07/17/2006 Entry: "Ice Blue Kool-Aid & Nintendo Poster."

I didn't get a chance to finish that new article yet (but I have started), so we head for our traditional fallback plan of a new Kool-Aid review. I thought the crew was getting a little red-heavy, so let's shade up like a motherfucker with a review of Ice Blue, the coolest Island Twist, still currently on the market as "Ice Blue Raspberry Lemonade," a regular Kool-Aid Twist. Harug rug rar. It's a special Kool-Aid for many reasons, not the least of which being the fact that Ice Blue is, indeed, original Berry Blue reincarnate. If you like drinks, you'll like this!

(click pic to enlarge)

Came across this while cleaning out boxes today -- it's one of those old posters that came packaged with, in some variation, every Nintendo game ever. Paperwork was half the joy of getting a new Nintendo game. From the often elaborate instruction manuals to the No Postage Necessary subscription cards to Nintendo Power, the game's assorted paperwork made those rides back from the toy store less about a bullet race to your bedroom-based video game systems and more about finally having something worth reading. Posters like the one above were very often a part of the paperwork, offering picture-punctuated lists of popular and/or new games. One of my favorite things to do was pretend I could only ever have three of the games and figure out which three they'd be, so I'm putting that question to you:

Click the poster to see it bigger, and pick the three games you'd bring along if you were going to be stranded on a tiny island with a working Nintendo for a few months. Keep in mind, that's a different question than "name your three favorites."

I'd probably go with Mike Tyson's Punch-Out, which aside from being a great game also had the trump of never seeming to get old. For #2, I think I'd swipe Kung-Fu. That one would get old, but the thought of punching dragon eggs to death before they had a chance to hatch seems to offset knowing that. And needing to pick both a classic and a long game for the all-important #3, I guess I'm going with The Legend of Zelda. Sure, the thrill of figuring out where to bomb my way into secret arrow shops is gone, but I never did quite master the art of the cemetery section. Your turn.

Chestnuts roasted by Jeff @ 07/17/2006 12:19 AM EST

My 3? Easy cheesy, please-y.
1. Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link(yes, it's my fave)
2. Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!(replay value, big time)
3. Dragon Warrior(oh the hours I could clock into that mother)

See? Easy. YOUR turn. SECOND?!?
Your Weirdo,
Armagideon Time

Chestnuts roasted by Armagideon Time` @ 07/17/2006 12:19 AM EST

I think I would go with Tetris, Super Mario Brothers, and Metroid. Those would give me the most playtime, I feel.

Chestnuts roasted by Jim @ 07/17/2006 12:20 AM EST

I'm a dummy for not taking Tetris. Can I give back Kung-Fu?

Chestnuts roasted by Matt @ 07/17/2006 12:20 AM EST

I would choose SMB 2, Tetris, and Pinball. I love Pinball games.

I was looking at some of those new Kool-Aid Singles today and it had a weird warning on them "Not Recommended with flouridated water." I live in Iowa and our water is flouridated. Doesn't all cities in the US flouridate their water? Probably why I' haven't really been a powder drink guy (Kool-Aid, Crystal Light, hot chocolate mixes etc) anymore.

Chestnuts roasted by JLAJRC @ 07/17/2006 12:23 AM EST

1. Ice Hockey - I know it's not the most obvious choice, however, I know we all like to get nostalgic here -- so here's my story: I remember playing Ice Hockey in the late 80's with my older brother on a school night during a terrible snowstorm. During our heated game, my Mother came in and announced school the following day was cancelled; needless to say, after a small celebratory dance we continue playing that damn game for what felt like hours.

2. The Legend of Zelda - The music and rupees... need I say more?

3. Super Mario Bros. 2 - I always had a thing for Birdo.

Chestnuts roasted by Review the World @ 07/17/2006 12:34 AM EST

Zelda, Metroid, and SMB2. Yes, the second one.

On Kool-Aid: Has anyone else tried the Watermelon Cherry flavor? It's rock awesome!

Chestnuts roasted by Ragnarok @ 07/17/2006 12:34 AM EST

I'd take Tetris, as I'm amazingly addicted to the game. Then probably Pinball and Legend of Zelda.

Mmm... maybe now would be an opportune time to drink that old packet of Island Twists Ice Blue I've been hanging on to. Sad I only have one. Anyone wanna trade for some Strawberry Tea? I have like 14 packets of it.

Chestnuts roasted by Mystie @ 07/17/2006 12:38 AM EST

Is this a threat, Matt?

If so, I'd bring the following 3 games:

1) an inflatable game
2) "How To Make Oars Out of Sticks & Sand"
3) Mario Bros 3.

Second of all, I'm continuing my poll from the last thread, What do you think are the best XE Articles & blogs ever? I'll chime in when I have more time on my hands (and awake)

Chestnuts roasted by Invader Norbert @ 07/17/2006 12:40 AM EST

I would have to take Zelda, Tetris and Ice Hockey because that game looks to be Blades of Steel. I would take those cause I own and play all 3 of them still!

Off to read about Kool-aid!

Chestnuts roasted by IHAQ @ 07/17/2006 12:43 AM EST

Matt, I want some electric honey.

Chestnuts roasted by Ragnarok @ 07/17/2006 12:46 AM EST

Super Mario

Mike Tyson's Punch Out

Anticipation
(Everyone I knew always hated this game, but for some reason I have been completely in love with it since the moment we met, and ooo I can hear that music playing in my head right now)

Chestnuts roasted by Hot Pocket @ 07/17/2006 12:49 AM EST

From the poster only, mine would have to be:

1 - Dragon Warrior
2 - Tetris
3 - Super Mario Bros. 2

It was hard on that last one - Punch-Out! for it's replayability? No, because Tyson always pissed me off. Metroid for some good shootin'? Maybe, but nostalgia and that spooky mothafucka mask lead me to pick Mario 2.

Why Dragon Warrior as number 1? That was a looooooooong, satisfying game. I remember I would keep going back to the princess after I saved her, just to get her to say "I love thee." (LOOOOOSER!)

Ahhh, ultimately useless emotional investment - where else are you outside of a Zelda game?

Chestnuts roasted by RoadBlock @ 07/17/2006 12:56 AM EST

Reading about Ice Blue Kool-aid is making me want one of thos Kool-aid slushies they sell at the movies.

I used to be able to get Kool-aid ice cream floats at a Golden Griddle. Then the resturant changed owners and it go taken off the menu. Mmmm so thristy!

For my fav blog, I'm gonna have to go with the popular vote and say the Photog blog. It was after reading that blog I decided I would start to post on X-E blogs cause everyone on here is just so awesome!Plus I love saying Photog blog.
For my favorite article, hmm, I would have to say the Macys Thanksgiving parades are always cool. Whenever I watch an American Holiday movie at some point the characters are watching the parade, and it makes me feel like I missed out on something really big. So when I come here I get to read and see all the best parts. I like the silly articles too where it involves toys, action figures, drawings or wrestling thumbs. It's just goofy enough to be right up my alley.

Chestnuts roasted by IHAQ @ 07/17/2006 01:00 AM EST

I'll take both Zelda games and Tetris. I never played Dragon Warrior, so I'm not gambling on it, though I don't know how can you go wrong with a game named "Dragon" anything. I was totally going to say ice hockey, but unless I have someone stranded on this island with me, to kick their ass in 2 player mode, it wouldn't be as much fun.

Chestnuts roasted by Ryane @ 07/17/2006 01:11 AM EST

Obviously I misread the Q.

I take back Mario Bros 3, because it's not on the poster. I'll replace it with that Power Pad Burgertime game. That looks pretty cool.

Chestnuts roasted by Invader Norbert @ 07/17/2006 01:18 AM EST

I used to play Super Mario, Contra, Tetris, Ice Climber, Mappy, Sky Destroyer, Lode Runner and Bomber Man. I still playing them in my computer and the emulator.

Emulators rules.

A few years more and we will be able to download a Game Cube Emulator and its games!

Chestnuts roasted by yelinna @ 07/17/2006 01:23 AM EST

first time potsting, i'm so freakin excited. that said, the three games i'd play off the poster on a desert island would probably be zelda (1), mario (1) and metroid. i suck balls at the original metroid because i never know where to go (i need some direction in life, dammit!) and i'm bad at zelda 1 for the same reason. however, with all that free time on this island i'd have to get good at at least one of them, right?

... right?

Chestnuts roasted by zacH @ 07/17/2006 01:36 AM EST

Tetris (given), Zelda 2 (I... I haven't beat it yet...), and Dance Aerobics (To build up my buns and thighs)

I suppose I'm being evil for saying no to the big 3; Mario, Link, and Samus but if we're going by what will keep me occupied on an island for a few months I'd want something I wouldn't get bored with. I've done Mario, Zelda, and Metroid waaaaaay too many times.
If I can take one not on the poster I want Gradius.

I have a secret confession to make, as much as I love eating blue things because they're blue, I hate raspberry. The only thing I hate more is blue raspberry. It tastes like butt.

Chestnuts roasted by RedLightBulbs @ 07/17/2006 01:41 AM EST

Well, I suppose tetris would be the only game necessary for me. Once I get into a tetris groove, I tend to forget that there are other games that are not tetris. Since the other two would be freebies anyway, I'd pick Hogans Alley for some lightgun fun, and Ice Hockey. Blades of Steel was a killer game, but it's not on the list. It still looks like the most fun sports game on there, since they don't have Tecmo Bowl or Arch Rivals on there.

Chestnuts roasted by Phayke @ 07/17/2006 02:19 AM EST

1) Zelda (I think this is standard for everyone)
2) Tetris, the unauthorized Tengen version
3) Arkanoid

Where's Mario? Hey, I'm on an ISLAND; I have to pick the three that will last me the longest. If I take Mario 3 I'd play up to a really frustrating part and then give up.

Matt said in this one:
Nobody understood how something so chic and pop could've been eliminated from the market, leading to such legends as original Berry Blue looking too similar to windshield wiper fluid for Kraft to sell it.

Sooooo, it was an urban legend, was it? It's still written as fact in your Berry Blue review...might wanna change it one of these years when you have a free minute.

Chestnuts roasted by Mars @ 07/17/2006 02:42 AM EST

Tetris
Zelda
Mario 2
Wouldn't gamble on DW, and Mario has been played past the point of no return already.
Metroid is tempting, but Mario 2 is a bit more charming. Off to read the Kool-Aid article. Being in the UK sucks; when I was in the states I could catch these updates within the first 5 posts. Blasted 6 hour difference!

Chestnuts roasted by Eddie Lightning Frog @ 07/17/2006 03:03 AM EST

I'm going yo hafta say Tetris first and foremost. That game can really waste the time away for me. My next choice woud be Super Mario Bros., because that game also eats up a lot of my time. And then I'd pick DanceAerobics, cuz I'm gonna need sum exercise if I'm gonna live on that Island all by myself. But that's only if the NES comes with a Power Pad. Otherwise, I pick Donkey Kong. Why? Cuz it's a fucking classic!

Chestnuts roasted by Nate @ 07/17/2006 05:35 AM EST

I'd be accidentally stranded (cuz no way would I intentionally get stuck on a tiny island even WITH electricity) still clutching: RC Pro-AM, Excitebike and Pinball because those are more or less repetitive and there's no story to get bored with. Plus I was heavily addicted to them as a child. Particularly RC Pro-AM... it was a real mindwarper because after seven straight hours of it, I went for a ride in a car and remember wondering why we couldn't just missle the cars ahead of us out of the way.

Chestnuts roasted by Todd @ 07/17/2006 05:58 AM EST

1 - Punchout
2 - Dragon Warrior (Oh the countless hours wasted building up your experience...ha ha!)
3 - EXCITEBIKE!

Chestnuts roasted by Gerg @ 07/17/2006 07:17 AM EST

Super Mario Bros.
Tetris
Excitebike

I really want to play excitebike now, after thinking about it.

Chestnuts roasted by kb @ 07/17/2006 07:23 AM EST

Tetris
Super Mario Bros.
Metroid

Chestnuts roasted by Jessica Marie @ 07/17/2006 08:45 AM EST

This is the easiest question I've ever been asked:

The legend of Zelda
Zelda II
Tetris

Chestnuts roasted by B-Dawg @ 07/17/2006 09:33 AM EST

I pick Super Mario Bros-because after all these years,it's still THE game to me,I still play it to this day.
Excitebike-This was the first non-hand-me-down,non-bundeled-with-system game I owned,and I still get really into it. Plus,you can make your own tracks and test yourself,so you're not going to get sick of it easily.
Ice Hockey-a great game,which actually has no nolstalgia to me. I dled it last year when I was thinking Blades of Steel is kind of shit.

If this wasn't limited to the poster,I would remove Ice Hockey and take Pac-Man. Honorable mentions would be Mappy and Galaga.

Since we're talking about old school video games,anyone here have Point Blank DS yet? It's awesome,a lightgun game you play with the stylus. No thinking,puzzle solving and gamefaqs.com checking,just blam blam blam! An old school style reflexes game. It also includes 3 "Chuck E.Cheese" whack-a-mole style games. (Yes,the alligator one is in there!) I'm totally addicted to Cracky Crab right now.

Chestnuts roasted by Kid Nicky @ 07/17/2006 09:33 AM EST

I remember when Toys "R" US used to only have tickets for the old SNES and Genesis games out on the floor, and you would pay and pick them up at customer service. I got "Head on Soccer" for the SNES system, which is a great game if you have not played it yet. On the ride home, I ripped that thing open and it had a huge poster with like every SNES game ever.

On you poster, the top three would be:
1. Golf
2. Super Mario Bros.
3. Ice Hockey

I know NES sports games sucked, but I have a soft spot for them.

Chestnuts roasted by Charlie @ 07/17/2006 09:56 AM EST

This is my favorite audience participation event from X-E ever.

2 of my 3 games to choose are obvious:
Tetris
Golf

Tetris is simplistic, yet it is still my favorite long term game ever. My Lines record is 239. And Golf? I’ve had it forever, but I still play it once in a while, so there is definitely some replay value there. Actually, my NES Golf has a story behind it having to do with Nintendo posters. When I got my brand new NES back in ’86, I only had SMB. A much older friend (who could drive) was heading to a shopping mall, and my mom decided I needed another game to play, so she gave him money, and I chose 2 games from the original NES poster. I said to get Excitebike, and if they didn’t have that, then get Popeye. So, I wait at home in anticipation… which of those 2 will it be? Oh, the hours of fun to be had. Then, he comes back with… GOLF?! What a disappointing experience. Luckily, it turned out to be an entertaining game (I got those other 2 later).

On to my 3rd game. I see that I’m only stuck on the island for a few months, so I’ve decided to go with Faxanadu. It’s the only Adventure series game that I haven’t really played.

Now, one last thing to point out, is something that always sticks out when I look at this NES poster. That black part in the middle (underneath Excitebike) ALWAYS makes me start thinking of Batman. Fairly obvious to see, but there are his 2 pointy ears, and a shoulder that’s a little bit high.

Chestnuts roasted by rizz @ 07/17/2006 10:04 AM EST

Super Mario bros.
Super Mario bros. 2
Donkey Kong Classics

Honestly this is one of the worst selections I've ever seen on these posters.

Chestnuts roasted by dohopoki @ 07/17/2006 10:15 AM EST

Man, I have to narrow down six awesome games to just three?! Aight, here goes...

1. Super Mario Bros. 2
2. Zelda 2
3. Punch Out

After getting temporarily bored of these games, I would seek the nearest deserted island and find which ever one of you chose RC Pro-Am, Super Mario Bros., and Legend of Zelda. I could bring my games, some WWF Ice Cream Bars and a case of 20 year old Ecto Cooler and we'd be all set.

Chestnuts roasted by Justin @ 07/17/2006 10:59 AM EST

Ahh, one of you guys should know this. What's that NES game where the guy says "You can't shoot me"? But it's like a real voice. It's just about the only voicing in the game. What is it!!! It's driving me crazy!

Maybe it wasn't a NES game...Genesis?...but it was a game nontheless. Hmmm...

Chestnuts roasted by Justin @ 07/17/2006 11:06 AM EST

Since I just recently got rid of my 8-bit NES (Got sick of shoving the second game on top and trying to get that damned red light to stop blinking) and discoverd emulators, I can make my three choices definitive ...

-Donkey Kong Classics (I have a soft spot for irrate apes)

-Legend of Zelda (I heart Link)

-Tetris (Though it's not the same without the rectangular controller biting into your hands after the third straight hour of play)

Other favorites NOT listed:

Jeopardy!, Blades of Steel, TMNT, Final Fantasy

Chestnuts roasted by LemurCat @ 07/17/2006 11:17 AM EST

Easy. Zelda, Rad Racer & Dragon Warrior. The first two are old stand-bys. Dragon Warrior is so I don't get TOO bored.

Chestnuts roasted by Mike Fireball @ 07/17/2006 11:35 AM EST

1. Metroid (I always get lost in Metroid, so I could spend all my free time making a map of the game for myself. It would probably be more efficient to make a map of the desert island that I am stranded on, but Metroid is way more fun.)

2. Zelda II (Since there is no one to talk to on the island, at least I can go in the towns on the game and talk to people. Except that one guy that runs by and says "I know nothing." I hate him.)

3. Short Order/Eggsplode with Power Pad (To keep in shape on the island. Again, my time would be better spent gathering food and building shelter, but who wants to do WORK?) Plus it is two games in one, the Burger-building "Short Order" and the Egg-stomping "Eggsplode". I have fond memories of playing Short Order, chanting "burger, cheese, burger, lettuce, lettuce" with my brother standing by to help me remember what comes next.

Chestnuts roasted by LuLu @ 07/17/2006 11:44 AM EST

Hmmmm, this is tough.
(1) TETRIS- The obvious choice- after awhile, I would forget I was on an island, I get SO into that game. We used to play at college (2 player SNES version) and the loser would always have to terrible things. I only lost ONCE, but it meant I had to drink tabasco sauce. Ouch.

(2) Zelda- I love the SNES version, but sadly never ever played the NES version. I have always wanted to, so here's a perfect opportunity.

(3) EXCITEBIKE- Man, I loved this game. Especially the fact that you can build your own tracks. That doesn't get old.

Chestnuts roasted by Muppet Baby @ 07/17/2006 12:04 PM EST

Ignoring the poster-only rule...

1) Tengen Tetris. Best Version of Tetris, EVER.

2) Super Mario Bros. 3. I will never tire of this game. I remember I got it for Christmas, and we were at my grandmother's house, which was a few hours away from my NES. I must have read the manual cover to cover about 10 times in anticipation.

3) Rather than mention Zelda or Metroid or CastleVania or something like that, I'm going to have to go with "Ducktales" from Capcom. Still one of my favorite games. I might get tired of it faster that Tetris or SMB3, but I'd still like to have it with me.

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Charlie: My TRU is still set up the "Old" way (They still have a few "World of Nintendo" banners, too), where you have to get the ticket and take it to the counter. Anybody else's TRU still not remodeled to the "new" format?

Chestnuts roasted by Cameron T. @ 07/17/2006 12:07 PM EST

Wow, I just read the Kool-Aid article... looks like the paint from your counter seeped up into the bottom of the pitcher. :o It's so pretty!

I don't think I ever had any blue Kool-Aid, but maybe once... I just can't seem to eat or drink blue stuff. Makes me sick.

Chestnuts roasted by Ryane @ 07/17/2006 12:08 PM EST

Cameron T.: Wow, you mean you still have the long ailses that shoot straight back through the store?

There are rumours of it actually going back to that, or something similar. I'm thinking they will just keep the sections, but instead of the "X" sections, they will put straight ailses in. People steal too much stuff in the "back of the X's" as we call it.

(Damn you, Greymatter!!)

Chestnuts roasted by Ryane @ 07/17/2006 12:14 PM EST

Yeah, the TRU where I live has only done a "half" remodel...There are still straight aisles for about 3/4 of the store, with a big open section in the middle with pre-school and kids toys. But even these are still the straight Aisles, just with shelves that are only 3 feet tall.

The TRU in my hometown, on the other hand, remodeled years ago. I hate the "Xs" as you call them..it just isn't as fun to browse the aisles, and it seems like there's always crap lying all about in disarry (although maybe that's just due to incompetent workers).

Hopefully the TRU where I am now will not change...I would doubt it, since TRU was having financial troubles, anyway...

Chestnuts roasted by Cameron T. @ 07/17/2006 12:44 PM EST

That sounds like a strange store. I've never seen one set up like that.

Alot of people complain about the X's - they say it's too much of a maze. And, yeah, some stores do just have a bunch of incompetent workers, but honestly, at our store (I work at one, ya know. :p) we really don't even bother to straighten throughout the day (unless it's really horrible or we're just that bored) because once you do, it only takes one family to come right along behind you and F up everything you just did. You know how annoying that is? Our motto is "I hate people."

Chestnuts roasted by Ryane @ 07/17/2006 01:11 PM EST

Your review of Ice Blue really really makes me want some Kool-Aid right now. I think I am going to go out and get some of that and make it.

Chestnuts roasted by Joker @ 07/17/2006 01:21 PM EST

Tetris, SMB, Donkey Kong Classics. I guess I'm just traditional that way.

Chestnuts roasted by ROBRAM89 @ 07/17/2006 01:35 PM EST

Tetris- I could play it practally forever. I have it for GB, a couple of NES on a Chip TV games, and a dance pad game with the Tengen version on it. Playing Tetris with your feet is a very unique experience.

Zelda- All the years I've had it, I have never completed the Second Quest.

Punch-Out- Never had the game, getting Gilligan'd would be a good opportunity to play it.

I wonder if that TRU that was supposed to be haunted is still operational?

Chestnuts roasted by kingklash @ 07/17/2006 01:44 PM EST

Ah yes, Ryane, I believe that would be the motto of all customer service workers. I've said those very words many times this month, after being hung up on by self-important phone receptionists (I've been a receptionist myself, so I think I'm allowed to say that).
My picks would be SMB 2, Dr. Mario and Tetris (I can't make out the poster so I'm pretending those are all on there). My latest obsession is Bejeweled 2, which is puzzling and difficult without rising to Tetris levels of frustration.
Anybody remember a Gameboy game where you played a kid being carried around the world by balloons? As you got hit, they would pop until you fell to your death. Can anyone name it?

Chestnuts roasted by squee4242 @ 07/17/2006 02:35 PM EST

I'd have to agree with you Matt on bringing Mike Tyson's Punch Out with me. I've played that game about 50,000 times, and it doesn't get old.

The 2nd game I'd bring would be Maniac Mansion, because there's about 3 different ways to beat the game with different endings.

The 3rd game would have to be Castlevania. I love that game, and could never beat Dracula when I was younger. I've since then beaten Drac on an emulator version.

Chestnuts roasted by Greg @ 07/17/2006 03:10 PM EST

...currantly enjoying a refreshing glass of Ice Blue Raspberry Lemonade.

Chestnuts roasted by Joker @ 07/17/2006 03:28 PM EST

Legend of Zelda, Super Mario 2, Excitebike.

Let me just say that hang-over plus only blue Kool-Aid the next morning equals "What the fuck am I dying of?!" when you finally throw up. That right there is worth the agony of the hangover and the purchase price of 30 cents for the Kool-Aid.

Chestnuts roasted by Sabi @ 07/17/2006 03:31 PM EST

Blades of Steel

T&C Surf Design

Super Mario 3

The 3 best games ever. Blades of Steel you lose the fight you go to the penalty box.

Chestnuts roasted by Tom_Slick @ 07/17/2006 03:41 PM EST

Metriod
Zelda II
Dragon Warrior.

Damn now I want to play them!

Chestnuts roasted by Tara @ 07/17/2006 03:50 PM EST

1. Pinball Quest
2. Marble Madness
3. Zelda

I'd also bring some alcohol and a cleaning brush.

Chestnuts roasted by Travis @ 07/17/2006 04:03 PM EST

Squee wrote - Anybody remember a Gameboy game where you played a kid being carried around the world by balloons? As you got hit, they would pop until you fell to your death. Can anyone name it?

It's called (and I'm not lying or bullshitting you here) "Balloon Kid". I still have it. I bought it in the sixth grade and still play it on my GameBoy Color, along with Dr. Mario (and that killer music that accompanies it), the original Tetris that came with my black-and-white Gameboy and the green Final Fantasy.

Chestnuts roasted by LemurCat @ 07/17/2006 04:08 PM EST

Mike Tyson's Punch-Out, SMB 2, Tetris. Short Order/Eggsplode is tempting, but I don't feel like it's stranded-on-an-island fare. I've spent ridiculous amounts of time trying to get people I know to remember how cool that game was. Unfortunately most of the time they don't remember it at all.
Matt- the article talks about the package art featuring blueberries, but aren't they blue raspberries? I feel pretty stupid for saying that, I obsess over dumb shit.
squee - Balloon Kid

Chestnuts roasted by dylan @ 07/17/2006 04:09 PM EST

Well, I was negative three years old when the NES was released, but I bought a Chinese hardware clone last October and I'm still in the process of researching, playing, and discovering all these games for the first time, so bear this in mind as you read my answers.

Super Mario Bros. for a first pick. That was one of the first two games that I bought, the other being Double Dragon. (I actually got the idea of buying an NES in the first place after watching my cousin's VHS copy of "The Wizard". Next, Dragon Warrior. Never played it before, but I've heard good things for the initial installment, and it seems like a good long game; you've gotta have one of those. Finally, Mike Tyson's Punch-Out. Haven't played this one either, but that's only because I haven't just yet found a cartridge for sale. And I leave you with this hint of bonus trivia: In the Japanese iteration of the Street Fighter franchise, Balrog is named M. Bison. They didn't want to import a game that had a black boxer named "Mike Bison."

Chestnuts roasted by Der Super @ 07/17/2006 04:41 PM EST

I guess I live in the only place in the US that puts flourine in the water.

Chestnuts roasted by JLAJRC @ 07/17/2006 04:42 PM EST

Man, none of the store around here carry any good Kool-Aid flavors. I stopped at Buy Rite Liquidators (where food goes to die) in 97° fucking degree weather and had to dig through bins of old packets just to get some fucking Berry Blue and Ice Blue Raspberry Lemonade Twists. Thankfully someone put a pizza cutter in the bin so I nearly cut myself grabbing some Magic Twists.

X-E is a terrible influence on me.

Chestnuts roasted by Mystie @ 07/17/2006 04:53 PM EST

Hogan's Alley

I have a deep passion for light guns and shooting 8 bit gangstas.

Super Mario Bros 2

Ive played the first and number 3, but I have to play this one.

Legend of Zelda

Never played it.

Chestnuts roasted by Renaldo @ 07/17/2006 05:25 PM EST

Mystie, (or anyone else for that matter) you ca, order them from Amazon. That link is for SharkleBerry fin. 15$ for 72 packs.

Chestnuts roasted by SuperRecoome @ 07/17/2006 05:41 PM EST

Yes! Now I just need to get a Kool-Aid Freeze Factory and I'll be all set!

Chestnuts roasted by Mystie @ 07/17/2006 05:59 PM EST

1.) GI Joe 1-Mainly because you have to beat it 3 times to get to Commander, and I can hardly beat it once. I would probably spend all my time on this. Its so fikkin addicitve, you don't want to give up. I still can't get past Metal Head, so trying to beat the game three times to beat Commander, seems like an afternoon off from work.

2.)Time Lord-My favorite as a kid.

3.) Double Dribble-Just because I need a sports game. Bulls stil rule.

Chestnuts roasted by Rixliss @ 07/17/2006 06:28 PM EST

SMB2, Punch Out and Rad Racer (because I HATE R.C. Pro Am with a passion.)

Chestnuts roasted by DrMondo @ 07/17/2006 06:37 PM EST

SMB2, Dragon (Quest) Warrior, and Metroid. All games that, at least for me personally, still stand the test of time.

While I very much enjoy Super Mario 3, I sort of wonder what the world would be like if Nintendo had decided to go with the Doki Doki Panic style gameplay for the rest of the series. In some weird way, SMB2 is my favorite Mario game of all.

Chestnuts roasted by Wukong @ 07/17/2006 07:35 PM EST

Thanks guys! And here I thought I didn't have enough details to Google. What an uncreative name.
What's the difference between flourine and flouride? I'd play it safe and just use bottled.

Chestnuts roasted by squee4242 @ 07/17/2006 07:36 PM EST

1. Eggsplode
2. Dance Aerobics
3. Hogan's Alley

Nobody else seems to be liking those...

Chestnuts roasted by Warx @ 07/17/2006 07:48 PM EST

1) Punch Out - Zero Circuit Rocks
2) Maniac Mansion - more than 3 ways to win and that teenage slime blob rocker thing is the greatest!
3) Double Dragon - Kicking Bobo's ass is rewarding EVERY time.

Chestnuts roasted by Old E @ 07/17/2006 07:50 PM EST

zelda, donkey kong, dragon warrior

Chestnuts roasted by DayTripperID @ 07/17/2006 08:11 PM EST

I'd go for Mario 2 and Metroid for good games, and since I find it necessary to own at least one shitty game, I'd go try out that Barker Bill's Trick Shooting. That looks kind of shitty.

Also, I've never played Dragon Warrior, but that screencap on the poster looks very much like The Adventure of Link.

Also, I've been drinking the new version of the Ice Blue for the past few days.
That stuff is G-E-W-D gewd.

Chestnuts roasted by Somethin' Funny @ 07/17/2006 08:30 PM EST

JLAJRC: Before you get too freaked out, two-thirds of Americans have flouride added to their water supplies, and it's naturally occurring in most water sources. In fact, all the rural kids where I grew up took flouride supplements because a combination of clay-based sand and a calcium carbonite caprock in our area meant we were drawing well water from a flouride-free source. Interestingly enough, studies by the ADA have linked increased levels of tooth decay in the current generation of children to protective parents giving them bottled water instead of filtered tapwater.

Oh, and the government uses it to control your mind.

So instead of participating in an 8-bit NES conversation, I'm discussing the chemical makeup of our water supply. Does that make me more or less of a nerd?

Chestnuts roasted by Jedoc @ 07/17/2006 08:40 PM EST

I gotta go with Zelda II, Tetris, and Punch-Out......

Chestnuts roasted by Loneman1 @ 07/17/2006 08:43 PM EST

Oooh, this is a toughie - some of those games are old favorites - but I'm going to run with:

Excitebike (my sisters and I got endless hours of fun out of the customizeable tracks)
The Legend of Zelda (And while we're on the subject of "endless hours of fun," I still haven't beaten this in real life)
Anticipation (We used to rent this one every other day. Great team game, too.)

Honorable Mention goes to the two Mario games and Tetris.

I've actually seen Ice Blue Raspberry Kool Aid before. Don't know if it's at the Audobon Acme (grocery store) - will have to check.

Chestnuts roasted by starwenn @ 07/17/2006 09:18 PM EST

Ok, I ended up putting more thought into this than I thought I would:

1) Final Fantasy. I have always been a huge RPG fan. There are many RPGs I've played, finished, and never looked back. To this day, in a world of Xboxes, playstations, and ridiculously addictive online PC RPGs, I still bust out the original FF now and then. This game has tons of replayability. Bored? Try a party of white mages (one of the original Nintendo Power challenges!)

2)Techmo Super Bowl. Now, I'm not usually a huge sports game fan. This game is one of the few sports games that rules for both the stats and the actual gameplay. Its a ton of fun to see how many passing yards or sacks you can rack up in a season. Plus, Bo Jackson is in this game and Bo knows NES!

3) River City Ransom. This one is simple. This is the only game that I've ever played that you can pick up the people you beat up and beat up other people WITH them!!! Say that out loud, it makes it sound even cooler! I mean, its one thing if Mario kicks a turtle shell around, but imagine if the flower let him chuck goombas at other goombas!

Chestnuts roasted by Ryle @ 07/17/2006 10:49 PM EST

It would be hard to pick three from there, but Id go with:
1)Zelda 2. Blasphemy, I know, but Ive beaten part 1 six ways from (to?) sunday, but I have yet to beat part 2.
2)Metroid. If it came down to it, it would be a close race between this and Mario 1, but Metroid squeaks by, for me at least.
3) Tetris. There are other games I would enjoy more in the short run (excitebike, punch out), but this Tetris will, never, ever ever ever get old. If solitaire or taipei were out for Nintendo, it would be a much tougher choice for third.

btw, Cobra Triangle is an AWESOME game. I dont think Ive thought about, let along played, the game for 10+ years, but goddamn I loved it. Ebay, here I come!

Chestnuts roasted by jesse @ 07/17/2006 11:23 PM EST

Hmm, Amazon has some interresting flavors...Jamaica, Mango, and Mandarina-Tangerine.

Chestnuts roasted by Ragnarok @ 07/17/2006 11:27 PM EST

Jedoc: I'm not freaked out, Iowa has done it for years. The reason I mentioned it because I was surprised by that warning on the Kool-Aid packages. It probably does nothing more than make it less tasty (which may be why I can't stomach the stuff anymore.)

Chestnuts roasted by JLAJRC @ 07/17/2006 11:35 PM EST

Umm...maybe we could start getting ready for Halloween soon? I saw fall stuff at Wal-Mart yesterday.

Chestnuts roasted by Another Matt @ 07/17/2006 11:46 PM EST

Oh God I can't wait for another Halloween countdown! Or to see Ghost with the Most again.

Chestnuts roasted by Ryane @ 07/17/2006 11:55 PM EST

Mmmmkay, that was weird, it acted like it was posting what I said, but it never came up. Hmm.

Anyhow, I said I couldn't wait for another Halloween Countdown, or to see Ghost With The Most again.

Also, I wanna add that TRU is starting a "Toy Blowout". What this means is, the stuff that's been around forever, or is just on clearance, will keep getting marked down, pretty much each week, until it goes, because we're all sick of looking at it, and have no room for the ton of new stuff that we are getting in stock now if we keep this crap.

Chestnuts roasted by Ryane @ 07/18/2006 12:12 AM EST

This is way harder than it should be.

1. Super Mario Brothers 2- Replay value is in beating every world with every character. I never did do that.

2. Zelda 2- I never beat it, and even though I have it for my DS, I never seem to get around to playing it.

3. Dragon Warrior- I had a friend who had it and would never let me borrow it or even play it at his house. It looked really fun.

This is totally off-topic, but for you shark lovers out there (and I know there's several on X-E), here's an awesome video on collegehumor:
http://www.collegehumor.com/movies/1699804/

Chestnuts roasted by spaz307 @ 07/18/2006 02:29 AM EST

It's too hot in Iowa to think about this stuff but my three would be Legend of Zelda number 1, Punch out, and for sure pro wrestling, I could play that game for days.

Chestnuts roasted by The Viking @ 07/18/2006 02:36 AM EST

Easy:

First and Foremost Tetris, as oft repeated; the most time wastingest game out ther.

Secondus: Dr. Mario. Frankly for the music. Sure it might drive you insane after a while, but the first couple of days sure would be sweet.

And Thirdly, I'm afraid I have to cheat as well and claim the Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt cartridge. I sure hope I'm stranded with a light gun too.

Chestnuts roasted by Big Wang GLick @ 07/18/2006 04:16 AM EST

Squee-you should also check out the original game,Balloon Fight for NES. Balloon Kid is the sequel. Also,Balloon Kid later got ported to NES,with the graphics changed to Hello Kitty characters.

Chestnuts roasted by Kid Nicky @ 07/18/2006 07:57 AM EST

Whoa- River City Ransom was on that poster?? (I couldn't make it enlarge) Now THAT was a cool game- I actually liked it better than Double Dragon- in many ways it was a rip-off (2 brothers beating people up all over town) but in other ways it had more depth to the game- you could collect money and then decided which food items to buy at restaurants- which gives you more energy- fries or vegetables?? Great game. Man, I totally forgot about that one.

Chestnuts roasted by Muppet Baby @ 07/18/2006 09:05 AM EST

For those of you who picked Excitebike...

Do you pronounce it "Excite bike" or "Excite-a-bike"?

I almost picked that game, because of the "make your own track" feature. I used to make tracks with nothing but those awesome ramps.

Chestnuts roasted by LuLu @ 07/18/2006 09:24 AM EST

From the poster I'd take Zelda, Dragon Warrior, and Metroid. I used to be able to beat Zelda (1st quest) in an hour. Dragon Warrior took forever. Metroid was always a blast, I really liked the music for some reason.

Chestnuts roasted by Homeboy @ 07/18/2006 10:25 AM EST

Tetris, any Zelda, and any Mario. Fo' shizzle. Ooh, new Kool-Aid article...I haven't had Kool-Aid in so long. It makes me very sad. This one has a cool color. -goes out and buys some Ice Blue-

I think someone up there asked what your favorite article was...mine are definitely the Spiderman Reviews Crayons ones. That's the first article I read here (a friend showed it to me), and how I started to read X-E regularly. Of course, all of the articles are awesome.

Chestnuts roasted by razzkat @ 07/18/2006 11:11 AM EST

Excitebike Baby! I still play that with an emulator.
Donkey Kong for nostalgia's sake - I spent at least $10,000 on that game when I was a kid. Well, maybe not that much.
Football - not quite at Tecmo level but the NES Play Action is still good football.

I'm buying my son a Nintendo DS today since he's been a really good kid this summer. Plus, I don't want to hear him whine about the long drive we're taking tomorrow for our vacation. I'll probably end up playing it more than he does, though. Any suggestions for a kid's first DS game?

Chestnuts roasted by freudguy @ 07/18/2006 11:39 AM EST

I'd have to go with mike tysons punch out excite bike and its a toss up on number 3 with river city ransom and pro wrestling (if they actually are on the poster, I can't really tell lol)

Chestnuts roasted by PRSense @ 07/18/2006 11:46 AM EST

freudguy: Definately "New Super Mario Bros." The game is awesome...

Muppet Baby: If River City Ransom seems like a rip-off of Double Dragon to you, it's because both games were developed by the same company, Technos. They're both awesome games...

Chestnuts roasted by Cameron T. @ 07/18/2006 12:18 PM EST

Oooh now this is a good thread...

I would have to go with:

Zelda II: This was a great game that I clocked many hours on and can totally see myself playing it again. It took up a huge portion of one summer home from school. Such fond memories.

Metroid: Ahh another classic. Samus Aran and enough exploring to keep anyone busy for awhile. Who can forget the code Justin Bailey too?

Tetris: Was tempted to pick Faxanadu due to a Faxanadu fixation when I was younger but with two actiony oriented questing games already on my list, I would probably want a nice Tetris break. You can never go wrong with TETRIS!

Chestnuts roasted by Kittycatgirl @ 07/18/2006 12:35 PM EST

Does the DS play the old cartidges? Because I don't wanna give up my Ducktales and Balloon Kid and Dr. Mario games.

Chestnuts roasted by LemurCat @ 07/18/2006 12:49 PM EST

As for DS games:

I would go with Mario 64. It can be picked up fairly cheaply, has ALOT of mini games to unlock and is a fun platformer that has really held up over the years...
New Super Mario Bros is good but can be VERY frustrating at times.

Chestnuts roasted by Kittycatgirl @ 07/18/2006 12:52 PM EST

LemurCat

Sadly, the DS only plays GBA games (the smaller black carts). It doesn't have the z80 processor necessary to play orginal game boy (DMG) and Game Boy Color (GBC) games. So you'll have to keep your older system (whatever it is) to play those games. Or just pick up a GBA SP...they're pretty cheap now...

Chestnuts roasted by Cameron T. @ 07/18/2006 02:13 PM EST

1. Mike Tyson's Punchout
2. Tetris
3. R.C. Pro-Am

Chestnuts roasted by J-Dog @ 07/18/2006 02:54 PM EST

Yeah, just hold onto the GBA/GBASP. If you have the SP, it uses the same charger as the DS, so that helps keep wires down and simplify things. As for a game, I suggest Meteos if you like puzzle games.

Chestnuts roasted by Ragnarok @ 07/18/2006 03:41 PM EST

If you're going to get a DS, get a DS Lite. No reason to get the old DS now. The advantages of the Lite make it the clear choice.

However, the Lite does NOT use the same charger of the GBA SP..

Chestnuts roasted by Cameron T. @ 07/18/2006 03:49 PM EST

Kung Fu, because beat-em-ups are always good stress releivers. Mike Tyson's Punch Out because like Matt said, that game magically never gets old. And R.C. Pro Am.... because I just recall that game being lots of fun when I would play against my brother for hours on end.

Chestnuts roasted by Double G @ 07/18/2006 04:59 PM EST

er... relievers.

Chestnuts roasted by Double G @ 07/18/2006 05:01 PM EST

The ghosts in the cemetery are easy when you remember the one you can hit is the only one that doesn't go diagonally. That's the one you smack around to turn all the others into Rupees, hearts, and magic clocks.

Chestnuts roasted by kingklash and his magic roomerbang @ 07/18/2006 06:17 PM EST

just wondering if you've ever tried Kool-Aid Jamaica flavor...interestingly enough, its part of their Agua Fresca line of spanish products and is made of ground hibiscus flower.

Chestnuts roasted by hope @ 07/18/2006 06:32 PM EST

On the subject of Ice Blue Raspberry Lemonade, I love this stuff. I mean seriously, I get upset when I buy Koolaid and they don't have this flavor. Pink Lemonade just doesn't cut it. Forget about those stupid flavors that make your mouth all minty when you finish drinking. I am a fan of Grape, Ice Blue, Orange, and not much else. Oh, and the whole Kool Aid hair dying thing still goes on in my neighborhood. I saw two teenagers using it on their porch the other day. Has no-one heard of MANIC PANIC?!?!?

Chestnuts roasted by Old E @ 07/18/2006 07:27 PM EST

1. Super Mario Brothers 3. Automatic win there, and a personal childhood fave.
2. Dr. Mario. Prefer it over Tetris (sacrilege, I know). Get the music stuck in yer head.
3. Mega Man 6. 2nd best of the classics to #7, in my opinion.

Chestnuts roasted by Suigi @ 07/18/2006 07:46 PM EST

Man, spend a day hunting Sigil's in Final Fantasy X and I miss this. Such is life. I got the Sun sigil, you chocobo ridden SOB, I am a gaming god.

oh, yeah survey:

1. Legend of Zelda
2. Dragon Warrior--I love almost any RPG and while I didn't finish this one, that's the perfect reason to bring it
3. Metroid

If you want alltime favs for NES, like some have done despite the instructions of this thread:

1. Final Fantasy--DUH! Still have my complete edition, box, maps, strategy guide and all. Been playing since the beginning, yo
2. Simon's Quest--you can keep the OG Castlevania, SQ does it for me everytime.
3. Legend of Zelda--I've almost bought it for my GBA Sp. But not quite.

Chestnuts roasted by Knegative @ 07/18/2006 09:25 PM EST

I have this very poster in my den. (Just need to find a decent frame for it so my wife will allow me to put it up) I scored it when I recently aquired a practically brand-spanking new NES system from my grandma-in-law's attic. I think it was owned by her late husband who bought it and only played it for like a month before putting it away. Gotta love old people. As for my picks, I'd go with: 1.Tetris, because it's freaking Tetris 2.Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! because it's timeless and just a lot of fun. and 3.Metroid because I never really played that much even though I owned and beat Metroid 2 on gameboy.
My vote for game not on the poster would have to be Bubble Bobble if only for the kick-ass repetitive soundtrack.

Chestnuts roasted by Timbo @ 07/18/2006 10:38 PM EST

How did you get a table with the EXACT same shade of blue as the Ice Blue in your pitcher?

Chestnuts roasted by Michael @ 07/19/2006 01:52 AM EST

Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda and Metroid. Of course.

Chestnuts roasted by Johnny Bluejeans @ 07/19/2006 04:12 AM EST

my girlfriend's favorite flavor is the blue raspberry lemonade. we have some in our fridge right now.
i recently acquired an unopened package of "Blue Moon Berry" for the "Blast-Offs" collection of Kool-aid. I hadn't seen you do any articles on that generation. You should definitely look into it.

I'm visiting NYC this week and i'm going spastic on the comic shops and vintage pokemon toys i've found in the Hello Kitty stores. my new $2 pokemon star shaped clock rules.

glad you're feeling better!

Chestnuts roasted by brianfax @ 07/19/2006 09:29 AM EST

Without a second thought...

1) Tetris
2) SMB
3) Donkey Kong Classics

I would even just be fine with just Tetris, as it is my favorite game in the world.

Chestnuts roasted by Alyssa @ 07/19/2006 03:44 PM EST

You know i still have a working nintendo player from 1985. it was my older brother's. I believe i learned how to play on it when i was only 5.

the games i would bring with me are Metroid, donkey kong, and supermario bros.

Chestnuts roasted by Nikki @ 07/19/2006 04:04 PM EST

Aw damn i can't believe i forgot.
Kid Icarus. for some reason that was my favorite game.
Do any of you remember that?

Chestnuts roasted by Nikki @ 07/19/2006 04:22 PM EST

Just thought I'd say I'm having alot of fun on my vacation this week...

Chestnuts roasted by phunqsauce @ 07/19/2006 04:33 PM EST

holy crap, i had kid icarus. i was never good at it, but i remember loving the holy hell out of it.

i forgot to put my three in on my last post:

1. Super Mario Brothers
2. Zelda
3. Duckhunt (i really need a emulator for this...)

Chestnuts roasted by brianfax @ 07/19/2006 06:31 PM EST

Top of the list would be Mario Bros. for the simple fact that it never gets old to me because I am the only person in the Nintendo generation to have never beaten the game. Though I love video games, I suck at them tremendously. I am better at the more difficult games today than I was at the simpler ones of yesteryear.

Second game would be Cobra Triangle. I loved that game so much, but I never bought it. Much like Deja Vu (anyone remember that one?), I rented it every weekend and played it for 36 hours straight, then returned it to the shelf for five days.

For my third and final game, I would have to say that I would take Metroid along. Though I only remember enough to get me through the first level (thank god for emulators), I remember thinking it was the best fucking thing ever made, next to the first Contra and Maniac Mansion.

Chestnuts roasted by AD_Johnson @ 07/19/2006 06:40 PM EST

Kid Icarus was quite possibly the first game I ever beat. I borrowed from an obsessive middle-aged woman who had made all her own maps for it. Good times.

Hell yeah i remember Deja Vu, I still have it!!! I think the other similar game was Univited. Gotta love old-school click driven adventure games! Once you beat 'em you can do it again in 2 minutes flat. Really good times

Chestnuts roasted by Knegative @ 07/20/2006 02:30 AM EST

I say "excite bike" but I gotta say that "excite-a-bike" is pretty funny and I can see how you'd get that. Also, that is odd the table's the same shade as the pitcher's Kool Aid. I thought that might just be my imagination tho.

Chestnuts roasted by Todd @ 07/20/2006 08:07 AM EST

1. Zelda
2. Zelda II
3. Tetris

Hell ya. keep anyone busy for hours and hours.

Chestnuts roasted by AtomicPup @ 07/20/2006 03:06 PM EST

Tetris
Legend of Zelda
Dance Aerobics (because one has to stay in shape on the island)

Chestnuts roasted by Sylko @ 07/20/2006 03:21 PM EST

zelda
short order cook
mario 3

Chestnuts roasted by mandy_reeves @ 07/20/2006 03:28 PM EST

I'm listing these games without too much thought or analysis, otherwise, I would be deleting and adding for at least a year. Here goes (in no particular order)...

1. Contra
2. Legend of Zelda
3. Tecmo Super Bowl

Honorable mention: Faxanadu

Chestnuts roasted by Bludge @ 07/20/2006 08:36 PM EST

Super Mario 2
Dragon Warrior
Zelda

(Although I really want Metroid too. :-( )

Chestnuts roasted by Frito @ 07/20/2006 09:28 PM EST

AD_Johnson

Don't worry, you're not alone. I haven't beaten the original Super Mario Bros. either. I can get to 8-3, then I die on those STUPID hammer bros. Damn them. DAMN THEM ALL TO HELL!!!

Chestnuts roasted by Cameron T. @ 07/21/2006 12:41 AM EST

It'd be interesting to tally the votes, but with over 100 votes, I think I'll pass.

Chestnuts roasted by Matt @ 07/21/2006 01:17 AM EST

OK, Dragon Warrior IV (only one of the NES games I haven't played), SMB3, and Zelda 2. I even reviewed the GBA version of SMB3 versus the origial and SNES versions on my site. I probably should review Zelda 2 sometime since so many Zelda fans (like me) love it.

Chestnuts roasted by Robert P. @ 07/23/2006 10:07 AM EST

OK, totally didn't read the question right. I would then take DW, SMB, and Zelda II. Sorry for misreading Matt.

Chestnuts roasted by Robert P. @ 07/23/2006 10:11 AM EST

Tetris, Dragon Warrior and Metroid.

Chestnuts roasted by SerialPsychosis @ 07/23/2006 03:01 PM EST

hey matt! it's been forever since i posted here - but since I love Nintendo, I had to chime in - SMB2, for the sheer fact of it's SMB2. Ice Hockey, because I can play any kind of hockey game all day everyday for the rest of my life. And finally, Tetris. Because I love Tetris

Chestnuts roasted by skitzo from stupid5pin.com @ 07/24/2006 02:33 AM EST

I have the poster hanging in my room from a 1985 Nintendo Power

Chestnuts roasted by Cotter @ 07/25/2006 03:22 PM EST

Super Mario Bros 2, Metroid, and The original Zelda...without a doubt!!!

Chestnuts roasted by CockySPlonger @ 07/28/2006 02:23 PM EST

Zelda, Punch-Out and Metroid. Never could finish Punch-Out (always got smoked by Bald Bull), and I've never had the patience to beat Metroid. Being on an island with only these games, I'm sure I'd be able to finish at least one of them. That or I'd just play zelda over and over.

Chestnuts roasted by TE-Ryan @ 07/29/2006 05:26 PM EST

I was wondering if any of youze people remember the mystical Kool-Aid hall of fame flavor called "Pink Flamingo" ? If I recall it is from the early 90s and I loved Pink Flamingo as a kid. I think it would be fantastic if Matt did a review on it. Matt I think you should go on a quest to find out where the wacky warehouse is. Keep up the great work , this site is the best on the net

Chestnuts roasted by Aaron B @ 07/30/2006 04:48 PM EST

It's called Pink Swimmingo, and I will be reviewing it. smile It's a real popular flavor, and I try to spread those out so I don't end up having nothing but 65 variations of Cherry left to review later.

Chestnuts roasted by Matt @ 07/30/2006 10:55 PM EST

Ha! I finally finished reading the archives! Anyway, I would take:

1.Super Mario Brothers, Because how can such a classic ever get old?
2. Tetris, Because I am hopelessly Addicted to it
3.Rad Races. I've never played it, but having nothing better to do than play a racing game for a few months might make my actual driving better.

Chestnuts roasted by Hazzard @ 08/02/2006 03:07 AM EST

here's the thing.

the ICE BLUE raspberry lemonade packaging doesn't have any blueberries on it. I thought I might've just been inadvertantly drunk while reading, but on further inspection I'm right.

This isn't to say the packaging doesn't have BLUE BERRIES. They appear to have drawn a raspberry and colored it blue, but, there aren't any blueberries in the traditional (read actually exist) sense.

So, reading further on about how blueberries and lemons compliment one another, I must ask, where the hell did these blueberries come from and what the jesus happened to the blue colored raspberries? Perhaps a berries' flavour is far more based on it's coloring then I could've ever imagined. Am I just a confused little boy or am I on to something?

Also, seeing as there's a bunch of NES talk going on.. give me River City Ransom and fuck everything else (well, not really, i'll also take metroid and kid icarus off the top of my head.. )

Chestnuts roasted by tyler @ 08/02/2006 02:13 PM EST