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Specialty Gamer Newsletter - July 2008

Written by Brian Moy on July 14, 2008 | Comments (0)

Hello there and hope everyone is having a pleasant summer! Yes, I know its been forever since there's been a Newsletter sent out from Specialty Gamer. We're still here! If you haven't had a chance yet, be sure to check... Click to read full story.

Retro Gaming Expo - August 2 and 3, 2008 in Portland, OR

Written by Brian Moy on July 14, 2008 | Comments (4)

A video game expo is coming to Portland, OR at the first weekend in August - the 2nd and 3rd. This is the third annual video game show put on by NWCGE, this year the show even has its... Click to read full story.

Dragon Quest IV (Dragon Warrior IV) to be released on DS Sept 16, 08

Written by Brian Moy on May 22, 2008 | Comments (0)

The official news is that Dragon Quest IV is being ported to the Nintendo DS (originally Dragon Warrior IV on the NES) and will be released in USA on September 16, 2008. That is really great news, but the MAJOR... Click to read full story.

Sam & Max Season One coming to Nintendo Wii

Written by Brian Moy on April 7, 2008 | Comments (0)

I just heard today that Sam & Max is confirmed to be released for the Nintendo Wii. To be released Fall, 2008, Sam & Max Season One will include all six episodes of the first season. Sam & Max Season... Click to read full story.

Jet City Retro - April 26 and 27, 2008 in Seattle, WA

Written by Brian Moy on April 1, 2008 | Comments (3)

I have just recently heard confirmation of Jet City Retro, a classic game expo coming at the end of April in Seattle. Organized by Nathan Martin and sponsored by NWCGE. I will be talking with Nathan to learn more... Click to read full story.

Review: Heavenly Guardian - interesting Anime shooter for PS2

Written by Brian Moy on March 28, 2008 | Comments (0)

I recently picked up Heavenly Guardian, a colorful hand drawn Anime styled character run and shoot game on PS2 developed by Star-Fish and published by UFO Interactive Games, the cool company that put out other specialty and retro throwback titles... Click to read full story.

Specialty Gamer Newsletter - Issue #9

Written by Brian Moy on March 22, 2008 | Comments (0)

Hello to everyone. Hope everyone is having a nice Spring so far. Without the hayfever if possible. For those wondering, the store is sort of behind schedule so I don't see it likely to open this month as planned. But... Click to read full story.

Arkanoid DS review (get it for the knob!)

Written by Brian Moy on March 22, 2008 | Comments (2)

I was finally able to pick up Arkanoid DS a couple weeks ago while I could. (I tried to buy it twice when it came out in Japan, but both places sold out and had to cancel my order) The... Click to read full story.

Specialty Gamer Newsletter - Issue #8

Written by Brian Moy on March 7, 2008 | Comments (0)

If you cannot view the HTML/graphics in this email properly, click here to view in your web browser. Hello everyone. I hope you are doing well. I've really been working on things and getting lots of stuff done here lately.... Click to read full story.

UK TV Star says "ample boobs get in the way of gaming"

Written by Brian Moy on March 7, 2008 | Comments (1)

Gemma Atkinson, UK celebrity, TV star, and co-host of Play.Com Live, a huge game expo at Wembley Stadium on March 15 and 16, says she can beat anybody on the Nintendo Wii according to a March 7 article on The... Click to read full story.

Wii Freeloader released

Written by Brian Moy on February 29, 2008 | Comments (2)

Datel, the company that makes cheat devices for systems such as Action Replay, etc., has just released Wii Freeloader for the Nintendo Wii. Wii Freeloader is a swap disc that allows players to play any Game Cube or Wii game... Click to read full story.

Red Ring of Death on Xbox 360 demo unit at game conference

Written by Brian Moy on February 19, 2008 | Comments (2)

Various models of Xboxes are infamous for dying. Now it turns out that one of Microsoft's Xbox 360 demo kiosk units suffers the Red Ring of Death while on display at the Game Developers Conference. Personally, I don't have an... Click to read full story.

Specialty Gamer Newsletter - Issue #7

Written by Brian Moy on February 18, 2008 | Comments (0)

If you cannot view the HTML/graphics in this email properly, click here to view in your web browser.Hello, I hope everyone is having a good President's Day and a nice break if you have the holiday off.Upcoming Magazine Deals of... Click to read full story.

Specialty Gamer Newsletter - Issue #6

Written by Brian Moy on February 11, 2008 | Comments (0)

If you cannot view the HTML/graphics in this email properly, click here to view in your web browser. Hello everybody! I hope you are doing well. Personally, I have been working more on updating the website itself than writing new... Click to read full story.

Hail to the Chimp coming Spring, 2008.

Written by Brian Moy on February 2, 2008 | Comments (2)

Happy Groundhog's Day everybody!I just found out this upcoming release for PS3/Xbox 360 called Hail to the Chimp by Wideload Games.Hail to the Chimp is an arcade action party/battle/shooter style game with the characters being animals as polital opponents battling... Click to read full story.