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No QB Kneel in EA’s Madden

December 10, 2018 By David Cutler

By: D.C. Cutler, U.S.A.

I’ve been playing EA Sports’ Madden for most of my life. It’s probably one of my favourite games. With each new edition, the graphics are enhanced and the speed increases. The game is so iconic, I can’t imagine gaming without Madden. Madden has been the go-to, two player game for most gamers; especially ones who love the NFL.

Several years ago, to make Madden more of a challenge, a friend, who I always played Madden with, thought it would be fun if we eliminated the option to QB Kneel. We kept losing close games to each other by using the QB Kneel offensive play when one of us was slightly ahead. It got kind of boring. And Madden is a lot of things, but boring shouldn’t be one of them.

source: EA Sports

When we removed the play option from our games, it made Madden even harder. When you got a comfortable lead, you couldn’t just sit on it and stop thinking about strategy. Fumbles and interceptions became more prevalent in the final minutes of a contest without the QB Kneel.

I started to not use the QB Kneel when I played single player Madden. It seems simple to just run the ball until the clock runs out, but when you’re playing a solid team on the most difficult setting, a fumble always seems to transpire. You quickly realise how important the QB Kneel is. I even tried throwing it. That was a mistake. The defences are too good to let a pass sail by, and if you miss your man, the clock stops.

Adding an extra bit of difficulty to a game that can already be a struggle isn’t wise, but if you want to get better at Madden, try it once. Even if your play with the Patriots or the Eagles, a fumble seems to always happen when you’re trying to run out the clock. I’ve even had easy field goals blocked with seconds left in the game. Playing without QB Kneels makes the urgency to score early even greater.

 

Filed Under: Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: DC Cutler, EA, EA Madden, EA Sports, Electronic Arts, Madden, Madden football, Madden NFL, NFL, NFL games, Old School, Retro Gaming, Sega Mega Drive, Video Games

2018 Reset C64 Craptastic 4KB Game Competition Results

October 11, 2018 By ausretrogamer

This year’s Reset C64 Craptastic 4KB Game Competition was a great success and we would like to thank all of the competitors for their participation and hard work. Also a big thank-you to the judges and competition sponsors: RGCD, Pond Software, Bitmap Books and Protovision.

Every single entry was produced in the spirit of the competition and contained humour, creative ideas, and a demonstration of amazing skills by the developers – which is exactly what Craptastic is all about! Alas, there has to be a winner (even though we are proud of all the entries) and this time it is Paul Koller for his amazing Conga 4096. The arena shooter, based on RGCD’s Pan Dimensional Conga Combat, is definitely a worthy winner and is an amazing achievement by Paul and unbelievable for a 4KB game!

The winner: Conga 4096 by Paul Koller

Judges’ comments and more details will be published in a special Craptastic Reset mini-issue which will be out soon. Until then, enjoy the games which can be downloaded from the 2018 Craptastic page, and congratulations again to all of the entrants.

PLACINGS

  1. Conga 4096 by Paul Koller (28.86)
  2. WTF by Misfit (26.71)
  3. Snake-a-Space (aka Molly) by Jamie & Molly Fuller, Wave Hero by Geir Straume (26.57)
  4. Chef Quest by Pond/Privy Software, Orbs by Raffaele Formato/Raffox (26.43)
  5. Dustin’ Pond/Privy Software (26.14)
  6. #2vABC by James (24.57)
  7. Kalle Kloakk 4k by Megastyle (24.43)
  8. Trump Tower by Megastyle (24)
  9. Endless Worlds by Derek, Mach-Tank by Malcontent (23.43)
  10. Space Poker by Karol Stasiak (23)
  11. Elevator Eric by Derek (21.43)
  12. Rabid Robots 4k by Richard Bayliss/Alf Yngve (21.14)
  13. Mind the Mines by Derek (21)
  14. Freaky Fish by Chris Page (20.43)
  15. Toxic by Richard Bayliss/Shaun Pearson (19.43)
  16. Memory Safe by Jamie Fuller (19.29)
  17. Parking Assist Chicken (PAC) by Goerp (17.58)
  18. 4kventure by Endurion (16.57)
  19. Sheeps! By Matthew Clarke (16.29)
  20. Roll Roll Roll by Cout (14)
  21. G7000 Racer by Igmar Coenen (13.71)
  22. I Found A Moon Rock In My Nose by Cout (12.57)
  23. Plunko by Cout (12.43)
  24. $100 Box by Cout (11.14)

Out of the comp: Shinobiden Gaiden by @_fou_lu.

Chef Quest

Dustin’

Snake-a-Space (aka Molly)

Orbs

Wave Hero

WTF

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Unkle K / Reset C64
Father, husband, teacher and retro gaming/computer enthusiast! Editor of Reset… C64 magazine.

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Filed Under: Announcements, Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: 000000, 2018 Reset C64 Craptastic 4KB Game Competition Results, 2018 Reset64 4KB Craptastic Game Competition, 2vABC, 333399, C64 craptastic game coding comp, C64 craptastic game comp, C64 game coding comp, Commodore 64, commodore 64 coding comp, Conga 4096, Craptastic, Kevin Tilley, Old School, Paul Koller, RESET, Reset C64, Reset C64 4KB Game Coding Competition, Reset C64 magazine, Reset64, Reset64 C64 magazine

80’s Arcade Video Games, Pinball and Mullets

September 26, 2018 By ausretrogamer

Ah the good old days of the 1980s, hanging out at our local arcade parlours with mates and our monster mullets!

Thanks heaps to We Are Diehards on Facebook for sharing this most awesome vid with us all – let the nostalgia ooze baby!


source: We Are Diehards via Facebook

 

Filed Under: History, Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: 1980, 1980s, 80, 80s, 80s arcade, 80’s pinball, Arcade, Asteroids, Atari, Atari Pong, Golden Age, History, mullets, old days, Old School, Pac-Man, pinball, Pole Position, Space Invaders, video, Video Games, we are diehards

Retro Gaming Rarity: SEGA Master System Store Demo Unit

September 21, 2018 By ausretrogamer

There are a few holy grail and rare items in the video gaming industry, and then there are those that are so rare that you probably didn’t even know they existed.

Well, it seems that this SEGA Master System Store Demo Unit on eBay falls in the category of ultra rare and an absolute holy grail! The seller has put up a considerable price tag on their auction, but we reckon it is totally justifiable, as they are being honest in their description and also opened to best offers.

This rarity is unique as there hasn’t been any precedent set before it – this is the first one we have encountered that is for sale which is in great working condition which also comes with very rare Master System demo game cartridges and cards!

It goes without saying that we would love this in our collection. How about you guys, do old gaming demo units interest you?

source: eBay Australia

 

Filed Under: History, Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: classic gaming, holy grail, Master System, Master System Store Unit, MasterSystem, Old School, Rare, rarity, Retro Gaming, retrogaming, Sega 8-bit, Sega 8bit, Sega Mark III, Sega Master System, SEGA Master System Store Demo Kiosk, SEGA Master System Store Demo Unit, SEGA Master System Store Kiosk, SEGA Master System Store Unit

Introducing the PlayStation Classic – with 20 Classic PS1 Games

September 19, 2018 By ausretrogamer

It was inevitable! After the success of Nintendo’s NES and SNES Classic Minis, of course Sony PlayStation were going to do the same.

In case you haven’t heard, come this December 3rd, there will be a cute little PlayStation Classic you can procure for USD$99.99/AUD$149 which will be pre-loaded with 20 classic PS1 games, including fan favourites Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3 and Wild Arms.

The new PlayStation Classic will be 45% smaller than the original PlayStation

For all Australian fans, the PlayStation Classic is available now via pre-order from JB Hi-Fi for $149.00. If you prefer EB Games, they will begin pre-orders on Thursday (September 20) from 9:00am. For more info, go here.


video source: PlayStation

image source: PlayStation

 

Filed Under: Announcements, Modern Gaming, Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: classic gaming, Final Fantasy VII, NES Classic Mini, Old School, Playstation, PlayStation Classic, PlayStation Classic Mini, PS Classic, PS1, PS1 Classic, PSX, PSX Classic, Retro Gaming, SNES Classic Mini, Sony, Sony PlayStation, Tekken 3, Wild Arms

The Largest Playable Game and Watch Device

September 7, 2018 By ausretrogamer

Cast your mind back to November last year when we told you about Dr Tom Tilley’s awesomely cool gigantic Nintendo Game & Watch Octopus game? No? Shame on you!

If you do recall Tom’s great creation, then you will be happy to know that the folks at Guinness World Records took note and have officially recognised Tom Tilley’s mega G&W Octopus game as the “Largest playable Game and Watch device”!

Tom’s feat will feature in the Guinness World Records: Gamer’s Edition 2019 at the start of the Retro Gaming section. Well done Tominator, all of us Australians (and fellow retro gamers around the world) are very proud of this achievement.

source: Guinness World Records

 

Filed Under: Announcements, Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: G&W, G&W Octopus, Game & Watch, game and watch, Guinness World Records, Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition 2019, Large Nintendo Game and Watch, Mega Nintendo Game & Watch Octopus, nintendo, Nintendo Game and Watch, Nintendo Game and Watch Octopus, Octopus, Old School, Retro Gamer, Retro Gaming

How to Win at Pac-Man

September 5, 2018 By ausretrogamer

Waka, waka, waka, wanna play Pac-Man like a champion? If you are sick of getting gobbled by Inky, Pinky, Blinky and Clyde, then check out this ‘how to play’ vid, as it will get ya playing for hours instead of minutes!

This guide basically teaches you how to play two of Pac-Man’s maze patterns (there are three officially, but two are 99% the same as each other). So what are you waiting for, go and munch some dots like a champion.


source: stevepiers

 

Filed Under: History, Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: Arcade, Classic Arcade Gaming, classic gaming, How to win at Pac-Man, kill screen, level 256, Namco, Old School, Pac-Man, PuckMan, Retro Gaming, retrogaming

Celebrating the Sega Genesis

August 14, 2018 By ausretrogamer

When Sega’s 16-bit beast was first released in Japan, it made a big enough splash that it got everyone around the world to sit up and take notice of the future in console gaming. On this day (August 14) in 1989, it was our North American friends’ turn to get their hands on the shiny new Sega Genesis console.

A leap from the Master System, the Genesis brought home (almost perfect) arcade conversions, especially those from Sega’s own arcade stable. While most of the western world was still in the micro computing craze with their C64s, Amigas and Atari STs, Sega stamped their authority with their latest, and as history would record it, their most successful console ever. Why would you play Golden Axe on any other system when the Genesis version was like having the arcade in your bedroom?

The Sega Genesis went on to sell more than 18 million consoles in the U.S. alone, which definitely put a dent in Nintendo’s party. Speaking of which, Sega of America’s advertising was brutal and effective, always taking subtle (and not so subtle) shots at their main competition. Who could forget the legendary, “Genesis Does What Nintendon’t.” ad campaigns – ah, those were the days! We have a few more ads below to give you a jolt of nostalgia.

So happy anniversary to the Sega Genesis, you magnificent beast! What were your earliest memories of Sega’s 16-bit beauty? Hit us up on Twitter or Facebook to let us know.

image source: arcadesushi.com

 

Filed Under: History, Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: 16-bit, 16-bit war, Genesis, Mega Drive, Old School, Retro Gamer, Retro Gaming, retrogaming, sega, Sega 16-Bit, Sega Genesis, Sega Mega Drive, Sega of America

Nintendork Gets Nostalgic At Hersheypark

August 8, 2018 By Guest Contributor

By: Nintendork

It’s one of those things you never thought about when growing up – that these huge and heavy arcade machines would one day disappear and the amusement centres housing them would become extinct.

I always thought that arcade machines would be here to stay and that they would remain popular as ever with everyone. How wrong was I? Luckily for me, Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania is the big exception. Hersheypark could have gotten rid of their old arcade cabinets long ago but they decided to keep them and maintain them in working order. I love having my physical console games from when I was little and in this instance it is great to see these big arcade games remaining exactly the same as when I was a child, making them that extra bit special. To know that I put quarters in their Double Dragon machine when I was 12 and am playing the exact same game right now and doing the same thing beating up baddies means the world to me.

Hersheypark is the perfect destination for a hit of gaming nostalgia. Enjoy the pics!

 

Filed Under: Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: Arcade, arcade games, Arcade Machine, Atari, Classic Arcade Games, Daytona USA, Ghostbusters, Hershey, Hersheypark, Nintendork, Old School, Pennsylvania, pinball, Retro Gamer, Retro Gaming, sega, Stern Pinball, Theme Park

R-Type Villain Dobkeratops to be Immortalised by Figma

August 1, 2018 By ausretrogamer

One of the most iconic horizontal shoot’em ups from the 80s, Irem’s R-Type will have it’s  infamous boss Dobkeratops immortalised in a poseable Figma model!

There is no release date or pricing about this unpainted bit of drool-worthiness. To say we will be keeping a close eye on this would be a gross understatement. Pew, pew, pew, we can’t wait!

image source: nlab.itmedia.com.jp

 

Filed Under: Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: Arcade, Classic Games, classic video game, Dobkeratops, Figma, Figma R-Type, Figma Dobkeratops, Irem, Old School, R-Type, R-Type Figma, Retro Gaming, shmup, shoot’em ups

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