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Electrical Engineer who likes Video Games, physical media, and contests.

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@landofthe80s Yeah that is Luigi

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@topapate I had to take an exam for my graduate studies where you could choose any eight questions. I crammed for the Smith chart question despite never taking the master’s‑level class. I aced the question — and the exam — and promptly purged every bit of knowledge I’d gained.

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The ModRetro M64 is on sale! @modretro @BitmapBureau #m64 #n64

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@jvstlikeheaven_ I think this is my favorite of the Twisted Childhood Universe

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Another Set of Screen Shots:

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Screen Shot Saturday #6 – Comparison Video. I had a real banger of an OOP queued up, but my copy of Terror Vision’s Hide and Go Shriek (1988) showed up in my mailbox this morning and immediately hijacked the schedule. I’m comparing it to the 88 Films import.

Before I get started: I love Terror Vision, and they’ve been through the ringer on these last few releases (my Student Bodies arrives Monday). I haven’t looked at the 4K yet, so these screenshots are from the Blu‑ray. The TV release includes the Code Red scan and the LaserDisc transfer, so I’m posting the Code Red shots from the TV disc.

Bottom line: the TV Blu‑ray looks like the saturation knob got stuck. I’m keeping my 88 Films Blu‑ray for now. Once I watch the full movie and the 4K, I may completely change my mind.

#PhysicalMedia #ScreenShotSaturday #BluRay #HideandgoShriek #TerrorVision #88Films

[VGP Video Games Plus @VideoGamesPlus_]

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Screen Shot Saturday #5 – Comparison Video. Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D. (1990). Today I’m showcasing one of the absolute classics from @Troma_Team — the studio that has brought us such classics as Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead (2006), Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1 (2013), Tromeo and Juliet (1996), and of course The Toxic Avenger (1984).

I’m comparing their 2015 Blu‑ray release with the @VinegarSyndrome 2025 edition, and the upgrade is massive.

If you’ve never seen Kabukiman but enjoy The Toxic Avenger, you owe it to yourself to witness this fever dream of a superhero. Both versions are still in print and available at your physical‑media store of choice.

#SgtKabukimanNYPD
#PhysicalMedia
#ScreenShotSaturday
#BluRay
#Troma
#VinegarSyndrome

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@tomshardware I support physical media but this is dumb.

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@PalmerLuckey AI code better be optimized to use less ram because I can no longer afford ram due to AI.

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@BadMoviesDive This is, perhaps, my favorite Movie

[Kabrutus @kabrutusdeid]

This is the real reason Sony wants to destroy physical media.

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

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Bonus Shots!

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Screen Shot Saturday #4 – Import Edition. Super Mario Bros. (1993). I remember the hype around this movie when I was a kid… and then actually seeing it… and thinking, probably for the first time in my life, “WTF”. It was the first live‑action video‑game movie adaptation, and it set the bar for video‑game movies — a very low bar.

Will it ever get a proper U.S. release? Probably not. It was distributed by Buena Vista Pictures, and I’m pretty sure Nintendo would prefer to bury it in the desert next to the E.T. Atari 2600 cartridges. Thankfully, @UmbrellaEntgave it a legit, respectful release. I recommend picking it up, especially if you were a kid when this came out.

While grabbing links for this post, it looks like stock is dwindling. One of my favorite online sellers, OrbidDVD, still has copies available: https://t.co/bKnAxvFHbE

#SuperMarioBros1993 #PhysicalMedia #ScreenShotSaturday #BluRayCollectors #RetroMovies #VideoGameMovies #Nintendo

[VGP Video Games Plus @VideoGamesPlus_]

Dear @asha_shar @XBOX

On behalf of VGP, we would like to share our perspective as a retailer that has proudly supported the gaming industry and the Xbox brand for many years.

When Microsoft originally introduced the vision for the Xbox One with a strong emphasis on digital ownership, the response from consumers was immediate. Sony took advantage of that moment by positioning the PlayStation 4 as the console that embraced physical game ownership, and history shows how influential that decision became.

Today, the market is shifting once again. Sony appears to be moving further toward a digital-first future, creating an opportunity for Microsoft to differentiate itself by becoming the industry's strongest advocate for physical media.

We encourage Microsoft to revisit Project Helix and make physical games a core part of its strategy. There remains a passionate and dedicated audience that values collecting, preserving, lending, trading, and truly owning the games they purchase. As a retailer, we see that demand every day.

The saying "what goes around comes around" feels especially relevant. Years ago, Sony benefited by championing physical ownership while Microsoft moved toward digital. Today, Microsoft has an opportunity to reverse that narrative and become the company that stands behind consumer choice.

Many gamers still look back on the Xbox 360 era as the golden age of Xbox. The platform was synonymous with innovation, great games, and strong relationships with both players and retail partners. We believe Microsoft can recapture much of that goodwill by reaffirming its commitment to physical gaming and by bringing Project Helix to market.

As one of Microsoft's retail partners, we believe a renewed investment in physical media would benefit consumers, retailers, publishers, and Xbox itself. We respectfully encourage you and your leadership team to consider this opportunity and help usher Xbox back to the position of industry leadership that so many fans remember.

Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to seeing Xbox continue to innovate while supporting the millions of players who still value physical game ownership.

Sincerely

VGP

[PLAION Americas😎 @PLAION_Americas]

🔔NEOGEO UPDATE🕹️

Most states are now cleared to resume ordering from the PLAION REPLAI site: https://t.co/RK7jpc3xbm

The REPLAI team is actively working to finalize clearance for the remaining states. We will provide updates as we have them.

#retrogaming

[VGP Video Games Plus @VideoGamesPlus_]

Physical games have always been more than just a format to us — they are history you can hold in your hands.

For nearly 40 years, VGP has been part of that history. From the early days of gaming through generations of consoles and changing industry trends, we’ve remained committed to one simple idea: that physical games deserve to be preserved, shared, and enjoyed long after their initial release window has passed.

Over the years, that mission has evolved into something we are especially proud of — helping bring hard-to-find and out-of-print titles back into circulation so new and returning players alike can experience them. Whether it’s reprinting rare games, supporting collectors, or making overlooked titles accessible again, we’ve always believed that great games shouldn’t disappear just because time moves forward.

As the industry continues to evolve toward digital-first distribution, we recognize that change is inevitable. But we also believe that physical games continue to hold a unique place in the hearts of players around the world — as collectibles, as cultural artifacts, and as an experience that digital alone cannot fully replace.

Whatever the future holds, VGP remains deeply committed to supporting physical gaming for as long as there is demand and passion for it. We will continue doing what we’ve always done: preserving games, serving collectors, and ensuring that physical media remains part of the gaming landscape for generations to come.

We don’t see physical games as something fading away — we see them as something worth preserving.

And we intend to keep doing exactly that.

— The VGP Team

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Screen Shot Saturday #3 – OOP Edition: Bad Girls (1994).

The late ’80s and early ’90s delivered a slew of fantastic Westerns fueled by the success of films like Young Guns (1988), Unforgiven (1992), Tombstone (1993), and others. This is not one of those fantastic Westerns. But hey — it does have Drew Barrymore and Andie MacDowell.

Will it ever come back into print? Probably not, since it’s a 20th Century Fox title.

My recommendation: grab it only if you find it at a reasonable price.

IMDB: https://t.co/MPXJp4aEO9
eBay: https://t.co/xp9C2NBozS