans down closer to your face. "Are you willing to talk?"

"Depends, you'll have to let go first to see," you counter, trying to blow the hair out of your face as they reach down to tuck it behind your ear- you shiver in disgust. "And why would I do that, knowing someone like yourself?" He tilts his head slightly, eyes searching your own, awaiting your response with sick eagerness that makes you feel sick to your stomach.

"And just who am I?" you ask, giving him an equal stare as you feel the grip on your wrists slightly loosening but before you can move, he places more of his bodyweight atop you, keeping you in place.

"Veil," he says as if an obvious thing like the weather, "weapons-smith, master engineer, ex-MI6..." he rattles off your resume off-the-top of his head as you furrow your brows, they must have been- or are a high officer, you think to yourself, knowing your files to still be accessible to a degree but what shocks you to your core is his next words, "...and 2005, Platoon 274, Palm Hotel, it's been quite the show, watching you, and is an equal delight seeing you this close." You shiver.

For once in your life, you are greatly disturbed, stopping all your sudden movements as you take in his appearance, trying to analyze and pick apart his image before he takes your chin, forcing you to look up at him. "Now, I'm going to ask again. Are you going to behave if I let go? Or must I strap you to a chair for your own wellbeing?"

You let out a deep sigh before batting your eyelashes and putting on a soft smile, "You know, I don't remember the last time I had a man on me. I wouldn't mind staying like this," you tease, offering a small giggle. Alexander hums, "Is that so, well then let us get comfortable..."

With every play you put on, he follows along, casting the line that much further from the shore. A competition of play happens between the two of you, switching between characters, accents and languages. Breaths becoming ragged before he lets you go.

You lie there for a minute, trying to catch your breath before looking up at him and taking his extended hand. Feeling a bit dizzy, you wobble in your shoes as Alexander stabilizes you, leading you towards the couch as you settle yourself, carefully observing his every movement as he pulls a suitcase you instantly recognize to be a work of your own.

Feeling your stare he calls from over his shoulder, "I am a man in awe of your talents." And in that moment a memory flickers over your vision, a young man with dusty hair and sun-kissed cheeks. Camouflage prints running up muscled arms and legs- you shake your head awake. Squinting at the man before you as he stands, suitcase in hands looking down at you.

"Cat got your tongue- hm?" the graduate of your sniping school year presses. "fuck you, Alex," is all you can spit out as you sort thought the onslaught of thoughts as your hands rip the luggage from his hands.

Alex takes a seat beside you, arm casting over the back of the couch, fingers just barley touching your shoulder as you tinker and fix the weaponry before you. You feel his stare as you silently work, dropping a screw by his next carefully chosen words, "good to see you again, (first/name) (last/name). My favourite face of them all."

You glare down at the screw, working your hands around the furnishings to fish it out before carrying on as if nothing happened. "How would you feel about a business opportunity?" You pause your work once more with a huff, annoyance growing as your shoulders rise and you cast a glare his direction.

"I'll stop here if you are not going to pay me for my work here-"

"Not even a deal for an old friend-"

"Alexander" you growl out his name, hating the way he smiles every time you say his name.

"Yes, you'll get payed for this busywork and for a new job, if you'll take it."

"What is it?"

"How does a quarter of a billion sound?"

"Perfect."

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─ · · JACKAL TAGLIST: @swiftietevitdrewjew @groovyponypatrollamp

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The Heathers + Veronica play Pokemon

I'm still working on the follow up to the Road Trip which is The Heathers + Veronica get Married, so in the meantime I made this

Mac has been a fan of Pokemon as long as she can remember

When her mom would stick in her front of the TV because she was tired of dealing with her, she would turn the channel to Cartoon Network, which was often playing episodes of the Pokemon Anime

Specifically it was the Black/White series and later the X/Y series

She was engrossed in this magical world where she could go on adventures with friends and her pokemon companions and where the power of friendship would always prevail

Plus Ash's mom was a kind caring person who wanted the best for her son, literally the exact opposite of her mom

She became hyperfixated on it

During class she would draw pictures of pokemon, she would daydream of being a pokemon trainer and during recess she would force Chandler to play pokemon with her

She even had a book called Pokemon; The Essential Guide, which she read so often that she could recall it from memory

Eventually after much begging Mac's mom eventually said 'If it will get you to shut the fuck up' and bought Mac a 3DS with X and Y and Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

She blitzed through these games, playing them whenever she had a second that she didn't have to be doing anything else

Even when Chandler would come over to hang out Mac would just not acknowledge her existence and just keep playing

Her obsession started to really bother Chandler, she just wanted to spend time with her best friend, and she was spending all of her time on this stupid Chinese monster game!

She tried to not-so-gently tell Mac to put the stupid game away and hang out with her but Mac got upset so she reluctantly dropped it

Eventually Mac finished all of the games and wasn't so fixated on them, but she still played them a lot

She would even sneak it into school and play it at lunch

Of course, the more popular students saw it and started to make fun of her for it, calling her a baby and a nerd

One of them even tried grabbing the 3DS, causing it to bump into the lunch table and creating a small dent in the corner

This caused Mac to start crying, which only increased the taunts against her

Chandler, who up to that point had been telling Mac to just ignore it, launched into a fit of rage, beating the ever loving shit out of the bullies

Both her and Mac got suspended, her for obvious reasons and Mac for brining the 3DS to school

The bullies played dumb and because they were popular and well-liked they got off scot-free

That was one of many events that made Chandler realize that for her and Mac to survive school, they would have to be the popular ones

With the time she had while suspended, Chandler had time to think about how she was treating Mac and her newfound love for pokemon

She realized that she was being an awful friend, she wanted Mac to stop doing something she loves just so she could get what she wanted

She thought about how when Mac would try and talk to her about the game and what she was doing, trying to include her while she played, and how she just ignored it because she wasn't interested, not even considering how it would hurt Mac to realize that her best friend doesn't care about the things she likes and wouldn't even pretend to care

She realized that she would have to make it up to her

While her parents were sleeping she went down, found their credit cards, and went to amazon and searched for 'Pokemon'

Chandler knows she's not the best with words, she knows that if she tried to apologize to Mac she wouldn't be able to convey everything that she wanted to, and even worse she might say something wrong and only upset her more

Knowing that, she decided to make it up to her by doing what she knows how to do, and that's buying things

She searched the amazon pages, seeing cards, various toys, some really nasty posters with something called a Vaporeon? before finding the plushies

She knows that Mac likes those, so she picked some of the ones she recognized and ordered them

Luckily for her, her parents were so fucking rich that they didn't notice a few bucks missing

A few days later, once the package arrived, she went over to Mac's house to apologize

Mac was still really upset, not only was she suspended from school, but her mom was angry at her and lets just say that if you thought her mom was a bitch normally, she was even worse when angry

She went into her room, hiding the plushes behind her back

Mac was lying in bed, staring at the wall, not even acknowledging her presence

Chandler tried telling her that she wanted to apologize but before she could even show the plushes Mac started shouting

She yelled about how awful her mom was and that she took away her games and threatened to smash them with a hammer

Before Chandler could even get a word of condolence in Mac continued about how she knows when they go back to school things are gonna be even worse because those kids are gonna spread rumors about them

And again before Chandler can say a word Mac says that on top of all of that her best friend has been distant ever since she started liking pokemon and she's terrified that she's gonna lose her over it and she doesn't wanna lose her she's the best friend she's ever had and and

She starts sobbing

Chandler quickly rushes over to Mac, pulling her into a hug while she sobs into her shoulder

Once she calms down Chandler shows her the plushies, upon which Mac squeals in delight before hugging her and saying thank you thank you thank you, before they talk about what transpired

Chandler apologizes, saying that Mac was right and that she was being distant, but that was in the past and she would change and would listen when she talked about pokemon

It wasn't a great apology by any means, but it was good enough for Mac, and she pulled up Cartoon Network and made Chandler watch a bunch of episodes of the anime with her

She didn't really get it or find it all that interesting, but she knew how much it meant to Mac that she do this with her, so she asked some questions and listened when Mac went on tangents about aspects of the world

Throughout the years, Mac continued to love and play Pokemon

It toned down over time, as most childhood obsessions do, but she still never stopped loving it

She stopped playing all-together around when Sword/Shield came out, it was around when they started to become really popular and so Chandler made them drop any nerdish hobbies that could be used to ridicule them

Mac was ok with it because that was when Dexit happened and she was really upset that she wouldn't be able to transfer her previous teams to the newest generation

But then Veronica joined the Heathers, Mac and Chandler's relationship expanded to include Duke and Veronica, high school ended and popularity didn't mean a thing anymore, so Mac was free to pick up Pokemon again

It took her a while to get over Dexit (she was really upset that she couldn't bring her Delphox into Sword/Shield, it was her first pokemon damnit!) but she eventually did

It was around this time that Scarlet/Violet were about to come out and the hype was real

Duke is in the same boat as Chandler, she doesn't really get it but Mac loves it so she'll go along with it, but Veronica is only slightly less into it than Mac

She was similar to Mac, playing up until Sword/Shield and then stopping due to Dexit and a lack of interest, but bc she wasn't popular there wasn't the pressure to stop playing entirely, and once the DLC came out she became interested once again and picked up the games

She had a lot of fun teaching Mac about the gen 8 stuff, and they played and battled together while waiting for Scarlet/Violet to come out

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The day it came out they woke up at some ridiculous hour and waited outside Gamestop for hours in the dark and freezing temperatures until the store opened

There wasn't even anyone else waiting and they had pre-ordered copies, there was literally no reason to do it, they were just that excited

Mac got Scarlet and Veronica got Violet so they would be able to trade with the other for the version exclusives

Mac told her Dad that she wasn't coming in today and Veronica is self-employed, so they both spend the entire day playing the game

Eventually Chandler takes their switches and forces them to go to bed because "you two fucks have been playing this game for 14 hours straight with no breaks. Go. The Fuck. To. Bed."

They did go to bed, but they got up at 4am to keep playing

Chandler was about to ground them like children if they didn't put up the game for 5 minutes to eat something and take a shower, but Duke stepped in and said she would talk to them about maybe slowing down a little

Chandler waits for Duke to come back and let her know how it went

She waits, and waits, and waits some more, until she has had enough and goes out to the living room to see whats taking her so long

Duke is laying on the couch with them, her own switch in hand

During the time Chandler waited, Duke went down, tried talking to them only to see them having fun, asked a few questions, got super interested and forgot about why she went down there, got so interested that she went to the store, bought a switch and a game, and came back and started playing

Chandler is about to start beating her head against the wall

The three of them try for months and months to get her to actually play it, but she just isn't that interested

They need a fourth person for raids, and the only other person they know who plays is JD but he does le epic troll and will do stupid shit like bringing a Mewtwo knowing only metronome

Veronica eventually wins her over by appealing to her massive ego, saying that the whole point of the game is becoming better at everyone else, and that if she play she could eventually beat them too

Between that, Mac's puppy-dog eyes, and her getting tired of the relentless begging, she eventually picks up a game and starts playing

She gets more into it than Mac ever was or is

What draws her in is the sheer amount of different strategy that is available to her

There are just so many different pokemon, each of which has multiple different strategies that work for them, not to mention items and movesets and all of that

She thought pokemon was rather simple, but there was much more depth than she could've even imagined, and she gets lost in it

She blitzes not only through Scarlet/Violet and their DLC (She got both, she had to have access to every pokemon and you can't just do that in one version) but also Sword/Shield + DLC and Legends Arceus

And when it finally came time for them to battle, Chandler wiped the floor with the rest of them, it wasn't even close

It was so one-sided that it wasn't fun for the rest of them

Chandler sees this and starts to feel bad, she knows that she overdoes things sometimes, especially when her pride is on the line

She thinks about toning it down so they're on a more even playing field, but she doesn't think her fiancees would have fun winning if they knew that she was essentially allowing them to win

So instead on a lazy day she sits down with them and explains the basics of competitive battling, that way they'll all be on an even playing field

It works, and now when they battle together there's a chance for any of them to win

Now I'm just gonna go over some of their favorites about pokemon

Chandler

Game: B2W2, she loves the PWT and the strategy needed to beat the Champion's Cup

Pokemon: Blaziken, when she played ORAS she fell in love with Mega Blaziken, Speed Boost, and just how good it was

Part about Pokemon: Definitely strategy, its what drew her into the franchise in the first place. She loves trying out new and different strategies, and follows the VCG to keep up to date with all the newest ideas being put out

Duke

Game: USUM, it was the last game to have the National Dex, and so it was the game to contain the most pokemon in it

Pokemon: Sceptile, she just thinks that it's really cool. Plus its a lizard, and she loves lizards and has tried to convince Chandler to let her get a Madagascar Giant Day Gecko

Chandler can barely stand the snake so there's no way in hell that she will ever agree to getting a gecko, plus they're really creepy

Part about Pokemon: Collecting/Catching Pokemon, she loves completing Pokedexes, and its why she was so upset when she found out about dexit, there was less to collect and evolve

Mac

Game: XY, it was her first game, and even if it isn't the best game in the series, it holds a lot of nostalgia for her

Pokemon: Ampharos, she loves the entire line

She thinks Mareep is just sooooo cute, he's a tiny little sheep and he's so flufffffffy

She had one on her first ever playthough team and she was able to get a mega stone for it so it could mega evolve

She thinks the mega is just so ridiculous and it's a dragon?? but that's why she loves it so much

Plus, one of the first gifts Duke ever got for her when they started their relationship was a Mareep plush (Chandler gave her some pointers on what Mac would like)

She keeps it at a place of honor on her shelf and often sleeps with it

Part of Pokemon: Bonding with the Pokemon, she loves all the little minigames like Refresh and Amie where you can brush and pet and feed your pokemon

And even though she knows they're just lines of code, she does feel like she bonds with her Pokemon as she goes along a journey with them

Veronica

Game: SV, she has fond memories of her and Mac playing it when it came out, memories which she treasures dearly

Pokemon: Blastoise, to her its a perfect pokemon. It's simple yet effective, its a cute turtle that becomes a big turtle with freakin cannons on its back

Part of Pokemon: The interconnectivity. She loves battling and trading with her fiancees and just being able to bond with them over it, its something they can all do together that they all enjoy

Just kidding, she loves the cards

She is fucking addicted to opening cards, the Heathers have to drag her away from the card section every time they go to the store

JD enables it, him and Veronica will go buy packs and slushies and just sit and open them

She has boxes and boxes of commons sitting in her room that she refuses to get rid of

[z2z-gaming-and-random-art-ai]

Console Fighting Games of 1993 - 1995 - Compilation

Compilation of Fighting games released on consoles between 1993 and 1995 this compilation features.

Console Fighting Games of 1993 - 00:00 3 Count Bout, Aa Harimanada, American Gladiators, Art of Fighting, Battle Master - Kyuukyoku no Senshi-tachi, Best of the Best Championship Karate, Blackhole Assault, Boxing Legends of the Ring, Chavez, Chavez II, Clay Fighter, Dragon The Bruce Lee Story, Dragon Ball Z - Super Butouden, Dragon Ball Z - Super Butouden 2, Eternal Champions, Fatal Fury, Fatal Fury 2, Greatest Heavyweights, Masters of Combat, Mortal Kombat, Ranma 1/2 Hard Battle, Riddick Bowe Boxing, Samurai Showdown, Street Fighter II Champion Edition, Street Fighter II Turbo, Strip Fighter, Super Fire Pro Wrestling III Final Bout, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Tournament Fighters, Tsuppari Ōzumō Heisei Ban, Tuff E Nuff, Ultra Seven, Ultraman, World Heroes and World Heroes 2, WWF King of the Ring, WWF Royal Rumble, WWF WrestleMania Steel Cage Challenge, Zen Nihon Pro Wrestling and Zen Nihon Pro Wrestling Dash Sekai Saikyō Tag.

Console Fighting Games of 1994 - 02:57:24 Advanced V.G., Aggressors of Dark Kombat, Art of Fighting 2, Ballz 3D Fighting at its Ballziest, Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon S Jogai Ranto!? Shuyaku Sodatsusen, Brutal Paws of Fury, Clay Fighter 2 Judgement Clay, Clay Fighter Tournament Edition,  Cosmic Carnage, Double Dragon V The Shadow Falls, Dragon Ball Z Buyu Retsuden, Dragon Ball Z Idainaru Son Goku Densetsu, Dragon Ball Z Super Butoden 3, Fighters History Dynamite, Hammerlock Wrestling, Hana no Keiji Kumo no Kanata ni, Kakuto Hao, Densetsu Algunos, Kart Fighter, Kasumi Ninja, Kido Butoden G Gundam, King of the Monsters 2, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Osu!! Karate Bu, Power Instinct, Rose of the Robots, Samurai Showdown II, Seifuku Densetsu Pretty Fighter, Shaq Fu, Street Fighter II Turbo, Super Punch Out!, Super Wrestle Angels, Taekwon-Do, Ranma 1/2 Chogi Ranbu-hen, The King of Fighters 94, Totsugeki Kikan (Karakuri) Megadasu!!,  Twin Goddesses, Ultraman Powered, Way of the Warrior, WCW SuperBrawl Wrestling, World Heroes 2 Jet, WWF Rage in the Cage, WWF Raw, Yu Yu Hakusho, Yu Yu Hakusho - Makyou Tōitsusen and Yu Yu Hakusho 2 Kakuto no Sho.

Console Fighting Games of 1995 - 05:46:19 Asuka 120% Maxima BURNING Fest, Ballz The Director's Cut, Battle Arena Toshinden, Battle Arena Toshinden 2, Battle Arena Toshinden Remix, Battle Monsters, Battle Tycoon, Brutal Unleashed Above the Claw, Chō Aniki Bakuretsu Rantōden, Criticom, Dark Legend, Double Dragon, Dragon Ball Z Shin Butōden, Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Battle 22, Eternal Champions Challenge from the Dark Side, Fatal Fury 3 Road to the Final Victory, Galaxy Fight Universal Warriors, Gokū Densetsu Magic Beast Warriors, Golden Axe The Duel, Justice League Task Force, Kabuki Ittōryōdan, Kabuki Klash, Killer Instinct, Makeruna! Makendō 2, Mighty Morphin Power Ranger The Fighting Edition, Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3, Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon S, Primal Rage, Saban's VR Troopers, Samurai Showdown III Blades of Blood, Savage Reign, Seifuku Densetsu Pretty Fighter X, Street Fighter Alpha Warriors' Dreams, Street Fighter the Movie, Super Fire Pro Wrestling Queen's Special, Tekken, The King of Fighters '95, Ultra Vortek, Virtua Fighter Remix, Virtua Fighter, Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer, WeaponLord, World Heroes Perfect, Yū Yū Hakusho Final Makai Saikyō Retsuden and Zero Divide

For the Individual videos for each fighting game releases across 1993 to 1995 check out the following playlists.

Console Fighting Games of 1993 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFJOZYl1h1CFcKSo9Eglrv2NFDHAqNDRi

Console Fighting Games of 1994 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFJOZYl1h1CF-R5w4NujQcYo8cCcOMHYv

Console Fighting Games of 1995 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFJOZYl1h1CEUiZn8FlwHoMcwoOzUqchX

For Other Compilation videos check out this playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFJOZYl1h1CEjFei9KXJ8xDIChQB8WLJd

[merilleart]

Road Rage, digital art, MS Paint 3D

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Fic authors self rec! When you get this, reply with your favorite five fics that you've written, then pass on to at least five other writers. Let’s spread the self-love 💗 (i don't know if you do these sorts of chain-letter things, or if you'd prefer not to, but for my part i do like to know which of their works a given author is especially hype on, so consider this an opportunity to gush!)

Thank you for the ask! Ooh I'm happy to be tagged/sent chain-letter things, though sometimes I might I miss one or take a while to answer. Ok so I’ve been going back and forth over this for a few weeks, because I’ve written far more than I ever thought I would and it’s really, really hard to pick favourites!

I’m really sorry for the delay, but here are 5 of my Sandman fic self recs:

Baiting the Trap – Corintheus oneshot. I feel like this one was almost a given, it’s the fic that started it all, and as much as I remember spending weeks and weeks agonising over whether to post it I had a lot of fun writing it. Still the fic I’m most known for I think! I feel a little self-conscious recommending my own work (and to be honest I spent far too long trying to word a description of this fic!) but this is essentially Dream choosing not to destroy the Corinthian after the Convention. Think Dream deigning to play a game of 3D chess with his nightmare for the very first time, but in a sexy way, and the Corinthian thinking he’s winning right up to the final move…also in a sexy way.

Deliverance – Corintheus again, currently 5/6 chapters. Season one AU where the Corinthian’s curiosity gets the better of him and he visits Dream while he’s trapped by Burgess and ends up breaking him out. He’s quite pissed off about it too. We get a love confession, a trip to the Dreaming, and then a Corintheus version of Dream’s quest to retrieve his tools. A little bit soft, a little bit angsty, with the Corinthian’s unique mix of love, rage and possessiveness shining through in varying degrees. I almost didn’t rec this as it’s incomplete but I am very very fond of it! The last chapter is very nearly finished, I just need to sit down and really work through it.

Astronomers – Lucienne/Dream oneshot. A ficlet based on a prompt from @bobbole. Soft and sweet, filled with mutual devotion. I adore the relationship between these two and there are some fascinating parallels I’d been itching to explore. I think they are the same flavour of workaholic just in different species—both proud characters with incredible dedication to the Dreaming, and to each other, and I wanted to capture the intimacy of their relationship. The sheer depth to it is portrayed so well in the show. Ahh I need to write more for them!

Lead the Way – Orpheus & Dream, one of two one shots I’ve written for them and it was very hard to choose! This was another fantastic prompt from bobbole. It’s a human AU where Dream is teaching Orpheus how to cross the road, which can be very daunting to a child. Sweet family fluff, Dream’s meticulous approach to even the simplest of things. This one is very special to me because it’s inspired by a real memory from my childhood, so I hope you enjoy it if you do give it a read! I really wish I could draw because the image of little Orpheus holding Dream’s hand as they wait to cross the road is adorable.

A slow advancing tide – let’s end on more Corintheus shall we! 4/4 chapters, a gift for @aisalynn. 5+1 fic where either the Corinthian or Dream end up nearly unconscious while in the others company. It definitely has some of my favourite prose, as well as exploring one of my favourite tropes. The Corinthian all relaxed and dazed flirting with Dream after a punishment? Dream high af for (spoilery) reasons and refusing to keep his hands to himself? So much fun to write! I always love scenarios where I can explore how powerful characters act in moments of vulnerability, though anyone whose read my work probably knows my approach to it tends to be unexpected.

Again, thank you for the ask!! This has definitely reminded me how lucky I am to have such incredible friends who've sent me such amazing prompts (though I’ve also got a fair few still unfinished, which I feel really bad about because I love writing for prompts and you’ve all been so kind to indulge me!). It’s been a bit of a slow year, but hopefully picking up a bit now.

If you’ve read these already then I hope you enjoyed them <3 and if you haven’t then I hope you enjoy any that interest you :)

[redsbrainrot]

An extremely controversial ranking of Mariokart 8’s 95 courses.

I know there’s 96 but I’ve missed one and can’t figure out for the life of me which one it was. Please help.

Wii rainbow road - nostalgic banger, made easier in this game tho

3DS rainbow road - fucking beautiful, was my number 1 but wii just had a special place in my heart

Big blue - a masterpiece

Mount wario - another masterpiece

Coconut mall - let down by its remakes but still a classic

Maple treeway - pumpkin spice latte

Waluigi stadium - it’s fucking waluigi stadium

Daisy circuit - a beautiful and classic course

Sunshine airport - the star cup in 8 is just the best cup

DK’s snowboard cross - prefer Wii’s but I still love it nonetheless

Waluigi pinball - DS had me in a chokehold

Daisy cruiser - mesmerising

Squeaky clean spirit - probably the best new course out the whole pack

Bowser’s castle 3 - simple but fucking amazing

Bowser’s castle - a banger

Mute city - speed

DK mountain - why are the turns harder to pull off in 8

Peach gardens - was my favourite as a 6 year old

Excitebike arena - carnage

DK Jungle - the great banana

Dolphin shoals - George Michael

Electrodrome - boing

Singapore speedway - shiny

Moonview highway - wii nostalgia

Merry mountain - um overhated it’s fucking Xmas themed

Wario stadium - again, loved it on DS and 8 did it justice as a remake

Koopa cape - the most butchered wii remake

Rosalina’s ice world - SUPER OVERHATED IDC I LOVE IT THE MUSIC WAS BEAUTIFUL IN 8 DEFINITELY A STEP UP FROM 3DS SUCK MY DICK

Royal raceway - pretty pink

Yoshi valley - playing this with noobs is the best

Melody motorway - 3DS nostalgia

Grumble volcano - meh

Mushroom gorge - best on wii

64 rainbow road - meh, still fun

Wario’s goldmine - prefer it on 8 cause wii was just rage inducing

SNES rainbow road - shroom high

Shy guy falls - mew woosh

Kalimari desert - meh

Piranha plant cove - ooh pretty :0

Hyrule Circuit - dun duuuun dun dun dun dun dun duuuuun

Cloudtop cruise - meh

Mario circuit - can’t even remember which one this was

Toad harbour - used to love it but now I get bored

Yoshi’s island - never played it so don’t really care

Boo lake - good remake

Tick tock clock - got bored of this one

Cheep cheep beach - loved it on DS

Vancouver velocity - music is alright

Mario kart stadium - boring

Ribbon road - pretty good (would swap rankings but I cba)

Rainbow Road 8 - I wanna like it but it’s just so meh

Moo moo meadows - fight me

Piranha plant pipeway - alright I guess

Baby park - mehhhhhhhh

Mario circuit DS - mehhhhhhhh

Alpine pass - done dirty

Sydney sprint - eh

Toad circuit - get fucked

Sweet sweet canyon - cool aesthetic lame ass gameplay

Paris promenade - alright

Choco mountain - overhyped

Thwomp ruins - not keen

Mario circuit - again I don’t know which one this is

Sherbet land - no

Snow land - no

Koopa city - I like the vibe but I hate it online

Animal crossing - mEh

Riverside park - a let down

Donut plains 3 - heheheheheb 69

Athens dash - alright

Bangkok rush - mEh

New York Minute - eh?

Berlin Byways - music is good but it’s boring

Tokyo blur - for Tokyo this sucks

Toad’s turnpike - womp womp

Water park - water who

Twisted mansion - just put luigi’s mansion in instead and we’ll all be happy

Madrid drive - this comes up like 50 times online and I hate it

Sunset wilds - boring

Dry dry desert - I hate the desert ones

Ice ice outpost - wouldn’t pick it

Super bell subway - liked it at first but it got old quickly

Wild woods - sick of it

Sky High Sunday - an eyesore

LA laps - not enough shit

Shroom bridge - had enough shit

Sky garden - let down

London loop - easy, boring

Rome avanti - the city tracks just flop huh

Ninja hideaway - I HATE IT I HA IT HATE IT

Mario circuit 3 - why is this in every game

Amsterdam drift - I hate the dutch

Dragon driftway - I cant stand it

Bone dry dunes - worst track ever

Cheeseland - wait no, this is. I hate cheese land. It makes me feel sick. I’m lactose intolerant but I love cheese. But I hate cheese land. Whenever anyone picks it I officially hate them as much as I hate this course. Kill it. Burn it. Erase it. Get rid of it.

[ask-everafteracademy]

best driver

Ezra: A+, very alert, displays good judgement and reaction times

Arin: A, very attentive and understands the rules of the road, but sometimes too cautious/courteous

MMC: A, just because he’s gay doesn’t mean he can’t drive. is often the designated driver because someone has to be

Nora: A, always stays 5mph below the speed limit but otherwise very good. definitely read the driver’s manual from cover to cover and passed her road test on the first try. still prefers her broom though—it’s hard to beat movement in 3D and a lack of need for fuel!

Abel: A, great! occasionally road rages at other drivers who clearly did not read the manual. in another life, would be the most amazing tractor driver ever.

Darla: A, as with everything

Lucas: A-, occasionally hasty or inattentive but otherwise pretty good. he finds it very different from riding a horse (so much less tactile) but way faster, which he appreciates. if they lived in a more urban area, MMC would be trying very hard to keep him from getting a motorcycle, which he calls “death on wheels”

Omar: A-, great, would probably do Uber if he lived in a more urban area

Jo: B, not bad! would probably get distracted taking in the sights, at least at first

Lavinia: doesn’t drive. Ezra got her RV into the forest for her. would be a B if she did though

FMC: C, speed demon

[spinningbuster98]

Mega Man X7 Ending

Ladies and gentlemen: it’s July 17th.

Today officially marks Mega Man X7′s 20th anniversary, as the game originally came out in Japan exactly 20 years ago today!

And what better way to celebrate than to finally put an end to this trainwreck of a game!

The first of the final stages, Palace Road, is one of the slowest, most awkward autoscrollers you’ll ever play!

Not only is it slow due to X7′s natural sluggishness, but the camera also does a miserable job at showing you incoming obstacles, enemies and bottomless pits, meaning that you pretty much have to avoid dashing otherwise you  ight just find yourself falling off a cliff and even then you will ram into enemies coming from offscreen more times than you can count. So we’re off to a great start already!

And then we have the final stage: The Crimson Palace

I dunno if you have noticed but this video is almost an hour long

About 90% of that time is spent in the Crimson Palace

It’s not that the level design is particularily awful, Sure it’s bad but nothing too out of the ordinary for this game

It’s just that it keeps going on

And on

And on

And OOOOOOOOOON

This level has the same issue as Gate’s second stage in X6 in that it keeps going even after the first boss battle

The fight against Red is one of the worst, if not THE worst boss fight in Mega Man history

You have to keep track of him as he teleports around this arena made up of platforms over a bottomless pit, as the camera makes no attempt at focusing on him, while you have to deal with X7′s controls and hit detection/boxes, making jumping precisely on those platforms a goddamn chore AND you also have to avoid his fake clones.

This fight is absolutely shit (and it’s shit that drags too, he’s got a lot of health) because you’re not actually fighting Red, you’re effectively fighting the camera and the controls.

The only boss fights that come close are those from Legends 1, and even then I’m generally more forgiving to those because

1) It’s an early PS1 game and issues with the camera and controls in 3D games were standard back then

2) Mega Man Juno may be a piece of shit but he’s not a piece of shit that you have to fight over a fucking bottomless pit!

And then the level keeps going through another series of boring and awkward platforming sections

Then we reach the boss rush

Credit where it’s due: the room is very creepy and atmospheric and the fact that the teleporters look like graves is really apt for this context

But fucking hell man!

I spent 20 minutes on this boss rush alone!

20 MINUTES!

All because X7′s bosses are just so fucking tanky and their weaknesses are mostly worthless against them!

This is the absolute worst boss rush I have ever seen

20 minutes!

I could probably beat Eggmanland in less time! And that’s a whole stinking level!!!

And then we get to Sigma and every time he says “That’s right, folks!” and “Fellas” I’m expecting the Loony Toones logo to pop up around him

His first phase is nothing fancy

His second phase is another travesty due to, again, forcing you to platform in 3D over a bottomless pit with these controls

Luckily even if you get a game over here you just restart the second phase

I used to rage hard here but then I discovered on the Internet that he’s really weak to the charged version of Splash Warfly’s weapon. Whatever, so long as it gets the job done

The final cutscene changes depending on the character that dealt the final blow to Sigma

In X’s ending we can see that he hasn’t learned a goddamn thing and he’s still bitching about Axl using violence to deal with Mavericks, he even sounds arrogant when he says that “You can’t train someone to become a hunter like me”. Wonderful

Axl’s ending is a continuation of X’s in a way:

Zero’s ending on the other end is just a shallow tie-in with the Zero series (which was a thing by this point)

Was he just...napping while standing up...? Do robots need to sleep? I mean in X4′s intro he’s also sleeping and dreaming but he’s in a capsule so I assumed he was also charging up his batteries or maybe undergoing light maintenance or something. Then again in the Zero series we do see that Reploids have normal beds in their rooms so.... meh who gives a shit, certainly not the developers at this point

Happy Birthday Mega Man X7!!!

[kongou100pai]

Crash Bandicoot: o mascote que entrou girando no PS1 e saiu chutando sua sanidade

Antes de Nathan Drake, a Naughty Dog era a fábrica de ódio disfarçada de joguinho fofo. E o Crash 1 é a prova viva de que os anos 90 tinham gráficos adoráveis e dificuldade estilo "vai jogar com o capeta mesmo".

🐾 Gameplay? Você corre, pula, gira, morre. Repete. É um plataformer tecnicamente “3D”, mas os níveis são tão retos que você se sente numa esteira rolante mortal. A câmera fixa te trai o tempo todo: profundidade? Nunca nem vi. O pulo precisa ser medido com precisão cirúrgica — tipo assim, se você pisar 1 pixel fora da caixa, o abismo te engole sem piedade.

E sim, o hitbox do Crash é um dos grandes vilões do jogo. Parece que o chão é feito de sabão, e o Crash tem o tornozelo mais frágil da história dos games.

🧠 História? Crash é um bandicoot modificado geneticamente por um cientista megalomaníaco (Cortex), foge do laboratório, e parte numa jornada pra salvar a namorada e dar giratória em tudo que se move. É o enredo mais simples do mundo — mas também: quem precisa de roteiro quando o desafio é sobreviver ao pulo da ponte?

📦 Design de fases? As fases são deslumbrantes pra época. Coloridas, variadas, com selvas, castelos, templos e pontes de madeira traidoras (alô, The High Road). Mas o design é sádico. Você precisa quebrar todas as caixas sem morrer uma vez pra conseguir 100% numa fase. Isso em 1996. Na era do memory card de 15 blocos.

🎧 Som? A trilha sonora é deliciosamente tribal, divertida, marcada por percussão e efeitos sonoros caricatos. A cara dos anos 90.

📉 Críticas? — Dificuldade desequilibrada: algumas fases parecem feitas pra te punir por tentar se divertir. — Controles escorregadios em plataforma precisa = receita pra rage quit. — Câmera fixa envelheceu mal — e isso foi suavizado no remake (N. Sane Trilogy), mas o trauma ficou.

Crash Bandicoot é o mascote que te acolhe com um sorriso e um ‘woah’, e logo depois te empurra no buraco só pra rir da sua cara. Uma joia da nostalgia, feita com carinho — e um certo sadismo.

Nota: 4/5

[buggyyyyyy]

Self-Driving Cars: The Future of Transportation

Self-driving cars, also known as autonomous vehicles (AVs), are no longer just a futuristic concept but are rapidly becoming a reality. With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and sensor technology, self-driving cars promise to revolutionize the transportation industry. In this article, we'll explore how self-driving cars work, their benefits, challenges, and what the future holds for this transformative technology.

How Do Self-Driving Cars Work?

Self-driving cars use a combination of sensors, cameras, radar, and AI to perceive their environment and navigate safely. Here's a breakdown of the key technologies that make self-driving cars possible:

Sensors and Cameras: These are the eyes of the vehicle. They detect objects, obstacles, and road conditions. Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors emit laser beams to create a 3D map of the car's surroundings, while cameras capture visual information.

Radar: Radar systems measure the distance and speed of surrounding objects. This is crucial for adaptive cruise control and collision avoidance.

AI and Machine Learning: AI algorithms process the data collected by sensors and cameras to make decisions in real time. Machine learning models are trained on vast amounts of data to recognize patterns, predict potential hazards, and navigate roads safely.

GPS and Mapping: High-precision GPS and detailed mapping provide the vehicle with accurate location data. Combined with AI, these systems help the car follow a route and adjust to real-time traffic conditions.

Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication: This technology allows the car to communicate with other vehicles, traffic lights, and infrastructure to enhance safety and efficiency.

Benefits of Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving cars offer numerous benefits that could transform transportation and urban life:

Enhanced Safety: One of the most significant advantages of self-driving cars is their potential to reduce traffic accidents caused by human error, which accounts for approximately 94% of all road accidents. Autonomous vehicles can react faster than humans, reduce risky behaviors (like distracted or impaired driving), and operate with 360-degree awareness.

Increased Mobility: Self-driving cars can provide mobility solutions for people who cannot drive, such as the elderly, disabled, or visually impaired. They can also improve public transportation options in underserved areas.

Reduced Traffic Congestion: Autonomous vehicles can communicate with each other to optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and minimize the need for traffic signals. This could lead to shorter commute times and less road rage.

Environmental Benefits: Autonomous vehicles can be optimized for fuel efficiency, reducing carbon emissions. The rise of electric self-driving cars can further decrease the transportation sector's environmental impact.

Economic Opportunities: The self-driving car industry is expected to create numerous jobs and economic opportunities, from software development to new business models like autonomous ride-sharing services.

Challenges Facing Self-Driving Cars

While the benefits of self-driving cars are promising, several challenges must be addressed before widespread adoption:

Safety and Reliability: Ensuring that self-driving cars can handle all driving conditions, including adverse weather, complex urban environments, and unexpected road hazards, is a significant challenge. Even a minor software glitch could have severe consequences.

Regulation and Legal Issues: Developing a regulatory framework that governs the use of self-driving cars is complex. Questions about liability in accidents, data privacy, and cybersecurity must be addressed to gain public trust.

Public Acceptance: Many people are skeptical or fearful of autonomous vehicles, particularly regarding safety and loss of control. Building public trust through transparent communication, education, and gradual implementation is crucial.

Infrastructure Requirements: For self-driving cars to operate efficiently, cities may need to upgrade infrastructure, such as road signs, traffic lights, and dedicated lanes. This could require significant investment and time.

Ethical Considerations: Autonomous vehicles must be programmed to make split-second decisions in potentially life-threatening situations. The ethical implications of these decisions, such as who is prioritized in an unavoidable accident, are complex and controversial.

The Future of Self-Driving Cars

The future of self-driving cars is both exciting and uncertain. Several trends and developments are shaping the trajectory of this technology:

Continued Technological Advancements: Advances in AI, machine learning, and sensor technology will continue to improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of self-driving cars. Research in quantum computing could further enhance the computational power needed for real-time decision-making.

Partnerships and Collaborations: Automakers, tech companies, and governments are increasingly collaborating to develop self-driving car technology. Partnerships like those between Waymo and Volvo or Tesla's in-house developments highlight the industry's collaborative nature.

Regulatory Developments: Governments worldwide are beginning to establish regulations and guidelines for the testing and deployment of self-driving cars. These regulatory frameworks will be crucial in determining the pace and scale of adoption.

Deployment in Specific Use Cases: In the near term, self-driving cars will likely be deployed in specific use cases, such as ride-sharing services, delivery vehicles, or in controlled environments like campuses and industrial sites. This phased approach allows for gradual adoption and refinement of the technology.

Impact on Urban Planning and Lifestyle: Widespread adoption of self-driving cars could lead to significant changes in urban planning and lifestyle. Cities might be redesigned to accommodate autonomous vehicles, reduce parking needs, and prioritize pedestrian and cyclist safety. This could lead to more green spaces and a better quality of life in urban areas.

Economic and Social Impact: The self-driving car revolution will have far-reaching economic and social impacts. It could disrupt traditional car ownership models, create new business opportunities in ride-sharing and delivery, and change how people commute and travel. However, it could also lead to job displacement in sectors like trucking and taxi services.

Conclusion

Self-driving cars represent a major technological breakthrough with the potential to transform transportation as we know it. While significant benefits like enhanced safety, increased mobility, and reduced traffic congestion are promising, several challenges must be addressed for widespread adoption. These include ensuring safety and reliability, establishing regulatory frameworks, gaining public trust, upgrading infrastructure, and addressing ethical considerations. As technology continues to evolve, self-driving cars will likely become an integral part of our future, reshaping how we travel, commute, and interact with urban environments. By staying informed and engaged with these developments, businesses, policymakers, and individuals can better prepare for a future where self-driving cars are the norm.

[lewisibarra1512]

31 Days of Mega Drive Hits - A 35th Anniversary of the Console

Update 1 Sept 2024 12:00 PM PST - The event has concluded. Thanks for partaking!

To celebrate the 35th anniversary on the exact month the Mega Drive got launched in North America, I've compiled a set of games that were released for the console. This should help me get through 31 days while patiently waiting for Universal Parks to complete building Epic Universe in time right before I reach my money saving challenge goal.

Here's the list of games circa 1989 - 1998:

• Altered Beast (1 August) • Golden Axe (2 August) • Columns (3 August) • Ecco the Dolphin (4 August) • Sonic the Hedgehog (5 August) • ToeJam and Earl (6 August) • Thunder Force IV (7 August) • Kid Chameleon (8 August) • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (9 August) • Road Rash II (10 August) • Streets of Rage 2 (11 August) • Ranger X (12 August) • Jungle Strike (13 August) • Rocket Knight Adventures (14 August) • Jurassic Park (15 August) • Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master (16 August) • Gunstar Heroes (17 August) • Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole (18 August)* • Eternal Champions (19 August) • Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Knuckles (20 August) • Mickey Mania (21 August) • Earthworm Jim (22 August) • Shining Force II (23 August)* • Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (24 August) • Ristar (25 August) • Crusader of Centy (26 August) • Mega Bomberman (27 August) • Vectorman (28 August) • Comix Zone (29 August) • Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (30 August) • Frogger (31 August)

Once each day is cleared, I will cross off the game I finished checking out as longplays alone. Won't be long for me to pass the time!

Please note this list does not include the majority of Mortal Kombat, as the rights have been shifted to Warner Bros. Discovery Games. It also does not contain Dr. Robotnik and his Mean Bean Machine nor Sonic Spinball, so I apologize in advance if it does not meet up the standards. In addition, no Nowhere-in-Particular exclusive games are present. Just wanted to set the record straight.

*I also want to verify I'm only going to check out the endings of both Landstalker and Shining Force II since both are extremely huge to go through the entire progress.

That's all for now. Happy 35th anniversary! :)

[charcherry-weekly]

Charcherry Weekly - Issue 206

Hello everyone! Mage of Light Nick Card here! Let's get this show on the road!

Its Tough Being a Gamer

On thursday, your dear newsletter writer joined a number of skilled volunteers to the game room in the Region of Immersion and Entertainment, on the Land of DownLoadable Content and Challenges. Together, we proceeded to play a number of scrambled games in order to return the misplaced data to the correct places, for the sake of repairing the pokedex database. In addition to yours truly, who played A Short Hike, there was also Rogue of Heart Charles who played Pokemon Emerald and Yu-Gi-Oh! Ultimate Masters: WCT 2006, Witch of Heart Cyrus who played two different rhythm games, Muse Dash and Project Diva Megamix+, Seer of Space K who played Undertale, Ceda Cedovich, who played Super Mario 64 and DOOM II, and a few others, who had Paper Mario, Duke Nukem 3D, and SMZ3 to tackle.

As it turned out, the health risks of quick swapping between games are apparently minimal, with only the average effects of playing games for extended periods of time. Your dear newsletter writer however, spent much of the day yesterday trying to configure the setup for their game, which as it turned out, just needed to have up to date fresh files for it to connect properly. At one point I left the facility to blow off some steam and ended up fighting some underlings for grist and booncoins in the adjacent Region of Tile Sliding and Memory. I managed to locate a tile that had a minimart located on it, so I bought a handful of snacks before making my way back to the game room.

After watching the progress of some of the other participants who had their external screens on, I resumed troubleshooting for my own. It was only after spending a tender moment with someone dear to me that I was able to get the game fixed and connected enough to play. Perhaps love is more important than I thought it was before... After a few hours of playing my assigned game, I spent more quality time with them, eventually returning home.

Overall, despite everything, it was a good day to get out of the house. Its likely that the archipelago protocol will continue for at least a week or two, depending upon how long it takes for us to clear our games together.

Samm is back!

The other day, Page of Mind Samm received an emergency surgery that required a skilled heart player and a few magical containment artifacts. Further details of this operation will not be published for the sake of patient confidentiality, but what can be said is that the surgery was a success and Samm and has returned home with her loving husband, Page of Rage Jovin. It is unknown when she will resume work on Grass 3 or her occasional noodle stand, but that will need to be her own decision.

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This week’s known market stands in Desertia Town:

DTA train ticket stand

Katie’s potion stand (Not available to plitlanders due to regulations, available to all others however)

shinyjiggly pokesnacks stand

Brae's produce stall: - Potted vegetables - Jarred vegetables - Various jams - Hisuian herbs (medicinal leek, pep-up plant, king's leaf)

Novelty Frog Figurine Stand

Traditional Shop: - Rope, Silk (50 feet) (10 gp) - Lamp (10 gp) - String or twine (50 ft.) (1 cp) - Hammock (1 sp) - Compass (10 gp)

I think that does it. The issue that Charles found in the train tunnel the other week still needs to be investigated (though much slower manual construction is continuing there), and the weather's been calming down a little, though its still relatively hot at peak hours in Unity. Meanwhile, between lending my hand in the game room and my library work, I've begun working on a short flash animation slated to be shorter than a minute. Here's to hoping it can be finished soon! https://letssosl.boards.net/thread/443/charcherry-weekly-issue-206

[rustymojo]

Road Rage Rampage Development - week 9

We are another week in to developing Road Rage Rampage and it is going well! What we are trying to Achieve! Through the use of GDevelop we have been trying to make the game a little more immersive and visually appealing compared to our initial top down idea! The goal has been to make the game slightly 3D, with the camera position above and slightly behind the Player, providing some more chaotic realism whilst still hitting that arcade feel. Something We have Learned! This game has been such an educational journey after our asteroids attempt! We are learning the importance of balancing progressive challenge and key rewards that ensure the player grows their skills, but without absolute chaos and anything too difficult that might make them quit. We have been experimenting with different difficulty levels and discussing how to make a more "progressive" system to ensure a sense of accomplishment, yet encouraging the urge to push themselves! Setting/Style We have been really loving the use of flat colours along with combinations of colours that a player might consider "dangerous", such as reds and oranges. This inspiration has led to design ideas of apocalyptic stretches of orange desert that the player drives through. It really gives a feel of death, danger and desolation all the while being vibrant!

Source: Gemini, caption: Car on post-apocalyptic highway, orange theme

Other News! On another Note, Assessment two was a One Page and One Sheet on our asteroid Game. It was amazing to distill our game into its most essential parts that helped the viewer visualise our goal and draw attention to our upcoming Game. We believe we were able to get the core gameplay and vibe of our asteroid game down and detailed enough that someone could easily rebuild it themselves, but simple enough that anyone could understand the potential Gameplay! - see below!

Source: GDevelop

[audiofictioncouk]

New Fiction Podcasts - 17th February (Part 2)

Secret Handshake Productions Audio Drama Milwaukee-based audio production company providing radio entertainment for all ages. https://audiofiction.co.uk/show.php?id=20240128-02 RSS: https://feed.ausha.co/n593JcRY1VrM

Murder, We Spoke Audio Drama Murder, We Spoke is a fictional, true crime narrative series. For nine episodes, Tantrum East Theatre tells the story of the Murder, We Spoke podcast trio — Bernie, Paula, and Cres. The three women are on a journey to become podcasting legends. The Murder, We Spoke team has produced their true crime podcast for ten years. In that time, Bernie, Paula, and Cres gave their all to the podcast, but it was not enough. The true crime podcast market is saturated. But the trio’s thirst for fame is far too strong. As the trio chase their dreams of podcast superstardom, they slowly become more and more like the killers they cover. Murder, We Spoke is a podcast in a podcast in a podcast. The series dives into people’s obsession with true crime and satirizes the true crime culture. This dark comedy series asks listeners to consider, how far would they go for fame. https://audiofiction.co.uk/show.php?id=20240212-03 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2261589.rss

Wasteland Deliveries Audio Drama The story of a young UP-X delivery boy in the wastelands of the dystopic future. https://audiofiction.co.uk/show.php?id=20240211-05 RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/WastelandDeliveries/feed.xml

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Late Night Ludbridge Audio Drama I came into possession of some old CDs recently at a local car boot sale. They appear to contain snippets of an old Shropshire-based late-night local radio segment. Guy I got them from said they'd been with his family for years gathering dust. Said he was moving out of the area and needed to shift the things, I thought why not? Did my best to clean the audio up a bit, think they sound pretty cool, nice bit of history with a spooky twist! https://audiofiction.co.uk/show.php?id=20240214-02 RSS: https://media.rss.com/latenightludbridge/feed.xml

Rescuing Ravenstocke Audio Drama Feature-length, full-cast audio drama. While minding her friend George's apartment in London, artist/designer Ava's imagination is captured by an item in his collection of vintage TVs and radios: a mysterious 1930s Dieselpunk device known as the Ravenstocke Transopticator - and the tragic early death of its young inventor. https://audiofiction.co.uk/show.php?id=20240214-03 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/f227c6ec/podcast/rss

Naus do Arquivo Audio Drama O Naus do Arquivo é uma frota de navios arquivistas, encarregados de transportar documentos e registros entre portos. A carga principal de nossa embarcação são as histórias registadas em livros ou discos de gramofone. E temos de tudo: piratas no oceano, espiões salvando o mundo, romances impossíveis, samurais duelando pela honra... E de vez em quando, ao atracar o Naus, algumas aventuras são narradas em tabernas. Venha ouvir nossas histórias! https://audiofiction.co.uk/show.php?id=20240214-04 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/eddc0c10/podcast/rss

OMINOUS THRILL Audio Drama A full-cast dark fiction anthology of stories featuring characters driven by obsession, love, rage, and revenge clashing in the murky worlds of the supernatural and paranormal. Each episode is a new story created in stunning 3D spatial audio. https://audiofiction.co.uk/show.php?id=20240215-01 RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/ominousthrill

Road Trip! A Journey Across America Audio Drama Theb A Stard, host of America! The Podcast, and his producer, Tim, are taking a road trip across ever state to discover which state embodiment voted against Theb to be the Embodiment Of And Only Hope For America! Who could it have been?! Which state embodiments will we meet?! https://audiofiction.co.uk/show.php?id=20240215-02 RSS: https://www.launchpadone.com/feed/Road-Trip-A-Journey-Across-America

Story Mode Plus: Book 1 - Mars, The Earth, and Jackson. Audio Drama An interactive story, but the choice is not yours... Story Mode Plus is a new radio drama/play. Featuring a full cast and sound design, this narrative podcast follows it's inspiration from projects like "Alice Isn't Dead" "Archive 81" and the "Doctor Who: Radio Dramas" and combines their spirit of storytelling with the world of video gameplay streaming. Listen along as Jackson, a storytelling AI, weaves an intricate tale, set far in the distant future, inside the Habitation Domes of Mars. Confused? Tap play! You'll understand soon. https://audiofiction.co.uk/show.php?id=20240214-05 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/ef61e5a0/podcast/rss

The Council: Manifestation of Justice Audio Drama 1831 - In Antebellum Southampton, VA, fueled by hatred and absolute control, the whites remain oblivious to brewing unrest. Nat Turner, driven by a divine revelation, recruits Reagor Mills into his plan for freedom. With strategic plotting, Turner believes victory is certain! Their goals: seize freedom and Jerusalem. On Aug 23, 1831, facing destiny, will Nat Turner's slave army achieve the unthinkable, altering present reality? https://audiofiction.co.uk/show.php?id=20240215-03 RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/f1627cac/podcast/rss

Fries For The Lady Audio Drama Meet, a 28-year-old software engineer has lost his high school sweetheart Muskaan to a tragic accident. He has been devastated for almost 2 years now and his friends wish he finds or at least tries to find love again. They know he can never forget what happened, but they encourage him to learn to start living again, to move on with life and love even if there’s a hole in his heart forever. Rahul sets him up for a date with a friend of his wife. Kiara, a cute, pretty, confident and mature apparel designer finds herself attracted to Meet on their first date although he seems lost. He finds it tough to be on a date again and she understands his situation. They decide to think and decide if they want to meet again, although Meet hates to give her any hope when he clearly isn’t ready to move on. It’s when fate decides to help them and Meet finally starts to feel better around her that they really do start seeing each other. But the trauma Meet has gone through in the past doesn't make it any easy for them.  Kiara, who’s very mature and understanding, finds herself heartbroken and helpless at various times and Meet hates to do that to her. https://audiofiction.co.uk/show.php?id=20240215-04 RSS: https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/6244f5b5-c2fb-44f4-86cd-ab6b008158ba/d487eaa3-f7ac-492f-af8d-b1160056c89d/55913db2-6a30-4f56-b7a9-b11600608c73/podcast.rss

Dragon’s Rest Audio Drama Dragon’s Rest is a fiction podcast about the adventure behind the adventure. Set in the proverbial tavern where all great journeys get their start, the show flourishes as a half-hour comedic romp through the sword & sorcery genre. Each episode satirizes and homages fantasy tropes with our cast of lovable misfits. https://audiofiction.co.uk/show.php?id=20240215-05 RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/dragonsrestshow/feed.xml

Betrothed and Betrayed: A Good Society Actual Play Podcast Audio RPG A story of high society politics, intrigue, and romance, join us for a Regency era story following a pair of sisters from a struggling high society family, a nouveau-riche society up and comer, and a mysterious military man from Scotland. Will greed and duty win the day, or will love conquer all? https://audiofiction.co.uk/show.php?id=20240211-06 RSS: https://feeds.castos.com/zkdn7

Bed of Roses - The Witcher TTRPG Actual Play Audio RPG Witchers, Kings, Troubadours, Smiths, Doctors, Monsters, and More! The world is full of such people and creatures. But when folks go missing some among the larger group must rise to solve the mystery. Come join our band of professionals as they investigate a string of disappearances. Don't forget your silver and steel swords! https://audiofiction.co.uk/show.php?id=20240213-03 RSS: https://feeds.castos.com/pxxm1

Deception At Sea by Dr. Gwen West Gonzalez Murder Mystery Series Audio Drama National Geographic Archeologist Dr. Thomas St. John resurrects the investigation of the 1860 sunken slave ship, Claudia, in search of generational annulets that are recorded to have elements of supernatural powers and great wealth.  The four annulets: Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water, are connected by ancestry, which was lost at sea when two hundred slaves were drowned in a shipwreck over 160 years ago.  Dr. Thomas St. John is aware that anyone outside of the descendants who seeks possession of these annulets can result in deadly consequences. Instead, he devises a deceptive plan along with his partner, Lady Isis Jones, by convincing fourth and fifth-generation descendants to join them in a friendly voyager to recover the annulets in the Atlantic Ocean. To their surprise, their plan takes a deadly turn. https://audiofiction.co.uk/show.php?id=20240212-04 RSS: https://media.rss.com/westmediaentertainment/feed.xml

Swipe Left Audio Drama Follow Derek as he shares his stories of dating desperation while looking for love after back-to-back long-term relationship to his bestfriend, Jalen and their favorite bartender, Lia. https://audiofiction.co.uk/show.php?id=20240213-04 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2316439.rss