ChuChu Rocket Scientist
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a great reminder that Sega had free Christmas DLC events for multiple games as early as *1999*
December 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
a great reminder that Sega had free Christmas DLC events for multiple games as early as *1999*
fun fact: there was a proliferation of bootleg and third party lightguns after Sega opted not to bring over the official lightgun due to the recent Columbine shooting.
So, indirectly, the Columbine shooting contributed to the rise of weird, realistic toy guns like these.
actually that wasn't fun
So, indirectly, the Columbine shooting contributed to the rise of weird, realistic toy guns like these.
actually that wasn't fun
much love to every "we just gutted an airsoft gun and stuck controller parts in it" light gun, especially that custom Desert Eagle (with blowback!)
December 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
fun fact: there was a proliferation of bootleg and third party lightguns after Sega opted not to bring over the official lightgun due to the recent Columbine shooting.
So, indirectly, the Columbine shooting contributed to the rise of weird, realistic toy guns like these.
actually that wasn't fun
So, indirectly, the Columbine shooting contributed to the rise of weird, realistic toy guns like these.
actually that wasn't fun
this amazingly un-catchy URL for a *flagship web-driven game release* not only hearkens to a time when nobody bothered making their addresses memorable, but also didn't bother registering useful domains
at that exact moment, Sonic Team dot com was already taken by a fansite!
at that exact moment, Sonic Team dot com was already taken by a fansite!
December 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
this amazingly un-catchy URL for a *flagship web-driven game release* not only hearkens to a time when nobody bothered making their addresses memorable, but also didn't bother registering useful domains
at that exact moment, Sonic Team dot com was already taken by a fansite!
at that exact moment, Sonic Team dot com was already taken by a fansite!
Reposted by ChuChu Rocket Scientist
why bother getting up in the morning anymore
December 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
why bother getting up in the morning anymore
Reposted by ChuChu Rocket Scientist
Chu Chu Rocket is an Action Puzzle-Game by Sonic Team, where you direct mice to your goal by placing Arrow Tiles on the grid
The gameplay is as basic as could be, but the emergent strategy and psychological mind-games that stem from this core gameplay-loop lend it immense depth!
An absolute blast!
The gameplay is as basic as could be, but the emergent strategy and psychological mind-games that stem from this core gameplay-loop lend it immense depth!
An absolute blast!
May 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Chu Chu Rocket is an Action Puzzle-Game by Sonic Team, where you direct mice to your goal by placing Arrow Tiles on the grid
The gameplay is as basic as could be, but the emergent strategy and psychological mind-games that stem from this core gameplay-loop lend it immense depth!
An absolute blast!
The gameplay is as basic as could be, but the emergent strategy and psychological mind-games that stem from this core gameplay-loop lend it immense depth!
An absolute blast!
Konami: "when we try bring Mystical Ninja games to the US they sell poorly. Americans just don't understand this franchise no matter how we advertise it"
Konami, advertising Mystical Ninja in the US:
Konami, advertising Mystical Ninja in the US:
April 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Konami: "when we try bring Mystical Ninja games to the US they sell poorly. Americans just don't understand this franchise no matter how we advertise it"
Konami, advertising Mystical Ninja in the US:
Konami, advertising Mystical Ninja in the US:
EGM October 1999:
People really, REALLY wanted to believe that Project Ares (Eternal / Skies of Arcadia) was going to be a Phantasy Star revival, but it was not; the actual Phantasy Star revival two years later was actually a Diablo clone. Things might have been very different.
People really, REALLY wanted to believe that Project Ares (Eternal / Skies of Arcadia) was going to be a Phantasy Star revival, but it was not; the actual Phantasy Star revival two years later was actually a Diablo clone. Things might have been very different.
April 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
EGM October 1999:
People really, REALLY wanted to believe that Project Ares (Eternal / Skies of Arcadia) was going to be a Phantasy Star revival, but it was not; the actual Phantasy Star revival two years later was actually a Diablo clone. Things might have been very different.
People really, REALLY wanted to believe that Project Ares (Eternal / Skies of Arcadia) was going to be a Phantasy Star revival, but it was not; the actual Phantasy Star revival two years later was actually a Diablo clone. Things might have been very different.
The fall 1999 print ad for Sonic Adventure on Dreamcast cuts together screens from in front of Twinkle Park, then in front of the Hotel, and then all the way into the "At Dawn" segment of Speed Highway, as if they are a single contiguous scene
boy I hope somebody got fired for that blunder
boy I hope somebody got fired for that blunder
April 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The fall 1999 print ad for Sonic Adventure on Dreamcast cuts together screens from in front of Twinkle Park, then in front of the Hotel, and then all the way into the "At Dawn" segment of Speed Highway, as if they are a single contiguous scene
boy I hope somebody got fired for that blunder
boy I hope somebody got fired for that blunder
"Vanilla Monkey Ball" implies the existence of another, significantly kinkier Monkey Ball
Most people are more familiar with the console port, Super Monkey Ball, but vanilla Monkey Ball was released earlier that year exclusively for Sega NAOMI
Gameplay is simple, yet insanely difficult, tasking player to roll a monkey in a ball to a goal by titling the stage itself.
A timeless classic!
Gameplay is simple, yet insanely difficult, tasking player to roll a monkey in a ball to a goal by titling the stage itself.
A timeless classic!
April 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
"Vanilla Monkey Ball" implies the existence of another, significantly kinkier Monkey Ball
[visibly sweating] w-what the fuck did you call me
April 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
[visibly sweating] w-what the fuck did you call me
confident marketing from the makers of
-Lemmings
-Oh no! More Lemmings
-Ah fuck! Yet More Lemmings
-Fucking Hell, How Are There Still More of These Little Shits That I Clearly Hate Yet Must Advertise
-Lemmings
-Oh no! More Lemmings
-Ah fuck! Yet More Lemmings
-Fucking Hell, How Are There Still More of These Little Shits That I Clearly Hate Yet Must Advertise
April 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
confident marketing from the makers of
-Lemmings
-Oh no! More Lemmings
-Ah fuck! Yet More Lemmings
-Fucking Hell, How Are There Still More of These Little Shits That I Clearly Hate Yet Must Advertise
-Lemmings
-Oh no! More Lemmings
-Ah fuck! Yet More Lemmings
-Fucking Hell, How Are There Still More of These Little Shits That I Clearly Hate Yet Must Advertise
damning testimony by seminal Sonic Hater @mikedrucker.bsky.social (EGM #112, Oct 1998)
April 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
damning testimony by seminal Sonic Hater @mikedrucker.bsky.social (EGM #112, Oct 1998)
the greatest lie the devil ever told was that Sonic Adventure was going to run at 60fps (EGM #112, 1998)
also I'm still a diehard Diehard GameFan fan, but EGM clearly went out of their way to hire somebody with real art degrees to do these impeccably crisp layouts.
also I'm still a diehard Diehard GameFan fan, but EGM clearly went out of their way to hire somebody with real art degrees to do these impeccably crisp layouts.
April 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
the greatest lie the devil ever told was that Sonic Adventure was going to run at 60fps (EGM #112, 1998)
also I'm still a diehard Diehard GameFan fan, but EGM clearly went out of their way to hire somebody with real art degrees to do these impeccably crisp layouts.
also I'm still a diehard Diehard GameFan fan, but EGM clearly went out of their way to hire somebody with real art degrees to do these impeccably crisp layouts.
FUN FACT: it was actually personal in the first game too
Shenmue II US DC print advertisement from EGM, November 2001. The switch to Xbox-exclusive was so last-minute, it's hard to believe US DC copies weren't already being pressed.
April 24, 2025 at 12:50 AM
FUN FACT: it was actually personal in the first game too
Shenmue II US DC print advertisement from EGM, November 2001. The switch to Xbox-exclusive was so last-minute, it's hard to believe US DC copies weren't already being pressed.
April 24, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Shenmue II US DC print advertisement from EGM, November 2001. The switch to Xbox-exclusive was so last-minute, it's hard to believe US DC copies weren't already being pressed.
(PART 7) 25 years ago, ODCM thought the Dreamcast was getting...
[X] Hidden & Dangerous
[X] Spy Operation Espionage
[_] Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
[X] Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2009
[X] Jet Set Radio
[_] Jump Runner
SCORE 19/42
[X] Hidden & Dangerous
[X] Spy Operation Espionage
[_] Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
[X] Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2009
[X] Jet Set Radio
[_] Jump Runner
SCORE 19/42
March 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
(PART 7) 25 years ago, ODCM thought the Dreamcast was getting...
[X] Hidden & Dangerous
[X] Spy Operation Espionage
[_] Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
[X] Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2009
[X] Jet Set Radio
[_] Jump Runner
SCORE 19/42
[X] Hidden & Dangerous
[X] Spy Operation Espionage
[_] Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
[X] Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2009
[X] Jet Set Radio
[_] Jump Runner
SCORE 19/42
(PART 6) 25 years ago, ODCM thought the Dreamcast was getting...
[X] Giga Wing
[X] Grandia 2
[X] GTA 2
[X] Gundam Sidestory
[_] Halo
[_] Heroes of Might & Magic 3
SCORE 15/36
[X] Giga Wing
[X] Grandia 2
[X] GTA 2
[X] Gundam Sidestory
[_] Halo
[_] Heroes of Might & Magic 3
SCORE 15/36
March 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
(PART 6) 25 years ago, ODCM thought the Dreamcast was getting...
[X] Giga Wing
[X] Grandia 2
[X] GTA 2
[X] Gundam Sidestory
[_] Halo
[_] Heroes of Might & Magic 3
SCORE 15/36
[X] Giga Wing
[X] Grandia 2
[X] GTA 2
[X] Gundam Sidestory
[_] Halo
[_] Heroes of Might & Magic 3
SCORE 15/36
I've been trying to tell people this for 20 years. 0% interest? No late fees? No credit checks? He even finances renovations this way?? What is wrong with people
March 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I've been trying to tell people this for 20 years. 0% interest? No late fees? No credit checks? He even finances renovations this way?? What is wrong with people
In 1994, the Sonic 3 air attack is called the "Insta-Shield" despite not actually functioning as a shield
In 2022's Sonic Origins, the move is renamed "Double Spin Attack" despite now functioning as a shield
In Simpsons 3F18 Skinner calls his hams steamed despite obviously being grilled
In 2022's Sonic Origins, the move is renamed "Double Spin Attack" despite now functioning as a shield
In Simpsons 3F18 Skinner calls his hams steamed despite obviously being grilled
March 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
In 1994, the Sonic 3 air attack is called the "Insta-Shield" despite not actually functioning as a shield
In 2022's Sonic Origins, the move is renamed "Double Spin Attack" despite now functioning as a shield
In Simpsons 3F18 Skinner calls his hams steamed despite obviously being grilled
In 2022's Sonic Origins, the move is renamed "Double Spin Attack" despite now functioning as a shield
In Simpsons 3F18 Skinner calls his hams steamed despite obviously being grilled
If you take one ancillary Sega factoid away from my entire existence, please make it this one
Furballs released on Dreamcast under the name Fur Fighters, with an enhanced PS2 port titled Fur Fighters: Viggo's Revenge released in June 2001. One of the opening levels of this game takes place on the roof of the world trade center, which features this games store downstairs. Lots to unpack here.
March 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
If you take one ancillary Sega factoid away from my entire existence, please make it this one
(p5) 25 years ago, ODCM thought the Dreamcast was getting...
[X] Evil Dead
[_] Felony Pursuit
[_] Flesh and Wire
[X] Floigan Bros
[X] Furballs
[_] Giants
SCORE 11/30
[X] Evil Dead
[_] Felony Pursuit
[_] Flesh and Wire
[X] Floigan Bros
[X] Furballs
[_] Giants
SCORE 11/30
March 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
(p5) 25 years ago, ODCM thought the Dreamcast was getting...
[X] Evil Dead
[_] Felony Pursuit
[_] Flesh and Wire
[X] Floigan Bros
[X] Furballs
[_] Giants
SCORE 11/30
[X] Evil Dead
[_] Felony Pursuit
[_] Flesh and Wire
[X] Floigan Bros
[X] Furballs
[_] Giants
SCORE 11/30
(P4) 25 years ago, ODCM thought the Dreamcast was gonna get...
[_] Deadly Pursuit
[X] Deep Fighter
[X] Draconus
[_] Dronez
[X] ECW Hardcore Revolution
[_] ESPN Baseball Tonight
SCORE 8/24
[_] Deadly Pursuit
[X] Deep Fighter
[X] Draconus
[_] Dronez
[X] ECW Hardcore Revolution
[_] ESPN Baseball Tonight
SCORE 8/24
March 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
(P4) 25 years ago, ODCM thought the Dreamcast was gonna get...
[_] Deadly Pursuit
[X] Deep Fighter
[X] Draconus
[_] Dronez
[X] ECW Hardcore Revolution
[_] ESPN Baseball Tonight
SCORE 8/24
[_] Deadly Pursuit
[X] Deep Fighter
[X] Draconus
[_] Dronez
[X] ECW Hardcore Revolution
[_] ESPN Baseball Tonight
SCORE 8/24
25 years ago, ODCM thought the Dreamcast was getting...
[_] Chakan
[X] ChuChu Rocket
[_] Croc 2
[_] Cut Away
[X] D2
[_] Dark Angel
SCORE 5/18
[_] Chakan
[X] ChuChu Rocket
[_] Croc 2
[_] Cut Away
[X] D2
[_] Dark Angel
SCORE 5/18
March 14, 2025 at 11:21 AM
25 years ago, ODCM thought the Dreamcast was getting...
[_] Chakan
[X] ChuChu Rocket
[_] Croc 2
[_] Cut Away
[X] D2
[_] Dark Angel
SCORE 5/18
[_] Chakan
[X] ChuChu Rocket
[_] Croc 2
[_] Cut Away
[X] D2
[_] Dark Angel
SCORE 5/18