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Spongebob: The Game Of Life

macintosh — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:06:06 +0000

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The Game of Life just got wetter! Dive into a whole new world of “The Game of Life” with SpongeBob SquarePants. Become a Fry Cook at the Krusty Krab, adopt a Giant Clam as a pet, or even get stung by a jellyfish. Maybe you’ll get named “Champion Bubble Blower”, become Plankton’s friend for the day, and win a year’s supply of Krabby Patties. Once you reach the Shady Shoal’s Rest Home, count your clams. The player with the most clams wins…. More >>
Spongebob: The Game Of Life

What is a Slash Version of a Retro Ibm-pc Game?

macintosh — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:46:07 +0000

SLASH products have been called a bane to retro PC game collectors, everywhere. They are sometimes presented by eBay sellers (among others) as original software – whether knowingly or unwittingly – and although such titles are not counterfeits, they are worth only a fraction of the price of the original releases. This article contains information to help retro game collectors learn how to avoid purchasing a SLASH title for the price of an original release.

HISTORY
Based in Minneapolis, the SLASH Corporation was a game company which repackaged and resold classic 1980s PC titles from such companies as Sierra On-Line, LucasArts Entertainment, Electronic Arts, The Software Toolworks, and others. Its President (founder?) was Charles F. Bond, and it existed as an independent company from 1991 to 1995. In June of 1996, GT Interactive Software Corp purchased SLASH, and reintroduced it as part of their Value Products Division. Mr. Bond was given a seat on the board of directors and the title of Vice-President, SLASH Division.

HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE
So how can a collector of classic games distinguish between an original PC game and a re-published SLASH version? Well, this guide would be fairly pointless f it couldn’t answer this question, wouldn’t it! In fact, there are FIVE (5) distinguishing features of a SLASH product. (Note: not all characteristics will be common to every game; some will have one or two features from this list, some more, some all.)

The Box The Label The Box Cover Art The Diskettes Manuals & Other Documentation

1. The Box: SLASH re-releases come in cheap, white, one-piece cardboard boxes with flapped openings on either end. Original releases are usually come in higher grade cardboard boxes, often with the company logo affixed in some way upon them.

2. The Label: Most system requirements labels for older games were affixed onto the box or slipcover casing AFTER it had been manufactured. This permitted companies to use the same box for different platforms (such as MS-DOS, Apple II or Macintosh). SLASH re-releases have their labels as part of the box itself. Further, SLASH re-releases often use black lettering on white labels, whereas original releases will have color within the label or graphic images (such as the company logo). For those SLASH re-releases that use the original system requirements box on the cover, and not the white background/black print, the lettering is difficult to read. The reason is:

3. The Cover Art: Original releases often have crisp, breathtaking covers. Due to the inferior quality of computer graphics of the day, covers were not of game images, but of conceptual art. A SLASH re-release uses those same covers, but since they are reprints of scanned images, the quality is somewhat poor. SLASH covers seem out-of-focus, fuzzy and difficult to read the printing. Often, the black print/white label stands in stark contrast to the cover image, appearing to have been placed over the original release cover, scanned in, and then reprinted.

4. The Diskettes: The 3.5″ and/or 5.25″ disks found in original PC game releases usually have color labels, company logos or graphic art. SLASH re-releases use plain black lettering on a white label.

5. Manuals & Other Documentation: SLASH re-releases use photocopies of the original game documents, printed in monochrome on cheap paper, clearly in an effort to keep the cost of their reproduction as low as possible. No special brochures, high-quality glossy covers, or any other extras that the original PC game releases used!

One last thought: if your goal is to play one of these classic games, a SLASH re-release is one of the least expensive methods of acquiring a physical copy of it. Don’t forget that your new computer may not be able to play those ancient games, though!

Once a go-getter sales professional that took no prisoners and existed only to make money, the author morphed with age into a slightly off-kilter online store owner who doesn’t take life too seriously. Time will do that to some people. Website is http://magisterrex.com

Ultimate Board Game Trio 3

macintosh — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:08:31 +0000

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3 Timeless Classics in 1 affordable package Clue Classic: A Murder. A Mansion. A Mystery! Solve the mystery that?s kept everyone guessing for more than 50 years. Colonel Mustard, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlet and the rest of the usual suspects have gathered together in stately Tudor Mansion to determine who killed Mr. Boddy, where the murder was committed, and how it was done. Was it Mr. Green in the Hall with the revolver? Or perhaps it was Mrs. Peacock in the B… More >>
Ultimate Board Game Trio 3

Crazy Machines: The Wacky Contraptions Game

macintosh — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:56:46 +0000

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Turn the crank, rotate the gears, push the levers, use the catapult, explode it, or fly it… From grilling sausages with a pulley, gears, rubberbands and a candle to firing a cannon with a basketball, these wacky brainteasers will light up your imagination with creative and addictive fun!!… More >>
Crazy Machines: The Wacky Contraptions Game

Game Of Life: Path To Success

macintosh — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:28:54 +0000

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Make a dash for your future with this all-new version of the classic family favorite. Take care of the needs of everyone under your roof to advance through your life of college, marriage, and beyond. Featuring favorite aspects of the classic board game, amazing 3D graphics, and all-new game play, Life has never been as fun, or as fast, as THE GAME OF LIFE… More >>
Game Of Life: Path To Success

Mac Board Game Trio II

macintosh — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:32:38 +0000

This bundle contains the full versions of Scrabble, Monopoly Here & Now, and Game of Life: Path to Success.

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Mac Game Programming

macintosh — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:24:58 +0000

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Are you a Mac programmer looking for a game development book? Then look no further because Mac Game Programming is for you! This book is a comprehensive guide to programming games on the Mac OS X and Mac OS 8/9 platforms. It teaches the fundamentals of graphics and animation and then moves on to advanced topics like artificial intelligence, multi-platform networking, and physics modeling. It covers basic topics such as graphics, scrolling backgrounds, character anim… More >>
Mac Game Programming

Gravis Eliminator AfterShock Rumble Game Pad USB

macintosh — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:32:10 +0000

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Eliminator AfterShock gives you an added advantage when you want to take you game to the next level.With dual analog controls and Rumble Feedback, Eliminator AfterShock gives you two independent analog controls that let you turn side-to-side as you run or hit the accelerator as you steer – while you experience every hit, explosion, and collision right in your hands. You’ll feel the difference.Amazon.com Product Description
Featuring a vibrating, “Rumble F… More >>
Gravis Eliminator AfterShock Rumble Game Pad USB

Super Game House Solitaire Collection

macintosh — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:31:17 +0000

Crazy Birds are out running wild — it’s up to you to hunt them down! / Rated E: Everyone

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Macally iShock II USB Force Feedback Programmable Game Controller

macintosh — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:36:42 +0000

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Macally iShock II is the first USB game controller for Mac with force feedback in the market. iShock II is packed with 13 fully programmable buttons, dual thumb sticks, 8-way directional buttons and realistic multi-level vibration into one awesome unit. iShock II supports both InputSprocket and non-InputSprocket games and its an ideal choice for Mac gamers who wants to feel every bump and turn in your games. Get the first force feedback game controller for Macintosh… More >>
Macally iShock II USB Force Feedback Programmable Game Controller