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Love Rings Twice (one paragraph short story)

by Bill Loguidice (circa 2007). Narration created with Google AI Studio. Video sequence originally created by Google Gemini. Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro 2025.

Love Rings Twice by Bill Loguidice

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Polymega Collections Volumes 11 and 12 now available – Adventure, Tempest, Atari Jaguar, and more!

Playmaji has introduced two new game volumes compatible with their versatile Polymega console, Polymega® Collection Vol. 11 – ADVENTURE® and Polymega® Collection Vol. 12 – TEMPEST®. They’re available to pre-order now for a July shipment.

Each multi-platform, multi-game collection includes:

Polymega Game DVDVisual CompanionController ReferencePolymega Collection StickerCollection Pin

Polymega® Collection Vol. 11 – ADVENTURE includes Adventure (2600), Dark Cavern (2600), Dark Chambers (2600, 7800), Dracula: The Undead (Lynx), Haunted House (2600), Lost Tomb (arcade), Secret Quest (2600), SwordQuest: EarthWorld (2600), SwordQuest: Fireworld (2600), and SwordQuest: WaterWorld (2600).

I, Robot (arcade) from Polymega® Collection Vol. 12 – TEMPEST®

Polymega® Collection Vol. 12 – TEMPEST includes Berzerk (arcade, 2600), Black Widow (arcade), Frenzy (arcade), I, Robot (arcade), Major Havoc (arcade), Quantum (arcade), Tempest (arcade), Tempest 2000 (Jaguar).

While it’s arguable there’s sufficient value in each of these collections, reaching the dozen DVD plateau is pretty good, plus there’s another new platform, the Atari Jaguar, on the compatibility list (although not open to user-owned software yet). Let’s just hope Playmaji can get those light guns to us soon!

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Evercade Alpha TAITO Bartop Arcade coming, more NeoGeo and other cartridges, plus updated game list!

Hot on the heels of their previous hardware and software announcement, Evercade has revealed the Evercade Alpha TAITO Bartop Arcade, which, like their other bartops, includes a selection of built-in games and compatibility with the rest of the Evercade cartridge line-up. In addition, NeoGeo Arcade 2, NeoGeo Arcade 3, TAITO Arcade 1, TAITO Arcade 2, and Roguecraft DX cartridges have been announced.

Evercade Showcase Vol. 4

Here’s the list of 10 built-in TAITO Bartop games: Bubble Bobble, Cadash, Elevator Action, Growl, Legend of Kage, Puzzle Bobble, Rastan, Space Invaders, The Fairyland Story, and The New Zealand Story.

Here’s a list of the 6 NeoGeo Arcade 2 games on cartridge: Art of Fighting 2, Crossed Swords, Garou: Mark of the Wolves, Metal Slug 2, Ninja Commando, Sengoku 2

NeoGeo Arcade 2 and 3 Trailer

Here’s a list of the 6 NeoGeo Arcade 3 games on cartridge: Ghost Pilots, Metal Slug 3, Samurai Shodown II, Super Sidekicks, The King of Fighters ’97, Twinkle Star Sprites

Here’s a list of the 9 TAITO Arcade 1 games on cartridge: Bubble Bobble, Chack’n Pop, Colony 7, Don Doko Don, Growl, Legend of Kage, Pirate Pete, Raimais, Space Invaders

TAITO Arcade 1 and 2 Trailer

Here’s a list of the 9 TAITO Arcade 2 games on cartridge: Alpine Ski, Elevator Action, Kiki KaiKai, Liquid Kids, Operation Wolf, Rastan, The Electric Yo-Yo, The New Zealand Story, Volfied

Roguecraft DX (Evercade)

Pre-orders for the TAITO Bartop start May 30, 2025, for a likely November 2025 release. You can also pre-order some of the cartridges at that time, or later, with August through October 2025 release dates, respectively.

You can check out the current list of games in the entire Evercade library with my master list, found here. There are 613 titles on cartridge, not counting unlockables, with dozens more built into the various hardware. You can check out my IGN review of the Alpha Mega Man and Alpha Street Fighter bartops here.

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Polymega EM06 – Pro Module Set for Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges up for preorder, as well as a new controller

The Polymega console platform has yet another module coming, this time to play Atari 2600 VCS and Atari 7800 Pro System cartridges. In addition to the EM06 – Pro Module, there’s a matching controller, Pro 6 – Pro Joystick, with a digital joystick, paddle, and mini trackball that’s also compatible with PCs and other devices. The controller concept seems similar to what you get with the My Arcade Atari Gamestation Pro or some Atari VCS units (also available separately), so definitely seems promising.

Polymega PR06 – Pro Joystick

Per usual with Playmaji, we’ll likely have a long wait before this stuff is delivered, but at least the Polymega platform continues to not only show signs of life, but continue to expand.

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Polymega Collections Volumes 9 and 10 now available – Strikers 1945, Bases Loaded, and more!

Playmaji has introduced two new game volumes compatible with their versatile Polymega console, Polymega Collection Vol. 9 – STRIKERS 1945 and Polymega Collection Vol. 10 – BASES LOADED.

Each multi-platform, multi-game collection includes:

Polymega Game DVDVisual CompanionController ReferencePolymega Collection StickerCollection Pin

Polymega Collection Vol. 9 – STRIKERS 1945

Polymega® Collection Vol. 9 – STRIKERS 1945 includes: D-Day (arcade), Desert War (arcade), P-47: Aces (arcade), P-47: The Phantom Fighter (arcade, PC Engine), Strikers 1945 (arcade, PS1, Saturn), Strikers 1945 II (arcade, PS1, Saturn), and Strikers 1945 III (arcade).

Polymega Collection Vol. 9 – STRIKERS 1945 arcade cabinet selection.Polymega Collection Vol. 10 – BASES LOADED

Polymega® Collection Vol. 10 – BASES LOADED includes: Bases Loaded (NES, FC), Bases Loaded 2 (NES, FC), Bases Loaded 3 (NES, FC), Best Bout Boxing (arcade), Big Run (arcade, SFC), Cisco Heat (arcade), Goal! (NES, FC), Goal!! (FC), Goal! 2 (NES, FC), Hoops (NES, FC), Super Bases Loaded (SNES, SFC), Super Bases Loaded 2 (SNES), and Super Goal! (SNES).

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DXRACER Partners with CS2 MESA Nomadic Masters Spring 2025 to Elevate Esports Comfort and Performance

While I have an upcoming review of the DXRACER Martian Chair over at IGN, DXRACER has the following announcement and giveaway to share:

Promo and Press Release

In an electrifying announcement for the gaming community, DXRACER, the pioneer of high-performance gaming chairs, proudly unveils its official partnership with the CS2 MESA Nomadic Masters Spring 2025. This collaboration reinforces DXRACER’s commitment to supporting elite esports tournaments by providing cutting-edge seating solutions designed for peak performance.

DXRACER will also offer an exclusive Giveaway of Champion Signature Chair! Stay tuned about giveaway rules on Instagram. Win big with DXRACER!

1. DXRACER: https://www.dxracer.com/

2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dxracer/

3. Martian Series: https://www.dxracer.com/pages/gaming-chairs/martian

About the DXRACER MESA Nomadic Masters Gaming Chair

As the official gaming chair partner, DXRACER proudly equips competitors with the revolutionary Martian Series – engineered to give players the ultimate comfort in high-stakes Counter-Strike 2 battles, featured with:

Magnetic Memory Foam Head PillowElectric Adjustable BackrestSmart Airbag Lumbar Support4D Armrests with Top Replacement

Looking ahead, the upcoming Martian Pro represents the next evolution in competitive seating, introducing even more innovative features like:

Seat Ventilation SystemSeat Heating SystemMulti-Functional Back Massage

“Our partnership with MESA goes beyond sponsorship,” explains the DXRACER Spokesperson. “It’s about working directly with players to create tools that genuinely enhance their competitive experience.”

About MESA Nomadic Masters Spring 2025

MESA Nomadic Masters, currently the largest tier-2 Valve Ranked event, is returning for its third edition. Expanding from a sub-regional tournament to a cross-regional event spanning the EU-Asia region, it will take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from April 30 to May 4.This year’s edition will gather 8 top-tier teams from emerging regions, competing for a $250,000 prize pool. The participating teams include: TYLOO, HEROIC, BIG, B8, SAW, The Huns Esports, Chinggis Warriors, JiJieHao.

Giveaway of DXRACER Champion Signature Chair

About DXRACER

Since revolutionizing gaming seating with the Formula Series in 2006, DXRACER has been the trusted choice of professionals worldwide. The brand’s legacy includes partnerships with marquee events like:

League of Legends World ChampionshipVALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) League of Legends Pro League (LPL), League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC), Evolution Championship Series (EVO).

Headquartered in Michigan, USA, DXRACER now operates in 50+ countries with a social media reach of millions. Its chairs are engineered to empower gamers—whether at home or on the global stage.

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Polymega Collections Volumes 7 and 8 now available – Captain Tomaday, Breaker’s, and more!

Playmaji has introduced two new game volumes compatible with their versatile Polymega console, Polymega Collection Vol. 7 – BREAKER’S and Polymega Collection Vol. 8 – CAPTAIN TOMADAY.

Each multi-platform, multi-game collection includes:

Polymega Game DVDVisual CompanionController ReferencePolymega Collection StickerCollection Pin

Polymega Collection Vol. 7 – BREAKER’S

In addition, Polymega Collection Vol. 7 – BREAKER’S includes a bonus disc compatible with SNK Neo Geo CD-compatible consoles.

Polymega Collection Vol. 7 – BREAKER’S includes:

BREAKER’S ARC, NGCD, AESBREAKER’S REVENGE ARC, AESBATTLE FLIP SHOT ARC, AESBANG BEAD ARC, AESBANG BANG BUSTERS ARC, AESCOWBOY KID (WESTERN KIDS) NES, FCGANRYU ARC, AES

Cowboy Kid (Western Kids) (Polymega)Galmedes (Polymega)Polymega Collection Vol. 8 – CAPTAIN TOMADAY

Polymega Collection Vol. 8 – CAPTAIN TOMADAY includes:

CAPTAIN TOMADAY ARC, AESANDRO DUNOS ARC, AESGALMEDES ARCUN DEFENSE FORCE: EARTH JOKER ARCSTORM BLADE ARCBLOCKEN ARC

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Polymega Collections Volumes 8 and 9 now available – Captain Tomaday, Breaker’s, and more!

Playmaji has introduced two new game volumes compatible with their versatile Polymega console, Polymega Collection Vol. 7 – BREAKER’S and Polymega Collection Vol. 8 – CAPTAIN TOMADAY.

Each multi-platform, multi-game collection includes:

Polymega Game DVDVisual CompanionController ReferencePolymega Collection StickerCollection Pin

Polymega Collection Vol. 7 – BREAKER’S

In addition, Polymega Collection Vol. 7 – BREAKER’S includes a bonus disc compatible with SNK Neo Geo CD-compatible consoles.

Polymega Collection Vol. 7 – BREAKER’S includes:

BREAKER’S ARC, NGCD, AESBREAKER’S REVENGE ARC, AESBATTLE FLIP SHOT ARC, AESBANG BEAD ARC, AESBANG BANG BUSTERS ARC, AESCOWBOY KID (WESTERN KIDS) NES, FCGANRYU ARC, AES

Cowboy Kid (Western Kids) (Polymega)Galmedes (Polymega)Polymega Collection Vol. 8 – CAPTAIN TOMADAY

Polymega Collection Vol. 8 – CAPTAIN TOMADAY includes:

CAPTAIN TOMADAY ARC, AESANDRO DUNOS ARC, AESGALMEDES ARCUN DEFENSE FORCE: EARTH JOKER ARCSTORM BLADE ARCBLOCKEN ARC

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Evercade announces three new cartridges, including NeoGeo Arcade 1, and two more Super Pockets!

Evercade has announced their latest cartridges, bringing the total count to 70, as well as two new Super Pockets. The number 46 cartridge in the arcade series is Gremlin Collection 2 with four 32-bit games. Cartridge numbers 15 and 16 in the arcade series, Windjammers, Karnov & Friends and NeoGeo Arcade 1, have five and six games, respectively. Super Pocket NeoGeo Edition (Super Pocket #5) has 14 built-in games and Super Pocket Data East Edition (Super Pocket #6) has 18 built-in games. Pre-orders being April 1.

Evercade – Gremlin Collection 2 – TrailerEvercade – Windjammers, Karnov & Friends – TrailerEvercade – NEOGEO Arcade 1 – TrailerHyperMegaTech – Super Pocket NEOGEO Edition – TrailerHyperMegaTech! Super Pocket DATA EAST Edition – Trailer

You can check out the current list of games in the entire Evercade library with my master list, found here. There are 582 titles on cartridge, not counting unlockables, with dozens more built into the various hardware. You can check out my IGN review of the Alpha Mega Man and Alpha Street Fighter bartops here.

NeoGeo Arcade 1 (Evercade)

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Polymega Collection Vols. 5 and 6 now available – Bad Dudes- and Heavy Barrel-themed arcade and console collections!

Playmaji has made volumes 5 and 6 of their DVD game collections available for their Polymega console platform. These collections can be installed directly to the Polymega like any other game and feature a variety of arcade and console selections.

Polymega® Collection Vol. 5 – BAD DUDES

The game list includes:

Bad Dudes (arcade)Bad Dudes (NES)Bad Dudes (Famicom)Two Crude (aka, Crude Buster) (arcade)Two Crude (aka, Crude Buster) (Sega Genesis)Two Crude (aka, Crude Buster) (Sega Mega Drive)

Bad Dudes Polymega Collection package.

The overall package includes:

Polymega Game DVDVisual CompanionController ReferenceObi Spine Card (FR, JP)Polymega Collection StickerBAD DUDES x Polymega® Collection Pin (while supplies last)

Polymega® Collection Vol. 6 – HEAVY BARREL

The game list includes:

Heavy Barrel (arcade)Heavy Barrel (NES)Heavy Barrel (Famicom)Desert Assault (aka, Thunder Zone) (arcade)

The arcade version of Heavy Barrel for the Polymega.

The overall package includes:

Polymega Game DVDVisual CompanionController ReferenceObi Spine Card (FR, JP)Polymega Collection StickerHEAVY BARREL x Polymega® Collection Pin (while supplies last)

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